The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk: Difference between revisions
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In late [[2005]] (not too long before it went on "indefinite hiatus"), ''Binaltech'' gained a sub-series, ''Binaltech Asterisk'', using old molds in new decos as previously-unreleased Autobots, but also including small PVC figurines of [[human]] girls, each one inspired by a female human character from a previous ''Transformers'' series. These figurines had alternate arms and lower bodies so they could "drive" the Autobots in car mode. These toys were also packaged in robot mode as opposed to the normal car mode (presumably to encourage transformation to car mode so the girls could drive). Reportedly, the addition of the PVCs was to try and reach a broader market to help the line's flagging sales... though the ''higher price tag'' probably didn't help. | In late [[2005]] (not too long before it went on "indefinite hiatus"), ''Binaltech'' gained a sub-series, ''Binaltech Asterisk'', using old molds in new decos as previously-unreleased Autobots, but also including small PVC figurines of [[human]] girls, each one inspired by a female human character from a previous ''Transformers'' series. These figurines had alternate arms and lower bodies so they could "drive" the Autobots in car mode. These toys were also packaged in robot mode as opposed to the normal car mode (presumably to encourage transformation to car mode so the girls could drive). Reportedly, the addition of the PVCs was to try and reach a broader market to help the line's flagging sales... though the ''higher price tag'' probably didn't help. | ||
This series only had three releases before it was canceled; a "Black Convoy w/ [[Marissa Faireborn|Melissa]]" set was solicited as the fourth set but never released as originally planned. | This series only had three releases before it was canceled; a "Black Convoy w/ [[Marissa Faireborn|Melissa]]" set was solicited as the fourth set but never released as originally planned. Instead, it was changed for the next incarnation of the 1:24 line: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]''. | ||
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'''Wave 2''' ([[November 18]], 2005) | '''Wave 2''' ([[November 18]], 2005) | ||
*BTA03. [[Blaster (G1)|Broadblast]] meets [[Lumina Hoshi | *BTA03. [[Blaster (G1)|Broadblast]] meets [[Lumina Hoshi|Lumina]] (Toyota bB) | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 12 March 2016
The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk (バイナルテックアスタリスク) is a spinoff franchise of Binaltech.
In late 2005 (not too long before it went on "indefinite hiatus"), Binaltech gained a sub-series, Binaltech Asterisk, using old molds in new decos as previously-unreleased Autobots, but also including small PVC figurines of human girls, each one inspired by a female human character from a previous Transformers series. These figurines had alternate arms and lower bodies so they could "drive" the Autobots in car mode. These toys were also packaged in robot mode as opposed to the normal car mode (presumably to encourage transformation to car mode so the girls could drive). Reportedly, the addition of the PVCs was to try and reach a broader market to help the line's flagging sales... though the higher price tag probably didn't help.
This series only had three releases before it was canceled; a "Black Convoy w/ Melissa" set was solicited as the fourth set but never released as originally planned. Instead, it was changed for the next incarnation of the 1:24 line: Kiss Players.
Fiction
Binaltech Asterisk received a series of online comics which, at the time, were largely unconnected to any other Transformers timeline, being mostly short vignettes free of Decepticon troubles. However, the official Japanese Generation 1 timeline placed these comics within the same fiction and period of time as Binaltech.
Toyline
Wave 1 (September 29, 2005)
- BTA01. Alert meets Ai (Subaru Impreza WRX)
- BTA02. Sunstreaker meets Junko (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
Wave 2 (November 18, 2005)
- BTA03. Broadblast meets Lumina (Toyota bB)
