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'''''Vintage G1''''' is a series of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]]s from [[Hasbro]] which began in 2018. | '''''Vintage G1''''' is a series of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]]s from [[Hasbro]] which began in 2018. | ||
Packaged in Generation 1-styled boxes complete with fonts, classic [[package art|box art]] and [[Tech Spec]], all the figures thus far have been exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, but have also been released in Asian markets, and the first wave of the "Legion Class" assortment has even available in Australia (in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]], exclusive to clothing chain CottonOn. The toys themselves hew closely to the original releases, mostly using ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' variants, incorporating subtle differences [[for safety reasons|for safety]] or other reasons. Like their original releases, many include [[sticker|sticker-sheets]] for the customer to apply, enhancing the <strike>[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|maddening, hair-pulling]]</strike> warm nostalgic experience. | Packaged in Generation 1-styled boxes complete with fonts, classic [[package art|box art]] and [[Tech Spec]], all the figures thus far have been exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada, but have also been released in Asian markets, and the first wave of the "Legion Class" assortment has even been available in Australia (in [[multilingual packaging|European market packaging]] for whatever reason), exclusive to clothing chain CottonOn. The toys themselves hew closely to the original releases, mostly using ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' variants, incorporating subtle differences [[for safety reasons|for safety]] or other reasons. Like their original releases, many include [[sticker|sticker-sheets]] for the customer to apply, enhancing the <strike>[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|maddening, hair-pulling]]</strike> warm nostalgic experience. | ||
After the release of Hot Rod and Starscream, Hasbro responded to <strike>wails</strike> feedback from customers, rounding off the boxflap corners on the packaging for the Optimus Prime and Soundwave releases. | After the release of Hot Rod and Starscream, Hasbro responded to <strike>wails</strike> feedback from customers, rounding off the boxflap corners on the packaging for the Optimus Prime and Soundwave releases. | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 7 January 2019
Vintage G1 is a series of Generation 1 reissues from Hasbro which began in 2018.
Packaged in Generation 1-styled boxes complete with fonts, classic box art and Tech Spec, all the figures thus far have been exclusive to Walmart in the United States and Canada, but have also been released in Asian markets, and the first wave of the "Legion Class" assortment has even been available in Australia (in European market packaging for whatever reason), exclusive to clothing chain CottonOn. The toys themselves hew closely to the original releases, mostly using The Transformers Collection variants, incorporating subtle differences for safety or other reasons. Like their original releases, many include sticker-sheets for the customer to apply, enhancing the maddening, hair-pulling warm nostalgic experience.
After the release of Hot Rod and Starscream, Hasbro responded to wails feedback from customers, rounding off the boxflap corners on the packaging for the Optimus Prime and Soundwave releases.
List of Vintage G1 figures
Legion Class
Wave 1
Wave 2
Large figures
- Hot Rod
- Starscream
- Devastator - giftset
- Optimus Prime - without trailer
- Soundwave & Condor Cassette Buzzsaw
