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[[Image:Retoolbumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The original [[Bumblebee (G1) toys|Bumblebee]] toy has been retooled in major ways twice, first to | [[Image:Retoolbumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The original [[Bumblebee (G1) toys|Bumblebee]] toy has been retooled in major ways twice, first to accommodate a keychain (right) and second with a more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] head.]] | ||
A '''retool''' is a newer version of an existing [[toy|''Transformers'' toy]] which has had parts either added, removed, or resculpted. This can be as simple as changing a single part to provide stability or ease of transformation, | A '''retool''' is a newer version of an existing [[toy|''Transformers'' toy]] which has had parts either added, removed, or resculpted. This can be as simple as changing a single part to provide stability or ease of transformation, or as complex as altering a large percentage of the toy's appearance or [[gimmick]]ry.... In [[Pipes|rare]] [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|cases]], extensive remolding even changes some aspects of a toy's transformation. | ||
Some refer to retooling as remolding, though this is not necessarily accurate. This implies an entirely new mold | Some refer to retooling as remolding, though this is not necessarily accurate. This implies an entirely new mold is made for the toy, while sometimes the parts for both figures are produced on the same sprues. In the case of ''[[Universe]]'' [[Rumble (Universe)|Rumble]] and [[Inferno (Vehicon)|Inferno]], the only difference was the head, and both were on the original mold [[sprue]]s for [[Scrapmetal]]. Odds are, the unused [[Cobybot]] heads for the thousands of Scrapmetals released got recycled with all the other plastic that goes unused when parts sprues are cast. | ||
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Revision as of 00:50, 20 February 2008
A retool is a newer version of an existing Transformers toy which has had parts either added, removed, or resculpted. This can be as simple as changing a single part to provide stability or ease of transformation, or as complex as altering a large percentage of the toy's appearance or gimmickry.... In rare cases, extensive remolding even changes some aspects of a toy's transformation.
Some refer to retooling as remolding, though this is not necessarily accurate. This implies an entirely new mold is made for the toy, while sometimes the parts for both figures are produced on the same sprues. In the case of Universe Rumble and Inferno, the only difference was the head, and both were on the original mold sprues for Scrapmetal. Odds are, the unused Cobybot heads for the thousands of Scrapmetals released got recycled with all the other plastic that goes unused when parts sprues are cast.
