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==SCF== | ==SCF== | ||
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[ | Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on ''[[Armada (franchise)|Micron Legend]]'' characters. | ||
[[Chase figure | [[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s or as [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prizes. | ||
Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish. | Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish. | ||
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*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode) | *[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] w/ brain helmet (alt mode) | ||
*[[Minerva]] | *[[Minerva]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]] | ||
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]] | *[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]] | ||
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*Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color) | *Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color) | ||
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix]] (clear tinted) | *Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] (clear tinted) | ||
'''Exclusive figures''' | '''Exclusive figures''' | ||
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'''Color figures & Clear figures''' (June 2001) | '''Color figures & Clear figures''' (June 2001) | ||
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike]] | *[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] w/ [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] | ||
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] | *[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] | ||
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] | *[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] | ||
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'''Chase figures''' | '''Chase figures''' | ||
*[[Black Zarak]] (color & pewter) | *[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] (color & pewter) | ||
*Ghost Starscream (clear tinted) | *Ghost Starscream (clear tinted) | ||
*[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver) | *[[Impervious Alloy]] Convoy w/ Matrix (silver) | ||
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*Deszaras w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color) | *Deszaras w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color) | ||
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color) | *[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color) | ||
* | *Victory Saber (gold) | ||
===Act 8 (Generation 1)=== | ===Act 8 (Generation 1)=== | ||
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*[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] | *[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] | ||
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] | *[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] | ||
*[[Dai Atlas ( | *[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] | ||
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]] | *[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]] | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]] | ||
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*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character | *Each figure included a collector card depicting the character | ||
*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[ | *Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced | ||
*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF | *Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF | ||
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*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions | *Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions | ||
*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[ | *Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[light-piping]]. | ||
===Wave 1=== | ===Wave 1=== | ||
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*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]] | *[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (Starscream repaint) - [[OTFCC 2003]] | ||
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker|Seekers]]) - OTFCC 2003 | *[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[generic]] [[Seeker (G1)|Seekers]]) - OTFCC 2003 | ||
===Wave 5=== | ===Wave 5=== | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 15 June 2009
Super Collection Figure or 'SCF' is a series of non-transformable PVC figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series. They were later released in the United States as Heroes of Cybertron.
SCF
Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold blind-packed in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or "Acts" released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the Generation 1 continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on Micron Legend characters.
Chase figures were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were repaints of existing figures, but many were new or retooled molds. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-scale characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were exclusive figures available only at conventions or as Lucky Draw prizes.
Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear 'crystal' plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic 'pewter' finish.
Act 1 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Clear figures (December 2000)
Chase figures
- Convoy w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
- Megatron w/ energy weapon (color metallic)
Exclusive figures
- Convoy vs Megatron giftset w/ energy weapons & battle damage (color) - Tokyo Game Show 2002
- Skywarp (color) - TF Generations Lucky Draw 2nd Prize
Act 2 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Clear figures (March 2001)
- Convoy (alt mode)
- Galvatron
- Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode)
- Minerva
- Rodimus Convoy
- Super Ginrai
Chase figures
- Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron & jetpack (color)
- Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix (clear tinted)
Exclusive figures
- Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron (color metallic) & Convoy (alt mode) (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002
Act 3 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Clear figures (June 2001)
Chase figures
- Convoy w/ battle damage (color)
- Fortress Maximus (color & clear)
- Reformat Megatron (clear w/ purple accents)
Act 4 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Pewter figures (August 2001)
- Arcee w/ exo-suit Daniel
- Convoy w/ comlink
- Diaclone Ultra Magnus (Powered Convoy)
- Megatron w/ Laserbeak
- Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
- Thundercracker
Chase figures
- God Ginrai (gold)
- Grimlock w/ brain helmet (alt mode) (color metallic)
- Metroplex (color & pewter)
Act 5 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Pewter figures (November 2001)
- Devastator
- Ginrai
- Metalhawk w/ Minerva (human)
- Omega Supreme
- Overlord
- Go Shooter
Chase figures
- Black Zarak (color & pewter)
- Ghost Starscream (clear tinted)
- Impervious Alloy Convoy w/ Matrix (silver)
Act 6 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Pewter figures (March 2002)
- Convoy w/ alt mode Megatron
- Hot Rodimus
- Ramjet
- Ratchet
- Soundblaster
- Thrust
Chase figures
- Dirge (color)
- Galvatron (metallic)
- Grand Maximus (color & pewter)
Act 7 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Pewter figures (May 2002)
Chase figures
- Deszaras w/ Eaglebreast (color)
- Victory Leo components for Star Saber (color)
- Victory Saber (gold)
Act 8 (Generation 1)
Color figures & Pewter figures (August 2002)
Chase figures
- Coronation Starscream (color)
- Paradron Medic (color)
- Scorponok (color & pewter)
Act 9 (Micron Legend)
Color figures & Pewter figures (December 2002)
Chase figures
- Cybertronian Convoy (color)
- Cybertronian Megatron (color)
Act 10 (Micron Legend)
Color figures & Pewter figures (March 2003)
- Cyclonus
- Perceptor
- Scavenger
- Sideways
- Smokescreen
- Super Mode Convoy
Chase figures
- Cybertronian Red Alert (color)
- Super Mode Convoy w/ Star Saber (color)
Mega SCF
Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters. Each came with an assortment of accessories, alternately posed hands, and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. The first wave was based on characters from the Generation One continuity, the second featured characters from Micron Legend.
Of note is the hilarious engrish version of "More Than Meets the Eye" seen on the packaging of these figures.
Wave 1 (G1)
Regular figures
- Convoy (color)
- Convoy (color metallic)
- Hot Rodimus (color)
- Megatron w/ Laserbeak (color)
- Rodimus Convoy (color)
- Star Saber (color)
- Starscream (color)
- Victory Leo (color)
Exclusive figures
- Convoy w/ battle damage (color) - Robot Station 2002
- Megatron w/ Buzzsaw (color metallic) - Wonder Festival 2002
Wave 2 (Micron Legend)
Regular figures
- Convoy (color)
- Demolishor (color)
- Hot Shot (color)
- Megatron (color)
- Starscream (color)
- Super Mode Convoy (color)
Heroes of Cybertron
The Hasbro counterparts to SCF were the Heroes of Cyberton (or HOC), released in a total of five waves featuring only G1 characters. Some notable differences between the two lines:
- Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes
- Each figure included a collector card depicting the character
- Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter variants were produced
- Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of 'replacing' a figure, as with SCF
- Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions
- Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow light-piping.
Wave 1
- Arcee
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Powermaster Optimus Prime w/ Apex Armor
- Skywarp
- Starscream
Wave 2
- Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
- Megatron w/ energy weapon
- Paradron Medic
- Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
- Thundercracker
- Ultra Magnus
Wave 3
- Cyclonus
- Galvatron
- Grimlock (alt mode)
- Ironhide
- Rodimus Prime
- Soundwave
Wave 4
Bonus figure
- Fortress Maximus
Exclusive figures
- Sunstorm (Starscream repaint) - OTFCC 2003
- Air Warrior 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three generic Seekers) - OTFCC 2003
Wave 5
- Devastator
- Megatron w/ Laserbeak
- Omega Supreme
- Optimus Prime w/ comlink
- Ratchet
- Starscream w/ crown
Bonus figure
- Metroplex
Heroes of Cybertron (2006)
Re-releases of Hasbro's first Heroes of Cybertron line, produced to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original The Transformers: The Movie and the upcoming Transformers (2007) movie.
The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures.
Wave 1
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Rodimus Prime
- Soundwave
- Ultra Magnus
External links
- Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs — Transcriptions by Neale Davidson
