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[[Image:TFU03-toy_Roulette.jpg|thumb|right|250px|From Roulette...]] | [[Image:TFU03-toy_Roulette.jpg|thumb|right|250px|From Roulette...]] | ||
[[Image:TFU03-toy_ShadowStriker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|...to a completely different character | [[Image:TFU03-toy_ShadowStriker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|...to a completely different character!]] | ||
The term '''repaint''' is often used as a synonym for a [[redeco]] by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a [[toy]] where ''only'' the [[paint operation|paint applications]] have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the molding. | The term '''repaint''' is often used as a synonym for a [[redeco]] by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a [[toy]] where ''only'' the [[paint operation|paint applications]] have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the molding. | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 31 August 2010
The term repaint is often used as a synonym for a redeco by fans, but that usage is technically incorrect. A repaint is a toy where only the paint applications have been changed while still using the same base plastic colors from a previous incarnation of the molding.
Repaints are in fact a rarity among Transformers toys since almost all instances of extensive color changes involve a change in the base plastic colors, but they do actually exist. Interestingly enough, the most noteworthy examples of repaints in the Transformers toy line are all store or event exclusives...
- Nightracer the BotCon 1995 exclusive Go-Bot.
- Roulette and Shadow Striker from the OTFCC 2003 set.
