My Optimus Prime Collection

Transformers toys were not really in my collecting radar until the Optimus Prime re-issue in the late 90's. That was when I started to collect mostly Prime and Megatron..until today which I have over 100 Transformers toys..(up till now and still counting...). Here's are the many phases / faces of Optimus Prime - part of my collection

Optimus Prime Book Re-issue - the figure that mark the start of Prime collection
Vintage Optimus Prime Junior - rare from Japan

Vintage Optimus Prime Knock Off (KO) (missing instruction duh! but decals unapplied). The significant difference compared to the re-issue Prime US version are longer smokestack, the red transparent decoder, accessories like tyres, missiles and fist comes attached to tree frame, on the trailer embossed some Japanese words and '1980, 1982 Takara Made in Japan'. I was surprised to see bootleggers going the extend of recreating a high quality almost identical Prime with styrofoam and paperwork etc. I thought this was original until a collector from US alerted me (but was too late as I've already bought.) The tell-tale sign of KO Prime - at the back Ravages pic is chop off!

World Smallest Transformers (WST) Prime and Megatron VSX set. This was a free gift when you buy a Hobby magazine. There were no instructions, the instructions were printed on the magazine it came with. I bought this for RM40, now the price increased to RM100++. THS style Optimus Prime or Convoy as it's known in Japan - small scale Prime with fantastic details,

articulation and loads of accessories!

Star Convoy Re-issue - comes with mini Rodimus and Pepsi Convoy Re-issue.

Masterpiece Optimus Prime (1st issue) - got for quite expensive. Shortly after I got this, then came it's re-issue! Duh! The Takara version is different from the Hasbro version as it has a longer smoke stack! Masterpiece Optimus Prime with trailer - got it as a gift. Yaay!

Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime (fire truck) twin pack. Both can combine. Cool!

Optimus Prime & Megatron twin pack with DVD.

Hasbro Alternators Prime. Takara KISS Convoy which is the same as the alternators Prime except it comes with a girl figure and extra weapon - a transforming surf board.

Optimus Prime Animated & Titanium Optimus Prime - a diecast transformable Prime.

Beast War Optimus Primal (Bat) and Megatron (Croc) set. Comes with mini comic. I got it cheap those days but the bubble had detached due to age. One of my favorites!

Beast War Optimus Primal - got this for only RM15 during warehouse sale back in the late 90s.

There were no ..err not so many scalpels back then.

Air Attack Optimus Primal, the one I have had a crappy box and damaged pvc window. Huge Primal with electronics lights and sounds from Beast Machines. Blast Punch Primal also from Beast Machines series.

Optimus Primal - Transmetal, mine comes with Megatron Transmetal with free video from Japan. 10th Anniversary Optimus Primal, comes with mini ship.

Big Convoy from Transformers Neo, I got this from Hong Kong many years ago. Leo Convoy also from Japanese cartoon Transformers series.

Mickey Optimus with Mickey figure, Mr Potato Optimash Prime comes with mini Prime and Choro-Q Optimus with blaster and pull back action.

G2 Laser Optimus Prime re-issue. Back in the early 90s, I saw this selling for only RM60! Unfortunatley I was still into model kits back then, so I didn't get it. Duh! Gen 2 Hero Optimus Prime which I got from Singapore last year.

God Ginrai Re-issue, there's actually another robot beside Prime in this set. The small figure can transform into an engine and fit to Optimus to activate some cool transformations. Cool features! Encore Optimus Prime is a re-issue of the 1st Prime. It comes with silver Roller.

Galaxy Force Optimus, quite a good CGI Transformers series, can transform into super mode! Energon Optimus - a trailer with 4 vehicles inside. The vehicles combine with the truck to form Megazo-er no..Optimus Prime!Armada Optimus features auto-change gimmick.

Alternity Optimus - smaller, detailed diecast Prime. Just like Alternators, only smaller. But price is higher, not smaller. TFU Optimus Prime, TFU Nemesis Prime (SDCC Exclusive) - this was a peg warmer here, I got this at a 50% discount. Optimus vs Megatron Animated twin pack features a battle damage Prime. Well I have more...Prime from the movies, spychanger, legend class etc..but I am too lazy to get the pics. Thats all for now, maybe next time I'll list the remaining Prime...

ToyBiz Batwing the 3rd!

This is the 3rd time I bought the Toybiz Batman Movie Batwing. I sold off the last two. Some history here...

The first one I bought was from an internet store in the US in the mid 90s, it came but missing the decals. When I conplained, they said they claim the toy to be MIB (mint in box) and not MISB (mint in sealed box). So I was suckered...duh. I am a completist, I don't mind the toy used as long as it's complete. So I sold off the Batwing. Next I bought one in eBay in 2008. They also said is mint in box complete. When it arrived, it's missing one missile! Not again! You can see pics of this Batwing in my earlier blog. I kept this for about over year. Not satisfied, I sold it. Finally..this one arrived yesterday. Yes this is mint in sealed box. Wooohooo! Of course it's not cheap. But satisfied.

And interesting variation - unlike the other two I owned previously, the back of this box is white with the Batwing illustration. Previously, the back is gold colored with a photo of the Batwing toy.

ULTRAMAN FIGHTING COLLECTION BY TSUBURAYA CHAIYO

These Ultramans by Tsuburaya Chaiyo are huge - about 14-15 inch. There are exclusive to Hong Kong market as indicated in the box. Each figure comes with a very thin and flimsy base but overall these figures display well and have decent sculpt and paint job. All the three figures shares the same box. The box art is well...a simple design. If you look at the pictures, you'll notice that the figures scale are different. The one on the right seems to be bigger than the other two. More for display...for the diehard Ultraman fans

McDonalds Transformers Animated Premium

I've just completed my McDonalds Transformers Animated Premiums today. My first fast food premium collection for 2010. This set includes Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet and Megatron. It's missing Starscream and Lugnut which was offered in other countries. Also this set of premiums was available much earlier in other countries because I bought the Optimus Prime from a toy warehouse mid last year! Anyway, the toys play features are ...well transform from robot to vehicle.

I like Prime the most coz its look cool in both modes.Ratchet and Bumblebee have good vehicle mode...and for their robot mode, Bumblebee seem to have a tiny head and Ratchet arms are a bit out of place. Megatron look great in robot mode but the vehicle is a bit lame.

Well, can't expect much coz they are meant for kids. Its a great set to collect for Transformers fan! Check it out before it's sold out!

Buying Nostalgia...My 80s Star Wars Collection

Last year I missed a good chance to buy some vintage Star Wars figures at a good price. I told myself never to hesitate again when I see a good deal. Late last year, I found another set of vintage Star Wars at a reasonable price (not cheap though) and I grabbed it!

These are mint on card ROTJ Gammporean Guard - which once upon a time was a peg warmer, mint on card ROTJ Leia Boussh Disguise, a figure I wanted when I was young and mint on card ROTJ Lando Skiff Guard, also a figure I wanted because of the removable helmet. They arrived yesterday. Holding these vintage figures in my hand really bring back good ol memories when I was a child. I remember seeing lots of them in Klasse Sungei Wang (now Parkson) and my mom's reluctance to buy for me. In fact I only had 2 Star Wars figures when I was young, Threepio and Luke Jedi. Looking at the card backs, reminds me of the time that I spend hours on my bed looking at the colorful figures that I wished I had. Feels good.......