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Sept 16, 2005 8:52:55 GMT 8
Post by mojacko on Sept 16, 2005 8:52:55 GMT 8
TF fans....just want to know whats the difference between an alternator & s binaltech??? which has more die-cast in it??? difference between G1 commemorative series & G1 book re--issue...  price comparison??? planning to start colllecting but dunno details....ur 2 cents is highly appreciated...cheers |
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Sept 16, 2005 9:10:30 GMT 8
Post by Shin Getter P on Sept 16, 2005 9:10:30 GMT 8
TF fans....just want to know whats the difference between an alternator & s binaltech??? which has more die-cast in it??? difference between G1 commemorative series & G1 book re--issue... price comparison??? planning to start colllecting but dunno details....ur 2 cents is highly appreciated...cheers I can only help you in your first question. Here goes: BinaltechsJapanese Die-cast Has a lot of recolors Made by Takara (not Bandai as previously posted) ;D AlternatorsAmerican Plastic Made by Hasbro Hope this helps. ;D SGP |
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Sept 16, 2005 9:23:17 GMT 8
Post by mojacko on Sept 16, 2005 9:23:17 GMT 8
AHHH....OK....but i thought binaltech are made by Takara??? anyway so madami pla die cast Binaltechs....
i see....thanks SGP....
G1 issues naman.....or additional info.....thanks
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Sept 16, 2005 9:25:53 GMT 8
Post by Rohml on Sept 16, 2005 9:25:53 GMT 8
BinaltechsJapanese Die-cast Has a lot of recolors Made by Bandai No, its not. Its made by Takara. |
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Sept 16, 2005 10:14:28 GMT 8
Post by chet on Sept 16, 2005 10:14:28 GMT 8
Yup. Takara, not Bandai.
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Sept 16, 2005 11:30:06 GMT 8
Post by Shin Getter P on Sept 16, 2005 11:30:06 GMT 8
OOOOOooooopsssss! They are made by Takara, my bad.  For some reason, I thought Bandai made them. SGP |
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Sept 16, 2005 11:58:54 GMT 8
Post by mojacko on Sept 16, 2005 11:58:54 GMT 8
OOOOOooooopsssss! They are made by Takara, my bad. For some reason, I thought Bandai made them. SGP hahaha....dami nag react shin.... |
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Sept 16, 2005 13:08:33 GMT 8
Post by Shin Getter P on Sept 16, 2005 13:08:33 GMT 8
OOOOOooooopsssss! They are made by Takara, my bad. For some reason, I thought Bandai made them. SGP hahaha....dami nag react shin.... Yeah, tell me about it.  Sorry, guys!!! My bad! Where's the trout? I think I need a head bashing! Lolz... SGP |
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Sept 16, 2005 14:03:56 GMT 8
Post by lastmaximal on Sept 16, 2005 14:03:56 GMT 8
Shin has answered the Alt/BT query adequately; I'll just add that BT has as many recolors if not more. ;D They even have BT-only recolors like the red Meister, blue Prowl and others [BT* Broadblast and Alert haven't been announced for a US release].
in other news, there is no more TF Commemmorative series. TRU/Hasbro have discontinued the line indefinitely, for now at least. Aside from that, the first few Commemmorative reissues included safety-modified weaopons [larger/longer launchers/missiles, chromed/unchromed plastic] but later releases changed back to the original material.
The TF Collection/book box reissue has more releases and rarer items in it, since Takara has a different expense model to consider than Hasbro does. One example: they were able to spend to retool the mold to re-release Soundwave [and, consequently, Soundblaster]. [Hasbro's Commemmorative series also reissued Stepper as Richochet though, so I think both are working hard to make the rarer figures available].
Due to their stronger reissue market, Takara has released more varied product as well - the 84-85 minibots, Blitzwing, TM Hot Rodimus, Galvatron, Predaking, and others. Another thing to consider is e-hobby takes their recolor cue from Takara's reissues [the e-hobby reissues are Japanese exclusive products as well] - Detritus, the Insecticon Clones, Magnificus and so on are examples of TF product reissued in Diaclone colors, which you may also consider a plus.
Still, considering Hasbro's done with their reissue line and Takara continued after that [and may yet continue with Tomy], I think Takara has a clear edge here.
You'll pay for that edge, though. Takara's stuff is generally more expensive, but also generally more full of fan-pleasing stuff because that's their target market. Hasbro aims to kids more and adults/collectors peripherally and must thus price things lower and cut down on 'bonus' stuff to maintain that price model.
- last "i loves em both though" maximal
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Sept 16, 2005 14:28:51 GMT 8
Post by mojacko on Sept 16, 2005 14:28:51 GMT 8
well said....maxi!!! thanks for the info bro.....
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Sept 16, 2005 20:42:29 GMT 8
Post by lastmaximal on Sept 16, 2005 20:42:29 GMT 8
anytime! and ah, este, maxiMAL po. ;D don't want the ladies confusing me with their most reliable product.
as for availability nga pala, Malvin has pretty much 80-90% of all the Alternators released so far, Prowl included i think. most of the BT's as well, although i'm not sure. there's a guy on the GT buy/sell/trade forums selling his, though, i believe.
TF Commemmorative's a bit spotty lately... BEST had a couple, Malvin has quite a few of em as well. TF Collection - the more recent ones are more or less readily available. it's the first few pieces you're really going to have trouble with. ;D okay, enough useless info overkill.
- last "i just hope i was of some help" maximal
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Sept 17, 2005 2:42:00 GMT 8
Post by Anakin Skywalker on Sept 17, 2005 2:42:00 GMT 8
Well said maixmal. ^_^ also, unless you beat the horders. haha.. you pretty much will get a bt tf here for cheaper price, but they are mostly loose of course. ^_^
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Sept 17, 2005 17:12:48 GMT 8
Post by mojacko on Sept 17, 2005 17:12:48 GMT 8
so what can u guys recommend??? a binaltech or an alternator???
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Sept 17, 2005 19:01:13 GMT 8
Post by shadowwynd on Sept 17, 2005 19:01:13 GMT 8
binaltech siguro is better since it has more diecast parts .. pero as i know (correct me if i'm wrong) mas mura yung alternator, so if you want a cheaper one get the alternator.
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Sept 17, 2005 22:04:59 GMT 8
Post by Anakin Skywalker on Sept 17, 2005 22:04:59 GMT 8
Well, If you really into style, die-cast, go with the BT TF. But if your on a budget or Want substance over style, go with the alternator.
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price comparison??? planning to start colllecting but dunno details....ur 2 cents is highly appreciated...cheers
For some reason, I thought Bandai made them. 
Sorry, guys!!! My bad! Where's the trout? I think I need a head bashing! Lolz...
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