The aim was really to get all of Japanese numbering "01" to "49", but because Blitzwing (number '43') and Astrotrain (number '48') are within the numbers, I 'had to' also get Octane, the remaining Decepticon triple-changer.
This is a very minty piece. Absolutely 100% complete and unused, with all paperwork and unused sticker sheet. A stunning specimen.
Close up of paperworks.
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Another figure I have never owned! What a lovely specimen you have there. I remember when I was seeing the Takara versions of all these "standard" Transformers G1 figures back in the late 90s and early 00s, every single one was a revelation.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on an excellent pick-up.
All the best
Maz
Thanks man. It's a figure I never owned as a kid as well. To be honest, I think I might have been disappointed in him if I had him as a kid. It's not such a fun toy and the tanker mode and 747 jet mode was probably not very exciting to a little me.
DeleteAgree that it's quite the revelation when I got him and played with him for the first time.
I like octane :) only cause I had him as a kid. Pity he never really was featured much in any medium
ReplyDeleteHe did feature quite prominently in the episode The Ghost of Starscream and a few other episodes around that time, I think.
Deleteits a season 3 episode i guess? don't think i've watched it yet.
Deletei do remember the episode when he had trypticon with him, quite a fun one.
pity he is not featured in IDW's current series, will be interesting to see how they would explain the ability of triple changing. we need more triple changers! :)
I had him as a kid, loved the figure, it might have been all the shiny chrome :) Nice pick up
ReplyDeleteyou're right about the shiny chrome - it's one of the reasons why its so difficult to acquire a minty Octane.
DeleteI need to re-complete mine as I'm missing the tanker cover. I love the way you have his wings in bot mode! I've never thought about doing that before! I've since changed my configuration with him.
ReplyDeleteCool! Do show some pics of your reconfigured Tankor, oops, Octane I mean.
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