However, back in the 80s this was not a big deal at all. If you look at the chest plate, youll see it has a seat section that was reserved for a driver. Get the best deals on takara ultra magnus action figures. Notice that the styro is also very reminiscent of the japanese diaclone battle convoy, missing just the space for the diaclone drivers above the red cab. Japanese g1 ultra magnus box with window sticker japanese g1 shining yellow magnus with window sticker. Ultra magnus transformers original unopened action figures. Far from a mainstream release, this was only available on the 26th february 2001 at tokyos toy festival and was limited to 1,500 pieces. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. This human driver was omitted in the ultra magnus package but not in the diaclone line see r11 for explanation. Limited to just 1500 pieces, this ultra magnus reflects the initial appearance of ultra magnus in the very earliest footage of the 1986 animated transformers movie. I thought that this would be a great little piece to showcase at this particular moment in time due to the recent release of mp22 ultra magnus. Takara transformer and robot action figures for sale ebay. In the diaclone line, battle convoy was repainted and released with a new trailer in 1984 and was called powered convoy.
Ultra magnus diaclone seat head y2gabt66j by jbrick87. Takara ultra magnus action figures for sale shop with. I also saw a lot of good hard to find g1 toys and exclusive there but i had my eye on this for the longest time. The ultra magnus mold has only ever had the one head. Heero toys maker is a seller on ebay that has gone by a few different names and has been a player in the murkier side of transformer toys. I just love the diaclone colours for magnus so much more than his actual g1 colours. May 10, 2015 a quick look at two sortof rare accessories nowadays since both were removed from later releases and reissues even the c69 powered convoy reissue are without these. Transformers chronicles ch02 g1 megatron reissue and voyager movie megatron. Joustra diaclone truck optimus prime battle convoy. Ultra magnus action figures for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Transformers masterpiece mp31 delta magnus diaclone. Generation 2 ultra magnus 1993 a collectable watch which looked like ultra magnus super robot mode was released in generation 2. Ultra magnus is a redeco of the diaclone powered convoy figure.
If you want to read more about diaclone powered convoy, please see my article. See more ideas about ultra magnus, transformers and transformers art. Hasbro transformers g1 reissue ultra magnus mint in box. Also have a japanese diaclone grimlock box for sale. Wst ehobby shining ultra magnus and diaclone powered. Masterpiece delta magnus is a redeco of masterpiece mp22 ultra magnus in his diaclone precursors colors, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gateramp. Generation 1 reissue ultra magnus 2002 the reissue of ultra magnus in 2002 had elongated missiles and shortened smokestacks to comply with new child safety laws. The reissue appears to have lighter blue trailer parts and obviously does not include the original red powered buggy companion that the diaclone was released with, or the wheels on the chest piece since there was no longer a diaclone driver. A twopiece cast which is then glued together, the head is the most defining part of the character, and without the paint its really hard to even consider the figure ultra magnus. Mold stampings and rubsigns what the heck does this all mean. Stampings are the manufacturers logo and name molded into the plastic of the tf hasbro 198. Sadly, this joustra jeep did not have its stickersheet with it, although the stickersheet should be exactly the same as the above diaclone one hence the astron 2000 j59 stickers, but instead of the japanese logo in the top. He stands approx 10 inches tall and comes with additional faceplates, blaster and human driver accessories. Mp31 diaclone magnus delta magnus page 6 tfw2005 the.
Transformers pilot driver vintage diaclone yellow vzwqbv3976. Note will not work with targetmaster hot rod unless peg extension is. Because you can never have enough seats for your diaclone figs. But when he is forced into those opportunities, he betrays his real talent for the job. Oh yeah and sizes for the pegconnector on the bottom are as follows. Can be used for ultra magnus also and comes in red, black. The diaclone red deco was released as tracks in europe and later as road rage, and it also inspired shattered glass tracks. Make offer transformers takara ehobby c69 diaclone ultra magnus 2000 gig diaclone 10 blue roof wheeljack takara. The joustra features the same accessories as the japanese diaclone with the major exception of the diaclone driver. This is a seat for modern diaclone drivers that has a peg on the bottom.
Ultra magnus can combine with optimus prime or fire convoy in japan into a super robot called omega prime or god fire convoy. Jan 15, 2012 diaclone movie commercial blue ultra magnus reissue toy festival excl. Ultra magnus takara reissue 15th anniversary edition. So it can be attached to transformers toys and other figures and vehicles with 3mm pegs. Transformers masterpiece mp22 ultra magnus reissue kapow toys. Rubsigns are the heatsensitive rubsigns found on g1, beast wars, and reissue tfs. This version of ultra magnus was exclusively available at the japanese toy festival 2001. Mp22 is still my favourite masterpiece and i almost regretted not getting a second mp22 with the recent reissue. Diaclone ultramagnuspowered convoy tfw2005 the 2005. Custom made peg to fit in any regular or reissue hot rod. A finnish exclusive black deco was the inspiration for loudpedal.
Make offer ultra magnus hasbro transformers g1 reissue mint in box christmas gift rare 2001 transformers ultra magnus rid robots in. The chest plate is the actual shuttle while ultra magnus head function like a cannon. The takara 01 convoy does not use jeffrey mangiats us transformers box artwork for optimus prime, the japanese artwork was different and subsequently used for nearly all recent reissues. Series i optimus prime transformers, commemorative series reissue, autobot. Energy shotgun, 2 missiles, marissa figure, 2 neutral faces, 2 yelling faces. Apr 08, 2014 folks have on occasion commented on how ultra magnus s cab and trailer seemed to jar and not be of the same aesthetic, but when you consider that the original diaclone powered convoy was meant to be a piloted mecha that acted as a base, aircraft launcher, repair bay and armoured central robot, it all makes perfect sense.
G2 reissue laser ultra magnus trfs takara transformers. The diaclone version was also available in a chrome deco. Ultra magnus inner white optimus prime redeco was repurposed as optimus prime in the transformers vs. Unfollow ultra magnus to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Item guaranteed original and not a reissue or knockoff unless stated in this description. There were a few different sculpts, came in a multitude of colors, had magnetic feet and fit. For the cab mold itself, though updated, they went back a step in the grid and borrowed from a type 4 rubber wheeled cab, versus taking the lastissue kb plastic version. Jun 11, 2016 ultra magnus vs ultra magnus if we look at the two figures dead on, the only really noticeable difference is in the helmet, and its lack of paint detail. Well, not everyone can tell the difference between their original, g2, and reissue jazz just by. Transformers takara g1 scramble city reissue c69 ultra.
Stacks colours may be based on the reissue exclusive movie trailer ultra magnus from the early 2000s instead of the much darker sparkly blue of the diaclone powered convoy, but theres no doubt from the style of d. Folks have on occasion commented on how ultra magnus s cab and trailer seemed to jar and not be of the same aesthetic, but when you consider that the original diaclone powered convoy was meant to be a piloted mecha that acted as a base, aircraft launcher, repair bay and armoured central robot, it all makes perfect sense. Get the best deal for takara transformer and robot action figures from the largest online selection at. Takara diaclone line that became transformers part 1. The great autobot city commander ultra magnus is getting the diaclone treatment and will be released as mp31 delta magnus. R2 ultra magnus diaclone movie in its original condition. Stacks packaging about what homage they were going for. Car robot powered convoy dx set diaclone, diaclone corps. Also, this should be pretty obvious, but reissue prime is fully compatible with the magnus trailer, and the magnus cab can pull the reissue prime trailer. The principle is nearly the same as with optimus prime suiting up into battle mode. Transformers ultra magnus diaclone box art by zobovor on. Heres my version of the ultra magnus box art in the original diaclone colors.
N theres no sold roddys to compare to, so not sure whats the tag is on these guys. Hasbro transformers g1 reissue ultra magnus mint in box hasbro transformers g1 reissue ultra magnus mint in box. Series i ultra magnus transformers, commemorative series. He very much prefers taking orders to giving them, and even avoids opportunities for higher responsibility. The color scheme is also based on the original diaclone toy, powered convoy. Series i ultra magnus transformers, commemorative series reissue, autobot. Ultra magnus transforms from car transporter to autobot leader and back again. Apart from the trailer and the colour the small cab was identical to optimus prime. Top 5 times g1 transformer toys were better in the diaclone microchange line every two weeks, brings you a top 5 list related to all. This item transformers takara g1 scramble city reissue c69 ultra magnus. Magnus robot mode is based on the toy while the alternated mode is.
A quick look at two sortof rare accessories nowadays since both were removed from later releases and reissues even the c69 powered convoy reissue are without these. Top 5 times g1 transformer toys were better in the. Grey is presumed first release, and the chrome version the second one. Dec, 2011 the reissue appears to have lighter blue trailer parts and obviously does not include the original red powered buggy companion that the diaclone was released with, or the wheels on the chest piece since there was no longer a diaclone driver to provide a smaller vehicle for. Diaclone seat multiple versions 93gbgnqj6 by jbrick87. Diaclone 1980 attacars cheetah incomplete transformers takara. Hes strong, resolute, dependable, selfless, and courageous. Its very hard to believe that this piece is already 6 years old, but that is how long ago this exclusive recolour was made available at the 20th century toy museum event held in the japanese department store. Here we have the late2000 release shining yellow ultra magnus reissue repaint of the takara c69 ultra magnus reissue, also from 2000. I was really happy to find it in one of the stores at akihabara near kotobukiya. He can carry 4 smaller masterpiece autobots in the top and bottom of his. Powered convoy the diaclone deco was more or less reversed for release as ultra magnus. Introduction when were talking diaclone, sooner or later well be talking about the small humanoid figures that accompanied the japanese releases of the diaclone toys, the so called diaclone drivers. Ultra magnus reissue toy gallery transformers series hasbro transformers generation 1 g1 1986.
Jun 14, 2016 ultra magnus vs ultra magnus if we look at the two figures dead on, the only really noticeable difference is in the helmet, and its lack of paint detail. The colours of this masterpiece are based on the reissue g1 movie trailer ultra magnus as opposed to a straight up diaclone colour scheme less navy blue, more bright blue. Ultra magnus is a redeco of the diaclone powered convoy figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of battle convoy, the toy that became the original optimus prime figure, sporting a new trailer. Powered convoy saw release in both japan and italy in the pretf line. Said footage drew upon the diaclone powered convoy toy, ultra magnus pretransformers ancestor, as opposed. This is a full size box that will fit the original foam tray he came in. Unlike later lines like headmasters, these little robot partners only function as drivers to the much bigger figure. Some people think of this unit as the diaclone or movie magnus the recolored reissue certainly lends credence to that. Ultra magnus feels he is a soldier and nothing more. Note that this original, aborted color scheme was finally made official in 2001 when takara included it in the super collection figure line of pvc figures, as well as a reissue of the original ultra magnus in these colors. Diaclone driver identification archive freds workshop.
If we look at the two figures dead on, the only really noticeable difference is in the helmet, and its lack of paint detail. The diaclone toys were, and still are, a big success for takara and the toys paved the way for. The good guys were humans and the bad guys were waruder aliens. Magnus is misb roddys are both opened complete all 3 boxes are in great shape. Transformers masterpiece mp22 ultra magnus getting a reissue. Magnus falls apart into various pieces of armour that optimus can put on. I loved my original ultra magnus figure and i have a special affection for this one. Ultra magnus,transformers,commemorative series reissue,tru reissue,series i,toys.