Title:
G1 Wheeljack Ko
Description:
Wheeljack (1984, 1986)
Takara ID number: 03
Accessories: 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings
The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the 1984 series of Autobots, was based on a Diaclone Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the ”Group 5” Stratos,[1] with sponsor decals by Italian airline Alitalia, which were changed to ”Alitalla” for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, it apparently did work like that back in the day). He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3mm bar, making this the earliest example of the 3mm C joint system in Transformers. For some reason, Wheeljack’s lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction fliers packed with most boxed Transformers toys. He cost $8 and two Robot Points.Wheeljack’s back-mounted wings can be left attached in vehicle mode, making them easier to keep track of. They can also be used in conjunction with the fold-down doors to give Wheeljack a flight mode.A retooled and redecoed version of the Diaclone toy was the basis for the Decepticon Exhaust.
Takara ID number: 03
Accessories: 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings
The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the 1984 series of Autobots, was based on a Diaclone Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the ”Group 5” Stratos,[1] with sponsor decals by Italian airline Alitalia, which were changed to ”Alitalla” for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, it apparently did work like that back in the day). He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3mm bar, making this the earliest example of the 3mm C joint system in Transformers. For some reason, Wheeljack’s lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction fliers packed with most boxed Transformers toys. He cost $8 and two Robot Points.Wheeljack’s back-mounted wings can be left attached in vehicle mode, making them easier to keep track of. They can also be used in conjunction with the fold-down doors to give Wheeljack a flight mode.A retooled and redecoed version of the Diaclone toy was the basis for the Decepticon Exhaust.
Theme:
G1 Transformers
Manufacturer:
Chinese Ko
Year:
1984
Country:
United States
Size:
5 in
Series:
Transformers: G1
Model Number:
White Car
Date Added:
2020-12-19 19:45:24
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$54.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-09-05
Date Added:
2020-12-19 19:45:24
