Title:
G1 Blitzwing
Description:
Blitzwing (Triple Changer, 1985/2005)
Japanese ID number: 43, TFC-17
Accessories: ”Gyro-Blaster Rifle”, ”Electron Scimitar”, 3 concussion missiles
Originally a Diaclone toy (the only Transformers Triple Changer who had a previous Diaclone release), Blitzwing can transform from robot mode to two different vehicle modes; a Soviet MiG-25 fighter jet or a Japanese Type-74 assault tank. Like most early G1 toys, he has little or no articulation in robot mode, with only his arms being able to move up and down a little. He does, however, have a swiveling turret and deployable front landing gear in his vehicle modes. Originally released in 1985, he was re-issued two decades later in Takara’s ”bookbox” The Transformers Collection series; despite being included in the instruction manual, the rub face decal was nowhere to be found on this version.
All U.S. versions had the spring-loaded missile launchers severely weakened. The Japanese releases, however, kept the full-strength launching mechanisms. The tank turret on the original Blitzwing toy can be taken off, while later releases feature a turret that cannot be removed.
This mold was returned to its Diaclone coloration and re-released in 2005 as Overcharge, an e-HOBBY exclusive.
Japanese ID number: 43, TFC-17
Accessories: ”Gyro-Blaster Rifle”, ”Electron Scimitar”, 3 concussion missiles
Originally a Diaclone toy (the only Transformers Triple Changer who had a previous Diaclone release), Blitzwing can transform from robot mode to two different vehicle modes; a Soviet MiG-25 fighter jet or a Japanese Type-74 assault tank. Like most early G1 toys, he has little or no articulation in robot mode, with only his arms being able to move up and down a little. He does, however, have a swiveling turret and deployable front landing gear in his vehicle modes. Originally released in 1985, he was re-issued two decades later in Takara’s ”bookbox” The Transformers Collection series; despite being included in the instruction manual, the rub face decal was nowhere to be found on this version.
All U.S. versions had the spring-loaded missile launchers severely weakened. The Japanese releases, however, kept the full-strength launching mechanisms. The tank turret on the original Blitzwing toy can be taken off, while later releases feature a turret that cannot be removed.
This mold was returned to its Diaclone coloration and re-released in 2005 as Overcharge, an e-HOBBY exclusive.
Theme:
G1 Transformers
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
1985
Country:
United States
Release Date:
1985-02-01
Size:
5 in
Series:
Triple Changers
Model Number:
Purple Plane
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:37:48
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$95.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-09-05
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:37:48
