Jazz Transformers G1

Jazz is one of the Transformers first generation, G1, autobots released in 1984. In the original Transformers story line he was Optimus Prime’s right hand man. But, there is an even more interesting backdrop to Jazz’s history. In the Marvel comic series, before Optimus Prime became the leader of the Transformers, Jazz was part of a small group called the Magnificent Six. They were sent in to Decepticon territory to …

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Ironhide Transformers G1

Ironhide is one of the G1 autobots from Hasbros 1984 Transformers line. Above is the Hasbro version in the box while below is his original Diaclone version still in the box. As you can see there is not much difference between the two designs other than the box art. In the Transformer story line Ironhide is a somewhat ornery Transformer. He is also one of the oldest Transformers and is …

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Hound Transformers G1

This is the Autobot scout known as Hound. He is part of the Transformers generation one, or G1, series released by Hasbro in 1984. His original auto form is a Mitsubishi J59 military vehicle. In the Transformer’s story line he is a very kind autobot and actually really likes humans and Earth. In fact, at times he wishes he could “feel” just like humans do. He’s also one of the …

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Bluestreak Transformers G1

Bluestreak is one of the larger autobots from the first generation of Transformers figures issued in 1984. As you can see he was boxed rather than carded. While the smaller mini vehicles were around $3 a piece these larger Transformers were priced up to $20.  In the Transformer story line Bluestreak is a skilled sharpshooter. He is not sympathetic to humans and would have rather just left Earth to the …

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Huffer Transformers G1

Released in 1984 by Hasbro and Takara of Japan, Huffer is one of the mini vehicles in that series. There are six mini cars in the series made to represent the smaller Transformers. In the Transformers story line Huffer is a construction engineer that ends to complain a lot. It appears as though in car form Huffer is a semi truck of some sort and was originally deigned as an …

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Windcharger Transformers G1

Windcharger is one of the original generation one, G1, mini vehicle autobots released by Hasbro in 1984. He is one of the smaller Transformers which is why he was made a mini vehicle. In the Transformers story line he is one of the faster Transformers and has the ability to create a magnetic field that can attract or repel metal. In auto form Windcharger is a Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am. Early …

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Gears Transformers G1

This is Gears, another mini vehicle autobot from the first generation, G1, of Transformers. He was released in 1984. In the Transformers story line he utilizes blasts of compressed air from his feet allowing him to soar through the air. He is also known as a complainer and whines incessantly about wanting to leave Earth and go home. Gears car form is actually some sort of pick up truck. In …

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Brawn Transformers G1

Brawn is another of the smaller Transformers released in 1984 and his generation one, or G1, figure is known as a mini vehicle or mini autobot. He was small of stature in the original cartoon series as well. He is the Transformers demolition expert. His car version is a modified Toyota Landcruiser that, for some reason, also has a Jeep Willy front grill. The spare tire on top is not …

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