Action Figures From the 70s Through the 90s
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kenner released three Star Wars “Three Pack” sets in 1978. This is the Villain set which includes a Stormtrooper, Darth Vader and a Death Squad Commander. It has the long play logo and white price sticker area at the top right corner that the original 12-back cards also have. The card back shows all three trio sets from Kenner. They include the Villain set, Hero set, and Android set. These …
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 …
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 …
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 …
