Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images
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Japanese Transformers Fan & Blogger アルフェス2010 has posted the toy images of recent release Transformers Encore No. 18 Skids.
This is an reissue of Generation 1 Skids. The author also make comparison with 2003 Transformers Commemorative Series Skids (Note: Encore version of skids is on the left of all images). The main difference include a lighter blue clear windscreen compared to 2003 version.
To check out all images, check out アルフェス2010's blog by clicking here.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest Transformers news.
This is an reissue of Generation 1 Skids. The author also make comparison with 2003 Transformers Commemorative Series Skids (Note: Encore version of skids is on the left of all images). The main difference include a lighter blue clear windscreen compared to 2003 version.
To check out all images, check out アルフェス2010's blog by clicking here.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest Transformers news.
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Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006665)
Posted by Blurrz on October 5th, 2009 @ 2:25am CDT
Posted by Blurrz on October 5th, 2009 @ 2:25am CDT
Looking okay... Hope Encore 19 is something big and crazy.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006676)
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 3:39am CDT
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 3:39am CDT
Excelent, from what I could see from all the photos, both autobot symbols are painted, and also the 2 back lights are painted, and that's great because those 2 factory stickers for the back lights are always unsticking. The lighter blue translucent plastic is also better, so that we can see Spike or Sparkplug inside for those that have the impossible toys ones 
.
Encore 19 is already announced and it's a 3rd cassette pack, which is includes Rumble, Frenzy, Overkill and Laserbeak.
.Blurrz wrote:Looking okay... Hope Encore 19 is something big and crazy.
Encore 19 is already announced and it's a 3rd cassette pack, which is includes Rumble, Frenzy, Overkill and Laserbeak.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006677)
Posted by Torneira on October 5th, 2009 @ 4:23am CDT
Posted by Torneira on October 5th, 2009 @ 4:23am CDT
I have ordered 2 Skids at Robotkingdom. Although I have him as G1 vintage and aswell in the commemorative series line, I like to have the encore line complete. And the second one is to try and sell him in the dutch market.
Too bad they didn't repaint his eyes to blue like some of the passed reissues in the encore series.
Too bad they didn't repaint his eyes to blue like some of the passed reissues in the encore series.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006678)
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 4:33am CDT
You're right, he had blue eyes on the cartoon:
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 4:33am CDT
Torneira wrote:I have ordered 2 Skids at Robotkingdom. Although I have him as G1 vintage and aswell in the commemorative series line, I like to have the encore line complete. And the second one is to try and sell him in the dutch market.
Too bad they didn't repaint his eyes to blue like some of the passed reissues in the encore series.
You're right, he had blue eyes on the cartoon:
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006689)
Posted by chugeta on October 5th, 2009 @ 6:15am CDT
Posted by chugeta on October 5th, 2009 @ 6:15am CDT
All the Autobots had blue eyes, hell even Skyfire had them and he was a Decepticon at first. The only one who didnt have blue eyes was Wreck-Gar they were red.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006700)
Posted by HighPrime on October 5th, 2009 @ 7:52am CDT
Slingshot doesn't have blue eyes, either. Maybe under the orange visor, though.
Posted by HighPrime on October 5th, 2009 @ 7:52am CDT
chugeta wrote:All the Autobots had blue eyes, hell even Skyfire had them and he was a Decepticon at first. The only one who didnt have blue eyes was Wreck-Gar they were red.
Slingshot doesn't have blue eyes, either. Maybe under the orange visor, though.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006702)
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 8:06am CDT
Hot Spot and Sky Lynx also don't have blue eyes (I think Steeljaw, Ramhorn and Metroplex also don't have blue eyes). And I think some more autobots also don't have blue eyes.
There are also decepticons that don't have red eyes, e.g. Thrust, Shockwave.
EDIT: Want more? Pipes also doesn't have blue eyes.
EDIT 2: Superion as well .
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 8:06am CDT
HighPrime wrote:chugeta wrote:All the Autobots had blue eyes, hell even Skyfire had them and he was a Decepticon at first. The only one who didnt have blue eyes was Wreck-Gar they were red.
Slingshot doesn't have blue eyes, either. Maybe under the orange visor, though.
Hot Spot and Sky Lynx also don't have blue eyes (I think Steeljaw, Ramhorn and Metroplex also don't have blue eyes). And I think some more autobots also don't have blue eyes.
There are also decepticons that don't have red eyes, e.g. Thrust, Shockwave.
EDIT: Want more?
Pipes also doesn't have blue eyes.EDIT 2: Superion as well
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Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006708)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 5th, 2009 @ 8:55am CDT
I always hated that assertion.
Skyfire and Starscream were friends before the war. Skyfire woke up and was slapped with a symbol and no understanding of it.
Skyfire was never actually a Decepticon in the show.
Posted by Counterpunch on October 5th, 2009 @ 8:55am CDT
chugeta wrote:All the Autobots had blue eyes, hell even Skyfire had them and he was a Decepticon at first.
I always hated that assertion.
Skyfire and Starscream were friends before the war. Skyfire woke up and was slapped with a symbol and no understanding of it.
Skyfire was never actually a Decepticon in the show.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006734)
Posted by Rated X on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Rated X on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:13am CDT
Hey I forgot all about this guy !!!
Now I see how the got the idea for the twins...well kind of sort of at least.
Now I see how the got the idea for the twins...well kind of sort of at least.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006736)
Posted by Convotron on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Convotron on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:17am CDT
Encore Skids is looking good.
My one nitpick is that the front wheels are positioned quite far out(like the original) and I saw in a video review that it causes the alt mode to veer left or right when you push it. No big deal, though, as I don't plan on having races with Skids or any other of my Transformers.
My one nitpick is that the front wheels are positioned quite far out(like the original) and I saw in a video review that it causes the alt mode to veer left or right when you push it. No big deal, though, as I don't plan on having races with Skids or any other of my Transformers.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006740)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:21am CDT
That's why he's named "Skids"
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:21am CDT
Convotron wrote:Encore Skids is looking good.
My one nitpick is that the front wheels are positioned quite far out(like the original) and I saw in a video review that it causes the alt mode to veer left or right when you push it. No big deal, though, as I don't plan on having races with Skids or any other of my Transformers.
That's why he's named "Skids"
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006741)
Posted by Convotron on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:29am CDT
Hehe, it's a suitable name!
Posted by Convotron on October 5th, 2009 @ 11:29am CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:That's why he's named "Skids"
Hehe, it's a suitable name!
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006760)
Posted by kirbenvost on October 5th, 2009 @ 12:32pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on October 5th, 2009 @ 12:32pm CDT
Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1006765)
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 12:48pm CDT
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Posted by capellamusic on October 5th, 2009 @ 12:48pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007087)
Posted by kirbenvost on October 6th, 2009 @ 12:44pm CDT
Really? Cool, I had no idea! That makes me feel better about the purchase. Weird, I wonder why they decided not to use chrome on some of the reissues, but not others. I guess they were listening to fan opinions at that point.
Posted by kirbenvost on October 6th, 2009 @ 12:44pm CDT
capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Really? Cool, I had no idea! That makes me feel better about the purchase. Weird, I wonder why they decided not to use chrome on some of the reissues, but not others. I guess they were listening to fan opinions at that point.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007130)
Posted by capellamusic on October 6th, 2009 @ 3:44pm CDT
Yes, and I also don't understand it... I've got many TRU reissues and some (e.g. Prowl, Smokescreen) don't have chrome while others have (e.g. Skids, Inferno), and I also don't understand why they removed the springs so that the launchers couldn't launch the missiles, yet they released the seekers spring loaded, although with oversized missiles. Go figure...
Posted by capellamusic on October 6th, 2009 @ 3:44pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Really? Cool, I had no idea! That makes me feel better about the purchase. Weird, I wonder why they decided not to use chrome on some of the reissues, but not others. I guess they were listening to fan opinions at that point.
Yes, and I also don't understand it... I've got many TRU reissues and some (e.g. Prowl, Smokescreen) don't have chrome while others have (e.g. Skids, Inferno), and I also don't understand why they removed the springs so that the launchers couldn't launch the missiles, yet they released the seekers spring loaded, although with oversized missiles. Go figure...
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007145)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 6th, 2009 @ 5:05pm CDT
One factor (toy safety laws) and two solutions. I think it's all aesthetics, really. The Seekers look fine with longer missles, but do the Autobot cars?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 6th, 2009 @ 5:05pm CDT
capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Really? Cool, I had no idea! That makes me feel better about the purchase. Weird, I wonder why they decided not to use chrome on some of the reissues, but not others. I guess they were listening to fan opinions at that point.
Yes, and I also don't understand it... I've got many TRU reissues and some (e.g. Prowl, Smokescreen) don't have chrome while others have (e.g. Skids, Inferno), and I also don't understand why they removed the springs so that the launchers couldn't launch the missiles, yet they released the seekers spring loaded, although with oversized missiles. Go figure...
One factor (toy safety laws) and two solutions. I think it's all aesthetics, really. The Seekers look fine with longer missles, but do the Autobot cars?
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007147)
Posted by capellamusic on October 6th, 2009 @ 5:15pm CDT
But what does the missiles length have to do with being spring loaded or not? I thought that was to avoid them to be swallowed. If that's all due to toy safety laws, then how come the releases contradict one another? The one that bugs the most is the absence of springs on them except on the seekers. If that is a safety measure, then why do the seekers have springs? And why aren't Prowl's missiles chromed if Inferno's missiles are? I see a lot of contradiction in regarding the so called toy safety laws in these releases.
Posted by capellamusic on October 6th, 2009 @ 5:15pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:capellamusic wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Looks good! I had one preordered, but canceled it when I found a TRU Reissue version on BBTS for $5 cheaper. It won't be accurate without the chrome and working launchers, but at least it will go with my other reissues, most of which are from the TRU Commemorative series.
I have the TRU version, and it has all the chrome. The only difference from the vintage is that the launcher doesn't have a spring, so it doesn't actually fire the missiles.
Really? Cool, I had no idea! That makes me feel better about the purchase. Weird, I wonder why they decided not to use chrome on some of the reissues, but not others. I guess they were listening to fan opinions at that point.
Yes, and I also don't understand it... I've got many TRU reissues and some (e.g. Prowl, Smokescreen) don't have chrome while others have (e.g. Skids, Inferno), and I also don't understand why they removed the springs so that the launchers couldn't launch the missiles, yet they released the seekers spring loaded, although with oversized missiles. Go figure...
One factor (toy safety laws) and two solutions. I think it's all aesthetics, really. The Seekers look fine with longer missles, but do the Autobot cars?
But what does the missiles length have to do with being spring loaded or not? I thought that was to avoid them to be swallowed. If that's all due to toy safety laws, then how come the releases contradict one another? The one that bugs the most is the absence of springs on them except on the seekers. If that is a safety measure, then why do the seekers have springs? And why aren't Prowl's missiles chromed if Inferno's missiles are? I see a lot of contradiction in regarding the so called toy safety laws in these releases.
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007569)
Posted by Blurrz on October 7th, 2009 @ 9:54pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on October 7th, 2009 @ 9:54pm CDT
No one can truly explain why there's all these irregularities in these reissues.. but one thing's for sure, the lack of springs/chrome is one reason why the original figures are worth more than the reissues!
Re: Transformers Encore 18 Skids Toy Images (1007588)
Posted by Skyfire77 on October 7th, 2009 @ 11:09pm CDT
I think you're right about that; best I can figure is that molding new missiles for all the toys would be expensive, so Hasbro removed the springs instead. Since the missiles can't be fired (in fact, they're actually kind of a pain to remove), they're not technically "loose" and got the US Gov't stamp of approval.
The chromed/not chromed is probably just Hasbro's random-ass attempt at cost-cutting.
Posted by Skyfire77 on October 7th, 2009 @ 11:09pm CDT
capellamusic wrote:But what does the missiles length have to do with being spring loaded or not? I thought that was to avoid them to be swallowed. If that's all due to toy safety laws, then how come the releases contradict one another? The one that bugs the most is the absence of springs on them except on the seekers. If that is a safety measure, then why do the seekers have springs? And why aren't Prowl's missiles chromed if Inferno's missiles are? I see a lot of contradiction in regarding the so called toy safety laws in these releases.
I think you're right about that; best I can figure is that molding new missiles for all the toys would be expensive, so Hasbro removed the springs instead. Since the missiles can't be fired (in fact, they're actually kind of a pain to remove), they're not technically "loose" and got the US Gov't stamp of approval.
The chromed/not chromed is probably just Hasbro's random-ass attempt at cost-cutting.
