Assembling a G1 figure from spare parts?
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:05 pm
Hi all,
I’m not much of a toy collector, but I’ve always wanted to own a G1 Megatron for nostalgia (and the fact that they are unlikely to ever release a version that transforms into a gun again).
I’ve checked eBay and the 200$+ price tag is pretty steep for me. I did notice that several spare parts are available for that toy.
My question is: can you assemble a G1 Transformer (and specifically, Megatron) entirely from spare parts? Is that something that’s done? Do the parts fit together or will they be loose or need some sort of adhesive? Should I expect to end up with a workable, “like-new” toy (depending on the condition of the parts)? From what I can see all parts are marketed “for repairs”, so it seems like this isn’t a standard practice.
I already check flea markets and the like for old CCGs that I collect so I would actually enjoy the hunt for parts, plus this would help me cut down on the cost.
Thanks for your answers!
I’m not much of a toy collector, but I’ve always wanted to own a G1 Megatron for nostalgia (and the fact that they are unlikely to ever release a version that transforms into a gun again).
I’ve checked eBay and the 200$+ price tag is pretty steep for me. I did notice that several spare parts are available for that toy.
My question is: can you assemble a G1 Transformer (and specifically, Megatron) entirely from spare parts? Is that something that’s done? Do the parts fit together or will they be loose or need some sort of adhesive? Should I expect to end up with a workable, “like-new” toy (depending on the condition of the parts)? From what I can see all parts are marketed “for repairs”, so it seems like this isn’t a standard practice.
I already check flea markets and the like for old CCGs that I collect so I would actually enjoy the hunt for parts, plus this would help me cut down on the cost.
Thanks for your answers!