T1 vs. T2 WGSH

[B-Lister]

Okay, so T1 is obviously the earlier body. Metal Rivets, clunkier wrists.....

but when was the transition made from T1 to T2?

are there Transitional figures?, such as partial T1, or maybe T1s with later styled accessories? I'm sure the entire figure wasn't overhauled all at once.

so, anybody able to clue me in on what variations are available?, be as specific as possible. I know one guy has a complete set of variants, loose, so I'd like to know what's what, if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

[PNGwynne]

I think bodies were transitioned separately from costume/accessory variations, & depended on what factories had on hand.

Sewn belts for some figs like Aquaman & Cap, for example, continued after the cica 1975 transition to t2 bodies, but were later replaced with stitched belts.

Benjamin Holcomb's WGSH book gives a detailed account of bodies & costume/accessory variations, as well as a time-line for product & packaging changes.

[B-Lister]

okay, so I guess my question then is: "Is it possible to find a T1 Robin, with a Transluscent Belt?"

from all outward appearances, everything appears genuine, I could find no errant marks, and the shoes match up with 'real vintage mego' in the accessory check.

there is definitely no "DM" on the back of the buckle.

[PNGwynne]

okay, so I guess my question then is: "Is it possible to find a T1 Robin, with a Transluscent Belt?"

Yes, quite possible: the opaque canary yellow accessories for the Batman family figures were a later relase.

[B-Lister]

then I think I got a pretty good deal on my Robin.

still need gloves and an emblem but every thing else is there.