80s GI Joes

[megocrazy]

Left to right

Skullcruncher
Gnaw
Mindwipe
Apeface
Grotusque
Doublecross
First two things are Grotusque's wings

[megoat]

Thanks for the help guys. I just dug out a couple of their weapons since I now know who they are. These guys are mint/unplayed with.

[MegoMark71]

Wow i have never seen a Gamorrean Guard army.

[mazinz]

Can anybody ID these Transformers? These darn things frustrate me! I found these at the bottom of one of the tubs....




And also what those parts are?

Thanks for all the advice everybody!

Those are all G1 Transformers:

First Pic:
1. Skullcruncher (with tail, good. Tail easily sells for $25)
2. Gnaw
3. Mindwipe
4. Apeface

Second Pic.
Grotusque (gray wings are his)
Doublecross

Not sure about the other 2 things though. I THINK the green gun might be Mattel's Wheeled Warriors.

Left to right

Skullcruncher
Gnaw
Mindwipe
Apeface
Grotusque
Doublecross
First two things are Grotusque's wings

Hey guys also do not forget that Gnaw also (sometimes in listings) goes under what he is "sharktacon" (that is what he was called in the transformers movie) instead of his regular name

[Earth 2 Chris]

I was going to say "Sharkticon". I had him as a kid and forgot he had a name!

Chris

[megoat]

Y'know I gotta admit that I'm not up on 80s toys at all BUT I can totally understand why Transformers are so heavily desired and collected--easily the best made toys outta all of these. Nice design, nice heavy weight, just overall fantastic quality for a kid's toy......

[Earth 2 Chris]

Transformers were kind of like the Cadilac of 80s toys. They were a bit expensive (except for the mini-bots) but if you saved up your allowance, you knew you were putting your money into a really sturdy toy with lots of play value.

Chris

[Figuremod73]

Thats for sure. Once I stopped collecting toys around '88 I still didnt want to let the G1's go. Hard to be a original TF's collector now, it takes a good bit of money. They arent made nearly as well as back then.

You made a really good score with all these. Hope to see more.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I still kick myself for selling most of my G1s at a yard sale a year or so after I gave up playing with toys...

Chris

[Figuremod73]

Thought this would be interesting: Take the price of a transformer from here (like page 438 in the 1985 catalog) http://www.wishbookweb.com/1985_SearsWishbook/index.htm and convert its cost from here: http://www.davemanuel.com/inflation-calculator.php

Example: A Grimlock in 1985 was $12.99. If Grimlock was released now it would cost $27.70.

$1 of 1985 dollars would be worth: $2.13 in 2012 (When adding in inflation)

I just found that interesting and wanted to share, lol.

[Den82]

Can't agree. Even though I love Transformers (mostly the first 2-3 years), it's hard finding them in good shape. They got worn out easily and they typically have broken parts, loose joints, decal wear, etc.

I'm lucky to have found some great ones over the years.

[toys2cool]

Most of the vintage transformers you find today are damaged or missing parts , so that's a great find

[mazinz]

I have a bunch of the old transformers but I never really played with them because they were too damn delicate (unlike G.I. Joe figures)

[Figuremod73]

They arent meant to be bashed together

I think some of them may erode in the joints over time.

[megoat]

Bumping this thread because I went back today and bought some more stuff. This fella has an unbelievable amount of stuff in his garage and shed--just a bigtime hoarder. Anyway, was hoping to find the GI Joe figs this time around and he can't find them. I did wind up with a rather large lot of Dino Riders stuff. I mean A BUNCH. All mint/unplayed with. Pretty cool line. Also snagged one Battle Beasts item--he said he's got a bunch of that stuff too! I'll being hitting him up from time to time.....