In 1990, TFs Micromaster line continued w/ several new patrols, bases & combiner
pair teams. As the Micromasters were phased out, the "Action Masters" were
introduced.
At the time, we thought it would mean the end of all Transformers! And it almost was!
Yea, Action Masters lacked the pazaz their name implied. They were
Transformers -that didn't transform! and most fans weren't fond of them.
Yet despite how much they are disliked by original TF collectors, theire
prices remain relatively high. Why? Simple
economics: They sold poorly, so Hasbro didn't make many of them. Low supply
and a growing demand among TF 'completists' results in higher prices! I once had an
offer to trade 3 different MIB Japanese combiner-sets for a loose Action Master
Megatron! Seriously! Well here they are, the Transformers of
1990! |
