The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

the unofficial guide to japanese and international transformers (schiffer book for collectors)

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The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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Book Description
Welcome to the world of Transformers! These immensely popular robots in disguise originated in Japan, and the United States has only been one destination on their worldwide tour. Learn about fascinating variations between the Transformers of Japan, America, and Europe through hundreds of gorgeous color photographs of Transformers from all over the world. This in-depth guide delves into such Japanese toy lines as the Headmasters, Masterforce, Zone, and the Return of Convoy. There is discussion of many of the European figures including the Turbomasters, Predators, and the Obliterators. Also appearing are early Pre-Transformers like the Diaclones and Kronoforms. Fun to read, and with current market values in each caption, this is the book collectors have been waiting for. Transform and roll out!

About the Author
J.E. Alvarez is a toy collector and Transformers expert living in New Jersey. He has also written The Unofficial Guide To Transformers: 1980s through 1990s.*

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