G1 Cosmo Review

U.S. Name: COSMO Jap. Name: ADAMS

Cartoon First Appearance: Episode #37: Blaster Blue, Season 2, Sept. 1985

Marvel Comic First Appearance: The Transformers #17, Jun. 1986, $0.75

Dreamwave Comic First Appearance: Hasn't debut yet.

Toy Catalog Number: 86

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This is my first Cosmo toy and I bought it on Jan. Xxix, Mmiv from Image Anime which cost me $XXXV. I had always wanted to own him when I was a pup, now it's becoming a reality.

R-0 Original Cosmo's motto and tech specifications:

Affiliate: autobots | Subgroup: none | Function: reconnaissance & communication | Alt. Mode: ufo |

| STR 2 | INTL 8 | SPD 10 | ENDN 6 | RNK 6 | CRG 7 | FRPW 6 | SKL 9 |

Original G1 Cosmo Motto:

"Reach for the stars, but never leave your friends."

Original G1 Cosmo Bio:

Lonely in outer space...relieves boredom by scaring humans by hovering over their backyard at night or zig zaggin through meteor showers. Can achieve Earth orbit, even go to Moon and back with enough fuel. Acts as communications satellite...optical sensors can see bicycle at 600 miles. Has pinpoint accuracy, high powered particle beam. Not well suited to function on ground as robot.

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R-1 Cosmo in its Original condition:

1 - Cosmo in its brand new condition from the box, front and back of box.

2 - Here's how it looked once you opened the cover revealing some of the contents.

3 - Here's how the content looks once the box was removed revealing contents on clear plastic tray.

4 - These are all the contents that were included in the box/ package/ card: "1" volkswagen car, "1" 4WD off road truck, "1" semi American truck cab, "1" ufo space craft, "1" A-10 thunderbolt II jet, "1" sheridan tank, "6" trading cards (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath), "1" instruction sheet, "1" miscellaneous text sheet, "1" world art featuring those 6 characters in their original G1 art, "3" data files (image of Warpath, Gears, and Huffer), "2" pages dreamwave art with toy catalog (Sky Lynxx, Giftset of Optimus Prime, Mirage, and Red Alert, Transformable watches featuring Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, and Superion. Mini transformable Choro Q of Prime and a white version of assuming Ultra Magnus with Prime trailer).

R-2 Pre-Applied Decals/ Stickers:

There are 2 Pre-Applied sticker that had been applied onto Cosmo. The first one is the regular Autobot insignia which located on his waist The last pre-applied sticker is the Autobot Rub Sign logo located on his feet.

Sticker Sheet:

Cosmo does not come with any sticker sheet.

R-3 Cosmo in Vehicle Mode:

Cosmo U.F.O (Unidentified Flying Object) mode is based on a type of flying saucer filmed by George Adamski in 1965. In this mode, he measures approximately 2 x 2 x 1 1/4 (LxWxH in inch). Surprisingly, Cosmo comes with 4 wheels (1 in the front, 2 next to middle, and 1 in the back) so he can be rolled on the ground which I totally didn't expect it all consider he's a flying saucer. Cosmo is great in this mode and the colors were appropriated too.

R-4 Cosmo in Robot Mode:

Despites how many people hate Cosmo well not as bad as the Infamous Wheelie in the cartoon series, his action figure is pretty darn cool. I thought the designer did a good job on Cosmo for both mode, he's short and fat just like his cartoon counterpart. Other than the head, see R-5 on Special Note, I have no complaint on Cosmo.

R-5 Rémy's Cosmo toy review:

Manufacturer - Takara.

Line, Series/ Wave: Generation 1 Line, Transformers Collection - Box #12.

Year Issue: [Jan. 2004 Reissue] - The original toy was released in 1985.

Made: [China] - Although the original toy was made in Japan, the qualities and materials are pretty much the same as the reissue.

Scale: [N/A]

Box or Card Dimension In Inches: [LxWxD] - Approximately 8 10/16 X 6 3/4 X 2 5/16 - Box.

Packaging Method: Mint In Seal Box. Contents were packed with the following procedure:

Taped down and sandwiched between two clear plastic trays are: "1" volkswagen car, "1" 4WD off road truck, "1" semi American truck cab, "1" ufo space craft, "1" A-10 thunderbolt II jet, and "1" sheridan tank.

On the back of the card board and not inside the clear plastic tray, a taped down bag which contained: "1" instruction sheet, "1" miscellaneous text sheet, and a sealed bag which contain "6" trading cards (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath)

Mounted onto the front cover of the box are: "1" world art featuring those 6 characters in their original G1 art, "3" data files (image of Warpath, Gears, and Huffer), "2" pages dreamwave art with toy catalog (Sky Lynxx, Giftset of Optimus Prime, Mirage, and Red Alert, Transformable watches featuring Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, and Superion. Mini transformable Choro Q of Prime and a white version of assuming Ultra Magnus with Prime trailer).

Box Special Note: Front Box: Minibots box art. Back Box: No box art, showed Minibots contents and other reissue TFs ads. Used Book style format, that is, the flap or cover opened revealed the toy thought a window opening.

Box Point or Robot Point: [3] - This number can be found on the right side flap of the box. You have to open the box to see it. It contains number and either Autobots or Decepticons insginia depending on which faction you are getting.

Approximately Toy Dimension In Inches: - Height Up To The Head: 2 6/16 Maximum Height: 2 6/16 Width from shoulder to shoulder: 1 5/16 Maximum Width: 2 (from elbow to elbow). Dept: 1 6/16.

Toy Stamp/ Fine Print Location: Can be found on the rear and underside of UFO mode.

Transformation Of Difficulty: [Very Easy]

Material Durability: [A] - Pretty durable for his size and weight.

Toy Materials: Die Cast Metal: None. Chrome Metal: None. Rubber: None, plastic wheels. Plastic: Main material. Clear Plastic Window: None.

Stability: [-A] - Robot mode can stand on any flat surface...very stable.

Fun Toy: [C] - It's an okay toy.

Negative Drawback: None.

Articulations: Head: Cannot be rotated. Shoulder: Can be swung at a 360 degree. Arm/ Elbow: Cannot be bent. Wrist/ Hand: Cannot be rotated. Hand cannot be hidden. Hip/ Waist: Cannot be rotated or bent. Leg: Can be bent at 90 degree. Knee: Cannot be bent. Ankle/ Feet: No sideway movement but feet can be bent downward.

Rub Sign Logo: [Yes] - The autobot's rub sign located on his feet

Robot's Cartoon looks alike: [A] - He's fat just like the cartoon.

Vehicle's Cartoon looks alike: [A] - Definitely looks like the cartoon.

Special Notes: Here are "2" special notes which I thought you should know:

1 - Again, Transformers Collection #12, comes with 6 figures (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath).

2 - Due to the style of transformation, in time, Cosmo head won't be able to stand up once the material wears itself out. In other word, Cosmo head will shrink down and bury into his body which will make him look shorter. If you want to avoid the problem, then leave them in his UFO mode.

Overall Grade: [C] - Cosmo is an okay action figure. There isn't much you can do with his small size, limited articulation, and doesn't come with any accessories.

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