![]() There are, however, other methods used to achieve the same results (i.e. To them, only actual physical alterations of an existing tooling qualify as a "retool". The general fandom's conception of "retools" differs from the definition used by Hasbro and TakaraTomy's designers. In some cases, extensive retooling even changes some aspects of a toy's transformation.Īn alternate term that's common among fans is " remold", but "retool" is the term actually used by the people who design and produce the toys. This can be as simple as changing a single part to provide stability or ease of transformation, or as complex as altering a large percentage of the toy's appearance or gimmickry. ![]() The original Bumblebee toy (center) has been retooled in major ways twice, first by adding a hoop to accommodate a keychain (left) and later, as a separate retool, with a more show-accurate head (right).Ī retool is a newer version of an existing Transformers toy which has had parts either added, removed, or resculpted.
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