Vintage 1986 Transformers Overdrive from the Omnibots series. This was a mail-away offered with Robot points. Hasbro and Takara decided to engage in a popular sales strategy of offering mail-away exclusive toys. “Robot Points” could be clipped from the packages of purchased toys to send in for these exclusives. Four Robot Points and $5 could be submitted to get the Omnibot Overdrive, a 1981 Ferrari BB 512 Berlinetta Boxer.
Overdrive’s Ferrari 512 BB alternate mode is relatively detailed, despite the smaller scale than the Autobot Cars. He features accurate chrome five-spoke wheels shod in rubber tires, and a transparent windshield. The plastic body is detailed with many trademarks of the real-life car. Overdrive can be transformed into an additional “Armored Car” mode by extending small black wings, gun barrels from the front bumper, and two “searchlights” from the roof (which are Overdrive’s feet). His transformation is fairly straightforward, following a similar pattern as earlier designs. His robot mode is taller than the other Omnibots, and uses his long hood as an awkwardly-sized chest. His arms are well-articulated by a compound joint at the shoulders and bending elbows. He wields two of three included chrome pistols, each with its own unique design.
- 1986 Overdrive
- Transformers
- Omnibots Series
- Mail-away exclusive
- Hasbro and Takara
Condition: Overdrive has very loose joints, play wear, no accessories
