The Transformers (toyline)

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'''''The Transformers''''' (retroactively called '''Generation One''' or '''G1''') started as a joint venture between two companies: Hasbro of America and Takara of Japan. After an idea to rebrand and sell Takara's ''Diaclone'' and ''Microchange'' robot toys as a whole new line with a new concept behind it, Hasbro unknowingly would wind up making what would be one of the longest running toy franchises.

==1984==
===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Cars'''
* [[Bumblebee]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
::''Although the official catalogs and the box artwork depict Bumblebee in yellow and Cliffjumper in red, both toys were actually available in both colors. Additionally, a third toy of a simmilar design was also available in yellow, sold on Cliffjumper cards. That toy was not officially marketed by Hasbro as a separate character, but was later dubbed "Bumblejumper" by fans, which was shortened to just "[[Bumper]]" by the time he was officially integrated into the fiction as a character in his own right.''
* [[Brawn]]
* [[Gears]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
* [[Huffer]]
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Bluestreak]]
* [[Hound]]
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
* [[Jazz]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Sunstreaker]]
* [[Trailbreaker]]
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Autobot Commander'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]

===Decepticons===
'''Decepticon Cassettes'''
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] & [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (available as a two-pack)
* [[Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (available as a two-pack)
::''Another Decepticon Cassette, Buzzsaw, was available with Soundwave.''
'''Decepticon Planes'''
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
'''Decepticon Communications'''
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]])
'''Decepticon Leader'''
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

==1985==
===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Vehicles'''
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
* [[Cosmos]]
* [[Powerglide]]
* [[Seaspray]]
* [[Warpath]]
::''The "Mini-Cars" were renamed into "Mini-Vehicles" beginning with 1985. The 1984 Mini-Cars/Mini-Vehicles were re-released. 1985 Mini-Vehicles were briefliy available with extra Mini-Spies, later replaced the Autobot symbols with rubsigns like the ones first featured on the Mini-Spies, and later shipments of the rubsign versions were available with iron-on patches. The versions of Bumblebee and Cliffjumper that came with the Mini-Spies were available only in yellow or red, respectively; the rubsign versions still featured color variants. The "Bumblejumper" mold was no longer available.''
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Tracks]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
* [[Grapple (G1)]]
::''The 1984 Autobot Cars were re-released. All 1985 Autobot Cars sported rubsigns. The European version of Tracks released by Milton Bradley was originally available in red.''
'''Dinobots'''
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]]
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
'''Jumpstarters'''
*[[Topspin]]
*[[Twin Twist]]
'''Autobot Deluxe Vehicles'''
*[[Roadbuster]]
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]
'''Autobot Air Guardian'''
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
'''Autobot Communicator'''
*[[Blaster]]
'''Autobot Scientist'''
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
'''Autobot Motorized Defense Base'''
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
'''Powerdashers'''
* "Drill Type"
* "F-1 Type"
* "Jet Type"
::''The [[Powerdasher|Powerdashers]] were only available via mail order. Figure names are in quotes because these figures were not officaly named. Names are taken from the Diaclone versions.''
'''Promotional toys'''
* "Pepsi" Optimus Prime
::''A limited edition variant of Optimus Prime was available with additional "Pepsi" stickers on the trailer. The Canadian version sported yet another variant with a large sticker covering the entire side of the trailer.''
* "Cookie Crisp" Jazz
::''A variant of the Jazz toy was available as a Cookie Crisp promotional premium via mail order. Unlike the regular version, the "Martinii" decals are missing from the doors.''
====Notes====
* The Optimus Prime toy was still available in 1985, now also sporting a rubsign.

===Decepticons===
'''Insecticons'''
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
* [[Bombshell]]
'''Deluxe Insecticons'''
* [[Barrage (Decepticon)|Barrage]]
* [[Chop Shop]]
* [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
* [[Venom]]
'''Constructicons'''
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper]]
* [[Hook]]
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
* [[Mixmaster]]
* [[Devastator]] (giftset)
'''Triple Changers'''
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing]]
'''Decepticon Planes'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
::''Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp were re-released. All 1985 Decepticon Planes sported rubsigns.''
'''Decepticon Military Operations Commander'''
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
====Notes====
* Megatron, Soundwave and the Decepticon Cassette two-packs (now named "Mini-Cassettes") of Frenzy/Laserbeak and Rumble/Ravage were still available in 1985, now also sporting rubsigns.

==1986==
Starting with 1986, the first Transformers toys - the Mini-Cassettes, the Triple Changers, the newly introduced Special Teams Mini-Vehicles and the Special Teams Large Vehicles - were available in mixed assortments that contained both Autobot and Decepticon characters. The 1986 toys are still listed as Autobots and Decepticons for simplicity's sake.
===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Vehicles'''
* [[Wheelie]]
* [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]
* [[Outback]]
* [[Pipes]]
* [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]
* [[Tailgate]]
::''Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray, Cosmos, Powerglide and Warpath were re-released. All twelve 1986 Mini-Vehicles were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch.''
'''Autobot Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Rewind]] & [[Steeljaw]] (available as a two-pack)
* [[Ramhorn]] & [[Eject]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Aerialbots'''
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]
* [[Slingshot]]
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
* [[Superion]] (giftset)
'''Protectobots'''
* [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
* [[Blades]]
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
* [[Defensor]] (giftset)
::''The smaller Aerialbots and Protectobots were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch. Silverbolt and Hot Spot were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Triple Changers'''
* [[Springer]]
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]
::''All 1986 Triple Changers were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
* [[Hot Rod]]
* [[Kup]]
::''All three 1986 Autobot Cars were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Heroes'''
* [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]]
* [[Wreck-Gar]]
'''Autobot City Commander'''
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Motorized Autobot Space Shuttle'''
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
'''Autobot City'''
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
'''Omnibots'''
*[[Camshaft]]
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
*[[Overdrive]]
::''The Omnibots were only available via mail order.''
====Notes====
A limited edition version of Optimus Prime was available with a "Movie Edition" certificate.

===Decepticons===
'''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Ratbat]] & Frenzy (available as a two-pack)
::''Frenzy was a re-release of the 1986 Decepticon Cassette, now available as a two-pack with the new mold Ratbat rather than with Laserbeak. The two-pack of Ravage and Rumble was also re-released.''
'''Stunticons'''
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
* [[Breakdown]]
* [[Wildrider]]
* [[Drag Strip]]
* [[Motormaster]]
* Menasor (giftset)
'''Combaticons'''
* [[Brawl]]
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]
* [[Vortex]]
* [[Blast Off]]
* [[Onslaught]]
::''While packaged samples might exist, Bruticus was presumably never officially released in giftset form in the USA.''
::''The smaller Stunticons and Combaticons were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch. Motormaster and Onslaught were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Predacons'''
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
* [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
* [[Headstrong]]
* [[Tantrum]]
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
::''Predaking was never available in giftset form outside of Japan.''
'''Sharkticons'''
* [[Gnaw]]
::''All five Predacons as well as Gnaw were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Triple Changers'''
* [[Octane]]
::''Blitzwing and Astrotrain were re-released. All 1986 Triple Changers were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Decepticon Planes'''
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]
::''Starscream, Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust were re-released. All six 1986 Decepticon Planes were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Battlechargers'''
* [[Runabout]]
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]
'''Decepticon City Commander'''
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
'''Motorized Decepticon City'''
* [[Trypticon]]
'''Others'''
* [[Reflector]]
::''Reflector was only available via mail order.''
====Notes====
A limited edition version of Megatron was available with a "Movie Edition" certificate.

==1987==
===Autobots===
'''Technobots'''
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]
* [[Nosecone]]
* [[Strafe]]
* [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]]
* [[Scattershot]]
* Computron (giftset)
::''The Aerialbots and Protectobots were also re-released. All individual Aerialbots, Protectobots and Technobots were alternatively available with or without a rubber decoy.
'''Throttleblots'''
* [[Bumblebee|Goldbug]]
* [[Chase]]
* [[Freeway]]
* [[Searchlight]]
* [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]]
* [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]]
::''The Throttlebots were alternatively available with or without a rubber decoy.
'''Autobot Clones'''
* [[Fastlane]] & [[Cloudraker]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Autobot Doubly Spy'''
* [[Punch|Punch-Counterpunch]]
'''Monsterbots'''
* [[Grotusque]]
* [[Doublecross]]
* [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]]
'''Large [[Targetmaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Pointblank]] with [[Peacemaker]]
* [[Sureshot]] with [[Spoilsport]]
* [[Crosshairs]] with [[Pinpointer]]
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] with [[Haywire]]
* [[Kup]] with [[Recoil]]
* [[Hot Rod]] with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]]
'''Large [[Headmaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Chromedome]] with [[Stylor]]
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] with [[Duros]]
* [[Brainstorm]] with [[Arcana]]
* [[Highbrow]] with [[Gort]]
'''Headmaster Autobot Base'''
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] with [[Cerebros]] and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]
====Notes====
Metroplex, Rodimus Prime, Wreck-Gar, Ultra Magnus and Sky Lynx were also still available. The Autobot Mini-Cassette two-packs of Rewind/Steeljaw and Ramhorn/Eject were re-released.

===Decepticons===
'''Terrorcons'''
* [[Rippersnapper]]
* [[Sinnertwin]]
* [[Cutthroat]]
* [[Blot]]
* [[Hun-Grrr|Hun-Gurrr]]
::''Abominus was never officially released in giftset form in the USA.''
::''The Stunticons and Combaticons were also re-released. All individual Stunticons, Combaticons and Terrorcons were alternatively available with or without a rubber decoy.
'''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Slugfest]] & [[Overkill]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The two-pack of Ratbat and Frenzy was also re-released.''
'''Duocons'''
* [[Battletrap]]
'''Decepticon Clones'''
* [[Flywheels]]
* [[Pounce]] & [[Wingspan]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Decepticon Six Changer'''
* [[Sixshot]]
'''Large Targetmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Triggerhappy]] with [[Blowpipe]]
* [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] with [[Caliburst]]
* [[Misfire]] with [[Aimless]]
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]]
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] with [[Fracas (G1)|Fracas]]
'''Large Headmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Skullcruncher]] with [[Grax]]
* [[Mindwipe]] with [[Vorath]]
* [[Weirdwolf]] with [[Monzo]]
'''Headmaster Horrorcons'''
* [[Apeface]] with [[Spasma]]
* [[Snapdragon]] with [[Krunk]]
'''Headmaster Decepticon Base'''
* [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] with [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] Headmaster
====Notes====
Galvatron, Trypticon, the Predacons and the Sharkticon figure Gnaw were also still available.

== 1988 ==
==='''Autobot'''===
*[[Backstreet]]
*[[Catilla]]
*[[Chainclaw]]
*[[Cloudburst]]
*[[Dogfight]]
*[[Fizzle]]
*[[Getaway]] with [[Rev]] [[Powermaster]]
*[[Grand Slam]]
*[[Groundbreaker]]
*[[Gunrunner]]
*[[Guzzle (Autobot)|Guzzle]]
*[[Hosehead]] with [[Lug]] Headmaster
*[[Joyride]] with [[Hotwire]] Powermaster
*[[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] with [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer]] Targetmasters
*[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] with [[Muzzle]] Headmaster
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Hi-Q]] Powermaster
*[[Override (G1)|Override]]
*[[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] with [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]] Targetmasters
*[[Quickswitch]]
*[[Raindance]]
*[[Scoop]] with [[Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]] Targetmasters
*[[Siren]] with [[Quig]] Headmaster
*[[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]]
*[[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]]
*[[Slapdash]] with [[Lube]] Powermaster
*[[Splashdown]]
*[[Waverider]]

==='''Decepticon'''===
*[[Beastbox]]
*[[Bomb-Burst]]
*[[Bugly]]
*[[Carnivac]]
*[[Cindersaur]]
*[[Crankcase]]
*[[Darkwing]] with [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] Powermaster
*[[Doubledealer]] with [[Knok]] and [[Skar]] Powermasters
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] with [[Hi-Test]] Powermaster
*[[Fangry]] with [[Brisko]] Headmaster
*[[Finback]]
*[[Flamefeather]]
*[[Horri-Bull]] with [[Kreb]] Headmaster
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]]
*[[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]]
*[[Needlenose]] with [[Sunbeam]] and [[Zigzag]] Targetmasters
*[[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]
*[[Quake]] with [[Tiptop]] and [[Heater]] Targetmasters
*[[Roadgrabber]]
*[[Ruckus]]
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]]
*[[Skalor]]
*[[Skullgrin]]
*[[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]]
*[[Snarler]]
*[[Sparkstalker]]
*[[Spinister]] with [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]] Targetmasters
*[[Squawktalk]]
*[[Squeezeplay]] with [[Lokos]] Headmaster
*[[Submarauder]]
*[[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]
*[[Windsweeper]]

== 1989 ==
==='''Autobot'''===
*[[Big Shot]]
*[[Bumblebee]] (Legend)
*[[Bumblebee]] (Pretender)
*[[Countdown]]
*[[Crossblades]]
*[[Doubleheader]]
*[[Erector]]
*[[Fixit]]
*[[Flak]]
*[[Free Wheeler]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (Legend)
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (Pretender)
*[[Groundshaker]]
*[[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]]
*[[Hot House]]
*[[Ironworks]]
*[[Jazz]] (Legend)
*[[Jazz]] (Pretender)
*[[Longtooth]]
*[[Mudslinger]]
*[[Overload (G1)|Overload]]
*[[Pincher]]
*[[Powertrain]]
*[[Red Hot]]
*[[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]
*[[Seawatch]]
*[[Sidetrack]]
*[[Skyhammer]]
*[[Stakeout]]
*[[Sunrunner]]
*[[Swindler]]
*[[Tailspin]]
*[[Tote]]
*[[Vroom]]

==='''Decepticon'''===
*[[Airwave]]
*[[Birdbrain]]
*[[Blackjack]]
*[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
*[[Bristleback]]
*[[Detour]]
*[[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]
*[[Greasepit]]
*[[Hyperdrive]]
*[[Icepick]]
*[[Nightflight]]
*[[Octopunch]]
*[[Road Hugger]]
*[[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]
*[[Roughstuff]]
*[[Scowl]]
*[[Skyhopper]]
*[[Skystalker]]
*[[Slog]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Legend)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Pretender)
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]
*[[Stranglehold]]
*[[Tailwind]]
*[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Whisper]]
*[[Wildfly]]

== 1990 ==
==='''Autobot'''===
*[[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]]
*[[Big Daddy]]
*[[Big Hauler]]
*[[Blast Master]]
*[[Blaster]] ([[Action Master]])
*[[Blaze Master]]
*[[Bumblebee]] (Action Master)
*[[Crumble]]
*[[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]]
*[[Full-Barrel]]
*[[Greaser]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (Action Master)
*[[Groundpounder]]
*[[Gusher]]
*[[Heave]]
*[[Heavy Tread]]
*[[Hubs]]
*[[Hydraulic]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (Action Master)
*[[Jackpot]] with [[Sights]]
*[[Jazz]] (Action Master)
*[[Kick-Off]]
*[[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] with [[Push-Button]]
*[[Missile Master]]
*[[Moonrock]]
*[[Neutro]]
*[[Oiler]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Action Master)
*[[Overflow]]
*[[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]
*[[Phaser]]
*[[Pipeline]]
*[[Power Run]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (Action Master)
*[[Rad (G1)|Rad]] with [[Lionizer]]
*[[Retro]]
*[[Roadburner]]
*[[Rollout]] with [[Glitch]]
*[[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]
*[[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] with [[Top-Heavy]]
*[[Slide]]
*[[Slow Poke]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] with [[Tyrannitron]] (Action Master)
*[[Sprocket]]
*[[Strikedown]]
*[[Surge]]
*[[Takedown]]
*[[Tread Bolt]]
*[[Trip-Up]]
*[[Wheel Blaze]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (Action Master)

==='''Decepticon'''===
*[[Axer]]
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] with [[Razor-Sharp]]
*[[Barricade]]
*[[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]]
*[[Bombshock]]
*[[Cement-Head]]
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with [[Scorpulator]] (Action Master)
*[[Direct-Hit]]
*[[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]]
*[[Excavator]]
*[[Fireshot]]
*[[Grit]]
*[[Ground Hog]]
*[[Growl]]
*[[Gutcruncher]]
*[[Half-Track]]
*[[Hammer]]
*[[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]]
*[[Krok]] with [[Gatoraider]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Action Master)
*[[Meltdown]]
*[[Motorhead]]
*[[Power Punch]]
*[[Roller Force]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] with [[Fistfight]] (Action Master)
*[[Sledge]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] with [[Wingthing]] (Action Master)
*[[Spaceshot]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Action Master)
*[[Stonecruncher]]
*[[Terror-Tread]]
*[[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]]
*[[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] with [[Catgut]]
*[[Vanquish]]

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