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. Due to products coming from different pre-existing product lines, G1 toys were highly inconsistent in terms of relative [[scale]].

==1984==
===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Cars'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|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 similar design was also available in yellow, and 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 briefly 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 in both yellow and red; the rubsign versions still featured color variants. The Bumper mold was no longer available.''
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Tracks]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids]]
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
* [[Grapple]]
::''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]]
'''[[Powerdasher|Powerdashers]]'''
* "Drill Type"
* "F-1 Type"
* "Jet Type"
::''The 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.''
'''Omnibots'''
*[[Camshaft]]
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
*[[Overdrive]]
::''The Omnibots were only available via mail order.''
'''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 "Martini" 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]]
:Note: the Deluxe Insecticons were not featured in the animated series.
'''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.
*The deluxe Insectcons made no appearences in the animated series.

==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 have never been found with 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]]
::''A variant version of Ultra Magnus was available exclusively from KB Toys stores, replacing the diecast parts and rubber tires with plastic parts and sporting unpainted heads.''
'''Motorized Autobot Space Shuttle'''
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
'''Autobot City'''
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
====Notes====
* A limited edition version of Optimus Prime was available with a "Movie Edition" certificate.
* Sunstreaker, Mirage, Ratchet and Wheeljack, none of which were shipping to regular stores anymore by this point, were made available again via mail order.

===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 (G1)|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 have never been found with 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, and Astrotrain and Blitzwing are very difficult to find.''
'''Decepticon Planes'''
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]
::''Starscream, Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust were re-released. Only Scourge and Cyclonus have been found with or without a poster. The other four jets in the asortment have never been found with 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.
* Thundercracker, who was no longer shipping to regular stores by this point, was made available again via mail order.

==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.
'''Throttlebots'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|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]]
* [[Flywheels]]
'''Decepticon Clones'''
* [[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]]
====Notes====
Galvatron, Trypticon, the Predacons and the Sharkticon figure Gnaw were also still available.

==1988==
===Autobots===
'''Sparkabots'''
* [[Fizzle]]
* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]]
* [[Guzzle (Autobot)|Guzzle]]
'''Triggerbots'''
* [[Backstreet]]
* [[Override (G1)|Override]]
* [[Dogfight]]
'''Autobot Cassettes'''
* [[Grand Slam]] & [[Raindance]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The Rewind/Steeljaw and Ramhorn/Eject two-packs were also re-released once again.''
'''Small Targetmaster Autobots'''
* [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] with [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer]]
* [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] with [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]]
* [[Scoop]] with [[Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]]
::''The Large Targetmaster Autobots Pointblank, Sureshot and Crosshairs were also still available.''
'''Small Headmaster Autobots'''
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] with [[Muzzle]]
* [[Siren]] with [[Quig]]
* [[Hosehead]] with [[Lug]]
::''The Large Headmaster Autobots Chromedome, Hardhead, Brainstorm and Highbrow and the Headmaster Autobot Base Fortress Maximus were also still available.''
'''[[Powermaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Getaway]] with [[Rev]]
* [[Slapdash]] with [[Lube]]
* [[Joyride]] with [[Hotwire]]
'''Powermaster Autobot Leader'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Hi-Q]]
'''Autobot Six Changer'''
* [[Quickswitch]]
'''Large Autobot Pretenders'''
* [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]
* [[Cloudburst]]
* [[Waverider]]
* [[Groundbreaker]]
* [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]]
* [[Splashdown]]
'''Autobot Pretender Beasts'''
* [[Chainclaw]]
* [[Catilla]]
'''Autobot Pretender Vehicles'''
* [[Gunrunner (Pretender)|Gunrunner]]
====Notes====
The Autobot Doubly Spy Punch-Counterpunch, the Autobot Clones two-pack of Fastlane/Cloudraker and the Monsterbots Grotusque, Doublecross and Repugnus were also still available. The Technobots were re-released.

===Decepticons===
'''Firecons'''
* [[Cindersaur]]
* [[Flamefeather]]
* [[Sparkstalker]]
'''Seacons'''
* [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]
* [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]]
* [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]]
* [[Skalor]]
* [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]
* [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]]
* Piranacon (giftset)
::''The Piranacon giftset only included five of the six individual Seacons; Nautilator was left out for reasons unknown.''
::''The Terrorcons were also re-released.''
'''Triggercons'''
* [[Crankcase]]
* [[Ruckus]]
* [[Windsweeper]]
'''Decepticon Cassettes'''
* [[Squawktalk]] & [[Beastbox]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The Slugfest/Overkill two-pack was also re-released.''
'''Small Targetmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Spinister]] with [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]]
* [[Needlenose]] with [[Sunbeam]] and [[Zigzag (G1)|Zigzag]]
* [[Quake]] with [[Tiptop]] and [[Heater]]
::''The Large Targetmaster Decepticons Triggerhappy, Slugslinger and Misfire were also still available.''
'''Small Headmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Horri-Bull]] with [[Kreb]]
* [[Fangry]] with [[Brisko]]
* [[Squeezeplay]] with [[Lokos]]
::''The Large Headmaster Decepticons Skullcruncher, Mindwipe and Weirdwolf, the Headmaster Horrorcons Apeface and Snapdragon and the Headmaster Decepticon Base Scorponok were also still available.''
'''Powermaster Decepticons'''
* [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] with [[Hi-Test]]
* [[Darkwing]] with [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]]
'''Powermaster Mercenary'''
* [[Doubledealer]] with [[Knok]] and [[Skar]]
'''Large Decepticon Pretenders'''
* [[Skullgrin]]
* [[Bomb-Burst]]
* [[Submarauder]]
* [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]]
* [[Bugly]]
* [[Finback]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Beasts'''
* [[Carnivac]]
* [[Snarler]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Vehicles'''
* [[Roadgrabber]]
====Notes====
The Deception Clones two-pack of Pounce/Wingspan and the Decepticon Six Changer Sixshot were also still available.

==1989==
By 1989, Hasbro's Transformers releases had been effectively split into two almost distinct sub-lines - Pretenders and Micromasters - that were available concurrently, a separation that was stronger from a marketing standpoint than the Autobot/Decepticon disinction from previous years.
===Pretenders===
====Autobots====
'''Small Autobot Pretenders'''
* [[Pincher]]
* [[Doubleheader]]
* [[Longtooth]]
'''Autobot Pretender Classics'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
* [[Jazz]]
'''Autobot Legends'''
* Bumblebee
* Grimlock
* Jazz
::''The Legends figures were identical to the Pretender Classics' inner robots, but lacking the Pretender shell. They were exclusively available from KMart stores.
'''Autobot Mega Pretenders'''
* [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]
* [[Vroom]]
'''Autobot Ultra Pretenders'''
* [[Skyhammer]]
=====Notes=====
* Powermaster Optimus Prime, the Autobot Cassette two-packs of Rewind/Steeljaw, Ramhorn/Eject and Grand Slam/Raindance and the Large Autobot Pretenders were also still available.

====Decepticons====
'''Pretender Monsters'''
* [[Icepick]]
* [[Bristleback]]
* [[Wildfly]]
* [[Scowl]]
* [[Slog]]
* [[Birdbrain]]
'''Small Decepticon Pretenders'''
* [[Octopunch]]
* [[Stranglehold]]
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Classics'''
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
'''Decepticon Legends'''
* Starscream
::''The Legends figures were identical to the Pretender Classics' inner robots, but lacking the Pretender shell. They were exclusively available from KMart stores.
'''Decepticon Mega Pretenders'''
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
'''Decepticon Ultra Pretenders'''
* [[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]
=====Notes=====
* The Decepticon Cassette two-packs of Slugfest/Overkill and Squawktalk/Beastbox and the Large Decepticon Pretenders were also still available.

===Micromasters===
====Autobots====
'''Micromaster Autobot Patrols'''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]] & [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]] & [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]] & [[Flak]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Transports'''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Stations'''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Bases'''
* [[Groundshaker]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base'''
* [[Countdown]]
====Decepticons====
'''Micromaster Decepticon Patrols'''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper]] & [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]] & [[Road Hugger]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Transports'''
* [[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Stations'''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Bases'''
* [[Skyhopper]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center'''
* [[Skystalker]]

==1990==
Like 1989 before, 1990 also effectively saw two almost distinct Transformers sub-lines being available concurrently, this time Micromasters and Action Masters. The [[Generation 1 Europe (toyline)|European version of the "G1" line]], which continued after Hasbro had abruptly cancelled the line in the USA, would furthermore add the "Classics" sub-line to the mix.
===Micromasters===
====Autobots====
'''Micromaster Autobot Patrols'''
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]] & [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]] & [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]] & [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]] & [[Hubs]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Combiner Squads'''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]] & [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]] & [[Heave]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Combiner Transports'''
* [[Missile Launcher]] (with [[Retro]] & [[Surge]])
* [[Tanker Truck]] (with [[Pipeline]] & [[Gusher]])
'''Micromaster Combiner Autobot Battlefield Headquarters'''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] & [[Overflow]]
=====Notes=====
* The Micromaster Transports Overload and Erector, the Micromaster Stations Hot House and Ironworks and the Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base Countdown were also still available.
====Decepticons====
'''Micromaster Decepticon Patrols'''
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]] & [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]] & [[Growl]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Squads'''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown]], [[Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch]], [[Fireshot]] & [[Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator]], [[Sledge]], [[Hammer]], [[Grit]] & [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Transports'''
* [[Cannon Transport]] (with [[Terror-Tread]] & [[Cement-Head]])
'''Micromaster Combiner Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base'''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]]
=====Notes=====
* The Micromaster Transports Flattop & Roughstuff, the Micromaster Stations Greasepit and Airwave and the Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center Skystalker were also still available.
===Action Masters===
====Autobots====
'''Autobot [[Action Master]] Figures'''
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] with [[Anti-Tank Cannon]]
* [[Jazz]] with [[Turbo Board]]
* [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] with [[Lionizer]]
* [[Rollout (G1)]] with [[Glitch]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] with [[Heli-Pack]]
* [[Blaster]] with [[Flight-Pack]]
* [[Jackpot]] with [[Sights]]
* [[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] with [[Push-Button]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] with [[Hydro-Pack]]
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] with [[Tyrannitron]]
* [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] with [[Top-Heavy]]
* [[Kick-Off]] with [[Turbo-Pack]]
'''Autobot Action Master Action Blasters'''
* [[Turbo Cycle]] with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Helicopter]] with [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]
'''Action Master Autobot Vehicles'''
* [[Turbo Racer]] with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
* [[Attack Cruiser]] with [[Sprocket]]
'''Action Master Autobot Armored Convoy'''
* [[Armored Convoy]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]

====Decepticons====
'''Decepticon Action Master Figures'''
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] with [[Wingthing]]
* [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] with [[Catgut]]
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with [[Scorpulator]]
* [[Krok]] with [[Gatoraider]]
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] with [[Fistfight]]
* [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] with [[Razor-Sharp]]
'''Decepticon Action Master Action Blasters'''
* [[Off-Road Cycle]] with [[Axer]]
* [[Turbo Jet]] with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
'''Action Master Decepticon Attack Vehicles'''
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]
*[[Gutcruncher]]'s [[Stratotronic Cruiser]]

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Witwicky (surname)

2007-07-27T05:46:26Z

63.202.47.237: Added possible origins of Witwicky name

'''Witwicky''' is a surname frequently used for humans in the ''Transformers'' brand.

Contrary to popular belief, Witwicky is a ''real'' name... but a vanishingly rare one. The U.S. Social Security Death Index records the passing of only two people with that name in the United States in the last 50 years.<ref>[http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?lastname=Witwicky U.S. Social Security Death Index: Witwicky]</ref> However, the alternate spelling ''Witwicki'' is a relatively more common one, occuring 33 times in the Social Security Death Index.<ref>[http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?lastname=Witwicki U.S. Social Security Death Index: Witwicki]</ref> It is possible that the name originates from the Poland/Ukraine area of Eastern Europe, specifically the village of Witwica, and that the name itself means 'the one from Witwica'.<ref>[http://www.polishroots.org/surnames/surnames_25.htm#WITWICKI PolishRoots.org: A discussion of the origins of the name Witwicki]</ref>

The motto of the Witwicky family <small>(at least the fictional one)</small> is "No sacrifice, no victory," or in latin ''Absque sui detrimento non datur victoria''<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.language.latin/msg/e0f3506ea2dbde7c?dmode=source Latin translation of Witwicky motto]</ref>

==Generation 1 [[continuity family]]==

*[[Buster Witwicky]] - Sparkplug's son and pal of the Autobots in the [[Marvel Comics]].
*[[Spike Witwicky]] - Sparkplug's only son and pal of the Autobots in the [[Sunbow cartoon]], later revealed to be Buster's older brother in the Marvel Comics.
*[[Butch Witwicky]] - abandoned prototype name for the Buster/Spike role, featured in a coloring book.
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] - Father to just Spike, father to both Spike and Buster, or father to just Butch, depending on which continuity he's from.
*[[Carly Witwicky]] - Spike's wife in the future.
*[[Daniel Witwicky]] - Spike and Carly's son in the future.

==''Transformers'' 2007 film continuity family==
[[Image:Witwickytree.jpg|thumb|I'm not an expert at reading family trees, but this genealogy ''appears'' to show inbreeding. No sacrifice, no victory i suppose.]]
*[[Samuel James Witwicky]] - Son to Ron and Judy Witwicky, and friend of the Autobots.
*[[Ronald Witwicky]] - Sam's father and Judy's husband.
*[[Judy Witwicky]] - Sam's mother and Ron's wife.
*[[Ben Witwicky]] - Ron Witwicky's older brother.
*[[Herbert Witwicky]] - Ron and Ben Witwicky's father, son of Clarence Witwicky.
*[[Clarence Witwicky]] - Herbert Witwicky's father, son of Captain Archibald Witwicky.
*[[Archibald Amundsen Witwicky]] - Clarence Witwicky's father, famous explorer of the Arctic.
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==Trivia==

*The geneology chart shown above provides an entirely different Witwicky family tree than established in the Movie comics, eliminating or renaming most of the above characters. It might be imagined that this established the movie comics and movie itself as seperate continuities, but then again it's a horribly mangled poster that is full of inbreeding and an apparently unrelated digression off to the side and may establish nothing more than the fact that Sam's "A-" was a damn miracle.

==References==
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