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Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)

2008-04-26T21:24:19Z

75.117.196.121: /* Toyline */

{{disambig3|Universe}}

[[Image:Universe2008Logo.jpg|center|300px]]

The 2008 '''''Universe''''' is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Universe (franchise)|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' line, currently the brand's flagship franchise.

Hasbro first announced the line at [[BotCon 2007]], stating that it would not have an overall story arc. The line's primary (but not ''only'') focus will be on "realistic" vehicles, filling a gap left by the ending of the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line. The line's first offerings in 2008 will be a set of [[Generation 1]]- and ''[[Beast Wars]]''-inspired [[Robot Heroes]], and a continuation of the [[Classics]] toyline, now dubbed the Classic Series, in Deluxe and Ultra price points, with [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends]] and Voyager classes to follow.

In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first wave of new Classics and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|original animated Transformers movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

Many of the figures in the Ultra price point will feature electronic light and sound. Each figure will come with the required batteries.
==Toyline==
====Legends====
*[[Onslaught]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Hound|Autobot Hound]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Brawn (G1)|Autobot Brawn]]
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

====Deluxe====
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Octane|Tankor]] (an update of Octane, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])
*[[Sunstreaker]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Acid Storm]]
*[[Cheetor]]
*[[Ironhide]]
*[[Silverstreak]]
*[[Hound|Autobot Hound]] with [[Ravage]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]]

====Voyager====
*[[Blaster|Autobot Blaster]] with [[Blockrock|Blockrock Mini-Con]]!
*[[Heavy Load (Universe)|Decepticon Heavy Load]] with [[Drillbit|Drillbit Mini-Con]]!
*[[Blades|Autobot Blades]]
*[[Dropshot (Universe)|Decepticon Dropshot]]

====Ultra====
*[[Onslaught]]
*[[Powerglide]]
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]

====25th Anniversary Pack====
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|25th Anniversary Optimus Prime Pack]]

==Store exclusives==
====Target-exclusive Legends multipacks====
* Aerial Rivals
* Leadership Team
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Hun-Gurrr]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Scattershot]]
**[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]

====Target-exclusive Universe Voyager Deluxe comic 2-packs====
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] . [[Roadbuster|Autobot Roadbuster]]
* [[Springer]] v. [[Ratbat]]

==External links==

[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's Transformers Universe front page]

[[Category: Franchises]]
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Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)

2008-04-26T21:23:09Z

75.117.196.121: /* Toyline */

{{disambig3|Universe}}

[[Image:Universe2008Logo.jpg|center|300px]]

The 2008 '''''Universe''''' is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Universe (franchise)|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' line, currently the brand's flagship franchise.

Hasbro first announced the line at [[BotCon 2007]], stating that it would not have an overall story arc. The line's primary (but not ''only'') focus will be on "realistic" vehicles, filling a gap left by the ending of the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line. The line's first offerings in 2008 will be a set of [[Generation 1]]- and ''[[Beast Wars]]''-inspired [[Robot Heroes]], and a continuation of the [[Classics]] toyline, now dubbed the Classic Series, in Deluxe and Ultra price points, with [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends]] and Voyager classes to follow.

In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first wave of new Classics and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|original animated Transformers movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

Many of the figures in the Ultra price point will feature electronic light and sound. Each figure will come with the required batteries.
==Toyline==
====Legends====
*[[Onslaught]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Hound|Autobot Hound]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Brawn (G1)|Autobot Brawn]]
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

====Deluxe====
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Octane|Tankor]] (an update of Octane, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])
*[[Sunstreaker]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Acid Storm]]
*[[Cheetor]]
*[[Ironhide]]
*[[Silverstreak]]
*[[Hound|Autobot Hound]] with [[Ravage]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]]

====Voyager====
*[[Blaster|Autobot Blaster]] with [[Blockrock|Blockrock Mini-Con]]!
*[[Heavy Load (Universe)|Decepticon Heavy Load]] with [[Drillbit|Drillbit Mini-Con]]!
*[[Blades|Autobot Blades]]
*[[Dropshot (Universe)|Decepticon Dropshot]]

====Ultra====
*[[Onslaught]]
*[[Powerglide]]
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]

====25th Anniversary Pack====
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|25th Anniversary Optimus Prime Pack]]

===Store exclusives===
====Target-exclusive Legends multipacks====
* Aerial Rivals
* Leadership Team
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Hun-Gurrr]]
**[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
**[[Scattershot]]
**[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]

====Target-exclusive Universe Voyager Deluxe comic 2-packs====
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] . [[Roadbuster|Autobot Roadbuster]]
* [[Springer]] v. [[Ratbat]]

==External links==

[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's Transformers Universe front page]

[[Category: Franchises]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)| ]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-04-25T17:04:32Z

75.117.196.121: /* Deluxe */

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[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Putting the "cool" in "[[Playskool]]".]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more expressive design style of the [[Transformers Animated|cartoon]] with extremely poseable robot forms (to a degree which seemed pleasantly surprising even to [[Hasbro]]). Unlike the [[franchise]]s immediately before it, there is no overarching, line-wide [[gimmick]] (such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s). Rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and the toys have other special features unique and appropriate to the character (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]] or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable tools]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] stepped up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, at Hasbro's Future Products panel at [[BotCon 2007|BotCon]].

Hasbro has, citing the strength of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] toyline, [[Ruined FOREVER|postponed]] the release of the Animated toyline to June 2008 in the US.

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==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with examples from each.

===Deluxe===

* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Jazz (Animated)#Toys|Jazz]]
* [[Lockdown #Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins]]
* Patrol [[Bumblebee]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Snarl (Animated)#Toys|Snarl]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]
* [[Swoop (Animated)#Toys|Swoop]]

===Voyager===

* [[Blitzwing (Animated)#Toys|Blitzwing]]
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
* [[Grimlock (Animated)#Toys|Grimlock]]
* [[Lugnut#Toys|Lugnut]]
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
* Earth Mode Optimus Prime
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]
* [[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]]

===Leader===

* Bulkhead
* Earth Mode Megatron
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]

===Supreme===

* Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime
* Omega Supreme

Toys in the low-end Legends and Scout classes will presumably also be available, but details are not available as yet.

==Activators==

The [[Activator]]s subcategory consists of chunkier, simpler, Scout-class-sized toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations.
* Bulkhead
* Bumblebee
* Lockdown
* Optimus Prime
* Ratchet
* Starscream

==Bumper Battlers==

An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] subline from the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper causes the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil activates sound effects and speech gimmicks.
* Bumblebee
* Optimus Prime
* Ratchet
* Jazz

==Others==

[[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] will be available in a non-transforming "Animated Power Bots" version, in the style of the [[Movie (toyline) #Cyber Stompin' Robots|Cyber Stompin']] Bumblebee and Optimus from the 2007 live-action movie.

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