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Legends Class (2005)

2009-05-29T19:54:56Z

86.133.16.90: /* Target exclusive 5-packs */

{{disambig3|Legends}}
The '''Legends Class''' (originally known as '''Legends of Cybertron'''; see [[Legends Class#Trivia|Trivia]] below), known as ''EZ Collection'' in Japan, is a sub-line of ''Transformers'' toys that are about 3 inches in height. All the original molds are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other [[Size class|size classes]], which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the ''Legends'' toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toylines.

The ''Legends'' size class originally started out as a sub-set during the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the [[Cybertron (cartoon)|show's]] core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "[[market six]]" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' characters for the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line.

The 2007 [[Transformers (2007)|live action movie]] [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]] introduced a batch of entirely new molds, later expanded by various redecos of those molds, most of which were available as part of the ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs (which also introduced more new molds).

The [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' line]] features more redecos of the old ''Cybertron''-derived molds as ''Generation 1'' characters, coupled with new molds, which are thus far alternatively "Classic" toys based on ''Generation 1'' and ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' characters and Legends-sized versions of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' characters, which are released as part of the ''Universe'' rather than the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' toyline.

==''Cybertron''==
===Series 1 (Wave 1)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

===Series 2 (Wave 2)===
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]

{{note|Waves 1 and 2 were only available at smaller retailers and specialty stores. Waves 3 (including carry-overs from wave 2) and 4 were also available at Toys"R"Us and Kmart.}}
===Series 3 (Wave 3)===
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (Cybertron Defense Red Alert body)
*[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]
*[[Vector Prime]]

===Series 4 (Wave 4)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Excellion]] deco)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (Galaxy Force Optimus Prime deco)
*[[Sunstorm (LOC)|Sunstorm]]
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]

===US multi-packs===
*Legends 4-Pack (Target exclusive, unchanged [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]])

===US convention exclusives===
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (San Diego Comic-Con 2005, free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] ([[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] deco; [[BotCon 2005]], free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)

===Japanese single pack releases (EZ Collection)===
*Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Master Megatron (Megatron)
*Starscream

{{note|These three toys sported more (and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]) paint details than the Hasbro versions (Galaxy Convoy was missing most of the Hasbro version's yellow paint). In a somewhat unique marketing move, they were packed in blister bubbles on cardbacks taken from the Hasbro versions (with the obligatory sticker sporting Japanese legal information on the back), but with new, Japanese-language name inserts for the blister bubble. They were not officially recognized as [[USA Edition|USA Editions]] by Takara.}}
===Japanese multi-packs and exclusives===
*GC-23 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; metallic version) bonus figure
*Gold [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with gold [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; gold version) bonus figure. Was a exclusive in a Japanese toy magazine.
*Galaxy Convoy, Master Megatron & Starscream three-pack (clear versions, exclusively available via mail order for buyers of ''TV Magazine'')
*Master Galvatron (Galvatron; free pack-in figure available with September 2005 edition of ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine'')

{{note|This toy once again sported more (and more show-accurate) paint details than the Hasbro version. It was available in a unique box that was essentially a modified, downsized version of the packaging for the larger GD-01 Master Megatron (Takara's version of Cybertron Leader Class Megatron) toy.}}
==''Classics''==
===Series 5 (Wave 1)===
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (originally intended to be [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]])
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

===Series 6 (Wave 2)===
{{note|This wave had even worse distribution than the early ''Cybertron'' waves and was only available at specialty stores and online retailers. They showed up in huge numbers at the Australian retail store Big W, for some reason.}}
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (originally intended to be [[Motormaster]])
*[[Whirl (G1)|Autobot Whirl]]

===Cybertron Collection===
{{note|These toys were re-releases of past ''Legends'' figures in unchanged decos and ''Classics''-style packaging; they were found at KB Toys, Kmart, Big Lots and Meijer stores in 2008, although it's possible they were already available in 2007 — nobody really seemed to care.}}
* Hot Shot (Legends of Cybertron)
* Leo Prime (Classics Legends)
* Optimus Prime (Legends of Cybertron)
* Soundwave (Legends of Cybertron)

==''Movie (2007)''==
===Series 7 (Wave 1)===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]

{{note|Initial shipments of this wave included a slightly off-color version of Autobot Ratchet. Later shipments included a more widespread "fixed" color version. Both color variants were available in the United States as well as on other markets, including Europe.}}
===Series 8 (Wave 2)===
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

===Series 9 (Wave 3)===
{{note|This wave once again saw limited distibution on the United States market (possible because retailers were discontinuing the ''Movie'' Legends Class single pack assortment). The two toys saw a more widespread release on other markets, including Europe.}}
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

===Series 9 (Wave 4)===
{{note|These toys were only released as single packs in Europe and Australasia; elsewhere, they were only released as part of ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs. Oddly, they were still labeled as "Series 9", the same number previously used for the Starscream/Blackout wave (also on the "international"/European packaging).}}
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Battle Jazz]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]]

===Allspark Battles===
'''Wave 1'''

*Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher
*Rescue Ratchet vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade

'''Wave 2'''

*Ironhide vs. Desert Blackout
*Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream

'''Wave 3'''

*Bumblebee vs. [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]
*Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron

===US exclusive multi-packs===
*Generations Legends (exclusively available at Target stores) - Optimus Prime (Movie), Optimus Prime (Cybertron), Megatron (Movie), Megatron (Cybertron)
*Battle for the Allspark (exclusively available at Toys "R" Us stores) - Optimus Prime, Autobot Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Barricade
*Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee & Autobot Jazz bonus figures (exclusively available at Costco stores)

{{note|None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection)===
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Jazz
*Ratchet
*Megatron
*Barricade

{{note|These toys were distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. They were [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] (but didn't include [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] or [[Chase figure|chase figures]]), and unlike the ''Cybertron'' EZ Collection figures, they were identical to their Hasbro counterparts (Ratchet was only available as the less [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] "off-color" variant). Ratchet and Jazz are also notable for not sporting the [[Trademark|"Autobot" prefixes]] the Hasbro versions (and the TakaraTomy versions of the larger [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]]) sported in front of their names.}}
===Japanese exclusives===
*Bumblebee (clear yellow "Scanning" version; free pack-in figure available with August 2007 edition of ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine)
*Bumblebee (metallic version; free pack-in figure available with the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] DVD, exclusive to Tsutaya Records stores)

==''Animated''==
[[Hasbro Toy Shop]] had previously listed a category for an ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Legends series, but no figures were announced, and it has since been removed from the site. Instead, Legends-sized toys based on ''Animated'' characters were released as part of the ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' line.

[[Image:AnimatedLegends.jpg|left|190px|thumb|]]
However, there were two Target [[exclusive]] three-packs released as part of the ''Animated'' line, each containing a redeco of a mass retail ''Animated'' Deluxe Class toy and two Legends Class figures, which were also released as single packs in the ''Universe'' line (see below). There is one slight difference in the ''Animated'' Prowl and Bumblebee in the packs than the ''Universe'' single releases. The Target Packs have silver Autobot symbols, while their ''Universe'' releases have the standard red with white backgrounds. Bumblebee, Optimus, and Starscream also have slightly darker paint jobs, with Bumblebee having a darker yellow and windows, and Starscream resembling Thundercracker. Optimus's blue is lighter than the ''Universe'' release.

{{-}}

===Target exclusive Deluxe bonus packs===
*[[Lockdown|Stealth Lockdown]] with [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Rescue Ratchet]] with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]

==''Universe''==
===Wave 1===
* [[Onslaught (G1)|''Classic'' Onslaught]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|''Classic'' Red Alert]]
* [[Starscream (G1)|''Classic'' Starscream]]

===Wave 2===
* [[Jazz (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Jazz]]
* [[Hound (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Hound]]
* [[Megatron (G1)|''Classic''/''Generation 2'' Megatron]]

===Wave 3===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)|''Animated'' Prowl]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|''Animated'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 4===
* [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]]
* [[Brawn (G1)|''G1'' Brawn]]
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|''G1'' Beachcomber]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|''G1'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 5===
* [[Cosmos (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Cosmos]]
*[[Warpath (G1)|''G1'' Warpath]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|''G1'' Rodimus]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Wheelie]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

===Target exclusive 5-packs===
* '''Aerial Rivals''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
:* [[Blades]]
:* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
:* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
:* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

* '''Special Team Leaders''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]]
:* [[Hun-Gurrr]]
:* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
:* [[Scattershot|Scattorshot]]
:* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]

===Henkei! Henkei!===
:* C-18 Attack Team Minibots (Beachcomber, Brawn, and Cliffjumper)
:* C-19 Spy Team Minibots (Wheelie, Warpath, and Cosmos)

{{note| These feature more show-accurate paints jobs. Cliffjumper is a repaint of G1 Bumblebee.}}

==Revenge Of The Fallen==
'''Wave 1'''

:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)| Optimus Prime]]
:* [[Bumblebee (Movie)| Bumblebee]]
:* Autobot Springer
:* Jetfire

==Trivia==
* During the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, there was some confusion as to the actual name of the price-point: It was variously solicited to online retailers as ''Cybertron All-Stars'' and ''Legends of Cybertron''. Online retailers even confirmed having received initial shipments alternatively sporting either name on the shipping cases, although later shipments exclusively sported the "Legends" name. The toys themselves, however, didn't sport ''any'' size-class-specific name on the packaging. Meanwhile, [[Hasbro]] originally listed the toys under the name ''Cybertron Micro Series'' on their [http://www.transformers.com/ official Transformers website], but later changed those listings to "Legends" as well. Later toylines that included toys of the same size class (including [[Redeco|redecos]] of the ''Cybertron''-derived molds) specifically used names such as ''Legends Class'' on the packaging, so that title seems to have won out. However, the "Cybertron" part of the name has never been used in an official capacity anywhere outside the ''Cybertron'' toyline.

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Classics]]
[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Legends Class (2005)

2009-05-29T19:53:58Z

86.133.16.90: /* Revenge Of The Fallen */

{{disambig3|Legends}}
The '''Legends Class''' (originally known as '''Legends of Cybertron'''; see [[Legends Class#Trivia|Trivia]] below), known as ''EZ Collection'' in Japan, is a sub-line of ''Transformers'' toys that are about 3 inches in height. All the original molds are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other [[Size class|size classes]], which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the ''Legends'' toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toylines.

The ''Legends'' size class originally started out as a sub-set during the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the [[Cybertron (cartoon)|show's]] core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "[[market six]]" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' characters for the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line.

The 2007 [[Transformers (2007)|live action movie]] [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]] introduced a batch of entirely new molds, later expanded by various redecos of those molds, most of which were available as part of the ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs (which also introduced more new molds).

The [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' line]] features more redecos of the old ''Cybertron''-derived molds as ''Generation 1'' characters, coupled with new molds, which are thus far alternatively "Classic" toys based on ''Generation 1'' and ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' characters and Legends-sized versions of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' characters, which are released as part of the ''Universe'' rather than the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' toyline.

==''Cybertron''==
===Series 1 (Wave 1)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

===Series 2 (Wave 2)===
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]

{{note|Waves 1 and 2 were only available at smaller retailers and specialty stores. Waves 3 (including carry-overs from wave 2) and 4 were also available at Toys"R"Us and Kmart.}}
===Series 3 (Wave 3)===
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (Cybertron Defense Red Alert body)
*[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]
*[[Vector Prime]]

===Series 4 (Wave 4)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Excellion]] deco)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (Galaxy Force Optimus Prime deco)
*[[Sunstorm (LOC)|Sunstorm]]
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]

===US multi-packs===
*Legends 4-Pack (Target exclusive, unchanged [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]])

===US convention exclusives===
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (San Diego Comic-Con 2005, free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] ([[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] deco; [[BotCon 2005]], free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)

===Japanese single pack releases (EZ Collection)===
*Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Master Megatron (Megatron)
*Starscream

{{note|These three toys sported more (and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]) paint details than the Hasbro versions (Galaxy Convoy was missing most of the Hasbro version's yellow paint). In a somewhat unique marketing move, they were packed in blister bubbles on cardbacks taken from the Hasbro versions (with the obligatory sticker sporting Japanese legal information on the back), but with new, Japanese-language name inserts for the blister bubble. They were not officially recognized as [[USA Edition|USA Editions]] by Takara.}}
===Japanese multi-packs and exclusives===
*GC-23 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; metallic version) bonus figure
*Gold [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with gold [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; gold version) bonus figure. Was a exclusive in a Japanese toy magazine.
*Galaxy Convoy, Master Megatron & Starscream three-pack (clear versions, exclusively available via mail order for buyers of ''TV Magazine'')
*Master Galvatron (Galvatron; free pack-in figure available with September 2005 edition of ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine'')

{{note|This toy once again sported more (and more show-accurate) paint details than the Hasbro version. It was available in a unique box that was essentially a modified, downsized version of the packaging for the larger GD-01 Master Megatron (Takara's version of Cybertron Leader Class Megatron) toy.}}
==''Classics''==
===Series 5 (Wave 1)===
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (originally intended to be [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]])
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

===Series 6 (Wave 2)===
{{note|This wave had even worse distribution than the early ''Cybertron'' waves and was only available at specialty stores and online retailers. They showed up in huge numbers at the Australian retail store Big W, for some reason.}}
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (originally intended to be [[Motormaster]])
*[[Whirl (G1)|Autobot Whirl]]

===Cybertron Collection===
{{note|These toys were re-releases of past ''Legends'' figures in unchanged decos and ''Classics''-style packaging; they were found at KB Toys, Kmart, Big Lots and Meijer stores in 2008, although it's possible they were already available in 2007 — nobody really seemed to care.}}
* Hot Shot (Legends of Cybertron)
* Leo Prime (Classics Legends)
* Optimus Prime (Legends of Cybertron)
* Soundwave (Legends of Cybertron)

==''Movie (2007)''==
===Series 7 (Wave 1)===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]

{{note|Initial shipments of this wave included a slightly off-color version of Autobot Ratchet. Later shipments included a more widespread "fixed" color version. Both color variants were available in the United States as well as on other markets, including Europe.}}
===Series 8 (Wave 2)===
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

===Series 9 (Wave 3)===
{{note|This wave once again saw limited distibution on the United States market (possible because retailers were discontinuing the ''Movie'' Legends Class single pack assortment). The two toys saw a more widespread release on other markets, including Europe.}}
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

===Series 9 (Wave 4)===
{{note|These toys were only released as single packs in Europe and Australasia; elsewhere, they were only released as part of ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs. Oddly, they were still labeled as "Series 9", the same number previously used for the Starscream/Blackout wave (also on the "international"/European packaging).}}
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Battle Jazz]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]]

===Allspark Battles===
'''Wave 1'''

*Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher
*Rescue Ratchet vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade

'''Wave 2'''

*Ironhide vs. Desert Blackout
*Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream

'''Wave 3'''

*Bumblebee vs. [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]
*Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron

===US exclusive multi-packs===
*Generations Legends (exclusively available at Target stores) - Optimus Prime (Movie), Optimus Prime (Cybertron), Megatron (Movie), Megatron (Cybertron)
*Battle for the Allspark (exclusively available at Toys "R" Us stores) - Optimus Prime, Autobot Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Barricade
*Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee & Autobot Jazz bonus figures (exclusively available at Costco stores)

{{note|None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection)===
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Jazz
*Ratchet
*Megatron
*Barricade

{{note|These toys were distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. They were [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] (but didn't include [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] or [[Chase figure|chase figures]]), and unlike the ''Cybertron'' EZ Collection figures, they were identical to their Hasbro counterparts (Ratchet was only available as the less [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] "off-color" variant). Ratchet and Jazz are also notable for not sporting the [[Trademark|"Autobot" prefixes]] the Hasbro versions (and the TakaraTomy versions of the larger [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]]) sported in front of their names.}}
===Japanese exclusives===
*Bumblebee (clear yellow "Scanning" version; free pack-in figure available with August 2007 edition of ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine)
*Bumblebee (metallic version; free pack-in figure available with the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] DVD, exclusive to Tsutaya Records stores)

==''Animated''==
[[Hasbro Toy Shop]] had previously listed a category for an ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Legends series, but no figures were announced, and it has since been removed from the site. Instead, Legends-sized toys based on ''Animated'' characters were released as part of the ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' line.

[[Image:AnimatedLegends.jpg|left|190px|thumb|]]
However, there were two Target [[exclusive]] three-packs released as part of the ''Animated'' line, each containing a redeco of a mass retail ''Animated'' Deluxe Class toy and two Legends Class figures, which were also released as single packs in the ''Universe'' line (see below). There is one slight difference in the ''Animated'' Prowl and Bumblebee in the packs than the ''Universe'' single releases. The Target Packs have silver Autobot symbols, while their ''Universe'' releases have the standard red with white backgrounds. Bumblebee, Optimus, and Starscream also have slightly darker paint jobs, with Bumblebee having a darker yellow and windows, and Starscream resembling Thundercracker. Optimus's blue is lighter than the ''Universe'' release.

{{-}}

===Target exclusive Deluxe bonus packs===
*[[Lockdown|Stealth Lockdown]] with [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Rescue Ratchet]] with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]

==''Universe''==
===Wave 1===
* [[Onslaught (G1)|''Classic'' Onslaught]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|''Classic'' Red Alert]]
* [[Starscream (G1)|''Classic'' Starscream]]

===Wave 2===
* [[Jazz (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Jazz]]
* [[Hound (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Hound]]
* [[Megatron (G1)|''Classic''/''Generation 2'' Megatron]]

===Wave 3===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)|''Animated'' Prowl]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|''Animated'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 4===
* [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]]
* [[Brawn (G1)|''G1'' Brawn]]
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|''G1'' Beachcomber]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|''G1'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 5===
* [[Cosmos (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Cosmos]]
*[[Warpath (G1)|''G1'' Warpath]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|''G1'' Rodimus]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Wheelie]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

===Target exclusive 5-packs===
* '''Aerial Rivals''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
* [[Blades]]
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

* '''Special Team Leaders''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]]
* [[Hun-Gurrr]]
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
* [[Scattershot|Scattorshot]]
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]

===Henkei! Henkei!===
:* C-18 Attack Team Minibots (Beachcomber, Brawn, and Cliffjumper)
:* C-19 Spy Team Minibots (Wheelie, Warpath, and Cosmos)

{{note| These feature more show-accurate paints jobs. Cliffjumper is a repaint of G1 Bumblebee.}}

==Revenge Of The Fallen==
'''Wave 1'''

:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)| Optimus Prime]]
:* [[Bumblebee (Movie)| Bumblebee]]
:* Autobot Springer
:* Jetfire

==Trivia==
* During the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, there was some confusion as to the actual name of the price-point: It was variously solicited to online retailers as ''Cybertron All-Stars'' and ''Legends of Cybertron''. Online retailers even confirmed having received initial shipments alternatively sporting either name on the shipping cases, although later shipments exclusively sported the "Legends" name. The toys themselves, however, didn't sport ''any'' size-class-specific name on the packaging. Meanwhile, [[Hasbro]] originally listed the toys under the name ''Cybertron Micro Series'' on their [http://www.transformers.com/ official Transformers website], but later changed those listings to "Legends" as well. Later toylines that included toys of the same size class (including [[Redeco|redecos]] of the ''Cybertron''-derived molds) specifically used names such as ''Legends Class'' on the packaging, so that title seems to have won out. However, the "Cybertron" part of the name has never been used in an official capacity anywhere outside the ''Cybertron'' toyline.

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Classics]]
[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Legends Class (2005)

2009-05-29T19:53:38Z

86.133.16.90: /* Henkei! Henkei! */

{{disambig3|Legends}}
The '''Legends Class''' (originally known as '''Legends of Cybertron'''; see [[Legends Class#Trivia|Trivia]] below), known as ''EZ Collection'' in Japan, is a sub-line of ''Transformers'' toys that are about 3 inches in height. All the original molds are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other [[Size class|size classes]], which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the ''Legends'' toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toylines.

The ''Legends'' size class originally started out as a sub-set during the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the [[Cybertron (cartoon)|show's]] core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "[[market six]]" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' characters for the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line.

The 2007 [[Transformers (2007)|live action movie]] [[Movie (toyline)|toyline]] introduced a batch of entirely new molds, later expanded by various redecos of those molds, most of which were available as part of the ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs (which also introduced more new molds).

The [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' line]] features more redecos of the old ''Cybertron''-derived molds as ''Generation 1'' characters, coupled with new molds, which are thus far alternatively "Classic" toys based on ''Generation 1'' and ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' characters and Legends-sized versions of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' characters, which are released as part of the ''Universe'' rather than the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' toyline.

==''Cybertron''==
===Series 1 (Wave 1)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

===Series 2 (Wave 2)===
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]

{{note|Waves 1 and 2 were only available at smaller retailers and specialty stores. Waves 3 (including carry-overs from wave 2) and 4 were also available at Toys"R"Us and Kmart.}}
===Series 3 (Wave 3)===
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (Cybertron Defense Red Alert body)
*[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]
*[[Vector Prime]]

===Series 4 (Wave 4)===
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Excellion]] deco)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (Galaxy Force Optimus Prime deco)
*[[Sunstorm (LOC)|Sunstorm]]
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]

===US multi-packs===
*Legends 4-Pack (Target exclusive, unchanged [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]])

===US convention exclusives===
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (San Diego Comic-Con 2005, free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] ([[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] deco; [[BotCon 2005]], free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)

===Japanese single pack releases (EZ Collection)===
*Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Master Megatron (Megatron)
*Starscream

{{note|These three toys sported more (and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]) paint details than the Hasbro versions (Galaxy Convoy was missing most of the Hasbro version's yellow paint). In a somewhat unique marketing move, they were packed in blister bubbles on cardbacks taken from the Hasbro versions (with the obligatory sticker sporting Japanese legal information on the back), but with new, Japanese-language name inserts for the blister bubble. They were not officially recognized as [[USA Edition|USA Editions]] by Takara.}}
===Japanese multi-packs and exclusives===
*GC-23 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; metallic version) bonus figure
*Gold [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with gold [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit) and EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; gold version) bonus figure. Was a exclusive in a Japanese toy magazine.
*Galaxy Convoy, Master Megatron & Starscream three-pack (clear versions, exclusively available via mail order for buyers of ''TV Magazine'')
*Master Galvatron (Galvatron; free pack-in figure available with September 2005 edition of ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine'')

{{note|This toy once again sported more (and more show-accurate) paint details than the Hasbro version. It was available in a unique box that was essentially a modified, downsized version of the packaging for the larger GD-01 Master Megatron (Takara's version of Cybertron Leader Class Megatron) toy.}}
==''Classics''==
===Series 5 (Wave 1)===
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (originally intended to be [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]])
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

===Series 6 (Wave 2)===
{{note|This wave had even worse distribution than the early ''Cybertron'' waves and was only available at specialty stores and online retailers. They showed up in huge numbers at the Australian retail store Big W, for some reason.}}
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (originally intended to be [[Motormaster]])
*[[Whirl (G1)|Autobot Whirl]]

===Cybertron Collection===
{{note|These toys were re-releases of past ''Legends'' figures in unchanged decos and ''Classics''-style packaging; they were found at KB Toys, Kmart, Big Lots and Meijer stores in 2008, although it's possible they were already available in 2007 — nobody really seemed to care.}}
* Hot Shot (Legends of Cybertron)
* Leo Prime (Classics Legends)
* Optimus Prime (Legends of Cybertron)
* Soundwave (Legends of Cybertron)

==''Movie (2007)''==
===Series 7 (Wave 1)===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Autobot Ratchet]]

{{note|Initial shipments of this wave included a slightly off-color version of Autobot Ratchet. Later shipments included a more widespread "fixed" color version. Both color variants were available in the United States as well as on other markets, including Europe.}}
===Series 8 (Wave 2)===
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

===Series 9 (Wave 3)===
{{note|This wave once again saw limited distibution on the United States market (possible because retailers were discontinuing the ''Movie'' Legends Class single pack assortment). The two toys saw a more widespread release on other markets, including Europe.}}
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

===Series 9 (Wave 4)===
{{note|These toys were only released as single packs in Europe and Australasia; elsewhere, they were only released as part of ''Allspark Battles'' two-packs. Oddly, they were still labeled as "Series 9", the same number previously used for the Starscream/Blackout wave (also on the "international"/European packaging).}}
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Battle Jazz]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]]

===Allspark Battles===
'''Wave 1'''

*Autobot Jazz vs. Bonecrusher
*Rescue Ratchet vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade

'''Wave 2'''

*Ironhide vs. Desert Blackout
*Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream

'''Wave 3'''

*Bumblebee vs. [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]
*Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron

===US exclusive multi-packs===
*Generations Legends (exclusively available at Target stores) - Optimus Prime (Movie), Optimus Prime (Cybertron), Megatron (Movie), Megatron (Cybertron)
*Battle for the Allspark (exclusively available at Toys "R" Us stores) - Optimus Prime, Autobot Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Barricade
*Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class Bumblebee & Autobot Jazz bonus figures (exclusively available at Costco stores)

{{note|None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection)===
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Jazz
*Ratchet
*Megatron
*Barricade

{{note|These toys were distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. They were [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] (but didn't include [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] or [[Chase figure|chase figures]]), and unlike the ''Cybertron'' EZ Collection figures, they were identical to their Hasbro counterparts (Ratchet was only available as the less [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] "off-color" variant). Ratchet and Jazz are also notable for not sporting the [[Trademark|"Autobot" prefixes]] the Hasbro versions (and the TakaraTomy versions of the larger [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]]) sported in front of their names.}}
===Japanese exclusives===
*Bumblebee (clear yellow "Scanning" version; free pack-in figure available with August 2007 edition of ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine)
*Bumblebee (metallic version; free pack-in figure available with the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] DVD, exclusive to Tsutaya Records stores)

==''Animated''==
[[Hasbro Toy Shop]] had previously listed a category for an ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' Legends series, but no figures were announced, and it has since been removed from the site. Instead, Legends-sized toys based on ''Animated'' characters were released as part of the ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' line.

[[Image:AnimatedLegends.jpg|left|190px|thumb|]]
However, there were two Target [[exclusive]] three-packs released as part of the ''Animated'' line, each containing a redeco of a mass retail ''Animated'' Deluxe Class toy and two Legends Class figures, which were also released as single packs in the ''Universe'' line (see below). There is one slight difference in the ''Animated'' Prowl and Bumblebee in the packs than the ''Universe'' single releases. The Target Packs have silver Autobot symbols, while their ''Universe'' releases have the standard red with white backgrounds. Bumblebee, Optimus, and Starscream also have slightly darker paint jobs, with Bumblebee having a darker yellow and windows, and Starscream resembling Thundercracker. Optimus's blue is lighter than the ''Universe'' release.

{{-}}

===Target exclusive Deluxe bonus packs===
*[[Lockdown|Stealth Lockdown]] with [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Rescue Ratchet]] with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]

==''Universe''==
===Wave 1===
* [[Onslaught (G1)|''Classic'' Onslaught]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|''Classic'' Red Alert]]
* [[Starscream (G1)|''Classic'' Starscream]]

===Wave 2===
* [[Jazz (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Jazz]]
* [[Hound (G1)|''Classic'' Autobot Hound]]
* [[Megatron (G1)|''Classic''/''Generation 2'' Megatron]]

===Wave 3===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)|''Animated'' Prowl]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|''Animated'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 4===
* [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]]
* [[Brawn (G1)|''G1'' Brawn]]
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|''G1'' Beachcomber]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|''G1'' Bumblebee]]

===Wave 5===
* [[Cosmos (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Cosmos]]
*[[Warpath (G1)|''G1'' Warpath]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|''G1'' Rodimus]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|''G1'' Autobot Wheelie]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

===Target exclusive 5-packs===
* '''Aerial Rivals''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
* [[Blades]]
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

* '''Special Team Leaders''' (Classic Series):

:* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]]
* [[Hun-Gurrr]]
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
* [[Scattershot|Scattorshot]]
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]

===Henkei! Henkei!===
:* C-18 Attack Team Minibots (Beachcomber, Brawn, and Cliffjumper)
:* C-19 Spy Team Minibots (Wheelie, Warpath, and Cosmos)

{{note| These feature more show-accurate paints jobs. Cliffjumper is a repaint of G1 Bumblebee.}}

==Revenge Of The Fallen==
'''Wave 1'''

:* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)| Optimus Prime]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)| Bumblebee]]
* Autobot Springer
* Jetfire

==Trivia==
* During the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline's run, there was some confusion as to the actual name of the price-point: It was variously solicited to online retailers as ''Cybertron All-Stars'' and ''Legends of Cybertron''. Online retailers even confirmed having received initial shipments alternatively sporting either name on the shipping cases, although later shipments exclusively sported the "Legends" name. The toys themselves, however, didn't sport ''any'' size-class-specific name on the packaging. Meanwhile, [[Hasbro]] originally listed the toys under the name ''Cybertron Micro Series'' on their [http://www.transformers.com/ official Transformers website], but later changed those listings to "Legends" as well. Later toylines that included toys of the same size class (including [[Redeco|redecos]] of the ''Cybertron''-derived molds) specifically used names such as ''Legends Class'' on the packaging, so that title seems to have won out. However, the "Cybertron" part of the name has never been used in an official capacity anywhere outside the ''Cybertron'' toyline.

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Classics]]
[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Generic

2009-05-29T10:17:07Z

86.133.16.90: /* Animated */

[[Image:VictoryMicroCriminalsEp18.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What do any of us turn into?]]
A "'''generic'''" is the fan-coined, unofficial term for any unnamed background [[Transformer]] that is clearly not intended to represent any previously existing and named toy/character. Generics are frequently used to fill out crowd scenes and battles, and often (though not always) employ repeated standardized designs (especially in the older material such as the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]).

It is rare that a generic gets a speaking part, but it has happened from time to time. However, if the character is given a name he/she ceases to be a generic and becomes a regular old character (see [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] for an example of such an apotheosis).

== Notable generics==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Image:GenericDecepticons MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure the Decepticons were cheating.]]
*[[Seeker]]s - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.

*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] - At times, there were more than three. Though to be fair, it's speculated that Reflector was just one guy who could clone himself...

*[[Junkion]]s - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.

*Paradrons - The entire population of [[Paradron]] save for [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] were generics, especially their [[Paradron Medic|medics]].

=== Marvel comics ===
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:Generic decepticons marvel 1.jpg|thumb|210px|left|Optimus Prime? Who's that meant to be?]]
* The [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the Marvel comic featured a very high proportion of generic characters - probably more than any issue of a Transformers comic since. Many of these were recycled from existing character models and some may be simple coloring errors, though a generic that resembles a miscolored [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] leading the Decepticons' assault on the Ark may take more explaining. A number of the generics in battle scenes tote weapons like [[Ion blaster]]s and [[Fusion cannon]]s.

* ''A generic Decepticon technician of a standard design originally created by [[Will Simpson]] for [[Resurrection!|issue #103]] was forcibly upgraded into a [[Straxus (G1)|clone of Megatron]].''

* ''[[Dan Reed]] drew hundreds of generic "zombie" Transformers for the stories "[[City of Fear!]]" and "[[Legion of the Lost!]]"''

===Beast Wars===
*Numerous generic [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were seen being jostled within [[Predacon Command Outpost One]] when the station was struck by the [[transwarp wavefront]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

=== Beast Machines ===
*''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[character model]]s created for the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]" were modified to represent various generic Cybertronian citizens who were infected with Megatron's transformation lock virus.
* A [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwavey]] character model appears in [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]'s flashback. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit|Forbidden Fruit}}
* A [[Prowl (G1)|Prowlish]] character model shows up as a corpse in a Vehicon factory. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}}

{{collist|2|
[[Image:Bm soundwave.jpg|thumb|200px|center|Soundwave? Never heard of that guy.]]
[[Image:ProwlMaybe BM.jpg|thumb|200px|center|And at long last we have found ''[[Bluestreak]]''!]]
}}

=== Armada ===
[[Image:Prominent generic.png|left|100px|thumb|"I had a bigger role than Overload!"]]
* Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out using Generation 1 cartoon character models, creating several odd instances of classic characters getting remarkably awkward (and often randomly-colored) cameos.

* Depending on who was animating the episode, the masses of [[Mini-Con]]s combined toy-characters with either randomly-colored toy-based models or entirely-new designs... or, in one notable instance, [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s character model!

=== Energon ===
[[Image:EnergonGeneric.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"Absolutely, positively not made of the corpses of other more important characters, SIR!"]]
* Due to the computer generated nature of the graphics, both Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out with generics assembled from parts of other existing or unused character models. [[Wing Saber]]'s original "Wing Dagger" form is one such example of a mixed-and-matched generic character model.
<br clear="all" />
=== Devil's Due comics ===
[[Image:Joetfii 03a.jpg|left|150px|thumb|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]
* After the events of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]] left the Decepticons short on troops, in [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.
* Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" from the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] (as seen to the right) who did not, in fact appear in the issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)|Ravages]], [[Sweep|Sweeps]] and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage.
* At the series' conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medic (Devil's Due)|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

{{-}}

=== Animated ===

In Season 3, many Generics flesh out crowd scenes. Normally these Generics are just randomly colored characters, but sometimes they have [[Bumper (Animated)|new heads]] and [[Tap-Out (Animated)|posture]], or sometimes even a [[Glyph (Animated)|new gender]]! This is especially noticable in [[Decepticon Air]], [[This Is Why I Hate Machines]] and [[Endgame, Part II]].

==External links==
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/pages/generics.htm Generics at the Obscure Transformers Website]
*[http://www.geocities.com/regenesis0/jets/ Generic G1 Decepticons list]
*[http://www.insecticons.com/screencapsarm/s-npcs.html Armada Background Characters at insecticons.com]

{{stub}}

[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Generic

2009-05-29T10:16:46Z

86.133.16.90:

[[Image:VictoryMicroCriminalsEp18.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What do any of us turn into?]]
A "'''generic'''" is the fan-coined, unofficial term for any unnamed background [[Transformer]] that is clearly not intended to represent any previously existing and named toy/character. Generics are frequently used to fill out crowd scenes and battles, and often (though not always) employ repeated standardized designs (especially in the older material such as the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]).

It is rare that a generic gets a speaking part, but it has happened from time to time. However, if the character is given a name he/she ceases to be a generic and becomes a regular old character (see [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] for an example of such an apotheosis).

== Notable generics==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Image:GenericDecepticons MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure the Decepticons were cheating.]]
*[[Seeker]]s - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.

*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] - At times, there were more than three. Though to be fair, it's speculated that Reflector was just one guy who could clone himself...

*[[Junkion]]s - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.

*Paradrons - The entire population of [[Paradron]] save for [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] were generics, especially their [[Paradron Medic|medics]].

=== Marvel comics ===
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:Generic decepticons marvel 1.jpg|thumb|210px|left|Optimus Prime? Who's that meant to be?]]
* The [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the Marvel comic featured a very high proportion of generic characters - probably more than any issue of a Transformers comic since. Many of these were recycled from existing character models and some may be simple coloring errors, though a generic that resembles a miscolored [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] leading the Decepticons' assault on the Ark may take more explaining. A number of the generics in battle scenes tote weapons like [[Ion blaster]]s and [[Fusion cannon]]s.

* ''A generic Decepticon technician of a standard design originally created by [[Will Simpson]] for [[Resurrection!|issue #103]] was forcibly upgraded into a [[Straxus (G1)|clone of Megatron]].''

* ''[[Dan Reed]] drew hundreds of generic "zombie" Transformers for the stories "[[City of Fear!]]" and "[[Legion of the Lost!]]"''

===Beast Wars===
*Numerous generic [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were seen being jostled within [[Predacon Command Outpost One]] when the station was struck by the [[transwarp wavefront]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

=== Beast Machines ===
*''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[character model]]s created for the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]" were modified to represent various generic Cybertronian citizens who were infected with Megatron's transformation lock virus.
* A [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwavey]] character model appears in [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]'s flashback. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit|Forbidden Fruit}}
* A [[Prowl (G1)|Prowlish]] character model shows up as a corpse in a Vehicon factory. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}}

{{collist|2|
[[Image:Bm soundwave.jpg|thumb|200px|center|Soundwave? Never heard of that guy.]]
[[Image:ProwlMaybe BM.jpg|thumb|200px|center|And at long last we have found ''[[Bluestreak]]''!]]
}}

=== Armada ===
[[Image:Prominent generic.png|left|100px|thumb|"I had a bigger role than Overload!"]]
* Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out using Generation 1 cartoon character models, creating several odd instances of classic characters getting remarkably awkward (and often randomly-colored) cameos.

* Depending on who was animating the episode, the masses of [[Mini-Con]]s combined toy-characters with either randomly-colored toy-based models or entirely-new designs... or, in one notable instance, [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s character model!

=== Energon ===
[[Image:EnergonGeneric.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"Absolutely, positively not made of the corpses of other more important characters, SIR!"]]
* Due to the computer generated nature of the graphics, both Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out with generics assembled from parts of other existing or unused character models. [[Wing Saber]]'s original "Wing Dagger" form is one such example of a mixed-and-matched generic character model.
<br clear="all" />
=== Devil's Due comics ===
[[Image:Joetfii 03a.jpg|left|150px|thumb|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]
* After the events of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]] left the Decepticons short on troops, in [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.
* Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" from the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] (as seen to the right) who did not, in fact appear in the issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)|Ravages]], [[Sweep|Sweeps]] and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage.
* At the series' conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medic (Devil's Due)|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

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=== Animated ===

In Season 3, many Generics flesh out crowd scenes. Normally these Generics are just randomly colored characters, but sometimes they have [[Bumper (Animated)|new heads]] and [[Tap-Out (Animated)|posture]], or sometimes even a [[Glyph (Animated)|new gender]]! This is especially noticable in [[Decepticon Air]], [[This Is Why I hate Machines]] and [[Endgame, Part II]].

==External links==
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/pages/generics.htm Generics at the Obscure Transformers Website]
*[http://www.geocities.com/regenesis0/jets/ Generic G1 Decepticons list]
*[http://www.insecticons.com/screencapsarm/s-npcs.html Armada Background Characters at insecticons.com]

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