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Transformers: Armada (cartoon)

2009-10-17T13:48:10Z

91.114.234.73: /* Kid Rhino */

{{nav-armada}}
'''''Armada''''' is a ''Transformers'' cartoon series that ran from 2002-2003, in support of the franchise of the same name. The show initiated a total continuity reboot, setting up a brand new ''Transformers'' universe separate from any previous storyline. Together with its two sequels, this continuity family is now known as the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
''Armada'''s universe is most distinguished by the presence and importance of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]], a race of human-sized Transformers that, when "[[Powerlinx|powerlinxed]]" to their larger brethren, would unleash a flood of energy. Because of the great potential for their exploitation, the Mini-Cons attempt to abstain from the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war and flee [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing on [[Earth]] and its moon. When some Mini-Cons are accidentally reactivated in 2002 by clumsy teenagers, a beacon alerts both the Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron, who track them to Earth and continue their battle here.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
* [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
* [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]
* [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] ([[Brian Dobson]])
* [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] ([[Ward Perry]])
* [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] ([[Sam Vincent]])
* [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen/Hoist]] ([[Dale Wilson]])

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] ([[Don Brown]])
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
* [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] ([[Doug Parker]])
* [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])

|c3=
* [[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
* [[Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
* [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] ([[Andrew Francis]])
* [[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
* [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c4=
* [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
* [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] (Paul Dobson)
* [[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

|h5=[[Mini-Con]]s|c5=
* [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]
* [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]
** [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
** [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]]
** [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]]

* [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]: [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]
** [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]]
** [[Runway]]
** [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]

* [[Race Mini-Con Team]]: [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]
** [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]
** [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]]
** [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]

* [[Space Mini-Con Team]]: [[Requiem Blaster]]
** [[Astroscope]]
** [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]]
** [[Sky Blast]]
|nonumbering=true
}}

Narrator: [[Jim Conrad]]

==Major Locations==
* [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
*[[Cybertron Base (Armada)|Cybertron Base]] (Autobot HQ)
*[[Cosmoscope Research Center]]

* [[Lunar Base (Armada)|Lunar Base]] (Decepticon HQ)
* [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]

==Production==
''Armada'' was the first Transformers cartoon to be co-developed in the United States and Japan. The show was produced in Japan, aired first in the United States, and then aired later in Japan. Dubbing for the US version was done by ADR studio [[Voicebox Productions|Voicebox]].

==Criticisms==
The US dub of ''Armada'' was plagued with errors. Most explicit is the repeated misnaming of characters, particularly the Mini-Cons. More subtle clues point to scripts that were transliterated and never given a proper re-write to adapt them for a Western audience.

The show also featured wildly varying animation quality. This is due in large part to an extremely rushed production schedule; Voicebox often received unfinished animation to work with, and rarely had time to get more than a first-draft translation of the script together in time for recording.

The cause of this rush job is still under speculation, but there appear to be two primary suspects:

* Initial plans called for [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] to supply character models for the series (at least, that was the claim), but that never materialized, possibly throwing off production schedules.
* [[Cartoon Network]], the channel that aired the show, reportedly would not sign off on the series without a certain number of episodes already finished, forcing a rush job to get the cartoon out to coincide with the toy line's release.

Even accounting for the rushed dub, ''Armada'''s scripting tends to be of poor quality. Characters give long, rambling, semi-coherent monologues, react strangely to one another's dialog, have very disjointed "conversations", reiterate obvious plot points to one another, and repeatedly use stock phrases such as "Hey, wait up!" Moments of intended silence are filled with babble, especially the dreaded "Uh?" every time a character reacts to anything.

The show has also taken flack for the repetitive nature of its first half, in which the same small groups of Autobots and Decepticons hunt for Mini-Cons in one episode after another. The threat of Unicron, as well as the gradually expanding cast, eventually led to more wide-ranging stories.

==Reception==
Although fans had a [[Pokeformers|mixed reaction]] towards the product as a whole (which is [[Ruined FOREVER|typical]] of ''any'' new series), it was ''incredibly'' successful with the target audience, children ages 4-9. The toys sold like hotcakes, prompting Hasbro to pad out the tail end of the toyline with a number of ''Beast Wars'' redecos.

The success of ''Armada'' led to the more expensive R&D that went into the next two franchises, ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]''. It also prompted the launch of the ''Transformers [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' subline, as demand for Transformers product continued to outstrip Hasbro's ability to develop new molds.

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Armada episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[First Encounter]]
#[[Metamorphosis]]
#[[Base]]
#[[Comrade]]
#[[Soldier]]
#[[Jungle]]
#[[Carnival]]
#[[Palace]]
#[[Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation]]
#[[Underground]]
#[[Ruin]]
#[[Prehistory]]
#[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]
#[[Overmatch]]
#[[Gale]]
#[[Credulous]]
#[[Conspiracy]]
#[[Trust (Armada)|Trust]]
#[[Vacation]]
#[[Reinforcement]]
#[[Decisive Battle]]
#[[Vow]]
#[[Rebellion]]
#[[Chase (episode)|Chase]]
#[[Tactician]]
#[[Linkup|Link Up]]
#[[Detection]]
#[[Awakening]]
#[[Desperate]]
#[[Runaway]]
#[[Past, Part 1]]
#[[Past, Part 2]]
#[[Sacrifice]]
#[[Regeneration]]
#[[Rescue]]
#[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]
#[[Crack]]
#[[Threaten]]
#[[Crisis]]
#[[Remorse]]
#[[Depart]]
#[[Miracle]]
#[[Puppet]]
#[[Uprising]]
#[[Dash (episode)|Dash]]
#[[Drift (episode)|Drift]]
#[[Portent]]
#[[Cramp]]
#[[Alliance (episode)|Alliance]]
#[[Union]]
#[[Origin]]
#[[Mortal Combat]]
}}

==DVD releases==
{{anchor|DVD}}
===''Micron Legend''===
====Columbia Music Entertainment====
The ''Micron Legend'' version of ''Armada'' was released on DVD by [[Columbia Music Entertainment]] in [[Japan]] while the series was still on air for a total of 13 volumes. Initial releases of each volume included a bonus mini-con figure and [[Linkage (comic)|an original comic sidestory]] which helped to fill in some of the series' gaps.
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 1'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 2'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 3'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 4'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 5'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 6'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 7'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 8'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 9'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 10'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 11'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 12'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 13'''
{{-}}

===''Armada''===
====Universal====
[[Universal]] released several DVD collections of ''Armada'' in the UK.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 01''' (2003)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 02''' (2003)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 03''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Triple Collection''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 04''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Collector's Edition''' (2007)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection''' (2008)
{{-}}

====Kid Rhino====
[[Kid Rhino]] released a few collection discs in the United States, before releasing the entire series in two box sets.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best Battles''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Flashbacks''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Battle for the Mini-Cons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Power of the Mini-Cons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Autobots''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Decepticons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part One''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two''' (2006)
{{-}}

====KSMFilm====
[[KSMFilm]] released two DVD Boxsets, each including 26 Episodes with german and english Audio, in Germany.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One''' (2008)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two''' (2009)

==External links==
*[http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Knight/6670/my_micron/armada-legend.html Site comparing animation differences between Armada and Micron Legend]

*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B6%85%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD%E4%BD%93%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC_%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC Japanese Wiki '''Transformers Micron Legend''' article]

[[Category:Armada| Armada (cartoon)]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Transformers: Armada (cartoon)

2009-10-17T13:47:46Z

91.114.234.73: /* Kid Rhino */

{{nav-armada}}
'''''Armada''''' is a ''Transformers'' cartoon series that ran from 2002-2003, in support of the franchise of the same name. The show initiated a total continuity reboot, setting up a brand new ''Transformers'' universe separate from any previous storyline. Together with its two sequels, this continuity family is now known as the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
''Armada'''s universe is most distinguished by the presence and importance of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]], a race of human-sized Transformers that, when "[[Powerlinx|powerlinxed]]" to their larger brethren, would unleash a flood of energy. Because of the great potential for their exploitation, the Mini-Cons attempt to abstain from the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war and flee [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing on [[Earth]] and its moon. When some Mini-Cons are accidentally reactivated in 2002 by clumsy teenagers, a beacon alerts both the Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron, who track them to Earth and continue their battle here.

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
* [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
* [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]
* [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] ([[Brian Dobson]])
* [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] ([[Ward Perry]])
* [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] ([[Sam Vincent]])
* [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen/Hoist]] ([[Dale Wilson]])

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] ([[Don Brown]])
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
* [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] ([[Doug Parker]])
* [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])

|c3=
* [[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
* [[Alexis]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
* [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] ([[Andrew Francis]])
* [[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
* [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c4=
* [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
* [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] (Paul Dobson)
* [[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])

|h5=[[Mini-Con]]s|c5=
* [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]
* [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]
** [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
** [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]]
** [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]]

* [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]: [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]
** [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]]
** [[Runway]]
** [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]

* [[Race Mini-Con Team]]: [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]
** [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]
** [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]]
** [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]

* [[Space Mini-Con Team]]: [[Requiem Blaster]]
** [[Astroscope]]
** [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]]
** [[Sky Blast]]
|nonumbering=true
}}

Narrator: [[Jim Conrad]]

==Major Locations==
* [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
*[[Cybertron Base (Armada)|Cybertron Base]] (Autobot HQ)
*[[Cosmoscope Research Center]]

* [[Lunar Base (Armada)|Lunar Base]] (Decepticon HQ)
* [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]

==Production==
''Armada'' was the first Transformers cartoon to be co-developed in the United States and Japan. The show was produced in Japan, aired first in the United States, and then aired later in Japan. Dubbing for the US version was done by ADR studio [[Voicebox Productions|Voicebox]].

==Criticisms==
The US dub of ''Armada'' was plagued with errors. Most explicit is the repeated misnaming of characters, particularly the Mini-Cons. More subtle clues point to scripts that were transliterated and never given a proper re-write to adapt them for a Western audience.

The show also featured wildly varying animation quality. This is due in large part to an extremely rushed production schedule; Voicebox often received unfinished animation to work with, and rarely had time to get more than a first-draft translation of the script together in time for recording.

The cause of this rush job is still under speculation, but there appear to be two primary suspects:

* Initial plans called for [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] to supply character models for the series (at least, that was the claim), but that never materialized, possibly throwing off production schedules.
* [[Cartoon Network]], the channel that aired the show, reportedly would not sign off on the series without a certain number of episodes already finished, forcing a rush job to get the cartoon out to coincide with the toy line's release.

Even accounting for the rushed dub, ''Armada'''s scripting tends to be of poor quality. Characters give long, rambling, semi-coherent monologues, react strangely to one another's dialog, have very disjointed "conversations", reiterate obvious plot points to one another, and repeatedly use stock phrases such as "Hey, wait up!" Moments of intended silence are filled with babble, especially the dreaded "Uh?" every time a character reacts to anything.

The show has also taken flack for the repetitive nature of its first half, in which the same small groups of Autobots and Decepticons hunt for Mini-Cons in one episode after another. The threat of Unicron, as well as the gradually expanding cast, eventually led to more wide-ranging stories.

==Reception==
Although fans had a [[Pokeformers|mixed reaction]] towards the product as a whole (which is [[Ruined FOREVER|typical]] of ''any'' new series), it was ''incredibly'' successful with the target audience, children ages 4-9. The toys sold like hotcakes, prompting Hasbro to pad out the tail end of the toyline with a number of ''Beast Wars'' redecos.

The success of ''Armada'' led to the more expensive R&D that went into the next two franchises, ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]''. It also prompted the launch of the ''Transformers [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' subline, as demand for Transformers product continued to outstrip Hasbro's ability to develop new molds.

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Armada episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[First Encounter]]
#[[Metamorphosis]]
#[[Base]]
#[[Comrade]]
#[[Soldier]]
#[[Jungle]]
#[[Carnival]]
#[[Palace]]
#[[Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation]]
#[[Underground]]
#[[Ruin]]
#[[Prehistory]]
#[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]
#[[Overmatch]]
#[[Gale]]
#[[Credulous]]
#[[Conspiracy]]
#[[Trust (Armada)|Trust]]
#[[Vacation]]
#[[Reinforcement]]
#[[Decisive Battle]]
#[[Vow]]
#[[Rebellion]]
#[[Chase (episode)|Chase]]
#[[Tactician]]
#[[Linkup|Link Up]]
#[[Detection]]
#[[Awakening]]
#[[Desperate]]
#[[Runaway]]
#[[Past, Part 1]]
#[[Past, Part 2]]
#[[Sacrifice]]
#[[Regeneration]]
#[[Rescue]]
#[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]
#[[Crack]]
#[[Threaten]]
#[[Crisis]]
#[[Remorse]]
#[[Depart]]
#[[Miracle]]
#[[Puppet]]
#[[Uprising]]
#[[Dash (episode)|Dash]]
#[[Drift (episode)|Drift]]
#[[Portent]]
#[[Cramp]]
#[[Alliance (episode)|Alliance]]
#[[Union]]
#[[Origin]]
#[[Mortal Combat]]
}}

==DVD releases==
{{anchor|DVD}}
===''Micron Legend''===
====Columbia Music Entertainment====
The ''Micron Legend'' version of ''Armada'' was released on DVD by [[Columbia Music Entertainment]] in [[Japan]] while the series was still on air for a total of 13 volumes. Initial releases of each volume included a bonus mini-con figure and [[Linkage (comic)|an original comic sidestory]] which helped to fill in some of the series' gaps.
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 1'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 2'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 3'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 4'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 5'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 6'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 7'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 8'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 9'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 10'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 11'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 12'''
*'''''Transformer: Micron Legend'' — Volume 13'''
{{-}}

===''Armada''===
====Universal====
[[Universal]] released several DVD collections of ''Armada'' in the UK.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 01''' (2003)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 02''' (2003)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 03''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Triple Collection''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol: 04''' (2005)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Collector's Edition''' (2007)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection''' (2008)
{{-}}

====Kid Rhino====
[[Kid Rhino]] released a few collection discs in the United States, before releasing the entire series in two box sets.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best Battles''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Flashbacks''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Battle for the Mini-Cons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Power of the Mini-Cons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Autobots''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Decepticons''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part One''' (2004)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two''' (2006)
{{-}}

====Kid Rhino====
[[KSMFilm]] released two DVD Boxsets, each including 26 Episodes with german and english Audio, in Germany.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One''' (2008)
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two''' (2009)

==External links==
*[http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Knight/6670/my_micron/armada-legend.html Site comparing animation differences between Armada and Micron Legend]

*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B6%85%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD%E4%BD%93%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC_%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC Japanese Wiki '''Transformers Micron Legend''' article]

[[Category:Armada| Armada (cartoon)]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video

2009-10-17T13:43:45Z

91.114.234.73: /* Germany */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:Animated TARO DVD.jpg|thumb|150px|'''Transform and Roll Out''']]
Aside from the pack-in disc, '''DVD releases of the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' series''' are handled by the home entertainment division of [[Paramount Pictures]].
{{TOCclear}}

==Paramount releases==
===United States===
The American releases feature full-screen video and stereo sound in both English and Spanish.
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out''' ([[June 22]], 2008)
:A single DVD containing the feature-length premiere "[[Transform and Roll Out]]".
:Also includes the first two unaired shorts, "[[Career Day]]" and "[[Evel Knievel Jump]]".
:*A [[Target]] [[exclusive]] version came with a second disc containing the follow-up episode "[[Home Is Where the Spark Is]]".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Season One''' ([[August 19]], 2008)
:A Two-disc set containing the complete first season, from "Home Is Where the Spark Is" to "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
:Also includes a season 2 "sneak peek" photo gallery.
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Season Two''' ([[January 6]], 2009)
:A Two-disc set containing the entirety of season 2, from "[[The Elite Guard]]" to "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part II]]", with audio commentary on selected episodes.
:Also includes the shorts "[[Starscream Heckles Megatron]]" and "[[Explosive Punch]]" and a photo gallery.
<center><gallery>
Image:Animated Season1 DVD.jpg|'''Season One'''
Image:Animated Season2 DVD.jpg|'''Season Two'''
<!-Image:Animated Season3 DVD.jpg|'''Season Three'''->
</gallery></center>

===United Kingdom===
For the UK market, each season is split across three single-disc "volumes". These discs also feature full-screen video, but have audio and subtitles in English and German.
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out''' ([[August 4]], 2008)
:Contains the feature-length premiere "Transform and Roll Out" and the shorts "Career Day" and "Evel Knievel Jump".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past''' ([[October 20]], 2008)
:Contains the episodes "Home Is Where the Spark Is" through to "[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Two: Lost and Found''' ([[June 15]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "[[Nanosec]]" through to "[[Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found]]".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Three: Megatron Rising''' (June 15, 2009)
:Contains the episodes "[[Survival of the Fittest]]" through to "Megatron Rising - Part 2"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Four: Mission Accomplished''' (June 15, 2009)
:Contains the episodes "The Elite Guard" through to "[[Garbage In, Garbage Out]]"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Five: Fistful of Energon''' ([[November 30]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "[[Velocity]]" through to "[[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Six: Black Friday''' (November 30, 2009)
:Contains the episodes "[[Autoboot Camp]]" through to "A Bridge Too Close, Part II"
<center><gallery perrow=3>
Image:Animated Vol1 DVD.jpg|'''Volume One: Blast from the Past'''
Image:Animated Vol2 DVD.jpg|'''Volume Two: Lost and Found'''
Image:Animated Vol3 DVD.jpg|'''Volume Three: Megatron Rising'''
Image:Animated Vol4 DVD.jpg|'''Volume Four: Mission Accomplished'''
Image:Animated Vol5 DVD.jpg|'''Volume Five: Fistful of Energon'''
Image:Animated Vol6 DVD.jpg|'''Volume Six: Black Friday'''
</gallery></center>

===Germany===
Germany saw the same releases as the UK. The covers are the same as above, only predictably with the German titles in place of the English text.
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Transformieren und Abfahrt''' (Transform and Roll Out) ([[September 10]], 2008)
:Contains the feature-length premiere "Transform and Roll Out" and the shorts "Career Day" and "Evel Knievel Jump".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer''' (Dragon Fighter(s)) ([[October 13]], 2008)
:Contains the episodes "Home Is Where the Spark Is" through to "The Thrill of the Hunt".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Zwei: Die Alten Waffen''' (The Old Weapons) ([[March 12]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "Nanosec" through to "Lost and Found".
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Drei: Megatrons Auferstehung''' (Megatron's Resurrection) ([[June 4]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "Survival of the Fittest" through to "Megatron Rising - Part 2"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Vier: Mission Erfüllt''' (Mission Accomplished) ([[August 20]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "The Elite Guard" through to "Garbage In, Garbage Out"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Fünf: Der Doppelte Starscream''' (The Double Starscream) ([[October 15]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "Velocity" through to "SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy"
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Sechs: Schwarzer Freitag''' (Black Friday) ([[December 3]], 2009)
:Contains the episodes "Autoboot Camp" through to "A Bridge Too Close, Part II"

==Pack-in disc==
[[Image:Animated Battle Begins DVD.jpg|thumb|125px|'''The Battle Begins''']]
*'''''Transformers Animated'' — The Battle Begins'''
:This DVD was included with the [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] deluxe toy twin-pack.
:It includes the first part of "[[Transform and Roll Out]]", but features a longer title sequence that features the full uncut version of the [[theme song]] and the [[stock footage|stock transformation footage]] of each of the main [[Autobot]] cast.
:Also on the disc is a photo gallery of the first wave of ''Animated'' toys; [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] mode Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], as well as the [[size class|Voyager class]] Megatron, [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]].
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