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Emergency Mini-Con Team

2026-02-21T05:07:45Z

Bolty:

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[[Image:Bios card EMERGENCY.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Let's fight the red stuff with the wet stuff!]]

The '''Emergency Mini-Con Team''' specializes in search-and-rescue operations in (naturally) emergency situations. Each member is dedicated and highly skilled, and have saved countless lives. Naturally, they find themselves more in league with the [[Autobot]]s.

The Emergency Mini-Con Team is composed of...

*[[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] the crash-response truck.
*[[Makeshift (Armada)|Makeshift]] the twin-rotor helicopter.
*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] the Cybertronic police car.

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
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====''Linkage''====
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===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]], the Emergency Mini-Con Team assisted [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] in a battle against [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]], and [[Wind Sheer (Armada)|Wind Sheer]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada Emergency Mini-Con Team.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Emergency Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-20'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 11]], 2003
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)}}

: The Emergency Mini-Con Team ([[Firebot (Armada)#Toys|Firebot]], [[Makeshift (Armada)#Toys|Makeshift]], and [[Prowl (Armada)#Toys|Prowl]]) are a trio of tiny robots who turn into tiny emergency vehicles. As Mini-Cons, they each have a [[Powerlinx]] port that allows them to connect to toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. Each one also has a third "weapon" mode that can be used by larger toys; Makeshift and Firebot can only be used via Powerlinx plug, while Prowl's pistol mode is designed to be both Powerlinxed and hand-held.

: This version of the Team was nominally available as a three-pack, sold in third assortment of Mini-Con teams in [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' line. In Japan, the pack was part of the eighth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)#Takara Legends of the Microns toyline|Legend of the Microns]]'' product in Japan. Aside from packaging, there are no noteworthy differences between the two companies' releases.

: This mold-set was also used to make the [[Hazard Team#Toys|Hazard Team]], [[First Responder Mini-Con Team]], [[Hellflame Mini-Con Team]], and the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]].

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[[File:2003-emergencymicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Emergency Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''MM-21'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 11]], 2003

: A somewhat more limited-edition—but still regular retail—[[redeco]] of the Emergency Team was released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of the "[[Exdimensions]]" series, the only product released in the eleventh and final wave of ''Legend of the Microns''. This set decos the Team primarily in dark blue and orange plastics.

: This deco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Accident Recovery Mini-Con Team]], and the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s [[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]], [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] and [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]].

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[[File:Toy Armada Emergency Team Redeco.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Emergency Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A redeco of the Team was released in the seventh and final wave of ''Armada'' Mini-Con sets. This time the Team was [[redeco]]ed in a blue-and-red theme that was 2/3rds [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] homage: [[Prowl (Armada)#TUB|Prowl]] with a rather [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]-like racing theme, [[Firebot (Armada)#TUB|Firebot]] in light blue similar to [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]... and [[Makeshift (Armada)#TUB|Makeshift]] as the odd bot out.
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Fireflight (Universe Deluxe)|Fireflight]] with [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] & [[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2004)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Stockade (Universe 2003)|Stockade]] & [[Magna Stampede]] with [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] & [[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]]''' (Ultra Class, 2004)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''[[Whirl (Universe)|Autobot Whirl]] with [[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Gunbarrel]] & [[Makeshift (Armada)|Makeshift]]''' (Ultra Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>

: The Emergency Team were redecoed for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]], in a deco theme that is basically a darker, more desaturated version of the Takara [[Hazard Team#Toys|Hazard Team]]. Rather than being sold in a complete set however, they were split up among three different [[Autobot]] multi-packs.

: [[Firebot (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Firebot]] came in a Deluxe set with [[Fireflight (Universe Deluxe)|Fireflight]]. [[Prowl (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Prowl]] was packed in an Ultra-class set with [[Stockade (Universe 2003)#Toys|Stockade]] and [[Magna Stampede]], and [[Makeshift (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Makeshift]] came in another Ultra-class set, this one with [[Whirl (Universe)#Toys|Whirl]].
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==Notes==
* Designer [[Aaron Archer]] characterised these Mini-Cons as [[Triple Changer]]s.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not true. There WILL be an Emergency team, ALL NEW FIGURES Gimmick: Triple-changer.... Robot/VH/Weapon|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Emergency Micron''' (エマージェンシーマイクロン ''Emājenshī Maikuron'')
*''French:'' '''L'équipe d'urgence des Minimodus''' (Canada)
*''Spanish:'' '''Los Minimodus - Equipo de Emergencia'''

==References==
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[[Category:Armada subgroups]]
[[Category:Cybertron subgroups]]
[[Category:Mini-Con teams]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]

Shrapnel (G1)

2025-07-06T02:31:15Z

Bolty:

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{{disambig3|Shrapnel}}
:''Shrapnel is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]], family.''
[[File:Shrapnelg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My kingdom for better electrical insulation, ''insulation''.]]
The eccentric way in which '''Shrapnel''' (aka '''Sharpshot''' and '''Skrapnel''') phrases his dialogue may seem endearing at first, ''first''. Others are soon to discover that his seemingly benign tic is merely the gateway to a frighteningly twisted and perverse mind, even for a Decepticon, ''Decepticon''. A master of electricity, his dark desires put this skill to use on his victims, ''victims''. Nothing delights him more than to see how they squirm from his touch, ''touch''.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hal Rayle]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Traitor"), [[Yoku Shioya]], (Japanese, "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Toshiro Ishii]] (Japanese, ''The Movie'')|[[Gu Guoyi]] (Chinese), [[Galina Kristenskaya]] (Russian), [[Edgar Wald]] (American Spanish), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, ''The Movie'' TV dub and ''Generation 2''), [[Edgar Givry]] (European French, "A Plague of Insecticons" & "Traitor"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "The Insecticon Syndrome" & "Quest for Survival"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Marie Vergracht]] (French, ''The Movie''), [[Orlando Prado]] (Portuguese, "A Plague of Insecticons"), [[Marcos Miranda]] (Portuguese, "Traitor"), [[Older Cazarré]] (Portuguese, "The Insecticon Syndrome"), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese, "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Amaury Costa]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" TV dub), [[Seol Yeong-beom]] ((Korean, "The Movie", KBS dub)}}

[[File:ShrapnelG1.jpg|thumb|Flash before my eyes, now it's time to die, die!]]
The Insecticons landed on [[Earth]] in a space pod ejected from the [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon ship]] before it crashed on the planet. They found themselves in the region that would become known as "[[Demon Swamp]]" and their [[idento-computer]]s adapted them to transform into insects and eat organic food to survive. Though they were largely communal, Shrapnel was a leader among then, usually alternating with [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] ([[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] was out of luck). The "Insecticons" apparently lived in the swamp for millions of years until discovered by Megatron's Decepticons. They formed an uneasy alliance with Megatron, never coming fully under his command but working with the Decepticons when they could be convinced there was something (usually food) in it for them. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}}

When the Autobots were attacking the Decepticons, the Insecticons were conveniently in the same area, and helped the Decepticon cause during the battle. Shrapnel fought [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], but failed to hit him and instead damaged the buffer where Megatron was keeping the [[electro-cell]]s. Still, they were given a reward of [[energon cube]]s... a grand total of ''two'', being exact. Though Kickback was optimistic, Shrapnel and Bombshell were understandably disappointed considering Megatron had so many more. They were even ''more'' enraged when [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] stole the cubes and framed the Decepticons for it. When [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] showed up and got in a fight with Cliffjumper (who was spying on Mirage nearby), Shrapnel thought that the Decepticons had ambushed them and a huge fight broke out, with Shrapnel grazing and exposing the invisible Mirage. Shrapnel wanted to kill Mirage, but Bombshell decided it'd be better if they made the Autobot into their slave. When Megatron saw Bombshell controlling Mirage, he revealed to the Insecticons that no Decepticon stole the cubes; it was Mirage after all. During an Autobot attack, Megatron destroyed the electro-cells in frustration, and Shrapnel commanded the Insecticons to retreat. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

[[File:InsecticonSyndrome Shrapnel explode.jpg|thumb|left|Frustration will blow you up, up!]]
Even after the Insecticons devoured a huge forest, they discovered they were hungry again. Bombshell announced that it was snack time, and Shrapnel decided that they should eat the redwoods next. A park ranger, [[Mike]] spotted the Insecticons and reported it to fellow park ranger [[Jeff (ranger)|Jeff]]. When Jeff, [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] arrived, Shrapnel used his [[grenade launcher]] to scatter them, but they recovered and Bumblebee knocked Shrapnel down. The Insecticons got rid of their enemies by sending a huge tree down the river, sending them down the waterfall (or so they thought; their "demise" was actually one of Hound's holograms). After that, Megatron arrived and struck a deal with the Insecticons, taking them to the [[Nova Power Plant]], a place rife with energy. Shrapnel commended Megatron's taste in appetizers and the Insecticons feasted, but the [[Nova Power Core]] within the plant caused them to grow rapidly. Shrapnel decided that the Insecticons would use their new size to seize control of the Decepticons from Megatron, hypnotizing [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] to do their bidding. Defeating the [[Autobot]] opposition, the Insecticons had become invincible and were now vital to Megatron's plan to control the world, but the Autobots discovered that the Nova Power Core, incompatible with the Insecticons' [[Trilithium stomach|stomachs]], would soon destroy them from within. Later Shrapnel infiltrated [[Iron Mountain]] using the humans' defense system against them, and helped himself to the data Soundwave took from the computer. However, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrived with an antidote for the Nova Power Core, and using Megatron's gun mode blasted it at Kickback and Bombshell, curing and resizing them. Shrapnel, however, was not so lucky, as despite Spike's warnings (and jamming the cure into him), he was blown to pieces. Luckily, Bombshell was able to repair Shrapnel and the Insecticons made their escape. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}

Shrapnel was later among Megatron's forces parading through the streets on "Decepticon Day". {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} The Insecticons later created a new army of clones which nearly devastated the planet Earth. Luckily, they were destroyed by the [[Morphobot]]s and the Insecticons barely escaped uneaten, uneaten. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:TFTM RundownShrapnel.jpg|thumb|Great, now there's bug guts all over his windshield, windshield.]]
During the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]' attempt at destroying Earth by sending it into the sun, the Insecticons were seen in large numbers, numbers, again and Shrapnel was responsible for taking apart the [[space bridge]] controls. He would later be tracked, tracked, by the combined Autobots and Decepticons after which he relinquished the controls. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

20 years later, Shrapnel took part in the [[Battle of Autobot City]] on Earth, where he took severe damage; he was accidentally shot from the sky by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] in tank mode, bashed by Kup, and run over by Optimus Prime. The damage proved critical enough that when the Decepticons retreated, Shrapnel was unable to make it to [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] under his own power, and needed to be carried by [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. When the time came for the Decepticons to lighten Astrotrain's burden, the damaged Shrapnel was unable to mount resistance and was summarily dumped into space along with his Insecticon colleagues. His floating body would be reformatted by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] into one of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s minions. But that didn't stop him from showing up later on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] and threatening [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Shrapnel’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]."}}

He also somehow appeared on [[Chaar]] after the Decepticons' defeat to nibble on some energon cubes {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}. Shrapnel was seen assisting the Quintesson-planned attack on the Autobots on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]] {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} and he later tried to stop [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] from returning [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} Much later, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] briefly spoke using Shrapnel's voice and speech pattern for no reason. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
Shrapnel was among the Decepticons forces that attacked the Autobot Headquarters in [[Arizona]]. The attack was nothing more than a diversion so [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] could go do unspecified ''stuff'' in Japan and the Decepticons were eventually defeated and driven off. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}}

Shrapnel, along with the other Insecticons, took part in an attack on [[Kyushu]] that attracted the attention of the Autobots. The [[Four-Wheel Drive Corps]] responded, but the attack turned out to be an ambush as the Insecticons trapped the Autobots in a volcanic crater. Luckily, the Four-Wheel Drive Corps was able to "combine" and perform the fearsome "Four-Wheel Drive Robo Combination Scrumbuster" attack. The blast of energy was so powerful that it sent the Insecticons fleeing in terror. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' cartoon=====
The Insecticons arrived on [[Earth]] via their vessel long before the other Decepticons and the Autobots arrived. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons|The Mystery of the Insectrons}}<ref>The Japanese dub confuses Megatron's poorly phrased line of "This is a Decepticon escape module launched before our own starship crashed on Earth four million years ago" as meaning that the Insecticons took off and arrived on Earth long before the other Decepticons crashed on Earth.</ref>

=====''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''=====
Shrapnel was a spectator of the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Shrapnel and the Decepticons lent their support to the Earth-born [[Selector]]s, robots eager to rebel against their human makers who enslaved them. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars attacks the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left]]
The three Insecticons were among Decepticon forces who formed an alliance with the Autobots during a [[Martian]] invasion. They saved [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] from some of the Martians' giant ants. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Primax 1185.04 Alpha]], the Insecticons were among the few allies [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found in his campaign against [[Cobra]]-controlled Earth. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/13}}

In an unstable amalgam universe created by the machinations of [[Sideways (AVP)|Sideways]] and [[Gong (GoBots)|Gong]], Shrapnel was one of the many Decepticons who assaulted [[Autobot City (G1)|Guardian City]] in the year 2005. He was soon shot down by [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] when the [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]] leader arrived. After history blipped again to include ''both'' Decepticons and [[Renegade]]s, the Shrapnel and Kickback dumped out of Astrotrain were replaced by [[Screw Head]] and [[Crain Brain]] as the wounded villains reformatted by Unicron into the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate timeline where [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] killed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Shrapnel was damaged during the conflict and was thrown out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] with other weakened Decepticons in the aftermath of the battle. They drifted through space till they were consumed by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]].

"Another" Shrapnel was still around to witness [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s coronation and the approach of Unicron. {{Storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Straxusholdscourt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why don't I get a caption, caption?]]
Shrapnel was one of the top lieutenants of Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] at [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] on Cybertron, acting as his Executive Officer and supervising both the technicians that translated [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|Soundwave's message from Earth]] and assisting on the Space Bridge project. He was also was responsible for capturing Autobot spy [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] before he could report back on the whereabouts of [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]], a neutral whose expertise on Space Bridge travel was sought out by the Decepticons. Despite his rank, Straxus used Shrapnel's face as a stress ball when things went wrong {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} and was willing to send him on a suicidal janitorial mission during the initial tests of his Space Bridge. Shrapnel managed to talk his way out of it by contacting Spanner instead, and found that the Space Bridge had a faulty fuel line without endangering himself in the process. After the bridge was made operational, an Autobot attack came to Darkmount. Shrapnel was quick to discover that this offensive was only a distraction from another on the Space Bridge itself. He warned Straxus of this, and joined him in defending the inter-planetary teleportation device. Though the bridge wasn't destroyed, it was left inoperable for a time, and the Autobots managed to pass through it to Earth, leaving the Decepticons stranded on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

[[File:Shrapnel aerialbots over america.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|ANTENNAE!]]
''In addition to his high rank, Shrapnel was one of the [[Ten Deadliest Killers|most feared and dangerous killers]] on Cybertron, a key target for the Autobot resistance. The rebel plan [[Operation: Volcano]] was kicked off when Shrapnel tortured the information of a (fake) rebel meeting out of an [[Autobot traitor|informant]], but was ruined by Megatron calling the Insecticons to Earth.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} Shrapnel arrived on Earth to play a key role in Megatron's plot to take control of the [[Hoover Dam]]. Using a mind-controlled [[Ricky Vasquez|dam employee]], the Decepticons held several humans hostage within the structure, allowing Shrapnel time to link up to its computer systems and begin systematically shutting it down. A massive drill was then brought over from Cybertron, which the Decepticons planed to use in funneling the dam's water to their homeworld, where it would provide a plenty of energy. Interference came in the shape of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], and the Insecticons were sent out to deal with the do-gooders. Shrapnel fell victim to [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]'s [[torque rifle]] during the battle, which twisted his <s>antennae</s> pincers all out of shape. Afterwards, the Insecticons' mind-slave managed to break free of his [[cerebro-shell]]'s control, and used Megatron's gun mode to destroy the drill. The plan a failure, Shrapnel grabbed Megatron and retreated. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

''Having usurped Megatron as Decepticon leader, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] detected the sounds of conflict near the [[Wyoming base]] and believing it to be Megatron, he mustered his troops, including Shrapnel, to meet this threat to his command. However, when they discovered a [[Cybertron Seven|group of Autobots]] and [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] fighting [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] instead, Shockwave ordered Shrapnel and the others to attack the [[time travel]]er and, unwilling to kill his fellow Decepticons, Galvatron retreated.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

[[File:Insecticons carwash of doom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
Shrapnel then he served under [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], participating in a raid on an [[oil tanker]]. After Bombshell located the vessel's control room, Shrapnel used his mastery of electricity to take command of the ship's systems and piloted it to the Decepticons' island headquarters. Though the heist was successful, the Decepticons discovered afterwards that the ship had already dispensed its cargo, leaving them with no fuel for their efforts. {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

When the Autobots launched an attack on the Decepticons' island headquarters to rescue a recently captured Buster Witwicky, Shockwave converted the landmass into its rocket-ship mode and had it blast off into space. Shrapnel was standing at the ready, within the ship's control room, as this took place. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}} He was soon deployed into action when both the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' and the Ark were detected on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], prompting Ratbat to attempt to eradicate all of his foes in one fell swoop. However, upon taking notice that the Decepticon spaceship had taken severe damage in the attack, Shrapnel and his teammates retreated. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

=====Transformers Annual 1985=====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.<ref>"Plague of the Insecticons!" was later designated as [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]] by [[Vector Prime]].</ref>}}

[[File:Plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left]]
Upon learning that the Autobots were secretly planning to open a dialogue with the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] awakened the Insecticons to undermine the potential alliance. The trio were still too new to be in full control of themselves, and needed to be remote-controlled to be of any use on the battlefield. To this end, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] was selected to guide them on their test-run.

The Insecticons interrupted the peace talk, Shrapnel using an Earth-shaking screech to make his presence known. He then proclaimed himself an Autobot, and began to attack the humans, leading them to believe [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had always planned on betraying them. Having put on enough of a show for the President himself, Shrapnel and his teammates then zoomed off to unleash their firepower on downtown [[Washington, D.C.]]. [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] both tried to put an end to the Insecticons' rampage, but Shrapnel used one of his [[Shrapnel grenade|splinter grenades]] to take out the latter, and managed to evade every shot the former sent in his direction. Shrapnel was finally taken out of the fight when Optimus dispatched his [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone to the front lines, and managed to land a single shot on Shrapnel. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}

=====Movie future timeline=====
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When Megatron ordered a major offensive against [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the year [[2005]], Shrapnel was among the troops who besieged the fortress. He was spectator to Megatron and Optimus having a fateful duel, which left both faction leaders badly damaged. The Decepticons then opted to retreat back to Cybertron, boarding Astrotrain for the return journey to their homeworld. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}}

Megatron was deposed en route, and Starscream took over as leader of the Decepticons. Shrapnel was among a gathered crowd who looked on as Starscream was being coronated for the occasion, when three new Transformers stormed the ceremony. One of the trio, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], reduced Starscream to scrap and took over as head-honcho of the Decepticons himself. There were no objections to this hostile take-over. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

Shrapnel and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] accompanied Galvatron when he traveled to the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]] to snatch away the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. They went after an easy target in Magnus's group, attacking the young human [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]. The boy managed to outpace the pair by converting his [[exosuit]] into its vehicular mode and driving off. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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Shrapnel and his Insecticon buddies served under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Decepticon Civil War]], but their spying mission against Shockwave was foiled by Starscream. Shrapnel got in a good electrified shot at Starscream's bum first, but then he caught them in a [[rustbug hoop]]. The treacherous [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] then drafted them into helping him set up a clash between the two leaders. {{storylink|Bugged!}}

====''Transformers '84''====
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In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]] on Cybertron, Shrapnel was part of [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s forces assaulting an Autobot fort in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Border Regions]]. When Autobots led by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] arrived to defend the fort, Straxus ordered his troops to seize as many prisoners as they could and retreat. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}} Upon returning to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], Shrapnel was among those who joined Straxus to watch those same Autobot prisoners being tortured to death in the [[smelting pool]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}
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===Attack of the Insecticons===
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[[File:AttackoftheInsecticonstheSunPak.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|By the power of Grayskull, Grayskull!]]
Shrapnel was stationed at the Insecticons' nest, an underground cavern located near to another cavern the Autobots used to test the Sun-Pak, an energy device that could power a Cybertronian for twenty-four hours after being charged for only an hour in sunlight.

If the Autobots flee their testing site after having been discovered by the Decepticons and confused their escape route for a tunnel that led them deeper underground instead of towards the surface, they would come upon Shrapnel and his Electro-Disrupter, which all-but paralyzed the Autobots. After taking the time to mock his captives, Shrapnel briefly left the Autobots unattended in order to contact Megatron. If the Autobots attempt to use the Sun-Pak as a bargaining chip for their release, Shrapnel informs them that once his fellow Insecticon Bombshell arrives on their coordinates, the Insecticons will use Cerebro-Shells to mentally enslave all of the Autobots, rendering any attempt at negotiations moot. Before the Insecticons are able to follow through with their plan, however, the human Buster is able to sneak up on the pair and turn the Insecticons' Electro-Disrupter on them, allowing the Autobots to escape.

If the Autobots flee their testing site and choose the correct path to the surface, Shrapnel encounters the convoy nonetheless and is able to sneak up on [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and snatch away the Sun-Pak while the Autobot struggles with the tunnel's cramped confines. Once the Sun-Pak's absence is discovered, if the Autobots decide to send Mirage and Buster as advanced scouts to go after the Insecticons immediately, the pair find Shrapnel, Bombshell and Kickback hiding out in a rotting forest. The Sun-Pak having given him delusions of grandeur, Shrapnel gloats that he will use its power to take control of the Decepticons from Megatron, unaware that Ravage is nearby, reporting the Insecticon's boasts to his master.

If Mirage and Buster act quickly and decide to take on the Insecticon trio in light of this situation, Mirage successfully confuses all three Insecticons with his holographic powers, while Buster snatches the Sun-Pak, leaving the Insecticons empty handed for all the scheming.

If Mirage and Buster call for reinforcements before confronting the Decepticons, Megatron arrives on-scene and berates Shrapnel for keeping the Sun-Pak from him. Shrapnel attempts weasel his way out of being punished by denying the Sun-Pak's existence, only for Megatron to blast him for his duplicity. When Megatron hears the approaching Autobot convoy, he orders Shrapnel along with the rest of his troops to hide in order to ambush their enemies. This leads to nothing more for the Decepticons but being sprayed by Ironhide's acid-dispenser, forcing the lot of them to retreat. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
Shrapnel was once one of the many Decepticons who fought in the Great War long before the rise of [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Three centuries later, while temporarily out of his mind (well, more than usual, anyway), the Predacon [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] believed himself to actually be Shrapnel, and adopted his mannerisms and speech pattern, pattern. {{storylink|Dark Designs}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Bombshell kickback shrapnel soundwave ravage war within 1-2.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Oy with the speechifying, speechifying! When do we get to shoot someone, someone??]]
After [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s death, Shrapnel participated in the destruction of [[Altihex]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} He was part of an assassination unit alongside Kickback, Bombshell, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] shortly after the rise of Optimus Prime. He and his partners were assigned to eliminate the new Prime, steal the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], and bring it to Megatron so that he could turn Cybertron into a cosmic dreadnought and conquer the universe. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} But Optimus proved to be more formidable than any of the Decepticons had initially anticipated. Optimus quickly lost his pursuers in Cybertron's labyrinthine underground, then used its environment to his advantage to ambush Shrapnel and the rest of his team. Shrapnel was the first to be disabled, as Optimus grabbed him from behind, and pummeled him hard enough to expose his spark-casing through his chest. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} Shrapnel was still unconscious when Megatron stumbled upon him after himself being defeated by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

[[File:Conflagration SlagSuckerPunch.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Slag punched him so hard his colors went wrong.]]
During the Dark Ages after Megatron's disappearance, Shrapnel served with the main Decepticon faction under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command. He was part of the reinforcements called in to halt [[The Fallen]]'s plans and allied with the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] at Shockwave's order. Despite the temporary truce, Shrapnel got sucker-punched by [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] after everyone had assembled. {{storylink|Conflagration}} Shrapnel was also present at [[Tyger Pax]] during the aborted peace treaty between the Autobots, Decepticons, and [[Ultracon]]s. Megatron's sudden arrival with the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] put a quick stop to those peace talks. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

Shrapnel was part of a unit sent to Earth by Shockwave to guide the planet's development and prepare it for invasion. He and his team changed their [[alternate mode]]s to giant insects (from his original "jet with antennae" mode). They were beaten up by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] on arrival, then played dead until [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] got bored and wandered off. {{storylink|Extermination}}

{{note|Shrapnel and the Insecticons made a brief appearance in the second ''[[The Transformers Trilogy|Transformers Trilogy]]'' novel, ''[[Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation]]'', as troops under Starscream's command on Earth. This appearance is contradicted by later Dreamwave stories. Also, in the novel the Insecticons shrink down to insect-size as they did in Marvel Comics, whereas later Dreamwave issues showed them retaining their full size, like their cartoon versions.}}

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Millions of years later, they were discovered by both the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] and Autobots after kidnapping an entire town. Over the preceding few thousand vorns, Shrapnel had apparently lost control of the Insecticons unit, with Bombshell gathering more and more power for himself without Shrapnel even recognizing it. Kickback pointed this out, but the Autobot incursion prevented the conversation from going any farther. Shrapnel got a building dropped on him by [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] {{storylink|Extermination}} before being taken into Autobot custody. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===The Beast Within===
Shrapnel participated in a brutal battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. His corpse would be one of many that littered the battlefield as Autobot survivors tried to escape [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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In an alternate future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, swarms of Insecticons, including Shrapnel-type ones, was a constant menace. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

In the regular timeline, the Decepticons fell into disarray after Megatron's defeat. They were reorganized when [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] came to Cybertron and took up leadership of the rudderless faction. Under his orders, Shrapnel participated in an attack on an Autobot peace celebration. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Shrapnel defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force, though they were defeated eventually nonetheless. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[All Hail Megatron issue 1|''All Hail Megatron'' #1]]}}

[[File:AllHailMegatron8-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|Yeah, well you're the ones sitting on a pile of manure, manure.]]
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback were created by [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]], under supervision by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. The Insecticons joined Megatron's forces on Earth, where they helped defeat and capture the local Autobots. The Decepticons then shipped their prisoners off to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] via [[space bridge]], intending to feed them to the failed Insecticon creations known as the [[Insecticon swarm|swarm]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}}

The Insecticons then participated in the attack on [[New York City]], during which Shrapnel took part in destroying some human jets. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} One of the humans caught in the devastation was [[Marissa Faireborn]], who witnessed the Insecticons' battle with the jets. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} After listening to Megatron's victory speech {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4|All Hail Megatron #4}}, the Insecticons traveled to [[China]] and helped wreck [[Beijing]]. There, Shrapnel and Kickback sided with Bombshell when he picked a fight with [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], but the three bugs decided to drop the subject and run away when faced with Skywarp's [[teleportation]] ability. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} After returning to New York, the Insecticons were approached by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], and Shrapnel demanded to know what the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] wanted with them, so Starscream chastised him for being rude to a superior officer. Starscream apologized to the three for their treatment at Skywarp and Thundercracker's hands, then decided it was time to tell them about his vision of the future. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}}

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The Insecticons subsequently joined Starscream as he rebelled against Megatron, and Shrapnel blasted his former leader with lightning. Unfortunately, this did minimal damage to Megatron, who responded by shooting Shrapnel with his [[fusion cannon]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} The revolt was cut short when human jets from [[Europe]] attacked and the Autobots returned from Cybertron unharmed, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} leading to the Decepticons' defeat. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}} As they fled the planet aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], Shrapnel showed Starscream that Megatron was still functioning, which did not please the Seeker in the least. Shrapnel volunteered to stealthily kill Megatron by siphoning his energon, but Starscream felt assassination wouldn't work in his favor. When he saw that Starscream was going to throw the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] down a garbage chute, Shrapnel was shocked and convinced him to keep the artifact as a symbol of leadership. {{storylink|Uneasy Lies the Head}}

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Unfortunately, Starscream turned out to be a less-than-competent leader, stranding his troops on a desolate asteroid where they had to resort to strict rations or even cannibalism to survive. Upon learning that [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] had been stealing precious fuel for himself, Shrapnel, Kickback and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] hunted him down and executed him for his crime. As they proceeded to loot their victim's corpse, Shrapnel was particularly interested in getting his hands on an afterburner. {{storylink|All His Engines}} [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] watched their behavior with curiosity from a nearby building. {{storylink|Shockpoint}}

Shrapnel was controlling the base's defenses with [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] when the latter detected an incoming Autobot vessel. While Acid Storm was busy panicking, Shrapnel calmly fired missiles at the intruder... not realizing that the wreckage of the ship would come crashing down on top of them afterward. After getting to safety, he returned to scavenge the remains of the ship, and found a weapons locker. An ''empty'' weapons locker. Then [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] shot him in the back with its contents. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} He survived and was present when a repaired Megatron took back control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

Megatron would later use [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] technology built into in his new body to summon Shrapnel and the rest of the Decepticons to him on Cybertron. At first they did battle with the Autobots, but were soon mind-controlled by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] into combining with his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army and forming a [[Deceptigod|huge monster]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Following Galvatron's defeat and the reformatting of Cybertron, Shrapnel and the other Decepticons had their fair share of trouble integrating into post-war society. Thankfully Megatron finally showed up, giving them an excuse to riot and cause chaos once more. {{storylink|City on Fire}} He and a group of other Decepticons immediately marched on the Autobot prison and freed Megatron so that he could lead them again. {{storylink|The Verge}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:HeartsofSteel2 Shrapnel safes.jpg|thumb|Where the scrap have my colors gone, gone?]]
The Decepticons, including Shrapnel, fought against the Autobots in Earth's distant past until an Ice Age forced them to shut down and wait it out. They awoke in the late 19th century when a failed human submarine crashed onto their submerged ship. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}} As the Decepticons' [[Tobias Muldoon|human ally]] required money to help them, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] ordered the Insecticons to provide some. Shrapnel disguised himself as one end of the "[[Insectrain]]", providing the combined mode with a pair of giant scissor blades to destroy other trains on the railway. The Insecticons robbed a train carrying cash and bullion from the Denver Mint, and despite not seeing the value in human currency, they stuffed Shrapnel's chest cavity full of money and [[gold]]. They delivered the stolen property to Starscream and Tobias Muldoon the following morning. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}} Shrapnel was later present when Starscream announced to his troops that the Autobots had awakened as well. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}}
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Shrapnel participated in an infiltration of [[BotCon]] to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
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Shrapnel was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Targetmasters-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|Retro artwork, artwork.]]
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback acted as bounty hunters for Megatron. The Insecticon trio brought their king four of the human invaders that had recently been pestering him, after picking them up in the middle of a firefight between G.I. Joe and the Decepticons. The fleshlings escaped, along with a couple of Autobot captives, when [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] tricked Megatron with a holographic projection of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}}

Later, after Optimus truly had resurfaced on Cybertron, Shrapnel was in attendance as Megatron dueled against the Autobot leader. When Optimus attempted to deal a killing blow to his opponent, Shrapnel was among the Decepticons to dogpile him, allowing Megatron to blast a hole through Optimus's chest. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} The Insecticons were among the Decepticons who gathered under [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] for the final battle with the Autobots and G.I. Joe. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
The merciless Insecticon Skrapnel could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Skrapnel packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Skrapnel, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Constructicons Rising, Part 2|''Galaxies'' #2]]}}
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Skrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback emerged from the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] as highly aberrant mutants, with the ability to consume any kind of raw material and metabolize it into a highly-efficient form of [[energon]]. Scientists of the time tried and failed to understand their abilities, and eventually turned them loose on Cybertron's waste processing facilities. The three 'bots became a highly efficient recycling team until the [[War of the Threefold Spark]] ravaged the plaent and demanded a different kind of "recycling"—the three joined the war as battlefield cleanup specialists who devoured the dead and dying. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}} Eventually, the trio cut a deal with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who had begun researching [[cloning]] technology: in exchange for supplies of ultra-energon, Shockwave would create a clone army for ''them'', as well. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} While the Insecticons upheld their end of the bargain, Shockwave deliberately withheld the results of his preliminary investigations into their physiology: while they were suitable for the cloning process, he privately feared what would happen if they ever learned the full capacity of their destructive powers. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} After the end of the war, Bombshell and his compatriots were banished from Cybertron; according to him, the Cybertronian government had grown wary of what would happen if they ever began hungering for living beings and rebranded the three as "Insecticons". After the end of the war, the Insecticons were exiled from Cybertron along with many other Transformers who'd collaborated with the Threefold Spark. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}}

The three continued their work on Mayalx for some time, but eventually fell in with [[The Rise]], a terrorist cell backed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. The three worked to recruit disaffected Cybertronians from the colonies to the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] movement; when the team discovered the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, who had also been reassigned to Mayalx, Bombshell saw a valuable set of catspaws that could be manipulated to help the Insecticons gather energon for the cause. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} After first feasting on a dead worker [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] killed by accident, the three Insecticons confronted the Constructicons during one of [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s regular sparring matches and convinced them to turn against the society that had scorned their talents. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}} Killing living Cybertronians and eating them alive allowed the three to produce a particularly volatile form of energon that allowed Scrapper's group to combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and massacre the entire colony. The Insecticons gorged themselves senseless on the destruction; by the time that [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast-Off]] arrived to pick them up they'd metabolized a vast bounty of energon for Shockwave. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

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As part of Shockwave's long-term schemes, the Insecticons returned to Cybertron with Blast-Off under strict orders to stay hidden while he worked on mass-producing a [[Insecticon clone|clone]] army. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} However, the Insecticons developed a taste for organic matter, and in the chaotic period following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s takeover of Iacon the three rampaged through the city's [[Xeno-Quarter]] and ransacked the [[A'ovan habitat]] until [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] drove them off. Realising that they'd need an army to consume everything on Cybertron, the trio returned to Shockwave's bunker to confront the scientist over his delay—unaware that the deceptive scientist didn't actually ''need'' them to finish the process—and Skrapnel warned him that he could not stall them forever. Indeed, Bombshell began his own scheme, and had Skrapnel distract the Decepticon [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] long enough for Bombshell to implant a [[cerebro-shell]] into him. The three set about gathering more energon for their own scheme, and ambushed the Autobots as they guided a refugee convoy out of Iacon's city limits. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}

[[File:EscapePartThree SkrapnelSkystalker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|At least buy him dinner before you make him dinner.]]
Hound's security forces managed to drive them off again. The Insecticons only managed to capture two organic and an Autobot to devour. Still, Skystalker did his work, and soon they had a lair inside an [[immersant]] Titan with fully functional cloning equipment. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} Their efforts were successful, and soon an entire swarm of Insecticons rose to hunt and devour for them. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}} Kickback and the Insecticons now had a cycle at work, sending out clones to consume raw materials for them, then consuming the clones themselves to make their ultra-energon and power the machines to make more clones, ad infinitum. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}}

Shockwave initially tried taking his equipment back by force, but soon realized the Insecticons had become formidable in their own right. Instead, he negotiated neutrality in exchange for occasionally asking for their services. When [[Termagax]] was detected with the [[Enigma of Combination]] near the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], Shockwave asked the Insecticons to dispatch their clone swarm on his behalf. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

In time, the Insecticons gave in to their appetites like never before, experiencing exponential predatory growth. The Insecticlones became an existential threat to the very fabric of Cybertron. {{storylink|The Landscape of Fear}} Bombshell even began to turn on Kickback and Skrapnel, badgering them to eat even more to feed his cloning machines. A plan was concocted by Termagax to remove the Insecticons as a threat. A strike team of Autobots infiltrated the Insecticons' hive, and planted a receiver on Bombshell. A complex [[data-bomb]] was implanted in a captive Insecticlone at Darkmount, fed back to the receiver on Bombshell and, through him, transmitted to the entire swarm. The Insecticlones were reprogrammed to eat only the [[rust worm]]s, two major threats to Cybertron repurposed to eliminate each other. {{storylink|End of Time}}

===''Transformers vs. the Terminator''===
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In 1984, Bombshell, Kickback, and Skrapnel reactivated aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and took part in the conquest of [[Earth]] after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed the still-dormant [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. By [[2029]], the Decepticons had driven humanity extinct and subjugated the [[Skynet]] defense network, unaware of the machine's plan to build a time machine and retroactively win the war. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} When the Decepticons learned of this betrayal, the three Insecticons joined [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s as they rooted out [[Omega Base]] and eliminated the resistance within—but not before Skynet sent a [[T-800]] Terminator back in time. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart3-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|Remodelling crew, crew.]]
In this new timeline, the T-800 and [[Sarah Connor]] broke into [[Mount St. Hilary]], inadvertently, reactivated Optimus Prime and forced the Decepticons to flee. Once they'd regrouped on Oregon's eastern cost, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] returned from a scout mission bringing news of a [[Cyberdyne Systems|nearby robotics factory]], which they promptly besieged. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} The three Insecticons tore the factory apart, looking for any clues related to the mysterious cyborg who'd attacked them, but broke off when the Autobots and their new allies attacked. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}} In the ensuing battle, the three Insecticons took on [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]], and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], but the Autobots wound up killing Kickback and incapacitating the other two. Once the Terminator sacrificed himself to kill Megatron, the Autobots brought Skrapnel and the remaining Decepticons into custody... but when they returned to the ''Ark'', they found that the Terminator had double-crossed them and buried their ship beneath a layer of molten magma, killing most of the other Autobots and stranding the rest on Earth. With nowhere else to go, Optimus suggested a truce that the Decepticons accepted. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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While battling the Autobots for control of a malfunctioning [[space bridge|spacebridge]], a magic spell sent Skrapnel and the other Decepticons through to the magical land of [[Equestria]], and the three Insecticons crash-landed on the edge of [[Ponyville]]. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} Once they had [[Insecticon clone|cloned]] themselves, the Insecticons attacked [[Sweet Apple Acres]] and ate their way through [[Applejack]]'s crops until Applejack's many family members drove them off. {{storylink|Strength in Numbers}} Skrapnel regrouped with Megatron as the Decepticon leader launched an attack upon the [[Crystal Empire]]. In the ensuing battle, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Rarity]] ran him over, and he was soon banished back to Cybertron with the other villains. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback led an enormous swarm of Insecticons to attack a farm. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Insecticons|Insecticons commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Shrapnel is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)}}

===Transformers Legends===
Sharpshot and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] helped [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] defeat [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|The War Within}}

Chafing under Megatron's rule, Sharpshot and his fellow Insecticons began raiding energy storage and high-energy research facilities worldwide. The energy gave them increased size and power, and it was only when the Autobots and Decepticons formed an alliance that they were able to be stopped. {{storylink|Harvest of the Insecticons}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] returned to Earth with new troops in the form of [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], the Insecticons managed to ambush them. {{storylink|Junkion Reunion}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
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Skrapnel participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Skrapnel-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| The only game where I do not have a speech quirk, quirk.]]
To say Skrapnel enjoys his work is an understatement. Relishes it maybe. Or revels in it. The agonized screams of his victims as their circuits pop and fry is all the reward Skrapnel needs. It's akin to an actor and applause.

When super-charged electrical bolts burst out of his antennae and scramble the microchips of an opponent, Skrapnel opens his audio receptors to the max, and his corresponding victory cry can be heard for miles around. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Skrapnel character bio}}

Skrapnel was summoned and brought to Earth after the final battle for the [[Codex Key]]. He helped retrieve the completed map the Decepticons needed by stealing it from an Autobot outpost. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Transformers: Earth Wars - The Codex Showdown Campaign}}

Skrapnel was assigned by Straxus to capture the Dinobot Slog. He and the other insecticons fled when the [[Torchbearer]]s showed up, but not before making a clever pun. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Dark Deeds}}

*'''Class:''' Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Skrapnel uses an electrical beam that stuns and damages its target. Doesn't do that much damage though. He can also backflip to dodge Auto Cannon and Mortar shots.
*'''Ability: EMP Grenade''' - Skrapnel fires off an EMP grenade in a short range that explodes, dealing 33% damage over time, and stunning all buildings in the given area over 6 seconds (level 1)
**'''Cost''': 2 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:skrapnel Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki Skrapnel Page]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Shrapnel was a ferocious Insecticon with electricity powers. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Shrapnel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The extra fins make my gun shoot better, better.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shrapnel''' (Insecticon, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''42'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Gamma ray detonator]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released early in the second year of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (first in the European line), Shrapnel is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Waruder Insecter Robo [[Kuwagatrer]]" toy, transforming into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes#Stag beetles (family Lucanidae)|stag beetle]]. As a ''Diaclone'' mold he has a "pilot compartment" revealed by opening his clear-yellow chest, but on its own there's not much you can do with it.

: Like the other Insecticons, he has a variation on his chromed parts, but this one is on his gun. Some Shrapnels have "fins" on the very back-end of the rifle and a more detailed main barrel, while others (obviously) lack those details. The extra-detail versions appear to be a later run.

: In Japan, Shrapnel and the other "Insectrons" were part of the first year of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' series, with the original simpler gun style. The trio were subsequently "re-released" as mail-order items from 1987 through 1990, a the cost of 880 yen (their normal retail price) and two [[Robot Point]]s; it seems (but has not been confirmed) that the Insecticons offered through mail-away offers were Hasbro-packaged releases, thus it's possible the later extra-details-gun version might have been made available in Japan that way.

: Shrapnel's [[package art]] depicts him with two left arms.

: This mold was used to make the [[Zaptrap#Toys|Zaptrap]] drones.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-insecticons-shrapnel/878/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Shrapnel at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shrapnel/shrapnel.htm More information on Shrapnel at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Insectrons''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''16'''
**''Accessories'': [[gamma ray detonator]]
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

: Shrapnel was released as part of the Japanese ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in a set with [[Bombshell (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Bombshell]] and [[Kickback (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Kickback]]. This set also included three [[energon cube]] accessories that fit inside their chest compartments.

: The Shrapnel in this set has the lower-detail rifle, presumably in order to keep it closer to the original-original release, especially considering the accompanying [[Zaptrap#Toys|''Diaclone''-colors redeco]].

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
*'''Insecticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories'': [[gamma ray detonator]]

: Shrapnel was re-released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, in a set with his Insecticon pals. Like with his 2007 ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' incarnation (see below), Shrapnel has been renamed for [[trademark]] reasons, this time to "Sharpshot". Likewise, [[Bombshell (G1)#Universe (2008)|Bombshell]]'s name has been changed to "Hardshell", a name previously used for his Robot Hero.

: This version uses the more detailed version of the gun.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/CSSharpshot/sharpshot.htm More information on ''Universe'' Sharpshot at TFU.info.]''

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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-SkrapnelReflector.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shutterbug, bug.]]
*'''Skrapnel & Reflector''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #007'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] and [[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the sixth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Skrapnel" (so renamed for trademark reasons... again) is roughly the size of a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy, and is thus roughly the same size as his original toy. He draws both from his original G1 character model and from his ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' artwork,<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/page-2#entry2424550 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/11]</ref> once again transforming into a robotic interpretation of a stag beetle. Similar to his original toy, the red visor seen in the cartoon is left painted silver like the rest of his face. He is partnered with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]], a smaller robot that mixes elements of [[Viewfinder]]'s character model with his toy. Reflector can transform into a camera or a weapon modeled after Shrapnel's grenade launcher, both of which Skrapnel can wield via its [[5 mm post|5mm post]], or mount onto Skrapnel's back in insect mode.

:While initially announced under the name "Sharpshot" at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013<ref name="sdcc13">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2013/07/18/transformers-prime-and-30th-panels-sdcc-2013-live-178032 San Diego Comic-Con 2013 report] and [https://news.tfw2005.com/2013/07/18/sdcc-2013-generations-legends-official-images-178044 stock photos] at TFW2005.</ref>, it eventually turned out that Hasbro had found a better trademark-friendly alternative that was much closer to the character's original name (differing by only one letter) when packaging stock photos were revealed four months later.<ref name="official">[https://news.tfw2005.com/2013/11/08/generations-legends-cosmos-with-payload-and-skrapnel-with-reflector-official-in-package-images-178741 Thrilling 30 Legends Skrapnel & Reflector stock photos revealed].</ref>

:Skrapnel was redecoed into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Zaptrap#Timelines|Zaptrap]] and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Shrapnel (RID)#Adventure|Shrapnel]] and retooled into [[Chop Shop (G1)#Combiner Wars|Chop Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSkrapnel/skrapnel.htm More information on ''Generations'' Skrapnel at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Skrapnel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Zapskrap, skrap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skrapnel''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''40551 45'''
:*''Accessories'': Stand brick, scoped pistol

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Skrapnel can be rebuilt from robot mode into a stag beetle. He sports [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]]'s helmet and the Megatron-styled pistol.

: This assortment of Micro-Changers was functionally a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in North America, as that was the only major retailer chain to carry ''Kre-O'' at that point. This lot would eventually also eke out at smaller chains like Five Below.

:Skrapnel gets this new coloration to match the color scheme of [[Obsidian (Kre-O)|Obsidian]] and his components.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OSkrapnel/skrapnel.htm More information on Skrapnel at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy SkrapnelC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|My [[Bombshell (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Kickback (G1)|buddies]] don't appear until next year, year.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Repetitive, Repetitive
**''Accessories'': [[Klingon]] disruptor

:This version of Skrapnel is based on the original toy, featuring extensive toy-based [[tampograph]]s. His blaster originally hails from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

:Though the original Shrapnel toy was not released until 1985, Shrapnel-the-character first appeared in the first season of the cartoon in 1984 (only just barely), so his inclusion in the set is fairly justifiable. His teammates [[Bombshell (G1)#SDCC2015|Bombshell]] and [[Kickback (G1)#SDCC2015|Kickback]], however, would not appear in this format until the "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" set the following year.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OSkrapnel/skrapnel.htm More information on Class of 1984 Skrapnel at TFU.info]''
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Shrapnel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Insecticons''' (Platinum Edition 3-pack, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': gamma ray detonator, energon cube

:Part of the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Insecticon 3-pack along with Bombshell and Kickback, this figure (named "Skrapnel" due to [[trademark]] reasons) is yet another reissue of the Generation 1 toy. He also includes an Energon cube accessory from ''The Transformers Collection'' release. Like his ''The Transformers Collection'' & unlike the ''Universe (2008)'' release, this Shrapnel doesn't use the detailed gun.

:Unfortunately, ''Platinum Edition'' Skrapnel has shown signs of mold deterioration on his right foot.

:This set was releaed as a [[Kmart]] exclusive in the United States. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, the Philippines and China; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada and Australia, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was officially available via the UK division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and A1Toys. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Insecticon sets as a result.
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Legends-Class-Skrapnel.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|I'm missing an accessory, accessory. Buy me, me!]]
*'''Skrapnel''' (Legends Class, [[2018]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''PP-33'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Skrapnel is a slight redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' Skrapnel without [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]], sporting darker purple plastic, slightly lighter yellow paint, and a barely different paint application pattern on the legs. Unfortunately, as is the case with his previous release, his visor remains silver rather than red.

:As a straight re-release of a figure from a line predating ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'', this means he features no retooling. Therefore, unlike other Legends Class figures in the line, he features no integrated means for [[Prime Master]]s to interact with him. However, one can make use of the port on the back of his insect mode, which was originally meant for Reflector, to mount a decoy armor in weapon mode with a Prime Master attached.

:The instruction booklet omits the fact that, when you rotate his arms around to his back to transform him, there are a pair of small tabs on his back that the little slots on top of his arms fit onto. This makes his alternate mode more solid, and less likely to come apart. [[Prime Master/Combinations|All variants]] of the trading cards included with Skrapnel erroneously have an Autobot symbol next to his name on the bottom. This does not affect the packaging and the figure itself, which still correctly have Decepticon symbols.

:Perhaps owing to basically being a rerelease, Skrapnel turned out to be a fairly reliable [[shelfwarmer]], even throughout future waves of the line.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Shrapnel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I got my name back, back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shrapnel''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-32'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 26]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': [[Gamma ray detonator]], 2 insect back legs/blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)<ref>[[January 31]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33J9hIaQm8 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Delaney Norris]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>, [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Shrapnel is a cartoon-accurate version of the character with painted details akin to his original toy, and transforms into a robotic stag beetle in 11 steps. This version of the character features back legs for the insect mode, which can detach and become blasters in robot mode. As part of his [[Evo-Fusion]] capability, these two smaller weapons can also combine with the gamma ray detonator to form a larger rifle. The detonator rifle itself, cast in purple and painted over with silver paint, is based on the extra-detail version of the original toy's rifle. In an undocumented feature, it can be attached to the underside of his stag beetle mode for a more symmetrical appearance than storing it on his beetle abdomen as depicted in his instructions.

: Reports from customers suggest that many copies mistakenly come with two identical back leg/blasters, instead of two that mirror each other. Additionally, the gray plastic has been reported on a few scant copies to be a bronzish color instead, most prominently on the mandibles and head covers for his insect mode. Whether this is an accidental usage of a different plastic or rapid [[Unpaintable_plastic#Photodegradation|yellowing]] on a few samples remains to be seen.

:Shrapnel and fellow Insecticon [[Bombshell (G1)#Legacy|Bombshell]] were [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|co-designed]] with each other, and as such share identical leg and forearm components. They were retooled into their Deluxe Insecticon compatriots, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Legacy|Chop Shop]] (again) and [[Barrage (Insecticon)#Legacy|Barrage]] respectively.
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===''Transformers Retro''===
[[File:RetroShrapnel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I cost thirty dollars, dollars!]]
*'''Shrapnel''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' Gamma Ray Detonator, 6 Energon Cubes

:Walmart once again reissued the original Shrapnel toy in 2023 under the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' label. This version has been redecoed in colors inspired by his appearance in the original ''Transformers'' animated series, more specifically ''The Transformers: The Movie''. For the first time in the long history of this mold, it now has no chrome and no clear chest door. It also has two opposite-facing Decepticon logos adjacent on the chest and collar, seemingly in an attempt to match the [[character model]]s for both modes at once (and not really succeeding). Like the ''Transformers Retro'' reissue of [[Kickback (G1)#Transformers Retro|Kickback]], he includes six Energon cubes.

:The box features new art of Shrapnel with G1 toy and hybridized G1 and Legacy inspired detailing in robot and beetle mode respectively laid over a scene of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

:''Transformers Retro'' Shrapnel was officially revealed on Walmart's website<ref>https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Toys-Retro-G1-Shrapnel-Converting-Action-Figure-5-5/3740565663</ref> on [[July 12]], 2023.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Shrapnel''' (Decoy, [[1987]])
:Shrapnel was one of the Decepticon [[Decoy]]s packed in with smaller carded ''Transformers'' toys. While the normal purple version could be included with any Decepticon toy, the rarer red version was available ''only'' on [[Throttlebot]] cards and only for a short while before the switch to purple.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shrapnel/shrapnel.htm More information on Decoy Shrapnel at TFU.info.]''

*'''Destron Hero Collection-22 Set''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1987)

:The entire run of twenty-two Decepticon Decoys were sold as a single boxed set in Japan, only in purple.

===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Shrapnel statue.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|Stop! In the name of love, love.]]
*'''Shrapnel''' ([[2003]])
:The second installment of [[Hard Hero]]'s "Insecticon Series", Shrapnel is a 9-inch cold-cast porcelain statue sculpted by [[Jason Ray]]. Only 1000 pieces of the statue were produced.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes RodimusVsInsecticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|The world's cutest psycho, psycho.]]
*'''Rodimus & Insecticon''' (Two-pack, [[2007]])
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:As part of the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' line of PVC figurines, "Insecticon" (so named because Hasbro was unable to acquire the [[trademark]] to "Shrapnel") is a two-inch tall soft-plastic figurine in an adorable "super-deformed" style. He has swivels at the shoulders and neck.

:"Insecticon" was available in a two-pack with fellow trademark-loss refugee, [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Rodimus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHInsecticon/insecticon.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Insecticon at TFU.info.]''

{{anchor|RHBlindpack}}
*'''Insecticon''' (Single-pack, 2008)
:In some countries outside of North America, "Insecticon" was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Shrapnel''' (2014)
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*'''Shrapnel''' (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Skrapnel.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Insecticon Skrapnel, Insecticon Leader''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T23/T40'''
**''Stars: ''7
:'''Insecticon Skrapnel, Insecticon Leader''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, with line-art for both Bot and Alt-mode by [[Dan Khanna]].
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[[File:W3SergeantSkrapnel.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sergeant Skrapnel, Infantry-Electronic Warfare''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T44/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9
:Sergeant Skrapnel, Infantry-Electronic Warfare is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors by [[Harvey Bunda]] to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Decepticons''' (2018)
:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Shrapnel was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.

===ReAction===
*'''Shrapnel''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': [[ion blaster]]
:Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Shrapnel is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. He comes with a blaster which can only be held in his left hand, an oddity in the line as most figures can only hold weapons in their right hands.

:As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Shrapnel comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

===Eaglemoss===
*'''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Shrapnel was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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==Notes==
*Shrapnel, along with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], had his gender switched from male to female in the French dub of ''The Transformers: The Movie''. It is unknown why this change was effected, but it's most likely because of the character's high-pitched voice. The change did not happen in the cartoon, as it had used a different dubbing team from the movie. The change is especially ironic, given that only male stag beetles have the large pincers of Shrapnel's alt-mode.
**His gender was also switched in the Russian dub, mainly because Shrapnel is a feminine noun in Russian.
*In the Japanese dub of ''The Transformers'', Shrapnel retained his speech quirk of repeating words and phrases (as well as his gender). However, the dub was less consistent with the quirk and he only repeated himself from time to time. Also, Shrapnel's lightning blasting abilities were given a name, the "Thunder Attack", in true anime special move fashion.
*Shrapnel's [[package art]] for his Hasbro and [[Milton Bradley]] releases hilariously depicts him with two left hands. For Takara's Japanese release, this error was corrected.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sharpnel''' (シャープネル ''Shāpuneru''), '''Shrapnel''' (シュラプネル ''Shurapuneru''), '''Skrapnel''' (スクラプネル ''Sukurapuneru'')
*''French:'' '''Éclats D'Obus''' (Canada, "Shrapnel")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Mitsrár''' (מצרר, "Cluster Bomb")
*''Italian:'' '''Rantrox'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dànpiàn''' (弹片, "Shrapnel")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Estilhaço''' (Portugal comic), '''Metralha''' (Brazil comic), '''Estilhaço''' (Brazil comic), '''Granada''' (Brazil Beast Wars)
*''Russian:'' '''Shrapnel''' (Шрапнель ''Shrapnel<nowiki>'</nowiki>'')
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Shrapnel''' (ICTV, Шрапнель ''Shrapnel<nowiki>'</nowiki>'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:PowerOfThePrimes-Skrapnel-CardArt.jpg|''Power of the Primes''
File:Earthrise fan poll artwork.jpg|''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'' fan poll art
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Insecticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
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Wreckage (Movie)

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Bolty:

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:''Wreckage is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:Movie Wreckage DestinyAlliancecover.jpg|right|upright=1.55|thumb|Bite my segmented transformable ass.]]

Quiet and distant among Decepticons, '''Wreckage''' is the stone-cold counterpart to the hot-wired [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]. Deliberate and methodical in his attacks, he enjoys getting up close and personal to his targets and watching his foes squirm in agony as his twin swords cut deep below their armor. Circuits popping and vital processors sizzling to uselessness are the music he longs to make, and none of the Decepticons can argue with his taste for making Autobots suffer.<ref>''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Wreckage packaging bio</ref>

Even though he has been involved in some of the more successful Decepticon missions and is an avid supporter of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], he is ''not'' considered to be one of their more reliable or trustworthy soldiers. He has a bad habit of caving under pressure, which makes him a poor candidate for leading missions. And [[Planetfall (Movie)|all]] [[The Reign of Starscream issue 4|things]] [[Alliance issue 2|considered]], that's not going to clear up any time soon. But that doesn't stop him from thinking he deserves to be Megatron's right-hand man more than [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]].<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref>

{{quote|Time to die.|Wreckage has a problem with [[Starscream (Movie)|the boss]]|[[Alliance issue 2|''Alliance'' #2]]}}

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
Many years ago, Wreckage was a member of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Defense Force]], under the command of Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]] and an [[Ejoornian|alien]] attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of their homeworld to the new aim of making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. Wreckage was present at Megatron's war rally in [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], where the military leader demanded the control of all of Cybertron's forces in his vengeful attack on the [[Ejoornian|aliens]] from the [[Eshems Nebula]]. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} Once Megatron's troops returned victorious, Megatron decided to eliminate his rival for leadership, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]. On Megatron's orders, Wreckage told the [[Security Force]], who had to arrest Optimus and his followers, that the main road to Trypticon was under construction, but that another route through [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]] had been cleared for them. This way, the group headed straight into an ambush. Wreckage was presumably at Megatron's rally where he unveiled his new "Decepticon" faction later that night. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}} {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

[[File:Movie Wreckage Traitor.jpg|left|125px|thumb|Quit eviscerating yourself, quit eviscerating yourself!]]

During the subsequent civil war, Wreckage was one of several Decepticons under the command of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] during the battle of [[Tyger Pax]]. He was finishing off an [[Autobot]] with his sword when [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] arrived with news that [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] knew where the [[AllSpark]] was located. After witnessing the successful Autobot launch of the AllSpark and Megatron's subsequent pursuit of it, Wreckage left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with Starscream's group in search of their leader.

[[File:Movie Wreckage EMPblast.jpg|right|thumb|Wreckage's name is unfortunately appropriate.]]
Arriving on [[Earth]] many years later in Afghanistan, Wreckage scanned and destroyed a human military carrier vehicle sent to investigate their planetfall. He was able to trace the location of the Bargam US airbase and jam their communications to prevent them from calling for help. Under Starscream's orders, Wreckage led the group to attack, initially confusing the soldiers with his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Whilst observing [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] slaughter human soldiers the latter had tricked, Wreckage was hit with a localized electromagnetic pulse and disabled. Barricade was ordered by Starscream to leave their comrade behind, because either he would recover eventually, or if not, then it didn't matter. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}} {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

Starscream learned from [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]'s datatrax that Wreckage's body had been claimed by [[Sector Seven]], {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} and that Wreckage had made arrangements with Sector Seven, incurring the air commander's wrath. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}}

Buried by his comrades, Wreckage was eventually discovered by agents of [[Sector Seven]] who unearthed and transported him to a secret base in [[Nevada]]. He was reactivated under the watch of Sector Seven operative [[Salazar]]. Trading information for his own survival, Wreckage was deactivated by Salazar after the battle at [[Mission City]] that claimed the life of Megatron, due to a growing danger he presented. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} Salazar was soon inadvertently killed when [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] escaped Earth, leaving Wreckage inert. [[Seymour Simmons]], however, planned to use [[William Lennox]]'s [[Autobot]] contacts to awaken him... {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

[[File:Greenwreckagealliance2.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=1.65|"Maybe if people think I'm [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]], they'll let me star in the next movie!"]]
When Optimus Prime left the AllSpark sliver with Sector Seven, they brought it underground for safe keeping, despite [[Vine|Professor Vine]]'s insistence that they keep it as far from Wreckage as possible. Vine's fears were well founded: while passing Wreckage's platform to take it to an isolation vault, the sliver was drawn to Wreckage, awakening him. Wreckage broke free, demanding Megatron's whereabouts and that Salazar be given to him so that he could strip the flesh from his frame. As he escaped, he attempted to scan a green jeep as a new [[alternate mode]], but was attacked by Landmine units also activated by the AllSpark. This left him with a new green coloration. The Landmine units proved no match for Wreckage, but upon defeating them, he was suddenly confronted with an enraged Starscream, who accused him of treason. Wreckage himself was less than pleased with the [[Air Commander]], feeling Starscream had betrayed him by leaving him for dead. A fierce battle took place, damaging the Sector Seven base and killing several humans, but Wreckage eventually gained the upper hand. Just as he was about to kill Starscream, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] arrived and shot off said hand, and Starscream thrust his claws into Wreckage's [[laser core|spark core]], killing him. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Wreckage-ReturntoCybertronpart4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. Wreckage aided Starscream in his take-over of the Autobots' headquarters in their absence. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} Wreckage was then seen defending Decepticon borders when Starscream claimed a portion of the United States. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron: Part 4}} He later got to smash up part of Pittsburgh as part of a punitive campaign against relations with the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}} Later still, he got exiled on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|Revolution Part 3}}
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==Games==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
Under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command, Wreckage fought the Autobots with his energy swords, autocannons, wreckrockets and monstergun. If all that firepower failed to take his enemies down, he was also known to resort to suplexing or ramming them. Wreckage may also have participated in the seemingly inter-dimensional "Energon Wars" conflict, during which the Decepticons were led by [[Megatron (BW)|Predacon Megatron]] against [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s Autobots. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game}}

===''Flight of the Bumblebee''===
[[File:Wreckage movie.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Wreckage appeared in several online games. Not the most impressive resume, but it's a living.]]
Wreckage was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the impudent Autobot dropped in (nearly landing on poor Wreckage's head), Wreckage immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee over and over and over and over and over. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting Wreckage right out of the picture with just one shot. Or he kept shooting until Bumblebee fell and then he gathered around with his buddies to celebrate Bee's pitiful defeat. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee}}

===''Allspark Highway''===
Wreckage and the Decepticons fought hard to keep the Allspark from reaching [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. There were lots of him. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}

===''Transformers Video Mash-Up''===
{{note|Various short clips featuring Wreckage were available for users to custom-create their own short film about the Transformers.}} {{storylink|Transformers Video Mash-Up}}
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===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (3DS)===
{{Note|Wreckage appears in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]] game for Nintendo 3DS as a support unit. Equipping him allows all Earth Mercenaries to have their Strength states increased by 1.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Wreckage movietoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Wreckage and Rule.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Wreckage''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MD-10'''
:*''Accessories'': Two spring-loaded machine-guns/blades
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Wreckage transforms into an {{w|Stryker|M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle}} in urban or arctic camo, armed with a M2 .50 cal machine gun and two other machine guns mounted extending out of the troop compartment. Unusually for a Transformer with a military vehicle [[alternate mode]], Wreckage does not feature ''significant'' embellishments to his design, even though he is not a licensed toy. However, his white plastic obscures much of his sculpted detailing.

: His [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature is activated during transformation by swinging his machine gun down, pushing it against a translucent red panel, which simultaneously raises his shoulders, lowers his torso, raises his head and extends his stomach-mounted cannon.

: The smaller machine gun weapons feature flip-out energy blades that can be held in his hands, mounted under his forearms or on any of the wheels. They can also connect together to form an undocumented but certainly intended double-bladed weapon; mounting this on his forearm wheels gives him an awesome spinning blade weapon.

: There is a minor issue with this mold wherein moving his arms down or towards his back at the shoulder will activate his Automorphing feature and begin to fold the torso back into its vehicle mode position. The best way to avoid this is to hold the machine gun plugging into his back in position while moving his arms.

: This toy doubles as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Reckage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Wreckage/wreckage.htm More information on Wreckage at TFU.info]''
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[File:RotF Bludgeon Master of Metallikato vs pack toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey look! It's a stolen Wreckage repaint! Let's use it in the comic! Oh wait, it's Bludgeon? Crap!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Master of Metallikato''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two spring-loaded machine-guns/blades
{{note|Wreckage was [[repurposing|repurposed]] from [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'' comics.}}

: Bludgeon is a [[redeco]] of the Deluxe-Class Wreckage toy. This figure was only available in the [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "Master of Metallikato" battle pack with [[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Whirl]], and was repurposed by [[IDW Publishing]] as an upgraded form for Wreckage after samples of the toy were leaked online and before the identity of the toy was known.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Bludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on Bludgeon at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
{{anchor|3DBattleCardGameMerch}}
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Wreckage.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Wreckage''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Card number:''

: A 35-point "Uncommon" card, Wreckage is assembled from punch-out parts of two cards, which can be fit together to make either a robot or a tank. Since he uses the same parts layout as [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], his central cannon is considerably oversized when compared to his toy. This layout was also used for [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] in the "Energon Wars" expansion.
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==Notes==
[[File:Movie Wreckage Stykerconcept1.jpg|right|upright=0.9|thumb|Tall, dark, and bloodthirsty.]]
* As revealed at [[BotCon 2007]]'s [[Hasbro]] tour, Wreckage is the toy company's elaboration of a design for a Transformer abandoned early in the Movie's development. It had no name and was thus labeled "Stryker", the name of its [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].
* It was also revealed at [[BotCon 2008]]'s Designer panel that the reason Wreckage's head doesn't match Stryker's concept art was because [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] couldn't make out the detail from the design sketches that were sent to them. [[Aaron Archer]] drew a new head in five minutes, before catching a plane to Tokyo.
* This "Stryker" concept art was later used as a Decepticon piece in the ''[[Risk|Transformers Risk]]'' game.
* Years later, [[Ask Vector Prime]] would nod to the IDW comics and say that [[Sergeant Cahnay]] EMPed Wreckage at Bargam.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Wreckage''' (レッケージ ''Rekkēji'')

==References==
<references />
[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Sector Seven]]
[[Category:Movie Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]

Furmanite

2025-01-27T23:48:17Z

Bolty:

[[Image:Furmanite.jpg|thumb|200px|Not to be confused with budianskium.]]

'''Furmanite''', or '''anti-energon''', is a substance that repels [[energon]] at low doses. In higher quantities, it can cause planet-shattering explosions if it comes in contact with energon. Furmanite can be infused into a [[Transformer]]'s infrastructure to create [[energon armor]].

==Fiction==
===3H comics===
Seeking to discover a way to safeguard against energon overload while in robot mode, [[Fractyl]] developed a substance he called furmanite on prehistoric [[Earth]]. After Fractyl successfully tested its energon-shielding properties, [[Packrat]] stole the furmanite; in the chaos, it was discovered to be anti-energon when shards of furmanite explosively reacted with pure energon.

The furmanite was infused into Packrat's structure, and he threatened the planet by travelling into the [[Badlands (Earth)|Badlands]], an energon-rich area. Despite some reluctance and arrogance, Packrat allowed the furmanite to be siphoned from his body when he was convinced by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] to do so. {{storylink|Ground Zero}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
While [[Alpha Bravo]] plotted to assassinate of his fellow [[Wreckers]] to prevent the reformation of [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]], he noted that Fractyl's Furmanite armor was capable of deflection to an unknown degree. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

==Notes==
*The name is an obvious reference to [[Simon Furman]].

[[Category:Beast Wars substances]]
[[Category:Energon]]

Questor

2024-10-23T06:58:57Z

Bolty:

:''The Questors are a [[Decepticon]] subgroup from [[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Questors Alternity.jpg|thumb|500px|They drive now!]]
The '''Questors''' (クエスターズ ''Kuesutāzu'') are an elite trans-dimensional force gathered by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from various universes to aid him in defeating the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]. Though not fully higher-dimensional beings themselves, their [[spark]]s are encased in [[alternium]], which will allow them to eventually evolve to this state. Their appointed commander is the old "silver snake" himself, [[Starscream (G1)#Alternity|Starscream]].

Known members include:
*[[Starscream (G1)#Alternity|Starscream]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)#Alternity|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)#Alternity|Thundercracker]]

==Fiction==
===''Alternity''===
Though Megatron was able to rampage across the dimensions, destroying whole galaxies, he found himself outmaneuvered by the Alternity, his predations undone. Thus, reluctantly, he set out to share his power with worthy candidates. Rebuilding them into bodies that would eventually serve as their [[auto-avatar]]s upon their ascension, he sent his new Questors out to bring about the twilight of the gods! {{storylink|Foreshadows}}

===''Cloud''===
{{stub|{{storylink|TFC-A04}}}}

==Notes==
*"Quest". Y'know, like "seek". [[Seeker (body-type)|Y'geddit]]?

[[Category:Alternity]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]

Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story

2024-05-15T23:15:31Z

Bolty:

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|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[May 4]], [[2024]]
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Ryan Ottley]]
|colors by=[[Annalisa Leoni]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
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'''Whatever happened to the Decepticon leader?'''

==Synopsis==
As the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' careens toward [[Earth|the blue and green planet]] below, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tears through the opposing forces of its [[Autobot]] crew. The [[Decepticon]] leader blasts a hole through [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]'s chest, causing an enraged [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to attack him. Megatron taunts Optimus as the two trade blows, blaming him for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s destruction. Using his [[energon-axe]], Optimus slices off Megatron's right arm, allowing him to kick Megatron towards an opening in the ship. Hanging onto the edge, Megatron orders [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to aid him, but the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] uses this opportunity to finally seize leadership of the Decepticons, blasting Megatron and sending him falling to the planet.

Awaking sometime later — and now missing both arms — in the science labs of [[Cobra-La]], Megatron's fury finally allows him to escape the shackles of his captors, crushing a Cobra-La scientist under his foot. He demands the return of his limbs, but the surviving scientist tells him they were only able to find one. Megatron allows the scientist to live as thanks and reattaches his left arm. However, he is interrupted by the arrival of Lord [[Golobulus]] and his [[Royal Guard]]. Golobulus orders his soldiers not to let "the beast" escape. Living up to this description, Megatron savagely tears his way through the Royal Guard and Golobulus's Cobra-La creatures before Golobulus manages to stab him his remaining eye. Blinded and furious, Megatron flees from the battle by flying upwards, bursting through to the surface of the planet. Amid the snowy mountains, Megatron swears that he will find Starscream and make him pay!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (2)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (3)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (4)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7)

|h3=[[Cobra-La]]|c3=
* Scientists (8)
* [[Golobulus]] (9)
* [[Royal Guard]]s (10)
}}

==Quotes==
"You are a metal '''Abomination'''! Inorganic filth! You still belong to me!" 
"Belong? Pathetic insect...'''Do you know who I am???!!!''' '''I BELONG TO NO ONE!!!'''"
:–'''Golobulus''' provoking '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This story finally reveals what happened to Megatron prior to the start of the main ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' series. [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|Issue #4]] had previously shown Megatron frozen in ice, with the subsequently released ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' [[Cobra Commander issue 1|#1]] revealing he was found by the people of Cobra-La and taken in to be studied.
** Considering how this story ends, with Megatron emerging into the frozen wastes, the scene from ''Transformers'' #4 either takes place ''after'' his escape from Cobra-La, having been lost in the Arctic, or between his crash landing and his discovery by Cobra.
* Megatron's dialogue hints towards the ideological conflict between the Autobots and Decepticons, something that has frequently been alluded to but not yet fully established in the main ''Transformers'' comics.

===Continuity errors===
* In [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|#5]], Optimus says that the last time Starscream had seen Megatron's cannon, he was 'cowering before it', though here, Starscream actually has the upper hand over Megatron.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Megatron's line of "I BELONG TO NO ONE!!!" echoes what he said to [[Unicron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Transformers (2023) issue 7.5}}
[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Maximals Strike Back, Part 2

2024-04-04T12:37:22Z

Bolty:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Beast Wars]]'' #11
|prev=Maximals Strike Back, Part 1
|next=Maximals Strike Back, Part 3
|title="Maximals Strike Back, Part 2"
|image=BW21 11 cvrA.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[December 22]], 2021
|coverdate=December 2021
|written by=[[Erik Burnham]]
|art by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Jake M. Wood]]
|editor=[[David Mariotte]], [[Jazmine Joyner]] and [[Riley Farmer]]
|continuity=''[[Transformers: Beast Wars]]''
}}

'''Casualties on both sides mount as the battle for the Golden Disk rages on.'''

==Synopsis==
In his private chambers, [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s fruitless attempts to solve the mystery of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] and its message are interrupted when the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s proximity alarms alert him to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s preemptive strike against the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s. Eager to vent his frustrations on a pack of helpless Maximals, Megatron immediately transforms into his [[beast mode]], charges into battle... and is promptly knocked flat by a blast from [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]'s optic lasers. Megatron is briefly astonished that his treacherous subordinate still lives after their last encounter, but still determined to make him pay for abandoning the Predacons, and prepares to finish the job. Amidst the confusion, [[Nyx]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] sneak into the ship; although [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] briefly bars their way, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] leaps to their rescue by distracting her just long enough for the two saboteurs to make their escape. The two eventually split up: Rattrap goes one way to retrieve the disk, while Nyx follows the map into the ship's engine room. As she prepares to sabotage the vessel's [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp drive]], however, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] gets the drop on her—this time, however, Nyx is ready, and her counterattack blasts his latest dastardly invention right out of his hands.

Meanwhile, inside Megatron's quarters, Rattrap stumbles across the Golden Disk; although his orders were to grab the artifact and run, Rattrap wants to take the time to verify that this really ''is'' the disk... and besides, he rationalizes, his commander is probably having the time of his life fighting Predacons outside. That is indeed the case—Primal first incapacitates [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] with a well-flung boulder, before [[Skold]] returns fire with a boulder of her own, then catches the Maximal leader in a flying tackle. Meanwhile, new Maximal [[Razorbeast]] trades blows with [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]], and even manages to get the upper hand... but when he sees Skold facing off against his commander, a moment of hesitation prevents him from landing the crucial final blow. As Razorbeast abandons the fight to intervene, Terrorsaur escapes. Without thinking, Razorbeast leaps in between the two and tries to tell Skold that they don't have to be enemies. The Maximals fight only to stun, not to kill; they're only here to retrieve that which was stolen from them. Before he can finish his sentence, however, Terrorsaur abruptly snatches Razorbeast in his talons!

As he drags the struggling Razorbeast into the sky, Terrorsaur gloats that Razorbeast really should've killed him when he had the chance; now it's ''his'' turn. Razorbeast is confident that he'll survive a fall, even from this height... but Terrorsaur has a different plan, and wings his way towards the nearest floating mountain. The [[energon crystal]]s that comprise the mountain are notoriously volatile—with enough force, one impact can spark a cataclysmic chain reaction. With that, Terrorsaur releases his hold on Razorbeast; the helpless Maximal plummets straight into the center of the island... and Skold watches in horror as the ensuing explosion immolates the airborne landmass.
In their respective dinosaur forms, Megatron and Dinobot face off—although Dinobot's determined to kill his former leader, his injuries have left him weakened. The larger Predacon easily dodges his telegraphed attacks; then, gloating that Dinobot's come to rely on his right side, uses his tyrannosaur jaws to bite clean into Dinobot's superstructure. As he transforms into robot mode and rips Dinobot's sword from his flank, Megatron prepares to finish off the critically wounded Dinobot with his own blade... only for Optimus to intervene at the last second by blasting the sword from Megatron's hand. Primal warns him to back off, and Megatron does—but not before reminding his treacherous lieutenant that this reprieve won't last...

As the battle rages on, Skold—traumatised by the loss of her only friend—has abandoned the fight and curled herself into a ball, and her emotional shutdown is only exacerbated when Terrorsaur returns, shrieking at her to get back into the fight. At first, Skold merely ignores him... but as Terrorsaur continues to heap on the verbal abuse, and finally threatens to do to her what he just did to the "stupid red Maximal", something finally snaps. In one swift motion, Skold reaches up, rips a hole in Terrorsaur's chest, and fatally rips his [[spark]] from his body! Amidst the chaos of battle, the murder of her tormentor goes unseen and unwitnessed; when she rouses a dazed Waspinator, she simply tells him that they have lost Terrorsaur. Furious, Waspinator vows vengeance...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
* [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (4)
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (5)
* [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (6)
* [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (7)
* [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (8)
* [[Nyx]] (9)
* [[Razorbeast]] (14)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (2)
* [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (3)
* [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (10)
* [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (11)
* [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (12)
* [[Skold]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"'''NO!''' Why must my babies continually suffer such fates?!" 
"Maybe if I send you to the Pit—you'll find out."
:—'''Tarantulas''' and '''Nyx'''

"You don't expect me to fall for that same trick, do you?" 
'''KWHAMV''' 
" Oh, scrap. I did. "
:—'''Optimus Primal''' gets bodychecked by Skold

"You know much about the energon crystals on the floating mountains? They're potent, but '''volatile'''. If you hit one with enough force? Well—see for '''yourself'''."
:—'''Terrorsaur'''

"Hrr—why couldn't you have just had the good sense to '''die''' from your injuries? It would've made things '''so''' much easier for everyone." 
"Everyone but me." 
"A small consequence in the grand scheme of things." 
"'''Ha!''' I told Optimus Primal that Predacons had a sense of humor! And you believing that you can see the bigger picture is the funniest thing I've ever '''heard'''."
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Dinobot'''

"I always hated you."
:—'''Skold''' kills Terrorsaur

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Megatron's [[Rubber Ducky]] returns, after last being seen back in [[Savage Landing Part 2|issue #2]]. Despite being torn to shreds by an angry Megatron, he reappears when Rattrap's investigating, having apparently pieced himself back together (and gives Rattrap the ol' stink eye when he's thrown aside).
* Upon ambushing Nyx, Tarantulas appears to wield a rebuilt version of his [[Transformation Lock Lens|transformation lock lens]]—this was the weapon he used against her in [[Savage Landing Part 3|issue #3]], before Dinobot had a crisis of conscience and destroyed it. When Nyx destroys this gadget, Tarantulas once again mourns "[his] baby", a term of endearment for his creation he'd previously used in issue #3.
* Terrorsaur and Waspinator visited one of the planet's many floating mountains in [[Pod Part 1|#7]] to gather some raw energon crystals; while there, Terrorsaur warned Waspinator that the raw energon crystals were explosive.
* Megatron and Dinobot last crossed paths in [[Savage Landing Part 6|issue #6]], which ended with Megatron and the other Predacons badly injuring Dinobot. As Megatron points out here, the experience left Dinobot weakened and unable to fight the way he used to.

===Transformers references===
* The floating mountains have appeared in the background of almost every ''Beast Wars'' issue thus far. [[Pod Part 1|Issue #7]] showed that some of them contained energon, but this one pushes them closer to the [[flying mountain]] that appeared in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge]]" by explaining that the islands are formed around a massive [[energon crystal]], and explode in much the same way.
* Terrorsaur's body is shown [[aggressive depigmentation|turning grey]] after he's killed, something that didn't happen in the original cartoon.

===Real-world references===
* Upon coming to a branching corridor, Nyx recites one of Rattrap's sayings: "when you come to a fork in the road, take it"-a real-life quote attributed to baseball player and absurdist koan aficionado {{w|Yogi Berra|Yogi Berra}}.
* Artist [[Josh Burcham]]'s depiction of the ''Darksyde''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s engine room appears to take inspiration from the works of {{w|Jack Kirby|Jack Kirby}}, famous for his elaborate depictions of sci-fi machinery.
* A panel of Megatron and Dinobot fighting in beast mode has Megatron in the classic "When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth" pose taken by the ''T. rex'' at the end of ''{{w|Jurassic Park|Jurassic Park}}''.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' Skold weathers a storm of energon crystals, by [[Sidvenblu]]
* '''Cover B:''' The Maximals, by [[John Yurcaba]]
* '''Cover RI:''' Rattrap hacks the Predacon base, by [[Brenda Chi]]

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File:BW21 11 cvrB.jpg
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* ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' #124

===Reprints===
* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' Volume 2''' ([[June 29]], [[2022]]) ISBN 1684059038 / ISBN 978-1684059034
** Collects ''Beast Wars'' issues #7–12.
** Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.

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IDW-BW-vol2.jpg|'''''Beast Wars''''', Vol 2; cover art by [[John Yurcaba]]
</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://majorspoilers.com/2021/12/21/preview-transformers-beast-wars-11/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-transformers-beast-wars-11 Preview]

[[Category:Beast Wars (2021) issues]]

Generations Selects (toyline)

2024-03-10T08:02:14Z

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[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Decepticon-Exhaust-Box.jpg|thumb|upright=2.1|Deluxe Class Exhaust]]
Debuting in [[2019]], '''''Generations Selects''''' is a series of exclusive figures sold mainly through online retailers, intersecting multiple thematic sublines of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''. The line consists of special edition redecoes and retools of ''Generations'' figures, packaged in brown cardboard mailer boxes broadly similar to the late [[Transformers Collectors' Club|TFCC]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service]].

As with other ''Transformers'' lines from [[2018]] onward, Hasbro and TakaraTomy attempt to make ''Generations Selects'' equally available to fans in each other's primary market. U.S. and Canadian fans (except in Québec) can purchase Takara ''Selects'' figures from [[Hasbro Pulse]] while Japanese fans can purchase some Hasbro ''Selects'' figures from [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

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==Toys==
===Hasbro===
Hasbro announced the ''Generations Selects'' branding in late 2018, with Ricochet and Red Swoop as the nominal debut figures for the line. However, the first figure to reach fans wound up being Combat Megatron, who was made available for order concurrently with New York [[Toy Fair 2019]]. Packaged in robot mode, Hasbro's ''Selects'' figures have no price markup compared to regular retail figures. [[Hasbro Pulse]] debuts ''Generations Selects'' figures for the U.S. and Canadian markets while fans in Hasbro's other markets must resort to various physical or online retailers, with the only exclusive being [[Red Wing#Generations|Decepticon Red Wing]] to the [[Target]] website (though he was eventually rereleased to other online retailers in 2020).

Following Ricochet and Red Swoop, who featured a [[Halo of Primus]] design on their packaging and were explicitly labeled as ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' by their instructions, the line transitioned to a new standard packaging design featuring the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' logo. [[2019]]'s releases were labeled as belonging to the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' portion of the trilogy by their instruction booklets, while in [[2020]], instruction sheets used the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' installment's graphic design elements, but not the logo itself (except [[Hot House (facility)#Generations|Hot House]], for reasons unclear). The Spy Patrol set was also [[:File:ToyFair2020-HasbroSlideShow11.jpg|labeled]] as part of ''Earthrise'' during the [[Toy Fair 2020]] presentation. [[Deep Cover#Generations|Deep Cover]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet]] were released during ''Kingdom'' and feature the new-for-2021 cardboard packaging tray, but retain the ''Earthrise'' instructions graphics.

For ''Legacy'', the line's packaging was given a new look, keeping the brown card box, monochrome black printing, and seal sticker, but now giving each release a unique schematic line-art illustration of the toy within, in a similar style to Takara's previous ''Selects'' packaging (see [[#TakaraTomy|below]]).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Ricochet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swoop (G1)/toys#POTPGS|Dinobot Red Swoop]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS01 [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS01|Combat Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS02 [[Red Wing#Toys|Decepticon Red Wing]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS03 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#GS03|Galactic Man Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS04 [[Cromar#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Cromar]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS05 [[Lancer#Toys|Autobot Lancer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS06 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS07 [[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS08 [[Zetar (G1)#Generations Selects|Powerdasher Zetar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS09 [[Hot Shot (G1)#Generations Selects|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-merc|TT-GS12 [[Soundblaster (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundblaster]] (TakaraTomy import)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:GS-toy RedWing.jpg|thumb|250px|Voyager Class Red Wing]][[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Black-Zarak.jpg|thumb|250px|Titan Class Black Zarak]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]''
{{Bp-a1d1|WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit ([[Wingthing (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (G1)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations Selects|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]])}}
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS11 [[Exhaust#Generations Selects|Decepticon Exhaust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS12 [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations Selects|Greasepit]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS13 [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations Selects|Hubcap]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS14 [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#GS14|Megatron]] (''Generation 2'' deco)}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS15 [[Hot House (facility)#Generations Selects|Hot House]]}}
{{Bp-merc|WFC-GS16 [[Bug Bite (G1)#Generations Selects|Bug Bite]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{bp-sa|WFC-GS17 [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations Selects|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] & [[Ratchet (SG)#Generations Selects|Shattered Glass Ratchet]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS18 [[Tigertrack#Generations Selects|Autobot Tigertrack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS19 [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations Selects|Rotorstorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS20 [[Cordon (G1)#Generations Selects|Cordon]] & [[Spin-Out (G1)#Generations Selects|Autobot Spin-Out]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS21 [[Sandstorm (G2)#Generations Selects|Decepticon Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS22 [[Black Roritchi#Generations Selects|Black Roritchi]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS23 [[Deep Cover#Generations Selects|Deep Cover]]}}
{{Bp-d2|WFC-GS24 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet]] (''Generation 2'' deco)}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]''
{{Bp-m1|WFC-GS25 [[Transmutate (BW)#Generations Selects|Transmutate]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS26 [[Artfire#Generations Selects|Artfire]] & [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS27 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift-Ticket]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[DK-2 Guard]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Cyclonus]] & [[Nightstick (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Breaker (G1)#Generations Selects|DK-3 Breaker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]''
{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations Selects|Magnificus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Guardian robot#Generations Selects|Guardian Robot]] & [[Lunar-Tread#Generations Selects|Lunar-Tread]]}}
{{Bp-p1|[[Antagony (BW)#Generations Selects|Antagony]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy#United|Legacy: United]]''
{{Bp-a1|Autobots Stand United 5-Pack ([[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Jazz]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Trailbreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Wheeljack]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Autobot Hound]])}}
</ul>
|}

===TakaraTomy===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-TT-Volcanicus-Box.jpg|thumb|200px|Volcanicus (box)]]
TakaraTomy's '''''Generation Selects''''' {{sic}} figures succeed the niche of the previous [[2014]] to [[2019]] ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' and ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' series, featuring uniquely extensive retooling and higher-budget paint operations for accuracy to each character's era of origin in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Additionally, the Japanese version of ''Generations Selects'' features a heavy emphasis on [[combiner]] teams, a feature noticeably absent from the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toyline. Due to the ''Transformers'' market in Japan being smaller and shrinking, Takara's turnout of ''Selects'' figures is smaller compared to ''Legends'' and ''Unite Warriors''. As with those lines, Takara's figures are packaged in alternate mode.

As per brand unification, [[Hasbro Pulse]] releases the TakaraTomy-made figures with no changes save for a black packaging sleeve labeled in English. Soundblaster's ''Selects'' branding is unique to Hasbro Pulse's release, with the original TakaraTomy release being part of ''Siege''.

At the beginning of the series release, TakaraTomy declined the usual trend of assigning ID numbers to their ''Selects'' releases. By contrast, Hasbro Pulse labels each Takara ''Selects'' release distinctly from Hasbro ''Selects'' figures on their pre-order page.

However, in ''Transformers Generations 2021'', TakaraTomy gave Super Megatron the ID number TT-GS09 and assigned other numbers to subsequent items in order, thus making TakaraTomy's ID numbers different from Hasbro Pulse's.
As for the numbers between TT-GS01 and TT-GS08, TakaraTomy does not specify which items correspond to each number.
<ul>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Release Date !! TakaraTomy's ID !! Hasbro Pulse's ID !! Item
|rowspan=11|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Star-Convoy.jpg|250px]] <center>Leader Class Star Convoy</center>
|-
| [[September 7]], 2019<ref name=TTzetarandNightbrid>[https://twitter.com/takaratomytoys/status/1164900347501899776 Tweet by TakaraTomy's official account]</ref> || - || - || {{Bp-a1|[[Zetar (G1)#Generations|Powerdasher Zeta]]}}
|-
| [[September 7]], 2019<ref name=TTzetarandNightbrid /> || - || - || {{Bp-d1|[[Nightbird (G1)#Generations Selects|Nightbird]]}}
|-
| [[September 28]], 2019 || - || TT-GS01 || {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Selects|Star Convoy]]}}
|-
| [[September 28]], 2019 || - || - || {{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]]}}
|-
| [[January 25]], 2020 || - || TT-GS03 || {{Bp-d1|[[Turtler#Generations Selects|Seacons Turtler]]}}
|-
| [[January 25]], 2020 || - || TT-GS04 || {{Bp-d1|[[Gulf#Generations Selects|Seacons Gulf]]}}
|-
| [[February 29]], 2020 || - || TT-GS02 || {{Bp-d1|[[Kraken#Generations Selects|Seacons Kraken]]}}
|-
| [[February 29]], 2020 || - || TT-GS06 || {{Bp-d1|[[Lobclaw#Generations Selects|Seacons Lobclow]] {{sic}}}}
|-
| [[March 28]], 2020 || - || TT-GS07 || {{Bp-d1|[[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Overbite]]}}
|-
| [[March 28]], 2020 || - || TT-GS08 || {{Bp-d1|[[Tentakil (Masterforce)#Generations Selects|Seacons Tentakil]]}}
|-
| [[September 26]], 2020 || TT-GS09 || TT-GS09 || {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#SuperMegatron|Super Megatron]]}}
|rowspan=10|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-God-Neptune.jpg|250px]] <center>God Neptune</center>
|-
| [[October 31]], 2020 || TT-GS10 || TT-GS10 || {{Bp-p1|[[God Neptune#Generations Selects|God Neptune]] ([[Coelagon#Generations Selects|Coelagon]], [[Halfshell#Generations Selects|Halfshell]], [[Scylla#Generations Selects|Skyulle]], [[Sea Phantom#Generations Selects|Sea Phantom]], [[Terrormander#Generations Selects|Terrormander]])}}
|-
| [[February 27]], [[2021]] || TT-GS11 || TT-GS11 || {{Bp-a1|[[Volcanicus (POTP)#Generations Selects|Volcanicus]] ([[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Grimlock]], [[Sludge (G1)#Generations Selects|Sludge]], [[Slag (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Slag]], [[Snarl (G1)#Generations Selects|Snarl]], [[Swoop (G1)/toys#GSgiftset|Swoop]])}}
|-
| [[April 17]], 2021 || TT-GS12 || TT-GS05 || {{Bp-d1|[[Abominus (G1)#Generations Selects|Abominus]] ([[Sinnertwin (G1)#Generations Selects|Sinnertwin]], [[Blot (G1)#Generations Selects|Butto]], [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations Selects|Rippersnapper]], [[Cutthroat (G1)#Generations Selects|Cutthroat]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Generations Selects|Hun-Gurrr]])}}
|-
| [[December 29]], 2021 || - || - || {{Bp-d2|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Ramjet]]}}
|-
| [[March 26]], 2022 || - || - || {{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Black Zarak]]}}
|-
| [[March 26]], 2022 || - || - || {{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#Generations Selects|Artfire]] & [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Generations Selects|Nightstick]]}}
|-
| [[March 26]], 2022 || - || - || {{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Galvatron]]}}
|-
| [[June 25]], 2022 || - || - || {{Bp-a1|[[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#Generations Selects|Lift Ticket]]}}
|-
| [[May]] 2023 || - || - || {{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus#Generations Selects|Magnificus]]}}
|}</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Shortly before the inception of ''Generations Selects'', Hasbro seems to have tested the concept of "special edition" Deluxe Class figures in boxed packaging with ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Arcee]] and [[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]], followed up by ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' [[Blast Off (G1)/toys#PWTSE|Blast Off]], [[Repugnus (G1)#PWTSE|Repugnus]], and [[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Punch-Counterpunch]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Generation Selects''''' (ジェネレーションセレクト ''Jenerēshon Serekuto'')<ref>TakaraTomy does not use this Japanese spelling very often, instead straight-up inserting the untranslated all-caps English phrase "GENERATION SELECTS" into Japanese text.</ref>
*''Mandarin'': '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng Shìdài Jīngxuǎn Xìliè''''' (變形金剛世代精選系列, "Transformers Generations Selects Series"), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng Shìdài Xìliè Jīngxuǎn''''' (變形金剛世代系列精選, "Transformers Generations Series Selects")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_gs ''Generations Selects''] at the TakaraTomy website

[[Category:Beast Wars toylines]]
[[Category:Exclusive toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
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[[Category:Generations toylines]]

Sector Seven

2024-03-08T22:39:38Z

Bolty:

{{disambig2|the Sector Seven organization itself|the alternate reality game based on it|Sector Seven (game)}}

[[Image:Sector7logo.png|right|270px|thumb|"You guys have heard of Area 51? Well this is 50!"]]

{{quote|We're the government. Sector Seven.}}
{{quote|Never heard of it.|}}
{{quote|Never will.|Agent Simmons and Ron Witwicky|''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''}}

'''Sector Seven''' is a secret [[United States of America|American]] government agency, which deals with extraterrestrial technology and threats. It has been around for quite some time, but how long ''exactly'' depends on who you ask (see Notes for more).

It is so secret, it had its own secret website (They took it offline to keep its secrets!)

''Sector Seven sometimes operates through the front companies '''S7 Industries'''. And '''[[Sectors Even]]'''.''

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}
According to Sector Seven director [[Tom Banachek]], the group was first commissioned around the year 1927, under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Herbert Hoover]]; though they apparently answered (or once answered) to the Defense Secretary, contemporary Defense Secretary [[John Keller]] claimed not to have heard of them. Banachek also stated that the First Seven found the [[AllSpark]] in [[1913]], but that might have been before Sector Seven was formally created.

To keep this alien relic secure, the group established a [[Area 52 (Movie)|headquarters]] in the recently constructed [[Hoover Dam]] and had the cube transferred there. in the 1930s, Sector Seven operatives excavated the alien codenamed "[[Megatron (Movie)|N.B.E.-01]]" from the [[Arctic]] Circle and had his frozen remains transferred to their primary facility. In the years that followed, many modern forms of technology were secretly reverse-engineered from his frozen body. Eventually, the organization learned of the AllSpark's power to bring mundane machines to life, and began a battery of experiments to test the limits of the AllSpark's capabilities. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

During this early period, Sector Seven became increasingly aware of Cybertronian activity on Earth, and commissioned [[Project Black Knife|Project: Black Knife]] to investigate. They discovered [[Cyberglyphics]] inscribed on ruins across the planet, raising the possibility that there may be aliens lying inert on the planet; for reasons unknown, however, this evidence was deemed inconclusive and the project went nowhere. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

In the year 1961, an [[Ark (DOTM)|alien ship]] crash-landed on the moon; the race to retrieve the alien technology became the secret impetus for the famous {{w|Space Race}} between the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Soviet Union]]. Under the orders of [[John F. Kennedy]], Sector Seven worked with [[NASA]] to prepare a manned mission to the moon in [[1969]]. [[Neil Armstrong]] and [[Buzz Aldrin]]'s exploration resulted in the discovery of several deceased N.B.E.s, and evidence and logs relating to the top secret mission was kept in Sector Seven's custody. This top-secret operation was deemed to be director-only-clearance, with only the highest-ranking members of the conspiracy aware of the truth behind the Apollo landings.

Years later, Sector Seven discovered that the Soviets had used unmanned probes to collect [[Pillar|samples of alien technology]] from the ship, one of which was the cause of a nuclear disaster at [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

In [[1987]], a training exercise overseen by agent [[Jack Burns]] was interrupted by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]] making planetfall. Just as the [[Autobot]] scout was about to explain himself, the Decepticon [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]] [[Blitzwing (BB)|Blitzwing]] appeared, posing as an [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] fighter jet and bombing Burns' squadron before engaging B-127 in a fight that saw the Autobot robbed of his voice box and the Seeker blown to bits.

Several months later, Burns was informed by fellow agent [[Seymour Simmons]] that two more Transformers has just made planetfall. Burns led a unit to intercept the aliens, introducing themselves as [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] of the "Decepticon peacekeeping patrol". Shatter manipulated the humans into forming an alliance so they could catch B-127, who she claimed was a "dangerous escaped criminal". Burns was skeptical of the Decepticons (especially since the Decepticon name raised red flags to him), but [[Dr. Powell]] assured Shatter and Dropkick that he and Burns would discuss the matter with their superior [[General Whalen]].

[[File:Bumblebee-Welcome-to-Sector-7.jpg|thumb|]]
Whalen sided with Powell on account of the Cybertronian upgrades to American technology being beneficial in hopes of winning the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]], though he was willing to let Burns terminate the aliens once they have captured B-127. The Autobot was eventually tracked to [[Brighton Falls]], [[California]] when an [[Energon]] surge was detected by the computers modified by the Decepticons. Sector Seven, Shatter, and Dropkick traveled there and incapacitated B-127, who was now calling himself "Bumblebee" and had fallen in with [[Charlie Watson]] and [[Memo]].

Taking Bumblebee to [[McKinnon Air Base]], the Decepticons tortured the Autobot before triggering a message from his leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] revealing the Autobots were regrouping on Earth. Powell radioed Burns on the Decepticons' true colors before being killed by Dropkick. Once they arrived at the building Bumblebee was being held prisoner in, Burns ordered for the doors to be blown open. While Charlie and Memo were being restrained, Bumblebee suddenly snapped and went on a rampage, overpowering Sector Seven. However, Burns eventually saw that Bumblebee was no criminal, as the Autobot saved his life after his helicopter was shot down by Shatter. After Bumblebee killed the two Decepticons and Charlie prevented their transmission from reaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Burns let the two go. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

In [[2003]], Sector Seven operatives were alerted to extraterrestrial activity on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] when a Transformer stepped on the [[Beagle 2 Rover]] moments after it landed. The footage was quickly seized, and Sector 7 disseminated a coverup story that the probe had simply crash-landed. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} By this point, Simmons had climbed his up the ranks to agency Director; despite attempting to reopen inquiries into projects such as the shuttered Black Knife files, those higher up in the chain of command wouldn't let him, thinking that wanting to look for Transformers on Earth was an obsession that Sector Seven, who counter and look for Transformers, shouldn't indulge. (''God'' these guys sucked.) {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

[[Image:Movie Autobots Sector Seven.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Being cars, the Autobots take fender benders very seriously.]]
In [[2007]], a Sector Seven field team under Director Simmons headed to the [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]] residence when evidence arose suggesting that [[Sam Witwicky]] had made contact with an N.B.E. they had been tracking. Taking Witwicky and [[Mikaela Banes]] into custody, Simmons began to interrogate Sam and Mikaela aggressively until the field unit's convoy was ambushed by Optimus Prime and his Autobots. [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] was able to swiftly disarm the field unit; though a backup team arrived to capture as many Autobots as they could, they were only successful in capturing Bumblebee and the two teens.

[[File:Movie Optimus Prime S7 mad.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|Optimus needs a ''[[Nougabot|Snickers]]''.]]
After the Decepticons hit global communications, Banachek went to Secretary Keller and informed him of the situation. Keller, the teens, and an Army Ranger unit were taken to Hoover Dam and shown the frozen N.B.E.-01, who Sam Witwicky identified as Megatron, leader of the [[Decepticon]]s. However, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] arrived and destroyed their external power lines, while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] sabotaged Megatron's stasis controls. With Megatron minutes away from thawing, Sam tried to convince Simmons to release Bumblebee, but Simmons was only convinced by [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and his men. In the ensuing crisis, Megatron was freed from his cryonic prison, while Bumblebee and the Autobots absconded with the AllSpark. Beyond providing a small amount of soldiers to assist the ranger unit under Lennox, Sector Seven played no serious role in the Battle of [[Mission City]], which was mostly decided by the Autobots.

Sector Seven's time had come—and they had done nothing but make the situation worse, all their secret weapons being ineffective against the Decepticons, and having alienated the Autobots. Sector Seven was terminated in an effort to better cover up the existence of the [[Transformer]]s, but it may have been influenced by their loss of control over the situation. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} Sector Seven's replacement, [[NEST]], worked directly with the Autobots in an effort to better counter the surge of Decepticon activity on Earth.

Before Sector Seven was shut down, however, Simmons copied as much research as he could, including the files relating to Project: Black Knife, which became of interest to the Autobots and their human allies during Sam's search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

In [[2012]], [[Charlotte Mearing]] explained the role Sector Seven had played in the moon landing to the Autobots, which came as a surprise even to Simmons. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

===IDW comics===
In January of [[1898]], adventurers [[Walter Simmons]] and [[Theodore Joseph Wells]] were commissioned by the government to investigate the ramblings of the insane [[Archibald Witwicky]], who claimed to have encountered a "behemoth" in the Arctic Circle. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} {{storylink|Original}} The pair already been operating for years as scientist-adventurers, uncovering bizarre creatures and phenomena on Earth; [[President of the United States|President McKinley]] was aware of them. {{storylink|Original}} Artifacts they had included pictures and a skull from a "triclops" life form of some kind, a severed bestial arm in a jar (possibly from a version of the Beast Wars, although the sketch is difficult to make out and mechanics may not be incorporated) and what could possibly be a fragment of a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]].{{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} Recruiting four other men—[[Billy North]], [[Theodore Grant]], [[Philippe Bowen]] and [[Jack Arden]]—the crew travelled to the Arctic with [[Reginald Danco]] to investigate, but ran afoul of the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]] [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] in the process. Though the humans were able to defeat the Decepticon by blasting the ice out from underneath him, North perished, and the survivors realized the need for a group dedicated to protecting Earth against future alien invaaders. {{storylink|Original}} Walter Simmons took charge of the operation; by [[1899]], the group had constructed its [[Sector Seven High Arctic Base|Alpha Command Post]], a sealed environmental dome built around the "Mega-Man". {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}} The founding members of the organization became known as the "[[First Seven]]." {{storylink|Original}}

Three years later, the AllSpark itself was discovered at the bottom of the [[Colorado River]], and this discovery prompted Wells to bring his friends [[Herbert Hoover|Herbert]] and [[Lou Hoover]] into the organization, hoping that their metallurgical skills would be of use in excavating and analyzing the significance of the artifact. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}} Divers sent to examine the AllSpark inadvertently triggered its systems, prompting it to release a "scream" across space and time—one that reached [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and alerted [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] to its presence on Earth. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} In the meantime, Herbert spearheaded a new plan to redirect the river around the cube to conceal its existence from the world. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}}

By [[1913]], the diversion of the Colorado River was a success, but the subsequent attempt to excavate and reloate the AllSpark by Simmons, Wells, the Hoovers and [[Roy Thompson]] was once more interrupted by Jetfire, whose touch activated the AllSpark and prompted it to release a surge of [[Energon]] which brought to life four [[AllSpark Mutation|Allspark Mutations]]: [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|crane, a car, a radio and a gun]]. The humans were able to open the dam and "drown" the mutations and the cube that had spawned them, killing all of them save [[Flathead|the car]], which subsequently escaped into the desert. In 1927, Hoover officially dubbed the group "Sector Seven" and made a successful presidential bid the following year, using his new political power to construct [[Hoover Dam|a secure base]] to study the AllSpark. {{storylink|Irreplaceable}}

Sector Seven drafted scientists to reverse-engineer Megatron's systems so as to develop countermeasures against the mechanical lifeforms. One notable invention was [[Robert Oppenheimer]]'s brain-scrambling handgun, which was subsequently wielded by operative [[Roy Thompson]] in [[1934]] while tracking down the escaped Allspark Mutation alongside [[Margaret Simmons]]. {{storylink|Together}}

The [[Hoover Dam]] was completed in [[1935]], including a secret subterranean facility that became Sector Seven's Beta Command Post. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 3|Movie Prequel #3}} Although Sector Seven initially planned to transport the body of Megatron to the facility, a failure of the cryo-blocks responsible for keeping the Decepticon frozen combined with the outbreak of [[World War II]] delayed this endeavor for two decades while interfering with director Walter Simmon's retirement plans. {{storylink|Weapon}}

Over the course of WWII, Sector Seven would cross paths with Jetfire yet again; when Nazi scientists captured the Decepticon, William was responsible for drafting his grandson [[Bill Simmons]] into the organization. Though Bill ultimately freed Jetfire instead of killing him, he subsequently requested a transfer into the organization. {{storylink|Weapon (issue)|Weapon}} During the [[Cold War (history)|Cold War]], Bill was responsible for ousting Oppenheimer from the organization, citing him as a Communist sympathizer. In February [[1954]], the [[Joe Danco|jealous grandson]] of Reginald Danco would defect to the Communist Party and sabotage the cooling systems at Sector Seven's Arctic facility to cause a distraction while he stole Sector Seven data and fled to Russia. Megatron breached containment, and though Jetfire attempted to intervene, he was only able to save Bill's wife [[Tova Anael Fischer|Anne Fischer]] and [[Philip Nolan]]. Though Bill and Danco were seemingly killed, {{storylink|Frozen}} both had survived, and the Soviets would use the stolen Sector Seven data to build the [[Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} {{storylink|Frozen}} At Walter's urging, Anne would subsequently leave Sector Seven so as not to expose [[Seymour Simmons|her unborn son]] to the legacy of obsession and death that had consumed his lineage. {{storylink|Frozen}}

In [[1965]], Bill Simmons was able to escape from Soviet captivity and return to the United States; when he returned to the United States and attempted to contact Sector Seven, however, he was targeted by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], who dispatched an [[Alice (ROTF)|deep-cover operative]] to silence him. Bill was able to meet with his teenage son, and give him information relating to the organization he had once served before he disappeared. {{storylink| Convergence chapter 3}}

On [[July 19]], [[1969]], Sector Seven played a key role in the [[Apollo 11]] mission, staging a twenty-one minute blackout so that [[Neil Armstrong]] and [[Buzz Aldrin]] could investigate the remains of the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}} At the same time, however, Sector Seven supervised a more advanced project: the launch of the starship ''[[Ghost 1]]'', created from reverse-engineered Cybertronian technology and captained by [[Samuel Walker]]. The two craft were launched at the same time; the launch of the ''Ghost 1'' distracted Soundwave, who believed that the more advanced vessel was the one worth monitoring, allowing the other space mission to reach the lunar surface uninterrupted. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}

While the crew of the ''Ghost 1'' made first contact with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots, the rest of Sector Seven worked to transport Megatron's frozen body from their Alpha Command Post to the Hoover Dam; though Megatron was briefly able to escape, the sacrifices of several agents allowed Sector Seven to recapture their asset and safely deliver him to the dam. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Thirty-four years later, in [[2003]], Bumblebee made planetfall on Earth, and a team stationed in [[Richmond]], [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] were sent to capture "N.B.E.-2." They were unable to prevent him from [[trans-scan|scanning]] a local [[alternate mode]] and slipping away. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 2|Movie Prequel #2}}

Sometime before the events of [[Mission City]], Sector Seven operated a secret base in Afghanistan. Unfortunately for them, a team of Decepticons led by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] happened to make planetfall beside them whilst searching for Megatron and the missing AllSpark Cube. Needing information on this world and the whereabouts of what they sought, the Decepticons attacked, at first easily defeating Sector Seven's defenders. However, one of the Decepticons, [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], was attacked by a powerful localized EMP-based weapon designed to take down the Cybertronians. Incapacitated, Wreckage was abandoned and buried in the desert sand. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] only managed to hack into their systems briefly and access files on a "Project: Iceman" before the resourceful humans used an EMP burst to destroy their local files. Realizing that simple brute force would achieve the same result, the Decepticons decided to switch to stealth, and Blackout headed towards a place called "[[Qatar]]". {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Months later, Sector Seven recovered Wreckage's body from the ruins and brought him to a secret facility deep within the Nevada desert. Calling him '''N.B.E.-3''', Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] worked to reactivate the second Decepticon under their care. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}} At first, Wreckage was cooperative, helping them develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones, but Sector Seven knew that Wreckage would not tolerate being their guest for much longer and would attempt to escape. When that day came, Salazar activated an emergency EMP burst that apparently shut the Decepticon down, but Vine suspected that Wreckage had merely shut himself down on purpose to conserve his energy, waiting for the right moment to regain consciousness. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

Shortly after the victory over the Decepticons in Mission City, Sector Seven's personnel at Hoover Dam remained on high alert while Simmons, Banachek and Secretary of Defense Keller left to investigate the aftermath of the battle. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

Unfortunately for them, the Decepticon [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] returned to the dam and attacked, intent on salvaging what remained of his compatriot Frenzy so he could access the data the diminutive Decepticon had stolen from Sector Seven. {{Storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}} Sector Seven's human firepower availed them little proving to be little more than an annoyance to even the severely power-depleted Starscream, who tore his way through to the chamber where Frenzy fell with ease. As he left with his prize in hand, the Decepticon was surprised when Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] unveiled L.M.-1, the prototype of Sector Seven's Cybertronian-derived Earth-built Transformer. However, it didn't work, breaking midway through transformation. When Sector Seven renewed their attack Starscream grabbed Salazar in an attempt to interrogate him about his knowledge of their race and the AllSpark. Sadly, when Starscream flew out of Earth's atmosphere, he didn't realize the fragility of human life, and Salazar was killed. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

In Mission City, Sector Seven had recovered the Decepticon corpses and several inert Transformers created by the AllSpark Cube energy released during the battle, while Simmons managed to recruit Captain Lennox and Sergeant Epps, ostensibly to better defend Earth against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

A month later, Sector Seven were ordered by the US government to prepare the Decepticon corpses for dumping into the sea, as agreed to with the Autobots. Simmons was less-than-happy with the prospect of losing a treasure trove of potential alien secrets, but grudgingly complied. When the Autobots arrived, the piece of the AllSpark that Optimus Prime recovered from Megatron's body suddenly reacted in proximity to the Decepticon leader's corpse. Realizing the danger of having the AllSpark fragment in close proximity to the Decepticons, Optimus handed it over to Professor Vine for safekeeping, not knowing that Sector Seven was housing Wreckage in a chamber under his feet. After the Autobots left, Simmons realized that it was extremely dangerous to have the AllSpark fragment out in the open where other Decepticons could detect it, but despite Vine's concerns, Simmons felt that Wreckage was so out of it that he would pose no danger if they brought the fragment underground. Unfortunately, Vine was proven right when the shard flew out of Simmons hands and struck Wreckage, who fully reactivated and attacked, intent revenge for his humiliating imprisonment. Breaking out of the underground chamber, Wreckage was briefly waylaid by L.M.-1 drones activated by the AllSpark energy surge, but they were no match for him. Vine attempted to return underground to retrieve the AllSpark fragment, but was killed when suddenly Starscream attacked. The Nevada base was spared total destruction when [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and Epps lead a contingent of soldiers in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

In the aftermath, Simmons recovered the severed head of Frenzy, who had fallen out of Starscream's cockpit during the battle. However, before he could use it to further Sector Seven's cause, Secretary of Defense Keller dissolved the organization and fired Simmons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday''===
In [[1969]], Sector Seven (headed by Walter Simmons, known internally as "The Old Man"), attempted the first test flight of an [[Megatron (Movie)|Ice Man]]-derived spacecraft ([[Ghost 1]]) using the Apollo 11 moon launch as cover. Unexpected complications occurred following contact with [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]]s. At the same time the first attempt was made to relocate the Ice Man himself from the Arctic to southern Nevada to be better studied alongside a likewise mysterious [[AllSpark|"alien cube"]]. Signs seemed to point to Sector Seven beginning to shift from being a secret U.S. military protocol to a non-military "black ops" program. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===Titan movie comics===
Sector Seven had made the situation so bad that, in an alternate timeline, a single second's difference by Sam at Mission City led to the conquest and Decepticon occupation of the United States and the gradual transformation of Earth into a new Cybertron, with their Hoover Dam base being used by Megatron to store Optimus Prime's frozen body. Nice one, guys. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}

The only member of the organization seen so far fighting the Decepticons was [[Tom Banachek]]. His knowledge of the Hoover Dam base proved invaluable, as did his knowledge of (and probable involvement in) a nanovirus that targeted AllSpark operational frequencies: a weapon Sector Seven created in case they lost control of the AllSpark and needed to destroy it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}} Why they hadn't used it when Megatron gained the AllSpark at Mission City? Because they suck.

Sector Seven was later reformed under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Theodore Allen|Allen]], and Tom Banachek was placed in charge of it. Their mandate was to stop everyone on Earth from realizing that Megatron's aforementioned gradual transformation of their world had not stopped completely, and that the planet was facing techno-organic armageddon. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} Being Sector Seven, they crapped this up.

===Toy bios===
Sector Seven managed to remain in operation, seemingly by buddying up to the Autobots ''very quickly''; Ironhide appears to have been bribed with free experimental weaponry. {{storylink|Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Premium Ironhide}} What they don't know is that the Autobots have a secret agent, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], spying on them. {{storylink|Landmine (Movie)|Landmine toy bio}} Worryingly, [[Hardtop (Movie)|several]] [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Decepticons]] appear to be doing the same thing. A [[Strongarm (Movie)|surprisingly]] [[Signal Flare (Movie)|large]] [[Crosshairs (Movie)|number]] [[Air Raid (Movie)|of]] Autobots bore Sector Seven markings after the Mission City conflict, possibly indicating an exchange program between Sector Seven and the Autobots.

Sector Seven later shared intelligence with Optimus regarding Decepticon activity on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Fast Action Battlers|Fire Blast Optimus Prime}}

===Alternate reality game continuity===

====Sector Seven ARG websites====
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Sector Seven was founded over 100 years ago by a group of seven men:

*Stanford Julius Morehouse
*Edgar Thibedeau Westfield
*Neville Octavian Brewster
*Percy Emerson Whitting
*Wallace Wilson Clairmont
*Alistair Jennings Crowther
*Vance Milhaus Lawson

They are known as "The [[First Seven]]," and are said to have "hid the past to protect the future,"<ref>Names originally revealed via Agent X's website. Page mirrored [http://ebucehtdnif.wikibruce.com/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/317526-AE0/ here.]</ref> whatever that means. Their portraits adorn a wall in the lobby of the present day Sector Seven headquarters, as a [[B11-9981|local pizza boy]] can attest.

In [[2007]], after the detection of a "blip" that matched their "threat profile," Agent [[Alexander Powers]] informed the organization that war might be imminent and that they were humanity's only hope. He and research scientist [[Rebecca Howard]], ex-lovers, clashed several times over her desire to go public with information about the [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]] threat and seek assistance from other nations. This escalated with the detection of "N.B.E. Two," with whom Dr. Howard argued in favor of making contact.

Meanwhile, the mysterious [[Agent X]] began hacking into the Sector Seven network and leaking information to the public. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}

After the fall of Sector Seven, Rebecca Howard had picked up the Agent X name and was on the run. She contacted [[Leo Spitz]] and fed him stolen S7 information. [http://web.archive.org/web/20120328125044/http://www.therealeffingdeal.com/blog/exclusive-mission-city-update/] {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}} Simmons, as [[Robo-Warrior]], tried to muddy the waters by saying X didn't really exist (and accidentally showed that he knew she was a she). [http://web.archive.org/web/20090626214728/http://www.gianteffingrobots.com/?p=175] {{storylink|GiantEffingRobots.com}}

====Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit====
[[Image:Sectorsevenmobilecommandunit.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Nothing to see here. Move along.]]
To counter public suspicion and the information about the N.B.E.s leaked by Agent X, Sector Seven employed a [[Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit|mass disinformation program in the form of a road tour]] at various cinemas across America. Black Peterbilt cabover trucks pull large, armoured trailers containing sophisticated communications and scanning equipment, as well as a small cage for containing any [[Frenzy (Movie)|captured N.B.E.s]] assigned agents happen to find. However, the communications equipment aboard these trailers are frequently susceptible to displaying emergency communiques from Sector Seven Command showing a very well-edited and scored satellite video feed of an [[Scorponok (Movie)|alien robot attack]] in [[Qatar]], usually in the presence of ordinary civilians.

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===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
[[Tyran 307.27 Zeta|One parallel universe]] is so wildly divergent that Sector Seven are ''competent''! They prevented [[Mainframe (Movie)|Mainframe]] from capturing the leaders of the [[Los Bogos]] Project. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

===Renegade Rhetoric===
To eliminate the Autobot [[Spychanger|Spy Changers]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] deliberately alerted Sector 7 to a giant robot invasion at [[Metro City]]'s [[International Exhibition Center]]. Their enforcement division of [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple I]] successfully captured [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]; [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] tailed them back to their base and managed to instigate a diversion to free their captured comrade. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/09}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
As part of [[Operation Staple Gun]], 731 [[Cobra]] scientists, engineers and technicians were offered amnesty and quietly sequestered into, among other groups, Sector Seven. Both [[Rapticon (BM)|Rapticon]] and [[Ne'll]] became familiar with the history of these events. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===''Bumblebee's First Life on Earth''===
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===''Sector 7 Adventures''===
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===''BotBots'' cartoon===
[[Agent Wagner]] of Sector Seven was sent to the [[Mall (BotBots)|mall]] to investigate [[Dave (BotBots)|Dave]]'s report of "tiny robots". {{storylink|The Goldrush Games - Part the Second}}

==Equipment==
As an exceptionally well-funded secret government organisation, Sector Seven was at the cutting edge of human (or alien-derived) technology in their quest to better understand the Ice Man, the Cube, and to seek other N.B.E.s on Earth.

===Firearms===
====Heckler & Koch Submachine Guns====
[[Image:Brian Stepanek aims at Optimus.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
Heckler & Koch seem to be the preferred manufacturer that Sector 7 receives their firearms from, possibly meaning that these weapons might be good at combating N.B.E.s but more likely it's because the agency lacked any combat experience with Transformers and instead were equipped with smaller guns to deal with civilians getting involved with Sector 7's activities. Throughout the film, many Sector Seven agents use Heckler & Koch submachine guns at different points in the movie. When arresting Sam and being cornered by the Autobots, Sector 7 agents can be seen with Heckler & Koch MP5KA4s, Heckler & Koch MP5A3s, and Heckler & Koch G36Cs. During the Battle of Mission City, Sector 7 agents can further be seen using the Heckler & Koch UMP-45 and the Heckler & Koch G36K. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Defense Technologies 37mm Launcher====
[[Image:Sector-Seven-Attack-Blackout.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
This launcher was commonly used by Sector 7 agents during the Mission City incident and can be seen being used by the agents, as well as Lennox's men who got some from the Sector 7 armory. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Milkor M32 MGL====
While discussing what to do about Bumblebee, Simmons is seen loading a Milkor M32 MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight and a Vltor Modstock. Lennox can also be seen using this launcher from the armory, but with the added modification of a laser target on the side of the gun. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====Ramo RT-37====
[[Image:Lennox-slide-shoot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Peek-A-Boo!]]
The Ramo RT-37 was a launcher used by Lennox during the final battle, having gotten the launcher from the Sector 7 armory, and at least one other Sector 7 soldier can be seen using this in Mission City. The launcher was equipped with a Bushnell Holosight XLP red dot sights, barrel shrouds and M4 type stock. This launcher seems to be affective in taking down Transformers, as the launcher did significant damage to Blackout and even caused Megatron to be harmed by it. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====M9-2 Harpoon Gun====
[[Image:M9-2 Harpoon Gun.jpg|left|250px|thumb|After this, let's go shoot some baby seals.]]
The M9-2 Harpoon Gun was a weapon developed by Sector Seven, under the direction of [[Rebecca Howard]]. The initial prototype was completed in [[2003]]. Featuring an armor-piercing projectile that weighs 21.2 kilograms, the weapon has a range of 55 meters with a muzzle velocity of 324 meters per second. Primitive by N.B.E. standards, the weapon is nevertheless effective at subduing non-hostile [[Bumblebee (Movie)|aliens]] and contain them for cryo-freezing.

In 2003, Sector Seven first used the harpoon gun against Bumblebee outside of [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], mounted on their pursuit vans. Bumblebee defeated them by dragging the vans into each other. {{storylink|Interlude}} Four years later, Sector Seven had better luck with these harpoons when Bumblebee was cornered trying to protect his human friends, Sam and Mikaela. Three helicopters mounted with harpoons entangled Bumblebee, allowing soldiers to move in and freeze the helpless Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}
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===Vehicles===
====Pursuit van====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven van.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Who took the doughnuts?]]
Once an N.B.E. has been located within range of Sector Seven field units, Mobile teams are sent out in pursuit vans to intercept and capture them (alive if possible). Equipped with the standard array of sophisticated communications equipment one comes to expect from Sector Seven, the vans are armed with a passenger-side M9-2 harpoon gun and generally carry a squad of troops armed with portable cryo-freezing units.

Outside of Baton Rogue, these vans, carrying Sector Seven troopers, tried to corral Bumblebee with their harpoons and totally failed. {{storylink|Interlude}}
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====2007 GMC Yukon====
[[Image:Simmons is in trouble.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Damn this gas guzzler. Which I as an American have a right to own.]]
For operations within urban/suburban zones or for human targets, Sector Seven agents travel in custom black GMC Yukons. They do not hold up well to being lifted by their roofs by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|large N.B.E.s]], nor can they withstand [[electromagnetic pulse]]s.

Agent Simmons and other Sector Seven personnel arrived at the [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]] house in these GMC Yukons. After arresting the Witwickys and Mikaela Banes, Optimus Prime stopped several of these vehicles with his legs, then lifted the SUV containing Simmons, Sam and Mikaela by the roof, breaking it off and freeing his human friends. Reinforcement Yukons were easily defeated by an EMP blast from [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s cannon. After Sam and Mikaela were rearrested, they were transported to and from an airfield in [[Nevada]] to Hoover Dam. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|These SUVs also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]]. Although, they resemble Lincoln Navigators.}}
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====Assault buggy====
[[Image:Movie Sector7Buggy.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Not Beachcomber.]]
Based upon the Chenowth Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) formerly used by the [[United States military]], this all-purpose, high-speed recon and attack vehicle can be fitted with Sector Seven's specially-developed weapons, ranging from cryo-freezing cannons (though this requires cryo-tanks to be installed in the rear compartment) to belt-fed automatic grenade launchers capable of firing armor-piercing {{w|sabot}} rounds.

After Sam Witwicky, Captain Lennox's soldiers and the Autobots came to an agreement with Sector Seven, the human soldiers mounted up on the assault buggies to escort [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the AllSpark cube to Mission City. They fared poorly against the attacking Decepticon forces, with many wrecks strewn about the city streets. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

During the battle of Mission City, one of these buggies was imbued with power from the AllSpark and became the [[Autobot]] [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]].

{{note|These buggies also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game.]] They also appear in the two Nintendo DS games.}}
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====2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD====
[[Image:Green-Smoke-Truck.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
In addition to the two buggies, a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD can be seen transporting Sector 7 soldiers as part of the convoy and takes the soldiers to the city, although the truck is never seen again. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|''Transformers''}}

====AH-64 Apache attack helicopter====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven Apache.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Airwolf in action.]]
Sector Seven uses modified [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache helicopters]] fitted with cryo-stasis rocket pods to capture N.B.E.s.

Outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], Bumblebee was attacked by one of these modified Apaches. It tried to hem him in with machine gun fire, but failed to hit the Autobot with its cryo-stasis pods. {{storylink|Interlude}} Soon afterwards, in [[New Mexico]], several similar Apaches awaited Bumblebee in a trap set by Agent Simmons. However, the Decepticons turned up, complicating matters. Two Apaches attempted to cryo-freeze [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], but were destroyed by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}
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===Drones===
====L.M.-1 drones====
[[Image:Alliance2 LM1 Landmines.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]
L.M.-1 drones are Sector Seven's crowning technological achievement: their own transforming mechanoids.

With the assistance of the captured Decepticon [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Vine|Professor Vine]] were able to develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] units using Sector Seven's own assault buggy as a vehicle template at their [[Nevada]] desert base. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}} However, they failed to function once Wreckage was hit by an EMP weapon and shut down. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} Later, when the AllSpark sliver reactivated Wreckage, it also activated the L.M.-1s. Though they were armed with automatic grenade launchers and shoulder mounted missiles, they fared poorly against the rampaging Decepticon. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}
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====Sector Seven Drone====
[[Image:Movie_Sector7Drone.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
These large treaded robots patrol the interior of [[Hoover Dam]] serving as security patrols. They are also found at certain military installations seemingly not in association with the secret agency. They are equipped with two powerful cannons.

{{note|The Sector Seven Drones only appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]].}}

{{note|A far different kind of Sector Seven Drone, a white, Decepticon-like legged robot, appears very infrequently in the Antarctic level of ''Transformers: Autobots'' in only one mission. One can later be seen running around on a glacier, and is the only source of non-mission EXP in this particular map. It can also be scanned to unlock the Off-Roader vehicle.}}
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==Games==
===Capture the Cube===
In 2007, preceding the main Transformer conflict, a [[Dewbot|lone operative]] of a [[Mountain Dew Robot|third Transformer faction]] was able to infiltrate [[Area 52 (Movie)|the Hoover Dam base]] and almost obtain the "cube", simply by ''changing shape'' when people were coming. If it had reached the "cube", the results [[Dew City|would have been horrific]]. {{storylink|Capture the Cube}}

===''Transformers'' The Game (console)===
====Decepticon Campaign====
Sector Seven agents were able to capture [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] and began 'interrogating' him in a SUV, which they hid in a building for some reason. This went badly and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] caught and killed them. Other S7 goons were able to capture the Autobot Bumblebee and his human allies Sam and Mikaela, after the Decepticons had got what they wanted. And then they pretty much did nothing as the Decepticons conquered the place. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Autobot Campaign====
Sector Seven found Sam and Mikaela, but Jazz distracted them with ****ing insane, civilian-killing driving so Bumblebee could get the humans to safety. They briefly caught the Autobot anyway but he got away (and then ignored [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] killing people). The Autobots immediately responded by raiding Hoover Dam and pinching the AllSpark. Megatron also woke up so it was a pretty bad day for S7. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots''===
When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] traveled to the Arctic to find and destroy Megatron and recover the Allspark, they discovered that Sector Seven had moved Megatron and the Allspark was nowhere to be found. Sector Seven then set up automated turrets around Tranquility, which Bumblebee had to destroy to ensure that Optimus Prime could arrive safely. Prime had Jazz gather some of Sector Seven's vehicles to analyze them due to an energy reading Bumblebee picked up from the turrets he destroyed. Prime discovers to his horror that Sector Seven has Megatron and the AllSpark. Sector Seven then set up patrols to look for the Autobots. Bumblebee distracted Sector Seven so that the Autobots could split up and meet outside the city. But Create-A-Bot, disobeying orders and assisting Bumblebee, ended up luring Sector Seven back to him. Sector Seven captured Bumblebee and took him to Hoover Dam. The Autobots travelled to Hoover Dam to rescue Bumblebee. After being freed, Bumblebee retrieved the AllSpark. Sector Seven set up roadblocks to prevent the Autobots from escaping, but to no avail as Optimus smashed through them. The Decepticons then arrived and freed Megatron.
{{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers Decepticons''===
{{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
{{anchor|CaptureofBumblebee}}
[[File:TF-2007-Screen-Battles-Capture-of-Bumblebee-Seymour-Simmons-Sector-7-figures.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Weirdo and his cohorts. No, the grenade launcher soldier isn't staring at the camera. It was the lighting.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Capture of Bumblebee''' (Screen Battles, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-04'''

: The "Capture of Bumblebee" Screen Battles pack includes [[Slug figure|non-poseable figurines]] of Sector Seven agent [[Seymour Simmons]], a helmeted Sector Seven soldier, and what appears to be a figurine of [[William Lennox]] painted like a Sector Seven soldier. In fact, the Screen Battles "Desert Attack" set with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] was originally supposed to come with four instead of three soldiers (with Lennox likely being the fourth), whereas the "Capture of Bumblebee" set was originally supposed to include four figures listed as "S7 Agent, S7 soldier, Ice soldiers". The "ice soldiers" were likely dropped for budget reasons, and Lennox moved to the "Capture of Bumblebee" set for the same reason.<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080920112933/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro checklist]</ref>

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the scene where Bumblebee is captured by Sector Seven forces.

:The two Sector Seven soldier molds were also used to make soldiers for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] set "The Ravage Infiltration".
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====Other toys====
:A number of other Transformers from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie toyline]] are robots in disguise as Sector Seven vehicles, some straight from the screen, others merely being [[redeco]]s of toys from previous ''Transformers'' lines. These include:
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[Image:Movie_Landmine_toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|They're camera-shy.]]
|}
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==Notes==
* As depicted in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', Sector Seven's motto is "''Americae Protegens De Aetheres''", Latin for "Americans Protecting The Skies".

===Contradictory founding date===
Various movie-related media have offered contradictory information regarding when Sector Seven was originally founded:

*In the [[Transformers (film)|movie]] itself (which is, for all intents and purposes, the "primary" media), [[Tom Banachek]] tells [[John Keller]] that Sector Seven was "convened 80 years ago under President Hoover". This would place the founding date of Sector Seven somewhere around [[1927]] (assuming the main events of the movie do indeed take place in 2007); Herbert Hoover didn't succeed Calvin Coolidge as president until [[1929]], but then again, Banachek might have simply rounded up the time span. Banachek later also tells Keller and everyone else given a tour of the S7 headquarters inside Hoover Dam that the First Seven had found the [[AllSpark]] cube in [[1913]], but he doesn't explicitly state that Sector Seven had already been established by then, so the discovery of the cube might have in fact been one of the factors that had later led to the formation of the organization.
*Meanwhile, information revealed as part of the [[Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven Alternate Reality Game]] establishes that the First Seven had founded Sector Seven "over 100 years ago" (that is, before [[1907]]). The Sector Seven game is in a different continuity and therefore not necessarily contradictory.
*[[Movie Prequel issue 2|Issue 2]] of [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[Transformers: Movie Prequel|Movie Prequel]]'' mini-series implies that Sector Seven had already been established and operating for quite some time before [[Archibald Witwicky]] found [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in [[1897]] (they are shown to have a headquarters with quite a number of [[#IDW_Movie_Prequel_comic|interesting artifacts]] displayed in trophy cases by [[1898]]). To top things off, Sector Seven is shown to discover the AllSpark cube as early as [[1902]]. The ''[[Transformers: Sector 7]]'' comic would retcon those artifacts to be a trophy collection of two scientist-adventures who would become founders of Sector Seven in 1898, but that still leaves the dates a bit iffy.

Of course it's ''possible'' that all this is simply part of the mystery surrounding such a shady group... but then again, why should Banachek lie to the United States' Secretary of Defense about the founding date of his organization?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sector Seven''' (セクター7 ''Sekutā sebunn'')
*''Turkish:'' '''Sektör Yedi''' (''Sector Seven'')

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.sectorseven.org/ Sector Seven's SECRET WEBSITE - Current password: Deceptibot]
*[http://sector7.wikibruce.com/Home Sector 7 - Wiki]

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Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)

2024-03-07T02:20:22Z

Bolty:

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[[File:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Leader Class Optimus Prime, an example of how complex these toys could get.]]

The final act of the "[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]", '''''Transformers: Cybertron''''' vastly expanded the scope of the ''Transformers'' universe, bringing in the theme of "[[Cybertronian colonies|lost colonies]]" with different styles, while still unifying the toyline under a central play-[[gimmick]], the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s.

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==Overview==
[[File:Cyb-toy Override.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Deluxe Class Override]]
After ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s rather muddled [[gimmick]]/theme presentation, Hasbro dialed it back for ''Cybertron'' by sticking with a single unifying play gimmick: the [[Cyber Key]]s. These large discs, with designs based on the planet of their origin, unlocked pop-out weapons and action features in each toy once plugged into the key slot. Any planet's key would work with any toy. With the spring-loaded gimmicks less complex than those in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', they freed up the designs to allow for more robot-mode posability.

Where ''Cybertron'' gets its diversity is in its aesthetics, through the different planets each Transformer could hail from. Each planet has its own theme, with the toy designs reflecting the culture of each world.

:*'''[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]''' and '''[[Earth]]''' toys are the most traditional of the series, with future-tech-vehicle and close-to-real-life vehicles respectively, and more "traditional" proportions and detailing.
:*The '''[[Velocitron|Speed Planet]]''' toys are naturally all about the fastness. The vehicle modes are futuristic and fantastical, with transparent plastic tires and other accents. Even the bulkier vehicle modes at least look like they were built for raw horsepower. Colors are bright and clashing, the robot modes themselves streamlined. The Cyber Key gimmicks are typically tied to their swing-out blaster weapons.
:*The brutal '''[[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]''' is full of robotic beasts, with deeply-complex, nigh-organic sculpting that brings to mind the [[Transmetal|Transmetal IIs]] of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' or the [[technorganic]] ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Maximal]] toys. Robot modes feature limbs made from beast-bits, clawed hands, and fanged mouths. Melee weapons rule the land, with most Cyber Key gimmicks focused on pop-out blades.
:*The '''[[Gigantion|Giant Planet]]''' is about heavy machinery. ''Very'' heavy machinery. Though few in number compared to the rest of the planets, they live up to their planet's name by being some of the largest toys in the line. These heavy construction (or ''de''struction) vehicles are bulky and industrial, plus each one has a tiny [[Mini-Con]] partner to operate a work station somewhere on each bot's vehicle or robot mode.
:*'''[[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]''' bots are similarly few in number. Their only real unifying style is "futuristic danger". The vehicle modes are sleek and deadly-looking, robot modes vicious and pointy.

The tail-end of the line was again heavy on the [[redeco]]es (by then a practice that had become expected and largely accepted), but also brought micro-play back into the line. Mini-Con two-packs were released to bolster the ranks of the still-popular Mini-Con class. But the history-making addition to the ''Transformers'' franchise was in the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys. These sub-Scout, simple and above all ''inexpensive'' toys were based on the larger toys of popular/major characters, giving kids the chance to own an Optimus Prime or Megatron they could keep in their pocket. From this point on, Legends-sized toys would continue on in some manner through every major ''Transformers'' toyline.

The ''Cybertron'' toyline was one of the first lines to create an ''almost'' perfect representation of robot mode [[scale]] between figures within the line. The previous two toylines in the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]] had almost achieved similar results but a lot of the time characters in the cartoons would either be drawn or have their CG models resized into [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|exaggerated proportions]], creating a huge difference between the figures in-hand and the characters presented on-screen. It's likely feasible that the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' cartoon copied the toyline's scale between characters rather than the other way around. This is further evident as a lot of the vehicles in the toyline are out of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|scale]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#Toys|with]] [[Mudflap (Cybertron)#Toys|one]] [[Lugnutz#Toys|another]], however the show ''usually'' fixed this issue by resizing vehicle animation models to fit a realistic scale. While most of the toyline scale is consistent with what is on-screen, the Giant Planet Natives and [[Primus]] are the main exceptions to this, as they were greatly exaggerated in size on-screen to further support the "giant" aspect of their race, and Primus is... well... obviously a [[Cybertron (planet)|planet]]. Supreme Class [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Starscream]] can also be displayed with other figures in the line to create a fairly well-scaled representation of the [[Starscream (episode)|episode which inspired the toy]] or next to fellow Supreme Class figure, Primus, to imitate [[Titans|another scene]], much like ''Energon''{{'}}s [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega]]/[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Supreme]] and [[Unicron]].
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{{anchor|Hasbro}}
==Hasbro ''Cybertron'' toyline==
For Hasbro's line, every Cyber Key (packaged with every toy Scout Class or larger) has a short alphanumeric code printed on its back. These [[Cyber Key Codes]], when plugged into the official ''Cybertron'' website (now defunct), unlocked design sketches and extra biographical info on each toy.

===General retail===
====Mini-Con Class====
Though we're listing these first as part of our standard "go up in size class" organization, it should be noted that these releases came out in the back half of the ''Cybertron'' line, with the fourth (and ultimately final) wave suffering from "[[tail-ender]] syndrome" as the line shut down.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[Sky Attack Mini-Con Team|Sky Attack Team]] vs. [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Cybertron)|Air Defense Team]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Razorclaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Razorclaw]] vs. [[Steamhammer (Cybertron)#Toys|Steamhammer]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Shockwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Shockwave]] vs. [[Tankor (Cybertron)#Toys|Tankor]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Toys|Sky Lynx]] vs. [[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Toys|Thunderblast]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[Lunar Assault Mini-Con Team|Lunar Assault Team]] vs. [[Exploration Mini-Con Team|Exploration Team]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Kobushi#Toys|Kobushi]] vs. [[Landslide (Mini-Con)#Toys|Landslide]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Payload (Cybertron)#Toys|Payload]] vs. [[Ascentor#Toys|Ascentor]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Scattorbrain#Toys|Scattorbrain]] vs. [[Monocle#Toys|Monocle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team|Sky Terror Team]] vs. [[Mini-Con Council of Sages|Council of Sages]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ramjet (Cybertron)#Toys|Ramjet]] vs. [[Scythe (Cybertron)#Toys|Scythe]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Sunstorm (Cybertron)#Toys|Sunstorm]] vs. [[Checkpoint (Cybertron)#Toys|Checkpoint]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Thrust (Cybertron)#Toys|Thrust]] vs. [[Anti-Blaze#Toys|Anti-Blaze]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[Deep Space Mini-Con Team|Deep Space Team]] vs. [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Scrap Iron (Cybertron)#Toys|Scrap Iron]] vs. [[Grindor (Armada)#Cybertron|Grindor]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Blastcharge (Cybertron)#Toys|Blastcharge]] vs. [[High Wire (Armada)#Cybertron|High Wire]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Backblast#Toys|Backblast]] vs. [[Sureshock (Armada)#Cybertron|Sureshock]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Cyb-toy AirDefense.jpg|200px|thumb|Mini-Con Class Air Defense Team]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Cancelled''''' ([[Predator Attack Team]] vs. [[Night Rescue Team]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Terrorsaur (Cybertron)#Toys|Terrorsaur]] vs. [[Knockdown (Cybertron)#Toys|Knockdown]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Offshoot (Cybertron)#Toys|Offshoot]] vs. [[Strongarm (Cybertron)#Toys|Strongarm]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Skyblast (Cybertron)#Toys|Skyblast]] vs. [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Toys|Nightscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Cancelled''''' (Council of Sages)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Overbite (Cybertron)#Toys|Overbite]] vs. [[Swoop (Cybertron)#Toys|Swoop]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Divebomb (Cybertron)#Toys|Divebomb]] vs. [[Tracks (Cybertron)#Toys|Tracks]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Wideload (Cybertron)#Toys|Wideload]] vs. [[Sledge (Cybertron)#Toys|Sledge]]}}
|}
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====Legends of Cybertron====
Like the Mini-Cons, these toys were not part of the early line, coming out in the back end of the series, but presented here as per our "scaling up" organization.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLoC1|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LOC|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Evac (Cybertron)#Toys|Evac]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Legends|Leobreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#Legends|Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsGalv|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#LOC|Vector Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLoC2|Hot Shot]] (red)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOCGalaxyForce|Optimus Prime]] (red/black)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime (black version)]]
|}
{{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]].}}
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====Scout Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Toys|Overhaul]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ransack (Cybertron)#Toys|Ransack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#Toys|Scattorshot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Clocker (Cybertron)#Toys|Clocker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hardtop (Cybertron)#Toys|Hardtop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recon Mini-Con Team#Cybertron|Recon Mini-Con Team]] ([[Jolt (Cybertron)#Toys|Jolt]], [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)#Toys|Six-Speed]], [[Reverb (Cybertron)#Toys|Reverb]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Armorhide (Cybertron)#Toys|Armorhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)#Toys|Brakedown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Undermine (Cybertron)#Toys|Undermine]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Backstop (Cybertron)#Toys|Backstop]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brushguard#Toys|Brushguard]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wreckloose (Cybertron)#Toys|Wreckloose]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Cybertron|Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] ([[Backtrack (Armada)#Cybertron|Backtrack]], [[Oval#Cybertron|Oval]], [[Spiral#Cybertron|Spiral]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:CybScattorshot toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Scout Class Scattorshot]][[File:CYB hardtop withalt.jpg|thumb|200px|Scout Class Hardtop]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Swerve (Cybertron)#Toys|Swerve]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (Cybertron)#Toys|Swindle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Lugnutz#Toys|Lugnutz]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)#Toys|Scrapmetal]] (red)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Toys|Repugnus]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shortround (Cybertron)#Toys|Shortround]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]] ([[Longarm (Cybertron)#Toys|Longarm]], [[Deepdive (Cybertron)#Toys|Deepdive]], [[Overcast (Cybertron)#Toys|Overcast]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ransack (Cybertron)#GTS|Ransack GTS]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)#GTS|Brakedown GTS]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapmetal (race)#Toys|Scrapmetal]] (yellow)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hightail (Cybertron)#Toys|Hightail]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Recon Mini-Con Team#Cybertron|Shadow Recon Mini-Con Team]] ([[Jolt (Cybertron)#Shadow|Jolt]], [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)#Shadow|Six-Speed]], [[Reverb (Cybertron)#Shadow|Reverb]])}}
|}
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====Deluxe Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Toys|Dirt Boss]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Override]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Snarl]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Longrack (Cybertron)#Toys|Longrack]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|Runamuck]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Hotshotcybertrontoy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Deluxe Class Hot Shot]][[File:Cybertron Downshift toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Deluxe Class Downshift]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Brimstone (Cybertron)#Toys|Brimstone]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Crosswise]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Toys|Thunderblast]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CDT|Cybertron Defense Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Excellion (Cybertron)#Toys|Excellion]]<ref name="changeover" group="A">Denotes a figure that was released in both standard packaging and the "Primus Unleashed" subline packaging, indicating a change over in the line.</ref>}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Override (Cybertron)#GTS|Override GTS]]<ref name="changeover" group="A"/>}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (Armada)#CybDeluxe|Skywarp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Cybertron|Demolishor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Unicron/toys#Cybertron|Unicron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Dinosaur|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Gorilla|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Toys|Smokescreen]]}}
|}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Toys|Crumplezone]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]] (w/ [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Toys|Safeguard]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mudflap (Cybertron)#Toys|Mudflap]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Evac]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CDT|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Dark|Dark Crumplezone]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Cybertron-toy Quickmix.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Voyager Class Quickmix & Stripmine]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Soundwave]] (w/ [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys|Laserbeak]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Breaker#Toys|Nemesis Breaker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickmix (Cybertron)#Toys|Quickmix]] (w/ [[Stripmine#Toys|Stripmine]])<ref name="changeover" group="A"/>}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#CGFVectorPrime|Galaxy Force Vector Prime]] (w/ [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#GalaxyForce|Safeguard]])}}
|}
{{-}}

====Ultra Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Cybertron|Jetfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Energon)#Cybertron|Dark Scorponok]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#CDT|Cybertron Defense Red Alert]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#SkyShadow|Sky Shadow]]<ref name="changeover" group="A"/>}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Cyb-toy Scourge Ultra.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Ultra Class [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Scourge]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Menasor (Cybertron)#Toys|Menasor]] (w/ [[Heavy Load (Cybertron)#Toys|Heavy Load]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#Cryo|Cryo Scourge]]}}
|}
{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybGalvatron|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Metroplex]] (w/ [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}

====Supreme Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Primus#Cybertron|Cybertron Primus]] (w/ [[Unicron/toys#PrimusUnicronHead|Unicron]] head)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (Primus Unleashed)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Primus#Cybertron|Cybertron Primus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{Note|We're calling these "waves" for the sake of convenience. Unlike the other size classes, Starscream and Primus (without the Unicron head) both shipped in their own assortments, and Primus ''with'' the Unicron head wasn't officially part of any assortment at all.}}
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[BotCon 2005]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Costco]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (RID)#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]] & [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Cybertron|Ultra Magnus]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Costoco2pack|Optimus Prime]] & [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Costco|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Landmine (Energon)#multipack|Landmine]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Snarl]] & [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#multipack|Dirt Boss]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]], [[Brimstone (Cybertron)#Multipack|Brimstone]] & [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Multipack|Thunderblast]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsVector|Starscream]] vs. [[Vector Prime#VsStarscream|Vector Prime]] (w/ [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#VsStarscream|Safeguard]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Cybertron Legends Skywarp.jpg|200px|thumb|San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Legends of Cybertron Skywarp]] [[File:Cyb-toy RedDirtTins.jpg|200px|thumb|Walmart Red Alert w/ Dirt Boss]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Target]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Critical Path Pack" ([[Red Alert (Armada)#VsSideways|Red Alert]] & [[Sideways (Armada)#VsRedAlert|Sideways]])<ref name="changeover" group="A"/>}}
{{Bp-a1|"Drag Race Pack" ([[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#DragRace|Hot Shot]] & [[Override (Cybertron)#DragRace|Override]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Ground to Air Blast Pack" ([[Crosswise (Cybertron)#CybVsCross|Crosswise]] & [[Thundercracker (Armada)#CybVsCross|Thundercracker]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Legends 4-Pack" ([[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LOCTarget4pack|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#LOCTarget4pack|Soundwave]], [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOCTarget4pack|Jetfire]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOCTarget4pack|Optimus Prime]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Evac (Cybertron)#BonusMiniCon|Evac]] w/ Bonus Mini-Cons ([[Razorclaw (Cybertron)#Evac|Razorclaw]] & [[Steamhammer (Cybertron)#Evac|Steamhammer]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Mudflap (Cybertron)#MiniCons|Mudflap]] w/ Bonus Mini-Cons ([[Shockwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Shockwave]] & [[Tankor (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Tankor]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Overhaul (Cybertron)#MiniCons|Leobreaker]] w/ Bonus Mini-Cons ([[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Sky Lynx]] & [[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Leobreaker|Thunderblast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Walmart]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#TinyTin|Dirt Boss]] w/ [[Downshift (Armada)#Cybertron|Downshift]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#TinyTin|Hot Shot]] w/ [[Mirage (Armada)#Cybertron|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Landmine]] w/ [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Cybertron|Dirt Boss]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Override (Cybertron)#TinyTin|Override]] w/ [[Mirage (Armada)#Cybertron|Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#TinyTin|Red Alert]] w/ [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Cybertron|Dirt Boss]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (Armada)#TinyTin|Thundercracker]] w/ [[Downshift (Armada)#Cybertron|Downshift]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Primus#Walmart|Cybertron Primus]] w/ Mini-Cons ([[Strongarm (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Strongarm]], [[Offshoot (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Offshoot]], [[Knockdown (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Knockdown]], [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Nightscream]])}}
|}
<big>'''Notes'''</big>
<references group="A"/>

==Hasbro European market-only releases==
{{anchor|Europe}}
As with ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' before it, the European ''Cybertron'' line was mostly just the US line outlined above. However, two sets of [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] teams that were released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toy line]] (which was never officially distributed as such in Europe) in the US, exclusive to [[KB Toys]], got released under the ''Cybertron'' banner, using a different assortment number (29514) than their own ''Universe'' counterparts as well as the earlier ''Energon''/''Universe'' figures (all of which were released under the assortment number 29460).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Micromaster#Universe|Micromaster]]s Series III'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Midnight Express (Universe)#Cybertron|Midnight Express]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Overload (Universe)#Cybertron|Overload]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Railspike (Universe)#Cybertron|Railspike]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rapid Run (Universe)#Cybertron|Rapid Run]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Swindle (Universe)#Cybertron|Swindle]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tankor (Universe)#Cybertron|Tankor]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Micromasters Series IV'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Air Raid (Universe 2003)#Cybertron|Air Raid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Fireflight (Universe Micromaster)#Cybertron|Fireflight]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ro-Tor (Universe)#Cybertron|Ro-Tor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Silverbolt (Universe)#Cybertron|Silverbolt]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skydive (Universe)#Cybertron|Skydive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Storm Jet (Universe)#Cybertron|Storm Jet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Cybertron packaged Railbots.jpg|250px|thumb|The Railbots]]
|}

{{anchor|Japan}}{{anchor|Takara}}
==Takara ''Galaxy Force'' toyline==
[[File:TF-Galaxy-Force-Logo.png|left|300px]]
Premiering roughly half a year before ''Cybertron'' (as Hasbro's lines tended to run approximately 18 months while Takara stuck with 12 months), ''Galaxy Force'' would mostly feature slight alterations from the Hasbro versions. Some of the additions to the line, like the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' retools (sold in Vs packs in Japan) would eventually make their way to the States.

Store-promo [[Mini-Con]] giveaways returned in a big way, with full teams devoted to some of the major characters in the line.

Presumably due to lackluster sales, the line ended even earlier than its projected twelve-month run, after only ''nine'' months. Several characters and redecos that appeared on the show were either never released in Japan at all, or were given a limited production run and/or only made available as exclusives: First, "Dark Ligerjack" (aka Nemesis Breaker), despite being initially assigned the ID number GD-14, was relegated to a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive; then "Master Megatron" was given a "limited edition" release; the "Dark Crumplezone" redeco of "Landbullet" (named "Armbullet" in the anime), despite being initially assigned the ID number GD-15, was never officially released in Japan at all; Primus was released in an unaltered Hasbro deco (complete with a [[tampograph]]ed [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key code]] that was only relevant for the Hasbro release) in special retro packaging marketed as part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toy line]]; and "Blendar" (Quickmix) and "Moledive" (Menasor) were only released as [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive "[[USA Edition]]s", also in unaltered Hasbro decos in Hasbro packaging with additional stickers on the packaging, more than a year after the ''Galaxy Force'' line had run its course at retail.
{{-}}

===Regular retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December 28|Dec 28]], [[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-01 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Galaxy Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-02 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Exillion]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-03 [[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-04 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Cybertron|Dreadrock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-05 [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Jackshot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-06 [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Backpack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-07 [[Recon Mini-Con Team#Toys|Micron Team]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-08 [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team#Cybertron|Auto Micron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-01 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Master Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-02 [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-03 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-04 [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Toys|Landbullet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[January 20|Jan 20]], [[2005]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-09 [[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Guardshell]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-05 [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Toys|Gasket]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[February 10|Feb 10]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-10 [[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Nitro Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-11 [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|First Aid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-12 [[Clocker (Cybertron)#Toys|Skids]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-13 [[Brakedown (Cybertron)#Toys|Autolander]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-06 [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Toys|Inch Up]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:GalaxyForce Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1|thumb|''Galaxy Force'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Starscream]]]] [[File:GalaxyForce Saidos toy.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Backstop (Cybertron)#Toys|Saidos]]]] [[File:Cyb-toy Scrapmetal blue.jpg|thumb|upright=1|[[Scrapmetal (race)#Toys|Ramble]] (blue version)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[February 24|Feb 24]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|GS-01 [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzz Saw]] vs [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|GS-02 [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|Runabout]] vs [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Toys|Longrack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[March 17|Mar 17]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-14 [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Fang Wolf]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-07 [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Flame Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-08 [[Undermine (Cybertron)#Toys|Dino Shout]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[March 31|Mar 31]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|GD-09 [[Mudflap (Cybertron)#Toys|Demolishor]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|GX-01 [[Noisemaze (Cybertron)#Galaxy Force|Noisemaze]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[April 14|Apr 14]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-15 [[Backstop (Cybertron)#Toys|Saidos]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-10 [[Brimstone (Cybertron)#Toys|Terashaver]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[April 28|Apr 28]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-16 [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Ligerjack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[June 9|Jun 9]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-17 [[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Autovolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[June 23|Jun 23]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-18 [[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Live Convoy]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[July 14|Jul 14]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-19 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyCDF|Exigeyser]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-20 [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Backgild]]}}
{{Bp-a1|GC-21 [[Red Alert (Armada)#CybCD|First Gunner]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-11 [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Toys|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-12 [[Lugnutz#Toys|Road Storm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' ([[July 28|Jul 28]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-22 [[Sonic Bomber (Cybertron)#Galaxy Force|Sonic Bomber]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GD-13 [[Scrapmetal (race)#Toys|Ramble]] (available in red, yellow, or blue)}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''EZ Collection''' ([[August 25|Aug 25]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Galaxy Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Master Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#LOC|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' ([[September 22|Sep 22]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|GD-14 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybGalvatron|Master Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|GX-02 [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Toys|Soundwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' ([[September 29|Sep 29]], 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|GC-23 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Megalo Convoy]]}}
|}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[e-HOBBY]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickmix (Cybertron)#Toys|Blendar]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hardtop (Cybertron)#Toys|Hardtop]] ([[USA Edition]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
{{Bp-d1|[[Menasor (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Moledive]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Primus#Cybertron|Primus]] (w/ [[Unicron/toys#PrimusUnicronHead|Unicron]] head, USA Edition)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hello Mac'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Ichibi|Caliber Ichibi]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Rock Krusher|Megalo Gritbit]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Ito Yokaido'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Hyakurai|Caliber Hyakurai]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Ichibi|Caliber Ichibi]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Quasar|Hellflame Quasar]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Cyb-toy RansackPolice.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Toys"R"Us-exclusive [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Police|Gasket Patrol Type]]]] [[File:Cyb-toy Bulge.jpg|thumb|upright=1|TF Station exclusive [[Bulge (Cybertron)|Hellflame Bulge]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Joshin Denki'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Mugen|Caliber Mugen]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Repeater (Cybertron)|Megalo Zapmap]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[AEON|JUSCO]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Bulge (Cybertron)|Hellflame Bulge White Version]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Graviton (Cybertron)|Hellflame Graviton]]}}
{{Bp-mc|Hellflame Graviton White Version}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Quasar|Hellflame Quasar White Version]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[TF Station]]" affiliates'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Hyakurai|Caliber Hyakurai]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Bulge (Cybertron)|Hellflame Bulge]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Saw Boss|Megalo Zigzag]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Micron Booster]] Ver.3 ([[Bit]], [[Grip-Lock|Clamp]], [[Dead End Drone|Bug Drone]], [[Dead End General|Bug General]], [[Dice (Cybertron)|Dice]], [[Jack (Cybertron)|Jack]], [[Skidmark (Cybertron)|Gauge]], [[Plier]], [[Plug]], [[Socket]], [[Heavy Barrel (Cybertron)|Trigger]], [[Wrench (Cybertron)|Wrench]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toy's Dream Project]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybDx|Armada Convoy]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Fang Wolf Black Version]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Logos Prime#Toys|Soundblaster]] (w/ [[Hell Buzzsaw#Toys|Hell Buzzsaw]])}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|EX-01 [[Nemesis Breaker#Toys|Dark Ligerjack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|EX-02 Sonic Convoy giftset ([[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SonicConvoy|Galaxy Convoy]], [[Wing Saber (Energon)#SonicConvoySet|Sonic Bomber]], [[Cobybot#Toys|Coby ''Sen'yō'' Ramble]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Ransack (Cybertron)#Police|Gasket Patrol Type]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Hydroplane|Platinum Element]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Solar Flare|Platinum Factor]]}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Rockslide|Platinum Material]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|Super Starscream]] (USA Edition)}}
|}{{-}}

;Media exclusives
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#EZGalv|Master Galvatron]] (EZ Collection)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''Galaxy Force'' DVDs'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyDVD|Exillion Red Version]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Minerva|Chromia White Version]]}}
{{Bp-d1|GX-03 [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version#Toys|Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[TV Magazine]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dark Nitro Convoy#Toys|Dark Nitro Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[EZ Collection]] Clear Set ([[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EZClear|Galaxy Convoy]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#EZClear|Master Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EZClear|Starscream]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (Cybertron)#SkyLynxEdition|Flame Convoy]] Sky Lynx Edition}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybGoldGalv|Gold Master Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Chromia Minerva toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|DVD pack-in Chromia White Version]]
|}

==Mocom Toy ''Galaxy Force'' toyline==
TakaraTomy/Hasbro licensee [[Mocom Toy]] released a selection of ''Cybertron''/''Galaxy Force'' toys in Korea, under the name '''''Transformers: Galaxy Force''''' (트랜스포머 갤럭시포스).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Cybertron'''
* [[Crosswise (Cybertron)#Toys|Autovolt]]
* [[Jetfire (Armada)#Cybertron|Dreadrock]]
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Exillion]]
* [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|First Aid]]
* [[Red Alert (Armada)|Ultra First Aid]]
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Ultra Jet]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Mega Liger]]
* [[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Livecon]]
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Super Metroplex]]
* [[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Nitrocon]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Super Optimus Prime]]
* [[Vector Prime#Toys|Mega Vector Prime]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Destron'''
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Toys|Ultra Dragon]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Master Megatron]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Mega Starscream]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Other'''
* [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Side Way]]
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Multipacks'''
* [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzz]] vs. [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]]
* [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|Runabout]] vs. [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Toys|Longrack]]
|}
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==Post-''Cybertron'' releases==

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Titanium Series]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Backstop (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Backstop]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Brakedown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brushguard#Universe (2003)|Brushguard]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Lugnutz#Universe (2003)|Lugnutz]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Scattorshot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Undermine (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Undermine]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Opposites Attack" ([[Excellion (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Excellion]] vs. [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Thundercracker]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Search for the [[Barbarossa|Pirate Moon]]" ([[Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Downshift]] vs. [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Universe (2003)|Cannonball]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Universe2008 VectorPrime.jpg|upright=1|thumb|''Universe'' (2008) Voyager Class Vector Prime]] [[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1|''Siege'' Leader Class Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]] [[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Override.jpg|thumb|upright=1|''Legacy'' Voyager Class Cybertron Universe Override]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Classics|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Classics|Soundwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008)]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overload (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Overload]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Vector Prime#Universe (2008)|Vector Prime]] with [[Safeguard (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Safeguard]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Backstop (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Backstop]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Brakedown]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Brushguard#Universe (2008)|Brushguard]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Ultra Twin-Pack ([[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Cybertron Series|Crumplezone]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Battle for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s" ([[Blurr (Cybertron)#Toys|Blurr]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Toys|Longrack]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]], [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|Runamuck]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"The Data War" ([[Clocker (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Clocker]] vs. [[Hardtop (Cybertron)#Cybertron Series|Hardtop]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"War of the Waves" ([[Air Raid (Universe 2008)|Air Raid]] vs. [[Storm Surge (Universe)|Storm Surge]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Warriors From Three Worlds" ([[Ransack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Ransack GTS]], [[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Repugnus]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Scattorshot]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Kre-O]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (Cybertron)#Kre-O|Fangwolf]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#S40|Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (G1)#Generations Selects|Hot Shot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Metroplex]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Override (Cybertron)#Legacy|Cybertron Universe Override]]}}
|}

==Notes==
* Fun fact: a large majority of figures in the ''Cybertron'' toyline have to have their heads rotated 180° degrees for transformation; whether it be absolutely necessary for clearance/design intent, or for cosmetic reasons (e.g. [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]], whose face gets exposed in vehicle mode whenever his [[Cyber Key]] [[gimmick]] is activated). Since the [[character model|cartoon models]] were heavily based on the toys, this would also be frequently shown in the [[stock footage]] transformation sequences.

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[[Category:Cybertron franchise| Cybertron (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2024-03-07T02:00:02Z

Bolty:

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[[File:Crosssell-energon1.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Tri-lingual packaging, kids! Remember, it's how everything will be by 2005!]]

'''''Transformers: Energon''''' followed up on the highly-successful ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline, continuing its universe and carrying over a number of its popular characters in new forms. Set roughly ten years after the previous series, ''Energon'' brought in new sub-factions, new faces and new modes of play.

The line also fell on the 20th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, which led to many toys and characters being more overt [[homage]]s to major characters from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] than past series produced. These homages did have a tendency to get garbled, though, due to different names or significantly altered characterization.

Unfortunately, the line, while moderately successful, didn't exactly light a fire under the brand the way ''Armada'' or ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' had prior. A glut of early product, availability issues with later product, a less-than-cohesive play theme, and a poorly-received [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|advertising cartoon]] proved to be stumbling blocks, and Hasbro began to re-think how to take the line forward from there.

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==Overview==
[[File:En-toy Strongarm.jpg|thumb|250px|Energon Class Strongarm]]
While ''Energon'' does have an overarching theme of "combination" ("[[energon]]" is oddly more of a minor feature in the line), it's not anywhere as clean-cut and uniform in actual execution as ''Armada''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Mini-Con]] theme (or the [[Cyber Key]]s of the follow-up series ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''). There are multiple types of combination going on, split up between the price points and factions, which can be a bit confusing at first. Though virtually every new-mold toy featured Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-compatible points for that form of combination (but did not activate any gimmicks), Mini-Cons were significantly scaled back in ''Energon''.

[[File:Energon superion maximus toy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Superion Maximus, the combined form of the [[Air Team]].]]
At the smallest price-point, the [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s augment the larger toys with reconfigurable weapons, while the Mini-Cons sold at the same price are both combiner teams (one forming a weapon for larger toys). The "Combat Class" (aka Deluxe) and Mega Class Autobots can combine with each other to form two-bot [[combiner|gestalt]]s, each bot having both an "upper body" and "lower body" configuration (also referred to as "shirt" and "pants" by parts of the [[fandom]]) that could be combined with any other. The larger Autobot toys, however, mostly combine with their own accessories (dubbed "Brute Modes") in ways that do not allow for cross-compatibility outside of same-mold [[redeco]]s. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Leader-Class Optimus Prime]] could also combine with two other larger Autobot toys, but again these combinations are quite specific and do not allow for real mix-and-match play.

Aside from the Mini-Con compatibility, the Decepticons were left out of the combination game (until the very tail-end of the line, at least), instead having "Hyper Modes" with built-in weapons that could be swung into attack position.

At the very back end of the series, five-robot "[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]"-like combiners were released, three teams of four "Energon" (Basic) Class figures with a Combat-Class torso. Unfortunately, in order to make up for the mold-reuse that allowed for three teams to exist (each limb-mold was used twice per team), the teams were split up across waves, and the [[tail-ender]] phenomenon left many fans wondering if they would actually be able to complete these long-awaited sets.

As the line premiered riding the popularity boom from ''Armada'' and retailers were eager for more product, stores ended up ''massively'' over-ordering early ''Energon'' product, leading to extreme [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] for the first two waves. The situation was so severe, Hasbro removed much of the older product from stores' inventory to get "The Powerlinx Battles" [[subline imprint|subline]] to shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. Much of this early stock would reappear on store shelves in "buy one get one" bonus buys in ''very'' large numbers.
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==Hasbro ''Energon'' toyline==
[[File:Thepowerlinxbattles logo.jpg|right|upright=1]]
As ''Transformers'' was still riding high on demand from ''Armada'', the early Hasbro line was filled out with several [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed ''Armada'' toys. This series also had a lot of ".5" revision waves, where new toys were added to the cases in mid-run, sometimes resulting in short-run figures if the new toy or the replaced one didn't carry over into future waves.

{{note|Multiple figures in the ''Energon'' toyline were sold in both the standard and ''The Powerlinx Battles'' packaging. All of the cases where a figure was released in both packaging variants are marked with an asterisk below. Full waves under the banner are marked with '''TPB'''.}}

===General retail===
====Energon Class====
The Basic-sized [[Omnicon]]s and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s came with clear [[Energon weapon]]s and "[[Energon star|Energon Chip]]s" that can be attached over the [[spark crystal]]s of the new-mold ''Energon'' toys. Chips and weapons were red-tinted for Omnicons, and green/yellow for Terrorcons. The final three waves consisted of the limb figures for the [[Air Team]], [[Construction Team]] and [[Destruction Team]] Powerlinx [[Combiner]]s (the torsos were sold as part of the Combat Class). The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Chips, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December]] [[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Battle Ravage#Toys|Battle Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]] ([[Scattor (Energon)#Toys|Scattor]], [[Skyboom (Energon)#Toys|Skyboom]], [[Wreckage (Energon)#Toys|Wreckage]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[January]] [[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Divebomb]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]] ([[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]], [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]], [[Sureshock (Armada)#Energon|Sureshock]])*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Arcee]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Insecticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[June]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Offshoot (Energon)#Toys|Offshoot]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy Cruellock.jpg|thumb|Energon Class Cruellock]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', [[August]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Ravage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Toys|Doom-Lock]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', [[October]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Duststorm (Energon)#Duststorm|Duststorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sky Shadow (Energon)#Hasbro|Sky Shadow]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sledge (Energon)#Sledge|Sledge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Treadshot (Energon)#Hasbro|Treadshot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', January [[2005]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (Energon)#Kickback|Kickback]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Stormcloud (Energon)#Stormcloud|Stormcloud]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Terradive (Energon)#Hasbro|Terradive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Windrazor (Energon)#Hasbro|Windrazor]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', [[February]] 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blackout (combiner)#Blackout|Blackout]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blight (Energon)#Blight|Blight]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (Energon)#Hasbro|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wideload (Energon)#Wideload|Wideload]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Combat Class====
Combat Class (and Mega Class, see below) Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, could also become the top or bottom half of a "[[Powerlinx]]" combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes could freely inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. This assortment also featured the torso figures for the combiners [[Superion Maximus]], [[Constructicon Maximus]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rapid Run (Energon)#Toys|Rapid Run]] (w/ [[Nightcruz (Energon)#Toys|Nightcruz]] & [[Nightscream (Energon)#Toys|Nightscream]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Snow Cat (Energon)#Toys|Snow Cat]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[April]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Demolishor]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Energontoy-HotShot.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Hot Shot]][[File:ESharkticon.jpg|right|thumb|Combat Class Sharkticon]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[July]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Downshift]]*}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Energon Hot Shot]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Toys|Sharkticon]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Slugslinger (Energon)#Toys|Slugslinger]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Steamhammer (Energon)#Steamhammer|Steamhammer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Storm Jet (Energon)#Hasbro|Storm Jet]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' (''TPB'', December 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#HighWire|Energon Kicker]] & [[High Wire (Armada)#EnergonKicker|High Wire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7.5''' (''TPB'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Energon)#Barricade|Barricade]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadblock (Energon)#Toys|Roadblock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Energon Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Mega Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[November]] 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Treadbolt#Toys|Treadbolt]] (w/ [[Rollbar (Armada)#Energon|Rollbar]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Jetfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (April 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Mirage (Energon)#Toys|Mirage]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Cliffjumper]]*}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockblast#Toys|Shockblast]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[Image:Energon beachcomber toy.JPG|Mega Class Beachcomber|right|thumb]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3.5''' (''TPB'', [[September]] 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dreadwing (Energon)#Toys|Dreadwing]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Energon Ironhide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', October 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (Energon)#Toys|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (Energon)#Toys|Grimlock]] & [[Swoop (Energon)#Toys|Swoop]] (Combine into [[Mega-Dinobot#Toys|Mega-Dinobot]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Alpha Quintesson#Toys|Alpha Quintesson]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Six Shot (Energon)#Toys|Six Shot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5.5''' (''TPB'', March 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Command Class====
Command Class Autobots (the new molds, at least) each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes. In robot mode they could combine with these pieces to be in "Brute Mode". Decepticons are just big.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Tidal Wave]] (w/ [[Ramjet (Armada)#Energon|Ramjet]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] (w/ [[Knock Out (Energon)#Toys|Knock Out]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1.5'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|Scorponok]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Bulkhead]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|thumb|Command Class Scorponok]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (''TPB'', September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Landquake (Energon)#Toys|Landquake]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (''TPB'', February 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Quickstrike (Energon)#Toys|Quickstrike]]}}
|}{{-}}

====Leader Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (December 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#SuperGalvatron|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|thumb|Leader Class Optimus Prime]]
|}{{-}}

====Supreme Class====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' (January 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-multi|[[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron]] (w/ [[Dead End (Armada)#Energon|Dead End]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (June 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]*}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' (''TPB'', November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)#Toys|Omega Sentinel]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}{{-}}

====Role Play====
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Energon Sword#Energon|Megatron Energon Sword]]*}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon Blaster#Energon|Optimus Prime Energon Blaster]] (''The Powerlinx Battles'')}}
</ul>
{{-}}

===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Costco''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CostCoOverload|Optimus Prime]] & [[Overload (Armada)#Energon|Overload]] (w/ [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Energon|Corona Sparkplug]] & [[Rollout (Armada)#Energon|Rollout]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[KB Toys]]''' (September 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Energon|Crumplezone]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Demolishor]] with [[Blackout (Armada)#Energon|Blackout]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Kmart]]''' (November 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Autobots S.W.A.T. Team (The Powerlinx Battles) ([[Checkpoint (Energon)#Toys|Checkpoint]] & [[Prowl (Energon)#SWAT|Prowl]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Sam's Club''' (August 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] Vs [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#VsProwl|Starscream]] (w/ [[Longarm (Armada)#Energon|Longarm]] & [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Energon|Zapmaster]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:En-toy DemolishorArm.jpg|thumb|Combat Class Demolishor with Blackout]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#OprimusMegsTRU|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] Vs [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#TRUvsOptimus|Megatron]] (The Powerlinx Battles)}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Energon|Adventure Team]] & [[Sea Mini-Con Team#Energon|Sea Team]] ([[Dune Runner (Armada)#Energon|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg#Energon|Iceberg]], [[Ransack (Armada)#Energon|Ransack]], [[Oceanglide#Energon|Oceanglide]], [[Stormcloud (Armada)#Energon|Stormcloud]], [[Waterlog (Armada)#Energon|Waterlog]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Toys"R"Us & [[Walmart]]''' (February 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-mc|[[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Energon|Road Wrecker Team]] & [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team#Energon|Night Attack Team]] ([[Buzzsaw (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Buzzsaw]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Drill Bit]], [[Dualor (Armada)#RoadWrecker|Dualor]], [[Broadside (Armada)#Energon|Broadside]], [[Fetch#Energon|Fetch]], [[Scattor (Armada)#Energon|Scattor]])}}
{{Bp-mc|[[Race Mini-Con Team#Energon|Race Team]] & [[Space Mini-Con Team#MultiPack|Space Team]] ([[Dirt Boss (Armada)#RoadAssault|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)#RoadAssault|Downshift]], [[Mirage (Armada)#RoadAssault|Mirage]], [[Astroscope#Energon|Astroscope]], [[Payload (Armada)#Energon|Payload]], [[Sky Blast (Armada)#Energon|Sky Blast]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Walmart''' (''canceled/used later'')
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Timelines|Piranhaking]] ("[[Skalor#Timelines|Archerbot]]", [[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Timelines|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Timelines|Seawing]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Timelines|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Timelines|Tentakil]])}}
|}

==Hasbro ''Energon'' European market releases==
{{anchor|Europe}}
For the most part, the European line was just the US line outlined above. However, two sets of [[KB Toys]]-exclusive toys from the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]] got released under the ''Energon'' banner, because the ''Universe'' branding was not used in Europe at all.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Micromaster#Universe|Micromaster]]s Series I'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[First Aid (Universe)#Energon|First Aid]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Groove (Universe)#Energon|Autobot Groove]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Spot (Universe)#Energon|Hot Spot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Universe)#Energon|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Universe)#Energon|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Streetwise (Universe)#Energon|Streetwise]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Micromasters Series II'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bonecrusher (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Bonecrusher]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Buckethead#Energon|Buckethead]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hightower (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Hightower]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Long Haul]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Quickmix (Universe)#Energon|Quickmix]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)#Energon|Scavenger]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Energon packaged constructicons.JPG|right|250px|thumb|The Constructicons]]
|}

{{-}}{{anchor|Japan}}{{anchor|Takara}}

==Takara ''Super Link'' toyline==
[[File:TF-Super-Link-Logo.png|300px|right|]]

Premiering about the same time as the Hasbro line, ''Super Link'' (a much more thematically-appropriate name) largely stuck with slight color tweaks. Takara also filled out the line with a few more redecoes of the Terrorcon drones in more limited numbers.

The [[energon weapon]]s were something of a bigger draw in the line, as the "powered up" redeco toys (the "Energon _____" toys in the Hasbro line) were given new-color Omnicon/Terrorcon energon weapons as a bonus. Speaking of redecoes, many of the new-character redecoes in the back end of the Hasbro line were put into the cartoon as powered-up forms of the original characters... but then were never released in Japan, not even as store-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]s". Even major-ish cartoon character [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] was absent from the ''Super Link'' toyline. Weird!

''Super Link'' also coincided with the 30th anniversary of ''[[Microman]]'', the toyline that would eventually branch off as ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'', the lines that would eventually give birth to ''Transformers''. Takara celebrated this joint anniversary by releasing toys of human ally [[Kicker Jones]] in the ''Microman'' format.

{{-}}
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[December 25|12-25]]-[[2003]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-01 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Grand Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-02 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Energon|Hot Shot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-03 [[Inferno (Energon)#Toys|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-04 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-05 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Skyfire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-06 [[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Blastarm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-07 [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Airglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-08 [[Energon Saber#Toys|Energon Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-01 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Nightscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-02 [[Demolishor (Armada)#Energon|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-03 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon|Sandstorm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-04 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon|Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-05 [[Scorponok (Energon)#Toys|MegaZarak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-06 [[Battle Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-01 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxJ2pk|Hot Shot]] & [[Inferno (Energon)#EnDxJ2pk|Inferno]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SS-02 [[Ironhide (Energon)#Toys|Roadbuster]] & [[Jetfire (Armada)#Roadbuster2Pack|Skyfire]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[February 26|2-26]]-[[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-09 [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-07 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-08 [[Divebomb (Energon)#Toys|Shadowhawk]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[March 18|3-18]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-10 [[Rodimus (Energon)#Toys|Rodimus Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-11 [[Prowl (Energon)#Toys|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-09 [[Command Ravage#Toys|Command Jaguar Limited Desert Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=5|[[File:En-toy ShadowHawkCosmo.jpg|thumb|250px|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]][[File:Slgrandconvoykicker toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|SL Grand Convoy & Kicker]][[File:Energontoy galvatron g.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Galvatron General]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[March 25|3-25]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-12 [[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-13 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnDx|SL Grand Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-14 [[Kicker Jones#Toys|Kicker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Kicker2pack|SL Grand Convoy]] & [[Kicker Jones#GrandConvoy|Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[April 22|4-22]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-15 [[Landmine (Energon)#Toys|Landmine]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-10 [[Cyclonus (Armada)#SnowCat|Snowstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-11 [[Demolishor (Armada)#EnergonDumptruck|Irontread]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[May 13|5-13]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-12 [[Cruellock#Toys|Dinobot]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-13 [[Blackout (Terrorcon)#Toys|Shadowhawk Limited Cosmo Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 8''' ([[May 27|5-27]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-14 [[Shockblast#Toys|Laserwave]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 9''' ([[June 10|6-10]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-16 [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Ariel]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-15 [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Mirage|Shockfleet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-16 [[Insecticon (Energon)#Toys|Chromhorn]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 10''' ([[June 24|6-24]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-17 [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Toys|Wing Saber]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 11''' ([[July 15|7-15]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-18 [[Cliffjumper (Energon)#Toys|Overdrive]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-19 [[Downshift (Energon)#Toys|Wheeljack]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 12''' ([[July 29|7-29]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-20 [[Bulkhead (Energon)#Toys|Sprung]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-17 [[Dinobot Magma Type|Dinobot Limited Magma Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 13''' ([[August 5|8-5]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-18 [[Chromhorn|Chromhorn Limited Forest Type]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 14''' ([[August 26|8-26]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-21 [[Inferno (Energon)#Roadblock|Inferno Volt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 15''' ([[September 16|9-16]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-22 [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]]}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 16''' ([[September 30|9-30]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-23 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot Fire]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-24 [[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Roadbuster Wild]]}}
{{Bp-a1|SC-25 [[Jetfire (Armada)#Sonic|Skyfire Sonic]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"| 
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SC-26 [[Superion Maximus#Energon|Superion]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-19 [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#EnergonEnergon|Nightscream Reverse]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SD-20 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#GalvatronGeneral|Galvatron General]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 17''' ([[October 14|10-14]]-2004)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|SD-21 [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)#Toys|Bruticus]]}}
|}
{{--}}

===Exclusives===
;Store exclusives
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Convenience stores (misc)'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Ver.1 ([[Snowblind|Beacon]], [[Chrome]], [[Crunch (Energon)|Crunch]], [[Hover]], [[Lens]], [[Mile]], [[Solar]], [[Spoil]], [[Synapse (Energon)|Synapse]], [[Road Rebel|Thyristor]], [[Torque (Energon)|Torque]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Gamers'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Raiden Overdrive Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hello Mac'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Natural Green Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Ito Yokaido'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Black Hole Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Rodeo Magenta Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:En-toy Windcharger.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Windcharger (Energon)|Windcharger]], the combined form of Toys"R"Us exclusives Accel, Screw and Throttle]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[AEON|JUSCO]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Violet Cluster Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Corona Flame Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Lawson'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Micron Booster]] Vol.2 ([[Blitz]], [[Breakage|Brake]], [[Cluster]], [[Mudbath|Damper]], [[Effect]], [[Kickflip|Filter]], [[Flashdrive|Processor]], [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], [[Rotor]], [[Barnstorm|Saber]], [[Seeker (Energon)|Seeker]], [[Bingo|Triac]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Posful'''
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Royal Clear Edition]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|EX-01 [[Constructicon Maximus#Toys|Buildron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Accel]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Aqua Marine Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Lightning Yellow Edition]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Screw (Energon)|Screw]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[Toy's Dream Project]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|EX-02 [[Arcee (Energon)#Paradron|Ariel Limited Paradron Type]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (Energon)#Energon|Sharkticon]] (USA Edition)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Energon|Ultra Magnus (USA Edtion)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''"[[TF Station]]" affiliates'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Strongarm (Energon)#EnergonEnergon|Energon Strongarm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Multiple outlets'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Blade Phantom Night Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Cutter Daylight Attack Edition]]}}
|}
{{-}}
;Media exclusives

[[File:Energontoy black rodimus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Black Rodimus Convoy]]
:'''''[[TV Magazine]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Axe Clear Green Edition]] / [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Spear Clear Deep Blue Edition]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#FireSL|Fire Grand Convoy]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Rodimus (Energon)#BlackRodimus|Black Rodimus Convoy]]}}</ul>

;Unknown exclusives

<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-unimc|MX-00 [[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron Black Version]]<ref>The black version of ''Energon'' Unicron was released in [[Japan]] packaged inside the ''Legends of the Microns'' Unicron box with "20th Anniversary" stickers applied to the front and back. According to several Japanese sources, the toy was released in limited numbers. Just how many were made and whether or not the figure was exclusive to any stores, is currently unknown.</ref>}}
</ul>
{{-}}

==Post-''Energon'' releases==
There's really not a lot to speak of, at least as far as "new" product goes. A great many ''Energon'' items were [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)#Rebranding and other odds and ends (2005 - 2008)|re-branded under the original ''Transformers: Universe'' banner]] and sold at various "discount" chains, but those toys were all identical to the original releases outside of the packaging.

So we're only listing new stuff... and it's a small, small list.
;Hasbro
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Downshift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Snow Cat]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Kre-O]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Kicker Jones#Kre-O|Energon Kicker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegacyCore|Energon Universe Megatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Core-Energon-Megatron.jpg|thumb|''Legacy: United'' Core Class Megatron]]
|}
{{-}}

;Takara
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Grand Scourge#Unite Warriors|Grand Scourge]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'''''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Roadbuster (Cloud)|Roadbuster]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:E-hobby-unite-warriors-grand-scourge.jpg|thumb|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Energon (toyline)}}
[[Category:Energon franchise| Energon (toyline)]]
[[Category:Unicron Trilogy toylines]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-02T22:07:04Z

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[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|JRX]] ({{W|East Japan Railway Company}}, {{W|West Japan Railway Company}}; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Side Burn]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (SR I)|Dodge Viper}}; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] ({{W|Yamaha GTS1000|Yamaha GTS1000A}} and {{W|Harley-Davidson Electra Glide}} motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner#Micromaster|Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, {{W|Central Japan Railway Company}} and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)#Universe|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Universe|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)#Universe|Swerve]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#First_generation|Chevrolet Aveo}}; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] ({{W|Honda S2000}} Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06}} Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ({{W|Acura RSX}})
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] ({{W|Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe}})
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] ({{W|Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|Ford Mustang GT}})
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Jeep Wrangler (TJ)|Jeep Wrangler}} Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Meister]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8}})
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode ({{W|Ford GT#First Generation|Ford GT}}; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] ({{W|Dodge Ram SRT-10}})
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; {{W|Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Honda Integra}} in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] ({{W|Jaguar XK (X100)|Jaguar XK}})
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] ({{W|Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza WRX}})
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] ({{W|Honda Civic (eighth generation)|Honda Civic Si}})
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (ZB I)|Dodge Viper SRT-10}} Convertible)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; {{W|Toyota_bB|Toyota bB X Version}} in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] ({{W|Saleen S281}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] ({{W|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low}})
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] ({{W|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 1976 model}})
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept}})
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] ({{W|Chevrolet Kodiak#Pickup conversion|GMC Topkick 4500}})
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] ({{W|Pontiac Solstice}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] ({{W|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor}})
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] ({{W|AM General Hummer H2}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] ({{W|Suzuki_Swift#Swift_Sport_(RS416/ZC31S)|Suzuki Swift Sport}}) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] ({{W|Mitsuoka Orochi}})
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] ({{W|Nissan GT-R}}) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] ({{W|Nissan 370Z}})
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan 370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] ({{W|Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird}})
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] ({{W|Chevrolet Volt (first generation)|Chevrolet Volt}})
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (RPM)#RPMs - Robot Powered Machines|Rollbar]] ({{W|Hummer HX}})
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Corvette Stingray (concept)|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept}})
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark|Chevrolet Beat concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] ({{W|Chevrolet Suburban#Tenth generation|Chevrolet Suburban}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] ([https://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=437/Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor])
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark#Third generation (M300; 2009)|Chevrolet Spark concept}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] ({{W|Rosenbauer Panther}})
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] ({{W|Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)|Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model}})
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette (C7)|2014 C7 Corvette Stingray}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] ({{W|Bugatti Veyron|2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] ({{W|Freightliner Argosy|2012 Freightliner Argosy}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] ({{W|Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles|Oshkosh Defense FMTV}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] ({{W|Waste Management (company)|Waste Management garbage truck}})
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] ({{W|Lamborghini Aventador}})
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] ({{W|Western Star Trucks|Western Star 5700 OP}})
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#Second generation (T300; 2011)|Chevrolet Sonic RS}})
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] ({{W|Pagani Huayra}})
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a {{W|Rally Fighter|Local Motors Rally Fighter}}) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] ({{W|Aston Martin DB11}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] ({{W|Mercedes-AMG GT#First generation (C190/R190)|Mercedes-AMG GT R}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] ({{W|Lamborghini Centenario}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Unimog|Mercedes Unimog}})
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
*Bumblebee ({{W|Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen 1967 Beetle}})
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
*Offroad Bumblebee ({{W|Willys MB}})
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] ({{W|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra}})
*Dropkick ({{W|AMC Javelin#Second generation|AMC 1973 Javelin}})
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] ({{W|Mack Granite}})
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] ({{W|Plymouth GTX|Plymouth 1971 GTX}})
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
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==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Toys]]

Windsweeper

2024-03-02T13:51:41Z

Bolty: Added caption

{{faction|decepticon|autobot}}

:''Windsweeper is a <s>neatfreak</s> [[Decepticon]] [[Triggercon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Windsweeper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Germs, germs, germs are everywhere!]]
Neatness is an admirable quality in any creature. '''Windsweeper''' admires it very much. Head of Cybertronic sanitation, he dislikes being called a fancy garbage bot, but he loves to keep the world clean and pure, free of litter and stains. Litter and stains and slimy drippy oil spots and grubby rusty things, ugh. They make him feel itchy and dirty all over. Itchy and dirty. He hates the lazy litterbots who leave them behind. He hates them worst when they throw garbage at him and he has to scrub, scrub, scrub himself until he feels clean again.

As bad as Cybertron would be if he didn't constantly lock up oil-drippers and litterbugs in deep and dark (but clean) dungeons, other planets are far worse, covered in dirt, with the clean, blank sky full of disgusting clouds and birds and flying kites, and everything simply alive with creepy, crawly bugs. They give him the shakes, so he has to burn them and kill them dead, dead, dead with fire, pure, clean fire.

Sometimes he combines with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem]], which only makes himself a dirty limb in a messy battle. And sometimes his arm-mounted weapons transform into [[Ozone]] and [[Cleansweep]], who hopefully shower before recombining with him again.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:FlamesofBoltax-gifts.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6]]
Windsweeper and his fellow Triggercons were active on Cybertron during the early days of the war, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] were just beginning their feud. While tracking the Autobot leader and the [[Triggerbot]]s, Megatron and the Triggercons executed the keepers of [[Boltax (G1)|Boltax]] and attempted to steal the power of the [[Underbase]]. They failed once Optimus Prime launched the Underbase into space to keep it out of Megatron's hands. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}

[[File:Triggercons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
''Millions of years later, Windsweeper and the Triggercons were toiling under the hedonistic decadence of the [[Triumvirate|Triumverate]]. This trio had brought down the Decepticon army, reducing their interests to a series of [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial games]]. Once [[Straxus (G1)|"Megatron"]] returned and offered the Decepticons a return to the old ways, the Triggercons eagerly agreed and shot their current leaders in the back.'' {{storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.}}

''Afterwards, Windsweeper began working for the [[Decepticon High Council]], who sent him back to Earth alongside [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], Ruckus, [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] and [[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]] to retrieve their candidate for [[Decepticon leader]]ship, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. Unfortunately, Thunderwing didn't take kindly to being retrieved and beat them up before commandeering them for an assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] itself.'' {{storylink|Rage!}} ''Although this was ultimately unsuccessful, Windsweeper and his comrades were able to return Thunderwing to the High Council, who named him Decepticon leader for attempting the assault in the first place.'' {{storylink|Assault on the Ark!}}

''After three Decepticons were killed, Windsweeper, Ruckus, [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]] went looking to take revenge against the Autobots, unaware that the real culprits were [[Demon]]s, recently released from beneath the surface of Cybertron. Chancing across [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], they attacked before the Autobots could explain.'' {{storylink|Demons!}} ''Making their presence known, the Demons reduced the cocksure Cindersaur to a pile of rubble and then advanced on the Autobots while Windsweeper and Ruckus debated whether to help them or not. They joined the battle against the Demons only to find that their weaponsfire only made the creatures stronger, but were saved by the arrival of [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] and [[Red Hot]] who fed the Demons pure [[Energon]], causing them to explode.'' {{storylink|Dawn of Darkness}}

[[File:BirdOfPrey-Thunderwingandpals.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6]]
When Lord Thunderwing learned of a series of Autobot teams being launched into one small cluster of the universe, Thunderwing brought Windsweeper, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] to investigate. Their pursuit brought them to [[Pz-Zazz]], where Windsweeper's team became known as the "Robot Mob." After quickly subduing and capturing [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Siren (G1)|Siren]], and [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]], {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} they learned the Autobots were searching for their lost [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], and so they turned their attentions towards another Autobot search team on the planet [[Cheyne]]. Windsweeper accompanied the others to the planet's surface, where they discovered the Autobot team there had fallen victim to a family of [[Vrobian|psychic vampires]], and thus were useless to the Decepticons' mission. {{storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} [[File:DarkCreation-Windsweeper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|The perks of being a wallflower.]] Their next stop was [[Pequod]], though for this leg of the hunt Windsweeper stayed on board their ship. {{storylink|Deadly Obsession}}

On [[Cameron]]'s third moon [[VsQs]], where the Matrix was actually located, an idle Windsweeper was nearly killed by a [[Matrixspawn]] while his leader was focused on claiming his prize, but was released when the Matrixspawn panicked after being discovered. Thunderwing's willingness to allow Windsweeper be sacrificed caused further resentment from Needlenose over their leader's obsession. {{storylink|Dark Creation}} Their worst fears were realized after Thunderwing was possessed by the Matrix and went on a rampage through the Autobots' Ark—their former commander was a threat to Autobot and most importantly themselves. Thunderwing quickly proved this by firing upon Spinister. Before things could go further, Thunderwing was cast out into space by the trio of Autobot captives, who had secretly escaped. Windsweeper and the other Decepticons surrendered themselves into Autobot custody afterwards. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}

=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Windsweeper, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] accompanied Crankcase and Ruckus in delivering battle plans to Megatron, the former three acting as the group's rear guard. The Autobots learned of the delivery and planned to ambush them, but their mission was botched by [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], who gave away his faction's presence prematurely. As a result, Windsweeper and the other Decepticons were provoked into starting a firefight that endangered the inhabitants of [[Rivers' Town]]. The Decepticons wound up escaping with the plans still in-hand. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Galvatron rodimus triggercons aspects of evil.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
In [[2009]], Windsweeper and his fellow Triggercons helped [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] disable [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron. He was not as eager to combat the Autobots as his comrades were, preferring instead to stay out of the battle. Galvatron's plan to corrupt the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] within Rodimus failed, however, and the Autobots escaped. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Windsweeper and the Triggercons were engaged by the Triggerbots and Sparkabots while attacking one of Earth's many cities. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:NaturalSelection4-Whuthesay.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6]]
Some twenty-one years after the war between the Autobots and Decepticons ended, Windsweeper had signed up with [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s "Neo-Decepticons" on Cybertron. While Soundwave was off-planet, Windsweeper was gathered with his comrades at [[Fort Scyk]] when the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] returned to Cybertron with a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons. Given the choice to follow the former Headmaster or be executed on the spot, Windsweeper chose the former. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} Under the command of the Gene Key-infected [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], he joined in the search for the missing [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] across [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[surface stratum zero]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}}

After Scorponok's defeat and once again under Soundwave's command, Windsweeper attacked one of Cybertron's communications facilities alongside [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], and [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] to blind the Autobots to the approach of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]''. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Stormbringer4 Decepticonfliers.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|GAH! Filthy, filthy clouds!]]
Windsweeper belonged to the crew of the ''[[Thanatos]]'', operating under [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. He was led into aerial combat by [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] during the battle with Thunderwing on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

[[File:SpotlightMegatron-mylegacy.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6|Sure, we all look like scrap, but at least this time someone remembered to draw my ears!]]
As one of the Decepticons on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s asteroid base, Windsweeper witnessed [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] return and punish Starscream for leading the Decepticons down the path of ruin. He considered interfering but was convinced otherwise by [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Windsweeper was once an Autobot, but his cruelty led to him falling in with the Decepticons, a secret only [[Grabuge]] has discovered. <ref>TFSS [[Windsweeper #Generations|Windsweeper]] profile card</ref> Windsweeper and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Windsweeper was rather peeved over being called to the mudball, though he was curious to find out who had had the pistons to call upon the "Slaughterers of Worlds." Bludgeon spoke with their new acquaintance, who momentarily showed that he had power that rivaled the Squad's. Windsweeper was especially impressed by Ramjet's eldritch energies, and suggested the team make posters with their new ally's face on them as they began to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[War World: Titans|''Transformers'' #29]]}}

[[File:LordofmisruleswindlesII-windsweeper-worp.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|Worp.]]
During the early days of the Deception coup, Windsweeper was part of the battle for the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]]. As he watched [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] trying to melt his way through the wall, the Pyramid was flooded with molten plasma and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

Windsweeper was given the unglamorous job of fetching Energon from a remote Energon transmission station to bring back to the city he was based in. He was mid-way through complaining about the dust all around him when a strange noise caught his attention. Turning to its source he meets [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] asking for Energon, lots of it. Not recognising him, thinking he was a civilian, the unimpressed Decepticon refused his request. Skywarp considered his sense of superiority funny, before teleporting in front of him, flooring him in a single punch and stealing the Energon cube he was holding to boot. Before Windsweeper could stop him, or complain about being thrown on the dirty ground, he teleported away leaving the recently arrived [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] to confirm to Windsweeper that was indeed Skywarp. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|Swindle's II}}

After Megatron agreed to a nominal truce with the Autobots, he still tried to have them eliminated. As the Autobot procession made its way towards [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] began a bombardment of the area, boxing them in between the artillery fire and the rust worms. Windsweeper and a flight of Seekers patrolled the edges of the bombardment to turn back any Autobots trying to make it through. {{storylink|Radical Time}} {{storylink|End of Time}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Windsweeper toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Windsweeper hates that he is out of his package, therefore no longer a germ-free toy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Windsweeper''' (Triggercon, [[1988]])}}</ul>

: Released in the fifth year of Hasbro's US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' toyline (fourth in Europe), [[Triggercon]] Windsweeper transforms from robot to modified B-1B Lancer bomber. He has two permanently-attached, spring-loaded chrome-silver "lock-target, long-range laser cannons" that swing into firing position when their triggers are pressed, a gimmick available in both modes. In jet mode, the blasters are under his wings, while they end up on his arms in robot mode; in both modes, each cannon has its own trigger and must be deployed independently.

: Windsweeper and his fellow Triggercons were among quite a few toys from Hasbro's 1988 ''Transformers'' lineup that did not see release in any way in Takara's version of the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Windsweeper/windsweeper.htm More information on Windsweeper at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Windsweeper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Windsweeper prefers not to combine with them since he doesn't like his giant hand/foot dirty.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Windsweeper''' (TFSS 4.0, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "[[B-1B double barreled laser cannon]]", "heat seeking missile launcher"/Combiner hand/foot, "[[Matrix of Malice#Toys|Matrix of Malice]]"

: Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Windsweeper is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Combiner Wars|Skydive]], transforming into a fighter jet roughly based on a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, although with twin vertical stabilizers. His weapons can mount on the undersides of his wings.

: Windsweeper can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''-style super-robot (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), though his nominal placement is as the right leg to [[Thunder Mayhem#Toys|Thunder Mayhem]].

: Windsweeper also comes with the Matrix of Malice accessory, redecoed from the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]] included with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|Convoy]]. He can't do much with this on his own, it's mainly there for Thunder Mayhem to hold.

: This figure was also later available for purchase in the Transformers Collectors' Club Online Store.
{{CWSkydiveMold}}
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy-Windsweeper.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|"Someone else used this mold? Please tell me they washed it after."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Doom ‘n Destruction Collection 2-Pack ''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tailfin

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Windsweeper is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''Legacy'' [[Needlenose (G1)#Legacy|Needlenose]], transforming into a heavily-modified F-16XL variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. As such, he comes with a pair of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners, [[Cleansweep]] and [[Ozone]], who turn into silver guns to represent his original Triggercon gimmick - and thanks to the [[5 mm post]]-holes in his forearms, one can replicate the original toy's arm-mounted-guns look. Of course, they can also peg under his wings in jet mode, and quite a few other places. In jet mode, Windsweeper has some ports on his undercarriage, which can peg onto the top of the [[Skyquake (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Skyquake]]/[[Dreadwing (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Dreadwing]] toy.

: He was only available in a set with [[Breakdown (WFC) #Legacy|Prime Universe Breakdown]] as part of the Mayhem Attack Squad-themed "Doom ‘n Destruction Collection". These sets are an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the US, with a small number sold through [[Hasbro Pulse]].

: This set was revealed and put up for pre-order on [[February 29]] [[2024]], due to be released on [[August 1]].
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W5Windsweeper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Clean it all. It must be cleaned.]]
*'''Windsweeper, Air Defense''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T44/T46'''
**''Stars: ''10

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
*It has been speculated that Windsweeper was originally supposed to be a [[Triggerbot]], not a Triggercon. His chromed, spring-loaded guns line up with the two ground-based Triggerbots, while the Autobot flier [[Dogfight (G1)#Toys|Dogfight]]'s unchromed, gear-turning guns would make him seem a more likely match with the Decepticons. His ''Combiner Wars'' bio pays homage to this theory by depicting him as a former Autobot.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Rafale''' (France, "Gust"), '''Tempétueux''' (Canada, "Stormy")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
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Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-02T12:20:30Z

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[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|JRX]] ({{W|East Japan Railway Company}}, {{W|West Japan Railway Company}}; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Side Burn]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (SR I)|Dodge Viper}}; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] ({{W|Yamaha GTS1000|Yamaha GTS1000A}} and {{W|Harley-Davidson Electra Glide}} motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner#Micromaster|Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, {{W|Central Japan Railway Company}} and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)#Universe|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Universe|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)#Universe|Swerve]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#First_generation|Chevrolet Aveo}}; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] ({{W|Honda S2000}} Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06}} Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ({{W|Acura RSX}})
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] ({{W|Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe}})
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] ({{W|Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|Ford Mustang GT}})
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Jeep Wrangler (TJ)|Jeep Wrangler}} Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8}})
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode ({{W|Ford GT#First Generation|Ford GT}}; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] ({{W|Dodge Ram SRT-10}})
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; {{W|Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Honda Integra}} in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] ({{W|Jaguar XK (X100)|Jaguar XK}})
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] ({{W|Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza WRX}})
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] ({{W|Honda Civic (eighth generation)|Honda Civic Si}})
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (ZB I)|Dodge Viper SRT-10}} Convertible)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; {{W|Toyota_bB|Toyota bB X Version}} in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] ({{W|Saleen S281}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] ({{W|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low}})
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] ({{W|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 1976 model}})
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept}})
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] ({{W|Chevrolet Kodiak#Pickup conversion|GMC Topkick 4500}})
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] ({{W|Pontiac Solstice}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] ({{W|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor}})
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] ({{W|AM General Hummer H2}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] ({{W|Suzuki_Swift#Swift_Sport_(RS416/ZC31S)|Suzuki Swift Sport}}) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] ({{W|Mitsuoka Orochi}})
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] ({{W|Nissan GT-R}}) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] ({{W|Nissan 370Z}})
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan 370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] ({{W|Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird}})
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] ({{W|Chevrolet Volt (first generation)|Chevrolet Volt}})
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (RPM)#RPMs - Robot Powered Machines|Rollbar]] ({{W|Hummer HX}})
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Corvette Stingray (concept)|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept}})
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark|Chevrolet Beat concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] ({{W|Chevrolet Suburban#Tenth generation|Chevrolet Suburban}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] ([https://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=437/Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor])
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark#Third generation (M300; 2009)|Chevrolet Spark concept}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] ({{W|Rosenbauer Panther}})
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] ({{W|Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)|Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model}})
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette (C7)|2014 C7 Corvette Stingray}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] ({{W|Bugatti Veyron|2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] ({{W|Freightliner Argosy|2012 Freightliner Argosy}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] ({{W|Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles|Oshkosh Defense FMTV}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] ({{W|Waste Management (company)|Waste Management garbage truck}})
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] ({{W|Lamborghini Aventador}})
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] ({{W|Western Star Trucks|Western Star 5700 OP}})
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#Second generation (T300; 2011)|Chevrolet Sonic RS}})
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] ({{W|Pagani Huayra}})
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a {{W|Rally Fighter|Local Motors Rally Fighter}}) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] ({{W|Aston Martin DB11}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] ({{W|Mercedes-AMG GT#First generation (C190/R190)|Mercedes-AMG GT R}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] ({{W|Lamborghini Centenario}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Unimog|Mercedes Unimog}})
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
*Bumblebee ({{W|Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen 1967 Beetle}})
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
*Offroad Bumblebee ({{W|Willys MB}})
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] ({{W|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra}})
*Dropkick ({{W|AMC Javelin#Second generation|AMC 1973 Javelin}})
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] ({{W|Mack Granite}})
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] ({{W|Plymouth GTX|Plymouth 1971 GTX}})
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-02T12:19:21Z

Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|JRX]] ({{W|East Japan Railway Company}}, {{W|West Japan Railway Company}}; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Side Burn]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (SR I)|Dodge Viper}}; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] ({{W|Yamaha GTS1000|Yamaha GTS1000A}} and {{W|Harley-Davidson Electra Glide}} motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner#Micromaster|Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, {{W|Central Japan Railway Company}} and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)#Universe|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Universe|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)#Universe|Swerve]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#First_generation|Chevrolet Aveo}}; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] ({{W|Honda S2000}} Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06}} Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ({{W|Acura RSX}})
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] ({{W|Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe}})
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] ({{W|Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|Ford Mustang GT}})
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Jeep Wrangler (TJ)|Jeep Wrangler}} Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8}})
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode ({{W|Ford GT#First Generation|Ford GT}}; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] ({{W|Dodge Ram SRT-10}})
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; {{W|Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Honda Integra}} in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] ({{W|Jaguar XK (X100)|Jaguar XK}})
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] ({{W|Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza WRX}})
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] ({{W|Honda Civic (eighth generation)|Honda Civic Si}})
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (ZB I)|Dodge Viper SRT-10}} Convertible)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; {{W|Toyota_bB|Toyota bB X Version}} in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] ({{W|Saleen S281}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] ({{W|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low}})
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] ({{W|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 1976 model}})
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept}})
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] ({{W|Chevrolet Kodiak#Pickup conversion|GMC Topkick 4500}})
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] ({{W|Pontiac Solstice}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] ({{W|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor}})
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] ({{W|AM General Hummer H2}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] ({{W|Suzuki_Swift#Swift_Sport_(RS416/ZC31S)|Suzuki Swift Sport}}) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] ({{W|Mitsuoka Orochi}})
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] ({{W|Nissan GT-R}}) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] ({{W|Nissan 370Z}})
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan 370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] ({{W|Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird}})
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] ({{W|Chevrolet Volt (first generation)|Chevrolet Volt}})
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (RPM)#RPMs - Robot Powered Machines|Rollbar]] ({{W|Hummer HX}})
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Corvette Stingray (concept)|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept}})
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark|Chevrolet Beat concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] ({{W|Chevrolet Suburban#Tenth generation|Chevrolet Suburban}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] ([https://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=437/Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor])
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] ({{W:Chevrolet Spark#Third generation (M300; 2009)|Chevrolet Spark concept}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] ({{W|Rosenbauer Panther}})
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] ({{W|Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)|Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model}})
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette (C7)|2014 C7 Corvette Stingray}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] ({{W|Bugatti Veyron|2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] ({{W|Freightliner Argosy|2012 Freightliner Argosy}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] ({{W|Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles|Oshkosh Defense FMTV}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] ({{W|Waste Management (company)|Waste Management garbage truck}})
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] ({{W|Lamborghini Aventador}})
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] ({{W|Western Star Trucks|Western Star 5700 OP}})
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#Second generation (T300; 2011)|Chevrolet Sonic RS}})
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] ({{W|Pagani Huayra}})
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a {{W|Rally Fighter|Local Motors Rally Fighter}}) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] ({{W|Aston Martin DB11}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] ({{W|Mercedes-AMG GT#First generation (C190/R190)|Mercedes-AMG GT R}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] ({{W|Lamborghini Centenario}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Unimog|Mercedes Unimog}})
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
*Bumblebee ({{W|Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen 1967 Beetle}})
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
*Offroad Bumblebee ({{W|Willys MB}})
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] ({{W|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra}})
*Dropkick ({{W|AMC Javelin#Second generation|AMC 1973 Javelin}})
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] ({{W|Mack Granite}})
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] ({{W|Plymouth GTX|Plymouth 1971 GTX}})
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
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==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-01T12:32:49Z

Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|JRX]] ({{W|East Japan Railway Company}}, {{W|West Japan Railway Company}}; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Side Burn]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (SR I)|Dodge Viper}}; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] ({{W|Yamaha GTS1000|Yamaha GTS1000A}} and {{W|Harley-Davidson Electra Glide}} motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner#Micromaster|Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, {{W|Central Japan Railway Company}} and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)#Universe|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Universe|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)#Universe|Swerve]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#First_generation|Chevrolet Aveo}}; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] ({{W|Honda S2000}} Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06}} Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ({{W|Acura RSX}})
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] ({{W|Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe}})
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] ({{W|Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|Ford Mustang GT}})
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Jeep Wrangler (TJ)|Jeep Wrangler}} Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8}})
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode ({{W|Ford GT#First Generation|Ford GT}}; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] ({{W|Dodge Ram SRT-10}})
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; {{W|Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Honda Integra}} in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] ({{W|Jaguar XK (X100)|Jaguar XK}})
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] ({{W|Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza WRX}})
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] ({{W|Honda Civic (eighth generation)|Honda Civic Si}})
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (ZB I)|Dodge Viper SRT-10}} Convertible)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; {{W|Toyota_bB|Toyota bB X Version}} in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#GT|Smokescreen GT]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000 Convertible)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech Asterisk|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] ({{W|Saleen S281}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] ({{W|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low}})
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] ({{W|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 1976 model}})
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept}})
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] ({{W|Chevrolet Kodiak#Pickup conversion|GMC Topkick 4500}})
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] ({{W|Pontiac Solstice}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] ({{W|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor}})
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] ({{W|AM General Hummer H2}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] ({{W|Suzuki_Swift#Swift_Sport_(RS416/ZC31S)|Suzuki Swift Sport}}) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] ({{W|Mitsuoka Orochi}})
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] ({{W|Nissan GT-R}}) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] ({{W|Nissan 370Z}})
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan 370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] ({{W|Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird}})
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] ({{W|Chevrolet Volt (first generation)|Chevrolet Volt}})
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] ({{W|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (RPM)#RPMs - Robot Powered Machines|Rollbar]] ({{W|Hummer HX}})
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Corvette Stingray (concept)|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept}})
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] ({{W|Chevrolet Spark|Chevrolet Beat concept}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] ({{W|Chevrolet Suburban#Tenth generation|Chevrolet Suburban}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] ([https://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=437/Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor])
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] ({{W:Chevrolet Spark#Third generation (M300; 2009)|Chevrolet Spark concept}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] ({{W|Rosenbauer Panther}})
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] ({{W|Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG}})
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)|Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model}})
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette (C7)|2014 C7 Corvette Stingray}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] ({{W|Bugatti Veyron|2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] ({{W|Freightliner Argosy|2012 Freightliner Argosy}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] ({{W|Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles|Oshkosh Defense FMTV}})
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] ({{W|Waste Management (company)|Waste Management garbage truck}})
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] ({{W|Lamborghini Aventador}})
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] ({{W|Western Star Trucks|Western Star 5700 OP}})
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] ({{W|Chevrolet Aveo#Second generation (T300; 2011)|Chevrolet Sonic RS}})
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] ({{W|Pagani Huayra}})
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a {{W|Rally Fighter|Local Motors Rally Fighter}}) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] ({{W|Aston Martin DB11}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] ({{W|Mercedes-AMG GT#First generation (C190/R190)|Mercedes-AMG GT R}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] ({{W|Lamborghini Centenario}})
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Unimog|Mercedes Unimog}})
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
*Bumblebee ({{W|Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen 1967 Beetle}})
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept)
*Offroad Bumblebee ({{W|Willys MB}})
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] ({{W|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra}})
*Dropkick ({{W|AMC Javelin#Second generation|AMC 1973 Javelin}})
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] ({{W|Mack Granite})
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] ({{W|Plymouth GTX|Plymouth 1971 GTX}})
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1976 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
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==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

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[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|JRX]] ({{W|East Japan Railway Company]], {{W|West Japan Railway Company}}; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Side Burn]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (SR I)|Dodge Viper}}; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] ({{W|Yamaha GTS1000|Yamaha GTS1000A}} and {{W|Harley-Davidson Electra Glide}} motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner#Micromaster|Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, {{W|Central Japan Railway Company}} and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)#Universe|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)#Universe|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)#Universe|Swerve]] ([W:Chevrolet Aveo#First_generation|Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] ({{W|Honda S2000}} Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] ({{W|Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06}} Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] ({{W|Acura RSX}})
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] ({{W|Dodge Viper#Viper GTS-R Concept|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe}})
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000 Roadster)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] ({{W|Ford Mustang (fifth generation)#Mustang GT|Ford Mustang GT}})
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] ({{W|Jeep Wrangler (TJ)|Jeep Wrangler}} Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8#Initial Release|Mazda RX-8}})
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode ({{W|Ford GT#First Generation|Ford GT}}; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] ({{W|Dodge Ram SRT-10}})
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; {{W|Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Honda Integra}} in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] ({{W|Jaguar XK (X100)|Jaguar XK}})
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] ({{W|Subaru Impreza#WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX}})
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] ({{W|Honda Civic (eighth generation)#Si|Honda Civic Si}})
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] ({{W|Mazda RX-8#Mazdaspeed|Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed}} Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] ({{W|Dodge Viper (ZB I)|Dodge Viper SRT-10}})
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; {{W|Toyota_bB#XP30|Toyota bB X Version}} in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000 Roadster)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] ({{W|Saleen S281}} Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] ({{W|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low}})
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] ({{W|Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)|Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)#1976|Chevrolet Camaro 1976 model}})
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee ({{W|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)#Chevrolet Camaro Concept (2006)|Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept}})
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2006 concept)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] ({{W|Chevrolet Kodiak#Pickup conversion|GMC Topkick 4500}})
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] ({{W|Pontiac Solstice}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] ({{W|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor}})
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General {{W|Hummer H2}})
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-01T05:43:47Z

Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)|JRX]] (East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] (Mazda RX-8)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*Cliffjumper (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Revenge of the Fallen|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)#Transformers (2010)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Age of Extinction|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker#The Last Knight|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman#The Last Knight|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#The Last Knight|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)#The Last Knight|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)#The Last Knight|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#The Last Knight|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman#Studio Series|Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Studio Series|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)#Studio Series|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)#Studio Series|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)#Studio Series|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Studio Series|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry#Studio Series|KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Studio Series|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Studio Series|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)#Studio Series|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Studio Series|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Studio Series|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider#Studio Series|Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter#Studio Series|Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Studio Series|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Studio Series|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Studio Series|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze#Masterpiece G Series|Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt#Collaborative|Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Collaborative|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93#Collaborative|JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-01T04:42:23Z

Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)|JRX]] (East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] (Mazda RX-8)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators.2FBinaltech|Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
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==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

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Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)|JRX]] (East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] (Mazda RX-8)
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
**Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#KissPlayers|Autorooper]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
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[[Category:Toys]]

Licensed vehicle alternate modes

2024-03-01T02:32:48Z

Bolty:

[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Ultimate Bumblebee as a Chevrolet Camaro.]]
Though many (and some might even say ''most'') Transformers toys are designed to resemble Earth vehicles, only a significant minority actually represent ''specific'' Earth vehicles, the majority having been fudged so as not to have to pay royalties to the actual owners of these vehicle designs.

The exception to this is when [[Hasbro]], [[TakaraTomy]] or both acquire a license specifically to make a toy sculpt of a given vehicle. These licenses are most often with car manufacturers across the world, but have recently expanded to include aircraft and other military hardware.

The notion of Transformers toys being officially licensed replicas of vehicles is a fairly recent one, and even more recent in Hasbro and TakaraTomy actually embracing it with gusto. It can be a risky decision, as licenses need to be maintained and working relationships with the originating companies fostered. Molds whose licenses have expired are unable to remain in production, thus lessening the potential for [[redeco]]s and [[retool]]s. As well, the companies granting the licenses often request a level of creative control over the characters created from their licensed property.

==History==
===Generation 1===
Even though the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' Autobot Cars released in 1984 and 1985, just like their ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessors, were closely based on existing car models, none of them were officially licensed. In some instances, sponsor decals of racing cars were slightly altered ("{{w|Gitanes}}" becoming "Citanes", "{{w|Martini Racing|Martini}}" becoming "Martinii", "{{w|Alitalia}}" becoming "Alitalla" etc.) in order to avoid legal trouble with those companies.

An odd case is the Autobot Car [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (based on a Porsche 935 Turbo), whose original European version, released by [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, sported an additional "Porsche" note after the name "Jazz" on the packaging. It's still unclear whether this was supposed to indicate a licensed vehicle, or was merely intended to highlight a domestic vehicle, as the MB toys were also available in Germany.

===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
Although the three [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Autobot Brothers [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] and [[X-Brawn]] were all based on real-world vehicles (Prowl on a Lamborghini Diablo, Side Burn on a Dodge Viper and X-Brawn on a Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV), Takara released their ''Car Robots'' versions without any licensing. When Hasbro brought over the ''Car Robots'' line as ''Robots in Disguise'', they also intended to avoid having to pay license fees, going so far as to retool X-Brawn's headlights as compared to the ''Car Robots'' version in order to make the vehicle look "different" from a real Mercedes.

However, Dodge/DaimlerChrysler apparently still considered Side Burn's vehicle form too close to a real Dodge Viper. Therefore, they pressured Hasbro into acquiring a license. Starting with the red "new style" redeco of RID Side Burn, all subsequent versions of the mold were officially licensed, and in return sported a small official Dodge Viper logo on top of the front grille. Furthermore, the last release of the mold, the Wal*Mart exclusive ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe from 2004, even sported a "Viper" sticker on the front of the packaging, and a "Dodge Official Licensed Product" sticker on the back of the packaging.

The established licensing relationship between Hasbro and DaimlerChrysler/Dodge was presumably also the reason why a Dodge Viper was one of the first vehicles to be actually released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.

A few months after the "new style" redeco of ''RID'' Side Burn had come out, Hasbro also released a Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack of [[retool]]s/redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]]s [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (based on a Yamaha GTS1000A motorcycle) and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] (based on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle), named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], respectively. One of the inside flaps of the packaging for the two-pack contained a copyright note identifying the two toys as licensed Yamaha and Harley-Davidson vehicles, respectively. (The G2 versions of the two molds had been unlicensed.)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
Hasbro and Takara finally jumped in with both feet in 2003, launching a toyline that was ''entirely'' composed of licensed vehicle modes. Some of this line was leveraged by the companies' growing relationship with the DaimlerChrysler corporation, with some of the toys using vehicle modes by DaimlerChrysler subsidiaries Dodge and Jeep. Other car manufacturers participating were Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Mazda, General Motors (Chevrolet), Ford, Honda (including its US subsidiary Acura) and Toyota (plus its US subsidiary Scion). Most of these companies have their parent companies based either in Japan or the United States; the only genuine European manufacturer willing to license one of their vehicles was Jaguar, owned, at the time, by {{w|Jaguar Cars#Ford Motor Company|Ford}}.

The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line hit some snags in its early development stages when Hasbro approached Porsche and Volkswagen with plans to make new toys of [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], respectively. Prototypes of Jazz as a Porsche 986 were made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, arguing that Transformers are "war machines" and thus "not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Volkswagen had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys" (until [[Bumblebee (film)|recently]]), therefore the design (as a Volkswagen New Beetle) never made it past the 2D stage. The [[prototype]] for Jazz was later shown in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' and during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour, and control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were also published in the same book.

Other companies also had their own objections: General Motors/Chevrolet initially denied Hasbro and Takara the license for a new version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] based on a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for unknown reasons. Unlike other companies, they later had a change of mind, but not before the real-life C5 generation Corvette was about to be phased out of production, making the toy (and its [[redeco]]s) seem somewhat outdated when they were finally released. An ''Alternators'' toy based on a Mini Cooper was allegedly also in the works in 2004 (semi-confirmed by early preorders for a ''Binaltech'' version), but Hasbro and Takara reportedly failed to obtain the required license. Rumors of actually existing prototypes were never confirmed, however.

Along the same lines, Honda's North American branch urged Hasbro to omit a long gun barrel accessory from the ''Alternators'' version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (a Honda S2000), together with all references to "weapons" from the packaging. Even though Honda's Japanese branch had no such concerns, allowing Takara to release their ''Binaltech'' version of the toy (named [[Overdrive]]) with the full barrel, Honda Japan insisted that the packaging must not feature any official Honda logos... out of fear that customers might mistake it for an official Honda product, rather than a licensed product by a third party.<ref name="ichhonda">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bf10a2825e6382d6 Hirofumi Ichikawa clearing up some details behind Binaltech Overdrive, relayed by Doug Dlin at alt.toys.transformers.]</ref> (Apparently that policy has changed in the meantime, since ''Binaltech'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a retool of Overdrive, ''does'' sport official Honda logos on the toy's packaging.) There were also store listings for an unspecified Mitsubishi vehicle which ultimately never materialized... and Hasbro themselves confirmed at [[BotCon 2006]] that a Cadillac XLR (as [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]) would have been the next mold in the line, had ''Alternators'' not been cancelled.

Eventually much of the ''Alternators'', ''Binaltech'', and derived toylines (such as ''Binaltech Asterisk'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'') had to be taken out of production due to the expiration of the licenses which initially allowed their release.

===''Star Wars Transformers''===
Beginning in 2006, Hasbro leveraged its existing license to produce [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] toys for Lucasfilms with its ownership of the Transformers brand. The resulting toys were considered Transformers, but not Cybertronians and had no ties to prior franchise fiction. Rather, the figures were mecha piloted by Star Wars characters, and each included a "pilot" figure.

In 2008, Hasbro rolled this toyline into the greater umbrella of their new [[Transformers: Crossovers]] brand. Thus rebranded, the "pilot" figurines were omitted from the re-released toys.

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
The advent of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action movie]] required licensing on a grand scale, as nearly all alternate modes featured in the film had to be at least nominally real-life vehicles. [[DreamWorks]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] reached what must be assumed to have been a very lucrative deal with General Motors, using vehicles from their product line as the movie's [[Autobot]]s' alternate modes almost exclusively. All of those vehicles were also licensed to Hasbro for their accompanying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|toyline]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], meanwhile, whose vehicle mode was based on a Ford Mustang, was licensed by Saleen (who had provided a tuned up Saleen S281 "Extreme" Mustang for the movie), because Ford didn't want one of their cars used as a "villain". Therefore, Barricade sports no "Ford" logos in the movie. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] didn't require a license at all, since his vehicle mode in the movie - a Peterbilt 379 - was heavily genericized, and all manufacturer logos were removed.<ref name="edmundsveh">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070809065140/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424 Edmunds.com article on the vehicles featured in the movie.]</ref> TakaraTomy even identifies the Leader Class toy as a Kenworth W900 instead of a Peterbilt 379.<ref name="takaraprime">[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/movie/ma-01.html TakaraTomy product page for Leader Class Optimus Prime.]</ref>

On a rather bizarre note, even the [[Robot Replicas]] figures of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] were licensed (whereas the Barricade figure wasn't), as was the Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (Autobot Jazz and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]], only released in Australia and Asia since it was cancelled for the US market). Since the figures and the bust don't actually ''transform'', and the copyright remark for the bust only mentions Pontiac but not Hummer, this was likely due to the fact that the robot modes feature the official manufacturer logos on their chests.

In addition, a new development in the official licensing of vehicle modes came in the fact that the movie used real-life ''military'' vehicles as well, namely the [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter]], the [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]] and the [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Force Protection Buffalo mine-protected vehicle]] - in fact, even the Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory was an officially licensed toy based on an F-22 Raptor!

Meanwhile, new-mold toys inspired by non-transforming vehicles that appeared in the movie, such as [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] (based on a GMC Topkick tow-truck), [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (based on a Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey) and [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (based on a Cadillac Escalade SUV), again had their alternate forms modified in order to avoid having to acquire licenses (for example, Longarm's toy was more closely based on a Ford F-350 truck). The only exception to this was [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], who was based on a [[Sector Seven]] buggy specifically designed for the movie. Therefore, Hasbro was able to keep the toy's vehicle form spot on to the movie vehicle, since they didn't require an additional license aside from the obligatory DreamWorks/Paramount one.

Unfortunately, due to issues of vehicle mode licensing and the fact that the robot designs are the shared intellectual property of DreamWorks/Paramount, it is a virtual certainty that the Movie toys will never be made available as [[redeco]]s in other franchises (except [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|movie sequels]]) or as [[BotCon|convention]] [[exclusive]]s. So get 'em while the getting's good!

===''Universe'' (2003)===
In August 2007, a particularly odd toy with a licensed vehicle mode turned up. The purported character was [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], though the toys were poly-bagged with no character bio. The vehicle mode was a General Motors Chevrolet Aveo. To make matters even more complicated, the instructions sheet included within the polybag marked Swerve as part of the ''Universe'' line (using the logo of the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''original'' toyline of that name launched in 2003]] rather than that of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|second line of that name officially launched in 2008]]).

Early reports throughout the fandom, tepidly verified by Hasbro sources, suggested that the mold's creation had been commissioned by General Motors for that company's [[exclusive]] use; neither Hasbro nor TakaraTomy can use it in their own lines. This amounts to the first time that a "mainstream" Transformer mold was created to be an exclusive (as opposed to things like Happy Meal toys which are obviously distinct from standard product and cost far less to design and produce). The prevailing theory for the toy's existence was that it may have been commissioned as part of an advertising budget tax writeoff. "We spent X amount of money so we don't have to pay Y amount of taxes on our profits; thanks, Byzantine corporate tax laws!"

Not only were the exact origins of this toy a mystery, but also its intended purpose. Ultimately, it was only ever made available in extremely limited venues over the years, sometimes as a free giveaway for a local Chevrolet promotion (in Ontario, Canada in 2009), sometimes via online stores such as the Chevrolet online store in 2008 (which alternatively shipped from Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, with massive markups for international shipping that made even [[toy scalping|scalper]] prices look reasonable by comparison) and [[BigBadToyStore]] in 2010.

===''Alternity''===
In early 2008, [[TakaraTomy]] announced a new toy to be released under the header ''Transformers: Alternity''. The toy's vehicle mode was based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, whereas the robot mode was based on a cross between the ''Alternators''/''Binaltech'' and the 2007 Movie line's aesthetic. The character was soon confirmed to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime), and the toy was announced to be released in two different color variants, similar to some ''Binaltech'' toys. This was followed by a licensed Nissan Fairlady Z which transformed into Megatron, likewise available in two deco variations, as well as a third color variant for Convoy. The line expanded beyond Nissan vehicles with the solicitation of a figure for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], which transforms into a licensed {{w|Suzuki Swift}}, and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], with a vehicle mode of the {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Hasbro stated at [[BotCon 2009]] that they had no intention to release these toys in the USA.

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
Hasbro's relationship with General Motors continued into the development of the sequel to the live-action movie. In addition to recurring same-alternate mode characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] as a slightly updated 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] and redecos of toys from the characters from the first movie (e.g. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] as a Pontiac Solstice), the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line featured many new GM vehicles, this time all of them from their Chevrolet subsidiary. Among them were a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car ([[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]), the Chevrolet Beat ([[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]), the Chevrolet Trax ([[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]) and a new electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt ([[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]). Unfortunately, due to GM's financial problems, a decision was made not to cross-promote the film from their end. [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] also made a toy line-only return; however, whereas the first film's toys had only been licensed by Saleen, all his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys were licensed both by Saleen ''and'' Ford.

A lot of other vehicles, on the other hand, were not licensed, most of them from the Scout Class range. The most notable case is [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], a character who appears in the movie (with full support from Audi): His alternate mode is based on an Audi R8, but either due to Hasbro's well-known problems with acquiring licenses from German manufacturers or because of an exclusive deal with General Motors, the toys' vehicle mode was tweaked just enough to avoid having to obtain a license (similar to ''Robots in Disguise'' X-Brawn).

Just like the first movie, the film continued to license military vehicles. Lockheed Martin provided Hasbro with the licenses not only for the F-22 Raptor, but also for the SR-71 Blackbird ([[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]), and various [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] toys were released as redecos of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the first movie, also as MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. Meanwhile, none of the construction vehicles used as the Constructicons' alternate modes were licensed.

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] served as a toy-only continuation of the ''[[live-action film series]]'', bridging the gap between the second and third movie. It featured various redecos of older toys, but also entirely new sculpts for characters such as Bumblebee, Ironhide, Sideswipe and Starscream, all of them making use of the existing licenses.

===''Dark of the Moon''===
The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third entry in the live-action film series]] once again featured many of the established characters in slightly tweaked versions of the same vehicle modes. Sideswipe remained a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but became a convertible, and Bumblebee's Chevrolet Camaro mode once again featured a few tweaks. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|accompanying toy line]] featured all those vehicles as well as redecos and retools of toys from the previous lines with their older vehicle models. Barricade also finally returns in the movie, and thus has several new toys. Skids and Mudflap were intended to return in the movie as well, this time both of them in the form of a Chevrolet Spark (the production model of Skids' Chevy Beat concept car from ''Revenge of the Fallen''), but even though they were ultimately scrapped from the movie, Hasbro still released several toys of them, with some of Skids' toys being straight redecos or minor retools of their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' counterparts, while the rest, including all of Mudflap's toys, were new sculpts and accurate renditions of the Chevrolet Spark. Another new licensed GM vehicle was the Chevrolet Suburban, used for the [[Dread (DOTM)|Dread]]s [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet (DOTM)|Hatchet]].

A (more or less) new addition to the licensing fold is [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unlike other German manufacturers, they apparently had no objections to their cars representing weapon-equipped alien robots (one of them even an evil Decepticon!), despite what [[Michael Bay]] claimed before the movie's release. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] aka "Que" transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550 and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] into a Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, and all their toys are fully licensed. It's possible that Mercedes's different attitude towards the ''Transformers'' brand compared to other German carmakers has something to do with them being part of Daimler-Benz, itself previously part of Daimler-Chrysler, which had already licensed some of their vehicles for the ''Alternators'' line a few years earlier (though all of them from the Chrysler end, which split from Daimler in 2007).

Italian manufacturer Ferrari also provided a Ferrari 458 Italia to serve as the alternate mode of [[Dino]]; however, due to an exclusive licensing deal with Hasbro's biggest competitor Mattel, the character was not allowed to sport the name of a Hasbro toy in the movie (hence he was named "Dino" at the request of Ferrari), and [[Dino#Studio Series|the only toy actually based of off the character's appearance in the movie]] had it's car mode heavily genericized, even though it released years after the movie came out.

===''Masterpiece''===
Seeing how the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] series seeks to represent the G1 characters as closely as possible, and with many characters having real-life alternate modes, nearly every car mode in the line is licensed. Returning licencees from the past include Nissan (including its predecessor Datsun), General Motors (Chevrolet), Lancia, and new ones include Mitsubishi, Lamborghini and its owner Volkswagen, who has since come around from refusing to approve the Alternators Bumblebee New Beetle.

===''Age of Extinction''===
The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]] continues the collaboration with General Motors. Earlier in the film, Bumblebee chooses a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS as his disguise when hiding from [[Cemetery Wind]], whereas later on, he upgrades to the newest model, a 2014 Camaro concept car. (The production crew was actually accused of ripping off a one-of-a-kind custom for the 1967 version.<ref name="1967custom">[http://jalopnik.com/did-transformers-4-rip-off-this-guys-design-for-the-ne-510655228 "Did Transformers 4 Rip Off This Guy's Design For The New Bumblebee?"] at Jalopnik.com.</ref>) Furthermore, new addition [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]'s alternate mode is a 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray, and recurring character Ratchet briefly appears at the beginning of the movie and transforms into his Hummer H2 ambulance mode (in the color scheme from ''Dark of the Moon'') before being killed at the hands of Cemetery Wind and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. In addition, a Chevrolet Sonic RS Rally car was provided as [[Shane Dyson|Shane's]] car, although not a transformer, it would provide the basis for the licensed alt-mode for [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]].

''Age of Extinction'' is the first movie to feature an official partnership with a manufacturer for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s alternate mode. Earlier in the movie, he transforms into an old, rusty Marmon 97 truck cab (presumably without support from the manufacturer), but later upgrades into a brand new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck that was designed specifically for the movie by "Twins Custom Coaches" and the team at West Coast Customs, with Western Star being a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, who also provided a custom 2012 Freightliner Argosy that serves as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s alternate mode.

Other manufacturers that provided vehicles to be used for characters' alternate modes were the Oshkosh Corporation with an Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck for [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], the continuing relationship with the Volkswagen group with a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse for [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and a Lamborghini Aventador for Lockdown, and independent Italian manufacturer Pagani Automobili with a Pagani Huayra for [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], but while the One-Step Changers toy was a licensed Pagani, the Deluxe class was simply a redecoed 2014 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee. [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[BotCon 2014]] noted that a full [[retool]] of the Bumblebee toy as Stinger was planned, presumably as the Pagani, but ultimately did not get beyond the [[prototype]] stage.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110327-movie-advanced-series-ad-32-stinger-revealed/?p=2726101 Sabrblade posts on The Allspark forums]</ref> Stinger would finally receive a proper licensed Pagani figure as part of the [[Studio Series]] line.

===''The Last Knight''===
The [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|fifth film]] continued the GM partnership, Bumblebee being a modified 6th gen Camaro (whose styling would actually preview the 2019 Camaro facelift), whilst the Crosshairs' C7 Stingray mode had a subtly changed decal design, greyed rims and a different spoiler. [[Berserker]] transforms into a Chevrolet Suburban, but that aspect is only shown through his toy.

Mercedes-Benz returns as a prominent licencee, providing a Mercedes-AMG GT-R for Drift (replacing the Bugatti), and a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4023 for Hound (replacing the Oshkosh). Lamborghini also returned, with a Lamborghini Centenario for [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]] and Aston Martin provided an Aston Martin DB11 as one of [[Edmund Burton]] and [[Cogman|Cogman's]] getaway rides (and formed the basis for his toy-only [[Transtector]]). Interestingly, for [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] a new 2015 Ford Mustang police car was used, although now it is no longer a Saleen. Despite previous Barricade toys being licensed by both Ford and Saleen, the Deluxe Barricade is a loose approximation of the real-life Mustang.

===''Studio Series''===
A collector-oriented toyline intended to celebrate over ten years of ''Transformers'' live action movies, with new toys of characters pulled from all movies, including the ''Bumblebee'' film that was released during the line's first year. Many of the characters whose toys had licensed alternate modes for the respective film's original toyline retained those licenses.

===''Bumblebee''===
There was no major General Motors presence for [[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]], with Bumblebee transforming into a Classic Volkswagen Beetle for the largest portion of the film, and thanks to the Bumblebee Masterpiece toy, most of the Bumblebee toys were licensed by Volkswagen. However, at the end of the film, he ''does'' upgrade to his 1977 Chevrolet Camaro form made famous by the 2007 film (although his robot mode is slightly redesigned), and thus, there were a few toys licensed by GM (though with the robot mode based on the design from the 2007 movie). Aside from a Cliffjumper redeco of a Volkswagen beetle Bumblebee toy, none of the other toys from the ''Bumblebee'' movie line had licensed alternate modes, although Hasbro ''did'' obtain licenses for ''characters'' from the film for the ''Studio Series'' line.

==Toys with licensed vehicle alternate modes==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
*[[Rail Racer (RID)|JRX]] (East Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company; only the original Takara version of the mold; including [[Midnight Express (RID)|J-4]], [[Railspike (RID)|J-5]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|J-7]])
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; only the "new style" redeco of the Deluxe mold)
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Axer (G1)|Axer]] (Yamaha GTS1000A and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles; [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] two-pack)

===''Micromaster'' (2002)===
*[[Sixliner]] (East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company)

===''Universe'' (2003)===
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] (both Dodge Vipers; [[OTFCC 2003]] exclusive two-pack)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (Dodge Viper; Walmart exclusive)
*[[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Aveo; Chevrolet Store exclusive)

===''Alternators/Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech Smokescreen Toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Smokescreen as a Subaru Impreza (Binaltech versions).]]
*[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Binaltech|Arcee]] (Honda S2000 Hardtop; Japan only)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II; Japan only)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Battle Ravage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible)
*[[Camshaft (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Camshaft]] (Acura RSX)
*[[Dead End (G1)#Alternators|Dead End]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Decepticharge#Alternators|Decepticharge]] (Honda S2000)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] (Ford Mustang GT)
*[[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] (Jeep Wrangler Sport)
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators|Jazz]] (Mazda RX-8)
*[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Mirage]]/Rijie Electro Disrupter Mode (Ford GT; Mirage USA only, Rijie Electro Disruptor Mode Japan only)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators|Optimus Prime]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10)
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Alternators|Prowl]] (Acura RSX; Honda Integra in Japan)
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Alternators|Ravage]] (Jaguar XK)
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Alternators|Ricochet]] (Subaru Impreza WRX)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus]] (Ford GT)
*[[Rollbar (G1)#Alternators|Rollbar]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]] (Honda Civic Si)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|Shockblast]] (Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sideswipe]] (Dodge Viper SRT-10)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators|Silverstreak]]/Bluestreak (Subaru Impreza WRX, Bluestreak Japan only)
*[[Skids (G1)#Alternators|Autobot Skids]] (Scion xB; Toyota bB X Version in Japan)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alternators|Smokescreen]] (Subaru Impreza WRC 2003)
*Smokescreen GT (Subaru Impreza WRC 2004; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe)
*[[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] (Jeep Wrangler TJ Custom)
*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Z06)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Alternators|Wheeljack]] (2005 Ford Mustang Street Tuning)
*[[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]] (Honda S2000)

===''Binaltech Asterisk''===
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]] (Subaru Impreza WRX; Japan only)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Broadblast]] (Toyota bB X Version; Japan only)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] (Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Sunstreaker)

===''Kiss Players''===
*[[Autorooper#Kiss Players]] (Mazda RX-8; Japan only)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Convoy]] (Dodge Ram SRT-10, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]] (Ford GT, counterpart of ''Alternators'' Rodimus)

===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen S281 Mustang)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Cyber Slammers toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Ultimate Class toys
**[[Fast Action Battlers]] toys
**[[Cyber Slammers]] toys
**[[Robot Replicas]] figure (non-transforming, visible Chevrolet logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**Legends Class toys

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy
[[File:Movie G1Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Autobot Jazz as a Pontiac Solstice ([[Target]] exclusive version).]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Cyber Slammers toy
**Robot Replicas figure (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)
**Turnarounds Unleashed Autobots bust (non-transforming, visible Pontiac logo on robot mode chest)

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Cyber Slammers toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toys
**Voyager Class toys
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster role-play accessory

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

===''Star Wars Transformers / Crossovers''===
*[[Darth Vader]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Advanced]])
*[[Darth Vader]] (Death Star)
*[[Boba Fett]] / [[Jango Fett]] (''[[Slave I]]'')
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[ARC-170 Starfighter]])
*[[Clone pilot]] ([[Republic Gunship|LAAT Gunship]])
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[Y-wing]])
[[File:SWTF-toy LukeSnowspeeder.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Luke Skywalker as a Rebel Alliance Snowspeeder]]
*[[Commander Cody]] ([[Turbo Tank]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] / [[Saesee Tiin]] / [[Ahsoka Tano]] / [[Kit Fisto]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] / [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader]] / [[Mace Windu]] ([[Jedi Starfighter|Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[X-wing Fighter]])
*[[Luke Skywalker]] ([[Snowspeeder]])
*[[TIE Pilot]] ([[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]])
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] ([[Imperial Shuttle|Emperor Shuttle]])
*[[General Grievous]] (Wheel Bike)
*[[General Grievous]] ([[Grievous Starfighter]])
*[[AT-AT Driver]] / [[Imperial Trooper]] ([[AT-AT]])
*[[Captain Rex]] / [[Captain Keeli]] ([[AT-TE]])
*[[Captain Rex]] (Freeco Bike)
*[[Darth Maul]] (Sith Infiltrator)
*[[MagnaGuard]] / [[Cad Bane]] (Porax Starfighter)
*[[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] (''[[Millennium Falcon]]'')
*[[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[R2-D2]] (''[[Twilight (SW)|Twilight]]'')
*[[Battle droid]] (AAT)

===''Alternity''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble]] (Suzuki Swift) in two colors:
**Champion Yellow (as Bumble)
**Throttle Gold (as Gold Bug{{sic}})
*[[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai-Tron]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff]] (Suzuki Swift)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] (Nissan GT-R) in three colors:
**Ultimate Metal Silver Edition
**Vibrant Red Edition
**Super Black Edition
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]] (Nissan Fairlady Z/370Z) in three colors:
**Premium Le Mans Blue Edition
**Blade Silver Edition
**Diamond Black Edition
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] (Mitsuoka Orochi)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus]]{{sic}} (Nissan GT-R)

===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade toy
**Human Alliance toy
**[[Robot Powered Machines|R.P.M.]] toys
{{Note|Starting with ''Revenge of the Fallen'', all of Barricade's toys have ''both'' a Saleen ''and'' a Ford license, whereas the 2007 Movie toys only had a Saleen license (the car in the movie didn't sport any Ford logos).}}

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 1977 model)
**R.P.M. toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2007 concept car)
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**[[Gravity Bot]]s toy
**R.P.M. toys
**R.P.M. Battle Charger toy
**R.P.M. Lights and Sounds toys

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Enforcer Ironhide)
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy
**Leader Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
[[File:ROTF-Jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt as a Chevrolet Volt.]]
**Deluxe Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**R.P.M. toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Desert Tracker Ratchet)
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]] (Hummer HX)
**R.P.M. toys

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car)
**Legends Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy
{{Note|The R.P.M. version of Sideswipe is ''not'' licensed by General Motors. Instead, the toy's vehicle design has been severely altered and looks more like an Aston Martin, because Mattel has an exclusive license for Concept Stingray model cars at a 1:64 scale for their ''Hot Wheels'' line. An early [[prototype]] for R.P.M. Sideswipe that surfaced in 2008 ''was'' still an accurate Stingray, however.<ref name="rpmproto">[http://jalopnik.com/5047177/leaked-transformers-corvette-centennial-concept-toy-possibly-reveals-robot mode Mirrored photos of early R.P.M. Sideswipetoy at Jalopnik.com]</ref>}}

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy
**Fast Action Battlers toys
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toys
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy
**Voyager Class toy
**Fast Action Battlers toy
**Gravity Bots toy
**R.P.M. toy
**Robot Heroes vehicle mode toy

*[[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Voyager Class toy ("Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]])

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Hunters Rumble" two-pack)

*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
**[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toy ([[Market six]] exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Legends Class Cyberfire Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**[[Human Alliance]] toy
**Battle Ops Bumblebee toys
**[[Activators]] toy

*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Legends Class toy ([[Walmart]] exclusive "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack)

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "The Fury of Bonecrusher" two-pack)

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
**Legends Class toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Legends Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Desert Ruins Brawl" two-pack)
**Deluxe Class Electrostatic Jolt toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Trax concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Legends Class toy (Market six exclusive "Desert Decimation" four-pack)
**Deluxe Class Rescue Ratchet toy
**Voyager Class Night Ops Ratchet toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet StringRay concept car)
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Legends Class Tuner Skids toy
**Deluxe Class Tuner Skids toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Legends Class toy (Kmart exclusive "The Victory of The Fallen" five-pack)
**Voyager Class toy (Walmart exclusive "Starscream's Assault" two-pack)
**Leader Class toy

===''Dark of the Moon''===
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
**[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toy

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]])

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2009 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys (various exclusives)
**[[Human Alliance]] toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Deluxe Class "Nitro Bumblebee" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toy
**Robo Power [[Activators]] toys
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
**Deluxe Class toy ([[Target]] exclusive)

*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [[NASCAR]] race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (Hummer H2)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)

*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
**Cyberverse Commander Class toys
**Voyager Class toy
**Leader Class toy

*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toys
**Human Alliance toy ([[Kmart]] exclusive)
**Robo Power Go-Bots toy

*[[Skids (ROTF)|Autobot Skids]] (Chevrolet Beat concept car)
**Human Alliance toy

*Autobot Skids (Chevrolet Spark concept car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Japan-only)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toy
**Human Alliance toy

*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toys
**Deluxe Class toy
**Voyager Class toy (Target exclusive)
**Robo Power Activators toy
**Robo Power Bash Bots toy

*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Autobot Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
**Cyberverse Legion Class toy
**Deluxe Class toys
**Robo Power Activators toy

===''Age of Extinction''===
[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-DeluxeDrift.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Drift as a Bugatti Veyron.]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 model)
**One-Step Changer "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Power Battlers "High Octane" Bumblebee toy
**Deluxe Class "High Octane" Bumblebee toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Flip and Change toys
**Mega 1-Step Bumblebee (aka "Mega Flip Bumblebee") toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] (2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse car)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] (2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toy

*[[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] (Oshkosh Defense FMTV truck)
**One-Step Changer toys
**Power Battlers toys
**Voyager Class toys

*[[Junkheap (AOE)|Junkheap]] (Waste Management garbage truck)
**Power Battlers toys
{{Note|Presumably, it's not Junkheap's actual truck mode that's licensed, but rather the use of the Waste Management color scheme and logo, which was part of a cooperation with Hasbro that saw the toy officially announced on [[Earth Day]].}}

*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador car)
**Deluxe Class toys

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**One-Step Changer toy
**Power Battlers toys
**Smash and Change toys
**"First Edition" toy and redecos
**Leader Class toys

*[[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] (Chevrolet Sonic RS)
**One-Step Changer toys

*[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
**One-Step Changer toys

{{Note|Oddly, even though the Power Battlers [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]] figure (whose alternate mode is a Local Motors Rally Fighter) even has a Local Motors logo tampographed on the vehicle mode's rear, the packaging does ''not'' feature any call-outs for the company at all.}}

===''The Last Knight''===
*[[Berserker|Decepticon Berserker]] (Chevrolet Suburban car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet Camaro 2011 model)
**Legion Class toys

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro 2014/2017 concept cars)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys
**Titan Changer toy

*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Stingray car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toy

*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 car)
**Premier Edition Deluxe Class toys

*[[Hound (Movie)|Autobot Hound]] (Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle)
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toy

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Western Star 5700 OP truck cab)
**1-Step Turbo Changer toys
**Knight Armor Turbo Changer toy
**Premier Edition Voyager Class toys
**Premier Edition Leader Class toy
**Titan Changer toy

===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-02-Decepticon-Stinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An accurate Stinger toy, only four years late.]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] (Saleen Ford S281 Mustang)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
*Bumblebee (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
*Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro concept car)
*Offroad Bumblebee (Willys MB Jeep)
*[[Cogman]] (Aston Martin DB11)
*[[Crowbar]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Chevrolet Suburban)
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] (Corvette Stingray)
*[[Drift (AOE)|Autobot Drift]] (Mercedes-AMG GT R)
*[[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Bell AH-1 SuperCobra)
*Dropkick (AMC 1973 Javelin)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] (Freightliner Argosy)
*[[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] (Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low)
*[[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Autobot Hot Rod]] (Lamborghini Centenario)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (GMC Topkick 4500)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Pontiac Solstice)
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird)
*[[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (Chevrolet Volt)
*[[KSI Sentry]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Constructicon Mixmaster]] (Mack Granite concrete mixer)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (AM General Hummer H2)
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)
*[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] (Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire truck)
*[[Shadow Raider]] (Lamborghini Aventador)
*[[Shatter]] (Plymouth 1971 GTX)
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (Chevrolet Stingray concept car)
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor)
*[[Stinger (AOE)|Decepticon Stinger]] (Pagani Huayra)
*[[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] (Chevrolet Impala Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR race car)

===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|Power Charge Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Nitro Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Power Charge toy

*Bumblebee (Chevrolet 1977 Camaro)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Series toy
**Energon Igniters Power Plus Series toy
**Mission Vision toy

*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (Volkswagen 1967 Beetle)
**Energon Igniters Speed Series toy

===''Masterpiece''===
*[[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-37 Artfire (TakaraTomy)

*[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak/Streak/Silverstreak]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-18 Streak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18S Silverstreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-18B Bluestreak (TakaraTomy)
**MP-06 Bluestreak (Hasbro)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee/Bumble]] (Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle)
**MP-21 Bumble (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-21R Bumble Red Body (TakaraTomy)
**MP-08 Bumblebee & Exosuit Spike Witwicky (Hasbro)
**MP-45 Bumble (TakaraTomy; deformed Volkswagen Beetle)

*[[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14C Clampdown (TakaraTomy)

*[[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
** MP-23 Exhaust (TakaraTomy)

*[[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-35 Grapple (TakaraTomy)

*[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (Mitsubishi Fuso T951)
**MP-33 Inferno (TakaraTomy)

*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-27 Ironhide (TakaraTomy)

*[[Loudpedal#Toys|Loudpedal]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25L Loudpedal (TakaraTomy)

*[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-17 Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-17+ Prowl (TakaraTomy)
**MP-04 Prowl (Hasbro)

*[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (Nissan Cherry Vanette)
**MP-30 Ratchet (TakaraTomy)

*[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert/Alert]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-14 Alert (TakaraTomy)
**MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-26 Road Rage (TakaraTomy)

*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor/Sideswipe]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12 Lambor (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12G Lambor G-2 Ver. (TakaraTomy)
**MP-12+ Lambor Lambor Anime Color Edition (TakaraTomy)

*[[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T)
**MP-19 Smokescreen (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-12T Tigertrack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3)
**MP-25 Tracks (TakaraTomy)

*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] (Lancia Stratos Turbo)
**MP-20 Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)
**MP-20+ Wheeljack (TakaraTomy)

*[[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (Lamborghini Countach LP500S)
**MP-45 Cordon (TakaraTomy)

*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle)
**MP-52 Starscream (TakaraTomy)

====''MPG''====
*[[Getsuei]] (EF-65-1000 Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei (TakaraTomy)

*[[Kaen]] (DE-10 Diesel Locomotive)
**MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen (TakaraTomy)
**MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box (TakaraTomy)

*[[Seizan]] (485 Limited Express Electric Locomotive)
**MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan (TakaraTomy)

*[[Shouki]] (Zero Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki (TakaraTomy)

*[[Yukikaze]] (200 Shinkansen bullet train)
**MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze (TakaraTomy)

===''Collaborative''===
*[[Ectotron]] (Modified Chevrolet 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor/[[Ecto-1]])
*[[Gigawatt]] (Modified DMC DeLorean)<ref>Owing to the unusual and convoluted licensing history of the DeLorean, ''Collaborative'' Gigawatt is only licensed by Universal Studios, which holds the rights to the design and name of the car. Gigawatt does not feature the iconic "DMC" logo, as it is ''not'' licensed by the ''current'' {{w|DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)|DeLorean Motor Company}} – an unaffiliated organisation to the original DMC.</ref>
*[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]] (Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat)
*[[JP93]] (Ford Explorer 04)

===''Vintage G1''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Bumblebee]] ([[Super deformed|deformed]] Volkswagen Beetle)

===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
*[[Blast Master|Autobot Blast Master]] & [[Phaser (G1)|Fuzer]]/[[Astro Squad]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sky Lynx]] (NASA Space Shuttle orbiter)

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Legacy''===
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]] (Volkswagen Beetle)

===''Generations''===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] (Volvo VNR 300)
{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Toys]]

General Motors

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:''General Motors is an automobile company from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]], [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]], and real world [[Continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[File:GM_new_logo.jpg|right|thumb|Hmmmm.]]

'''General Motors Company''', also known as '''GM''', is the largest auto company headquartered in the [[United States of America]]. Founded in [[1908]] in [[Flint (city)|Flint]], [[Michigan]], the company is headquartered in [[Detroit]], Michigan at present and presumably in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|near future]].<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31030038/ Or not]</ref> The company's U.S. brands have included Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, Saturn, Buick and more.
Currently GM's U.S. brands are down to Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick.

On [[June 1]], [[2009]], General Motors filed for [[President of the United States|US government-assisted]] bankruptcy protection with plans to emerge as a smaller, less debt-riddled company.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Binaltech====
{{stub}}

===Transformers (2007)===
====Transformers: Rise of the Chevy Autobots====
A small army of mass-produced [[Autobot]]s are on [[Earth]] disguised as Chevy brand vehicles, under the command of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. They must stop the [[Decepticon]] [[Mainframe (Movie)|Mainframe]], who eventually ended up on Earth after being exiled for a failed attempt to overthrow [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

A General Motors scientist, [[Dina Morgan]], made contact with the Autobots [[Flash (Movie)|Flash]] and [[Ridge]], and learnt about [[energon]]. She said in a report that energon could be ''the'' fuel of the 21st Century, but that got her targeted by Mainframe. She was used as bait to lure Bumblebee into a trap. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Chevy Autobots}}

'''Autobot types'''
[[File:Silveradomovie.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|"I'm not Dropkick, I swear."]]
* [[Avalanche]]
* [[Aveo]]
* [[Cobalt]]
* [[Equinox]]
* [[HHR]]
* [[Impala]]
* [[Silverado]]
{{-}}

====Transformers (2007) film====
[[File:Movie2007 Jazz dealership.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Why buy? When you can be!]][[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] is very impressed by the Pontiac Solstice on a turntable in a GM dealer's showroom. So he transforms into one! {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers (2007)}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1 & 2 (unlicensed)===
'''Chevrolet'''
[[File:RoadRage-toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Wings, missile launchers, and robot mode not standard.]]
* [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] - {{w|Chevrolet Bel Air|Bel Air}} hot rod
* [[Windbreaker]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)|Camaro Z28}}
* [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C3|Corvette C3}}
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] - Corvette C3
* [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] - Corvette C3 hot rod
* [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C4|Corvette C4}}
* [[Motorhead (G1)|Motorhead]] - Corvette C4
* [[Detour (G1)|Detour]] - {{w|Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle#CERV III|Corvette Indy}}
* [[Drench (G1)|Drench]] - Corvette Indy

'''Pontiac'''
* [[Punch (G1)|Punch/Counterpunch]] - {{w|Pontiac Fiero|Fiero}}
:'''{{w|Pontiac Firebird|Firebird Trans Am, Third Generation}}'''
* [[Camaro]] (!)
* [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]]
* [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]
* [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]]
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]
* [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]

===Robots in Disguise (unlicensed)===
* [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)|Fourth Generation Camaro}}

===Alternators/Binaltech===
The 2004 {{w|Chevrolet Corvette C5|Corvette C5 Z06}} was licensed.

* [[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]]
* [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Battle Ravage]]
* [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]

===Universe (2003)===
* [[Swerve (Chevy)|Swerve]], the only case of a new-mold Transformer produced as an [[exclusive]]. ({{w|Chevrolet Aveo|T250 Chevrolet Aveo}})

===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:Movie Ironhide PremiumVoyager toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Triggerhappy robot not an option.]]
'''[[Transformers (film)|Film]]'''

* [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (2007 {{w|Pontiac Solstice}})
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (1976 & 2006 {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)#Chevrolet Camaro Concept (2006)|Chevrolet Camaro Concept)}}
* [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] (2007 {{w|Chevrolet Kodiak|GMC Topkick}})
* [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]] (2007 {{w|Hummer H2}})

'''[[Battle for the Allspark]]/[[Transformers The Game]]'''

* [[Dropkick (Movie)|Dropkick]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Chevrolet Silverado}})
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Chevrolet Cobalt}})
* [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (Based upon 2007 {{w|Cadillac Escalade}})

===Revenge of the Fallen===
* [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] (2009 {{w|Corvette Stingray (concept car)|Corvette Stingray Concept}})
* [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] (2010 {{w|Chevrolet Volt}})
* [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] ({{w|Daewoo Matiz|Chevrolet Beat Concept}})
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] ({{w|Chevrolet Trax (concept car)|Chevrolet Trax Concept}})
{{stub}}

===Dark of the Moon===
* [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] (Heavily modified {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR|Chevrolet Impala NASCAR stock car}})
* [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (Modified {{w|Chevrolet Suburban|GMT900 Chevrolet Suburban}})
* Skids, Mudflap ({{w|Daewoo Matiz#Third generation|Chevrolet Spark}})
* Sideswipe ({{w|Corvette Stingray (concept car)|Corvette Stingray Concept}})
* Ironhide (GMC Topkick)
* Ratchet (Hummer H2)
{{stub}}

===Age of Extinction===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|modified 2014 Camaro SS}}
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] - {{w|Chevrolet Corvette (seventh generation)|Corvette Stingray C7}}

===The Last Knight===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] - {{w|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|custom-built 2016 Camaro SS}}
*[[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] - {{w|hevrolet Corvette (seventh generation)|Corvette Stingray C7}}

==Bigger Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Jazz''' (2007 Pontiac Solstice)

:In association with [[Hasbro]], [[DreamWorks]], and GM (whew), {{w|Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim'' magazine}} held a "Win Jazz" contest where one lucky reader would win a silver 2007 Pontiac Solstice equipped with the options used for [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] in [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']], including the custom hardtop and spoiler otherwise never available on the [[2007]] model.
{{-}}
{{picsneeded}}

[[File:Movie MonroeTopkickIronhideEdition.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|What do you mean there are no cannons?]]
*'''GMC Topkick 4500 Ironhide Edition''' (model year 2008)

:This was a production line variant of the {{w|Chevrolet Kodiak|GMC Topkick C4500}} crew cab medium-duty truck in black with the modifications Dreamworks made for the character [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], though it retains the stock large side-view mirrors and orange lights. The modifications were done by [http://www.monroetruck.com/index.asp Monroe Truck Equipment].

:Production on the GMC Topkick truck ceased when General Motors exited the medium-duty truck market in 2009.
{{-}}

===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[File:ChevyCamaroTransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition''' (2009)

:Starting [[June 1]], [[2009]], Chevrolet began taking orders for the Bumblebee Edition package for the 2009/2010 Chevy Camaro. The package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black "Bumblebee" stripes and "''Transformers''" badging on the wheel center caps, sill plates and embroidered console lid. The package was available for Camaro LT and SS models.

:Production of the Transformers Special Edition ceased on [[January 12]], [[2010]], and with an estimated 1,500 Camaro to have been produced straight from order workbenches.<ref>[http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48563 "Camaro changes - Aqua Blue and Transformers Edition to end; high wing spoiler; hurst". Camaro5.com]</ref> Though production for this full package (with an order of a new Camaro) has ceased, the individual parts that made up the package can still be purchased through authorised GM accessory dealers. However, inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) would reveal if the Camaro was a true Transformers Special Edition or an after-market clone.

{{-}}

===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro 2012 Transformers Special Edition''' (2011)

:In conjunction with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', Chevrolet began taking orders for the 2012 Transformers Special Edition package for the Chevy Camaro in July, 2011, with vehicles arriving at dealers in the U.S. and Canada in September of the same year. Based upon the Bumblebee Camaro prop as it appears in ''Dark of the Moon'', the package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black rally stripes that stretch over the hood, roof, decklid and a ''Dark of the Moon'' -inspired high-wing rear spoiler; 20-inch, black-painted wheels with performance tires, and Autobot Shield logos on the center caps and front quarter panels.

[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition optionals.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]

:Inside, the package has a black leather interior accented with yellow stitching on the instrument panel, center console, armrests and seats. Autobot Shield logos are embroidered on the front headrests, as well as the center console lid.

:Additionally, two dealer-installed options are available: exclusive, 21-inch, black-painted wheels and a black ground-effects package.
{{-}}

[[File:ChevySparkTransformersEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chevrolet Spark Transformers Edition''' (2011)

:Produced in a limited run of 1000 units for the South Korean market, the Chevrolet Spark ''Transformers'' Edition features a black paint scheme with orange racing stripes based upon Mudflap's prop (that was cut from) ''Dark of the Moon'', an aero kit with side skirts, 15-inch glossy black wheels, and various Autobot and Transformers sigils and branding.

:Pricing in South Korea was announced at 11,823.00 won for a manual transmission or 13,326.00 for an automatic.

{{-}}

==Notes==
* [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Megatron]] would have been a licensed Cadillac XLR in the [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]] line had sales justified more toys for 2007.
* Unusual for a car manufacturer, the GM company store carries a selection of some of the licensed toys produced for the live action films. <ref>https://www.gmcompanystore.com/search?type=product&options=last&q=Transformers%20</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.gm.com/ General Motors corporate website]

==References==
<references />
[[Category:Alternators]]
[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Vehicle brands]]

Plains of Thok

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Bolty:

[[File:Hyper-galactic tranceiver.jpg|thumb|The ideal vacation destination for [http://www.biosector01.com/wiki/Thok drifters].]]
The '''Plains of Thok''' are a remote part of [[Nebulos]] where the [[Grax Communications Facility]] is located.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] and his conspirators used the Grax Communications Facility as a base, {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} only for it to be later taken over by the [[Decepticon]]s who they contacted using the [[hyper-galactic tranceiver]]. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

===''Regeneration One''===
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Plains of thok loose ends.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In his attempt to create new bodies for the heads of the [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] that were left behind on Nebulos, the scientist [[Borx]] recovered some of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s encoded files from the Grax Communications Facility on the Plains of Thok. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} Unfortunately, this awoke the head of Scorponok who was able to control the minds of the Nebulan scientists into building a new body for him as well. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

The resurrected [[Decepticon leader]] would continue to use the area as his base of operations, holding [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] captive there. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} Apparently convincing the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] to join him in his conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in exchange for a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Scorponok revealed that he had been working on a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons and introduced Grimlock to his new troops—[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]! The five Transformers then left the Plains of Thok for Cybertron. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Nebulos]]
[[Category:Regeneration One locations]]

Plains of Thok

2024-02-29T11:05:18Z

Bolty:

[[File:Hyper-galactic tranceiver.jpg|thumb|The ideal vacation destination for [http://www.biosector01.com/wiki/Thok/ drifters].]]
The '''Plains of Thok''' are a remote part of [[Nebulos]] where the [[Grax Communications Facility]] is located.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] and his conspirators used the Grax Communications Facility as a base, {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} only for it to be later taken over by the [[Decepticon]]s who they contacted using the [[hyper-galactic tranceiver]]. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

===''Regeneration One''===
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Plains of thok loose ends.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In his attempt to create new bodies for the heads of the [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] that were left behind on Nebulos, the scientist [[Borx]] recovered some of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s encoded files from the Grax Communications Facility on the Plains of Thok. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} Unfortunately, this awoke the head of Scorponok who was able to control the minds of the Nebulan scientists into building a new body for him as well. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

The resurrected [[Decepticon leader]] would continue to use the area as his base of operations, holding [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] captive there. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} Apparently convincing the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] to join him in his conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in exchange for a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Scorponok revealed that he had been working on a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons and introduced Grimlock to his new troops—[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]! The five Transformers then left the Plains of Thok for Cybertron. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Nebulos]]
[[Category:Regeneration One locations]]

Trigger Warnings

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Bolty:

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|next=Identity Politics
|seriesissue2=''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''
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|next2=Not All Megatrons
|image=BWU-TriggerWarningstitle.jpg
|caption=
|title="Trigger Warnings"
|publisher=[[Transformers Collectors' Club]] (online exclusive)
|date=[[September 2]], [[2016]]
|by=[[David Bishop]] & [[Jim Sorenson]]
|art=[[Dan Perico]]
|additional colors=
|editor=
|cover=[[Christopher Colgin|Christopher "IKY" Colgin]]
|pagecount=49pp
|chronology=circa [[2384]]
|continuity=''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''
}}

'''MaxCop Wolfang investigates a murder which takes him across Iacon.'''

==Synopsis==
Down on the mean streets of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], depressed, [[cy-gar]]-ette addicted [[Maximal Command Security Force|Maxcop]] [[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]]—his habit started to deaden his heightened olfactory senses—has found a murdered woman. Forensic coppers [[Lidar]] and [[Sitrep]] are officially taking over the body from him and preparing an autopsy, but he considers them subpar detectives and plans to look into things himself: he's got a few megacycles before the by-the-book duo confirm the victim is a Micromaster and this becomes a political case.

Wolfang 'borrows' her memory chip and looks at the last set of memories, and while they're degraded and focused on old emotions over memories, they tell him she had a paintjob recently. (They also leave him out of sorts, being so full of joy and life) Modshop owner [[Hotwire (G1)|Hotwire]], who does all the mods for all the local gangs, points him to her assistant [[Lube]], who only remembers the Jane Doe mentioned a friend at an upper east side dive bar, [[The Way Of All Things]]. That's a bar Wolfang knows and likes, as nobody bothers anyone there, and a bar that's mostly empty now the [[Grand Uprising]] has most folks too scared to go out and looking for boltholes to hide in. Only two bots are there. When the barman [[Monzo|Monxo]] tries to evade questions, Wolfang plays the heavy until Monxo admits it was some out-of-towner called [[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]]. But since when did Wolfang get ''this'' invested in a ''case'', he wonders? The cop has no answer.

A stranger had been scoping Wolfang out while he was in the Way and the cop prepares to get jumped, but the stranger lands on him from ''the roof'': this guy's a pro, who beats him down and demands he stop investigating. Wolfang's identification subroutines got nothing on him, which means this is a pro from so far out of town the MCSF have nothing. He limps home, dodging an angry message from his boss [[Aura]], and crashes at the modest apartment you're stuck with if you live on an ''honest'' Maxcop salary. But the ''other'' stranger from the bar, a female [[Maximal]], is waiting at home for him with a drink and the obviously fake name of "Venus". She claims to be a friend of Twirl's (one ''too recent'' to show up in memory engrams honest) and when Wolfang presses her that Twirl seemed innocent, Venus informs him that Twirl had been one of those rarest of Builders, a ''[[Neutral]]''. And then she informs him that, even though it was a tragedy, he ''really'' should stop investigating the death "for all our sakes".

When Wolfang won't budge, Venus, claiming to be desperate, shares that Twirl was a refugee from [[Vos (polity)|Vos]] after the war came to it and being neutral stopped being possible. And she claims Twirl thought the Resistance were after her. When that gets no reaction, she kisses him; he knows this is a mistake but goes along with it, and is duly infected with a computer virus that paralyses him and means she can rifle through his memory.

That's when Wolfang ''transforms''. He's secretly part of the [[Predacon Secret Police]] and while the virus disables all the safeguards and disinformation screens that keep him from his true form, it can't make much headway when it expected Maximal firmware. In his despair, he fights back against the transformation and both that, and the virus, knock him offline.

When he comes to, it's daytime, he has a punishing hangover, and he's worried Venus might blow his cover. He's stopped feeling particular loyal to the PSP (or loyal to anyone, really) but doesn't fancy being blackmailed. First thing's first, however, is going through his missed calls: Aura worrying that he's died from injuries, Lidar asking how he wants his autopsy, [[Vampire (BWU)|Vampire]] the PSP [[Mnemosurgery|"psychiatrist"]] reminding him about his "psych-eval", Wolfang's handler [[Onyx Primal]] wanting to talk case files, and... Venus, promising he's so getting blackmailed.

Keeping his cover, he goes to work as MCSF HQ and gets a brief chewing out from Aura before both admit that, with resources slashed due to wartime, it will just be him on the case. Worse, the Builders are infamous for 'taking care of' their own—no Maxie or Pred crim is going to kill a ''Builder'' for fear of consequences—which means either this was indeed Resistance or the Builders killed Twirl, which would mean they won't want the case investigated. [[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]], the Builder at the heart of the HQ, ain't talking and that means no orders. Aura warns Wolfang to be careful, but the copper doesn't give a fig: that quiet memory hack ''got'' to him and he wants to bring in whoever killed her, not to mention the professional pride and the fact being 'warned off' by his attacker pissed him off.

That's when the HQ morgue is bombed. Wolfang gets there to find the room on fire, Twirl's body beyond salvage, and Sitrep dying in the corner, his last words being "exter". And Lidar isn't around and isn't picking up calls, making him a suspect. The bomb seems to be Resistance design and Strongarm's neural clusters were shredded, so it ''probably'' isn't the Builders after all, but if Wolfang can't find out who did this and bring them down, the Builders will likely shut down the department for this!

Wolfang heads for the [[Mandala]], the Predacon Secret Police HQ. (There's an empty plinth where a statue of [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] was removed after it came out he was an Autobot spy; Wolfang always found the Punch story insightful) The goth-as-hell Onyx Primal discusses the situation and, like Aura, wants it solved fast. Onyx also mentions they 'acquired' Monxo's CCTV and when Wolfang checks it, he sees Twirl in life, dancing on a table for the other barflies. Venus is in it too, watching Twirl intently, and so's the guy who gave him a beating, who Onyx identifies as high-profile Resistance soldier [[Battlefennec|Fennec]]. Before Wolfang leaves the Mandala, PSP science officer [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]—studying a partial holographic reconstruction of Twirl based on Wolfang's reports—tells him that Twirl is oddly missing from their intelligence reports and he'd be oh-so-grateful if the spy kept him in the loop.

The MCSF find the forensic lab's camera footage has been wiped and Sitrep's corpse clutched a note with only "ings post-forg" readable. The PSP's virus-analysing systems are more useful, telling Wolfang he was infected by a creation of a local software company, [[Sparks of Genius]]. He finds the company in a run-down dump of a factory, and a nervous possible-Builder named Overrun who tries to grab a gun when Wolfang starts asking questions. When the copper puts the frighteners on him—Wolfang doesn't usually bully for kicks but he's had a ''bad'' day—Overrun claims to have been told this virus was for 'self-defence' and that Venus told ''him'' her name was Elita. He also upgraded her stealth armour to make her nigh-untrackable unless you had the electronic signature for said upgrades, and quickly hands the info over. Wolfang sets his sensors to constantly scan for the femme fatale was he heads back to The Way Of All Things.

Monxo is intimidated into admitting he knows Fennec as a semi-regular but also reveals Elita (as he knows her) and Fennec ''don't'' know each other, which blows Wolfang's theory that they're part of the same plot. He also says Elita's likely Resistance and when Wolfang says Fennec is too, Monxo laughs his head off: Fennec's a Predacon supremacist in the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]! Also he's right behind Wolfang now.

The two Predacons throw down but this time Wolfang can get the upper hand. Fennec spits out that Cybertron's "going to be ours" and that it wasn't the Mayhems who killed Twirl, before he goes into voluntary [[stasis lock]] to avoid an interrogation. That doesn't stop him being searched (and his money handed to Monxo to keep him from bitching) and the copper finds a political holo-card stating "Cybertron Is For Predacons" with map coordinates pointing to the Vos-Iacon border. Wolfang calls this in to Aura but not Onyx, concerned about the false info he was given.

Out near the border, the city is half-abandoned, the lights don't work too good, and neither police force bothers going. On his drive over, Wolfang's language probability matrix decodes Sitrep's note as "wings post-forged", meaning Twirl had a new alternate mode, meaning she'd disguised herself with the sort of mods Hotwire made. Once he reaches the assumed Mayhem hangout, his sensors pick up Venus/Elita ''coincidentally'' in a high-rise overlooking it. He heads over and catches her in the act of setting up a sniper nest! Surprised to be found out, and soon identified as Resistance bigwig [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], she gets questioned: Wolfang suspects she was trying to recruit Twirl to the Resistance as a coup and is out for revenge after Mayhem killed her, and the morque was bombed to stop the MCSF getting close. An [[acid rain]] storm breaks on Iacon as he tells her she needs to come with him and when Blackarachnia threatens to blow his PSP cover, he tells her to go ahead.

Her bluff called, she gives up. She admits the Resistance had intelligence that Twirl was ''a surviving [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]''—a group thought made extinct near war's end in the [[Targetmaster Extirpation]]—and wanted her recruited, and the Mayhems clearly knew too. Wolfang realises Sitrep had worked out what Twirl was and had been trying to say "extirpation", but Blackarachnia claims she didn't blow up the morgue and Mayhem must have. And if Mayhem have schematics of Twirl's body and can replicate Targetmaster technology, Cybertron is screwed! He doesn't really want to work with Resistance but Wolfang knows Blackarachnia's right, and the two of them share a cy-gar-ette while they wait for the enemy.

The Mayhemists arrive in a convoy and are immediately shot up. Wolfang kills the helicopter escort while Blackarachnia lures off a truck-former. The cop pursues two remaining Mayhems into the warehouse and trades close-quarters shots, taking his own damage in the process. That's when he learns his foes are working with ''Tarantulas''! With all the Mayhems disabled, he yells for the creep to come face him; Tarantulas doesn't but lets slip that the Mayhemists are just hired goons hoping for a place in "the new order", and that he planted the false info about Fennec. When Blackarachnia returns after slaying her foe, Tarantulas leaps from the shadows and attacks! Wolfang is easily knocked down while Blackarachnia is matched move for move in [[metallikato]] until she's knocked down. Tarantulas transforms his hands into surgical equipment and advances...

...but Wolfang was able to creep up on him and delivers the mother of all headbutts! With Tarantulas briefly stunned, Wolfang is able to use up-close brawling, hitting at all joints and giving the scientist no room to retaliate. Tarantulas goes down. But when Wolfang arrests him for his various crimes, Tarantulas laughs off the idea ''he'' killed Twirl: ''he'' likes his subjects ''alive''. Blackarachnia violently demands to know who did do it then but Tarantulas casually says he thought it was the Resistance. Weary of all this, Wolfang tells Tarantulas that he'd been an eager little spy out to bring down the Maximals from the inside but over time he'd grown tired of the whole rotten mess, and decided he liked solving murder cases with his friends: what had happened to ''Tarantulas''?

Tarantulas says he'd never given a crap about either faction to start with.

Calling in the Predacon Secret Police rather than getting MCSF questions (and the traitor-hating PSP will be ''nastier'' to Tarantulas), Wolfang takes a long, tired drag on his cy-gar-ette. Blackarachnia starts off saying he'd done all he could—but when he asks if her orders had been to kill Twirl if she wouldn't be recruited, and doesn't buy that Blackarachnia wouldn't have, she snaps at him for acting moral when he's playing 'good soldier' to ''two'' factions, and how long can that last once the Resistance reach Iacon? He tells her whatever side it is, he'll be fighting ''hers'' when they show up, which is an answer she respects.

Before Blackarachnia goes, something about her whole story nags at Wolfang and he asks her how she'd met Overrun. When she says Twirl had introduced them, that the Builders had been old friends, Wolfang — finding it suspicious a party girl like Twirl would know a techie shut-in — realises Overrun must be involved.

[[File:TriggerWarnings Tarantulas.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
Once Tarantulas is in the can, Wolfang heads to Sparks of Genius: Blackachnia knows to meet him there and, while he wants the MCSF in the dark for a bit, arranges for nearby reinforcements just in case. Unfortunately, once he enters the warehouse he finds Blackarachnia captive and himself held up at gunpoint by Lidar. He's sickened when Overrun says he used the infamous [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]] to brainwash Lidar weeks ago to keep himself out of MCSF files and used him to bomb the MCSF. The Micromaster admits to having killed Twirl and Wolfang deduces that he's another Targetmaster, which is how he and Twirl knew each other: numerous clues, including that his name didn't fit his alt mode ''or'' job, gave away that Overrun was in hiding post-Extirpation and had got a new alternate mode off Hotwire.

A weary Overrun admits his real name is Surge, former Targetmaster partner to an Autobot leader, and that he'd kept enough contacts to be warned in advance of the coming massacre of Targetmasters, done as a precursor to the [[Pax Cybertronia]]. He also knew the real reason ''why'': their power to take energy from sparks could be altered to drain Cybertronians of life by mere proximity! When Wolfang asks if that's the real reason the Resistance wanted Twirl, Blackarachnia won't answer. The talk has calmed things just enough that Wolfang can get the drop on Overrun, battering him to the ground (at the cost of a very bad gunshot to his chest) and demanding to know if Twirl died because she got too ''public''. A distraught Overrun confirms it, declaring too many people were sniffing around and he did all those murders for the good of Cybertron, but Wolfang doesn't ''care'' about Cybertron outside of Iacon. He accuses Overrun of not ''really'' caring about the 'greater good' of Cybertron because he only killed Twirl and not himself, and when Overrun fights back with fury about what the leadership had done to his kind, Wolfang successfully guilts him into surrender by asking what his victims had done to them.

Now Wolfang has to work out what to do with this last Targetmaster. The decision is swiftly taken from him when Onyx Primal and a PSP strike team arrive, with ''a released Tarantulas'': the creep has convinced them that there was a 'misunderstanding' and Wolfang is sheltering a Targetmaster, and without any evidence either way, Primal is believing the long-time member over the rule-bending spy. Wolfang has no choice but to send a MCSF distress signal, while opening fire so Overrun can leg it. As Aura and her boys show up to distract the Predacons, Wolfang rides Blackarachnia's jet mode in pursuit of Overrun, still unsure exactly what he's going to do when he can't let anybody get hold of a Targetmaster, and losing energon the whole time from his gunshot.

They pursue him into Vos, where Overrun has pretty much given up and wants to be left alone—not something Wolfang will do when he's still a murderer. That's when Blackarachnia pulls a gun on him, saying to give up Overrun and not to bother expecting the Micromaster to do the right thing. The situation gets more chaotic when Tarantulas arrives and Blackarachnia 'accidentally' broadcasts a Resistance comm so a nearby Builder garrison will mortar the mad Predacon. Now the street's about to become a major warzone and there's nowhere to go.

Overrun is tired and agrees to be taken out. Wolfang offers to cover him as he does it—and tells the wounded and fleeing Tarantulas that he quits the Secret Police. Blackarachnia, hit with remorse, offers to lead the Resistance away but Wolfang, knowing he's bleeding out, tells her he'll stay behind to ensure there's nothing left for anyone to find of Overrun. After she vanishes, he calls in for Aura to stay away from the street and, before mortar fire cuts her off, to just know that he was always Maximal Command Security Force to the core.

Wolfang dies drinking rough engex from a hip flask, noting his burnt-out spark smells like cy-gar-ette smoke.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
* [[Lidar]] (3)
* [[Sitrep]] (4)
* [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia ("Venus" / "Elita")]] (8)
* [[Aura]] (10)
* [[Stopgap]] (14)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]
|c2=
* [[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]] (1)
* [[Battlefennec|Fennec]] (7)
* [[Onyx Primal]] (11)
* [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (12)

|h3=[[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s
|c3=
* [[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]] (2)
* [[Lube]] (5)
* [[Hotwire (G1)|Hotwire]] (6)
* [[Monzo|Monxo]] (9)
* [[Overrun|Overrun / Surge]] (13)
|h5=
|c5=

}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
*Characters mentioned but not seen include: [[Sawtooth (BW)|Sawtooth]], [[Primus]], [[Ptero]], the [[Firestormer]]s, [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth (aka Megatron)]], the [[Darksyder]]s, the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], [[Vampire (BWU)|Vampire]], [[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], [[Kaon (G1)|Kaon]], [[Tesarus (G1)|Tesarus]], [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch/Punch]], the [[Triumvirate]], the [[Titan (group)|Titans]], [[Lio Convoy]], a [[Carnivac (G1)|purple Builder with enormous gold teeth on his chest]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], the [[Supersonic|Builder]] killed by Lio Convoy, the [[Cyber-Ninja Corps]], the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Autobot leader]], [[Hyperfire]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Haywire]], [[Offshoot (BWU)|Offshoot]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Apex (BWU)|Apex]], and [[Hi-Q]].

===Continuity notes===
* The [[Targetmaster Extirpation]] was mentioned in passing back in "[[Burning Bridges]]" as a point of interest to Lio Convoy, with no elaboration beyond what it meant.
* Similarly, during that story, Wolfang made an appearance where his detached leg changed from [[Wolfang (Maximal)|the original toy's colour-scheme]] to that of [[Wolfang (Predacon)|the other Wolfang]], which at the time just looked like a harmless reference caused by Stiletto's memory glitching out.
* "Burning Bridges" also made mention of the Mandala.
*Blackarachnia notes Twirl had wanted to move to the Crystal City, until some "Resistance fraghead" blew it up, a fact also established in "Burning Bridges".

===Transformers references===
*As with characters in previous stories, Wolfang's body is based on an existing toy; his Maximal form is based on the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe|''Universe'' Sunstreaker]] mold, while his Predacon form is based on that mold's [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe|Sideswipe retool]], which rotates the upper torso around. This does, however, contradict the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' lithograph sold at [[BotCon 2016]], which instead depicted Wolfang in a body based on [[Drift (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' Drift]]. Meanwhile, Lidar and Sitrep are [[Redeco#"Virtual" redeco|"virtual" redeco]]s of [[Thrust (Armada)#Armada|''Armada'' Thrust]], and Tarantulas utilizes the design of his [[Tarantulas (BW)#Combiner Wars|BotCon 2016 toy]].
*The former [[Powermaster]]s, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] are all referred to as [[Cyberdroid]]s, a nod to the origins of their counterparts in [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
*[[Monzo]] the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]'s name was first spelled as "Monxo" for his [[Monzo#Generations|''Titans Return'' toy]], whose bio also depicted him as a robotic Cybertronian rather than an organic [[Nebulan|Nebulon]].
*Blackarachnia's first alias, "Venus", references her ''Beast Wars'' voice actress [[Venus Terzo]], while her second, "Elita", references the previous identity of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|her ''Animated'' incarnation]].
*When Wolfang is converted into his [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] form, he is forced to use the trigger-phrase "[[Activation code|Terrorize]]".
*Wolfang metaphorically refers to his knowledge of the case being "pretty thin [[Visco]]".
*The Builder in charge of the MCSF is the Uprising-verse version of [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]], befitting that versions of the character's law-abiding and rules obsessed personality, along with the MCSF's role in this continuity of enforcing ridiculously petty laws.
*You might think that Tarantulas working with the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] was a pretty obvious nod to ''[[The Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers|Sins of the Wreckers]]'', but shockingly, this was ''entirely coincidental'' – at the time of writing, the primary author hadn't read that series.<ref>{{citesocial|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/101932-tfwikinet-thread-30/?p=3329877|name=David Bishop|site=The Allspark forums|defunct=y}}</ref>
*The Mandala, Iacon headquarters of the PSP, has statues dedicated to the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Unlike their depiction in IDW's continuity, members don't seem to eschew their original names in joining.
*Punch's claim to infamy is infiltrating [[Helex (polity)|Helex]] and bringing down a triumvirate of Decepticon warlords during the war. Issues #[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.|213-14]] of the Marvel UK comic had Megatron inspiring a revolt against the Triumvirate of 'cons who ruled that city-state.
*The Transformer on Fennec's holo-card, described as a "purple Builder with enormous gold teeth on his chest" is [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], a member of the original Mayhem Attack Squad.
*Overrun brainwashes Lidar using the [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]].
*Mention is made of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] being involved with the [[Grand Mal]] in this continuity. We would learn more about the connection in "[[Not All Megatrons]]".

===Real world references===
*A {{w|trigger warning}} is a warning that a work contains content which could act as a trauma trigger.
*The "cover" is done in homage to the cover for the first issue of ''{{w|A Dame to Kill For|Sin City: A Dame to Kill For}}'', drawn by [[Frank Miller]].
*Wolfang wasn't ''initially'' intended to be a reference to Bigby Wolf of {{w|Fables (comics)|''Fables''}}, but once author David Bishop realized the similarity, he "steered into it".<ref>{{citesocial|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/132364-bwu-part-6-trigger-warnings-online/?p=3328613|name=David Bishop|site=The Allspark forums|defunct=y}}</ref>
*Large parts of the first half of the story are a reference to every hardboiled cop story ever (Wolfang as the bitter detective, Aura the weary superior, Monxo running a dive-bar where the cop picks up clues, Blackarachnia the dangerous femme fatale, etc., etc...).

===Errors===
*On page 5, "Ptero" is misspelled as "Petro".
*On page 14, Blackarachnia's says "I knew you'd be a useful to us".
*On page 24, instead of "Once gave me a resentful stare...", it should be "''One'' gave me a resentful stare...".

===Other trivia===
*As in previous ''Uprising'' text stories, the scene transitions have Cybertronix text in them, in this case they represent Wolfang's notes as his case progresses, and a record of his incoming messages.
*The Autobot leader who Overrun was bonded to goes conspicuously unnamed; "[[A Brush With Infamy–Prologue]]" simply refers to the last Autobot leader as "Triple-Threat Prime". The fact that Overrun refers to [[Hi-Q]] and [[Apex (BWU)|Apex]]—coupled with the fact that he's based on [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Armada'']] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]—indicates, as author Jim Sorenson confirmed, that said leader was originally intended to be [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]; when "[[A Change to the Agenda]]" established that Optimus may be dead in this reality, the story was changed to allow for the possibility that the leader was someone else.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I think folks who have been reading the stories observed, correctly, that the idea of a Megatron and Optimus-less backstory wasn't something that had been hinted at or built up to. Since the ostensible purpose of the comic is to add something cool and new to the universe, the fact that it didn't seem to line up is a valid and legitimate criticism. On the other hand, ACttA has some interesting things to say THEMATICALLY about the BWU universe. So, if you enjoy the comic on that level, then I think that's great. From my POV, as a writer, I want to have my cake and eat it too. Yes, it's pretty obvious that the universe in the stories we've read was intended to have Optimus and Megatron wake up in 1984. Did we ever out and out DECLARE that, unequivocally? No, I suppose we did not. That gives wiggle room. So, we do things like we did with Trigger Warnings. I change out "Optimus Prime" for "Autobot leader" and introduce a level of ambiguity. If you want to read it as Optimus Prime, then you as the reader have that option. If you want to think of it as Ultra Magnus, or someone else, with a straight-up linear read on ACttA, then you have that option too. But, like I said, my own personal interpretation of ACttA is that it did not spin off a single timeline, but hundreds, maybe thousands. The Beast Wars Uprising stories you've been reading are in just one of those, and in that timeline anything is possible. Optimus could have woken up, a different and nastier Optimus than the one the Beast Warriors knew from history in the original Beast Wars. Megatron might turn into a tank instead of a gun. Unicron could be slumbering deep within the Earth. Even human history might be subtly different before 1984, although the timeline I gave you in, um, Micro-Aggressions suggests it was at least pretty close. Basically, if it hasn't been stated in one of the stories, don't assume it's true. And really, guys, can we stop arguing about it? Folks who love ACttA, great, you're allowed. Folks who hate ACttA, great, you're allowed too. I promise I'll keep putting my best foot forward regardless, and the story you'll get will be as close to the vision in my head as my skills permit and editorial oversight allows. Besides, the focus is really on the Maximals and the Predacons of the 24th century. The backstory is garnish, the meat is the Uprising and how it impacts those characters. I think it's telling that, in 7 stories, featuring about 20 main protagonists, only one of those protagonists has been a Builder.|link=http://web.archive.org/web/20171010013222/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/131659-tcc-magazine-70-arriving/page-14#entry3341759|name=Jim Sorenson|site=The Allspark forums|title=TCC Magazine #70 Arriving|year=2016|month=09|day=20}}</ref> "[[Derailment]]" would, however, end up confirming him to be Optimus Prime.
*Much like [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] in "[[Micro-Aggressions]]" and [[Dead End (BW)|Dead-End]] in "[[Intersectionality]]", the ''Uprising'' version of [[Hotwire (G1)|Hotwire]] is shown to be a [[female Transformer]] despite previous incarnations being male (and organic [[Nebulan]]s at that!). Similarly, the [[Laser Beast]] [[Battlefennec]] is recast in this story as a Cybertronian Predacon, following [[Elephan|Sledgehammer]] in "[[Burning Bridges]]".

==See also==
*[[Source:Beast Wars: Uprising translations#Trigger Warnings|"Trigger Warnings" Cybertronix translation]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Trigger-Warnings-Revised-V1.02.pdf "Trigger Warnings"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website
*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/trigger-warnings "Trigger Warnings" annotations] by [[Jennifer Alexis Carlo]]

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Fire on the Mountain (episode)

2024-02-28T22:47:13Z

Bolty:

{{disambig2|the cartoon episode|the mobile game event|Fire on the Mountain (Legends)}}
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|ep=9
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=63
|prev2=Fire in the Sky
|next2=A Plague of Insecticons
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=49
|prev3=Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2
|next3=Countdown to Extinction (episode)
|image=Fire on the mountain.jpg
|caption="I don't understand it, baby. This has never happened to me before, honest."
|title="Fire on the Mountain"
|season=1
|season ep=9
|production code=#700-06
|airdate=[[December 22]], [[1984]]
|written by=[[Douglas Booth]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzq3C4hkfNE
|videosite=YouTube
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'''The Decepticons uncover the Crystal of Power in Peru, and the Autobots resurrect Skyfire to stop them.'''

==Synopsis==
While patrolling a refinery, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] spot [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] stealing steel. The [[Decepticon]]s get away with the loot by collapsing the refinery behind them. The Autobots report back to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who is puzzled about the Decepticons' motives. The [[Autobot]]s launch a [[Sky Spy]] to home in on any Decepticon activity, and the satellite picks up strange energy readings in the [[Peru]]vian [[Andes Mountains|Andes]].

[[File:Crystalofpower.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Almost ablaze, still you don't feel the heat]]
There, the Decepticons have followed an [[Inca]]n legend to an ancient temple that rests on a shaft leading deep into the [[Earth's core]], capped by the [[Crystal of Power]]. With the metal acquired by Starscream, the Decepticons have fashioned a weapon frame to accommodate the crystal. [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] spots the Sky Spy, and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] tests the weapon by blowing the satellite out of the sky. The metal, however, proves inadequate and melts with exposure to the raw energy unleashed from the Earth's core. Starscream tries to shift blame to Thundercracker for the faulty metal, but Megatron blames them both and has them stay behind at the temple while he soars to a nearby mining town to find replacement metal.

The nearby Peruvian mining town is abuzz with the sudden show of power from the ancient temple. A reactionary elder proclaims that long-forgotten gods have come back to punish them, but her more level-headed granddaughter, [[Luisa]], realizes that someone must have uncovered the fabled Crystal of Power.

[[File:G1 FireontheMountain Sideswipe piledriving.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Freud would have had a field day with this.]]
In the [[Arctic]], [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] are jackhammering through the ice to resurrect the fallen warrior [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]. The massive jet emerges from the ice and transforms into [[robot mode]]. Wheeljack immediately assigns him to fly back to Autobot headquarters to pick up Brawn and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] before heading down to the Andes Mountains.

In short order, Skyfire is in the Andes, closing in on the Decepticons. Windcharger and Brawn skydive from the jet, tangling with [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] while Skyfire goes to investigate the strange energy readings from the Incan temple. While the smaller Autobots are able to hold their own against Megatron's lieutenants, the Decepticon leader proves too powerful for them and they scatter. Windcharger desperately calls for Skyfire to return while Brawn bites off more than he can chew in the form of an angered Megatron.

[[File:FireontheMountain SoundwaveMegsgun.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Men were shot down for the sake of fun 
Or just to hear the noise of their .44 guns]]
Skyfire zooms in to the rescue and gracefully airlifts Brawn and Windcharger from the thick of Decepticon danger. Skyfire quickly returns to the Ark to pick up some reinforcements and streaks back to Peru. He deposits the Autobots near the mining town to take care of Megatron while he goes to investigate the Incan temple.

The Autobots stop Megatron, Reflector and Soundwave mid-raid, with Brawn having the ball-bearings enough to swipe Megatron's [[Fusion cannon|arm cannon]] and blast the Decepticon leader with his own weapon! Laserbeak steals back the weapon and Megatron swears vengeance. He has gathered a metal strong enough for the Crystal, and requests that [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] come to retrieve it, adding further insult to Thundercracker and Starscream who are left guarding the temple.

[[File:Brawnfusioncannon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Good grief, it's a running gag.]]
A stray blast during the battle nearly drops an electrical tower on top of Luisa, but she is saved by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] and Bumblebee. Luisa quickly explains that these "evil creatures" have stolen the Crystal of Power. She leads Bumblebee and Spike to a secret entrance in the temple. Soundwave detects their presence, and dispatches Ravage to follow them.

Meanwhile, Thundercracker spots Skyfire skulking about the temple. The Decepticon warrior is torn; if he blasts Skyfire, Starscream is likely to take all the credit. Conversely, if he lets Skyfire destroy the Crystal-based weapon, perhaps Starscream can take the blame. Starscream overhears Thundercracker plotting, and blasts Skyfire. He then blackmails Thundercracker to do his bidding, lest Starscream reveal to their leader just how uncertain Thundercracker's loyalties can be.

The Decepticons load up their stolen steel with Skywarp's help and depart. To cover their exit, Megatron blasts a nearby mountain, creating a deadly rockfall that threatens the mining town.

The Autobots use their firepower to reduce the falling boulders to pebbles, saving the village. Meanwhile, Megatron returns to the temple, where he successfully tests a new weapon frame that can handle the power of the crystal. Bumblebee, Spike and Luisa surreptitiously arrive in the temple, spotting the inert form of Skyfire. Spike starts repairing the fallen warrior, just as Ravage pounces. Bumblebee tries holding off the Decepticon jaguar while Spike works as fast as he can.

[[File:G1 FireontheMountain Spike Luisa BB.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|There are [[Bumblebee (Movie)|some]] out there who understand what Bumblebee's about to go through.]]
The rest of the Autobots arrive at the temple, but Megatron pins them down with devastating firepower from his weapon frame cannon. The Autobots are able to outflank Megatron, and the tide of battle is turned by Skyfire, freshly repaired by Spike. Skyfire strafes the weapons frame, destroying it and unleashing the power of the mountain. The Decepticons retreat, and Thundercracker takes fleeting pleasure in seeing Megatron and Starscream fail.

That night, Wheeljack caps the fire stream with a new invention that can contain the power that the crystal formerly held in check. The Autobots celebrate their victory while Bumblebee and Spike drive Luisa back to the mining town, where she promises to introduce Bumblebee to her brother's convertible, Juanita.
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==Featured characters==
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{{collist|2|
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (3)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (4)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (12)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (15)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (16)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (17)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (18)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (19)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (20)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (21)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (22)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (24)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (25)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (27)
}}
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*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (1)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (8)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (9)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (10)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (13)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] (23)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (26)
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*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (6)
*[[Luisa]] (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"Looks more like stealing to me… and I'm talking steel!"
:—'''Brawn''' confronts the Decepticons with fists and horrible puns.

"Awww, hexagonal nuts!"
:—'''Trailbreaker''', after he and Brawn totally fail to stop the Decepticons.

"It's cold enough to freeze the ailerons off a [[titanium moose-bot]]!"
:—'''Sideswipe'''

'''Soundwave:''' "The Autobot jet is afraid to fight!" 
'''Brawn:''' "Wrong again, you dipstick tapedeck!" 
'''Windcharger:''' "We just didn't want him to spoil ''our'' fun!"

"Have fun playing crystal nurse, Screamer! Byyyye!"
:—'''Skywarp''', being a jerk.

"Fate, schmate. It isn’t over yet, Megabum!"
:—'''Trailbreaker''', after Megatron prematurely gloats of imminent victory.

"Optimus ol' buddy, this is what separates the Autobots from the robot chickens!" 
"Ain’t no one calling me a robot chicken!"
:—'''Ironhide''' and '''Brawn''' don't know what Adult Swim has planned for their kind in 20 years.

"What’s the matter, fearless leader? You and Starscream look real geeky!"
:—'''Thundercracker''', being a jerk.

==Notes==
===Production information===
* Revised script submitted by Douglas Booth: 2nd July 1984
* Script revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 9th July 1984
* Returned to the US for telecine: 10th December 1984

===Continuity notes===
[[File:G1 FireontheMountain SS chestmissiles.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Starscream's dreaded boob bombs.]]
* This episode references "[[Fire in the Sky]]", the previous (and first) episode that Skyfire appeared in.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Starscream has a dozen rockets in hidden chest compartments. This ability will appear again in "[[Full Throttle Scramble Power!]]". The feature was later immortalized in toy form for Starscream's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation through clip-on accessories, and again as part of his ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figure, this time actually incorporated into the figure.
** Soundwave conceals a tricorder-like scanning device in his left wrist, which was later incorporated into ''his'' Masterpiece toy as a clip-on part. Presumably the Masterpiece toy-designers really like this episode.
** The latest device to come out of Laserbeak's head is the microphone-like thing. It's not clear what purpose it serves, as Laserbeak then broadcasts his findings to Megatron via pulsewaves that come out of his ''eyes'', of all things.
** Brawn has a retractable claw that can extend in his car mode.

[[File:Megatron&crystalofpower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Seriously, in the cartoon world, crystals are the [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|most]] [[The God Gambit|powerful]] [[A Prime Problem|things]] [[Fire in the Sky|ever]].]]
* While the concept makes no sense in real-world terms, this is the second time in almost as many episodes that a greenish crystal has been linked to the Earth's core.

* Skywarp refers to Starscream by the nickname "Screamer" in this episode, a nickname used again by Streetwise in the late Season 2 episode "[[B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.]]".

* Fans have long cited this episode when discussing the improbability of Brawn's death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', observing that Brawn had previously survived direct hits from Megatron's gun mode in this episode... but it simply ain't so. Brawn ''dodges'' every shot that comes from Megatron. It's actually ''Soundwave'', using his own standard weapon, who shoots Brawn in the head to no effect. Not that we're questioning the indestructibility of the all-powerful Brawn, of course.

* This is the only episode to play on Thundercracker's uncertain loyalties, a trait called out in his original [[bio]]. However, the official [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] synopsis for the episode indicates that it was originally going to take the idea even further:

::"The Autobots arrive to stop [the Decepticons], and Jetfire tries to convince a beleaguered Thundercracker to switch loyalties and join the Autobots. He is caught and wounded by Starscream. Spike, with the help of a local native girl, goes to his rescue, and Jetfire--with a little assist from Thundercracker--turns away the Decepticons and destroys the "Crystal of Power."<ref>http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#069</ref>

[[File:Fireonthemountain soundwave vs brawn round1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Better get used to this, Soundwave.]]

*Had the audio gaffe mentioned below not taken place, this episode would mark the only instance of Thundercracker using his sonic boom powers in the entire cartoon, as the Decepticons retreat at the end of the episode. The power will ''actually'' be used by Megatron in "[[Heavy Metal War]]".

* This episode begins a mini-tradition of Bluestreak [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2|shooting]] [[Brainstorm!|down]] Laserbeak.

* '''Brawn vs. Soundwave''', Round 1: Brawn flies Soundwave into a mountainside! Brawn 1, Soundwave 0 [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3|>>]]

===Real-world references===
* The title of this episode may be a reference to the Grateful Dead song of the same name.
* The Transformers visit Peru, an ancient Incan temple, and a <s>steel manufacturing</s> mining village where everyone speaks heavily accented English.
* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
** Laserbeak pursues Windcharger with a [[TIE Fighter]] engine roar, and fires on him with the sound of the [[Death Star]] super laser firing. After the commercial break, he gets more TIE sounds along with some ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engines, during several different shots.
** Megatron launches to attack Brawn with another ''Falcon'' engine burst. The roar continues into the next shot as the sound of Skyfire's jets.
** ''Falcon'' engine whine as Laserbeak dives to retrieve Megatron's fusion cannon from Brawn, and again as Bluestreak and Windcharger jump out of the way, and again as Laserbeak starts chasing Bumblebee.
** More TIE engine as Laserbeak continues harassing Bumblebee, along with Death Star superlaser/Alderaan exploding.
** ''Falcon'' engine burst as Skywarp leaves the temple, and ''Falcon'' engine whine as he arrives at the battle site.
** ''Falcon'' whine as Laserbeak perches on Megatron's shoulder.

===Animation or technical errors===
* Coloring errors:
** When Brawn tells Trailbreaker the jets are Decepticons, Trailbreaker is fully red.
**One of Thundercracker's intakes are blue.
**Only one of Starscream's "boobs" is colored its proper gray as he reminds Thundercracker of who is in charge.
** The back of Brawn's backpack is yellow after he transforms to [[robot mode]].
** The blue color of Trailbreaker's eyeband kind of drips down onto his face while the steel plant is collapsing around him.
** Brawn's helmet is light gray as he watches Teletraan's screen.
** Soundwave has a white leg as he follows Megatron down the pyramid's staircase.
** Starscream's eyes are blue as he drags the weapon frame over to Megatron. His Decepticon wing emblems are also red.
** Starscream has extra yellow bits above and below his canopy as Megatron helps him to his feet.
** The lower "cheeks" of Megatron's Decepticon symbol aren't colored in just before he transforms to fire on Brawn.
** Megatron's gun mode is entirely white as Soundwave grasps him two-handed, right before the first commercial break.
** Ironhide is colored gray in the aerial shot of the Autobots approaching the <s>steel mill</s> mining town.
** As Starscream rebukes Thundercracker, his air intake is the same dark gray as his helmet, instead of red.
** Rumble's eyeband isn't colored in as the Decepticons fly out of the <s>steel mill</s> mining town.
** Bumblebee's nose is yellow as he tells Spike he can't hold Ravage off much longer.
** In the shot where Megatron's cannon shots are going wild, Starscream's leg is colored Brawn-green.
** In the wide shot of the temple top, Ironhide's head is gray instead of red; the colorists might have gotten him mixed up with Windcharger.
** Megatron's fusion cannon is light gray instead of black as Prime hoists and throws him.
* As Brawn confronts Starscream and Thundercracker, the Decepticons switch places between shots.
* After the Sky Spy explodes, we can still see a picture of the pyramid on Teletraan I's screen.
* As Wheeljack encourages Sideswipe, the glow of his right ear isn't quite aligned with the ear itself.
* As he first bursts to the surface encased in ice, Skyfire's (vaguely drawn) profile looks a lot more like his toy than his animation model, with separate booster jets and a rounded cockpit.
* When Sideswipe says "It's Skyfire", he speaks in a raspy voice that is vaguely similar to Scrapper's voice, even though Scrapper won't appear for another seven episodes.
* The parts of Skyfire's tail end that light up as he activates his jets don't actually correspond to his jet thrusters.

[[File:FireOnTheMountain Windcharger vehiclemode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The legs on the animator's Windcharger toy would never stay folded up. Your wiki editors can sympathize.]]
* Someone must have been drawing Windcharger's car mode straight off his toy. As he flees from Laserbeak, his rear section, which is his folded-up feet, is not aligned with the rest of his car body... a problem very commonly found on his toy.
* Soundwave fires on Brawn with his own gun, but with Megatron's cannon sound effect.
* Skyfire's engines don't glow throughout the whole sequence of him rescuing Brawn and Windcharger.
* Ironhide and Ratchet have crazy huge side windows as they drive alongside Prime. The same error (and animation?) pops up again in "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]".
* When Optimus Prime rams Megatron through the wall, the inside of the wall momentarily becomes bright white for some reason, while the view through the newly created hole shows apparent nighttime outside.
* Flying Autobots:
** Bluestreak and Windcharger get an engine-burst noise as they leap out from beneath the collapsing transmission tower.
** Brawn gets a flight sound as he leaps the final distance between him and Starscream.
** Ironhide gets the same treatment as he leaps to attack Megatron.
** And then Prime also gets the same sound effect as he tackles Megatron.
* Bluestreak's mouth isn't moving as he delivers his "watch the birdie" line.
* Soundwave's eject button is on the wrong side (his right shoulder) as he ejects Ravage.
* Thundercracker's weapon barrel has almost no interior as he threatens Skyfire.
* When Megatron follows Starscream and Thundercracker out of the pyramid, his Decepticon emblem disappears for a moment.
* As Trailbreaker says his "isn't over yet" line, his leg is red instead of black. Then Wheeljack pops out of the rubble from the spot where Sunstreaker was buried a moment ago.
* One gun, many lasers:
** No fewer than five laser beams are shown flying at Windcharger when Laserbeak isn't on-screen. Even if you count his eye beams, Laserbeak only has four guns.
** As the battle gets fully underway, four laser beams are shown coming from Megatron's crystal weapon.
** Starscream only has two guns to fire at Brawn, but three lasers are shown streaking past him as he runs up the stairs.
* After Skyfire revives, he doesn't have the exterior damage to his chest. Spike was barely able to get Skyfire's interior damage fixed before Ravage batted Bumblebee away and tried to attack the humans. As he transforms to [[alternate mode|jet mode]], Skyfire also has an odd blue panel on his undercarriage which is not normally present.
* When Starscream lands on the temple and starts firing at Brawn and Windcharger, his lasers are Autobot orange instead of Decepticon pink. The next shot shows the usual pink lasers hitting Windcharger.
* As Reflector and Soundwave fire from the cover of the ruins, Reflector is using a tiny gun mode Shockwave as his weapon!
* In the wide shot a second later, ''all'' the lasers are colored Decepticon pink, even though some are supposed to be Autobot shots.
*When Skyfire swoops over Soundwave and Reflector and destroys their stone bunkers, both the lasers hitting their targets and the explosions are missing, so it appears the walls just fall apart.
* The crystal cannon's barrel isn't hollow as Megatron aims it at Prime and Ironhide.
* Starscream's dialogue as he whines about Thundercracker making that "awful thunder noise" as the Decepticons retreat indicates that Thundercracker was supposed to be using his sonic boom powers in the scene (see "continuity notes", above). In practice, only the standard Decepticon jet engine sound effect is heard, no louder than normal.
* The Autobots get a ridiculously loud sound effect for the act of turning on their headlights.
* Bumblebee has no interior when he opens his door to offer Spike and Luisa a lift.

===Continuity errors===
* The Incans apparently built temples with steps large enough for Transformers to use, staircases that lead to blank walls, passages long enough to drive down, and stone doors that automatically open when someone approaches.
* Megatron can pick off the Sky Spy (in low Earth orbit) but can't shoot Optimus Prime when he's 30 feet in front of him. The scope of the Sky Spy's explosion indicates a level of power that the crystal weapon never shows again.
* Skyfire's resurrection is one of the cartoon's most infamously problematic bits of continutity:
** Skyfire was left for dead and mourned as such in his previous, debut appearance in "[[Fire in the Sky]]". Now, suddenly, it just takes Sideswipe's pistons to dig him up out of the ice, and Wheeljack isn't the slightest bit surprised to find him alive and well. Why didn't they just dig him up right after he crashed? They only dug him up when they needed a ride?
** As no mention is made of how they get to the North Pole, on the face of it, the episode makes it appear that Wheeljack and Sideswipe have ''driven'' there, calling into question why, if they can make such a large journey this way, the Autobots can't simply drive to South America instead of requiring Skyfire to fly them. Notably, however, per their [[bio]]s, both Wheeljack and Sideswipe are two of the very small number of Autobots capable of independent flight (Sideswipe via his [[jet pack|rocket pack]], Wheeljack via jets in his arms), so it seems logical that the scriptwriter selected them for this scene as they could have flown themselves to the Arctic. Of course, nothing explicitly indicates this in the episode itself.
** Presumably as a result of some kind of miscommunication in production, Sideswipe is seen using an actual hand-held jackhammer to unearth Skyfire, rather than his customary built-in arm-mounted jackhammers.
** How does Skyfire know Wheeljack's name? Wheeljack wasn't part of the Autobot group that went to the Arctic Circle in "[[Fire in the Sky]]". It's possible they knew each other on Cybertron millions of years ago, but this, of course, isn't indicated. For that matter, Wheeljack tells him to pick up Brawn and Windcharger, who were also not present in the earlier episode.
**Wheeljack tells Skyfire to fly to Autobot Headquarters, but "[[Fire in the Sky]]" takes place entirely in the North Pole. Skyfire has never been to Autobot Headquarters so how does he know how to fly there?
* The Decepticons leave the temple to attack the mining town. En route, they're attacked by Brawn and Windcharger and drive them off. Skyfire then flies all the way back to Autobot Headquarters, picks up the rest of the Autobots, flies all the way back to Peru... and the Decepticons have apparently just reached the mining town like five minutes earlier.
* Rumble leaves with Megatron, Soundwave and a Reflector to acquire new/better metal, but is nowhere to be seen during the battle with Brawn and Windcharger.
* Soundwave was last seen at the <s>steel mill</s> mining town battle, but suddenly pops up outside the temple to send Ravage after Bumblebee and the humans.
* The energy that threatens to blow up the entire mountain is erupting from the plinth on which the crystal was installed, ''inside'' the temple. Why, then, do the Autobots install a cap on the ''roof'' of the temple, instead of in the same spot where the crystal was previously installed?
* Megatron is remarkably disinterested in harvesting the vast energy the crystal regulates, and is instead only interested in making a gun out of the geyser's bottlecap. Soundwave describes it as leading down into the Earth's molten core, which [[Fire in the Sky|only a few episodes ago]] they were very intent on acquiring. It seems like his fixation on weaponizing the crystal resulted in a lost opportunity. Couldn't they have done ''both''?
* "It's not that we had any doubts, Wheeljack, but..." "You don't suppose we could..." "Get a fast ride back into town?" If no lines were cut from between the first and second sentence, then it's just some bizarrely awkward dialog.
* Bumblebee gets a bizarre but clearly intentional bit of humanizing in the episode's final shot, with his whole body frame bending like rubber to show embarrassment.


===Rhino DVD release===
[[File:Fitm dvd broadcast.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You call this restoration?]]
The Rhino DVD version of this episode uses a number of erroneous takes as the basis of its remastered animation. As a result, the DVD introduces several coloring errors that were not present in the broadcast version:
* Trailbreaker, Brawn, and Starscream are colored red, brown, and purple (respectively) in their introductory shots.
* When Skywarp mocks Starscream for having to guard the Crystal, he is colored like Thundercracker.
* When Starscream and Thundercracker carry Skyfire's inert form, Skyfire has Skywarp's colors.
* "Skyfire is an excellent catch!" In the first shot, Megatron steps up to stand next to Thundercracker (who has a white-instead-of-blue wingtip); in the second shot, Thundercracker has been replaced by Starscream. This is one of a handful of Rhino errors not corrected by the later [[Shout! Factory]] DVD release.
* When Skyfire is about to destroy the cannon, it already appears to be melted to slag.
* When Skyfire strafes the crystal-powered weapon, he momentarily has Skywarp's colors.

The chapter stops for this episode on the Rhino DVD include: Opening / Stolen Steel / It's Skyfire / To The Mining Town / Visiting Decepticon / Invention Works

===Trivia===
[[File:FireontheMountain Optimus pats Skyfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Just good friends.]]
* Luisa's name is never spoken in the episode.
* A hissing sound effect (like the sound of air escaping from a canister) is heavily used in this episode, especially when a character is jumping or taking off into the air. It's never used in such a manner again. {{fact}}
*This was one of the six episodes featured on the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|console game]], and the three on the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)|PSP game]], though it is in ''astonishingly'' low quality.
* When the Hub re-aired season 1 and 2, this episode was left out the first time
* After Skyfire flies the Autobots to Peru, Optimus Prime pats him on the nosecone affectionately. It seems he doesn't recall that section is Skyfire's robot mode crotch.
* During the original recording of the episode, Skyfire was referred to by his original name of Jetfire, but due to his [[Jetfire (G1)#Why "Skyfire"?|name change]], several lines had to be re-recorded prior to airing. Clips of these original recordings later surfaced in early 2017.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4jM2nittQk Transformers Fire On The Mountain Extended and Deleted Scene Audio - YouTube]</ref>

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Le feu dans la montagne'''" ("The fire in the mountain")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*About the European French dub:
:::*Starscream calls Thundercracker "Thunder". Later in the episode, Megatron uses his full name "Thundercracker".
:::*When Spike wishes good luck to Skyfire, there is a radio effect on his voice for some reason.

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Il segreto degli Incas'''" ("Secret of the Incas")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Megatron's laugh when preparing to attack the Autobots with the weapon was not dubbed, so you can see him moving his mouth without saying anything.

:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Fuoco sulla montagna'''" ("Fire on the mountain")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Inca no Hihō'''" (インカの秘宝, "Incaic Jewel")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 3]], [[1986]]
::*The Japanese ordering of this episode places it toward the end of the series. This was done as it featured Skyfire prominently and with his toy being of [[Bandai]] design (and not sold in Japan as a Transformer), that caused some legal concerns amongst Takara (many of Skyfire's smaller scenes in other episodes were cut entirely). Though the episodes featuring him as a main characters were eventually shown, the scripts were not reworked to adjust to the new chronological placement, simply being more or less direct translations of the original English versions.
::*'''Cuts:'''
:::* After Brawn declares, "It's fightin' time", the following overhead shot of Starscream and Skywarp fleeing the room is cut. The sequence resumes at the close-up of Starscream saying "Correction, Autobot...".
:::* After Starscream and Thundercracker take-off with the materials, the following scene of Brawn and Trailbreaker crawling out of the rubble, lamenting that they lost the steel and rolling out for headquarters have been cut.
:::* The close-up of Spike's head and his line, "Uh oh, it's picking up a weird energy reading from those ruins", and the monitor shot displaying the ruins, have been cut. The sequence picks up at Laserbeak flying through the air.
:::* When Megatron and the Decepticons take off for the mining town in Peru, the following scene of them flying through the air and Megatron's line, "Any who stand in our way will be demolished", have been cut.
:::* After Skyfire tells everyone to buckle-up and blasts off for Peru, the following scene of him flying over the Peruvian mountains has been cut.
:::* The scene panning over the mountain road leading to the metal forging facility has been cut.
:::* During the attack on the Decepticons at the metal forging facility, the scene of Megatron slowly marching forward as laser beams bounce off him has been cut. The sequence resumes at his lines, "Skywarp, I have created a steel alloy...".
:::* The scene of Starscream and Thundercracker carrying Skyfire's unconscious body has been cut. The sequence resumes at the close-up of Skyfire's head as he's being dropped.

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Shāndǐng zhī Huǒ '''" (山顶之火, "Fire on the Top of the Mountain")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fogo na Montanha'''" ("Fire on the Mountain")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Skhvatka na vershine'''" (Схватка на вершине, "The Engagement at the Very Top")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Vatrena planeta'''" (Ватрена планета, "Fiery Planet")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1985 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 8: "Fire on the Mountain" ([[Family Home Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1997 — ''The Transformers'' — War of the Dinobots ([[Malofilm]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1995 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''The Transformers'' — Decepticon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume One ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume Two (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 2 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FzYHjnRjuKTVesZj7ZiNFLePZf37iE9t Full episode script as revised by Ron Friedman 9th July 1984]

[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]
[[Category:MSTF]]

File:ChooseMe starscreamiest grin.jpg

2024-02-27T11:54:46Z

Bolty: script credit

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User:Bolty

2024-02-25T01:04:50Z

Bolty:

Hi.

Call me Bolty (He/Him).

User:Bolty

2024-02-25T01:04:18Z

Bolty:

Hi.

Call me Bolty.

Tales of the Fallen issue 4

2024-02-25T01:01:28Z

Bolty:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen]]'' #4
|prev=Tales of the Fallen issue 3
|next=Tales of the Fallen issue 5
|image=Thefallentales4coverA.jpg
|caption="No, no, ''no''! String section, you've got the tempo all ''wrong''! Pay attention to the cues!"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[November 25]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=November 2009
|written by=[[Simon Furman]]
|pencils by=[[Carlos Magno]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}

'''The Fallen betrays his brothers. Basically, it's the same story as last issue.'''

==Synopsis==
A long time ago, the one who will become [[The Fallen]] begins to hear the [[AllSpark]] speak to him. It anoints him its chosen one, grants him an armada of lesser Transformers, and sends him abroad to find suns for harvesting... all while forbidding him to speak of this to his brother [[Dynasty of Primes|Primes]], telling him that, one day, he will need to stand alone.

That time comes when the Primes meet and reach the conclusion that while [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] growth was requiring more energy than they had and they needed to harvest yet more suns, they must be "judicious" and avoid harvesting suns that were supporting other lifeforms. The not-yet-Fallen objects that, as the children of [[Primus]] and servants of the AllSpark, it is their divine right to simply ''take'' the energy the All Spark required. [[Prima|One Prime]], however, demands that they take an oath not to harm other lifeforms.

The almost-Fallen, obviously, ignores this and proceeds to harvest the first system that his [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]], [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], can find. Jetfire [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|takes the blame for the carnage caused and it is decreed that, in the future, a full congress of the Dynasty must meet before the star harvester is used.]] The about-to-be-Fallen ignores this, too, finds his ''own'' world (an ''inhabited'' one) and builds his ''own'' harvester, deciding the others were unworthy and he would show his devotion to the All Spark. Unfortunately for him, the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] that he built for this job doesn't work very well; he is consumed by primal fires and emerges as a burning, insane figure that blames the Dynasty for driving him to this and swears they will pay!

[[Image:TalesoftheFallen4-theyshallpay.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Burnsauce!]]
Aware of his transgressions, The Dynasty casts him out and declares him... ''Fallen''.

The Fallen makes an act of contrition and feigns acceptance of their judgement, then begins to tear his way through the galaxy, ravaging inhabited worlds, assimilating any advances in science and methods of warfare he can find, and coming to believe himself beyond the All Spark. Once prepared and armed, he calls the Dynasty from [[Earth]] claiming to have found an uninhabited world, and they should come down to harvest its sun, intending to slaughter them and seize the Matrix once they arrive. They can face him or stay in limbo, but either way he wins!

Jetfire tries to stop him and is cast out, but the Dynasty arrives in full force. While they waffle at him to explain himself, the Fallen draws out two of the weapons he's collected on his travels and begins to massacre his way through his brothers. Only one, the Prime who had demanded the oath, remains alive, and he begins to flee across the planet in multiple teleportation bursts. The Fallen follows... not knowing the Prime has, during his jumps, been gathering the sum total of ''all'' of the Dynasty's lifeforce, and once the Fallen has run his energies down, he banishes the monster into his sarcophagus!

Imprisoned, The Fallen swears he shall have... '''''revenge'''''!

{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (3)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (4)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (5)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (6)
*[[Buffalo MPV Decepticon]] (7)
|c3=

|c4=
*[[The Fallen]] (1)
*[[Dynasty of Primes]] (2)
:*[[Prima|Optimus Prime's ancestor]]
}}

==Quotes==
"We are the Children of Primus, the inheritors of universal spoils. We are neither bound by morality nor burdened by accountability. We simply serve the will of the AllSpark, and the will of the AllSpark... is to feed its ''transformation''!"
:—'''The Fallen'''

""Show of force"? ''That'', my brothers, was mere preamble, an overture... to a concerto of ''carnage''!"
:—'''Also the Fallen'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*This issue ties into [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|the previous one]]. Jetfire's confrontation of the Fallen is shown from new angles here.
*The Fallen claims that they are "Children of Primus". This is the first reference to Primus as opposed to the All Spark in movie fiction, though Furman [[Primus#Titan Magazines Revenge of the Fallen comics|''had'' previously suggested this over in a Titan character profile]].
*The surviving Prime's design is clearly based on Optimus Prime's protoform toy. Which makes it somewhat fitting that he is the one that actually proposes to the Dynasty the "do not destroy the suns from systems with life" rule and names the Fallen, the Fallen.

===Errors===
*None of the members of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], save The Fallen himself, resemble the designs for them seen in the live-action film.
*The first time the "last" Prime is shown, his head sculpt resembles Generation 1 Optimus Prime's helmet. However, for the remaining of the comic he is drawn with a head sculpt resembling Movie Prime's protoform toy head.
*The Fallen is cast out and disavowed. Yet on the very next page, the Fallen is still part of and working with the Dynasty.
*In the battle, the Fallen kills more than five other Primes... except last issue, the issue this ties into, clearly showed there were only seven! Whoops!
*Jetfire and the Constructicons have colours here, unlike the preceding issue.

===Other trivia===
[[File:BuffaloMPVTOTF.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
* Chronologically, this is the earliest movie-verse story so far.
* IDW is the only fiction to have the Fallen as breaking away from the Primes before Earth and setting up a trap on that planet.
* If we take the first page as literal, the AllSpark is both semi-sentient and ''evil''. If we assume the Fallen is an unreliable narrator, he was delusional bordering on insane from an early age.
* This story clearly establishes the Fallen as the member of the Dynasty responsible for finding new suns to recharge the AllSpark. It also implies that the Dynasty of Primes ''has previously sacrificed worlds with life'', and decrees the rule as a means of atonement for their past actions.
* Originally, the last Prime - meant to be Optimus Prime's ancestor - went unnamed. It was later retconned that this dude is a version of [[Prima]].
* Much like the previous chapter, a Buffalo MPV Decepticon is visible among the Constructicons (see right), however this time it's colored red, leading some to believe it's an [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] unit. Closer inspection reveals that many of the visible pieces of [[kibble]] in it's design is based heavily off of the [[2007]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Bonecrusher toy]].

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' The Fallen; art and colors by [[Alex Milne]]
*'''Cover B:''' The Fallen and some crazy shit behind him; art by [[Carlos Magno]] and colors by [[Moose Baumann]]. This cover can combine with [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|#3]]'s cover B to form a bigger picture.
*'''Cover RI:''' Title-free version of cover A
<gallery>
Image:Thefallentales4coverA.jpg|Think he would sub for [[Steve Jablonsky]]?
Image:Tales of the Fallen coverB.jpg|New meaning to "death glare".
Image:TalesoftheFallen4 CoverRI.jpg|He's no {{w|The Music Man|Music Man}}...
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
*TBA

[[Category:IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]

Tales of the Fallen issue 4

2024-02-24T02:55:38Z

Bolty:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen]]'' #4
|prev=Tales of the Fallen issue 3
|next=Tales of the Fallen issue 5
|image=Thefallentales4coverA.jpg
|caption="No, no, ''no''! String section, you've got the tempo all ''wrong''! Pay attention to the cues!"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[November 25]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=November 2009
|written by=[[Simon Furman]]
|pencils by=[[Carlos Magno]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}

'''The Fallen betrays his brothers. Basically, it's the same story as last issue.'''

==Synopsis==
A long time ago, the one who will become [[The Fallen]] begins to hear the [[AllSpark]] speak to him. It anoints him its chosen one, grants him an armada of lesser Transformers, and sends him abroad to find suns for harvesting... all while forbidding him to speak of this to his brother [[Dynasty of Primes|Primes]], telling him that, one day, he will need to stand alone.

That time comes when the Primes meet and reach the conclusion that while [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] growth was requiring more energy than they had and they needed to harvest yet more suns, they must be "judicious" and avoid harvesting suns that were supporting other lifeforms. The not-yet-Fallen objects that, as the children of [[Primus]] and servants of the AllSpark, it is their divine right to simply ''take'' the energy the All Spark required. [[Prima|One Prime]], however, demands that they take an oath not to harm other lifeforms.

The almost-Fallen, obviously, ignores this and proceeds to harvest the first system that his [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]], [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], can find. Jetfire [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|takes the blame for the carnage caused and it is decreed that, in the future, a full congress of the Dynasty must meet before the star harvester is used.]] The about-to-be-Fallen ignores this, too, finds his ''own'' world (an ''inhabited'' one) and builds his ''own'' harvester, deciding the others were unworthy and he would show his devotion to the All Spark. Unfortunately for him, the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] that he built for this job doesn't work very well; he is consumed by primal fires and emerges as a burning, insane figure that blames the Dynasty for driving him to this and swears they will pay!

[[Image:TalesoftheFallen4-theyshallpay.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Burnsauce!]]
Aware of his transgressions, The Dynasty casts him out and declares him... ''Fallen''.

The Fallen makes an act of contrition and feigns acceptance of their judgement, then begins to tear his way through the galaxy, ravaging inhabited worlds, assimilating any advances in science and methods of warfare he can find, and coming to believe himself beyond the All Spark. Once prepared and armed, he calls the Dynasty from [[Earth]] claiming to have found an uninhabited world, and they should come down to harvest its sun, intending to slaughter them and seize the Matrix once they arrive. They can face him or stay in limbo, but either way he wins!

Jetfire tries to stop him and is cast out, but the Dynasty arrives in full force. While they waffle at him to explain himself, the Fallen draws out two of the weapons he's collected on his travels and begins to massacre his way through his brothers. Only one, Prime who had demanded the oath, remains alive, and he begins to flee across the planet in multiple teleportation bursts. The Fallen follows... not knowing the Prime has, during his jumps, been gathering the sum total of ''all'' of the Dynasty's lifeforce, and once the Fallen has run his energies down, he banishes the monster into his sarcophagus!

Imprisoned, The Fallen swears he shall have... '''''revenge'''''!

{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (3)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (4)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (5)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (6)
*[[Buffalo MPV Decepticon]] (7)
|c3=

|c4=
*[[The Fallen]] (1)
*[[Dynasty of Primes]] (2)
:*[[Prima|Optimus Prime's ancestor]]
}}

==Quotes==
"We are the Children of Primus, the inheritors of universal spoils. We are neither bound by morality nor burdened by accountability. We simply serve the will of the AllSpark, and the will of the AllSpark... is to feed its ''transformation''!"
:—'''The Fallen'''

""Show of force"? ''That'', my brothers, was mere preamble, an overture... to a concerto of ''carnage''!"
:—'''Also the Fallen'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*This issue ties into [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|the previous one]]. Jetfire's confrontation of the Fallen is shown from new angles here.
*The Fallen claims that they are "Children of Primus". This is the first reference to Primus as opposed to the All Spark in movie fiction, though Furman [[Primus#Titan Magazines Revenge of the Fallen comics|''had'' previously suggested this over in a Titan character profile]].
*The surviving Prime's design is clearly based on Optimus Prime's protoform toy. Which makes it somewhat fitting that he is the one that actually proposes to the Dynasty the "do not destroy the suns from systems with life" rule and names the Fallen, the Fallen.

===Errors===
*None of the members of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], save The Fallen himself, resemble the designs for them seen in the live-action film.
*The first time the "last" Prime is shown, his head sculpt resembles Generation 1 Optimus Prime's helmet. However, for the remaining of the comic he is drawn with a head sculpt resembling Movie Prime's protoform toy head.
*The Fallen is cast out and disavowed. Yet on the very next page, the Fallen is still part of and working with the Dynasty.
*In the battle, the Fallen kills more than five other Primes... except last issue, the issue this ties into, clearly showed there were only seven! Whoops!
*Jetfire and the Constructicons have colours here, unlike the preceding issue.

===Other trivia===
[[File:BuffaloMPVTOTF.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
* Chronologically, this is the earliest movie-verse story so far.
* IDW is the only fiction to have the Fallen as breaking away from the Primes before Earth and setting up a trap on that planet.
* If we take the first page as literal, the AllSpark is both semi-sentient and ''evil''. If we assume the Fallen is an unreliable narrator, he was delusional bordering on insane from an early age.
* This story clearly establishes the Fallen as the member of the Dynasty responsible for finding new suns to recharge the AllSpark. It also implies that the Dynasty of Primes ''has previously sacrificed worlds with life'', and decrees the rule as a means of atonement for their past actions.
* Originally, the last Prime - meant to be Optimus Prime's ancestor - went unnamed. It was later retconned that this dude is a version of [[Prima]].
* Much like the previous chapter, a Buffalo MPV Decepticon is visible among the Constructicons (see right), however this time it's colored red, leading some to believe it's an [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] unit. Closer inspection reveals that many of the visible pieces of [[kibble]] in it's design is based heavily off of the [[2007]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Bonecrusher toy]].

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' The Fallen; art and colors by [[Alex Milne]]
*'''Cover B:''' The Fallen and some crazy shit behind him; art by [[Carlos Magno]] and colors by [[Moose Baumann]]. This cover can combine with [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|#3]]'s cover B to form a bigger picture.
*'''Cover RI:''' Title-free version of cover A
<gallery>
Image:Thefallentales4coverA.jpg|Think he would sub for [[Steve Jablonsky]]?
Image:Tales of the Fallen coverB.jpg|New meaning to "death glare".
Image:TalesoftheFallen4 CoverRI.jpg|He's no {{w|The Music Man|Music Man}}...
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
*TBA

[[Category:IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]

Tales of the Fallen issue 4

2024-02-24T02:54:30Z

Bolty: Change of tense

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Tales of the Fallen]]'' #4
|prev=Tales of the Fallen issue 3
|next=Tales of the Fallen issue 5
|image=Thefallentales4coverA.jpg
|caption="No, no, ''no''! String section, you've got the tempo all ''wrong''! Pay attention to the cues!"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[November 25]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=November 2009
|written by=[[Simon Furman]]
|pencils by=[[Carlos Magno]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}

'''The Fallen betrays his brothers. Basically, it's the same story as last issue.'''

==Synopsis==
A long time ago, the one who will become [[The Fallen]] begins to hear the [[AllSpark]] speak to him. It anoints him its chosen one, grants him an armada of lesser Transformers, and sends him abroad to find suns for harvesting... all while forbidding him to speak of this to his brother [[Dynasty of Primes|Primes]], telling him that, one day, he will need to stand alone.

That time comes when the Primes meet and reach the conclusion that while [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] growth was requiring more energy than they had and they needed to harvest yet more suns, they must be "judicious" and avoid harvesting suns that were supporting other lifeforms. The not-yet-Fallen objects that, as the children of [[Primus]] and servants of the AllSpark, it is their divine right to simply ''take'' the energy the All Spark required. [[Prima|One Prime]], however, demands that they take an oath not to harm other lifeforms.

The almost-Fallen, obviously, ignores this and proceeds to harvest the first system that his [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]], [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], can find. Jetfire [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|takes the blame for the carnage caused and it is decreed that, in the future, a full congress of the Dynasty must meet before the star harvester is used.]] The about-to-be-Fallen ignores this, too, finds his ''own'' world (an ''inhabited'' one) and builds his ''own'' harvester, deciding the others were unworthy and he would show his devotion to the All Spark. Unfortunately for him, the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] that he built for this job doesn't work very well; he is consumed by primal fires and emerges as a burning, insane figure that blames the Dynasty for driving him to this and swears they will pay!

[[Image:TalesoftheFallen4-theyshallpay.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Burnsauce!]]
Aware of his transgressions, The Dynasty casts him out and declares him... ''Fallen''.

The Fallen makes an act of contrition and feigns acceptance of their judgement, then begins to tear his way through the galaxy, ravaging inhabited worlds, assimilating any advances in science and methods of warfare he can find, and coming to believe himself beyond the All Spark. Once prepared and armed, he calls the Dynasty from [[Earth]] claiming to have found an uninhabited world, and they should come down to harvest its sun, intending to slaughter them and seize the Matrix once they arrive. They can face him or stay in limbo, but either way he wins!

Jetfire tries to stop him and is cast out, but the Dynasty arrives in full force. While they waffle at him to explain himself, the Fallen draws out two of the weapons he's collected on his travels and begins to massacre his way through his brothers. Only one, Prime who had demanded the oath, remains alive, and he begins to flee across the planet in multiple teleportation bursts. The Fallen follows... not knowing the Prime has, during his jumps, been gathering the sum total of ''all'' of the Dynasty's lifeforce, and once the Fallen has run his energies down, he banishes the monster into his sarcophagus!

Imprisoned, The Fallen swears he will have... '''''revenge'''''!

{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] (3)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (4)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (5)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (6)
*[[Buffalo MPV Decepticon]] (7)
|c3=

|c4=
*[[The Fallen]] (1)
*[[Dynasty of Primes]] (2)
:*[[Prima|Optimus Prime's ancestor]]
}}

==Quotes==
"We are the Children of Primus, the inheritors of universal spoils. We are neither bound by morality nor burdened by accountability. We simply serve the will of the AllSpark, and the will of the AllSpark... is to feed its ''transformation''!"
:—'''The Fallen'''

""Show of force"? ''That'', my brothers, was mere preamble, an overture... to a concerto of ''carnage''!"
:—'''Also the Fallen'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*This issue ties into [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|the previous one]]. Jetfire's confrontation of the Fallen is shown from new angles here.
*The Fallen claims that they are "Children of Primus". This is the first reference to Primus as opposed to the All Spark in movie fiction, though Furman [[Primus#Titan Magazines Revenge of the Fallen comics|''had'' previously suggested this over in a Titan character profile]].
*The surviving Prime's design is clearly based on Optimus Prime's protoform toy. Which makes it somewhat fitting that he is the one that actually proposes to the Dynasty the "do not destroy the suns from systems with life" rule and names the Fallen, the Fallen.

===Errors===
*None of the members of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], save The Fallen himself, resemble the designs for them seen in the live-action film.
*The first time the "last" Prime is shown, his head sculpt resembles Generation 1 Optimus Prime's helmet. However, for the remaining of the comic he is drawn with a head sculpt resembling Movie Prime's protoform toy head.
*The Fallen is cast out and disavowed. Yet on the very next page, the Fallen is still part of and working with the Dynasty.
*In the battle, the Fallen kills more than five other Primes... except last issue, the issue this ties into, clearly showed there were only seven! Whoops!
*Jetfire and the Constructicons have colours here, unlike the preceding issue.

===Other trivia===
[[File:BuffaloMPVTOTF.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
* Chronologically, this is the earliest movie-verse story so far.
* IDW is the only fiction to have the Fallen as breaking away from the Primes before Earth and setting up a trap on that planet.
* If we take the first page as literal, the AllSpark is both semi-sentient and ''evil''. If we assume the Fallen is an unreliable narrator, he was delusional bordering on insane from an early age.
* This story clearly establishes the Fallen as the member of the Dynasty responsible for finding new suns to recharge the AllSpark. It also implies that the Dynasty of Primes ''has previously sacrificed worlds with life'', and decrees the rule as a means of atonement for their past actions.
* Originally, the last Prime - meant to be Optimus Prime's ancestor - went unnamed. It was later retconned that this dude is a version of [[Prima]].
* Much like the previous chapter, a Buffalo MPV Decepticon is visible among the Constructicons (see right), however this time it's colored red, leading some to believe it's an [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] unit. Closer inspection reveals that many of the visible pieces of [[kibble]] in it's design is based heavily off of the [[2007]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Bonecrusher toy]].

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' The Fallen; art and colors by [[Alex Milne]]
*'''Cover B:''' The Fallen and some crazy shit behind him; art by [[Carlos Magno]] and colors by [[Moose Baumann]]. This cover can combine with [[Tales of the Fallen issue 3|#3]]'s cover B to form a bigger picture.
*'''Cover RI:''' Title-free version of cover A
<gallery>
Image:Thefallentales4coverA.jpg|Think he would sub for [[Steve Jablonsky]]?
Image:Tales of the Fallen coverB.jpg|New meaning to "death glare".
Image:TalesoftheFallen4 CoverRI.jpg|He's no {{w|The Music Man|Music Man}}...
</gallery>

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John F. Kennedy

2024-02-24T00:59:18Z

Bolty:

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[[Image:DOTM John F Kennedy.jpg|thumb|Sometime later – FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON – somebody shot that nice young president when he was ridin' in his car.|right|300px]]

'''John Fitzgerald Kennedy''' was the 35th [[President of the United States]] during a turbulent time. [[Ark (DOTM)|A UFO]] had crashed on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], and he needed to make sure that the [[United States of America|US]] got to it before the Russians did. Unfortunately, he met his untimely end before either party got the chance.

==Fiction==
===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Along with [[Joe Colton]], Kennedy created [[Adventure Team]] in 1963. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Actor:'' Himself/[[Brett Stimely]]
{{voiceactor|[[Mitsuru Miyamoto]] (Japanese dub)|[[Shang Hong]] (Mandarin dub), [[Guy Chapellier]] (European French dub), [[Mário Jorge Andrade]] (Brazilian Portuguese dub), [[Manolo García]] (Castilian Spanish dub), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish dub), [[Viktor Neumann]] (German dub), [[Luca Ward]] (Italian dub)}}
The Ark crashed on [[Earth]]'s Moon during Kennedy's tenure as president. Kennedy decided that the US had to get to the Moon before the Russians did. This resulted in [[NASA]] rushing to put a man on the Moon before the end of the decade. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|John F. Kennedy’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''.}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Known liar [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] claimed ''he'' killed Kennedy. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

==External links==
*{{w|John F. Kennedy}} on Wikipedia

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Ghost shield

2024-02-22T23:40:15Z

Bolty:

A '''ghost shield''' is a cloaking device for spaceships.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]], and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] cloaked their shuttle using ghost shields so they could watch the ''[[Empirion]]'' without being watched back. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

A fleet led by [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] used a ghost shield to evade [[Autobot]] detection before attacking [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

Having witnessed [[Turmoil]]'s starship appear out of nowhere, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] believed it to have a cloaking device far superior to any ghost shield he knew of. {{storylink|Interference Patterns}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] used a ghost shield to cloak his ''[[Skyroller]]'' while piggybacking it on the ''[[Ark-27]]'', allowing him to use it as a hidden backup in case the larger ship was destroyed. {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}}

The ''[[Ark-7]]'' was equipped with ghost shields, but they proved useless for the craft when it entered [[Earth]]'s orbit. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

The ''Skyroller''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ghost shields were used to evade pursuers during the Autobots' escape from [[Shanghai]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

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Sky Powered

2024-02-21T09:43:52Z

Bolty: Removed Spengler-ism

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:''Sky Powered is an [[Autobot]] [[Powered Master]] from the [[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Sky Powered story page.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

'''Sky Powered''' (スカイパワード ''Sukai Pawādo'') is the combined form of [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]]. Together, they can move at a top speed of Mach 17 (that's roughly 3.59 miles per second).

==Fiction==
===Zone story pages===
When confronted by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], Dai Atlas shouted "Let's do this!", encouraging Sonic Bomber to combine with him into Sky Powered. Targeting Predaking's wings, Sky Powered thoroughly trounced the [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Demon General]], who supposedly excelled at aerial combat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber combined into Sky Powered once again to stop [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], who was demolishing the Lunar Zone Base on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Sky Powered was stopped in its tracks, however, when Metrotitan froze it solid with his Freeze Beam Gun. Luckily for them, [[Roadfire]] soon arrived, defeated Metrotitan and unfroze them. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 9}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
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[[File:Skypoweredcatalog.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''[[Sonic Bomber (G1)#Zone|Sonic Bomber]]''' (Powered Master, [[1990]])
**''ID Number:'' '''C-347'''
*'''[[Dai Atlas (G1)#Zone|Dai Atlas]]''' (Powered Master, 1990)
**''ID Number:'' '''C-348'''
{{toydesigner|[[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:The individual releases of Sonic Bomber and Dai Atlas could combine to form Sky Powered. The combination retains the use of Dai Atlas's motorized movement gimmick.

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[[File:ZoneToy bigpowered giftset.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''[[Big Powered#Zone|Big Powered]]''' (Multi-pack, [[1990]])
**''ID number'': '''C-353'''
{{toydesigner|[[Motoki Takaya]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This huge multi-pack of all three Powered Masters includes Sonic Bomber and Dai Atlas and thus, naturally, the ingredients for Sky Powered. Each toy was identical to its individual release.

: This set is particularly expensive on the secondary market today, being pretty late-run (thanks to Roadfire's late release) at a time when ''Transformers'' had already seriously started to wane in sales and popularity.
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===''Legends''===
*'''Bigpowered''' {{sic}} (Multi-pack, [[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG-EX'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Big Powered#Legends 2|Big Powered]] set includes retools of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Black Shadow (G1)#Titans Return|Sky Shadow]] as [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Legends|Dai Atlas]] and [[Misfire (G1)#Titans Return|Misfire]] as [[Sonic Bomber (G1)#Legends|Sonic Bomber]], respectively. The duo retain their original combination abilities and are thus capable of forming a ''Legends'' incarnation of Sky Powered.

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