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Terratronus

2026-05-05T10:26:18Z

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{{factions|terran|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-QuintusPrime.png|cSize=40px|cLink=Quintus Prime|cPretty=Quintus Prime}}}}
:''Terratronus is a [[Terran]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|EarthSpark]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TerratronusAndHashtag.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|
"You heard our call to you in the dream?"]]

'''Terratronus''' is a [[Terran]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]], created by [[Quintus Prime]] as a guardian of his legacy (of hope) on [[Earth]].

==Fiction==
===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Claudia Black]] (English)|[[Annie Rojas]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Alicia Barragán]] (Latin American Spanish, "Judgement Day, Part 2"), [[Mônica Rossi]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Cyrielle Clair]] (French)}}
Pursued by his vengeful creations, the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]], Quintus Prime fled to a primeval planet Earth. Fearful of what would be done if others, like the Quintessons, were to obtain the [[Emberstone]], Quintus used the power of the artifact to create a guardian Titan for it, whom he named Terratronus. Though the title of Terran would come a few billion years later, her creation on the planet marks her as the first Terran. Quintus Prime left the world behind, but Terratronus sat ever-vigilant as Keeper of the Emberstone. Because of her immense lifespan and unwillingness to get off her behind, the planet Earth's geological and ecological changes over time meant that Terratronus ended up covered by mounds of soil and stone, and atop her body developed the human town of [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]].

[[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] stumbled on Terratronus while exploring the tunnels under Witwicky for Mo's history report. The Titan was roused into life by the disruption caused by [[Spitfire (ES)|Spitfire]] and [[Aftermath (ES)|Aftermath]] digging with the [[Cyber Slayer]], and after she retold her story to the two Maltos, they realized [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] intended to use the shattered Emberstone to corrupt the Titan's spark. {{storylink|Witwicky, Part 1}} Starscream gained access to Terratronus's [[spark]] chamber, using the reconstructed Emberstone to corrupt her spark and linking with it so he could control the Titan. Under his control, Terratronus burst from the ground for a rampage that turned out to be shortlived, as [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and Mo reclaimed the Emberstone and used their [[cyber-sleeve]]s to erect a huge [[Chaos Dome]], sealing the deactivated Terratronus inside. {{storylink|Witwicky, Part 2}}

There Terratronus remained, with Starscream trapped in her spark chamber and only able to view the outside world through her eye. {{storylink|The Need for Read}} The kids were able to attach cables to Terratronus's head to channel the chaos lightning striking it into [[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]'s crashed ship and repower it. {{storylink|No Soldier Left Behind}} The Quintessons shattered the Chaos Dome using the firepower of their ship. As part of a plan to deal with the unleashed chaos energies, [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] led a team into Terratronus's spark chamber where they retrieved Starscream and the bodies of the two Chaos Terrans, whom Starscream had terminated while reconstructing the Emberstone. {{storylink|Judgment Day, Part 1}} Mo used the [[Spark Regenerator Key]] to restore Terratronus's spark so she could help them fight the Quintessons. Though the firepower of the Quintesson ship shattered her helmet, Terratronus cyber-synced with Mo and a number of the other Terrans, granting her the power needed to destroy the ship. {{storylink|Judgment Day, Part 2}}

[[Category:Female Transformers]] [[Category:Terrans]] [[Category:Titans]]

Richard Ayoade

2026-05-05T10:18:30Z

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'''Richard Ayoade''' (born [[May 23]], [[1977]]) is a British comedian and filmmaker who rose to fame for his lead role on the sitcom ''The IT Crowd'', a part he reprised in an unaired pilot for an American remake. His onscreen roles also include ''Garth Marenghi's Darkplace'', ''The Mighty Boosh'', ''The Watch'', ''The Electrical Life of Louis Wain'', and ''The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'', while his presenting credits include ''Gadget Man'', ''Travel Man'', and ''The Crystal Maze''.

Ayoade has directed various music videos, plus an episode of ''Community'' (starring [[Danny Pudi]]), the coming-of-age comedy-drama film ''Submarine'', and the black comedy ''The Double''. His voice acting projects have included ''The Boxtrolls'', ''The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'', ''Soul'', ''The Bad Guys'', ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]: The Mandalorian'', ''Disenchantment'', the ''Rugrats'' reboot, ''Apple & Onion'', ''Maul - Shadow Lord'', and the upcoming ''Fable'' game.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]''===
*[[Fairmaestro]]
*[[Ticket booth operator]] ("[[The Great Escape]]")

==Notes==
*Aspects of Fairmaestro's escape room in "The Great Escape" were shared with the British game show ''{{w|The Crystal Maze}}'', a show Ayoade was the host for.

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1547964/ Richard Ayoade on IMDb]

{{DEFAULTSORT: Ayoade, Richard}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Tom Kenny

2026-04-28T04:09:33Z

Chopperface: /* Notes */

{{disambig3|Tom}}
[[File:TomKennyArrrr1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Who lives in the ''Nemesis'' up on the moon? "StarBob SquareScream!"]]
'''Thomas James Kenny''' (born [[July 13]], [[1962]]) is an American voice actor, actor and stand-up comedian. From the stand-up side, he is known for his Comedy Central special as well as his prominent role on ''Mr. Show''.

On the voice-acting side, he gets a ''lot'' of work. Some of Kenny's better known roles include the eponymous character from ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', Dog from ''CatDog'' (opposite [[Jim Cummings]]), The Penguin from ''The [[Batman]]'' and the English dub of ''Batman: Ninja'', the mayor and narrator from both the original and reboot versions of ''The Powerpuff Girls'', the Ice King from ''Adventure Time'', and Scaramouche from ''[[Phil LaMarr|Samurai Jack]]''. He is also the current official voice of Rabbit from the ''Winnie the Pooh'' franchise, taking over from the late [[Ken Sansom]].

On-camera, Kenny has played Patchy The Pirate on segments of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', and very early on in his career, he played the villainous Binky The Clown (not to be confused with the ''Garfield'' character of the same name) in Bobcat Goldthwait's cult comedy ''Shakes The Clown''. You may also remember him and his wife, Jill Talley, as the protagonists of [[The Smashing Pumpkins]]' "{{w|Tonight, Tonight (The Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tonight, Tonight}}" music video.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers Animated''===
{{collist|3|
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
* [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]]
* [[Tutor Bot]]
* [[Burger Bot]] ([[Transform and Roll Out]])
* [[Police drone|Security Bot]] ([[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]])
* [[Guard Bot]] (Nanosec)
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]
* [[Wasp|Wasp / Waspinator]]
* [[Skywarp (Animated)|Skywarp]]
* [[Clone number 3370318]]
* [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]]
* [[Clone number 2716057]]
* [[Thundercracker (Animated)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Ramjet (Animated)|Ramjet]]
* [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]]
* [[Rattletrap]]
* [[Beachcomber (Animated)|Beachcomber]] (cut for time)
* [[Chad Groovy]]
}}
====Incidentals====
* Sumdac Systems AI "[[Home Is Where the Spark Is]]"
* Commercial Announcer ([[Total Meltdown]])
* Scientist #2 ([[Lost and Found (Animated)|Lost and Found]])
* Truck Driver ([[Garbage In, Garbage Out]])
* Car Driver (Garbage In, Garbage Out)
* Policeman (Garbage In, Garbage Out)

===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]]

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''===
* Wheelie

===''Transformers: The Ride''===
* Wheelie

===''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
* [[Nightstrike]]
====Incidentals====
* Cop ([[Even Robots Have Nightmares]])

===''Transformers: The Last Knight''===
*Wheelie

==Notes==
* "SpongeBob" is in Microsoft Office's spell-check lexicon, yet "Starscream" is not. Discuss.
* [[Bill Fagerbakke]], who voices SpongeBob's best friend Patrick Star in ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (as well as being Kenny's real-life best friend), also voices [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|''Transformers Animated'']] continuity. Small, hilarious-sounding world.
* [http://community.livejournal.com/tf_animated/271043.html In an interview], [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] revealed that during [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]'s recording session for ''Animated'', Kenny wasn't scheduled to show up, but came anyway just so he could introduce his son to Weird Al. ''D'awwwwww.''
* In an interview with Double Toasted in late 2020, Kenny revealed that he was originally only cast as [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] before being hired as a placeholder voice for [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], only to be ultimately kept by director [[Michael Bay]] in the final product, something that Kenny now admits to regretting.<ref>[https://doubletoasted.com/shows/tom-kenny-interview-live-200-pm-cst/ Tom Kenny Interview LIVE @ 2:00 PM CST Double Toasted]</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444786/ Tom Kenny at IMDB]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenny, Tom}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:DreamWorks]]
[[Category:Hasbro Studios]]

Tom Kenny

2026-04-28T04:09:12Z

Chopperface: /* Notes */

{{disambig3|Tom}}
[[File:TomKennyArrrr1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Who lives in the ''Nemesis'' up on the moon? "StarBob SquareScream!"]]
'''Thomas James Kenny''' (born [[July 13]], [[1962]]) is an American voice actor, actor and stand-up comedian. From the stand-up side, he is known for his Comedy Central special as well as his prominent role on ''Mr. Show''.

On the voice-acting side, he gets a ''lot'' of work. Some of Kenny's better known roles include the eponymous character from ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', Dog from ''CatDog'' (opposite [[Jim Cummings]]), The Penguin from ''The [[Batman]]'' and the English dub of ''Batman: Ninja'', the mayor and narrator from both the original and reboot versions of ''The Powerpuff Girls'', the Ice King from ''Adventure Time'', and Scaramouche from ''[[Phil LaMarr|Samurai Jack]]''. He is also the current official voice of Rabbit from the ''Winnie the Pooh'' franchise, taking over from the late [[Ken Sansom]].

On-camera, Kenny has played Patchy The Pirate on segments of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', and very early on in his career, he played the villainous Binky The Clown (not to be confused with the ''Garfield'' character of the same name) in Bobcat Goldthwait's cult comedy ''Shakes The Clown''. You may also remember him and his wife, Jill Talley, as the protagonists of [[The Smashing Pumpkins]]' "{{w|Tonight, Tonight (The Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tonight, Tonight}}" music video.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers Animated''===
{{collist|3|
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
* [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]]
* [[Tutor Bot]]
* [[Burger Bot]] ([[Transform and Roll Out]])
* [[Police drone|Security Bot]] ([[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]])
* [[Guard Bot]] (Nanosec)
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]
* [[Wasp|Wasp / Waspinator]]
* [[Skywarp (Animated)|Skywarp]]
* [[Clone number 3370318]]
* [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]]
* [[Clone number 2716057]]
* [[Thundercracker (Animated)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Ramjet (Animated)|Ramjet]]
* [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]]
* [[Rattletrap]]
* [[Beachcomber (Animated)|Beachcomber]] (cut for time)
* [[Chad Groovy]]
}}
====Incidentals====
* Sumdac Systems AI "[[Home Is Where the Spark Is]]"
* Commercial Announcer ([[Total Meltdown]])
* Scientist #2 ([[Lost and Found (Animated)|Lost and Found]])
* Truck Driver ([[Garbage In, Garbage Out]])
* Car Driver (Garbage In, Garbage Out)
* Policeman (Garbage In, Garbage Out)

===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''===
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]]

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''===
* Wheelie

===''Transformers: The Ride''===
* Wheelie

===''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2015)===
* [[Nightstrike]]
====Incidentals====
* Cop ([[Even Robots Have Nightmares]])

===''Transformers: The Last Knight''===
*Wheelie

==Notes==
* "SpongeBob" is in Microsoft Office's spell-check lexicon, yet "Starscream" is not. Discuss.
* [[Bill Fagerbakke]], who voices SpongeBob's best friend Patrick Star in ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (as well as being Kenny's real-life best friend), also voices [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|''Transformers Animated'']] continuity. Small, hilarious-sounding world.
* [http://community.livejournal.com/tf_animated/271043.html In an interview], [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] revealed that during [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]'s recording session for ''Animated'', Kenny wasn't scheduled to show up, but came anyway just so he could introduce his son to Weird Al. ''D'awwwwww.''
* In an interview with Double Toasted in late 2020, Kenny revealed that he was originally only cast as [[Wheelie (ROTF)Wheelie]] before being hired as a placeholder voice for [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], only to be ultimately kept by director [[Michael Bay]] in the final product, something that Kenny now admits to regretting.<ref>[https://doubletoasted.com/shows/tom-kenny-interview-live-200-pm-cst/ Tom Kenny Interview LIVE @ 2:00 PM CST Double Toasted]</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444786/ Tom Kenny at IMDB]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenny, Tom}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:DreamWorks]]
[[Category:Hasbro Studios]]

Igor

2026-04-26T18:51:05Z

Chopperface: /* Prime 1 Studio */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|Megatron's slobbery buddy from ''Dark of the Moon''|the fictional hunchback from Generation 1|Frankenstein's assistant}}
:''Igor is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] continuity family.
[[File:IgorDOTMconceptart.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] always knew how to get ahead in life.]]
When your [[Starscream (Movie)|sycophantic right-hand man]] is actually almost always trying to figure out ways to get rid of you, it's nice to have a backup. '''Igor''' is [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s. Tiny, twisted, cheerful and probably at least a little miswired, the little wretch wants nothing more from life than to gobble up whatever scraps his leader leaves behind, literally as well as figuratively. Megatron has a vague recollection of the head having used to belong to [[Long Haul (ROTF)|one of his soldiers]], but the possibility doesn't interest him enough for him to invest much thought into it.

Igor is a small drone created from leftover Decepticon parts by Megatron as a "pet". Igor isn't very bright, since he's such a simple life form. In fact, Megatron only built him to do two things: worship his master and consume enough to survive. As such, all Igor does is grovel at Megatron's feet or wait for the big guy to come home, all while munching on whatever scraps and debris he comes across. It's unknown how much sustenance Igor actually receives from the junk he consumes, but he seems to enjoy it and he's always hungry for more. Ultimately, Igor is too small to be a warrior and too dumb to be a spy, so his only use is as Megatron's pet. That suits Igor just fine, since that's about the extent of his ambitions.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Greg Berg]] (English), [[Setsuji Satō]] (Japanese)|[[Márcio Simões]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Erick Salinas]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:DOTM-Igoratmemorial.jpg|left|thumb|250px|And this here is my picture of me at the Lincoln Memorial, you can see my master's leg there in the background...]]
Igor hung around at Megatron's Decepticon refugee camp in [[Africa]], where he was weird and crazy, eating the occasional minerals that Megatron gathered and brought back to him and the hatchlings. He would often be pleased at his master's return from excursions.

He later traveled with Starscream and his master to [[Washington, D.C.]], as the latter prepared to launch his invasion with the use of Sentinel Prime and his [[space bridge]] [[Pillar]]s. After Megatron destroyed the statue of [[Abraham Lincoln]] seated on the Lincoln Memorial, Igor gnawed happily on its disembodied head. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|Igor'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]]''.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of [[Chicago]], Igor was not listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce, [[Cemetery Wind]].<ref>[[:File:AOE-Kill-Cards-Set-3.jpg]]</ref> {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:DOTMcomic-Igor.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Remember these guys from ''Super Mario Bros 3''?]]
After [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] gave an opinion on Megatron's latest plan, Igor looked on as the Decepticon pummeled his underling for his insubordination. {{storylink|Transformers: Starscream}}

Igor accompanied his master when the Decepticons invaded Chicago. Following the battle's end, he was last seen staring up at the sky, wondering what had become of his master. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 4|Dark of the Moon #4}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-34-MV3-Leader-Megatron's-Igor-minifig.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Damn your eyes!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number:'' '''34'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-27'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], 2019

:A small figure of Igor is included with ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#SS34|Megatron]]. Despite his diminutive size he features ball joints at his shoulders and hip articulation, though his legs are connected and cannot move independently from each other. His feet have tiny holes which can slot onto little pegs behind Megatron's head and vehicle mode.

:Igor is not acknowledged by name on Megatron's packaging or in the accompanying paperwork; the only official mention of the name in regards to this particular figure can be found in an extensive writeup for the toy published on Hasbro's official website.
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Masterline Igor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|… Too late.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' ([[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-29EXS'''
:*''Accessories'': Base

:The exclusive version of the [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#P1SDOTM|Megatron]] statue based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance comes with a replica of Igor that can be displayed separately. He features light-up LED eyes and comes with his own base.

:This version of Megatron also comes with six [[Lensmeter Decepticon#Prime 1 Studio|Lensmeter Decepticons]], while the standard version only comes with three.

{{--}}

==Notes==
*The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|''Dark of the Moon'' novel]] specifically describes Igor as the decapitated head of another Transformer, and the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic adaptation]] bears this idea out in its depiction of him as a bouncing head with a trail of wires behind him as if he's been torn off a torso. It's a bit less obvious in the finished film itself, though, where Igor has stubby little arms and legs and walks around with the aid of a makeshift cane. Concept art from [[Josh Nizzi]] strongly indicates that Igor used to be (a) [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] unit.<ref>[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Dark of the Moon concept art by Josh Nizzi]</ref>
* Early in development, Igor was named Undermine.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/59341955@N02/5913954911/]</ref>
*[[Harold Attinger|Attinger]]'s playing card of Igor was revealed in a prop auction for the ''Transformers'' film series held in 2019.<ref>''[https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf Transformers: The Auction]'' by Profiles in History</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFiH9rklAfo Items from last three 'Transformers' films go on auction]" by AP Archive</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Igor''' (イゴール ''Igōru'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]

Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys

2026-04-13T22:11:04Z

Chopperface: /* Studio Series */

{{suite}}

[[File:TLK-Optimus-Prime-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime Shrine.]]

'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
As a tribute to his immense popularity, Optimus Prime is the only ''Movie'' Transformer with a toy in every regular category (Legend, Fast Action, Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader).

===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Movie Legends Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shortening the smokestacks is good; [[For safety reasons|it makes the toy safer]]. But removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Optimus Prime'''

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in [[robot mode]]. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via [[ball joint]]s. His hands are designed to hold 3 mm-compatible weapons.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|GenLegends}}
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Say, have we met?" "No, I'm not from around here." "I can tell. You look ''way'' more realistic than I do."]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], Movie Legends Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]].

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{{anchor|BftAS}}
[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get ready for the safety recall, folks.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

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{{anchor|Allspark2pack}}
[[File:Movie Legends Nightwatch Prime .jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream''' (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)

: The previously-released Legends Class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Starscream]]. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed: his body is not collapsed down to the waist.

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|Protoform}}
[[File:TF07-Protoform-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Until I find my feet, I have to use these giant robot hands.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I did the Pre-Earth/Entry mode Optimus Prime and Starscream that were made into toys|link=https://twitter.com/sketchyfig/status/1795868661787537424|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=05|day=29}}</ref>}}

:Based upon the "[[Protoform]]" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his "entry" mode. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the "vehicle", creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth, with an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble saying "Exclusive movie poster!". It is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:Aaron Archer designed this toy in a single day; it was the last toy he personally worked on. He prefers [[#TLK-Protoform|the redeco from ''The Last Knight'']].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Because of a late change in the #transformersmovie line, I had to design this toy in one day back in 2006. It was the last transformers toy I hands-on worked on. It is not a strong design so i was surprised to see a redeco at #toysrus yesterday. The color choices on this one are WAY better than the original.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQfgk0nipz/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2017|month=08|day=26}}</ref>

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prima|member]] of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]]. His alternate mode served as a basis for the [[Vok|Vok Novaroids]] for [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ProtoformOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Protoform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:FusionClusterOptimusStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Made out of sculpted wildberry Slurpee.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime Fusion Cluster Edition''' (C3xHobby Convention exclusive Deluxe, Japan 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:An extensive redeco of the Protoform Optimus Prime mold that was exclusively available at the Japanese C3xHobby Convention in August of 2007, and later offered by [[e-HOBBY]] in limited quantities. Most of the body is made out of transparent turquoise plastic in order to mimic its frozen state in the "coldness" of space, while orange paint is used on the front end of the "entry" mode, mimicking the heat effects of sudden atmospheric entry. The flame attachment is made out of clear ''blue'' plastic, with the tail end being covered in ''gold'' paint.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun with missile and flame attachment

:This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the United Kingdom, contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Protoform Optimus Prime together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Autobot Jazz]] toys.

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[[File:Movietoy gold protoform optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Expectation VS Reality.]]
*'''Gold Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] (save for his black joints, which they were made out of unpaintable plastic) Protoform Optimus Prime figure was featured as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] giveaway (along side similarly gold vac-metal versions of Voyager class Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LuckyDrawProtoform|Protoform Starscream]]) in the December 2007 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Released in 2008, only 5 pieces were made, making it one of the rarest Lucky Draw figures; the images at right represent the only known photographs of it.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/movie+japanese/gold+protoform+optimus+prime+/3696 More information on Gold Protoform Optimus Prime at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Twin Blaster Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[Calendar|8]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into on-screen. His driver cabin now features a small interior with an opening driver-side door with a non-removable [[Peter Cullen|cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine]] that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg onto his lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Robovision OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]
*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

: A Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager Class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a Robo-Vision Decoder. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on [[June 2]], 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

: This toy has been retroactively declared part of the ''Premium Series'' of more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] redecos of core characters from the movie.

:All international versions came in the same packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Robo-VisionOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robo-Vision Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumblebee and Optimus Prime''' (Argos exclusive two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A two-pack, available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France. Contains an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeePrimePack|Bumblebee]].

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[[File:SamsClubMovieVoyagerBattleDamagedOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Given later events, probably less "battle damaged" than "covered in the <s>blood</s> fuel of his enemies".]]
*'''Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A three-pack, exclusive to [[Sam's Club]] stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class [[Arcee (Movie)#Battle3pack|Arcee]], both with a battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]. The Optimus figure would later be released on its own in international markets; see below.

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*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A gold-chromed version of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy was available as part of the same Lucky Draw contest as the Golden Protoform Optimus (see above) in the December 2007 issue of ''TV Magazine''. Limited to only 3 pieces, it is insanely rare. The photographed sample here features a chromed truck grill, while a boxed unit has an unchromed grey grill; the owners of both pieces, the Mapes Brothers of [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/ Transformers @ The Moon], believe both are genuine TakaraTomy toys, so it is unclear if the one with the chromed grill is a testshot or a production variant.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/content.php?/transformers-lucky-draw/toy-gallery/1979/Gold+Optimus+Prime.html More information on Gold Optimus Prime at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager Firststrike OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is ''this'' good enough for [[GEEWUN|you]]?]]
*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime. The included toy bio describes this coloring as Prime paying tribute to the markings he wore as a young soldier when the war began. Due to the [[transformation]], this figure actually ends up being ''less'' like its G1 counterpart in robot mode, a sacrifice made for the slavish redeco of the vehicle mode. You can't have your cake and eat it too, folks.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FirstStrikeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Strike Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MovieVoyagerBattleDamageOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' ("international market" exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A single-packed version of the battle damaged Voyager Optimus Prime toy from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack. Although the assortment number and the general packaging style (which are both the same also used for the [[Premium Series]] redecos of Voyager Class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Premium|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|Megatron]]) seemed to indicate that this might be a Best Buy exclusive, it was later confirmed to be an "international market" exclusive. It was released in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but was not available in the USA outside the Sam's Club three-pack.

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[[File:TF2007-Screen-Battles-Freeway-Brawl-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|NOW WITH 8% BLUE!]]
*'''Freeway Brawl''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A second Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, the gray molded pieces were recolored beige-grey, and multiple parts that were previously molded in blue and red (the chest, shoulder pads, and leg interiors) had their mold colors swapped, with extra [[paint operation]]s to make up the difference. As such, the toy has very few visual differences from the regular release of the sculpt, in a "doing things differently to achieve a very similar end result" sense. This version was only available in a pack with an unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#FreewayBrawl|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ScreenBattlesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Freeway Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info.]''
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===Leader Class toys===
[[File:TF07-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leader Class toys, this Optimus Prime, at the time, was the most accurate representation of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence. He transforms into a heavily-customized [https://web.archive.org/web/20070814100030/http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His [[Ion blaster]] weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has a hole where the fifth wheel hitch is sculpted in the rear of the truck. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of rubber. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

:Featuring a complex transformation, the front and back ends of the truck essentially fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The halves of the rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms.

: As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his price point, he has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, as it is held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus's final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach, activating a series of spring-loaded actions where the truck windows are pushed apart and the lever between them is raised, enabling the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point, yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a "powering up" sound effect.

:Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints, and ankles. His hands even have individually articulated fingers and thumbs!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cylinders are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#CostcoPrimeBonus|Autobot Jazz]] as bonus figures. All three toys are unchanged from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie G4Contest Chrome OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Completists, eat your heart out!]]
*'''Chrome Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com/ TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one-of-a-kind (well, two-of-a-kind) piece is an almost fully [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] Leader-class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot insignia and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2007.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is either [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#The Last Knight film|Nemesis Prime]].]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK/JPN 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MA-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]'s truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, while various other decos have been replaced by copper.

:This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design. This version was also released by [[TakaraTomy]] in Japan.
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[[File:TF-2007-Lucky-Draw-Gold-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now that is what I called a gold-plated kill."]]
*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A gold vacuum-metallized Leader class Optimus Prime was available as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize figure in [[Japan]], as well as being a promotional competition figure for various [[Hasbro]] branches elsewhere in the world. Only 88 pieces were made.

:Although the figure can transform, the feet were fixated to accommodate with the stand.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2008.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ultra Prime or Nemesis Magnus?]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the UK version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers. The translucent parts were also cast in purple translucent plastic instead of black translucent plastic.

:Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/NightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Nightwatch Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:Premium movie OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Bunny-ears]] Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The Premium Series Optimus Prime is both a [[retool]] and a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime toy. The major selling point is a more movie-accurate head sculpt with longer ears and detailing based on the final CG head design, and a flip-out energy sword to replace the ion blaster that was included with previous versions of the toy. This energy sword is detachable and attaches where the Ion Blaster did, compatible with non-premium Optimus Prime Leader-class-based releases. Because his ears are much longer, the truck roof panel that hides his head now has two holes cut into so the head can fit inside the cabin.

:The paint deco is... unfocused, to say the least. In vehicle mode, the grill, headlights, and bumpers (and thus his feet) are painted silver, yet the red in the small Autobot insignia has been removed. There is silver paint on the fuel tanks (toy battery cover), but not on the other tool boxes and equipment in the same location. There is also silver paint on all 6 wheel rims, the air cleaners, and the windscreen visor. In robot mode, the silver paint is mainly located on his thighs and crotch, though in order to save on costs, the dark blue and gold paint on his thighs and knee joints have been sacrificed.

:Unlike the initial ''Premium Series'' toys, this one was available as part of the regular mass retail Leader class assortment. The instructions still depicts the original Leader Class mold's head.

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*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Optimus Prime toy is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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[[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves his lips so much, he won't let anyone sculpt them on his toys.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The TakaraTomy version of Premium Series Optimus Prime has a considerably different deco from Hasbro's release. Similar to the unique chrome Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Battle Mode features vacuum-metallized parts for nearly all of the silver truck parts, for a greater resemblance to the polished chrome on the real prop trucks. Unfortunately, as his feet are the front fenders and grill, this will likely lead to chipping. In robot mode, he retains several decos that were removed from Hasbro's Premium Optimus Prime for cost reasons, such as the blue and gold decos on his thighs. Finally, the flip-out energy sword is coloured gold to reflect its "powered up" appearance.
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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:Movie FAB OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Okay mommy, me got my backpack and big gun thingy. Me go to robot school now?"]]
*'''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile (attached)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:[[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]] Power Hook Optimus Prime is a (roughly) Deluxe sized figure made for younger children than the rest of the mainline and was designed to have a quick conversion and an action feature. This actually translates to him being made of a series of Automorph mechanisms that facilitate what is for the most part, a one step transformation. Just split the front of the truck along the seam and Optimus's chest and arms swing into place while his feet pop out. The sides of the truck even feature little sculpted arrows to remind you what to do! He has a little string attached to his missile tied to his "backpack" to let you imagine he's reeling things in with his hook. It also means little ones don't lose it, but other figures in the line featured firing missiles which weren't tied to anything, so that's probably not why it's there. The launching hook isn't Prime's only gimmick though, as his waist is spring loaded in one direction for a punch (or maybe even kick) attack. For whatever reason, the balls in his hip joints are cast from clear blue plastic so they may be a point of fragility.

:Unsurprisingly, he is relatively inaccurate to the film's design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Hook Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 1 gun, 1 Missile

: This Wal*Mart-exclusive two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason, the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

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[[File:Mov2007-toy FAB FireBlastPrime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]], is that you?]]
*'''Fire Blast Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Fire Blast Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the previously released Power Hook Optimus Prime Fast Action Battler. The color scheme is loosely based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]], explained rather oddly in the card bio as being the camouflage Optimus took while hunting Decepticons on Mars post-movie... because there are so many long-nose cabs driving around Mars. Yeah.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fire Blast Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Cyber Slammers''===
[[File:Movie CyberSlammers Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, let the bumper car battle begin! One shall stand, one shall...get knocked back a few metres.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Cyber Slammers]] Optimus Prime is an amazingly cute truck that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode. Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie! Like most Cyber Slammers, Prime manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Slammer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Trans-Scanning''===
[[File:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TS-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, set of truck mode armor, set of protoform armor, open-palmed hands
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Trans-scan]]ning Optimus Prime is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "[[core body]]". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Optimus Prime: his [[protoform]] mode or his Earth mode.

: The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of metallic blue plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be transform into his meteor-like "entry mode". This mode can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet.

:Optimus Prime's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of many armor pieces that form a rather [[Kibble|kibbly]] robot mode, which can then transform into a truck approximating a Peterbilt 379. Compared to the overly simple transformation of the protoform mode, his truck mode's transformation can be described as an abominable, unintuitive, parts-massaging ''mess''.

: Optimus Prime also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]] figure.
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===Optimus Prime Figure===
[[File:Movie-toy Optimus DVDSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The shoulders house a kickin' stereo system.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Figure''' (Spychanger, 2007)

:"Optimus Prime Figure" (オプティマスプライム・フィギア)<ref>Named as such in ''Transformers Generations 2009'' Vol. 2, page 52.</ref> is a redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: This toy has been ''extensively'', if not ''ridiculously'' painted up to resemble the live-action version Optimus Prime as closely as possible, also making use of metal-flake paint for extra sheen. Of note is the [[tampograph]]ed detailing on his chest resembling movie Prime's distinctive chest design.

: This toy was a [[campaign item|promotional freebie]], exclusively available in Japan with a pre-order for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' DVD/HD-DVD from Paramount Pictures Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/DVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Optimus Prime Figure" at TFU.info]''

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===Micro IR Transformers Cars===
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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime MicroIR.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the truck with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a truck styled after the Movie character, it also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a display stand, though the gun itself can't stand freely. The tip of the gun also unscrews to reveal a hidden ball-point pen.

:Curiously, his robot mode torso is based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation One counterpart]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Micro IR Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Legends Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime.jpg|301px|thumb|AT LAST! Two smokestacks!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
[[File:ROTF Legends Prime Jetfire combo.jpg|thumb|left|Don't I look awesome with my corpse backpack?]]

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class Optimus Prime is a much more accurate mold compared to the 2007 Legends class Prime, having a much greater accuracy in both robot and vehicle mode. In particular, his vehicle mode isn't inexplicably missing one smokestack like the 2007 toy. It should be noted that he was molded in only one paintable plastic color, with red and blue deco patterns decked on it. The top of the truck's bunk (ending up on his back in robot mode) has a slot to combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. For some reason, this isn't mentioned in the instructions, though they're hardly needed.

: Compared to the final product, stock photos of the figure loses blue paint operations on his knee armor. This mold was also used to make [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

: During the [[May 30]] launch event for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline in [[Japan]], Legends Optimus were given out to attendees. The only difference is a sticker on the packaging commemorating the event. Optimus also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the Revenge of the Fallen EZ Collection sets. And like all the first waves, he comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the Revenge of the Fallen toyline. His pair of legs is also mistranformed to fit in the bubble.

:In Malaysia, this toy was one of the four Legends Class toys to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He could be obtained starting from the 12th of July, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

:Anyone looking to buy this figure on the aftermarket be warned, there is a very convincing-looking [[knockoff]] that's been making the rounds. While the paint applications are pretty much identical to the real deal, the pegs on the legs/trunk front can be a little too tight when attached. in some worst cases; it can break off if attempted to pull off by force.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime Battledamage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A little blue paint goes a long way.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-09'''

: A "Battle Damaged" variant featured in the second wave of EZ Collection (the Japanese name for Legends class toys), with more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

: This redeco is also the first mold to utilize the slightly retooled fuel tank/elbow tabs, which is slightly smaller than the first release.

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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends PowerArmorPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's certainly power armor... the kind that hasn't been finished yet.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)

:This [[redeco]] of Legends class Optimus Prime features a slightly darkened color scheme and red legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegPowerArmorOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Power Armor Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionDefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Here to mend and defend! ... hahaha, no, really, hand your face over. '''Now.''']]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, March 2010)

:A redeco of Legends Optimus Prime replacing his red plastic with more blue and silver, but sprucing things up a bit with red flame [[paint operation]]s. Defender Optimus Prime (ディフェンダーオプティマスプライム) was only available in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' promotion in March 2010. It was given away for free to customers who purchased ''Animated'' merchandise at Edion, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFvoyager}}[[File:ROTF Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look! I got a tan! ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-ROTF-Tokyo-Toy-Show-2009-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Tokyo Toy Show 2009 TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Optimus Prime Revenge Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:Voyager Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the toy from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|first movie's toyline]]. Like several redecos or retools of 2007 movie toys, there has been some effort to make this release noticeably different from the previous releases, though the toy ends up looking less accurate to the actual movie appearance than those previous releases. Optimus Prime has a sort of faded Autobot [[insignia|logo]] on the side of the truck's bunk, and hanzi (Chinese characters) on the roof (ending up on his knee in robot mode.) The word "上海将军" means "Shanghai General", while "大将" means "Grand general". The beige-gray plastic used for this toy is similar to his Screen Battles toy, only with a slightly reddish hue.

:The Japanese version of the toy, named "Optimus Prime Revenge Edition", was exclusively available at Tokyo Toy Show 2009, and later also from [[e-HOBBY]]. Despite being sold in Hasbro packaging like the mass retail ''Revenge'' toys in Japan (plus the addition of Japanese stickers marking it as a Japanese market release and containing Japanese safety warnings and manufacturer information), it slightly differed from the Hasbro version insofar as it lacked the [[tampograph]]ed Chinese.

:::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2010)

:An "Asia" version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager-Class Optimus Prime (see above) was released in a two-pack, except with different writing on him. The writing on this version "勇猛果敢武士道" means "brave and fierce, resolute and courageous, bushido", which interestingly can be read in Chinese and Japanese with the same semantic meaning, albeit differing pronunciations.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2010/01/30/revenge-of-the-fallen-optimus-prime-and-ravage-redecos-169082</ref> which is very fitting for Optimus Prime. Alongside with a slightly modified version of the ''Movie'' Deluxe-Class "[[Premium Series]]" [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#PrimeBee2Pack|Bumblebee]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.

:Like his pack-in mate Bumblebee, a near-identical [[knockoff]] of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2010s, with Optimus Prime being one of the dead giveaways; He possesses a lighter shade of opaque blue paint on the thighs.

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[[File:ROTF Voyager DefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Kaboom, yo. Ka-friggin-boom.]]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:This redeco of Voyager-Class Optimus Prime swaps out the red and some of the silver plastic with black and blue, changes the blue flames to red and silver, lightly nodding towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|his Generation 2 Laser incarnation]].

:Defender Optimus Prime also comes with two packaging variants: aside from his default packaging, the other was packed in robot mode in a vertical packaging similar to the Leader Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/DefenderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Defender Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Voyager JetPowerOptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|Use your friends wisely.]]
*'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles, sword, Jetfire armour parts

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the 2007 Optimus Prime Voyager-Class mold in a similar style to the Leader-Class Buster Optimus Prime (see below), with a much more accurate and detailed paint scheme, including white stenciled flames. He would have come with a set of [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]] armour parts to form the powered-up Optimus Prime seen at end of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and due to not having to form Jetfire's robot mode or his jet mode, the armour parts are far more accurate to the movie's design of them than the leader class Jetfire toy could manage. While not combined to Optimus Prime, the armour can be arranged to form a sort of weapon emplacement mode or a jet engine on the back of Optimus's vehicle mode.

:Both Jet Power Optimus Prime and the accompanying redeco of Voyager-Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#UniteMegatron|Megatron]] would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie]]'' releases of Leader-Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Mini-figure====
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[[File:ROTF mini figure Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He won't be [[Decapitation|taking]] [[The Fallen|anybody]]'s faces at THAT size.]]
*'''Stratosphere''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Voyager-Class [[Stratosphere]] comes with a transformable Optimus Prime mini-figure that deploys from his cargo bay, based upon scenes from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie. The articulation is limited to hinges on his arms, legs and shoulders, all three of them being contingent from his transformation.

:Towering at only barely over two inches, this is actually not just the smallest movie-verse Optimus but even the smallest transformable figure of Optimus Prime for a while - ironically enough, being even slightly tinier than the [[Smallest Transforming Transformers]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

:This toy is also the basis for the fiction-only [[Transformers Part One]] version of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MiniOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on mini Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Leader-class Optimus Prime is an entirely different mold from the first movie's Leader-class Optimus Prime.

:Like the previous Prime, it is loaded with features, though it ditches the first movie's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing for the new [[Mech Alive]] gimmick. When a grey tab on his midriff is pressed, Prime's entire pectoral region "flexes", lights in his chest and eyes glow, and he declares "I am Optimus Prime" in [[Peter Cullen]]'s voice. For the European release of the figure, to get past the language barrier, the Cullen sound clip is abbreviated to just "Optimus Prime"; in some regions, including Quebec and the UK (but only after a month or two), both versions were made available. A transformation sound effect activates when his torso is transformed, and once Prime is in truck mode, an almost unnoticeable button (a small square located beside the screw for the battery compartment, undocumented in his instructions) is revealed, which activates engine-idling noises.

:Each arm features flip-out blades that trigger when a button on the forearm is pressed. Each of these blades has a [[Cyberglyphics|Cyberglyphic]] symbol on it. The blades severely restrict Prime's arm articulation when retracted, as they get in the way of the kibble, but since there is very little one can do with Prime's arms without accidentally causing the blades to deploy, this is hardly noticeable. They can be removed by unscrewing the three screws on the arm lower panel, which will allow the arms to swivel with more clearance. The flip-out blades would be omitted in the Jetwing and Striker releases.

:One detail not reflected in most of Hasbro's photos is that the sun visors above Prime's windows are mounted on ball joints and can be positioned like they are in his CG design. The hood halves on his arms can slide up on their hinges and the blue panels at the back of Prime's lower legs can be pulled out slightly as well for further screen accuracy.

:Overall, the robot mode of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' leader class Optimus Prime toy is slightly taller and considerably more athletic-looking than the 2007 ''Transformers'' Leader-class Optimus Prime toy.

[[File:ROTF Leader Jetfire PowerUpPrime toy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Who's your daddy? He is.]]
:Optimus Prime can also combine with Leader-class [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] to form Jetpower Optimus Prime by slightly transforming his backpack and feet. Sadly, this takes away from his leg articulation, because otherwise he could never support the massive backpack he has in this mode. However, fans have created alternate configurations that increase leg articulation and movie-accuracy. It is best to not constantly attach and remove Jetfire's missile gun on the pin of Optimus arm since the pressure applied will bend the pin holding the arm panel of the hood.

[[File:Rotf optimus stock photo 1.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1]]
:Like several new-mold ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys, Optimus Prime suffers from some cost-cutting measures that affected the final production version of the mold. According to Hasbro's stock photos of the hand-painted [[prototype]] (pictured right), the toolboxes on the sides of his legs were designed to fold away further for a sleeker, cleaner look. The rear tires would have been able to split in half, with the inner half of the tire going inside the outer half to recreate the thin tires seen on Prime's CG design. The lower arms were originally designed so that his hands could slide in or out of them during transformation. Finally, his fingers would have been slightly articulated, not molded with the rest of the hand in one piece. The articulated fingers would later be used for the ''Asia Premium Series'' and ''Movie The Best'' releases.

:As a result of striving for vehicle realism and painstaking accuracy to his visual portrayal in the live-action films, this Optimus Prime ends up being remarkably complex for the time, with the figure essentially exploding into a series of chunks and panels that need to be aligned just right in order to come together in truck mode. Very unfortunately, the [[instructions]] for this toy are infamous for being vague and unclear in their visual depiction of the transformation steps, making transformation even ''harder''. Also, let us not forget that, upon transforming him back to robot mode, he will declare his identity over and over and over and over and over until you're finished.

:The TakaraTomy release of Optimus Prime replaces the red plastic from his neck down to the middle of his pectorals with gray plastic. The smokestacks also are a different shade of gray, and are more opaque than the Hasbro release. This version can also attach [[Energon star]]s.

:The entire mold became a victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from upscaled (and sometimes simplified) molds to high-quality clones. Several of his redecoes/retools below also suffers from this.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-ROTF-Shanghai-TRU-Limited-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Limited Edition Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)

:This release of Optimus Prime was available at the May 23, 2009 midnight launch of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline at the [[Shanghai]] Toys 'R' Us. Limited to 576 pieces, this piece was presented in a wooden box with a numbered certificate, Autobot sigil dog tag, and of course, the leader class Optimus Prime toy. The toy itself was unchanged.

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[[File:ROFTOptimusWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader value pack, 2009)

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Optimus Prime sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime BlackVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's like Optimus and The Fallen had some illegitimate love child.....]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, Japan 2009)

:An [[exclusive]] to Amazon.co.jp, this redeco of Optimus Prime is bundled with the Japanese release of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD. He is another in a long line of [[black redeco]]s, swapping most of his red and blue plastic for black, some of his bright grey plastic for a cool grey and blue, and is covered with gold and silver flames. His orange blades are now translucent blue.

:TakaraTomy improved upon the original Leader-class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.

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[[File:ROTF Leader BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Takara makes better toys than Hasbro.]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, Japan 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-24'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This version of Leader-class Optimus Prime features a new lower face sculpt that lacks a [[Mouthplate]], as well as the replacement of his fuel tank/exhaust assemblies with new, transforming versions that can combine into his ion blaster/barrage cannon. To the simultaneous pleasure and displeasure of people who had already purchased the first release of Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, Buster Optimus Prime features an extensive paint job that closely matches Prime's appearance on the big screen, including covering almost all of his grey plastic with silver paint or chrome, expanding and outlining all of the flame tampographs white for greater accuracy to [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]]'s computer model, and generally painting in small details, nooks and crannies that were neglected on the first release due to cost-cutting reasons. The red and blue plastic colors also vary from the original release, to better match his film appearance.

:As with Optimus Prime Black Version, Buster Optimus Prime uses the improved instructions.

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[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-OptimusPrimetoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There, my lips are gone. You all can stop stealing and repainting the original's head now.]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-CombinedMode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

:This [[TakaraTomy]] Asian market-[[exclusive]] Leader Class two-pack consists of a redecoed [[Jetfire (Movie)#JetfireBuster|Jetfire]] and a slightly altered Buster Optimus Prime. Buster Optimus Prime is almost identical to the single-pack Japanese release of the toy, but unlike the standalone Buster Prime, has a head with a faceplate, itself containing more paint details than the first release of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader-class Optimus Prime. The flames are outlined with light blue instead of white for accuracy to the physical truck prop (though it ends up being inaccurate in robot mode). Jetfire has a subtle, more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colour scheme.

:Despite the fact that this is a TakaraTomy release, this version ''doesn't'' use the improved version of Optimus's [[instructions]], using instead the original (and less helpful) version.

This release of Buster Optimus Prime was susceptible to a paint scraping issue on the silver painted slide-out barrel of his blaster. This problem was fixed for the [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|DOTM Re-release]] by relocating the silver paint app from the barrel to the inside wall of an exposed gas tank that had been previously left as unpainted grey plastic. The black paint app on the barrel was left unchanged.

:In mid 2010, this set was released in Australia. In early 2011, it was released in the Philippines. In late 2011, [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|this set]] was [[Rebranding|re-released]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[packaging]].

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[[File:FamilyMartClearColorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Making one of the most complex Transformers ever entirely out of clear plastic? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, 2010)

: This translucent plastic version of Leader class Optimus Prime is Prize A in a "Family Mart" convenient store chain competition beginning in October, [[2010]]. Punters can purchase entries into the competition for 500 yen each.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Leader, 2010)
: This gold redeco of Leader Class Optimus Prime was offered as a Lucky Draw in the December 2009 edition of TV Magazine, and is limited to a mere 3 pieces, making it one of the lowest production run Lucky Draw Campaign Toys.

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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
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[[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]]
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Double Blade Optimus Prime is an all-new [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Optimus Prime, with a much more accurate sculpt and a less-inaccurate transformation. He features two spring-loaded energy swords and a projectile launcher with a single [[missile]].
:For [[design change|whatever reason]], his elbows have been molded so as not to bend, despite actually having real pinned elbow joints. The plastic section in the way, however, can be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Double Blade Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy FAB PowerArmorOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime was under the impression that melting bots down into different layers counted as armor. Those who questioned him were soon found with missing faces.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Power Armor Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of Double Blade Optimus Prime, coloring much of the toy black. Intended to represent him combined with Jetfire.
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===''Battle Chargers''===
[[File:ROTF BattleChargers OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's the return of the bumper cars, only this time we can sit down.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Battle Charger]] Optimus Prime is, much like the first movie line's [[Cyber Slammers]] Prime, a super-deformed truck from which a robot mode springs up as you play. The toy uses a [[pull-back motor]], and when pulled back and released, the toy's roof will flip open and Optimus Prime's cutesified robot mode will pop up.

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[[File:ROTFBattleChargersCyberArmorOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Oh great, the front is silver. Well THAT'S a big difference...]]
*'''Cyber Armor Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:A redeco of the first Battle Charger with parts of the truck colored silver, such as the hood and wheel wells.
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===''Gravity Bots''===
[[File:ROTF GravityBots OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, Optimus let himself go [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|again]]!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-01'''

:''[[Gravity Bot]]s'' Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified version of Optimus with a small tab on the bottom of his feet so that when he is placed on his feet he automatically transforms to robot mode. There is also one on his back side that will transform him to vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy GravityBots BattleSteelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|feeling' a little blue about the mass here.]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus featuring a gray hood with red flames, which is inspired by his Defender redecoes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GBBattleSteelOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Mega Power Bots''===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".
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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replicas line, this Optimus Prime is an entirely new sculpt based on his appearances in the films. He does not come with any accessories, and his Energon sword was permanently molded on his right arm.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:TF2010 ROTF Legends Fireburst Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime can't deal with you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2010)}}</ul>

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, with its coloration inspired by ''Generation 1'' Ultra Magnus. The toy retains all the functionality of the previous releases, including the undocumented ability to combine with Jetfire.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like we're surrounded, Jetfire." "Who's 'we', Autobot?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: This release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime with predominately red forearms and red/silver thighs, which it was meant to be a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco.

: He comes bundled with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack. To date, this is the only Hasbro release of this figure that acknowledges the combining feature between Jetfire and Optimus Prime.

: This redeco was also re-released as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection lineup. ([[#Chronicle|See below]].)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/KMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionVol5OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|EVILLLLLL PRIME.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime (Movie)''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

: This Japanese-exclusive release of Optimus Prime features much more black coloring than the previous releases, and it's (coincidentally) based on the Fast Action Battlers Power Armor Optimus Prime toy, so as to be used with the similarly-repainted Legends Jetfire figure to form the Optimus's powered up combination. For some reason, he has red eyes.

: This redeco also uses the slightly-smaller fuel tank/elbow tabs from the "Battle Damaged" release.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{anchor|BattleBlades}}[[File:TF2010 ROTF Voy BattleBladesOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|GIVE ME YOUR, UH... MONEY! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Aa-01-battle-blades-prime-japanese-version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I call these bad boys the [[Grindor (ROTF)|"face takers"]] ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''AA-01'''
:*''Accessories'': Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank/gun assemblies, removable "energon swords" (Hasbro version only), removable battle hooks (TakaraTomy version only)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of 2010 ''Transformers'' Voyagers, Battle Blades Optimus Prime is a sculpt that attempts to replicate his Leader Class design, while also being much more movie accurate than the previous Voyager incarnations. He features two [[Dual Energon Swords|energon swords]] made of soft plastic, similar to his Leader Class incarnation, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp.

: He also has a removable [[Matrix of Leadership]] in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic. In an awesome homage, the Movie Matrix rests on a stand molded to look like its Generation 1 incarnation.

: His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two "[[barrage cannon]]s". Oddly enough, these guns are mentioned nowhere on the box even though they would normally be a selling point.

: The [[instructions]] neglect to mention that the entire roof of the cab is on a concealed hinge which greatly eases the difficulty of Prime's transformation. For whatever reason, the instructions treat the toy as if the hinge does not exist, going so far as to show Prime's head magically clipping through his chest to transform. The instructions also neglect to mention that his heel/bumper pieces must be slid out until they ''click'', making the figure just that bit more stable, and that the rotating truck door panels on his upper arms can be pulled further out (but not off) from their sockets, allowing more space for the panels to swing around his hood-arms during transformation. It should be noted that the chest windows on all releases of this sculpt are prone to slight cracking, often out of the packaging.

: The TakaraTomy ''Autobot Alliance'' release of this toy has some significant differences. Color-wise, the red plastic is in a darker shade, his shin and wheel joints are grey rather than Hasbro's bronze, and the Matrix of Leadership has been painted silver. More immediately noticeable is that the dual energon swords have been replaced with a pair of battle hooks, similar to 2010's Leader Class Optimus Prime (see below). However, due to the Japanese release retaining the Hasbro packaging, the box still advertises the swords rather than the hooks.

: This mold was also used to make ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:TF2010 ROTF LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Hasbro makes better toys than Takara.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2010)}}</ul>

: Released in the first wave of ''Transformers'' Leader class toys, this [[retool]] of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class Optimus Prime features the head from [[#BusterOptimus|Buster Optimus Prime]], and has had his blades replaced with semi-articulated Battle Hooks for face-destroying action! He has a darker paint job and sports black splotches on his body and head to signify battle damage. However, due to these extra "battle damage" paint applications, some other paint applications that were present on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release were omitted.

: He also sports a new voice box in robot mode, replacing the infamous "I am Optimus Prime!" with "We must stop the Decepticons!" The international release, however, retains the same abbreviated "Optimus Prime" sound clip as the original release. To the annoyance of many fans, this version was the main version released just about ''anywhere'' outside the United States (all of Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia). The box also mentions racing sounds, which may or may not be referring to the button-activated diesel engine noises carried over from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the figure.

: This version uses the TakaraTomy version of the instructions, which improved upon the original Leader-Class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.
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===''Activators''===
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With just one button push, he's ready to steal your fa-I mean the Cons' faces.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:A small and simple toy, ''[[Activators]]'' Optimus Prime features [[autotransformation]] from truck to robot, activated by a button on his roof. It has no weapons or any other [[gimmick]]s. Then again, Prime's hands are molded into clenched fists.

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[[File:TF2010-toy Activators RallyRumbleOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's Flash cosplay almost went swimmingly.]]
*'''Rally Rumble Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)

:Rally Rumble Optimus Prime is a redeco of the first ''Activators'' toy above, in ''Generation 1''-inspired color scheme (at least for the truck mode) and rally-themed markings like lightning bolts and the number 01.

: During the period between [[December 26]] 2010 and [[January 31]] 2011, Hasbro ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Activator & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Rally Rumble Optimus Prime (as the figure is listed in the thread) was one of the figures distributed.
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==Animated==
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[[File:EZCollectionOptimusPrimeSpecialColor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, April 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''EZ-21'''

:Optimus Prime Clear Ver. (オプティマスプライムクリアVer.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3, under the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' banner. It is a clear version of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' mold, cast in (entirely colorless) clear plastic with opaque paint operations (which is the same paint mask from the original Legends Class toy albeit slightly darker) on the details. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damaged release.

:The toy had a preliminary name: "Optimus Prime Tokubetsu Color" (オプティマスプライム特別カラー, "Optimus Prime Special Color").
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==''EZ Collection Real''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Real Color Ver.)''' (2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)
:Released as part of The blindpacked ''EZ Collection Real'' by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, sharing the same paint mask with the [[#LegendsBattleDamage|Battle Damaged]] figure sans the weathering. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs.

:Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Optimus Prime comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.

:Stock photos showed that his blue paint applications being brighter. This could be a trick of a lightning, since the final product's blue paint applications is still the same dark blue color seen in the Battle Damaged figure.
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==''Dark of the Moon''==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games, and an advertisement flyer promoting the Japanese release of the ''Dark of the Moon'' toyline.}}
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[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Steer clear of hanging cables.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Jet pack]], two rifles, 3-D glasses (Preview Pack)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander class figures, this Optimus Prime is a roughly Scout-sized figure. He comes with a jetpack that can combine with both his truck and robot modes. The jetpack attaches via [[C joint]] clips, and the jetpack can transform in and out of a winged configuration when Optimus is in truck mode. Optimus himself features C joint bars for his smokestacks and trailer hitch, as well as bars on the top of his headache rack, while his hands and jetpack can hold/mount his rifles via C joint-related 3 mm clips/holes.

[[File:DOTM 3DPreview Cyberverse OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|These glasses allow Optimus to see the aliens in his midst. Wait a minute..]]
:Optimus was first released as a "Limited Edition Preview" in [[Calendar|March]] [[2011]], over two months before the full release of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline on [[May 16]], 2011. He comes packaged with a pair of {{w|Anaglyph image|Anaglyph}} 3-D glasses for use on the transformers.com website, but they cannot be used to view 3D movies in cinemas.

:This toy is also notorious for being a shelfwarmer in a small number of Walmart stores for 8 years.

:The figure also saw regular release, with no changes of the figure but lacks 3D glasses.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Perfect for fighting queen xenomorphs.]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Armored Weapons Platform''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is a redeco of the Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, with a lighter gradient paint job that lacks the flames, and with Optimus sporting a G1 insignia. Instead of his jetpack and guns, he comes with his trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform#Cyberverse|Armored Weapons Platform]], which can transform into a base and exo-suit. The trailer itself features movie-style insignias.

:Like the other Cyberverse Action sets, there is an included cardboard backdrop for display.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/AWPOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armored Weapons Platform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"WHAT'S THAT? WHAT DID YOU SAY? I CAN'T HEAR YOU WITH THESE MASSIVE CANNONS FIRING BESIDE MY HEAD!"]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is ''another'' redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, this time with a predominately navy scheme with black accents (which vaguely resembles his Generation 1 colors), and a pair of [[barrage cannon]]s that can be either held or mounted on his smokestacks, as well as a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|handheld swords]]. He is compatible with all his previously released Cyberverse accessories, but not all at once.

:The official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in its packaging featured its name as simply "Optimus Prime", but the final version of the toy available at retail is named "Battle Steel Optimus Prime". He is also mis-transformed in the [[stock photography|stock photo]] to the right: His legs haven't been extended.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderBSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:DOTMBITMCVACOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fighting evil by moonlight / winning love by daylight / never running from a real fight / He is the one named Sailor Prime.]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:A [[Walmart]] exclusive set featuring a [[redeco]] of Optimus Prime in swapped red and blue with light gray and his Cyberverse [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|Armored Weapons Platform]] in dark "night sky" themed colors and stickers.

:The set also includes redecoes of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Ratchet]] and [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]], as well as a large, badly photoshopped diorama featuring a photo of a daytime city with a night backdrop and a ruined Dodge Neon on the right side, complete with Dodge insignia.

:The [[stock photography]] shows the trailer with an intentional defacement mark that does not appear on the retail release. Oops.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMCommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle at the Moonlight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMUGCVCOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime in his early [[Units of time|cycle]]s. His interest in playing Autocops and Robbercons seemed so innocent back then...]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Jetpack, two rifles

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] set featuring a [[redeco]] of the first Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, featuring moderately brighter colors and paint, while his jetpack and rifles are now black, with the jetpack's wings having silver flames. He also lacks the flame pattern on top of his hood, and features different flame patterns on the sides of the hood.

:As with Battle Steel Optimus Prime, his legs haven't been extended in the stock photo. His Jetpack/rifle combo is also installed in the wrong way.

:He comes in a 5-pack with redecos of [[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]], [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Gift Set Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|walmartdlx}}[[File:DOTM Optimus Deluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Exclusive to [[Walmart]], Deluxe Class Optimus Prime features a high range of motion, with ball jointed shoulders and hips, swivels at the neck, knees, and feet, and double swivels in the elbows. As a result of the transformation process, he can also rotate at the waist, though this is hindered considerably by his "backpack" [[kibble]]. This can be remedied by pointing the truck nose downward, as it is in the packaging. Optimus Prime also features the spring loaded "Automorph" feature in his head, if the truck kibble pushes the small grey switch from his back before splitting the chest into half. And due to how close the head of the faceplate and the front unpaintable piece is, Optimus's "nose" section has a tendency to chip off after many transformations.

:Optimus Prime features a [[MechTech]] Blaster that can convert into an Energon Battle Axe reminiscent of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 character]]'s [[Energon-axe|iconic weapon]], though the weapon cannot be locked in battle axe mode. There is also a pair of C joint rods on the underside of both forearms. His MechTech blaster can plug into the port on each of his arms or be held in either hand in robot mode, or plug into one of two holes on his truck roof/robot shoulders.

:After step 5, the instructions did not mention that you should fold back the shoulder panels to form the sleeper part until the 11th step. Care must be taken while transforming the legs: the small peg located on the lower leg can be snapped off due to the peg being slightly thick to accommodate with the hole. Also, take note that Optimus Prime cannot wield 5 mm weapons with longer posts, as the way that his pinky finger is molded prevents the post from pegging down through his hands. Also, take note that the legs' sculpted small rectangle peg (the one that locks the robot mode legs in place) is prone to warping if care is not taken during transformation.

:The hand-painted prototype photos from both the packaging and the instructions shows that Prime had long smokestacks, but it was shortened for safety reasons in the final product.

:His MechTech weapon was redecoed from [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]]'s weapon. This figure was also sold at Universal theme parks in new packaging with ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' branding. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMLunarfireOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Astronaut not included.]]
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*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Cannon

:This redeco of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy is also exclusive to Walmart, features gold flames and highlights, as well as more prominent blue areas. He comes packed with a red version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Cannon.

:Apart from the package art, Lunarfire Optimus Prime's stock photos are extremely difficult to find with an exception of the one included in [[Transformers Generations 2012]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLFOPtimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|MILKMagazineDOTM}}[[File:DOTMMilk-exclusive-optimus-primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the only image we could get that has both of them. Note: both figures have the same accessory, and both accessories don't have golden sections.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Black)''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Mechtech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
:These redecoes of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus prime are exclusives to Hong Kong's [[Milk Magazine]]. They are officially licensed items produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong to celebrate the magazines' 10th year anniversary in [[2011]].

:The "Standard" version sports an extremely detailed "premium" and screen-accurate paint job, while the Black version sports a black deco that makes him look very much like [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|if he is dead]].

:Each figure was sold separately in a black box with a black movie Optimus Prime silhouette that is visible thanks to the "Exclusive Optimus Prime" and the Milk's 10th anniversary logo. The outside of the box prevents anyone from seeing the figure inside, meaning that you have to open to see if the version that you've got is the "Standard" version or the Black version.

:They come packed with the same Mechtech weapon from the first release. The stock photos shows the gun with the same colors from the first release of the mold but all chromed all over when in reality it's all silver.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{Note|All Japanese releases of the toy (excluding prize figures) come with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.}}
[[File:DOTM Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|Yeah, I'm compensating... for YO MOMMA.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Space Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2011]]-[[July 16|07-16]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-17'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, Optimus Prime transforms into an unlicensed modified Peterbilt 379 semi-truck, with heatshield details in his sculpting and translucent solar panels on various parts of his body and huge gas tanks. Optimus himself is differently proportioned, having larger feet and a smaller torso and arms. He also features some [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-kibble/parts]]: His actual windshield chest is being covered by a sculpted panel featuring his characteristic deformed windshield-chest, and a pair of sculpted tires on his thighs. His pair of optics is designed to have a light-piping gimmick, but it was rendered useless since it was painted in smoke gray on top of the colorless transparent plastic.

:He comes with a large [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster that can convert into a "Battle Cannon". Like all of the MechTech Voyager class toys, this deployed form can lock into place. Specifically, the weapon must be pressed all the way in and rotated to lock it.

:In Japan, he was released as "Space Optimus Prime",

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information of ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-MechTech-DA-03-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Omae no kao o kure!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Release exclusively in Japan, this Optimus Prime is a [[retool]] of the figure above, removing the heat shield and solar panels, as well as replacing any rocket booster parts (such as his heels) and gas tanks with normal truck parts. His light-piping eyes are painted in translucent light blue.

:He also has a new [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster with a flip-out [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], and like all Voyager Class MechTech weapons, it can lock into place by latching one of the levers to the body of the gun.

:His MechTech [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|trailer]] opens up much like Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer (as well as being able to stand up to harken back to the Generation 1 [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s upright mode), includes storage for many MechTech weapons inside and out, and is able to transport up to two Deluxe class (or one smaller Voyager) Autobots.

:The flame deco on Optimus's forearm parts (hidden by the wheels) are flipped in the stock photos, which is present in the vehicle mode. The updated version of the photo (seen in the packaging) features the correct deco. Meanwhile, all of the stock photos of the Ion Blaster/Energy Blade (sans the extra step instruction) depicts the blade as a painted opaque piece.

:The instructions also depict his fuel tank assemblies being positioned like the first figure's gas tanks, though you can swivel them frontwards for a better appearance, as seen in the stock photo.

:The figure omits the extended pieces of the side doors in vehicle mode (the ones which can be seen above the gas tanks in robot mode), leaving the sides of the robot mode's chest exposed. There was a variant version which has the extended pieces, covering the gaps behind the front wheels in truck mode.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-p4S9Lm7c]</ref>

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[[File:DOTMtoy-OptimusPrimeVoyagerwithComettor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''They don't want to hurt me 
''Or my dad or my mom. 
''All they want to do is 
''Take me to the prom.'']]

*'''Optimus Prime''' / '''Includes Deluxe Class Comettor''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank gun assemblies, removable Battle Hooks

:This [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and retool of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]] features the Japanese release's hooks (instead of swords), plus an all-new [[mouthplate]]-less, mouthed face. As part of the set's lunar theme, reflections of stars are painted across his vehicle mode sides and on his windshield, with a sharp reflection of [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in one of his windows. This time, his [[Matrix of Leadership]] is cast in orange plastic.

:This exclusive has a peculiar and common error in that the arm hooks' hubs stick out farther than they should, causing a gap that runs down the middle of the cab's nose in vehicle mode.

:This Optimus Prime cannot tow the [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|Mechtech trailer]], as the original mold has no trailer hitch to begin with.

:Optimus comes with a "bonus value" Deluxe Class toy, [[Comettor (DOTM)|Comettor]]. The pair together cost a dollar less than a regular Voyager Class toy. It was also available at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, with Comettor ''not'' highlighted as a "bonus" figure.

:In [[Australia]], this release was available at [[Kmart]] for a considerably lower price than a regular Voyager Class toy.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechVoyager FireburstOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Give me your..." ''[Deploys axe]'' "'''SOUL!!'''"]]
*'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA24'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Rifle/[[Cybertanium]] Battle Axe

:Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of the standard ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime, sporting a darker shade of blue and a "burning" color scheme that includes replacing all translucent blue parts with translucent orange. Because of this, his light-piped eyes were neutered by opaque light blue paint.

:He comes with a MechTech rifle that converts into a large battle axe, and can be locked in by pulling the lever all the way in and tilting it into a gap to the left. The rifle has a separate flip-out handle, while the axe uses the rifle's long barrel as the handle, meaning that Optimus can grip the axe with both of his hands. This weapon was also retooled in a running change, adding a stop to the handle instead of relying solely on the gear system to prevent the locking assembly from flying off into parts unknown.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Voyager LuckyDraw TritaniumOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime (with [[Armored Weapons Platform#TritaniumPrime|trailer]]) is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to have entered all three ''Dark of the Moon'' campaigns (beginning on [[May 14]], 2011). This toy is limited to 100 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager-Class two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon

: This [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains an unchanged ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime alongside [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberArmour|a unique redeco of Voyager-Class Shockwave]].

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*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this is a battle-damaged redeco of the initial ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime toy. Unlike the other figures in this set, Optimus received a different set of MechTech weapons from his standard release: he was given redecos of [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]]'s cannons.

:He was sold with a grey and purple redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#StreetsideBotBrawl|Shockwave]] and a battle-damaged redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUSBBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Streetside Bot Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron-Con-2012-Voyager-OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mind me, just pelvic thrusting over here.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer Special Edition/Optimus Prime Universal Studios Edition''' (Cybertron Con 2012 exclusive, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Available as a [[Cybertron Con 2012]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy retool of the Voyager Class figure. While the individual Optimus figure shares the same paint operations, his trailer was decorated with a Universal Studios & Transformers: The Ride logo patterns. It included a new collector coin.
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===Leader Class toys===
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*'''Striker Optimus''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 17]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA28'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield

: Labeled as a "[[Triple Changer]]", Striker Optimus is a redeco and retool of ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class Jetwing Optimus Prime, with new weapons. The base figure has most of the same mold changes as Jetwing Optimus Prime (see below), but has been altered further; in particular, the transforming smokestacks and fuel tanks/ion blaster parts have been replaced with retooled regular tanks that now function as mounts for the new accessories. The colors on the toy are darker than Jetwing Optimus, with a different flame deco that extends farther along the sides of the toy. Additionally, two new 5 mm holes have been added to the gray hinge behind the cab in order to accommodate the [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Japan]]-exclusive battle blade accessories. The "I am Optimus Prime" saying of Buster Optimus Prime has also been replaced with the "We must stop the Decepticons!" saying of 2010 ''Transformers'' Optimus Prime, although batteries are not included.

:He comes with a shield with a fold-out handle, allowing Optimus to hold onto it with either hand in robot mode. It has a simple transformation gimmick for vehicle mode which is activated by pressing a button at the top of the shield, causing the sides to spring outwards. In vehicle mode, the shield can be laid flat across the bed of the truck, attaching via a post on the back onto the truck’s trailer hitch. Alternatively, the bumpers on the shield can be rotated outwards, and the front can be bent down in order to form a new front end and hood for "battle vehicle mode", resembling the [[Stealth Force]] vehicle modes seen in ''Dark of the Moon''.

:The figure also comes with two gun accessories, the "Eliminator Gun" and "Assault Blaster", which combine into the "Mega Striker", a rifle that closely resembles the one used in ''Dark of the Moon''. The separate guns also have a MechTech-style transformation, and pulling a lever transforms them into alternate crossbow-like shapes. In "battle vehicle mode", the sides of the truck are rotated up, and the guns can be attached by small pegs to holes in the modified smokestacks, or they can plugged into any of the standard connection points with their [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]s... except the ones on the hinge behind the cab, since those are supposed to be for his Energon battle blades.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his new rifle in its combined mode for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Due to the remolding of the smokestacks, Striker Optimus cannot use the Jetwing pack in robot mode.
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*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]

:A re-release of the [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime two-pack]], this time in ''Dark of the Moon''-branded packaging.

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[[File:Rotf_vs_dotm_jet_power_buster_optimus_prime_blaster_paint_apps.jpg|left|upriught=1.4|thumb|left|ROTF Buster/Jetpower silver painted barrel vs. DOTM Jetpower unpainted grey plastic barrel.]]

The DOTM packaging release of this 2-pack features an altered paint application on Optimus Prime's ion blaster/barrage cannon. On the original ROTF packaging release, the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster is painted silver with a black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is left as unpainted grey plastic (exactly like the blaster on the original single-boxed ROTF Buster Optimus Prime). After receiving numerous reports from customers that the silver paint on the slide-out barrel was easily scraped off by merely transforming it from gas tank to blaster, Takara-Tomy briefly stated in an interview that they had addressed the issue for the Dark of the Moon packaged version by swapping the placement of the silver paint application. Thus, the Dark of the Moon packaged version now features the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster as unpainted grey plastic with an unchanged black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is now painted silver.

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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader 2-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the ''Movie'' Leader Class toy, Optimus Prime comes in a Taiwanese-exclusive two-pack alongside the ''Movie'' Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Megatron]] toy.

===Supreme Class toys===
[[File:DOTM MechTech JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insert [[John DiMaggio|Aquaman]]'s rousing song of heroism right here.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, Australia: [[June 11]], Japan: [[June 18]]-[[June 19|19]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA15'''
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Jetwing Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime, with an accompanying large jet pack and massive dual Gatling Cannons. The base Optimus Prime figure has several modifications including: a new stomach area and elbow flares to reflect the changes to Optimus Prime's CG model in ''Dark of the Moon'', modified lower arms to incorporate MechTech ports and clips for the cannons, and a retooled area under his back so the jet pack can fit on more securely. The dual energon blades mounted on his arms have been removed. The toy retains Buster Optimus Prime's electronics, but batteries are not included.

:The Jetwing jet pack attaches onto Optimus Prime via a part that hooks onto one of the hinges behind his neck, and a spring-loaded clamp that latches onto a recessed area under Optimus's back. The fuel tanks that form Optimus's Ion Blaster must be removed for this mode, and they can be stored inside the engines for the jet pack. The Jetwing can be used on previous Leader Optimus Primes from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' onwards, but due to the lack of modifications seen in Jetwing Optimus Prime, the combination isn't as stable. The jet pack features four MechTech ports on the main wing articulation points, and two [[C joint]] mounting points on each wing. The Gatling Cannons both feature two MechTech ports and 2 C joint mounts on either side of each cannon.

:The design of the Jetwing jet pack and its cannons were based upon earlier concept art for Optimus Prime's flight tech for ''Dark of the Moon'', and as such are not accurate to how his equipment appears in the movie itself.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Jetwing Optimus Prime was available for early purchase in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2011 (held at Tokyo Bic Sight) on [[June 18]] to [[June 19|19]], shortly before its wide release in July.

:However, the toy was available in [[Australia]] a week before the Tokyo Toy Show, packaged in translated English packaging and instructions by Tomy Asia.
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*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version was to have been a Japanese raffle prize exclusive to Circle K<ref>http://tyouhen2.seesaa.net/article/194776966.html</ref> stores, along the lines of the clear ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Optimus Prime (see above). No official information about it or the other raffle prizes ever appeared after the initial images surfaced.

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[[File:DOTMDarkNightwatchJetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Despite his [[Scourge (RID)#Notes|color]], we can assure you this one is not a bad guy.]]
*'''JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver.''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver. is a black, teal, and [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]] redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime exclusive to the Asian market. He appears to have been based on the cancelled TakaraTomy contest prize Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version (see above), with a few color alterations here and there, plus the obvious addition of chrome. It was originally solicited by online retailers as the far goofier-sounding "Dark Nightwatch Jetwing Optimus Prime".

:It comes in packaging identical to TakaraTomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime figure, with the exception of an additional sticker on the front denoting the toy's name.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-JetwingOptimusPrimeAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Violently'' shoots rainbow-colored Nerf darts when fired.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:This redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime is a North American [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] and 2013 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. Among other deco changes, he features Generation 1-style trailer stripes on his Jetwing jet pack, Movie-style flame color gradient on his Gatling Cannons, and [[AllSpark Power]] blue paint on the mechanical detailing.

:The box seems to have been created rather hastily from the Japanese original. It is roughly identical to the Tomy release, but with the Japanese text edited out... mostly. Random Japanese text remains floating in space on the top of the back panel and underneath the "Jetwing Optimus Prime" name on the front. Curiously, the left flap has been rewritten to eliminate mention of [[NEST]] and the jetpack's ability to detach, while the right flap has been (badly) edited to remove all mentions of [[MechTech]].
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===Ultimate===
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[[File:DOTM UltimateOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Truck forearms of '''DOOM'''!]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA32'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Billed on his packaging as "BIGGEST Optimus Prime Toy!", Ultimate Optimus Prime consists of an articulated tractor-trailer. The cab can transform into a "normal" Optimus Prime on its own, roughly equivalent to a Voyager in size and complexity, though with a lower degree of screen-accuracy than most large Optimus toys. Prime has 5 mm fist holes, as well as additional 5 mm ports on his front wheel wells and both sets of external fuel tanks. Four of these remain available in robot mode. The trailer has twelve more 5 mm ports. Despite this, the toy comes with no weapons scaled such that the cab-only robot can usefully wield them.

:The real selling point of the toy, however, is the colossal Omega Combat Armor. [[Armored Weapons Platform#Ultimate|Optimus's trailer]] transforms into nearly two feet of limb extensions, armor, and wings. The armor remains completely integrated (except for the Ultimax Super Cannon) during transformation, with no [[Partformer|partsforming]], although this renders the final power-up robot mode somewhat limited in articulation, having no leg articulation whatsoever aside from swinging the hips out slightly and twisting at the ankles for maximum stability. The armor adds six more 5 mm ports of dubious utility around the feet, retains the four from the cab robot and the eight from the trailer (on the backs of the wings), and has his own pair of 5 mm fist holes. In trailer mode, it can hold itself up using folding blue supports, although the attached ball-jointed struts make it somewhat less than realistic.

:The centerpiece of the power-up robot mode is Prime's gigantic Ultimax Super Cannon, an electronic light-and-sound weapon the size and mass of a Deluxe figure. The whole cannon attaches to a special socket slightly behind Prime's shoulders, can store on the back or flip over to be gripped in both fists in armor mode, or stored upside-down underneath the trailer in truck mode. When pointed forward, the cannon has a larger helmet styled after Prime's own with a large translucent face shield featuring a painted targeting system. The weapon has three electronic modes: each of two small buttons plays its own weapon-firing noise and flashes one set of lights, while the large pull-switch in the cannon's center plays the sounds of a powerful barrage, flashing both sets of lights and (every third time) finishing off with the declaration "I am Optimus Prime". The Ultimax Super Cannon also has two of its own 5 mm ports for even more MechTech firepower. When mounted on his back, the Cannon has two hook-like sections that securely lock into the "backpack", allowing the Ultimax weapon to serve as a handle for Optimus's imaginary "flight" operations.

:Although the trailer is made exclusively for the cab with which it comes, it is scaled much more closely to and can be pulled by Optimus Prime's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class iteration.

:In Japan, Ultimate Optimus Prime comes with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/UltimateOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-UltimateOptimusPrimeYOTD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, there's ''going'' to be fireworks...]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:This is a redeco of Ultimate Optimus Prime. While Prime himself only features a red grill, the [[Armored Weapons Platform#YOTDPrime|trailer]] has been extensively redecoed, with an ornate golden Chinese dragon being painted on the trailer panels, and the various gray parts of the trailer panels, armor, and cannon being replaced by blue, red, gold, and burgundy. The toy was released as a "{{w|Dragon (zodiac)|Year of the Dragon}}" Special Edition in [[2012]], since the Chinese Zodiac sign for that year is the Dragon.

:While the original Asian release of this figure was sold in [[multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging, it was later made available in North America as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive, this time in English-only packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/YOTDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Robo Power''===
====''Activators''====
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Optimus Prime (released under the [[Robo Power]] subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. You simply slam him down on the big blue button on the back end of his truck mode and he transforms thanks to spring-loaded mechanisms. To transform him back, just slam him down again on the same blue button.

:Shockingly, he actually has arm articulation! Swivels at his shoulders allow you to rotate his arms 360 degrees! Go little Prime! Unfortunately, because his big blue button sits right under his feet, his robot mode is a little unstable when it comes to standing.

:Prime was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
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====''Bash Bots''====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Autobot.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Starscream''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Optimus Prime is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Starscream (instead of his nemesis Megatron).
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====''Go-Bots''====
[[File:DOTMGoBotsOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|woobwoobwoobwoobwoob]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:[[Robo Power#Go-Bots|Go-Bot]]s Optimus Prime is built around the same pull-back and auto-transform mechanisms as all the ''Dark of the Moon'' Go-Bots toys. Prime's pull-back motor can be used in either robot or vehicle mode.

:In robot mode, the motor gimmick really comes to the fore—his head, shoulders, and legs move in time with his forward movement. His legs pump up and down, his shoulders pump up and down, and his head rocks side-to-side. This gives the toy the illusion that it's running, rather than just rolling.

:The other gimmick for Prime is his auto-transform gimmick. From truck mode, push him down on his back bumper and his bonnet automatically folds back and his arms automatically pop out. He needs to be transformed back manually.

:In robot mode, Go-Bots Optimus Prime has a limited swivel joint for head articulation, and while he has other movable joints, all of them are spring-loaded and unable to hold a pose.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Robo Fighters Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with five points of [[articulation]]. Sliding down the Autobot sigil on his chest armor reveals guns inside his torso, as well as deploying cannons from his shoulders.
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==''Asia Premium Series''==
[[File:APStoy-APS01StrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I even cost the same as [[#Leader Class toys 4|the other guy]]. It pays to wait, doesn't it?]]
*'''Striker Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 6|11-06]]-12)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS01'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, two battle blades

:The first release in the Asian-exclusive ''[[Asia Premium Series]]'' toyline is an extensive redeco of the previously-Japanese exclusive [[#Leader Class toys 4|Striker Optimus]]. He features a comprehensive paint scheme directly based on [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime]], with blue pinstriped flames, lots of silver paint, and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, although his hands are left unpainted in favor of painting his mirrors silver. Along with his standard accessories, he also comes with 2 battle blades, which were previously exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. He features the "We must stop the Decepticons!" voice chip, but batteries are not included. Rather helpfully, his instructions are supplemented with text instructions written in English for all the steps, as well as the additional photographs used for the previous Striker Optimus toy.

:Originally set for a September 28th release, it ended up being delayed to 6th November instead.
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[[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, 2015)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U'''
**Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks

:[[Asia Premium Series]] Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime (with a maskless head from Buster Optimus Prime), this figure features '''loads''' of accessories from the Striker & Jetwing figures, and includes brand-new knuckle and battle hooks based on the HFTD Optimus', which can be installed in either hand. The figure lacks the chrome of previous releases, instead opting for silver paint. The pin-striping is also absent, but he does have painted pupils. The figure also features 2-2-1 articulated fingers, which the [[#Leader Class toys 2|first Leader Class]] did not have due to budget cuts. The ion cannon included lacks the black paint application, leaving it completely silver. When purchased from select retailers, this toy will also include a shiny metal number plate and a bonus mini [[AllSpark]] cube accessory. His instructions depict a weaponized mode which has some clearance issues, as his Gatling guns are shown attached to the Jetwing, which pushes against his arms. His Eliminator Gun and Assault Blaster cannot tab into the Gatling gun tightly either.

:Mold degradation is evident in this release, as the bumper of the vehicle mode is notably bent.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleOptimusPrimeToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait, you bought the Victory of the Fallen set already? how about a [[A Prime Problem|race]] with your set's Prime?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime toy, although the color scheme appears to be ''the exact same'' as (or he's probably a re-release of) his Victory of The Fallen 5-pack toy. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-Movie-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He decided to take that weapon since [[Jolt (ROTF)#IDW movie comics|Jolt's absence]].]]
*'''G1 Optimus Prime & Movie Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Hand Cannon, trailer

:''Chronicle'' "Movie Optimus Prime" is an e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime figure, and comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|Optimus Prime figure]]. The center rectangular section of the inside of the trailer can be pulled out and flipped to reveal a round indent on the underside, sized to fit a bottle cap figurine. Instead of the blaster/axe MechTech weapon the original release of the figure came with, Prime is armed with a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]]'s Blaster/Hand Cannon weapon.

:The set comes with a deluxe-scaled version of Prime's ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|trailer]], which is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.
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==''Kre-O''==
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus]]), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

{{note|Unless otherwise noted, the following ''Age of Extinction Kre-O'' sets were available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US.}}

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[[File:Kreo-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus evasion.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shotgun optional.]]
*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': Evasion mode Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CellBlockBreakout|Bumblebee]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AgeOfExinction|Vehicon]]

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's rusty, crusty "evasion mode" from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie. He has a ferrous-metal backpack, which is used to interact with the magnetic parts in the various sets. In this specific set's case, it's so he can be grabbed by the buildable [[Strafe (AOE)#Kre-O|Strafe]]'s dino-claws, once Strafe uses said claws to open up the "laser" cage made to contain Optimus. (Yeah, we know Strafe appears way after Optimus ditched this look in the movie.)

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus gold.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': Gold Knight Optimus Prime, Vehicon x2
**''Accessories'': Buildable spear

: "Gold Knight Optimus Prime" is based on the character's less-screen-accurate-and-toy-only gold knight design, carrying a built-up long spear with which to prod on the huge buildable [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]] t-rex.

:Some promo photos show Optimus with a [[tamopgraph]] on the mouthplate, but the final version is blank.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman#Kre-O|Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's design from the Age of Extinction movie. This set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast and a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] super-robot.

:The stock photos shows that his mouthplate was unpainted.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE DinoHauler.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''275'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human Autobot Driver.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Optimus Prime Dino Hauler]]" set is a buildable vehicle mode Optimus Prime in longnose truck form, with a cage-like trailer, designed to carry the buildable Dinobot beast [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Snarl]]. Curiously, this set does ''not'' come with an Optimus Kreon, but it's not like there's not a ton of them in other sets.

: He comes with a driver mini-Kreon who can be [[Cade Yeager]] if you like.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE CustomKreon.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Axes and guns but no sword.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7836'''
**''Collection'': '''Collection 1'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, blaster, battle-axe, smokestack backpack, wing-pack, extra body parts

: Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction'' Custom Kreons, this Optimus comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and blaster are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable battle-axe, a buildable smokestack-pack, and an extra [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.

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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-optimus-prime-kreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]], Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]]
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This Kreon of Optimus Prime is very, very similar to both the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" and the "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" Optimus Kreons. This one however has silver hands, a light smirk under his facemask, and lacks the clip-on smokestacks.

:This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusPrimeDinobotRide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Optimus Minor?]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, robot sword

: This version of Optimus uses the micro-Kreon build introduced in the ''Kre-O Cityville Invasion'' sets. He comes with a mini-build of dino-mode [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#DinobotRide|Grimlock]] as part of a small bagged kit.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at Toys"R"Us, given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014. Remaining stock of the kit (new condition, of course) is later dumped to several Hobby Shops in Asia.

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[[File:Kre-O-Decepticon-Replicator-Optimus-Prime-Kreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], Optimus Prime, "Scientist", [[Stinger (AOE)#Kre-O|Stinger]]
**''Accessories'' Optimus rifle

:This iteration of Optimus is incredibly similar to the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" and "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" Optimusses. In fact, the ''only'' difference between this Kreon and the Factory Battle Optimus is the face: this one has a closed-mouth frown and blue eyebrows.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE SilverKnight.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Drift, Optimus Prime, Hound, Crosshairs, Bumblebee
**''Accessories'': Spear

: This Optimus takes on the "Silver Knight" deco of so many toys. He comes with a dual-bladed spear, .

: He was only available in a five-pack of Kreons of main Autobots from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'', but with all of them in "Silver Knight" decos ''not'' from that movie.

: This set was made available at the "[[Transformers Exhibition]]" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]], but was available at "normal" retail elsewhere.

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus Universal4pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]], Optimus Prime, [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This version of "movie" Optimus is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' incarnation, as that's how he appears in "[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]" and as a mascot character on the park grounds. He is available exclusively in a box set sold at The Ride's gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of ''only'' being available at the park proper, the four-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies. Optimus's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Optimus's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics (his arm-mounted smokestacks) have been lightened considerably and lost a significant amount of metallic sheen.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again ''again'', now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Yes, this is different from all the others.]]
* '''Transformers: Age of Extinction Blu-ray and KRE-O pack''' (2014)

: This version of the Optimus Prime Kreon is based on the "knight armor" version of Optimus from late in the movie. That's about it.

: He was only available in the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Blu-Ray + DVD release of the ''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' film, packed in with an exclusive [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Galvatron]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: One of the Mini-Con limb-bots (Soundwave helmet) is based on the original movie version of Optimus. The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). And the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''Movie Trilogy Series''==
[[File:MovieTrilogyOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Movie Trilogy Series|Trailer]]

:Another redeco of Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Prime, this release uses a darker grey, a less magenta-y red, and less gold on the front end. Included is the trailer originally available with the ''Chronicle'' release. The trailer holds up to seven MechTech or similar 5 mm peg accessories. Four holes are located on the top-front end of the trailer, with another three inside. The door also folds down to become a ramp, and the inside of the trailer is big enough for several Legion or Commander Cyberverse toys, or one smaller-end Deluxe figure. Two [[C joint]] bars also run along the bottom of both sides.

:The center section of the inner trailer floor has been retooled so it can no longer be pulled out and flipped over, since bottle cap figurines aren't really sold in the West outside of import shops. However, the framework on the bottom of the trailer can be unscrewed to allow this piece to be flipped or, for the more industrious fan, have the tabs removed to restore the function. There is still an indent to make flipping the sliding section up easier, hinting at the neutered feature.

:Unlike both the Walmart exclusive Deluxe figure and the Japanese release, no weapon accessories are included.

:Amusingly, the packaging still showcases 3 canceled Movie Trilogy Series Deluxe class toys.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Gum-2014-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2014)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Optimus Prime is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.
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==''Age of Extinction''==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
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[[File:Smash-and-Change-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is... okay, maybe not.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]]

:Smash & Change Optimus Prime is a simple figure that transforms by "smashing" the rear end of the truck/the robot's feet into the ground. He features only elbow articulation in robot mode and includes a sword accessory that can be held in his hand or mounted on the side of his truck mode. The handle on the rear of his truck mode is molded to emulate his Vector Shield.

:Unfortunately, a large amount of people have stated their copies have had loose mushroom pegs on the arms, causing them to fall off, combine that with a loose [[5 mm post]] on his sword and now you have an immobile [[brick (term)|brick]]!

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[[File:AoE smash and change Silver Knight Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Smash & Change Optimus Prime toy featuring silver plastic & painted parts.

:Smash & Change Silver Knight Optimus Prime also shares the same ''Thrilling 30'' number as ''Platinum Edition'' Silver Knight Optimus Prime below.

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[[File:AoE 1-step Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Similar to the ''[[Activators]]'' toyline, One-Step Changer Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation. He features swivel articulation in the head and both arms. He shares a similar (not identical) transformation with his fellow One-Step changer, Hound. Also, due to his transformation scheme, his shoulders can be pushed forward (the arms is pushed on the same time), which also allows him to wield a close ranged weapons with longer handles with both hands.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on One-Step Changer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-AOE-1-Step-Changer-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes a Silver Knight redeco of the One-Step Changer Optimus Prime toy.

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[[File:Power-battler-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Battlers, 2014)

:Power Battlers Optimus Prime is a simplified, deluxe-class sized toy with a 'Blade Strike' gimmick in robot mode when his legs are squeezed. Due to his gimmick, he ends up having ''four'' arms. Unfortunately, Power Battlers Optimus Prime has ''very limited'' articulation on his shoulders.

:His stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his legs were not folded out. This mold was later redecoed into Power Battler [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Lost Age Series|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Battlers Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Stomp-and-chomp-grimlock-optimus-prime-statue.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)

:The included static non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride Stomp & Chomp Grimlock in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if the said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

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[[File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Warning: Sparks may shoot to your ''face''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Dino Sparkers Optimus Prime is a static, non-artiulated figure of Optimus Prime's "evasion mode" body, wielding a sword and riding on a translucent chunk of plastic that sorta resembles [[Grimlock (AOE)#Dino Sparkers|Grimlock]]'s [[beast mode]]. Pulling back and releasing it causes [[sparking gimmick|"cold" sparks]] to flash inside the dino's back end.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dino Sparker Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
===="First Edition" toys====
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[[File:AOEtoy-FirstEditionOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you paid 80 bucks for this... you have our condolences.]]
*'''First Edition Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''14 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

: First Edition Optimus Prime is, as his title suggests, the first toy available to the public from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]]. Prime is a Leader Class-sized figure, featuring his new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck vehicle mode and his updated robot mode from the film (well, mostly based on his initial design rather than the final design in the movie). His transformation is much simpler than his counterparts from the previous three movie lines, being billed as transforming in "15 easy steps." His torso, shoulders, upper legs, and the vehicle mode grill are all completely chromed with the exception of minor blue and red details painted on his chest. However, this comes at the expense of his smokestacks and wheels being bare gray plastic, whereas they are chromed in the film. His [[shellformer|simplified transformation]] also comes at the expense of having a very bulky "backpack" of [[kibble]] composed of the rear of the truck cab and the fuel tanks, limiting his shoulder and hip [[articulation]]. His truck kibble can be detached from the main figure to form the majority of his vehicle mode on its own, though this is not an intended feature of the toy.

:He includes the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield accessories, which he can respectively wield and mount on his left forearm, all via a 5 mm post. In truck mode, the sword is stored underneath, while the shield mounts onto the trailer hitch. The sword also features a [[5 mm post|5 mm post]] on its hilt. Interestingly, the truck mode is able to pull G1 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:He was only available as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States, but was also released at brick and mortar retails in Australia and Hasbro's Asian markets, such as Singapore. Oddly enough, even though the official press release for the figure identifies it as "14 of 30" in Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30#30 exclusive toys|Thrilling 30]]'' campaign, the [[packaging]] does not sport any such markings.<ref name="fepress">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/news/Transformers-Movie-4-Optimus-Prime-Action-Figure-First-Edition.cfm Official Hasbro press release for ''Age of Extinction'' First Edition Optimus Prime]</ref> To complicate matters further, a later retrospective by Hasbro on Facebook identifies ''another'' product as "14 of 30", which doesn't sport any such markings on its packaging ''either''.<ref name="retro">[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/743925055677691 Hasbro Thrilling 30 retrospective] on Facebook, mirrored [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/hasbro-transformers-30th-anniversary-thrilling-30-exclusives-retrospective-gallery-181598/ here] on TFW2005.</ref>

:Some units lack the silver paint on the sword and shield, and the grey plastic is a lighter shade.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FEOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-PlatinumEditionSilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Surprise! You get to buy ''two'' of me!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

:A redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime in the 'Silver Knight' scheme, molded in light grey plastic and sporting many paint operations, with the sword and shield molded in clear light blue plastic. Like all of the AOE "Silver Knight" Optimus Prime toys, this was a Target exclusive. [[:File:PlatinumEditiontoy-SilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|Initial stock photos]] of the toy were missing the silver and chrome paint apps, which were later corrected.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetPlatinumSKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumOptimusPrimeTrailer.jpg|thumb|upright=2.10|Surprise! You get to buy ''three'' of me! And now with 25% more chrome!]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Trailer and Sideswipe''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:Another redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime with a retooled faceplated head and a more stylised flame deco(now based of the red-orange fade seen in the original Peterbilt Optimus) and is slathered in chrome. He comes in a two-pack with a redecoed ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Sideswipe]], using the alternate [[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] head, along with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] trailer without [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]].

:Optimus Prime comes with the same sword, now molded in orange plastic with no paint operations. This set omits the shield seen in the First Edition and Silver Knight versions of this mold. It is omitted as there is no place in the truck mode to store it, since the trailer now takes over the trailer hitch, which is where the shield was supposed to be stored, though you ''technically'' could have stored it in the trailer. This toy is still compatible with the First Edition and Silver Knight versions of the shield, though neither match the color scheme well.

:The stock photo on the right shows him with the side panels of the truck on his backpack incorrectly flipped out. They should be split and tabbed together.

:In the United States, this set was a "shared exclusive" between [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Toys"R"Us]], and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]. In Canada and Singapore, it was exclusive to Toys"R"Us, whereas in Australia, it was a Myer exclusive. In Taiwan, it was made available for purchase during an event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.
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====Legion Class toys====
{{Note|All of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys features an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
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[[File:Lost Age OptimusPrimeClearVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"It's true. This mould is back!" "Yes, consumers, and this time no force in the universe can stop me."]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.)''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:One of the very first toys to be released as a freebie for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.) is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime in black and clear blue plastic, available only in the August 2014 issue of the said magazine. His only paint operations are on his abdomen and face, but stickers for additional detail are included on the issue's sticker sheet. Optimus Prime has been slightly retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' Battle Command Optimus Prime and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Stomp & Chomp [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Grimlock]].

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014)
:The single carded release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US and [[Asda]] in the UK. Deco changes included in this toy are the top half of the knee armor's blue being omitted and an Autobot insignia tampographed on the left knee, and similar to the Legends Class Power Armor Optimus Prime: the red arms, and the abdomen was replaced into blue.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Walmart Legion Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I got my old paint job back, can you [[Hasbro|guys]] give me retooled hands now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion Class two-pack, 2014)
:Optimus Prime is another redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, features gunmetal-stque grey plastic, and his paint operations being similar to the [[#Legends Class toys 2|first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toy]]. He is also packaged with [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], himself a redeco of none other than [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock]]. Like other Legion-themed product, he is exclusive to Walmart in the US and Asda in the UK.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legion Class 2-pack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:Lost Age AD-09 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know you want me.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD09'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' toys, this Japanese-exclusive redeco of [[#Deluxe Class toys|2007 ''Transformers'' Protoform Optimus Prime]] is given a ''Generation 1''-styled color scheme (which is ''also'' based on his appearances in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Foundation]]'' comic-book mini-series). It was unclear whether the now-blue flame effect was meant to represent his jetpack blast effect or his atmospheric entry heat effect, which is for no reason: entirely blue instead of hot red.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack deluxe Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shinybots! Roll Out and Be FABULOUS!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toy, this Optimus Prime has large portions of his body, mostly his truck parts, vacuum metalized silver, and his light-piped eyes were neutered by blue paint. He comes with a redeco of Generation 1 [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'s sword, which can be wielded by his 5 mm-compatible hands (Although not shown in the instructions). As his body, legs, and front truck kibble were chromed, care must be taken while transforming, ''especially'' with the shoulder kibble & the bottom leg's posts (This can be amended if you slightly widen the holes with 3 mm hand drills). As with the original ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class figure, the instructions don't mention about forming the sleeper part until step 10, the pinky finger prevented the sword to peg down through his hands, and of course: his truck mode can attach with the Armored Weapons Platform included in the ''Chronicle'' or the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure. This figure has slightly loose shoulder joints.

:This figure was only available in a two-pack with a Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Target2Pack|Grimlock]] figure. The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-EvasionModeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Continuing Megatron's legacy of being a drifting, shotgun-toting hobo hiding from the feds. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-02 Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A little less blue goes a long way. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Evasion Mode Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese Name'': '''Classic Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD02'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Evasion Mode Optimus Prime" is based on the character's initial form in the film, transforming from a cab-over semi-truck into a robot mostly similar to his previous movie design. The truck mode is heavily based on Generation 1 Optimus Prime's White Freightliner WFT alt mode in both sculpt and deco, although it draws a few details, such as the singular smokestack and wheel designs, from the heavily faded Marmon 97 seen on-screen. In robot mode, he sports faux-kibble windows and, amusingly, ''two'' false smokestacks. Unfortunately, due to the way his arms transform, he lacks actual elbow joints, which makes the lower forearm the only poseable section. Optimus can wield weapons with longer posts while his hands are in a "default" 90° position. Also, while you transform him back to truck mode, his hands must be in the same sideways position to ensure the truck kibble is properly flushed.

:Optimus includes a spring-loaded missile-firing "ion cannon" modeled after Megatron's shotgun from ''Dark of the Moon'', with the missile features a sculpted shotgun nozzle on the front section. It can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck cab or truck bed via 5 mm post, and, in an unadvertised feature, sports tabs on the rear-most handle that allow the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Megatron toy]] to wield it.

:In time-honored tradition, Prime's instructions depict the toy with an alternate "[[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]]" head – in this case, a version with the faceplate deployed, used on the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' and "Rusty" releases of the figure (see below). Additionally, his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts him with extra white/silver [[Paint operation|paint detail]]s, especially on his chest and wheel rims, as well as having gray upper arms with red details, among other differences.

:Despite his relatively small truck mode (which is almost as small as a Deluxe class toy, but slightly larger than his ''Generation 1'' toy's truck) he is quite tall.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, is dubbed "Classic Optimus Prime", and opts for a deco closer to Prime's previous on-screen appearances, omitting the blue paint on his feet and hands to reveal the gray plastic underneath, and adding new paint details all over. Instead of painting it in clear light blue, his light-piping eyes are neutered with opaque light blue paint.

:The faceplated version of the mold was used to make [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/EMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Evasion Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]]
*'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of TakaraTomy's ''Movie Advanced Series'' lineup, Revenge Optimus Prime is redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades mold, featuring darker plastic, a pair of flip-out swords (the second release of this mold since [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].) from the Hasbro release, and chromed fuel tank-guns & sun visors. His shins & wheel joints are bronze from the Hasbro release as opposed to the grey of Takara's ''Autobot Alliance'' release.

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[[File:Evolution2PackAOEOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Evolution 2-Pack Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Two-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2017]]-[[October 3|10-3]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A Voyager-class two pack of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], representing the Generation 1 version of the character, and a redeco of ''Age of Extinction'' Evasion Optimus Prime representing the Movie character (The deco patterns is most likely to emulate the character's design in 2007, with vague results). Like Rusty Optimus Prime (seen below), he features flames on his vehicle mode doors.

:Unlike the stock photography, the actual toy doesn't feature a [[mouthplate]]. In October, the two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The robot mode stock photo lacks the gun nozzle/missile.

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For a bot who's supposed to be in hiding, he's sure got a lot of chrome.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Released as a two-pack with Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]], ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime with chromed shoulders, fists, pelvis, lower stomach and leg sides. He features a headsculpt with a mouthplate. His truck stripe is now white.

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[[File:Milk-Magazine-Evasion-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Counselor Prime, what do you think?"]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Damage Color''' (Milk Magazine exclusive, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:This hand-made custom of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime figure is exclusive to Hong Kong's Milk Magazine. It's an officially licensed item produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong. The weathering was done by Ori Toy.

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[[File:Lost Age TRU JP rusty Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't believe people are willing to pay a fortune for a dirt-covered Ultra Magnus cab that's missing its trailer-armor.]]
*'''Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[August 18|08-18]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode toy, Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime features extensive paint applications to give him a screen-accurate vehicle mode, and was released as a Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive. It uses the alternate, faceplated head mold.

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[[File:Takaratomy-gold-classic-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No wonder why [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] is hunting him.]]
*'''Limited Color Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (Battle Command Campaign, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Limited to 10 pieces, Limited Color Optimus Prime (限定カラークラシックオプティマスプライム) is a gold chrome redeco of the Voyager Class figure, released as part of the Transformers Battle Command Campaign given away to ten winners via a lucky draw. The initial phase for entry was operated in July 2014, when those wishing to enter the draw had to mail in the proof of purchase from the Takara-Tomy Lost Age Optimus Prime. The actual mailing out of prizes was to take place on November 2014.

:In December 2014, Two additional copies were produced for the [http://paramount.nbcuni.co.jp/transformers/campaign/ Transformers: ''Age of Extinction'' DVD lucky draw campaign], with the buyers using the included application postcard on each DVD they purchased to win the item. Depending on the buyer's luck, they'll win a Nicola Peltz (Tessa) and Jack Reynor (Shane) B2 poster (limited to 10 pieces) or the ''Movie Advanced Series'' release of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime (limited to 38 pieces) instead.

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[[File:Autobots-united-optimus-prime.jpg|right|upright=1.95|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdZ-yjxHLI That's what I'm talkin' about.]]]
*'''Autobots United''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The Autobots United 5 Pack includes another redeco of Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. This release features the faceplated headsculpt and, unlike the rest of the set, which strives for screen-accuracy, features a heavily Generation 1-inspired deco. Deco changes include replacing most of the blue & grey plastic into red, with blue paint applied on it, and his dark grey plastic is now a lighter shade. His Ion Cannon is now painted black to resemble his ''Generation 1'' toy's blaster, color-wise.

:He came in the BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].

:In the picture to the right, he is mistransformed, his shoulders are not folded.

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[[File:Platinum-edition-breakout-battle-optimus-prime.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Cookies and Cream Prime.]]
*'''Breakout Battle''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The "Breakout Battle" set includes another take on a screen-accurate "Scrapyard Optimus Prime", featuring a brown paint wash on tan plastic. The set was a shared exclusive between Toys"R"Us, online retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store, and Myer in Australia. The set was released in Australia, Singapore, and Canada but never actually made it to retail in the U.S. The set also includes [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] and a [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]].
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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|No one makes fun of Prime's <s>security</s> ''survival'' backpack and gets away with it! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-01 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|And it's a Buster right outta the gate! ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]], [[Vector Shield]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco, TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this is yet ''another'' "big" Optimus Prime figure. While smaller than the First Edition toy, this one features more silver and chrome paint in vehicle mode, a more poseable robot mode, and a Vector Shield accessory instead of the Sentinel Shield. Unlike the First Edition figure, Leader Class Optimus Prime's pauldrons and hip-skirts are formed from truck kibble, giving him a marginally smaller backpack. His accessories have roughly the same functionality as the First Edition toy, with his sword being hand-held and pegged onto his hands or storing underneath the truck, and his shield mounting onto his left forearm or storing on the back of the truck. Additionally, the sword sheath underneath the truck can be folded up and used in robot mode.

:It should be noted that this Optimus Prime can accommodate the [[Dual Energon Swords#Dark of the Moon|Battle Blade]] accessories to recreate the scene of him fighting against Galvatron.

:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:Apparently, early plans for the shield were to have it colored gold and silver, but it was later changed to gray and red. When a hand-painted [[prototype]] of the toy was first displayed at the 2013 New York Comic Con, the shield was colored yellow and silver; in addition, the original versions of the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] also depict the gold color, but the versions featured on the back of the toy's [[packaging]] were edited so they would accurately depict the final toy's colors for the shield. Meanwhile, the versions of the stock photos provided to websites and online retailers depict the shield in its final colors for the robot mode, whereas the vehicle mode photo is the unedited version featuring the shield's original colors. Furthermore, UK-based retailer Argos also featured unedited versions of the stock photos for both modes in one of its catalogs, causing some confusion among fans.<ref name="argos">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/991761-uk-getting-different-leader-decos-optimus-yellow-vector-shield.html TFW2005 thread] about outdated stock photos used in Argos catalog.</ref> Sometimes, the spring loaded "[[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]" feature in his head is too strong and causes the head to fly off...

:Some units feature a darker tone on the red paint applications.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2014/05/17/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-optimus-prime-variant-found-180019</ref>

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, features numerous silver paint details, and alters the deco on his chest to be more screen-accurate, among many other changes. This figure's Vector Shield accessory is later redecoed as the "Golden Vector Shield", as the giveaway item for the 2nd ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GoldPlatedOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|This time, NO ONE dared to transform it.]]
*'''Gold Plated Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:This gold vacuum metallized version of Optimus Prime was a prize in Hasbro's Asia Age of Extinction campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one had to be the biggest spender of the day during the midnight launch of the AoE toyline at specific Toys"R"Us or participate in a lucky draw. This toy is limited to 7 pieces. 2 are in mainland China, while Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan each have one.

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[[File:TF-Celebration-2014-Lucky-Draw-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Lucky Draw Leader Class, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Released as a prize figure for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader Class toys|first Leader Class figure]], albeit unlike the [[#LuckyDraw2007Leader|first lucky draw figure]], this release features a more balanced deco consists of chromed paintable plastic and gold unpaintable plastic, and it doesn't need to be fixated with a stand. To qualify for winning this toy, one must spend about 3,000 yen and up on various Transformers toys to enter the lucky draw event.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumLeaderClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Platinum Optimus is a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime. Optimus's color palette is now darkened with some additional paint details. His "Sword of Judgment" is now a light blue. Optimus features more chrome on his "Vector Shield", chest, and on his head. The set was a shared exclusive, available from BigBadToyStore and Toys"R"Us, and was also sold during a Taiwanese event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.

:Initial [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-bot_1403963168.jpg prototype] [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-truck_1403963168.jpg photos] shows that Optimus's blue plastic is casted in translucent blue, which is not present in the final product.
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[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD-31-Armor-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Transforming my mouth is terrifying.]]
*'''Armor Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD31'''
**''Accessories'': Sword of Temenos, Sentinel Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Armor Knight Optimus Prime (アーマーナイトオプティマスプライム) is a retool of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class Optimus Prime, featuring a new head sculpt with a rotatable faceplate (one side with the mask, the other without, the whole part rotates), along with other remolded body parts (such as his skirt, feet, and chest), giving it a more screen accurate appearance. He includes more movie-accurate weapons, featuring a new sword and shield, albeit in not-so-accurate colors (the sword's transparent orange blade was also a nod to the [http://www.joshnizzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/P_OptimusV2_Sword_130225_v003_JN.jpg sword's "heat up" mode in the concept art].). He is covered in metallic paint, along with additional chrome details on his rims and bumper.

:The new Sword of Judgement accessory was later redecoed in screen-accurate colors, as the giveaway item for the 1st ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.
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[[File:AOEBlackKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Gotta admit, this is ''awesome''.]]
*'''Black Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2015-[[August 3|08-03]])
**''Accessories'': Sword of Nemesis, Sphere Shield

:Black Knight Optimus Prime (ブラックナイトオプティマスプライム) is a [[black redeco]]s of Armor Knight Optimus Prime (which is a retool of the first Leader Class Optimus Prime) in [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]]'s colors with an Autobot symbol, which is also a double reference to [[Eldedroid]]'s colors. His entire clear parts were cast in red.

:Black Knight Optimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive.
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===''Lost Age Series''===
[[File:Takara-lost-age-series-battle-command-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|Am I awesome?|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' ([[2014]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''LA01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 19]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: A roughly Voyager-sized mold of Optimus Prime, he transforms into a Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck as seen in the film, in ''4 steps'':
::1. Press 2 buttons on the truck steps make the side panels pop out in position.
::2. Fold down the front section to transform it's robot mode legs.
::3. Fold back the rear parts to form the kibble.
::4. Position the arms into place, and Optimus will announce "Transform!", with a classic transformation sound effect.

: Like Stomp & Chomp Grimlock, his truck kibble from the back can accommodate One-Steps and Power Battlers, activating his various voice clips and flashing lights by interacting with the magnets in their feet. He has notably less kibble than other ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime toys... from the front, at least. The back and sides are not so lucky, with large chunks of truck kibble hanging off his legs, making him look as if he's wearing a petticoat. At least the jetpack helps balance the whole thing out.

: The Sword of Judgement included with this toy is the same mold as the weapon included with the ''Age of Extinction'' leader class Optimus, but cast in flat grey rubbery plastic rather than the transparent plastic and paint operations of the initial release. This Optimus Prime erroneously features blue paint on his feet instead of the screen-accurate red.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

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[[File:TF-AOE-Battle-Command-Optimus-Prime-and-Bumblebee-Strongest-Tag-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA14'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement, 1-step Changer High Octane Bumblebee

:A re-released version of the figure above, packaged with a One-Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee, unchanged from its original Hasbro release.

:As with the Final Battle set below, this toy also won the Japan Toy Awards 2014 ceremony, which is indicated by a small, golden sticker on the left side.

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[[File:TF-AOE-1-Step-Final-Battle-4-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014

:The Japanese release of the Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the ''Age of Extinction Collection'' 6-pack set is bundled with 1-Step Helicopter Drift, Galvatron, and Slug.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:ConstructBots AoE dino-rider Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A smaller toy that can ride on Dinobots. He includes a small gun.

:His nominal Dinobot steed (if it wasn't already abundantly obvious) is [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]].
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[[File:Transformers-construct-bots-dinofire-grimlock-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
:Available only in the "Dinofire Grimlock" set, this Optimus is a slight redeco of the individual Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime, featuring a brighter shade of red and blue.
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*'''Optimus Prime with Gnaw''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Optimus Prime transforms from a truck-thing to a robot. He includes a sword weapon and his Dinobot partner [[Gnaw (AOE)|Gnaw]] who can turn into a backpack, arm and chest armor, and a ''gigantic'' axe.
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Dinobot-Rider-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Sword
:Bundled with a redecoed Grimlock, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime. He also comes with an extra sword accessory.

:The set was released as a Target exclusive.
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-commander-collection-one-step-optimus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-04'''
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the "One Step Changer" Optimus Prime, retaining the pin from the original mold. Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:This mold was also used to make Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the One-Step Collection.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers AOE Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01E'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]] toy based on his ''Age of Extinction'' design, transforming into a cute little Western Star 5700 SB. It was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Q-Transformers|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/QTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Q-Transformers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01'''

:This standard retail version of ''Q-Transformers'' Prime is identical to the Transformers Expo release.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru)''' (2015-[[July 25|07-25]], 2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-23''', '''QTF-01'''

:This Optimus Prime matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers (cartoon)|Q-Transformers]]'' cartoon. The "Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru" added to his name means "I have a good idea" (私にいい考えがある). A line originally spoken by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] at various times in the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], it has a reputation as a catchphrase of his among Japanese fans and has been reused by many Optimus Primes since, including the Prime in the ''Q-Transformers'' cartoon.

:This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

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*'''Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set''' (2016-01-30)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-01 '''

:The second Optimus Prime toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Q-Transformers|Lockdown]]. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick AOEOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|GIVE ME YOUR HONEY.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime is a redeco of Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|G1 Optimus Prime]] in a deco based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance. He transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot and comes with no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: This mold was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] and then further retooled with a new chest into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Battle Masters''==
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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)

:A redeco of the sword-wielding version of ''[[Battle Masters]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]], Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on the included controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. Optimus Prime was only available in a Target-exclusive two-pack with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Battle Masters|Grimlock]].

::*''[https://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BMTargetOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Movie The Best''==
===Voyager Class toys===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of his Evasion mode toy. He also uses the faceplated head and the dark gray-colored Ion Cannon used for the Evolution 2-pack/''Platinum Edition'' 5-pack release. While his deco had taken cues from both the TakaraTomy release of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime and the ''Platinum Edition'' Breakout Battle figure, the weathering pattern bears a similar resemblance to his rusty version of the figure. Unfortunately, this release suffers from ''heavy'' mold degradation, particularly in the form of ill-fitting tabs around the truck front/shoulder area.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Optimus Prime is packaged in vehicle mode.

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*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield
:Dino Ride Grimlock comes with a non-transforming Optimus Prime mini figure, the size of an ''Armada'' Mini-con. He also comes with his sword & shield. The figure can ride Grimlock with the aid of newly molded pegs on the dinosaur's backside.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-11-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom finally rejoiced for real...]]
*'''Movie 10th Anniversary Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-11'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle, 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster

:This Optimus Prime is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class/Leader Class Striker retool, though he lacks the pinstriping from the original Buster Optimus Prime release. He uses the Ion Blaster accessory from the Buster Optimus Prime and the Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive battle blade accessories. He also comes with the knuckle piece and the Battle Hooks and uses the 2-2-1 articulated fingers featured from the second ''Asia Premium Series'' release. The ion blaster has not been retooled to fit into the new hands, so you will need to wrap the smokestack around his forearm as best as you can and hope for the best. He also features a whopping 40 phrases recorded by [[Tesshō Genda]].

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-17-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You bought the ''Masterpiece'' Prime already? Come on.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Revenge Version''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle, 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster

:Another release of the Leader Class Optimus Prime figure, now redecoed from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold, but with the gimmick-less arms from the Supreme Class retool, and a pair of articulated fingers which was not previously used for the original release. He also retains his pair of Energon Swords, hooks, his knuckle piece, and the fuel tanks that can combine to form his ion blaster. In terms of deco, he features a darker plastic color and paint (which resulted in two-tone shades of silver & gunmetal), which is meant to go with this line's [[Jetfire (Movie)#Movie The Best|Jetfire]].

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-20-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in case you don't want to customize your valuable Calibur Prime.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-20'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Over-Shield/Fifth Wheel Hitch

:''Movie The Best'' Nemesis Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy exclusive Calibur Optimus Prime figure, with darker paint and plastic, and bright, metallic, purple eyes, and the mark of [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] on his face. As for the weapons, the Calibur Axe uses translucent purple plastic instead of orange, and there is more silver at the base of the blade. The Overshield has black replacing the original's silver and purple replacing the original's bronze.
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==''Masterpiece Movie Series''==
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[[File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...until this came. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you have bought the Hasbro release, then I have some bad news for you, and ''your wallet''. (''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2017]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''<ref>The packaging actually features a "10 Years" logo, in reference to the anniversary of the first film.</ref>
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-4'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[September 30]], 2017
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster#Masterpiece Movie Series|Rifle]]", 2 "[[Dual Energon Swords#Masterpiece Movie Series|Energy Swords]]", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM4|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released to conclude the 10th Anniversary of the live-action film series, ''[[Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a 25 cm-tall robot (a little taller than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]) resembling how the character appeared in the first live action movie into a <s>Kenworth W900</s> modified Peterbilt 379, in 43 steps, with many of the engineering cues being distinctively based and improved on the [[#Leader_Class_toys_2|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold]].

:The figure has diecast metal in its feet, shins, and abdomen. It features pinstriped flames, articulated fingers, a headsculpt with a face that can rotate between masked and unmasked modes in a method identical to Armor Knight Optimus Prime's, and an abdomen that opens to reveal a chamber housing a diecast Matrix of Leadership. He comes with said Matrix, his "Rifle" (aka "Ion Cannon"), and a pair of "Energy Swords" that tab in behind his wrists in a technically inaccurate fashion (they should replace the hands entirely). All three weapons can combine and store on the trailer hitch in vehicle mode or robot mode. Speaking of, Optimus can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]] from ''Masterpiece'' MP-10 Convoy. Possibly due to this feature, he is actually too short in robot mode, deviating from the scale much more than his peers.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mpm-3rd-party-scale-discussion.1194209/page-2#post-17949152 Thread discussion on the MPM scale], which lists Weijiang's upscaled knockoff of MPM Optimus deviating from the scale by being 0.93 cm too short; and taller than the real MPM by 3 inches.</ref>

:Though the figure does a much better job of conveying the on-screen character model than the ROTF Leader Class mold did, there are still a few inaccuracies—most notably the forearm and shoulder pad designs and the head/torso proportions. The final product also lacks certain paint details visible in stock and packaging imagery, such as the blue rings on his feet and the gold on his pelvis. In both the final product and stock photography, the silver detailing on the forehead is the wrong shape as there should not be a break in the silver. It should be noted that this mold does not combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Leader Class toys|Jetfire]].

:In addition, it is very difficult, if not impossible for the vehicle mode to tab together properly. The entire cab assembly breaks apart very easily as the tabs lack sufficient friction to keep it together, resulting in either a gap forming between the front windows and the hood or part of the hood raising up. This is due to a mold change seen in early prototypes and the toy packaging where the red abdomen sections tab in lower, inaccurately exposing the hinge between it and the chest windows. The pipes that are supposed to connect to the bottom of the smokestacks also don't swing out far enough to properly do so if the feet are tabbed together completely. Two sets of plastic rings on posts connect each of the shoulders to the torso - the ring that ends up on top in vehicle mode is slightly too thick and often filled with stress marks straight out of the packaging and can create stress marks on the torso piece it's connected to. The same ring can also make it ''extremely'' difficult to tab the cab together. Since the lower ring is on a separate part and still keeps the joint connected, it can be helpful to disassemble the figure and cut away the upper ring to alleviate both problems, but do so at your own risk. Since the windows don't tab in in vehicle mode, the chest piece, which is ''rather'' thin and tabs in to the grille as well, is under an extreme amount of stress. This cause breakages on a few number of copies, specifically in the piece which swivels outwards on the secondary joint of the chest piece. While this breakage is rare, care should still be taken when transforming.

:The TakaraTomy release replaces the dark gray plastic on the Hasbro version with lighter tan gray as well as adding some of the missing paint applications shown on the box, with the thighs and gas tanks still missing silver paint. The mold tolerances have been adjusted, and transforming to truck mode properly is possible with a degree of variation on some copies. The Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions both have misassemblies on the sleeper cabin hinges, where they are reversed, although this does not affect transformation. The TakaraTomy release is packaged in truck mode, whereas the Hasbro version is packaged in robot mode. Due to the changes made for the Takara release, it is theorised that the Hasbro version was rushed to meet the anniversary year and/or Toys 'R Us exclusivity deadline.

:Much like his ROTF ancestor, he is a frequent victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from clones that fix the issues above to high quality upscales.

:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|As]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|expected]], the [[:File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|Hasbro stock photos]] have the figure mistransformed in both modes. The backpack is a mess, the chest and torso bits aren't properly configured, and the smokestacks in truck mode aren't extended.

:In the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets, ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime was exclusively available from [[Toys"R"Us]], whereas in Spain, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.

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[[File:MPM-12-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nekoptimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2021]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-12'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster#MPM12|Ion Blaster]]", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>TakaraTomy designer interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'', [https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/19/translated-interviews-with-yuya-onishi-and-takashi-kunihiro-from-the-transformers-generations-book-2021-435763 Translated interview on TFW2005.com]</ref>

:The second ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's ending scene, much like the ''Studio Series'' toy [[#SS38|below]]. He comes with his "Ion Blaster" used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]], despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the ''Masterpiece Movies Series'' toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP44|trailer]] included with MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy]].

:Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal [[kibble]] on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears. The truck bed is also quite unfinished, having little semblance to the real thing. Additionally, he is one of the lightest (even compared to the carbots) MPM figures to date. For a MPM figure of this price and size, he has an unusually low count of die-cast parts, since he only has die-cast gas tanks (which are small) and a die-cast Matrix of Leadership.

:For an MPM figure, his hands are rather compromised in articulation, as his index finger can only open to 90 degrees, lacking the double joint on it that most figures with a 3 finger-trigger finger split have. This may have been because his fingers needed to be posed at a 90 degrees pose for a secure grip on his matrix, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|other figures]] have been able to do it without the fingers needing to be locked, so this is purely a cost cutting measure done by Hasbro. Prime also has a design flaw in his wrists. Its flips out on a joint for transformation, but the joint is too weak to support the weight of the ion blaster. Combine that with a gaping hole in his arm underneath his wrists, his hands end up drooping downwards if Prime holds the blaster in a 90 degree or downwards arm angle.

:Hasbro [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtuM8DJeY9/ stock photography] depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. Despite both versions of the toy using TakaraTomy's stock photography, only TakaraTomy's version includes the accurate grey windows, as well as unpainted red plastic sun visors. The box also features the peculiar (''especially'' for a ''Masterpiece'' figure) call-out "Articulated Head" depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.

:This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada. The toy was reissued in the fall of 2024, $6 cheaper than its original price.

:This figure would be redecoed into MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]].
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==''The Last Knight''==
===''Turbo Changers''===
[[File:TF-TLK-One-Step-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(In case you didn't know, this is the TakaraTomy stock photo.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Speed Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''

:This Optimus Prime is a ''minor'' redeco of the One-Step Changer figure, ''omitting'' the paint apps on the knees, the flames on his shoulders, and changing the robot mode chest's deco. Along with his wavemate Bumblebee, Optimus Prime loses his pin on his leg, which is used to activate Stomp & Chomp Grimlock's pop-out weapons and gimmicks. As with the first wave of the Turbo Changers, Optimus features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with [[Dragonstorm#MegaTurboChanger|Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm]]'s UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and various Tech Spec-sque patterns on the legs & chest which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is an axe.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-01-Big-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from truck to robot in just 2-steps: pulling his whole truck kibble to the front then fold down to complete the robot mode, although converting him back requires some few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5 mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his chest. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Truck Mode.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some gold details.
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===''Tiny Turbo Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1''' & '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Optimus Prime is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] mini-figure that changes from robot to a licensed Western Star 5700 OP Truck with just a few simple steps. He features ball-jointed shoulders and hands that are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3 mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry.

:Being only an inch and three quarters half, he is the second smallest transformable movie version of Optimus Prime around, only losing the first spot to the [[#Q-Transformers|Q-Transformers]] version. Much like the normal-colors [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TinyTurboChanger|Bumblebee]], he was available in both Series 1 and 2 of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes were altered. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2".

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*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (3-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
:Released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] ''Reveal The Shield'' subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a [[redeco]]ed Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Bumblebee]] (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new [[Steelbane#TinyTurboChanger|Steelbane]] figure. This version of Optimus features red wheels & [[Tech Spec]]-esque patterns on his robot mode chest and... groin-flaps, though the ''real'' decoding is on his vehicle mode roof, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Surprise.

:Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked store shelves thanks to their [[shelfwarmer|inability to sell]], and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.
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===''Titan Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changers, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Optimus Prime transforms from a tall robot into a truck in just 4 easy steps!

:This mold was retooled to make [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]].
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===Legion Class toys===
{{Note|All versions of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys feature an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With this toy, I will make people think that I went back to my old body like Bumblebee has!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:Legion Class Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, with the deco resembling the paint job from Optimus Prime's Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck. While the main body is identical to the figure, the arms and legs are newly tooled, with simple assemblies for the wheels. The retooled legs now features a more solid stopping point, which prevents the center front grill/legs to swing back further. It should be noted that his flame decals are ''painted over'' the side windows.

:The newly tooled legs also feature unreasonably long pegs to secure their connection in vehicle mode. They have a tendency to snap off over time, though this doesn't affect the toy too much.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores were sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys for RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Optimus is one of the four.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-2-pack-Optimus-Prime-and-Ravenspar-box.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravenspar''' (Walmart 2-pack, 2017)

:This unchanged release of Legion Class Optimus Prime was available in a two-pack with [[Ravenspar]], a redeco of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Cyberverse Soundwave]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint.

:This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.

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*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Grimlock, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (or possibly a repaint) of the figure above, featuring extra paint applications on the chest and thighs, and he features a different flame pattern on his side doors. His Autobot insignia is now tampographed on his right arm. The cyberglyphs on his front hood is confusingly translated as "PRIME". The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this Optimus Prime redeco/slight retool to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:The final product retains the simple-assembly wheels rather than being assembled with rivet pins seen in the stock photos.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver)''' (2017)

:This Legion Class Optimus Prime is a transculent redeco of the mold above, utilizing the retooled pegs and the deco pattern from the Toys"R"Us 2-pack. He is made available for the [http://www.doll-museum.jp/4524 Transformers 35th Anniversary exhibition held at Yokohama Doll Museum], given away for elementary school students who purchased the tickets.

===''Allspark Tech''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Optimus Prime transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Western Star truck and back. As a Starter pack, he comes with electronic Allspark Cube that can fit on his chest cavity, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also comes with a USB cord, mostly used for recharging.

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*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, based on his Nemesis Prime alter ego seen in the movie. His electronic cube could probably feature different sound effects.
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===''Premier Edition''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime / Cybertron Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe / Gun, flame attachment

:Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Mission to Cybertron" imprint, this 2-pack release of Optimus Primes are redecoes of [[#Deluxe Class toys 2|''MechTech'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime]] and [[#Deluxe Class toys|''Transformers'' (2007) Protoform Optimus Prime]]. It includes two collector cards that form part of a poster with decodable Cyberglyphics on the back.

:"Cybertron Optimus Prime" now features a darker grey plastic, and mostly shares the same paint mask to the original Deluxe class figure, with added paint details on his head and the mesh-like pattern on the front of his "entry" mode. The silver paint on his chest was slightly changed from the original and he lacks the paint on his feet, his "headlights", and the top of his "entry" mode. Lastly, he features Cyberglyphics on his vehicle mode windows, and the rear sides of the vehicle. His flame attachment is now cast in translucent red plastic with orange sprays.

:Although ''MechTech'' Optimus Prime's deco is similar to the initial release, some of his parts (robot shoulder flaps, chest piece/truck front) were recast in blue plastic (with the chest being painted red), and his paint applications on the pelvis, headlights & thighs are omitted. His front truck hood/backpack's deco is altered: the truck steps and the fenders were painted blue, and the gold gradients on the flame tampographs are removed, while he features additional flame tampos on both sides of his front hood, and an Autobot Insignia on his left robot shoulder. He still retains the light-piping gimmick, but cast in clear plastic, with the eyeballs being (halfheartedly) painted with clear blue. His MechTech weapon is cast in transparent orange plastic, with the exception of the scope/lever and the gun barrel, which remained opaque silver plastic due to being cast with unpaintable plastic. He also features Cyberglyphics on the left side of his vehicle mode front hood.

:All Cyberglyphs in this set translate to "PRIME".
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, I'm way more awesome than [[#Lost Age Series|you]]!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Voyager-sized Optimus Prime has a similar transformation scheme to [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Generations|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Galvatron]], notably the shoulders, rooftop backpack, and the leg/wheels combo based on his Leader Class figure. He features a similar but different transformation scheme, which results in a somewhat clean robot mode, although most of his vehicle kibble hangs on his back. He also features the sword & the shield based on his final design in the movie, albeit the sword being painted similarly to the Armor Knight Optimus Prime's sword. His sword can store underneath his Vehicle mode or his robot mode backpack, while the shield can be stored on the truck's fifth wheel hitch, which can also tow the trailer included from the Japanese exclusive [[#VoyagerTrailer|Mechtech Voyager]]. Although the pectoral armor can be slightly pushed up a little bit further, the pieces have to actually stop at where the rectangular peg holes are located.

:Surprisingly, this was also the first Hasbro exclusive transforming Movie Optimus Prime figure to be based on the final design seen in ''Age of Extinction''. He even features the forearms that Prime had before obtaining the Sword of Judgement, which unfortunately means that he is inaccurate to his appearance in the battle of Hong Kong and the entirety of ''The Last Knight''. The sword's blade is still painted as the heated-up version from the concept art.

:Like the larger ''First Edition'' figure, this toy is a rather egregious [[shellformer]], to the point where you can actually separate the robot mode from his vehicle shell if you ''really'' wanted to.

: The 2018 giveaway event-exclusive [[Quad Barrel Shotgun#Generations|Quad Barrel Shotgun]] accessory can be used for this figure.

:At least a ''very small'' number of units feature a faceplate-less head sculpt.<ref>"Transformers The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime Variant Found" at [https://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/10/transformers-last-knight-voyager-optimus-prime-variant-found-338649 TFW2005]</ref> The Hasbro stock photos of the toy are ''slightly'' mistransformed: his pectoral armor is not folded correctly in robot mode. This figure was also released in Toys"R"Us Japan on May 1st, 2017 as a store exclusive, likewise identical to the Hasbro release.

:The CG stock photos feature extra silver paint apps on the lower thighs and hands, which the final product does not feature.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Toys"R"Us Giveaway, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in a Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (of sorts) of the Voyager Class figure. The figure's deco is unchanged from the standard release, but he now has weathered battle damage paint all over him (yes, this includes applying to unpaintable plastic). In addition, the bright yellow paint is applied onto the blade.

:In some countries like Malaysia, Prime could be obtained by buying some certain items for an expensive price, given away along with a similarly 'battle-damaged' redeco of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]. He was also released as a prize figure for the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located in Singapore from 13 till 26th June 2017.

:He was also available at the movie launch event in a Toys R'Us in Hong Kong, as a prize for spending HKD$1,500 on Transformers-related products.

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[[File:TF-TLK-7net-Dark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once again proving Takara's superiority, only for double the price!]]
*'''Dark Optimus Prime''' (ークオプティマスプライム, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 25]], 2017
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This exclusive redeco of Optimus Prime features darker shades of red and blue than his other releases and has extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', particularly his Nemesis Prime alter ego. To that end, he features movie-accurate flame patterns, which are larger and more elaborate than the ones on the regular release or the SDCC exclusive, on his vehicle mode exterior and robot pectoral armor. His eyes and sword are also painted metallic purple, but his shield is completely unpainted for some reason. His lighter gray plastic has been totally replaced by a ''very'' dark grey(almost black) plastic.

:Dark Optimus Prime could be purchased along with advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' via movie cards from June 25, 2017, on the Omni7 website, and from September 29, 2017, if the item was purchased without advance tickets.

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[[File:TF-TLK-MyNews-Lucky-Draw-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|Ksatria Emas.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MyNEWS Lucky Draw Prize, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:Available as a Lucky Draw prize for the Malaysian news and convenience store MyNEWS, this Optimus Prime figure features a gold chrome finish on ''every'' plastic on him (and yes, this ''probably'' includes unpaintable plastic).
:The only way to obtain the prize was:
:#Purchase any Transformers product worth RM30 (approx $7 in the US) in a single receipt from any myNEWS store (Well, the only TF-related items in this store were ''Robots in Disguise'' Tiny Titans, ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers, and ''Generations'' Alt-modes)
:#Take a photo with your Transformers collections.
:#Like their Facebook page, and post your photo and your receipt as a comment under the contest’s posting on the official Facebook page with their ''The Last Knight''-related hashtags.
:#And finally, submit your entry by emailing your photo and receipt to their e-mail address.

:And oh, not to mention that the figure was limited to 10 pieces, so uh, good luck.

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[[File:TF-TLK-SDCC2017-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Takara is better than us? We'll show them! Give him the best paint apps we got! And give them the free extra tire piece."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (SDCC 2017 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield, Tire piece

:The ''San Diego Comic-Con 2017'' exclusive Optimus Prime figure is another redeco of the ''Premier Edition'' figure, which aims for a more movie-accurate look than the original by still sharing the same paint masks, but replacing the chest's deco with flames and adding extra paint applications on the legs, arms, chest, head, tire rims, both sides of the engine compartment, and the sword and shield... but for some reason still sports the movie-inaccurate blue 'collar', as well as the smaller, less accurate vehicle flame tampographs instead of the more movie-accurate ones used on Dark Optimus Prime. His Autobot insignia is also moved on the upper back section of the air dam. He is packaged in a stylish, display-case-like-box similar to later ''Transformers: Alternators'' releases and the Hasbro Toy Shop/SDCC 2011 exclusive figure.

:Hilariously, Optimus Prime also comes with an ''authentic tire piece'' from a Western Star 5700XE truck prop used in filming the movie (no seriously, look it up.). His stock photo is also ''slightly'' mistranformed: his pectoral armor is not rotated properly in robot mode. Also, the fifth wheel hitch pieces seem to be missing on his robot mode stock photos.

:Remaining stock was sold through Hasbro Toy Shop, though reportedly some units of this remaining stock did not include the Western Star tire piece.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Reveal-Your-Shield-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE WEAPONS OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! ITS GIMMICK TELLS ME TO READ MY PATTERNS!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Reveal the Shield Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
:This redeco of the [[#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime]] figure features a really unusual deco pattern consisting of red transparent tires, the vehicle front grill and fuel tanks (the fenders remained opaque red due to unpaintable plastic). Some of his parts like the vehicle front hood and the truck roof feature a pattern similar to the ones used for the [[Tech Spec]]s in the ''Generation 1'' toys. He features a new sword and shield accessory, which can be used to decode the patterns.

:In the United Kingdom, this Optimus Prime was released as an Argos exclusive along with several other sets branded as part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]]. His United States release was initially claimed to be exclusive to [[Target]] by online retailers from Asia, but even though the other ''Reveal the Shield'' products eventually became available at Target, Voyager Class Optimus Prime was released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States instead, complete with a "Toys"R"Us exclusive" sticker. Also, both his United States and Asian releases lack the "Reveal the Shield" logo the United Kingdom release has (but still feature the "Reveal hidden images" call-out).

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*'''Optimus Prime Clear Version''' (オプティマスプライムクリアバージョン, 2017)
**''Release Date'': [[November 13]], 2017
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': December 13, 2017
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This limited edition redeco of ''Premier Edition'' Optimus Prime features almost entirely clear plastic (some parts remain opaque due to unpaintable plastic), and he was available as a 7net online shop exclusive. He can be obtained if the customers purchase the movie's different releases:
:1. Blu-Ray + DVD + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:2. 3D + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:3. 4K + + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:4. 5 Movie Collection either Blu-Ray or DVD versions.

:This version of Prime shares his paint masks with Dark Optimus Prime (see above), but uses silver instead of charcoal gray for the painted sections.

====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Shadow-Spark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Nemesis Prime, we swea...wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Released exclusively in Asia, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Leader Class toys 5|Leader Class Optimus Prime]], featuring dark grey plastics, weathered deco patterns, and opaque plastics replacing some of the transparent plastics. He features a scratched Autobot insignia on the right side of his sleeper-cab, and a Cyberglyphic on the left side of the front hood. Some weathered parts does not match well with some other parts (the fenders, for example).

:In May 2017, the figure was released as a lucky draw item by Coca-Cola, along with the limited edition cans, as part of China's promotion for the movie. On the other hand, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime also became a ''massive'' shelfwarmer in several Asian Toys"R"Us stores.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I stripped all of my chrome. Now would you buy me?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a somewhat/nearly screen-accurate redeco (dedeco?) of the ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class mold, rather than the retooled Armor Knight version. Compared to the mold's first release, this one omits the vacuum-metalization on the front truck bumper, sun visors, robot mode chest, smokestacks, and side tanks, revealing the grey plastic underneath. The chrome is also removed from his chest to facilitate the addition of paint operations, his shield is unpainted, and both his sword and truck mode windows are cast in translucent plastic. He also features some extra silver paint on his robot mode forehead, and his white-colored Autobot insignia is slightly tampographed on the left. And lastly, his light-piping eyes are neutered by blue paint.

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[[File:TF-TLK-15-Caliber-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, buy me. My fifth wheel can form into my shield, and I'm better than ''you''.]]
*'''Calibur Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[July 15]], 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-15'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Over-Shield/Fifth Wheel Hitch, Energon Sword (limited edition)

:Calibur Optimus Prime is a retool of the Armor Knight Optimus Prime figure, itself a retool of the original ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure. In a clever bit of [[partformer|partforming]], the fifth wheel hitch now forms a handheld shield based on the one used in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', which results in a backpack-less robot mode. As such, the shield that came with prior versions has been omitted (though it's still fully compatible, of course). The figure can be transformed without partsforming if so desired, leaving a backpack like the original leader, but the sword will not store on his back due to the remolding. He also comes with an axe based on the one used in the third film.

:The initial release of the figure comes with a limited edition Energon Sword. Its [https://amzn.asia/d/9lU57nG Amazon Japan listing] and instructions advertise that the Energon Sword, Calibur Axe, and Over-Shield are compatible with the ''Movie The Best'' MB-11 Optimus Prime figure (seen above) for collectors to re-enact scenes from ''Dark of the Moon''. The cost of this backwards compatibility means that said weapons are slightly oversized for Calibur Optimus Prime so as to scale better with the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold used for ''Movie The Best''.

:Unlike the ''Movie Advanced Series''' Armor Knight figure, the blue plastic and red paint are less metallic.

:The back of the packaging features a small typo, notably the word "kinetic" being written as "''Kinetic'''k'''''". The bio also denotes the elemental metal as "[[Cyber-matter|Cyber-Matter]]" living metal, which is a term that originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]]. Oddly, TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

:The Calibur Axe was later redecoed into "Bronze Calibur Axe", as a giveaway accessory for the 3rd ''The Last Knight Final Battle Campaign'' in Japan. In 2018, Optimus Prime was released along with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TLKLeader|Megatron]] as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[April 21]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-06'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is mostly identical to ''The Last Knight'' Turbo Changer toy, but with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's (See below) gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''April 21, 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-09'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is a slight redeco/retool of the [[#Lost Age Series|''Lost Age Series'' toy]]. Deco changes include omitting the flame tampos on his legs and shoulder, and added blue pinstripes on the Trailer/Wing Backpack to evoke his ''Generation 1'' toy's trailer. It also omits the gun/swords that came with the original release. This toy also features some new parts like the screen-accurate forearms, the command deck for the smaller ''Turbo Change Series'' toys, and the trailer's adapter. His usual Sword of Judgment is now replaced with a screen-accurate mold that is similar to the Armor Knight toy's sword, and he now features a new Vector Shield piece, which can convert into a battle axe.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set''' (Multipack, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-13'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Battle Command Optimus Prime is later re-released, along with redecoes of Bumblebee and Drift.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-14-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In an alternate reality, the KSI succeeds on creating their own [[Optimus Prime clone]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-14'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, sharing the same transformation scheme with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Robots in Disguise|One-Step Changer Galvatron]]. Like the ''Bumblebee'' Speed Series [[#Energon Igniters|Optimus Prime]] and Leader Class [[#Leader Class toys 8|Legendary Optimus Prime]] toys below, this toy is not accurate to his appearance in the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' film]].

:Unfortunately, this Turbo Change Optimus Prime suffers from poor quality control, which consists of seemingly fragile arms & faulty transformation.
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==''Tribute''==
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[[File:TF-Tribute-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|After 10 years, it's time to buy me again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2017
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:''[[Transformers Tribute]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader Class toy]], to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]]. While the deco's paint mask is the same as the said figure, he features a more saturated blue and red, and chromed feet/front grills and front fenders used for the [[#LeaderMA21|MA-21]] redeco, and he also features chrome on both sides of the stomach. While the Hasbro stock photo shows that his feet are ''slightly'' mistransformed in robot mode, the Takara stock photos shows his feet correctly flipped out.

:He was also released as an Amazon Japan exclusive.

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[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Orion-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look into my eyes and it's easy to see: one and one make two, two and one make three, it was destiny.]]
[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once every hundred-thousand years or so, when the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow and the grass doth grow...]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Orion Pax''' (Evolution Pack, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': August 31, 2017
**''Accessories'': Orion Pax's 2 guns, Titan Master, Optimus Prime's gun

:Released as part of a new line called ''[[Transformers Tribute]]'', Orion Pax is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], and transforms from a red-and-blue Cybertronic pickup truck which is also an homage to <s>Generation 1 [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generation 1|Crosshairs]]'s vehicle mode</s> [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax's original e-HOBBY toy]]. His Titan Master, retooled from [[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]], features a new face that is based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax toy]]. As a redeco of the Kup mold, Orion Pax still suffers the leg panel misassembly.

:The set also includes a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|''Generations War for Cybertron'']] Optimus Prime figure, which changes the original figure's dark red plastic to a brighter, more vibrant red, changes the gray plastic to a darker charcoal tone, changes the "windows" from gray to nearly black, and replaces most of the original figure's pink-ish red paint details (which were yellow on the redeco from the "Rage over Cybertron" three-pack) to teal.

:The use of a G1-based Orion Pax design and an Aligned-based Optimus Prime design with Movie Optimus Prime packaging art makes it hard to know where on the wiki this should go, but given the general movie-themed bent of the ''Tribute'' line, we're putting it here. A few months after the 2-pack's release, ''Tribute'' Optimus Prime & Orion Pax saw worldwide release through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], including an Amazon Japan listing bearing a ''The Last Knight'' ID number.
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The face-taker returns...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''05'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 28]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Two [[Dual Energon Swords#Studio Series|Energon Sword]]s, "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a Peterbilt 379 semi-truck. He comes his [[dual Energon Swords]], which can be mounted onto his arms or store on the back of his robot mode or truck bed. The figure combines engineering concepts from his ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Voyager Class toys 5|Voyager Class figure]] with techniques previously used on ''Prime: First Edition'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Prime: First Edition|Optimus Prime]]. He also features a more subdued color scheme compared to other Optimus Prime figures. Like the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures, the figure prioritizes robot mode [[scale]] and thus stands shorter than his Voyager Class wavemate [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]]. The CG renders depict him possessing long smokestacks, but the final product has them shortened... again. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the forest battle from ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:While the 5 mm compatible arms can fit with most weapons with the same post size, some of the weapons' handles can barely fit on it due to either the slightly thickened tab or thin sculpted panels.

:The rear truck cabin/back kibble can turn slightly floppy over time in robot mode, as there are no tabs and holes to secure it. Despite being labeled as the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the character, this mold is not meant to combine with the later released [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]], although it can be achieved with some [[Fan mode|fiddling]]. However, it ''can'' carry (but not combine with) ''Studio Series'' [[#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]]'s trailer.

:While stock photos and renders show the figure with a faceplate, this [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/1859790330757819/?type=3&theater image] posted by the Transformers Facebook page shows him with his mouth exposed. This was later found as a variant at least [http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/07/transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-faceplate-less-variant-images-363449 once]. A running change was made, [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/variant-transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-with-blade-colour-difference/41133/ changing the blades to be more translucent]. The semi-translucent blades release features a date code "73461", whereas the translucent orange blades version features a date code written as "80171".

:TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode depicts the right elbow bent ''backwards'' instead of forwards. Ouch!

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Class-2007-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who complained about my first release above.]]
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2018 / [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-25'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], [[2019]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster#Studio Series 2|Ion blaster]], "Highway Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (though sold under the first ''Transformers'' film's branding), this ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is an extensive retool of the figure above, featuring many new parts, namely a new backpack, chest piece, back of thighs, forearms, a (removable) abdominal area, and lower legs with a pair of non-transforming fenders. These new parts lead to [[Show-accuracy|a better resemblance]] to his appearance in the first two movies and allow him to combine with ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] to form "Jetwing Optimus Prime," while resulting in a somewhat more involved transformation. His color scheme features a much higher contrast than the previous release. Inexplicably, he has silver paint apps added on his forearms that actually make him ''less'' accurate than if it were left as the bare red plastic underneath, while forgetting to accurately paint a different section of his forearms blue. Unfortunately, as a trade-off for having a more accurate robot mode, his vehicle mode suffers; his front drive tires lift off the ground, he's missing the toolboxes behind his fuel tanks, some of his robot mode kibble is exposed beneath his doors, and several of the floodlights above his windshield are gone.

:Instead of Energon Swords, he now comes with an [[Ion blaster]] like that used in the battle of [[Mission City]]. It can be stored on various rectangular peg holes in Prime's vehicle mode or on the larger rectangular pegs on his cab nose/forearms or on the robot mode's back. While this Optimus figure can use the first mold's blades, the new molding prevents the swords from being properly stored on the robot's back, and using the intended "underslung" grip displaces his forearm armor slightly. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the highway fight with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the first ''Transformers'' film. Since the Leader Class figure below is a redeco of this one, it should come as no surprise that this one is fully compatible with the trailer and jet pack.

:The panels with the fuel tanks are connected to his back by small friction pegs, and have a tendency to pop off during transformation, though they can easily be reattached. This was fixed in later versions of the mold. As the front grills rely on a hook-and-tab assembly to complete the truck mode and combined with the fact that they're molded in translucent plastic completely painted over in silver, the painted tabs can wear down and break off during transformation, leaving a gap in the front of the truck mode. Care must be taken when combining him with Jetfire, as it can place much stress on the hinges that the grills are connected to.

:The packaging stock photo features him having a misassembled hip, which is facing backward. Speaking of misassembly, a small number of Optimuses have two left or right upper arms. These errors prevent the front section from fully transforming. This can be identified by viewing the front section while he's still in-package.

:His rear wheels were later reused for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]], while the front wheels appear to have been slightly retooled for use on the ''Earthrise'''s trailer as well.

:This Optimus was reissued through [[Walmart]] in November 2025. The reissue does have the pinned back panels seen with later uses of the mold, and the package art has been updated slightly, most notably removing the cross-sell of ''Studio Series'' [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Studio Series|Bonecrusher]] that was on the back.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/possible-studio-series-ss-32-voyager-optimus-prime-reissue-found-at-us-retail.1284174/#post-23830862 Comparison between original and reissue boxes of SS-32, TFW2005]</ref>

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[[File:Studio-Series-38-MVBB-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|''[[Legislator|Nineteen eighty-four.]]'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''38'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-30'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster#SS38|Ion blaster]], "[[Golden Gate Bridge|San Francisco Bridge]]" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The third ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and as such closely resembles the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus design]]. He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's final scene. As a result, the truck frame is about half the length of the one used in the film, lacking the prominent gap between the gas tanks and the rear axle, but this makes him appear closer to the truck he turned into in G1. Optimus comes with the [[Ion blaster]] he is seen wielding in the film's Cybertron sequences and a backdrop featuring the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] where he meets up with Bumblebee. The blaster can peg into the fifth wheel hitch in vehicle mode.

:While his truck mode scales with most of the ''Studio Series'' brethren, Optimus's robot mode shares the same height as the other Optimuses in this section, which means that he towers over his original size in the film. Unlike his appearance in the movie, this Optimus's design closely resembles [[Mark Yang]]'s concept art of the character, complete with flat feet. Unlike most of the ''Studio Series'' figures, this Optimus doesn't have any insignia tampographed or sculpted on. The silver weathering on his stomach varies from figure-to-figure.

:Unfortunately, the grey lower leg panels tend to disconnect/dislodge if the feet are swiveled, or if the pressure is applied downwards while standing. The silver-painted hinged panels on the sides of his truck mode (and to an extent, the painted crotch) are prone to chipping due to being involved in the transformation.

:Some versions of this figure feature tabs on the top of the inside of the front window frame, that have no hole to peg into on the robot torso, seeming to be remnants of a late-stage design change, that do interfere with vehicle mode holding together.

:This toy was one of the items that were released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref> and was also given a repaint as part of TakaraTomy's own [[#35th Anniversary|35th Anniversary exclusive set]].

:He was reissued as a GameStop exclusive shortly after the [[March 28]], [[2024]] fanstream.

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[[File:SS-Leader-DOTM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Takes your wallet ''and'' your face.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''44'''
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Jetwing Optimus Prime'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-39'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform]]/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, [[Energon-axe#Studio Series|Energon-axe]], [[Dual Energon Swords#SS44|Energon Sword]], Shield, [[Ion blaster#Studio Series 2|Ion blaster]], abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the second toy with a new stomach area that is molded to be accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new trailer forming his weapons platform and combat armor. His arsenal includes two cannons, an energon axe, an energon sword, a shield, and a slightly redecoed (de-decoed?) Ion blaster from the second toy, losing its blackened barrel. He also comes with a unique backdrop depicting his confrontation with the [[Driller]] in the Battle of Chicago. His fellow Leader Class Autobot, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]], comes packaged with a replacement ''Transformers'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen''-accurate abdomen piece, allowing them to combine... though the piece is color-matched to Optimus's first ''Studio Series'' 05 release, a figure that lacks this figure's new molding and is thus incompatible with Jetfire. In addition to the new deco and molding, the hinges on his back that the panels with the fuel tanks are attached to now have pins, preventing the pieces from popping off when swiveling them into position during conversion. Care should still be taken when transforming the front grill, as the tab needed to hold it together still has the potential to break on this version of the mold.

:In terms of deco, Optimus features gradient orange paint on his forearms/truck front which the Voyager Class release didn't have, while the formerly transparent parts are now cast in opaque blue plastic, with both his real and [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux windows]] painted silver. Meanwhile, the CG stock renders feature several color and deco details that are inaccurate to the final toy; notably, the joints on his grille section are shown to be orange rather than gray, the windows are shown to be transparent rather than opaque, and all the weapons are shown to be painted, even though the only weapon that actually features ''any'' paint on the final toy is the sword. Conversely, both the CG render ''and'' the near-final stock photo of the robot mode show the new abdomen piece as being painted in a single red color, while the final product (including the TakaraTomy stock photos) have the details in the center section painted in movie-accurate silver.

:The CG render on the front packaging is a rather lazily edited version of the Optimus Prime art (complete with ''Revenge of the Fallen''-styled abdomen), with the Jetwing unit slapped on his back. There are also a few obvious design oversights, with no actual means of attaching the shield to Prime's arm in a shield-like manner, the handle of the axe colliding with the arm panel if pushed in all the way, and no official instructions on how to store the Ion blaster in the trailer. At least for the blaster, it can still use the ports on the truck as before, and there is sufficient space in the trailer itself to store the blaster or a few other accessories. And while Prime himself has been improved to prevent parts popping off, the dark grey "shoulder straps" on the Jetwing have a frustrating tendency to pop off due to the raised rectangular details directly under them, meant to hold them in place with friction but instead causing the part to flex and deform under pressure.

: Despite the figure's size classification, Prime himself is Voyager-sized (obviously, seeing as he's a retool of a previous ''Studio Series'' Voyager). The Leader Class price point comes from the extra accessories that he comes packaged with.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-TF2007-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'll need to wait until ROTF's 15th anniversary for another chance at [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Transformers'' 15th Anniversary''' (Multi-pack, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
:*''ID number'': '''32'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Dual Energon Swords#Studio Series|two Energon Swords]], "Autobots Arrival" reversible backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the second ''Studio Series'' figure, featuring slightly minimized/altered paint applications and plastic color changes. Aside from that, he doesn't come with the Ion blaster included with the regular release but instead comes with the two swords included with the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the mold, cast in a slightly more reddish clear orange and painted a brighter silver instead of gunmetal. In terms of deco, Optimus's metallic gray plastic is replaced with a light shade of grayish silver, the paint operations on his forearms and lower legs are omitted, and the previously colorless plastic used on the real/faux truck windows is now translucent black. The new blue paint used for most of the torso/truck cab is a noticeably different shade compared to the blue plastic, whereas the blue paint on the original release was a much closer match to the plastic.

:The robot mode stock render and photo erroneously show Optimus wielding his swords with the blades on the inside of the arms instead of the outside. Unlike the original SS-32 release, this release comes with the securely pinned back hinges used for the Leader Class figure. There has been one instance of yellowing on the grey plastic used, but it is not known if it is a widespread issue or an isolated instance. As with previous versions of this mold, the tabs that hold the front grill together in truck mode have the potential to break.

:This figure comes in an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive 5-pack alongside redecoes of ''Studio Series'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#SS15thAnniversary|Jazz]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'' film]]. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop depicting the alley where the Autobots first met Sam on one side and the exterior of Sam's house on the other.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-(JP)-ROTB-Optimus-Prime-box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Left: The one you can probably find. Right: The one you can actually find.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]]/[[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''102'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-122'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 30]], [[2024]]
:*''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:The ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[#BBROTB|''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime]] figure was released as part of TakaraTomy's regular ''Studio Series'' lineup in early 2024.

:Hasbro followed suit a year later, re-releasing him in the first wave of the 2025's mainline ''Studio Series'' figures.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-ROTF-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Told you so!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''<s>Transformers</s> Revenge of the Fallen'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Dual Energon Swords#Studio Series|Two Energon Swords]], "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is another release of the [[#SS32|SS-32 mold]] with [[#Studio Series|SS-05]]'s Energon swords, though this time both sport their original decos. The digital render and stock photos for this release have him holding the swords correctly. This also comes with the securely pinned back hinges.

:This figure comes in an Amazon exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)#SSROTF15th|Chromia]], [[Arcee (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Arcee]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Elita-1]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the second live-action Transformers film. Although this version of Optimus is technically for the first movie, its inclusion makes sense as this mold is the one that combines with Jetfire. The box meanwhile reuses SS-05's package art. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene on the other.

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[[File:StudioSeriesAOELeaderOptimusPrime.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Prime Knight Returns!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
:*''Accessories'': two-part [[Sword of Judgment#Studio Series|Sword of Judgment]], three-part [[Vector Shield#Studio Series|Vector Shield]], accessory adapter, [[Dual Energon Swords#SSAOE|Energon Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIKkqyZTVK0 Transformers presentation] at [[MCM London#2024|MCM London 2024]] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Russ Humphreys]] at the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel</ref>, [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Oh, my bad for not having mentioned it. It's Koki san! An incredibly talented individual that has done a few Optimus's now.|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-studio-series-listings.1259521/page-1428#post-23484134|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2025|month=7|day=2}}</ref>}}

:Part of the 18th wave of ''Studio Series'' Leader Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on his "knight" appearance in ''Age of Extinction'', specifically with the arm design prior to obtaining the Sword of Judgment, though he still includes the sword. He is about the same height as his prior ''Studio Series'' Voyagers, filling out his price point with higher mass and parts count, including opening fingers and enough articulation to hold his sword with both hands. Easily missed, the truck hood on his backpack can be hinged up, which gives more room for his waist to rotate. His waist rotation does not include his crotch armor, which can make some poses look a little awkward. Curiously, his thigh armor has been incorrectly rendered as separate hip skirts like on his [[#Leader Class toys 5|2014 Leader Class mold]].

:He transforms into a licensed Western Star 5700EX truck in 44 steps. The fifth wheel hitch works with the trailers of his Generation 1 counterpart's most [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Earthrise|recent]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Studio Series|toys]], though they both end up hanging at an angle. He can't tow the trailer of his [[#SS44|''Dark of the Moon'' version]] due to that trailer’s larger peg.

:Optimus includes the Sword of Judgement, the Vector Shield, a silver-painted Energon blade, and a storage adapter piece. The sword features a removable hilt so figures without opening hands can wield it. The Vector Shield can be reassembled into its cannon mode using 5 mm connections. The sword and shield connect to the adapter piece to store on his robot back (this unfortunately results in his roof panel sticking up obtrusively behind his head) and in the truck hitch. The Energon blade can tab into his wrist and stores on tabs on either side of his back (though this risks chipping the paint on those tabs) and on tabs at the back of the truck mode.Undocumented, the blade can also attach to an otherwise unused tab underneath the shield.

:Optimus's large kibble backpack can be easily popped off its mushroom peg to give him a cleaner profile at the cost of weapon storage. There is also a [https://youtu.be/Kwk2zBPpL7o&t=1045 fan mode] that provides a more secure (and cleaner!) storage for the Sword in truck mode. This is done by opening the back of the truck cab and threading the hilt end of the sword into the oddly-perfectly sized space between the smokestacks and back of the cab, and then closing it back up. The adapter piece with shield attached can still be slid onto the blade and attached securely onto the fifth wheel hitch. Care should be taken not to damage the Sword when transforming back to robot mode, however.

:Optimus is missing some sculpting on the smokestacks that is present in the instructions, as well as having the tips of his smokestacks trimmed off. His official product description includes two major errors: the first mislabels Optimus's truck mode as a Western Star 4900EX rather than a 5700EX. The second is the mention of a swappable head gimmick, which designer Evan Brooks quickly clarified would not be the case.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hello! That description seems to be an error. He doesn't come with an alternate head.|link=https://twitter.com/TFHypeGuy/status/1879335782542168556|name=Evan Brooks (via TFHypeGuy)|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=01|day=14}}</ref>

:Due to being larger and heavier than previous Voyagers, this Optimus can barely ride ''Studio Series'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Studio Series|Grimlock]], another Leader Class figure from years prior. Fortunately, a Titan Class version of [[Grimlock (AOE)#SSTitan|Grimlock]] was released the next year, featuring a dedicated spot and peg for this Optimus to ride!

:Optimus was first teased at the October 2024 MCM Comic Con London, before being officially announced on [[January 13]], 2025. Pre-orders went live the next day.

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[[File:TF-SS-TLK-Leader-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|He ain't do nothing but step back...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Last Knight'''''
:*''Accessories'': two-part [[Sword of Judgment#Studio Series|Sword of Judgment]], three-part [[Vector Shield#Studio Series|Vector Shield]], accessory adapter, [[Quad Barrel Shotgun]], wrist blade
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released in the 20th wave of ''Studio Series'' Leader Class toys, Nemesis Prime is a retool of the previous year's ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime. He comes with the updated forearms and biceps (though his hand armor was not retooled to match), an unmasked headsculpt, Quad Barrel Shotgun, and wrist blade based on ''The Last Knight'', omitting the Energon sword. In addition to his red war paint, he features a darker color scheme to signify his brainwashing by Quintessa and further differentiate him from the prior release. Due to all the new parts being cast in blue plastic, he is even ''more'' blue.

:The hood of the truck moves ''slightly'' upward for robot mode, and may already be lowered à la truck mode out of the box, so don’t apply extra pressure in either direction or you risk damaging the hood.

:For the first time ever, Nemesis is designated as a Decepticon on his packaging, though he retains his Autobot insignias on the figure itself. Hasbro stock photography (right) has a bent left antenna.

:Nemesis Prime was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 and went up for pre-order on "[[September 17|Transformers Day]]" later that year. The preorders began shipping Friday 19th December.

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[[File:TF-SS-Voyager-AOE-Evasion-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Enough time has passed that a toy based on a design from ''Age of Extinction'' is being considered a nostalgic collectible to some. ''Yes,'' you're getting old.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster
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==''Movie Edition''==
[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Anyone remember the live action Scrappy-Doo?]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

: Released in series 3 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the series 1 figure based on the Silver Knight [[Target]] exclusive subline from ''Age of Extinction''. By this point in the mold's life, weardown has set in and many copies have incredibly loose balljoints that pop out easily.

: US retailers appear to have skipped this assortment (so far), though it has appeared in large numbers in European markets.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Second'' closest thing you can get a Movie-verse [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

:Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is a redeco with an almost entirely red body while retaining some blue on his head and the rear half of his legs, which results in a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco on his vehicle mode and a very bland robot mode.

: And the mold degradation continues, with many samples having popped-off limbs still in-package.

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[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Series-5-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Bag code'': '''H'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is based off his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' film.
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==''Bumblebee''==
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|If you buy me, I won't take your face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:Optimus is a repackage of his Last Knight Titan Changer mold.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Leader-Legendary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dear diary: JACKPOT!]]
*'''Legendary Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''BB-02'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
:Released exclusively in Japan, ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Legendary Optimus Prime is a Leader Class-sized mold, taking many cues from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Voyager Class toys 5|Classic/Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]] mold. His head can switch between maskless and masked faces. His Ion Blaster can be held in his [[5 mm post|5 mm]] compatible hands or store on his back. His truck mode can tow [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]'s trailer. This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Bumblebee|''Bumblebee'' Legendary Nemesis Prime]] and retooled to make ''[[Synergenex]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Evangelion × Transformers|Evangelion Prime Unit-01]].
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===''Energon Igniters''===
[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Optimus is a Legends/Legion-sized mold that transforms from robot into a Cab-over truck with the transformation scheme shared with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal The Shield'' Legends Class toy]], and he features 3 mm compatible hands. Optimus's truck mode can also be attached with the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly, making him a fast-moving truck.

:Due to its simplified transformation, Optimus's robot shoulder parts ended up sticking out from his truck mode, and his upper cabin panel ends up being integrated with his head. Unlike most Speed Series toys, he also shares a similar pivoting shoulder articulation from his ''Reveal the Shield'' counterpart, and his Energon Igniter port ends up under his right foot in robot mode rather than on his knee.

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[[File:TF-BB-TV-Kun-exclusive-Red-Fire-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Actual'' Closest thing you'll get to a movieverse Fire Convoy]]
*'''Red Fire Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2019)
**''Release date'': [[April 1]], [[2019]]

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is a clear red redeco of the figure above, released as a freebie for the May 2019 issue of Telebi-Kun Magazine, along with a buildable paper Tyramigo and a ''Super Sentai Data Cardass'' KishiRyuOh Five Knight card from ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'', a ''Ganbarizing'' Kamen Rider Zi-OTrinity Card, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Zi-OTrinity Medal. The head, grill (only 80% of it) & window paint applications remain.

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is once again available for the Wonder Festival 2019 event, provided by TakaraTomy at their booth.

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[[File:TF-BB-Transformers-Test-Commemorative-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure this is not a fan-painted custom?]]
*'''Transformers Proficiency Test Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (2020)

:Released as a commemorative item for the ''Transformers Proficiency Test'' event held in Tokyo and Osaka on February 16, 2020, this Optimus Prime is an extensive repaint of the Speed Series figure, featuring additional paint operations on the legs, side windows, and the silver striping on his forearm/truck kibble. The paint is more matte than the original figure's metallic paint.

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[[File:TF-BB-Energon-Igniters-Power-Series-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Series, 2018)

:Power Series Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the Power Plus Series toy below, featuring new truck parts and maskless robot head, though the faux robot chest is retained from that mold. The CG stock photo for his robot mode depicts him having slightly longer "ears" than the final product.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Energon-Igniters-Power-Plus-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Power Plus Series|Energon Igniters Power Plus Series]] subline, this Optimus Prime is a Scout-sized mold that converts from robot to truck based on his evasion mode appearance from ''Age of Extinction'' in just a few steps. His only articulation is the swiveling upper arms & pivoting arm joints, and his fuel tanks also doubles as a flip-out cannons, activated in vehicle mode. As with all Nitro and Power Plus figures, Optimus also comes with an energon core, which allows his vehicle mode to propel forwards.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Energon-Igniters-Nitro-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Nitro Series|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]], Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that converts from a robot based on his ''Age of Extinction'' evasion mode body into a truck in 11 steps, and he features 5 mm-compatible hands & articulation on his head, arms, and [[Brick (term)|only his upper legs]]. He also features built-in Ion Cannons in this lower leg panels, activated in vehicle mode. He also comes with his own energon core, which is a different mold from his Power Plus toy.
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==''35th Anniversary''==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': December [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with a focus on increased accuracy to the ''Bumblebee'' movie. To this end, he features less swirly, flat grey plastic and additional paint operations on the hand dorsals, the front windows' joints, the lower legs' grey plastic, and the stomach section (with the weathering removed). The gunmetal on his forehead and faceplate is now silver, the knees' details are omitted, and he features tampographed Autobot insignias on his shoulders. In preliminary stock imagery such as the images to the right the shoulder insignias were depicted as only white outlines on the red plastic without the "face" and "eyes" filled out in red and white respectively, but the actual product had the insignias correctly colored.

:Optimus Prime is packaged in a box designed to evoke the original Generation 1 toyline with new '84-style package art to boot, and is only available as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th Anniversary|Convoy]].
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==''Transformers Fan Book''==
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*'''''[[Transformers Fan Book 2020]]''''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime figure identical to that from the "Optimus Prime and Grimlock" 2-pack is bundled with a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Transformers Fan Book|slightly redecoed Megatron]] as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in the 2020 edition of [[Kodansha]]'s ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' series.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-SS-02-BB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentient beings, buy me again! I have some toils of war.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[November 27]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-02'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster"

:As part of the second wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Optimus Prime is yet another detailed redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with an ''even greater'' focus on increased accuracy to his appearance in [[Bumblebee (film)|the ''Bumblebee'' movie]], even moreso than the 35th Anniversary figure above. Hence, unlike the 'clean' approach taken by the 35th Anniversary figure, this Optimus is cast in less saturated colors and features additional paint operations replicating the slight amounts of weathering and grime that were present on his CG model. He also includes the same ion blaster weapon as the other releases of this mold, now cast in gunmetal plastic.

:Oddly, the stock photos lack silver paint on the front of the vehicle mode that the [[#SS38|original mold]] has. Additionally, the robot mode stock photos show the upper forearms to be painted with gunmetal gray and gold details; they are left in completely unpainted red plastic on the final release.

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[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFSS-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You were expecting a repaint of the more-accurate version that combines with Jetfire, weren't you? Too bad, you got me again!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[July 30]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-05'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-??'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Ion Blasters

:This ''Premium Finish'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|SS-05]] mold, replacing the more subdued color with additional silver paint operations (notably the head and gas tanks) and extensive details to closely resemble his on-screen appearance in the second film. Despite this, he is missing notable red and silver paint apps on his inner legs and still has incorrectly colored forearms much like his Studio Series counterparts. He comes with two of the same Ion Blaster accessory included in the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|second ''Studio Series'' Voyager mold]] in addition to the two swords from the first release. The paint on the Energon Swords' 5 mm handles are slightly reduced to prevent possible paint chipping.
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==''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''==
[[File:Buzzworthy Bumblebee Energon Escape 2 pack.jpg|thumb|200px|Not even Optimus could escape Bumblebee's grasp]]
*'''Energon Escape''' (Multi-pack, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Accessories'': two Energon Cores

:This two-pack is a re-release of Energon Igniters [[#Power|Power Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Power Plus Bumblebee]], both without any known changes, though Optimus now comes with his own Energon core.

:Initial stock photos for this pack had ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' co-branding, but due to the movie being delayed another year, it was changed to ''Bumblebee'' branding instead. Later stock photos reflected this change.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44 BB'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Armored Weapons Platform/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, Energon-axe, Energon Sword, Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
:A [[package refresh]] of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS44|Leader Class figure]] released under the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' branding to account for the demand for the original figure and the high aftermarket prices it commanded as a result. While the mold is unchanged, there are some very slight deco differences. The blue plastic is slightly darker and red slightly lighter, while the red paint used on the abs is a lot more matte and desaturated. Oddly, the instructions states that the set transforms in 63 steps, whilst the original lists 44.

:In the United States, it is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

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[[File:TF-SS-BB-ROTB-Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You should change and grow as a person.. '''NOW!''']]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Rise Of The Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102BB'''
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:Released as part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is now based on his appearance in ''Rise Of The Beasts'' - reusing only the windshield, wheels, and some transformation cues from [[#SS38|SS-38 Optimus Prime]]. He is rather impressively made using only 4 new molds compared to the usual 9. Optimus includes a new blade and arm cannon accessory. The blade can be handheld or mounted on his wrists, and both accessories can be used on either arm or stored on his back.

:He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a Freightliner FLT. Both accessories can be stored in the truck bed. The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the stock images; the panels with the Autobot symbols on the front of his arms should be folded down and the fuel tanks in his legs should be folded out. He shares some transformation elements with MPM-12 Prime above, particularly in the arms.

:The figure is rather notorious for a number of design choices that are questionable at best, and outright designs flaws at worst. The shoulder articulation is extremely limited, resulting in him only being able to shrug when his arms are raised to the sides (although this can be remedied by untabbing the back flap and hinging the shoulder assemblies down, allowing for more natural poses). Due to the mold and budget limitations, the truck has some prominent kibble in the rear and lacks a fifth wheel hitch. In some copies, his transformation scheme causes his rearmost tires to lift off the ground. The instructions imply the chest panels open out 90 degrees, but they only open to about 45. There's enough clearance and the plastic is thick enough that it shouldn't break if forced, but don't try to force it regardless.

:He also features design flaws in the grey panels on each forearm designed to open and allow the transformation of the hands. If opened all the way, a surface on the interior of each panel obstructs the fist you're trying to fold out or in and places undue stress on the wrist joint which can lead to Prime's hands snapping off at the base of their mushroom peg connection. So exercise caution and only open these grey panels to 45 degrees which paradoxically affords more clearance, rather than the full 90 to try and avoid this. There's also clearance issues between those panels and the roundel in the elbow which can pop the flaps off if the elbow is anything but straight.

:Whether by coincidence or by design, his chest can open up along with a third panel (that includes a faux grill not seen in either mode for some reason) in a manner that replicates his Matrix chamber in the 1986 movie, though no Matrix of Leadership toys can fit inside without impeding his transformation.

:In the United States, this figure is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:If you really wanted to, you can swap the head with SS-38 Optimus to give that one a more accurate head, since they share the same sized ball joint.

:As per [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] in the [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream debuting ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Rise of the Beasts'' [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]], "spare space on the tooling" was used to pack in an axe accessory with Primal specifically intended for this figure that was costed out of the initial release.<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>

:This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#SSROTB|Nemesis Prime (40th Anniversary Ver.)]]

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CssrsoCu-mw/ Design notes on SS-102BB from Sam Smith on Instagram]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cssr9SCOX3j/ Robot mode design notes]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsssICRugFl/ Truck mode design notes]''
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
[[File:TF-ROTB-Optimus-Prime-Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])
**''TakaraTomy name: '''Voyager Class Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BV-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': June 24, 2023
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as part of the first wave of "Core" ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on early control art for the movie, and thus comes with his Ion Blaster accessory (He would end up having an arm mounted cannon in the film), which can be wielded in his hands, mounted on the 5 mm port on his back for robot mode storage, or mounted on the trailer hitch for vehicle mode storage. Due to him being based on control art, his mask's Cybernetic details and accessory is different from the movie. His gas tanks ''may'' have a tendency to pop off, so don't pull on them too hard during transformation.

:Optimus is mostly molded in gray plastic, with most of his red and ''all'' of his blue details being painted on. Care should be taken when handling the figure, as the black paint on his crotch is prone to chipping over time.

:Prime is compatible with most of the recent trailers released with his fellow Primes, but they all end up hanging at an angle as the trailer hitch is elevated up too far due to his feet.

:The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, the fuel tanks that are on the back of his legs in robot mode should be folded out for vehicle mode.

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[[File:Cyberversetoy-SmashChangersOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Papapatto Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BPC-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023

:Smash Changers Optimus Prime changes from a modified [https://www.favcars.com/mercedes-benz-armored-heavy-actros-mp3-2008-11-images-264827 Mercedes-Benz Armored Heavy Actros] to a robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. He features limited articulation on the elbows.

:Due to the delay of the film, this toy ended up being released first under the ''[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Smash Changers|Cyberverse Dinobots Unite]]'' line the year prior.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Nerf-Optimus-Prime-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]...oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': 2 foam darts

:Released as a collaborative item with [[Nerf]], the "Optimus Prime Blaster" is a foam dart-firing toy that converts from an Optimus Prime robot into a...well, a blaster. He features storage for his two foam darts near the back of the blaster, which end up on his back in robot mode. Optimus has a non-functional truck [[kibble]] despite not being able to assume a truck mode.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So would this mean Lio Convoy is Prime's true descendant?]]
*'''Beast Mode Optimus Prime''' (Beast Mode, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Beast Power Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BP-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
**''Accessories'': Sword

: This larger Optimus Prime toy converts from a modified Actros (again) into a robot based on his [https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/12-Character-Environment-Concept-Art-By-Parallax-Studio.jpg concept art design] in 19 steps. Squeezing his legs activates his third "lion beast mode", giving him wings while a translucent white lion head bursts out of his chest. He includes button-activated lights and sounds. He also comes with an orange sword which can store on the side of his vehicle mode.

:If ordered at TakaraTomy Mall, the online shop also added the "[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Burning|Burning Cheetor]]" Battle Master as a [[campaign item|freebie]] with the preorder.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2023)
: Released at the tail end of the toyline, this Optimus Prime is a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release of the ''Bumblebee'' [[#Power|Energon Igniters Power Series figure]]. Listings referred to these toys as "Legends of Cybertron."
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[[File:Optimus-Prime-RC-Intelligent-Robot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Dancing my axe off]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (RC Intelligent Robot, 2023)
: Officially licensed by Hasbro, and produced and released by Kmart to the company's Australian and New Zealand retail stores, Optimus Prime RC Intelligent Robot is a non-transforming remote control version based on the ''Rise of the Beasts'' aesthetic. Retailing at NZ$89, he featured multiple joints, a voice changer, light music and and hand gesture control. And an axe. Because dancing robots need sharp edge weapons.
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===Beast Alliance===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I've been photographing all the new Transformers Rise of the beasts mainline toys. Somehow, despite my excitement for you all to see these, I managed to miss this reveal! Here's you first (possibly late now lol) look at the main movie line! |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc515tOmoL/?img_index=1|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2023|month=2|day=9}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of the "Beast Alliance" subline for ''Rise of the Beasts'', "Battle Changer" Optimus Prime is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot into a slightly more accurate Actros in just a few steps. His right arm also features a flip-out Energon Sword.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-BCS-02-Beast-Weaponizers-Prime-and-Chainclaw.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66|Parry ''this'', Leon!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Chainclaw''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Optimus Prime & Chainclaw'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The "Beast Weaponizer" Optimus Prime toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a truck in 7 steps and comes packaged with [[Chainclaw (ROTB)|Chainclaw]], a 3-inch Beast Battle Master toy that can convert from wolf to a chainsaw in 5 steps. Prime can wield Chainclaw in chainsaw mode either in his hands, or via 5 mm ports on his forearms. He also features 5 mm ports on his back and lower legs.

:Like the same line's Primal, the stock photo of his packaging depicts him being positioned on the left (with Chainclaw on the right) before the actual product swaps their positions. The stock renders depict his front robot crotch being bare silver while the actual product features a spot of black paint on it.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiner-Optimus-Prime.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Lionblade''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Optimus Prime & Lionblade'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-05'''
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of "Beast Combiners", Optimus Prime converts from a robot to a non-distinct flat-nosed truck. He is packaged with [[Lionblade#Beast Alliance|Lionblade]], which combines into Prime's armor. Lionblade's tail section detaches to form an axe for Prime to hold. He sports ball-jointed elbows, the only Beast Combiners figure in the line to have them.
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===''Autobots Unite''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Autobots-Unite-Optimus-Prime-3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2023)
:The ''[[#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Speed Series]]'' Optimus Prime gets a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:The ''[[#Nitro|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]]'' Optimus Prime also got a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline. He includes an Igniter Core as before.
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==Robosen==
*'''Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Robot''' (2023)
:*''Accessories'':
:[[Robosen]]'s "Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Robot" is a highly-interactive, programmable robot based on his appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts''. Unlike most other Robosen ''Transformers'' product, this Optimus does not transform, leaving him stuck in robot mode. He's nevertheless still a vague in-between of "toy" and "high-end showroom tech".
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==''Bingo Sports''==
[[File:BingoBongoOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Somehow, GT-R returned.]]
*'''Bingo Sports Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])
:*''Accessories'': 2 SMGs, gun, spoiler

: ''Transformers x Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime is a retool of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Crosshairs]], with newly tooled shoulders, chest, and head to make it resemble the knight body Optimus received in ''Age of Extinction''. The Corvette C7 GT3-R mode features a new grill, sides, and a detachable spoiler that can attach to a new gun accessory. The gun stores on the back of the car. This toy still includes the dual SMGs from the original Crosshairs toy, which can store on the "coattails" of Optimus's "trench coat" in both modes.

:This toy is also marketed under the [[T-SPARK]] and ''[[40th Selection]]'' banners.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf40th/bingo-sports/#product Official TakaraTomy website of ''Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime]

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==''Dramatic Capture Series''==
[[File:TF-DCS-Jetfire-Combine-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|350px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire Combine''' ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August]], 2026
:*''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster]], two [[Dual Energon Swords#Studio Series|Energon Sword]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Yūkiya Amano]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The first live-action film-based entry in the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'', this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the 2nd Studio Series Voyager Class mold, featuring plastic layouts similar to the 15th anniversary multipack, with extensive paint applications for a screen-accurate appearance and, in turn, inspired by the Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime toy. Like the ''Premium Finish'' release of the first ''Studio Series'' Voyager, this Optimus comes with an Ion Blaster and two Energon Swords. He is sold in a 2-pack with Jetfire.

: To match the aesthetic of its combined form, Optimus's underfoots are painted black.

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==Notes==
*The original design for what would become ''Dark of the Moon'''s [[#UltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]] toy was significantly different. As Hasbro's toy designers did not know the purpose of the trailer in the film yet, they created a trailer that opened up to reveal a rotating cannon that Optimus would sit in. Once it was revealed to become a jetpack, the designers had to rush to redesign the toy. Takara's take became [[#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]], though it is currently unknown if theirs was also a last minute change.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/playwiththistoo/status/1595146431534600199|quote=That Hasbro trailer was very last minute. The original trailer opened up to a rotating cannon Op could sit it which was a far superior design. Takara nailed it with their take.|site=Twitter|name=Rik Alvarez|year=2022|month=11|day=22}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Revenge of the Fallen: The Album

2026-04-09T13:05:53Z

Chopperface: /* Songs that are not included in the soundtrack */

{{disambig2|the album of contemporary rock music|the album of orchestrated music actually in the movie|Revenge of the Fallen: The Score}}
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'''''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen — The Album''''' is an album containing songs from or inspired by ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''. It was released by Reprise Records on [[June 23]], 2009. The songs are, by and large, contemporary hard rock tracks.

==Tracks==
*1. "[[New Divide]]" — [[Linkin Park]]
:Heard twice:
:*[[Sam Witwicky]], [[Mikaela Banes]], [[Leo Spitz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], and [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] looking for [[Seymour Simmons|Robo-Warrior]].
:*Over the closing montage, as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] narrates.
*2. "[[21 Guns]]" — [[Green Day]]
:Heard three times
:* Sam going into his dorm room before meeting Leo for the first time
:* Mikaela readies her webcam for her internet date
:* During the credits
*3. "[[Let it Go]]" — [[Cavo]]
:* Heard during the credits
*4. "[[Capital M-E]]" — [[Taking Back Sunday]]
:* Heard during the credits
*5. "[[Never Say Never]]" — [[The Fray]]
:Heard twice:
:* Sam and Mikaela say their goodbyes after the [[Appliancebot]]s' rampage
:* Mikaela waiting for their web chat
*6. "[[Burn It to the Ground]]" — [[Nickelback]]
:* When Alice starts talking to Sam at the Frat Party
:* Bumblebee drives Sam and Alice away from the Frat Party
*7. "[[Burning Down the House]]" — [[The Used]]
:* Heard during the dorm party
*8. "[[Not Meant to Be]]" — [[Theory of a Deadman]]
*9. "[[Real World]]" — [[All-American Rejects]]
*10. "[[Don't Think I Love You]]" — [[Hoobastank]]
*11. "[[This is It]]" — [[Staind]]
:* Heard during the credits
*12. "[[Almost Easy]]" — [[Avenged Sevenfold]]
*13. "[[Transformers: The Fallen Remix]]" — [[Cheap Trick]]

==Songs that are not included in the soundtrack==
# "[[I'm So Excited]]" — [[The Pointer Sisters]]
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Galvatron (G1)

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:''Galvatron is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Galvatrong1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Bwaaaaah! Kneepad of Dooooom!]]
Whether he's born from the fires of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] himself, an ancient [[Transformer]] warlord, or something else altogether, one thing is always certain: '''Galvatron''' is a focal point of power and madness given form. He is blind to all but his lust for power; his whims and desires can be sacrificed in a moment's rage. Not even his own subordinates are safe. Though he is not beyond the capacity for long-term goals, it is his unpredictability and casual disregard for any and all life that strike such horror in friend and foe alike. Truly, the [[Decepticon leader]] is without any sense of empathy.

In most universes, Galvatron was once [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] but was reborn from his death throes in a Faustian pact with Unicron. He retains the memories and spark of Megatron but his personality was significantly altered after the near-death experience, massive physical upgrade and reprogramming; just ask [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] about the difference. And that was ''before'' he went insane. The cause and extent of Galvatron's madness varies between [[Multiverse|different timelines,]] as does his physical power. Sometimes he's all but invincible.

{{bigquote|Before a society can move forward, all must agree on the rules. Now '''kneel!'''|Galvatron|"[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]"}}

{{note|Galvatron's mental state, personality, and origin differ considerably across many continuities. See individual sections for specifics.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 toy bio===
Galvatron was an arrogant, compassionless, cold-hearted robotic villain. He was a [[City Commander]], but set his determination toward nothing less than the leadership of Decepticons. He plotted against his own allies, which weakened his position in the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Galvatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Galvatron bio}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{Main|Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
[[File:FFOD2 Galvatron sparks.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|The sparks mean he's going to shoot you. No sparks also means he's going to shoot you.]]

Following Optimus Prime's death, Megatron was rebuilt by Unicron into Galvatron. Though Galvatron at first proved to be a potently cunning Decepticon leader, he suffered brain damage following his defeat at the hands of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. Galvatron was now a screaming, unpredictable madman who would turn on his own soldiers as readily as his enemies.

Diverging timelines took Galvatron in two paths. In one, Galvatron fled to space with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] following a failure to blow up the sun, Earth, and Cybertron. In another, Galvatron became buried under ice by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and eventually returned as Super Megatron with the aid of [[Dark Nova]].
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===''Scramble City'' diorama===
[[File:ScrambleCityToysGalvatronvsMagnus01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Galvatron shoots silly string of doom.]]
During a massive brawl between the Autobot and Decepticon [[combiner]]s, Megatron took the upper hand. To counter this, Optimus Prime ordered [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to enter the fray. Metroplex rolled onto the scene and towered over his enemies, with City Commander [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in tow. Not to be outdone, Megatron ordered his ''own'' [[City Commander]] to enter battle. Beaming down from the sky on a ball of light, the silent and menacing Galvatron stormed the battle. Transforming into cannon mode, Galvatron fired a blast of energy at Ultra Magnus, who quickly transformed to [[robot mode]] and engaged his foe in hand-to-hand combat. As the fight seemed evenly matched, City Commander Galvatron's ''city'' finally arrived to tip the odds: [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]! {{storylink|Scramble City (diorama)|Scramble City}}
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{note|There were multiple Galvatrons from various alternate futures who often time-jumped to give the Autobots trouble. Their precise number — and even their precise pre-Unicron character of origin — remains inconclusive, due to the brevity of some stories, the confusing effects of serial time travel, and the [[retcon]] being worked into the Marvel comics at about the same time that would eventually reveal the "Megatron" in many of these stories to have actually been a clone vessel for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]].}}
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====Galvatron I====
[[File:GalvatronTFMMarvel1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"I'm all like, 'There is no way you can pick up chicks in a tank!'"]]
Cast out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on the journey back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after a [[Battle of Autobot City|failed attack]] on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[2006]], the wounded and dying [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was found by [[Unicron]] and recreated as Galvatron. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} Immediately after destroying [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and reclaiming [[Decepticon leader|leadership of the Decepticons]], Galvatron watched as Unicron consumed [[Moonbase One|one of Cybertron's moons]], and furiously announced that they belonged to him. Unicron responded by psychically torturing Galvatron, reminding him that he was his master. Galvatron was then ordered to Earth, where he and his minions attacked Ultra Magnus's Autobots as they attempted to make their way off-planet. They were waylaid when the Autobot commander triggered a domino effect within an asteroid field to jam the Decepticons' sensors, a trick Galvatron remembered being used against him once before in his Megatron days. Galvatron nonetheless caught up to his prey, and began blasting the Autobots' ships. Ultra Magnus managed to trick Galvatron into believing the latter succeeded in destroying his vessel by separating its front segment as several [[moleculon missile]]s made contact with the ship's rear segment. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} ''Resolving to free himself from the shackles he was unaware he had donned, Galvatron formed a plan to use Autobot [[time-jump mechanism|time-travel technology]] to send himself and his lieutenants [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] back in time to the year [[1986]], thereby putting himself beyond Unicron's reach. Once in the past, Galvatron planned to create a superweapon with the power to destroy Unicron, which would be left hidden on the planet and activated upon his return to the future.''

[[File:Target 2006 Prologue Galvatron, Scourge & Cyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Darn that Soundwave.]]
''Upon Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge's arrival in 1986, the laws of space and time caused them to [[mass substitution|mass-displace]] [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to [[limbo]], immediately removing some of the greatest obstructions to Galvatron's scheme. Seeking an alliance with his past self to expedite his plan, Galvatron traveled to the [[Wyoming base|Decepticon base]] in [[Wyoming]] and shared his story with Megatron, carefully leaving out the fact that they were the same individual. Naturally, Megatron didn't buy into the [[time travel]]ler's story and attacked him, but Galvatron was more than a match for his past self, who he left unconscious and entombed under a mountain of rubble. Taking control of the Decepticons, Galvatron put the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to work building the colossal cannon he would use to destroy Unicron, but soon found himself forced to alter his plan when news came in that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had come to Earth. Capturing [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], who had been spying on the Decepticon construction project, Galvatron lured the Autobots into a battle which he used to prove his superiority, taking every shot they fired and utterly dominating them with his Unicron-borne strength.''

[[File:Target2006 Galvatron laughs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Sure glad these guys don't have a [[Pathblaster]]!]]
''Realizing they were helpless against Galvatron, the Autobots were forced to unearth the buried Megatron and strike a deal with him, hoping his talent for warfare would help them defeat their future enemy. Alas, this plan fared little better, until a trio of Autobots—[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]—arrived from the future to help (who had, unbeknownst to anyone, actually been sent back in time by Unicron to curb his rebellious creation). Ultra Magnus engaged Galvatron in a furious traveling battle, drawing the future Decepticon away from the cannon construction site so that the Autobots could set up their plan. Although he fought bravely, Magnus was ultimately defeated, and Galvatron returned to the cannon site, only for the weapon to be suddenly destroyed in a huge explosion set by the Autobots. Galvatron emerged from the wreckage to see what he thought was the architect of the explosion, Starscream (but was, in fact, an unconscious [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] painted to look like the air commander by Hot Rod's team), and in a fit of anger, blew him up. After a moment, Galvatron realized something was amiss: if he had now destroyed Starscream in the past, how then could he go on to destroy him in the future? Coming to the conclusion that he had accidentally traveled back into an alternate timeline, and thus, no action taken then would affect his future, Galvatron and his troops returned to their proper time—just as the Autobots had planned.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-Unicron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|No wonder he's nigh-invincible! He's denser than Unicron's skin!]]
''Upon his return to 2006,'' Galvatron was tortured back into submission by Unicron and sent on a quest to steal the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Accomplishing this goal, Galvatron then tried to use the power of the Matrix against Unicron himself, but found he was unable to open the talisman. Unicron consumed Galvatron for his treachery, and it was there, within the chaos-bringer's body, that Galvatron was soon confronted in climactic battle by Hot Rod. During their fight, Hot Rod reclaimed the Matrix and was transformed into Rodimus Prime, then used his new strength to hurl Galvatron through Unicron's hide and into the void of space. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}} {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} ''What nobody knew, however, was that Galvatron had kept the [[time-jump trigger device]] he had used to control his return from 1986, and he was able to save himself by using it to send himself back into the past once more, this time with the intent to stay. Arriving in [[1987]], he materialized above Earth and proceeded to crash down to the planet's surface like a meteor, catching the attention of [[Cybertron Seven|a group of Autobots]] who had just arrived on Earth themselves. His mind unhinged by the terminal velocity impact, madness began to creep over Galvatron, and he easily bested the Autobots, believing himself to battling the hated Rodimus Prime. A contingent of nearby Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] were drawn to the battle, and Shockwave concluded based on past reports that Galvatron posed a threat to his leadership, ordering his troops to aid the Autobots. This had something of a calming effect on Galvatron, who retreated on the basis that he could not destroy the Decepticons, as then he would have no army to command in the future.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

''Galvatron's escape to 1987 went unnoticed by all, save two: the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], who sought to claim the reward Rodimus Prime had rashly placed on the Decepticon leader's head,'' {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} ''and a vengeful Unicron who plotted to reach back in time and snatch him back for punishment.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Galvatron! We have finally completed your hot tub!]]
''Galvatron constructed a [[power siphon]] that would enable him to absorb the energy of the [[Mount Verona]] volcano, making him as powerful as a god. As the siphon began its work, Ultra Magnus crossed paths with Galvatron once more. Though Magnus managed to momentarily beat down Galvatron, he defeated Magnus once again. Galvatron dragged him to his power siphon, and gloated about his scheme. '' {{storylink|Burning Sky!}}'' Galvatron prepared to throw Ultra Magnus into the volcano, when he was attacked by Rodimus Prime, Kup, and Blurr, who had traveled back from Galvatron's era to disrupt his plans. Galvatron knocked out Kup and Blurr, but as he readied to square off against Rodimus, Death's Head joined the fray. Rodimus and the bounty hunter bickered over who would be taking down Galvatron, a debate the latter had no patience for. After forcing Death's Head to retreat, Galvatron and Rodimus duelled, and Ultra Magnus helped damage Galvatron's power siphon, allowing the Autobots to escape.'' {{storylink|Hunters}}

''After Galvatron finished repairs, Goldbug and Wreck-Gar, along with Kup and Blurr, attacked him. Easily thwarting the 21st century Autobots, Galvatron was distracted by Ultra Magnus, while Wreck-Gar and Rodimus snatched up the time jump device and began modifying it to send them all back to the future. After throwing Magnus into the volcano, Galvatron realised the Autobots plan and fought Rodimus. He was electrocuted when Rodimus blasted a nearby power cable. However Galvatron recovered, and savagely beat his old enemy. Death's Head, wishing to be paid by Rodimus, fought Galvatron, unwittingly giving the Autobots the time they needed. The device was triggered, and all the 21st century Transformers were returned to the future, aside from Galvatron, having modified it to stay behind. ''{{storylink|Fire on High!}} ''Goldbug was left to face Galvatron, as Ultra Magnus, having escaped the Volcano, believed he could not defeat him. Goldbug was quickly overpowered but before Galvatron could deliver the killing blow, the reenergised Ultra Magnus arrived. During the course of the battle, the maddened Galvatron ripped a piece of the siphon’s control equipment loose. This resulted in the siphon losing control of the volcano’s eruption. Galvatron, too crazed to notice the danger, was entombed along with Ultra Magnus within the crater.''{{storylink|Vicious Circle!}}

[[File:Enemy action seacons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
''But while Galvatron was trapped, encased in a tomb of his own making, he was also very much alive. Learning of this, and seeking to remove any opposition to his leadership, then-Decepticon leader Shockwave sent the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] to rig the volcano with bombs and blow up Galvatron. As this would have meant the destruction of Ultra Magnus as well, the Throttlebots stepped in, and with the aid of humans [[Cindy Newell]], [[Joy Meadows]] and [[Susan Hoffman]], drove the Decepticons off. Unfortunately for the Autobots, a small explosion triggered during the battle cracked Galvatron's lava prison,'' {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} ''and he was soon able to tear himself free. Knowing that taking over the Decepticons by force would not win him any favors among their ranks, Galvatron instead resolved to turn them against Shockwave by making them doubt his leadership. To this end, he made a menacing bee-line for the Decepticons' [[Club Con|undersea base]], prompting the panicked Shockwave to send the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] against him. Galvatron was moderately impressed by the might that their combined form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] was able to bring to bear, but the gestalt was still no match for the future Decepticon's might and quickly fell before him. Galvatron proceeded to tear his way into the base, and declared before the assembled Decepticons that he had actually desired an alliance, but that Shockwave's aggressive actions had rendered it an impossibility, and then departing, knowing the seeds of dissent had successfully been sown. On his way back to the surface, Galvatron discovered the damaged Autobot [[Fizzle]], and in a fit of charity, carried him out of the ocean, emerging into the midst of a battle between Fizzle's fellow [[Sparkabot|Sparkler Mini-Bots]] and the [[Firecon]]s. Galvatron laughed off the Firecons' suggestion of an alliance, then backhanded Fizzle into a tree when he tried in vain to stop him from leaving.'' {{storylink|Enemy Action!}}

[[File:Magnus V Galvatron "Salvage!".jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Galvatron proceeded to stalk the Sparkler Mini-Bots after they rescued Ultra Magnus from Mount Verona, and attacked the smaller Autobots with relish, knowing Magnus was helpless to stop him, demoralised from the psychological scars cut from repeated defeats at his hands. As Galvatron pretty much beat the crap out of the Sparkabots, Magnus finally managed to get his act together, taking Galvatron by surprise. With a few powerful punches (and one heck of a kick), Magnus managed to sent Galvatron into retreat, defeating Galvatron at last!'' {{storylink|Salvage!}}

[[File:Galvatron wrecking havoc marvel uk 173.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7]]
''Soon after, Galvatron arranged to meet his ex-lieutenants Cyclonus and Scourge, who had since wound up stranded in the past and sought use of his time jump trigger device to return to the future, unaware the device had been destroyed. Drafting a particularly freaked-out human to carry him into the middle of a city in his shrunken pistol mode, Galvatron informed his former subordinates that they would have to swear complete loyalty to him; unsurprisingly, they refused, but before a battle could begin, the three Decepticons were interrupted by the [[Wreckers]], sent to Earth via dimensional portal to take Galvatron out. Galvatron's choice of meeting place hampered the Wreckers significantly, leaving them unable to unleash their weapons for fear of harming humans, and the battle did not to go well, forcing [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to resort to trickery. Pouncing on Galvatron, he loudly announced he had stolen the non-existent time jump device, luring the dimwitted Cyclonus and Scourge away. Galvatron was left facing the rest of the Wreckers, but he easily convinced them to go to Springer's aid and fled while they were occupied.'' {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

[[File:TimeWars-frakamm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh no, look out, c-string characters!]]
''Galvatron's time-traveling (along with that of the other Autobots and Decepticons) eventually caused [[time rift|a rift in time and space]] that threatened both the present and the future, opening a timestorm at both ends of the timeline that consumed the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] in 2008.'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

''Having sought a weapon to use against Galvatron, Shockwave recovered what he believed to be the deactivated Megatron from the bottom of the [[Thames]] (but which was in fact a [[Straxus (G1)|clone]]) and brainwashed him into his service, unleashing him in the hopes of eliminating one or both of his rivals. After a 'dry run' against Cyclonus, Shockwave decided Megatron was ready now and despatched him after Galvatron.'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}} ''Unfortunately, Galvatron managed to appeal to the suppressed personality within Megatron, and the two joined forces!'' {{storylink|Altered Image!}}

[[File:TimeWars7-TimeRift.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Simon Furman|Furman]] liked Galvatron, he just liked [[death|killing characters]] more.]]
''The Galvatron-Megatron alliance met both the [[Wreckers]] and the Decepticon [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in combat when both team, in a tenuous alliance, launched an assault on their base of operations. The combined forces of both Galvatron's future and past self proved too much for [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]]'s team, the Decepticon leaders easily mowing through their members. Though Megatron suggested the pair rest after driving off the enemy forces, Galvatron refused to relent, and pursued Springer's group even as they retreated. Outside, the battle was joined by several other members of the combined forces of the present-day Autobot and Decepticons, and the future Autobots and Decepticons. By this stage, Galvatron was consumed by madness, reliving memories of the same battle ''as Megatron'' and unable to stand that things were going differently ''this'' time round. In his fury, he was able to overcome all resistance: even a direct [[Pathblaster]] to the face and single combat with Powermaster Optimus Prime failed to stop him completely. His threat was only truly ended when the time rift itself appeared in the skies over Earth, and Galvatron, lost to insanity, stood defiantly before it, declaring his superiority. The energies of the rift consumed Galvatron, tearing him to pieces and dragging his remains into its timeless depths.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}} ''Megatron had already walked off by this point, but believed his transformation into Galvatron was inevitable and ''this'' time he planned to ensure it worked ''right''.'' {{storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.}}

''Long after the [[Great War (G1)|war]], the time traveller [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] peeked on nine key events in the Transformers' war for a history project. Galvatron's second trip back in time was considered the fourth key event. After stepping on the proverbial butterfly at [[Mount Verona]], Dicet saw a Time Wars where Optimus fought Galvatron while Rodimus fought Megatron. It ended the same way though!'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}
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====Galvatron II====
[[File:GalvatronthereisnoescapeSurrender.jpg|thumb|small|right|More like "Galvatron Too", am I right?]]
{{main|Galvatron II}}
This way lies madness.

====Other====
[[File:MarvelUK224 Head Toss.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Now ''HEADS'' up! Ha, I'm on a roll today!"]]
''In the year [[2356]] of an alternate future, a geriatric Rodimus Prime recounted tales of his exploits to [[Trachis|a curious youth]] from his deathbed. In that timeline, the Time Wars had reset history: now the newly created Galvatron ''hadn't'' time-traveled to 1987 Earth, and instead had remained in the 21st-century and conquered Cybertron. This "reset" Galvatron tried to enrage Rodimus—even going so far as throwing [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]'s severed head at him—so that the Autobot leader's vengeful thoughts would corrupt the Matrix itself.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} ''This Galvatron was last seen in a flashback to Unicron's third coming in the year [[2010]] (of that timeline): as Galvatron was left buried under rubble and Transformer corpses, Rodimus noted that on this occasion Unicron had no need for minions.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}
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=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
[[File:Rodimus prime galvatron big broadcast of 2006.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1]]
In an alternate future of 2006, Galvatron was leader of the Decepticons on their home base of [[Chaar]]. [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] tried to tell him about some strange activity on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], but he wouldn't listen. Meanwhile, the events on Junkion caused a hypnotic signal to be broadcast out into space, which affected Galvatron while he was watching his [[bubbling pool]]. The signal compelled him to travel to Junkion, where he was led to believe he could "be a winner". He was followed by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]].

Once on Junkion, they were soon joined by Autobots. Galvatron immediately attacked [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], and the two battled to a stalemate. The other Autobots worked to disrupt the hypnotic signal, which cleared Galvatron's mind long enough to blast the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]' television, which he recognized as influencing his mind. This broke the spell on everyone, including the Junkions, who then added their power to the Autobots' and forced the Decepticons to retreat in [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]].

In the course of this battle, his defeat at the hands of Rodimus Prime while inside Unicron was alluded to. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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===''PDTF Comic''===
[[File:PDTypeBlackball1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
After taking to wearing four [[Black ball|Blackballs]] around his neck as a necklace, Galvatron spotted Rodimus Prime, who'd found another of the precious artifacts. He attempted to throttle the Autobot, only for a brilliant light to shine directly at him. Galvatron fled, believing it to be the power of the Blackball, only for Rodimus to reveal it was just a flashlight... {{storylink|PDTF Comic##11 "Take a Stand! Rodimus Prime!"|Take a Stand! Rodimus Prime!}}

Galvatron later led an attack on Battleship Maximus, {{storylink|PDTF Comic##12 "Bigger than Life! Fortress Maximus!"|Bigger than Life! Fortress Maximus!}} was knocked flat by [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], {{storylink|PDTF Comic##13 "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!"|Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!}} and he and his men were sent scrambling as Fortress Maximus and [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]] traded blows. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##14 "Watch Out! Mega Zarak!"|Watch Out! Mega Zarak!}} When Ultra Magnus found the final Blackball, Galvatron blew the defiant Autobot apart in order to obtain it. As he was enjoying his victory, he was suddenly bowled over — by Ultra Magnus' head. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##16 "Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!"|Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!}}

Galvatron's insanity finally out of control, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Liokaiser]] and the other Decepticons were left with no choice but to bound their leader in rope and try to rationally explain to him that he was too crazy to be left free any longer. Galvatron then reminded them that unless they made his detainment more comfortable, such as providing a futon among other luxuries, he would surely destroy them all. Frightened by his looney faces, the Decepticons quickly brought him a hot cup of tea. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##19 "Two in One! Lord Galvatron"|Two in One! Lord Galvatron}}

When a Blackball landed somewhere in a field of tall grass, Galvatron sent Liokaiser to fetch it. Bitter with the menial task, Liokaiser began muttering unflattering remarks under his breath. He was then left to nervously explain himself to Galvatron, who was in earshot the whole time. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##20 "Find the Bright Day! Liokaiser!!"|Find the Bright Day! Liokaiser!!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:Decepticonhideout.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Right in the manifolds!]]
Galvatron traveled back in time from the 21st century and took leadership of the Decepticons from Megatron in the '80s. Under his rule, the Decepticons constructed three spy satellites, [[Decepticon Space Station Argon|Argon]], [[Decepticon Space Station Krypton|Krypton]] and [[Decepticon Space Station Xenon|Xenon]] which they used to spy on the Autobots. The first mission Starscream was sent on as a result of the gathered information ended in failure, much to Galvatron's rage, but at least it seemed as though [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] hadn't found the satellite. The Decepticons were to later learn that the Autobots had, in fact, gotten wind of the network of stations, as a false transmission set the three stations on a course for each other. Galvatron deactivated the [[refractive shield]] too late to prevent their destruction. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}} His next move was to establish a base in a [[human]] factory within striking distance of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but it was soon discovered by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. The Autobots attacked in force, during which Galvatron suffered the indignity of being hit by a wrecking ball swing by Spike. The Decepticons were driven off back to their base. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}}}

===Marvel coloring books===
In a bid to replenish their ever dimishing energy supply, Galvatron led his troops to [[Oil Valley]] to steal some of the fuel there. Upon his arrival at the oil drilling area, he began to instruct his troops on making the local humans into slaves, when he noticed that Hot Rod was nearby. Hot Rod took off in the direction of Autobot City, and so Galvatron and his troops gave chase. The Decepticons found further oppostion when they encountered the Dinobots. A brawl ensued, and Galvatron managed to ground Swoop by blasting his wing. The Decepticons nonetheless found themselves on the losing side, even more so when Ultra Magnus arrived with reinforcements. Abandonning his troops, Galvatron hurried to the oil field in order to procure some of it for himself. But Grimlock pursued him and the two continued to fit amidst the oil towers. Galvatron was soon defeated, and was forced to retreat by boarding Cyclonus's ship mode. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}}}

When Galvatron's spy, Laserbeak, reported back to him that the Autobots had long ago lost a large shipment of Energon cubes at the Ark's original crash site, Galvatron deployed his troops to unearth it. The Autobots soon arrived on-site, and the two factions began to fight. When Rumble uncovered the case containing the Energon, the Autobots attempted to play keep-away with the Energon, only for Galvatron to catch up to it when Brawn passed it to Grimlock. Galvatron and Grimlock wrestled over the box, causing it to split open and spill its content all over the ground. Then, before anyone could stop him, Starscream scrafed down all of the Energon and proclaimed himself to be the most powerful Decepticon. He and Galvatron fought over the leadership of the Decepticons while the Autobots made themselves sparse. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
While enviously admiring the energy collecting abilities of Autobot City, Galvatron got a spy report about a new robot car being introduced at a car show. He decided the robot car would make an ingenious blueprint for an army of robot workers to create an equally effective city for the Decepticons. Galvatron's men snuck into the Coliseum and planned a black out during the car show in order to steal the robot car. They also captured Kup, who spotted them snooping around. As the car show began, Kup tripped Galvatron as he moved through the control booth, causing the Decepticon leader to crash through the observation glass and alerting the Autobots below to the Decepticons' location. Galvatron and the Decepticons were forced to flee with no robot car. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Metroplex, Springer, and Blurr teamed up in a battle on a moon base in an attempt to slay Galvatron. Springer managed to connect a powerful punch on Galvatron, sending him hurling away. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

Having successfully stolen the Creation Matrix from the Autobots, Galvatron and his troops guarded the relic at their headquarters. Fooled by an army of Autobot [[Decoy (G1)|decoys]], Galvatron lost possession of the relic. He vowed afterwards that the Decepticons would create their own decoys in order to counter this new Autobot technology. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Autobot Alert!====
In one possible scenario, Galvatron led a plot to hijack the Earth's communication satellites. Once in control of every television broadcast on Earth, he made his intentions known; he was to be conqueror of the Earth, and so long as its populace was obedient, they needed not fear his wrath. He then awaited the Autobots’ compliance within his personal ship, Cyclonus, alongside his army of multiwing jet fighters.

In a later broadcast, Galvatron demanded that all who viewed his image on the television screen bow before it in his honour. In a possible sequence of events that followed, the Autobots successfully sabotaged the Decepticons’ command centre, immobilizing Galvatron's ship in orbit. Galvatron's broadcast showed his face turning purple with rage before it cut to static, signalling the end of Galvatron's ploy.

In another scenario, Galvatron remotely captured both Hot Rod and Bumblebee, and planned to use the pair as hostages to insure that Ultra Magnus would not interfere in his plan.

In yet another possible scenario, Ultra Magnus and a crew of Autobots opened fire onto Cyclonus, from within their shuttle in orbit. Galvatron emerged from Cyclonus in response, followed by the multiwing jet fighter Decepticons. Despite the Autobots attempting to retreat, Galvatron caught up to them and began tearing their shuttle apart with blasts of his laser cannon. He then laughed triumphantly as Ultra Magnus's troops began to drift helplessly into the void of space as their shuttle crumbled around them.

In a completely different possible scenario, Galvatron led a Decepticon campaign to retrieve a sphere of cybertite, containing the secrets to an ancient Autobot power-booster within it. After his troops learned that the sphere was within a sunken ship off the California coast, Galvatron headed a squad to retrieve it.

In one possible scenario that ensued, Galvatron happened upon the Autobots already at the coast, in the middle of hauling the ship out of the water. Galvatron blasted both the ship and the sphere, ensuring that the Autobots would not have access to its secrets, and then began raining down Decepticon firepower upon his foes.

In an alternate scenario, Galvatron arrived at the coast while the Autobots hid away. Ordering the Constructicons to merge into Devastator, Galvatron had the combiner raise the ship from the water manually.

If Ironhide, Brawn and Grapple attempted to snatch the ship away from Galvatron, the Decepticons destroyed both the ship and the sphere within to prevent it from falling into Autobot hands. Galvatron now knew that the Autobots were hidden away in nearby caves, and had his Decepticons use their superior firepower to pin them down, leaving them at his mercy.

If Springer, Seaspray and Topspin put into motion their plan to retrieve the sphere, Galvatron and his troops were too distracted by the sea-bound Autobots to notice that Springer had retrieved the sphere until it was too late. With the formula in the hands of the Autobots, Galvatron would soon find himself on the losing end of the war. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

====Project Brain Drain====
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Galvatron was informed by Soundwave that the Decepticons’ [[Brain Drain device]], capable of syphoning away the brainpower of humans and convert it to energy, had been completed and was ready to be put to use for the Decepticon cause. Galvatron decided upon testing the device on the crowd that would be attending the rock concert [[Heywood Heights]] later in the day. Although Galvatron was confused as to what kind of music the rocks would be playing, he felt the massive concentration of unsuspecting humans (roughly 500, 000!) was a perfect target to attain massive amounts of energy.

In one possible outcome, Galvatron's plot proceeded forth without any Autobot interruptions, and the Decepticon gained an upper hand in their war with the Autobots that would most assuredly grant them total victory.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron received a distress signal from Decepticon headquarters moments before he was about to enact his plan. Forced to put off his scheme in order to fend off Ultra Magnus and his troops, Galvatron returned to the Decepticons’ mountain fortress still clutching the Brain Drain device. Though he fought fiercely, he was defeated and the Brain Drain device was destroy when Ultra Magnus triggered an avalanche that buried the Decepticons in snow.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron and his troops were surprised to find the Autobots hiding amidst the parked vehicles surrounding the concert just as he were about to put his plan into action. But as Galvatron had planned to set afire the parking lot surrounding the concert in order to prevent the humans from escaping, he continued forth with his plan, hoping to destroy the Autobots in the process.

In one possible set of events, the Autobots rushed forward out of the parking lot to better protect the humans. While the Autobots busied themselves with fighting his troops, Galvatron prepped the Brain Drain device, ready to use it as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged. Bumblebee, who had noticed Galvatron fiddling with the device from afar, attempted to halt Galvatron's efforts.

If Bumblebee crashed directly into Galvatron in an attempt to make him drop the Brain Drain device, Galvatron managed to regain his balance before he dropped the device, only for Bumblebee to explode after having been reduced to a flaming heap by the nearby inferno. The explosion in turn destroyed the Brain Drain device, foiling Galvatron's plot. If Bumblebee instead attempted to throw a truck at Galvatron to stop him, the truck explodes before Bumblebee has a chance to launch it, and Galvatron successfully activates the Brain Drain device.

In another possible scenario, the Autobots remained in the blazing parking lot in order to fight the Decepticons in close-quarters. Galvatron and Ultra Magnus grappled, with Galvatron eventually managing to fling Ultra Magnus away into the area near the bandstand. With Ultra Magnus out of the way, Galvatron readied the Brain Drain device. But both Hot Rod and Bumblebee were at the ready to stop Galvatron from using the device.

If Bumblebee attempted to stop Galvatron, the Decepticon leader merely laughed at Bumblebee's futile efforts before crushing him underfoot. Galvatron then activated the device, and successfully drained the nearby humans of their intelligence.

If Hot Rod interfered, the young Autobot successfully plucked the Brain Drain device out of the Decepticons’ hands, and then made his getaway through the nearby ring of fire. Enraged, Galvatron chased after him, racing Ultra Magnus as both headed towards Hot Rod. Though Galvatron reached Hot Rod first and retrieved the Brain Drain device, Ultra Magnus lassoed the Decepticon leader with a damaged electrical cable. The electric current running through the cable cause Galvatron to flail wildly, leading to him crushing the device himself. With his plan foiled, Galvatron ordered a retreat.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron arrived at the concert as his Decepticons were already fighting a small group of Autobots. Leaving his minions to deal with the threat, he began activating the Brain Drain device, only to have it either be blown out of his hands by Ultra Magnus, or destroyed by Wreck-Gar. With a howl of rage, Galvatron ordered a full retreat.

In an alternate outcome, Galvatron and his troops were able to sneak up on the Autobots guarding the concert, as the heroic robots were anticipating the Decepticons to arrive from the wrong direction. After destroying them, Galvatron proceeded to use the Brain Drain device on the concert-goers, and laughed triumphantly as he robbed them of their collective brain-power. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorGalvatronShockwaveandScavenger.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Scavenger, stop tickling that Autobot!"]]
In one possible scenario, Galvatron and some troops were on a patrol in a desert at night. Upon spotting a spaceship that flickered in-and-out of sight, they investigated. Finding the Autobots Kup and Hot Rod conversing with a woman at the ship's landing site, Galvatron and the others fired upon them, causing them to scramble away. Galvatron then ordered his troops to stay and scrutinize the spaceship instead of chasing after the Autobots.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, Galvatron was wounded by one of Kup's laser blasts. The Autobots were easily defeated and destroyed by the Decepticons nonetheless.

If Hot Rod and Kup silently followed the Decepticons back to their hide-out in a nearby canyon, they managed to tricked Galvatron and the others into thinking that they were being ambushed by a whole squadron of Autobots. Panicking, the Decepticons attempted to retaliate by firing in all directions.

If Hot Rod snuck down and successfully snatched the Invisibility Device from Shockwave, the Decepticons gave chase to the young Autobot. They were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks.

In an alternate scenario, Galvatron and the other Decepticons decided to take off into space in [[Sarah Sanders]]'s ship after acquiring the Invisibility Device. Whether the Decepticons succeeded in mastering the Invisibility Device and subsequently destroyed the Autobots, or were destroyed or defeated themselves depended on what choices the Autobots made from this point on.

In a completely different scenario, Galvatron was in the process of creating his own ships with invisibility capabilities, armed with [[neuron beam]]s. When the Autobots failed to find one of his test crafts in the desert, Galvatron was able to retrieve it, and later launch a full-scale assault on Metroplex. He destroyed both the city and its inhabitants while gloating of his victory.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron and his troops happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Galvatron and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Galvatron with their headlights while Hot Rod took it right out of their hands, or tricking most his troops into leaving the spaceship behind while they pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase. Now outnumbered, Galvatron was forced to flee.

In an alternate scenario where the Autobots silently trailed Scavenger while the Decepticon held Sarah Sanders captive, Sarah was brought before Galvatron within the Decepticons’ secret desert base. Galvatron demanded from Sarah the secret to invisibility. When she would not comply, Galvatron ordered Bombshell to use his Cerebro-Shells to control her mind. In one possible scenario, Galvatron succeeded in fending off the Autobots who attempted to rescue Sarah, and with her knowledge conquered the Earth. In another outcome to these events, Galvatron and his troops were distracted by holographic projections courtesy of the Autobot Jazz. Though this did buy the Autobots enough time to scoop up Sarah and flee, Galvatron soon caught on to what was happening, and ordered his troops to pursue the Autobots. Whether or not Galvatron would recapture Sarah and conquer the Earth, or fail in stopping her from giving the secrets of invisibility to the Autobots depended wholly on chance. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
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Galvatron took to talking to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], as the cassette perched mutely on his shoulder. He was also even more abusive than usual towards his men. He was pleased when a potential new source of [[energon]] was discovered on an asteroid, but particularly ''dis''pleased when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] returned with a [[little informant|small alien]]. After exhaustive tests by a violently coerced Cyclonus, positive results were found, and Galvatron rubbed his hands together in glee before sending out Ratbat to find more of the aliens. Instead, they discovered that the Autobots were also on the asteroid, and Galvatron was more than happy to start inflicting violence on the enemy rather than waste time on small organics. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

In search of slaves for the Decepticon energy research laboratory, Galvatron took [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to attack the space station [[S.S. Exton 9]]. The Decepticons used their new [[suspension-ray beam]] to paralyze the humans, and sat back to wait for the containment ship to turn up. When they detected [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] leaving the station, Galvatron ordered Ratbat to contact Cybertron for reinforcements. Unfortunately Cosmos' mission was a success, helping some children to return with the [[Prism of Power]]. Galvatron demanded the children surrender and turn over the Prism, threatening to kill them unless they complied, but Cosmos was able to distract him long enough for [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to finish off Razorclaw and blast the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

Alerted to the existence of the Intergon Device, Galvatron led a strike force to [[Tau-Ursa]] and successfully seized the device from its inventor, [[Monitorus]], before razing the city to the ground. Building the device into the "[[Nullification Cannon]]", Galvatron used it to attack the Autobots' energon plant on Cybertron, rendering its contents useless. While Optimus Prime was distracted by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], Galvatron left, announcing as he did so that the Autobots would now have no choice but to surrender. Returning to the ancient, burned-out destroyer which the Decepticons were using as a base, Galvatron was informed by the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]s that the Autobots were searching for [[Metascan Alpha]], the planet of the [[Logicon]]s that also contained a bounty of energon. While he was ruminating about the implications, Galvatron was forcefully reminded by Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] that the Nebulan now led the [[Decepticon]]s. A short time later, Optimus Prime attacked their location, fighting Galvatron. Before Galvatron could stop him, Scorponok swung a claw at the Autobot leader and struck the cannon instead, destroying it. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

====''Timelines''====
Galvatron tasked [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] with finding the Destructons' ancient structure known as the [[Maelstrom Fracture Obelisk]]. Eventually finding it, Breakdown was about to report its location when the Destructon known as [[Psychokhan]] attacked with his Psychospear, accidentally expelling Breakdown from the universe and into [[unspace|transwarp space]]. {{storylink|Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|TFSS Breakdown bio card}}

===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Galvatron captained a Decepticon ship, with the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] serving under him. They managed to shoot down the ship being captained by Ultra Magnus, which crash-landed on the planet [[Barrenikon]]. Galvatron and his crew brought their ship planet-side as well to finish off their opponents. Galvatron stayed aboard his ship during the mission, however, leaving the dirty work mostly to the Combaticons. You nonetheless encountered him in a few possible scenarios, where you had to sneak aboard the Decepticon ship in order to steal one of their power packs. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
Galvatron killed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Knowledge of this event was later hidden away in files classified by the [[Maximal Elder]]s.

When Starscream's immortal [[spark]] traveled to prehistoric Earth and possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], the Decepticon claimed to the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] that he was killed trying to defend Galvatron from Unicron. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], having a better grasp of history than Starscream expected, later pointed out in private with Starscream that she knew that he was actually destroyed by Galvatron for being a traitor. {{storylink|Possession}}

====3H comics====
When Galvatron failed the Decepticons and the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] ended, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] turned his loyalties to the gangster [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Galvatron reverted to his old name and appearance at some point, as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] was one of the legendary Autobots and Decepticons residing in [[J'nwan]]. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
By one account, Galvatron died on Cybertron circa [[2035]] after a final battle with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}} Others say he was defeated by four Autobot warriors and buried under ice on [[Earth]], while according to some he was pulled into another universe by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook Glossary}}

[[Galvatron (BW)|A Predacon]] named himself after Galvatron. The paranoid [[Killer Punch]] believed that Galvatron was still active and plotting the destruction of the [[Maximal Imperium]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Galvatron was a Decepticon leader that came after [[Megatron (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Megatron]] and had the power of [[Unicron/Generation 1#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Unicron]] coursing through his circuits. He was profiled on [[Vector Sigma#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Vector Sigma]].

Opinions on Galvatron varied. [[Cyclonus (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Cyclonus]] saw him as the ideal Decepticon leader, lacking the weaknesses of the previous Decepticon leaders, and that he was unpredictable with guileful tactics and asymmetrical reasoning, while an anonymous Decepticon thought that Galvatron was insane, conceited, greedy and merciless and that he only cared about himself and not the Decepticon cause.

It was unknown if he was Megatron reincarnated. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #2|Galvatron's ''More Than Meets The Eye'' profile}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
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====Ask Vector Prime====
Galvatron was created by [[Unicron]] from the body of a Megatron. Cyclonus and Scourge were created with him from the remains of Megatron's dead minions. They helped destroy their home reality and several more, before Cyclonus was decapitated by a Megatron attempting to defend his home universe. The [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] of this reality joined Galvatron's team, and they were eventually joined by [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Galvatron and his four fellow heralds traveled into [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma|a new reality]] to prepare the way for Unicron's arrival. While the others defeated the Decepticon forces on Cybertron and took control of the [[space bridge]] Nexus, Galvatron was headed to [[Earth]] to track down [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a [[Mini-Con]] refugee from a Cybertron that Unicron had consumed. Over-Run was carrying the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], which contained the essence of all the Mini-Cons from his reality, and might be a means to defeat Unicron. When Galvatron arrived in [[San Francisco]], he was distracted by several Transformers on this planet, including [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], but easily bested them all. However, they managed to distract him long enough for Over-Run to escape. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

When the [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] of this reality launched his attack on the local Autobots on Earth, Galvatron arrived to destroy him, {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} declaring that he had killed "many" Megatrons in other alternate realities. Despite his putting up a valiant struggle, Megatron was pummeled within an inch of his life, but before Galvatron could finish him off, the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] intervened, forming the mighty [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. This allowed Megatron to overwhelm and eventually destroy Galvatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} The gloating Megatron subsequently hacked Galvatron's corpse to pieces. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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An ancient Transformer warrior from the era predating the [[Thirteen]], Galvatron and his sibling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] were gladiators who joined [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] in his crusade against the other Primes. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} When the tribes collapsed into [[First Cybertronian Civil War|war]], Galvatron became the first non-Prime to kill a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], slaughtering [[Nexus Prime]] and, ultimately, having a hand in ending the war with the guidance of [[Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

In the subsequent [[Golden Age]], Galvatron became one of [[Nova Prime]]'s closest friends and advisors. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} He later served on the first ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', part of Prime's dream of expanding Cybertronian domination throughout the cosmos. However, Galvatron and the crew were lost when he plunged the ship into the mysterious anomaly in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], a selfish act that killed the rest of the crew. Undead, Galvatron became the herald for Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, ruler of the [[Dead Universe]]. As the only member of the crew who could survive the living universe for any length of time, he was sent to secure the inactive [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} and to prevent any interference with their plans for Earth. {{storylink|The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation}}

Ultimately, however, he betrayed Nemesis Prime's plans for expansion, shooting him in the back to obtain the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]], which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] let him have - along with a dip in a [[solar pool]]. {{storylink|Revelation (IDW)|Revelation}} Years later, he emerged, remade by the Darkness and raising an army to defeat the Dead Universe's controlling intelligence, [[D-Void]], {{storylink|The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Heart of Darkness}} until discovering he was actually doing D-Void's bidding at his last, just after infecting [[Vector Sigma]] with the Heart of Darkness. As he died once more, Optimus Prime was forced to sacrifice the Matrix to undo his deluded acts. {{storylink|Chaos (IDW)|Chaos}}

It turned out he was merely sent back to the Dead Universe and reunited with Nova Prime. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Now freed from D-Void's influence, Galvatron played a large role in the Dark Cybertron prophecy, even after Nova's death. When Megatron defected to the Autobots, {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Galvatron took the opportunity to seize command of the Decepticons.

He led them back to Earth, where they forged an alliance against the Autobots with the [[Earth Defense Command]] for the goal of peace. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} Galvatron however was playing a long game to seize control of the planet for himself. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} He nearly claimed it {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} twice in the span of a few days {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} before he was executed by Optimus Prime in the upper atmosphere of [[Jupiter]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}
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===''Universe'' toy bios===
At a time when the Decepticons were a scattered confederation of assassins and warlords, Galvatron arrived from parts unknown and quickly asserted his dominance. Crushing all who opposed him, he united the Decepticons into a powerful army "capable of threatening the entire universe". Rumors about his past were plentiful, but facts were hard to come by. Mostly the Decepticons simply cowered before his might, their fear preventing them from even ''thinking'' about following anyone else. Those few who dared to conceive otherwise, simply hoped that one day a rival would emerge who could best the tyrant. {{storylink|Galvatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Galvatron toy bio}} Unicron programmed Cyclonus to be loyal only to Galvatron. {{storylink|Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy bio}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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Upon being cornered with his supply of [[energon cube]]s by the Autobots, Megatron took a bite out of one cube, transforming into Galvatron, who easily pulverized the Autobots. Ironhide tried to come to the rescue, but his attempt to attack Galvatron with his blade only ended in it being caught between Galvatron's teeth. But as Galvatron was about to fire upon Ironhide, an explosion occurred, revealing a weakened Megatron, who was then subsequently attacked by Ironhide. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 7}}

Once Megatron learned he had the ability to "power up" and become Galvatron, he later sought the chance to do this again by immersing himself in a pool of molten lava. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], accompanied by Starscream and [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]], watched and gloated in anticipation of the re-emergence of their unstoppable leader. However, the Autobots arrived, and during the subsequent battle, the lava pool was shot and collapsed. Galvatron did emerge after all...but all he did was berate his defeated troops for having allowed him to be awoken too early, while Cyclonus weakly attempted to protest. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 9}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! BunBun'' manga===
[[File:Henkei8 enter galvatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.55|Holy ''freaking'' '''''yikes'''''.]]
Upon touching the [[Energon cube#Henkei! Henkei! Comic BunBun pack-in manga|Energon Cube]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! BunBun manga|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! BunBun manga|Bumblebee]] and [[Wataru Hoshinoumi|Wataru]] were shown a vision of Galvatron. Optimus wondered if he was seeing Cybertron's history, unaware that it was a premonition of the future. {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

Badly wounded in battle by Optimus Prime's energon [[sword]], the defeated and barely functional [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! BunBun comic|Megatron]] was carried from the battlefield by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! BunBun manga|Cyclonus]]. Brought to a subterranean network of volcanic caves, Megatron was immersed in a "bath" of molten [[energon cube]]s to restore his strength. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} While Megatron was recuperating, [[Starscream (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! BunBun comic|Starscream]] led Optimus Prime and Bumblebee to his location, in hopes that they would destroy him so that he could take his throne. As Starscream and Cyclonus battled in the air, Prime approached Megatron, and without hesitation, plunged his energon [[sword]] into the Decepticon leader's chest and broke the blade off within his body. Megatron howled in pain and fury, and the energon cubes around him began to react, rising to whirl around him and surround his body with their glow. The maddened Megatron seized one of the cubes and bit into it deeply, causing a huge energon explosion. As the light from the blast faded, Megatron stood restored, renewed and reformatted... now, he was Galvatron! {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}}

[[File:Henkei9 galvatron fires.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Cue the "oh slag" moment.]]
The hulking, slavering form of Galvatron immediately lunged for Optimus Prime, displaying a strength far greater than Megatron ever had when he punched Prime so hard that he shattered his [[mouthplate]]. Before Galvatron could destroy the fallen Prime, he was attacked from above by Starscream, but easily shrugged off the treacherous Air Commander's attacks. After seizing Starscream and slamming him into the rocks below, Galvatron unleashed the power of his cannon and apparently obliterated Starscream with a single colossal shot. This distraction gave Prime the time he needed to recover, but when he charged at Galvatron with his [[energon-axe]], Galvatron countered it with a dagger-like blade of energy projected from his hand. Next, Galvatron used his cannon to collapse a chunk of the cavern ceiling, hoping to crush Prime, but when Prime evaded the debris by transforming to truck mode, Galvatron shifted to tank mode and pursued him, blasting all the way. Eventually, Galvatron caught up to Prime and pinned him against a wall...by which stage, the other Autobots had arrived to back their leader up! {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}} At first, the combined might of the Autobots seemed to be a match for Galvatron, but with terrifying ease, the reformatted Emperor of Destruction tore through their ranks, defeating each and every one of them. His foes bested, Galvatron then turned his attention to the Autobots' ally [[Wataru Hoshinoumi]], a human born with the power to control [[energon]]. Wataru used his powers to create a forcefield to keep himself safe from Galvatron, and another threat soon appeared to occupy Galvatron's attention: Starscream was not quite defeated yet! His body broken and crippled, Starscream still pressed his attack against his former leader, and Wataru leant him a hand, providing a forcefield and boosted weapon power. Before being taken down, Starscream was able to hit Galvatron with one well-placed power-shot, re-opening the gash Optimus had originally torn in Megatron's shoulder with his energon sword. Seeing an opening, Optimus repeated the tactic, thrusting his sword into the wound and tearing Galvatron wide open. The resulte was a catastrophic release of energy from Galvatron's body, which caused the caves to collapse. The Autobots were able to escape to safety, but all the Decepticons were buried. {{storylink|Revenge (Henkei)|Revenge}}

[[File:Henkei11 not dead yet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Is that how you treat someone after the first date?!]]
Although badly damaged, Cyclonus was able to survive the cave-in, and recovered the apparently-deceased body of Galvatron. After bringing the "corpse" back to the Decepticons' underwater base, Cyclonus discovered that Galvatron was not yet dead when the twisted cadaver of his leader lurched back into life and seized him about the throat, howling Optimus Prime's name...

[[File:Henkei12 galvatron possession.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now he's copying his [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|subordinate]]. And they say mimicry is the highest form of flattery.]]
A little later, the Autobots were shocked to discover Galvatron going on a ''very'' public rampage in the middle of [[Hoshinochō]], and were forced to abandon any hope of hiding their presence from the humans in order to stop him. Even more of a monster than before and still bleeding destructive energy from his wound, Galvatron tore through both the human military and Autobot ranks, resisting even Wataru's boosted attacks. When Galvatron dived for the boy, Optimus Prime threw himself into his enemy's path, and Galvatron's claws smashed their way clean through Prime's chest, knocking the Autobot leader out. Unexpectedly, the Autobots' salvation was revealed by Galvatron's actions: Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership]] now stood revealed within his shattered chest. Responding to Wataru's powers, the Matrix surged to life and restored Prime, who struck Galvatron with an enormously powerful blow. As the Decepticon reeled, the energy bleeding from him shifted, and the Autobots discovered they were not fighting Galvatron at all, but Cyclonus...possessed by Galvatron's [[spark]]! {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}}

[[File:Henkei12 galvatron lives.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Comes with power windows (not quite necessary), USB slot for the music collection (unless lacking a USB), adjustable seats with temperature settings (must have!), and the most important one: a cup holder for that wonderful (yet stolen) energon!]]
His true nature revealed, Galvatron unleashed the full extent of his bizarre powers, raking the cityscape with wild, unrestrained bolts of energy. Charging through the heart of the maelstrom, Prime summoned up the energy of the Matrix and struck Cyclonus' body with one almighty Matrix-powered punch. Cyclonus was atomized, and Galvatron's bodiless spirit flowed over Prime, dissipating into the ether.

The Autobots celebrated the apparent destruction of their eternal enemy, formally revealing themselves to the people of Earth and rounding up the remaining Decepticons hidden on the planet. Just as things seemed their brightest, Prime revealed the terrible truth: before disappearing, Galvatron's spark had revealed to him that he was not yet dead. In truth, before his rampage, Galvatron had his body placed in a small spaceship, which was then launched into space, on a course heading back to Cybertron. With a new group of Autobots appointed protectors of Earth, Prime and his team left the planet, hot on Galvatron's trail... {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
When Galvatron unleashed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], boasting that the gestal's combined animal strength was unparalleled, an ensemble of Battle Beasts stood united to prove him wrong. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Timelines''===
After a [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|negative polarity Ultra Magnus]] instigated [[Invasion (issue)|multiversal chaos]] by destroying [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]], two Galvatrons of unspecified universal streams were caught in the dimensional shockwaves as their universes were suddenly merged into one. {{storylink|Invasion: Epilogue}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:Kreon Galvatron wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|You gotta wonder how all that insanity is kept in such a tiny body.]]
[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)#Kre-O cartoon|Wheeljack]] to turn up. The Decepticons called in [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots, allowing the robbers to raid the vault of [[energon]]. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

Later Galvatron operated the machine to help make Megatron a grilled cheese sandwich, but failed to spot Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] sneaking onto the work site. When the interlopers were spotted, Galvatron and the other Kreons surrounded them, but they were merely a diversion. Moments later, the Decepticons were pelted with molten cheese and tied up in a net. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Megatron's ambition was to use [[Earth]]'s bricks to build a [[Grand Galvatron|planet-sized Galvatron-like body]] for himself. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}

[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] invented a helmet that would upgrade Megatron to make him stronger, when he put it on his head, he was transformed into Galvatron. Galvatron went a destructive rampage causing [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to call the Autobots to stop him. In the end, the Autobots took his helmet off and he changed back into Megatron. But to [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]'s horror, Knock Out starting creating more helmets for Megatron to try on. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!?}}

===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
Upon gaining the power of an [[Angel]] by possessing its body, Starscream mused about using his newfound power against Galvatron, but he first decided to get rid of Optimus Prime once and for all. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 4}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Some time in the 21st century, Galvatron was born out of Megatron by the power of Unicron. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} When the war spread to [[Nebulos]], numerous Decepticons [[binary bonding|bindary-bonded]] to local [[Nebulan|Nebulon]]s, though Galvatron's disgust with organics meant he refused to undergo the process himself. However, he still appreciated the boost of power it gave his forces. After the [[Scouring of Nebulos]] ended with the [[Human Confederacy]] limiting the Transformer war to a [[Allowed Zone|small region of space]], Galvatron hit upon a new idea; using the binary-bonding process to turn beings not into partners or weapons, but living batteries. The only problem with this scheme was that there were no convenient organics nearby for him to utilize. Having realized that his "true" enemies were the humans and seeking reinforcements to replace his army's ailing Nebulon Headmasters and Targetmasters in order to fight them, Galvatron ordered the Decepticons to the colony world of [[Master (planet)|Rebirth]] in the hopes of using the native [[Cyberdroid]]s as replacements.

The Decepticons joined with the [[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]] insurgency, and Galvatron bonded himself to a trio of Cyberdroid rebels. [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]], [[Clench (BWU)|Clench]], and [[Doomshot]] all pledged fealty to Galvatron, and together they became the first "Triple-Threat Master". The partnership proved powerful yet unpredictable; although it took years off of Galvatron's life, the effect of his Cyberdroids tempered his infamous mental state. After overthrowing the planet's ruling [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]] triumvirate, killing one of them in the process, and renaming the planet "Master", the Autobots arrived and the war re-doubled. The Decepticons managed to hold their ground against the Autobot onslaught and force them into a retreat. With the Autobot forces licking their wounds, Galvatron turned his attention back to the human blockade. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} {{storylink|Derailment}}

Galvatron tried and failed to breach the Allowed Zone in a disastrous conflict known as the [[Great Push]]. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} {{storylink|Intersectionality}} This almost doomed the Cybertronian species as the humans responded to Galvatron's invasion by practically ''halving'' the territory they allowed Cybertronians to possess. The [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s' best scientists thus destroyed Galvatron by vivisecting him, turning his remains into the [[G-Virus]]. Thereafter, Galvatron became known as the worst Builder in history, taught to be reviled by the Maximals and Predacons. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} Despite what history recorded, Nucleon believed that Galvatron had very nearly succeeded in destroying the Human Confederacy. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

Nonetheless, the G-Virus eventually infected one victim: the Builder guard [[Cop-Tur (G1)|Cop-Tur]], who was transformed into [[Galvatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|a clone of Galvatron]], possessing the personality and memories of his progenitor. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the Autobots launched the hugely successful [[S.T.A.R.S.]] program. Inspired, Galvatron restarted the research into the [[hypno-chip]]s, his scientists eventually developing the [[Decepto-Pack]]s, quasi-sentient backpacks that would enslave [[human]] beings. Galvatron sent his slaves to harvest Earth's resources for him, a task made easier by the Autobots' general unwillingness to fire on them, before he aggravated international tensions to the point of a nuclear strike. Harvesting the energy released from the bombing, Galvatron ordered his slaves to build him a fleet of [[Zod]] drones, using them to destroy the Autobots before he turned them against the galaxy.

With the Zod fleet, the [[Decepticon Empire]] conquered a sizeable portion of the [[Milky Way]] before they went to war with the [[Quintesson Pan Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere]] and their [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] hordes. The Quintessons put up enough of a resistance that Galvatron enacted a plan to transfer his very [[spark]] into the core of Cybertron, becoming "[[Grand Galvatron]]", so he could use his homeworld as the ultimate weapon against the [[alien]]s. As he was transferring his spark however, Galvatron was attacked by [[Ratchet (G1)|The Autobot]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, who managed to destroy his spark at the cost of their lives. Though Galvatron perished, the Decepticon Empire lived on, continuing to fight the Quintessons for many more centuries. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' continuity===
====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:TitansReturn-galvatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
When the [[Titan Master]]s returned to contemporary civilization and joined the Autobot-Decepticon war, Galvatron, partnered with [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]], declared that the Decepticons would use the power of the Titan Masters to rule the universe. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}

====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons====
Megatron was once transformed into Galvatron by the power of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], though he reverted to his original identity at some point. While fighting Megatron, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]] would guess that some residue of Unicron remained in the Decepticon. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}}
When the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]] was removed from Rodimus Cron, Unicron attempted to force it into Megatron, hoping to turn him back to Galvatron and make him his puppet. This was prevented when [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]] blasted them both with the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]], destroying them. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
Watching the Transformers' war from afar, Galvatron was impressed that humans, who'd he once considered weak and useless, were proving their worth and lending their power to Autobots and Decepticons alike. He looked forward to seeing how things would turn out with so many strong warriors involved in the war. {{storylink|Looming Threat}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Jason Marnocha]] (English), [[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Japanese)|[[Serge Biavan]] (French), [[Guilherme Lopes]] (Portuguese), [[Jorge García Insúa]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Segundo]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Lalit Agarwal]] (Hindi), [[Tobias Lelle]] (''Earthrise'', German), [[Sascha Rotermund]] (''Kingdom'', German)}}
[[File:Earthrise5BeholdGalvatron.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Galvatron''': Do I get a light cycle now that I’m on the Grid again? '''Unicron''': No.]]

After a nearly endless war that resulted in the [[AllSpark]] parting from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for good, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], lamenting that they should have worked together. Afraid of the possibility of this occurring in the past, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] enslaved and reformatted Megatron into a life of servitude as Galvatron. Megatron's reformatting was recorded at the end of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], which Megatron used to record his every action during the Great War. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} As the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s died out, Unicron and his minions were a constant threat to the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] that emerged from the uninhabitable Cybertron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

Seeking to prevent his slavery under Unicron, Galvatron traveled to the past via the [[Dead Universe]], {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} when the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' entered the Dead Universe in pursuit of Optimus Prime within the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Materializing in the bridge of the ''Nemesis'' before his past self, Galvatron was evasive of his true identity and intentions, frustrating Megatron. However, Galvatron was able to get his attention by asking him to destroy Optimus Prime and take the [[Matrix of Leadership]] for himself. After praising the Decepticon leader for not trusting him, Galvatron rekindled Megatron's memories of the gladiatorial pits where he rose in status using the power of his rage and hatred. When the ''Nemesis'' caught up with the ''Ark'', Galvatron taught Megatron to use the properties of the Dead Universe to transform his hate and rage into tangible energy that he used to strike at the ''Ark''. However, the blast was blocked by a sacrificial [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. His plan foiled, Galvatron was painfully pulled back to his native time by Unicron, who promised to punish him severely for this transgression. Galvatron attempted to turn over the Golden Disk in another desperate chance to change the past, but it disappeared as he did. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

In his proper time, Galvatron, with the Golden Disk in tow, swore to Unicron that he will find a way to break free from his servitude. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} The Golden Disk was eventually in the hands of the Maximals, and Galvatron allowed [[Megatron (BW)|Predacon Megatron]] and his band of thieves to steal the disk and take it to Megatron in the past, out of hope to prevent his encounter with Unicron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} While Megatron was in a maze-like forest that was altered by the Allspark, he envisioned Galvatron claiming he must try again and again. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}}

Galvatron conspired with the Unicron-reborn Optimus Prime, known as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], to once again rebel against their master and used the Dead Universe to travel through time, intending to coerce Megatron to use the Allspark and destroy Unicron at the cost of Cybertron. During the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s return to Cybertron, Galvatron snuck aboard the ship and freed Megatron from the stasis field for the "big finale". Once Megatron accepted that Galvatron is his future self, he explained his servitude to Unicron and that he freed Megatron to claim the Allspark for him and use it to destroy Unicron, thus averting the destiny of slavery Megatron would endure otherwise. As they prepared to meet up with Nemesis Prime, Galvatron and Megatron fought against the Autobots and Maximals, with the former getting knocked down by [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] before easily overpowering and throwing him aside. After leaving their enemies disoriented, they confronted Optimus Prime and Galvatron explained their plan and revealed that their existence was the result of Prime's removal of the Allspark and subsequent failure to return it.

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep6-Unicron-punishes-Galvatron-Nemesis.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
But before Galvatron could make a move, a four-way alliance of Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons arrived, all standing in solidarity against the forces of Unicron. Galvatron mocked the prospect of Megatron being a part of the united factions until the latter actually turned on him thanks to Optimus and Starscream. Once Galvatron warned his past self that he would not be immune to Unicron, a massive battle broke out. Galvatron stood his ground against the factions, easily defeating Predacon Megatron. Just as he ordered Nemesis to take the Allspark, the very relic soon deployed a defense of its own: the sparks of Transformers who died throughout the war. Galvatron and Nemesis charged at the spirits only to be struck down by the spirit of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]].

Having survived the attack, Galvatron was left stranded in space only to be found by Unicron once more. After scolding his minions and musing that their journey through the Dead Universe had given him "ideas", Unicron drew Galvatron towards him to initiate the reformatting process as he screamed in agony. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:Kingdom Golden Disk Megatron becomes Galvatron.jpg|thumb]]
In a possible destiny recorded on the ''Voyager'' Golden Disk, Megatron became Galvatron and wore the [[Matrix of Leadership]] chained around his neck. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

Closer than ever to reaching the Allspark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

As the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]] foretold, Galvatron's function was the future evolution of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and he [[Scanning|trans-scanned]] into a spacecraft. His [[Dark Energon]] and ultra [[fusion cannon]] were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his obedience, jadedness, and menace. Galvatron's message from the future was that his past is the key to his liberation. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===''Last Bot Standing''===
When Rodimus explained the Cybertronian race to [[Shib Wallkis]], he remembered Galvatron leading the Decepticons in the Great War before the conflict finally drained the universe of its resources. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Galvatron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] were flying over a highway when they happened upon [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] carrying several Autobot troops in his car-carrier mode. Galvatron swore that their first encounter would also be their last, and the two teams began to duke it out. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Scourge were joined in battle against the Autobots by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Galvatron boasted that his new minion was a "one-robot-army," and listed off all of the Six-Changer's modes, taking advantage of Sixshot's "laser-pistol" mode to blast Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sixshot|Sixshot commercial}}
*The [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] base was housing Galvatron when the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] attacked it on a distant alien world. Galvatron rushed out of the base and ordered Scorponok to deal with the aggressors. After the Technobots combined into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Galvatron ordered Scorponok to transform to robot mode and destroy the Autobot combiner. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}
*Galvatron and Cyclonus met with their Decepticon agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] in an isloated spot. There, Counterpunch handed Galvatron an Autobot device, and declared that Galvatron could definitely trust him... {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Punch and Clones|Punch/Counterpunch and Clones commercial}}
*While Galvatron continued to lead Scourge, his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and numerous other Decepticons on attacks against the Autobots on Cybertron, special teams from both factions left the planet to expand the war to the planet [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Galvatron's voice narrated a handful of commercials, including:
**The Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
**The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Targetmasters|Targetmasters commercial}}
**The [[Duocon]]s and [[Throttlebot]]s {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
**The "small" [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Small Headmasters|Small Headmasters commercial}}

==Controversy over identity==
[[File:MarvelUK-202.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yeah, this'll ''really'' help with the whole insanity thing.]]
{{bigquote|Well, they were the same guy.|[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s thoughts on the subject|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]"}}
As the above media summaries show, Galvatron has had wildly differing origins across numerous continuities. Some of this was the result of Galvatron's "intended" identity, popularized in the 1986 movie, having not been known in advance by all the creators of all the international franchise branches at once. However, other cases represent later creators deliberately starting from scratch. Since the conceptual existence of multiple dimensional variants of Galvatron predates — by about 17 years — the development of multiple dimensions of Transformers storytelling within a [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|multiverse]], it can be especially hard to neatly separate all his appearances into "main" and "peripheral" storylines / personifications.

Even when focusing strictly on Galvatron's most well-known incarnation — the G1 animated series — there has been considerable debate through the years. Some fans believe Galvatron is a psychologically distinct and discontinuous entity from Megatron, almost, or equally, as much as [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], who demonstrate no continuity of memory or personality with their former Decepticon selves. This remains a topic of heated debate in some circles, in spite of a fairly unambiguous canon.

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
In the Generation 1 cartoon continuity, Galvatron evidently still self-identifies as being the same person as Megatron, albeit with greater power and a new name. Although not seen to be making a point of revealing this former identity to his troops at large, Galvatron makes his sense of self clear when Starscream asks "Megatron? Is that you?" to which he replies, "Here's a hint", before obliterating him. Later in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' when Galvatron is poised to crush [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s neck, he boasts: "First Prime, then Ultra Magnus, and now you. It's a pity you Autobots die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction now." Again, Galvatron is obviously speaking with no sense of discontinuity of identity or personality as he refers to past and current acts as both Megatron and Galvatron without qualification or distinction. Some might contrast this statement with his earlier line, "I, Galvatron, shall crush you, just as Megatron crushed Prime", interpreting that such a statement implies a disconnect from his former life.

Early story notes for the movie state that Galvatron is "''a deadlier version of Megatron. Less bluster, more ruthless action''". Further, in an early draft of the script, Galvatron reveals his "true" name—Megatron—to Hot Rod at the film's climax, with the implication that Megatron has merely been playing along with Ingestor's (the early version of Unicron) plans and has only pretended to be his willing servant, while in fact retaining his original identity and plans for conquest. The final version of the film leaves this a bit more ambiguous. Although, as noted, it seems fairly clear in the film that Megatron is playing the role of "Galvatron" that has been imposed upon him (even for his own troops) until such time as he can betray Unicron.

At TFCon 2016, when [[Flint Dille]] was asked if Galvatron was meant to "retain the memories of Megatron" after his [[reformatting]] by Unicron, Dille (who seemed confused by the question) replied that Galvatron *does* still see himself as Megatron and that the Unicron-Galvatron relationship is a parallel of the Megatron-Starscream relationship. [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/x4aHakN0KJA/PfzDhd8aCgAJ TFCon 2016 Report- Flint Dille revelations and other tidbits]

During season three, Galvatron makes little or no further references to his past life as Megatron. Upon meeting the resurrected Optimus Prime in "The Return of Optimus Prime", however, Galvatron behaves as though simply picking up where he left off with his old nemesis from his Megatron days, as does Prime, saying that he knows Galvatron "all too well". This indicates that the Autobot leader is capable of recognising his former adversary despite the change in name and appearance. Furthermore, in "Five Faces of Darkness", Astrotrain states that Megatron and Galvatron are "the same guy", implying that the other Decepticons (or, at the very least, Astrotrain) figured out what was going on or were simply always aware of Galvatron's identity.

Despite all that, a memorial of Megatron can be seen prominently in the [[Decepticon Crypt]] in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]", implying that the Decepticons who built it considered Megatron to be dead. This could possibly be explained by presuming the Decepticons built the marker before Galvatron returned and seized command, though their window of opportunity to do so was rather slim.

===Japanese fiction===
[[File:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I hope you enjoyed that shining wizard, Magnus, because it's a very long way down.]]
Early advertisements for the Galvatron toy presented the character as an altogether separate being from Megatron, and in some cases, even being Megatron's ''underling''. The second "[[Scramble City (diorama)|Scramble City]]" OVA was a remake of the original animated version, albeit including the Galvatron toy for promotion. Galvatron appears to fight his nemesis, Ultra Magnus, as Megatron barks orders from the background. This is likely due to Takara wishing to advertise the toy as quickly as possible, without full knowledge of the character's history. To maintain Galvatron's mystique, he was given the function of "City Commander", with no indication that he was an upgraded Megatron. Continuing this trend of unintentional disassociation, very early promotional artwork featured in ''[[TV Magazine]]'' and ''[[Comic BomBom]]'' also presented Galvatron as a separate character.

However, this era was very short-lived. In all official Japanese fiction, including the [[manga]] and the Japanese-exclusive cartoons, Galvatron is locked in as an upgrade of Megatron. A [[retcon]] was created by writer [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] for [[e-HOBBY]] in order to explain away the bizarreness of some of these early [[story page]]s, detailing that the Galvatron seen there was actually a dimension-travelling [[Galvatron II]].

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===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{bigquote|Not '''like''' Megatron—'''I AM MEGATRON!'''|[[Galvatron (G1)#Galvatron I|A particular Galvatron]] shares his thoughts on the matter|"[[Target: 2006]]"}}
In the US and UK Marvel comics, the various time-hopping Galvatrons all demonstrate an awareness of having previously been Megatron with no strong indicators of a break in psychological identification. The closest that these Galvatrons come to identity crisis are incidents in which a time-displaced Galvatron is confronted by Megatrons (or copies thereof) and does battle with his former self. Although in these instances Galvatron experiences trains of thought that suggest he sees Megatron as a separate being and/or the source of his madness that needs to be destroyed, these are not the musings of a calm, rational mind. In these instances, Galvatron is in the grips of a psychotic episode, which he generally snaps out of by realising that he and his opponent are indeed the same person.

However, things are complicated by many appearances by Megatron being retconned as a ''clone'' of Megatron. There was no hint the clone was a clone until "[[Two Megatrons!]]", so naturally "Megatron" and Galvatron were written as being past and future versions of themselves. Galvatron even remembers events that happened ''to the clone'', and the clone [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.|goes on]] to plot his schemes under the knowledge that he will become Galvatron one day. The memories do not fit with Galvatron's known backstory ''at all''. ([http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/fiction/whogalvatron.html One theory] is that ''this'' Galvatron wasn't the same one as in "Target: 2006" but a different one formed from the clone.)

A possible explanation for why (any version of) Galvatron retains psychological continuity with Megatron, while his fellow Unicron-creations do not, may be that [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], et al. were apparently already dead or in total stasis lock at the time of their reformatting, and thus it is widely speculated that only their bodies were used to create Cyclonus and company. Whether this indicates that they retained their life-essences and merely suffered total mind-wipes (either as the result of recent death or by Unicron's doing), or if Unicron actually infused their reformatted bodies with new life-forces is unknown. (On the other hand, none of the other Unicron-created Decepticons have faced their past selves or deeds the way Galvatron has.) Megatron, by comparison, was clearly alive and awake at the time of his reformatting and struck a bargain with Unicron for "a new body", a deal which implied that his mind would remain his own.

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Galvatron and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] stood guard over [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on Cybertron. They were defeated and their prisoners were rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Manning]] (English)}}

Galvatron appeared in a valley where the Autobots had detected an SOS signal. He materialized in front of the Autobots and mistakenly believed that the Rodimus Prime was among them. He berated Rodimus for thinking that he could vanish and get help from the Autobots of the current time period. He then realized his mistake and was momentarily startled by the sight of Optimus Prime before realizing that Optimus was not killed yet in this time period. He introduced himself to the Autobots and then contemplated aloud if he should say that is was nice to meet them before realizing that he already knew Optimus very well. Galvatron decided to fight Optimus, deciding that Rodimus was a worthless opponent, and warned Optimus that he would feel the power of the future Decepticons. He summoned his troops and charged the Autobot squad. The Autobots severely damaged Galvatron, but this only angered him. Galvatron transformed to his turret form and blasted the Autobots, disorientating them. Galvatron decided to use this chance to flee and commanded his forces to retreat. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
After Megatron was reborn as Galvatron in [[Unicron]]'s maw, he gatecrashed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s coronation and blasted the Air Commander into dust. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}} He would also later aid Unicron when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} Retaking control of the Decepticon army from Starscream, he led them in an assault on the Autobots, which was ultimately defeated by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] and his team. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}} Desperate to turn the tide of the battle, Galvatron summoned [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. With the giant's help, the Decepticons successfully pushed further into Autobot territory, despite the Autobots fielding [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} Following Unicron's destruction, Galvatron ended up on the planet [[Krull]]. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] managed to find him, and he destroyed the planet as they left. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} Returning to Chaar, he found his army gone, aligned with the [[Quintesson]]s, but managed to find and reclaim them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}} He soon struck a deal with the Quintessons and attacked Cybertron for them, but following an attempt by them to destroy all Transformers with an ancient device, Galvatron was prevented from shooting Rodimus Prime by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3}}

Galvatron led his Decepticon troops into an assault that forced a small group of Autobots into taking cover within the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}} Thanks to Unicron, Galvatron was unexpectedly plunged back in time, and immediately encountered [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Megatron, who had been fused together. Joined by other Decepticons from the era, Galvatron attacked the pair, but was sent into a retreat by [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and other Autobots who arrived. {{storylink|Savage Circle}} With Galvatron's abuse of his men causing dissent in the ranks, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] took him to the planet of the [[Torkuli]] for treatment, however the treatment proved ineffective, and the pair had to flee as Galvatron destroyed the planet. {{storylink|Web World}}

Galvatron was tricked by the Quintessons into attacking the location where slumbered the Trans-Organics and the Dweller, deep within Cybertron. Oblivious to what he was about to unleash, Galvatron destroyed the facility located at the Quintessons' false coordinates, prompting Wreck-Gar and Ultra Magnus to intercept him and his troops. During the battle that ensued between both Cybertronian factions and the Quintessons' ancient creations, Galvatron was too consumed by his own rage to look after his own troops, and attacked the Autobots despite the threat that the Dweller presented. Despite this, both factions were able to escape eventually, and rocketed back to their respective bases. {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}

Galvatron attempted to gain control of a new experimental space bridge, only to be met by the opposition of Rodimus and his troops. All nearby combatants were sent hurtling back in time when a stray shot hit the device. Finding himself at the time before Cybertron's creation, Galvatron witnessed Primus and Unicron in their midst of an epic battle. In a fit of madness, Galvatron joined forces with Unicron, despite the latter's victory meaning he would be wiped from existence. Primus triumphed thanks to the help of the Autobots, and all time-displaced combatants were sent back to their proper place in the timestream by Primus. {{storylink|Battle of the Brothers}}

From somewhere in time and space, Galvatron observed the battle on Cybertron between [[Nova Prime]] and Nemesis Prime, a dark future version of Nova. Though unclear events, Galvatron found himself defeated by Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Galvatron}}
Galvatron appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by Corporal Pig. He also comes in an [[Corporal Pig#As Energon Galvatron|Energon version]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Galvatron-(G1).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I am the original Galvatron! I am the best!]]
Galvatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in three different bodies, all in the "Galvatron" event:
*''Galvatron (G1)'' - This Epic Character could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character.
*''Galvatron v1 (Gen)'' — This Super Rare character was available as a reward in the "Galvatron" event.
*''Galvatron v2 (Gen)'' — This Super Rare character could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 35 event cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Galvatron-v2-(Gen).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Nonsense, you inferior fools! ''I'' am the original Galvatron!]]
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:TransformersEarthWarsGalvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| YOU ARE ALL FOOLS!!! I am the original Galvatron!!! No one is better than me!!]]

It's hard to imagine a more pitiless, monstrous tyrant than Megatron, but Galvatron is it.

He's Megatron to the nth degree and even more powerful than his past/former self. Remade by Unicron, Galvatron's conceit and thirst for conquest and dominance are second to none. He is power personified, an unstoppable force that knows no upper limit when it comes to sheer mayhem and carnage. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron bio}}

When Galvatron was brought through the Space Bridge, [[Luca]] found him creepy yet familiar. Galvatron stated that he was stranded in a backwater era, and had to remind Cyclonus that they had to tread carefully, lest they be wiped from existence. After reassuring Scourge and Cyclonus that Starscream and Ultra Magnus would be taken care of, he commanded them to continue repairing a Time Portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron arrival}}

Megatron was wary of this possible rival, so he had Shockwave keep an eye on him. Starscream was also interested in observing and testing this "Galvatron"; seeing that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] followed Galvatron to Earth, he set up a trap for Ultra Magnus to face Galvatron, which he didn't fall for. Megatron finally had a confrontation with Galvatron, and they came to agree that they thought alike, and they both blasted Starscream out of the sky. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron Research}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 star
*'''Speed:''' 2
*'''Weapons''': Galvatron blasts the target in his sight repeatedly with his Particle Cannon at a medium range.
*'''Ability: Fusion Beam''': Blast a distant target dealing massive damage to the designated target and everything in line around it.
**'''Cost:''' 7 ability points +3 for reuses.
**'''Range:''' 16

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:galvatron Galvatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

Galvatron is one of those few characters that says ''many'' unique quotes while walking around the base:
*"I am GALVATRON!"
*"Come out, Autobots! We all must die sometime."
*"It's a pity Autobots die so easily, or I might have a a sense of satisfaction now!"
*"Will anyone else attempt to fill in their shoes?"
*"Fortunately, your purposes coincide with mine... for the moment."
*"You'll do my bidding, or taste my wrath!"
*"Cybertron and all its moons belong to me!"
*"Soon all shall be one - under Galvatron's rule!"
*"I, Galvatron, will crush you just as Megatron crushed Prime!"
*And finally, a crazy "RAAAAAGGHH!"

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Galvatron-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|FOOLS! Galvatron can be in any game he wants!]]
Galvatron arrived on New Quintessa and started to wreak havoc. After Ramjet and Motormaster failed him, he promptly executed them for their failure.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Galvatron Rising}}

There are a few of him running around, some of which actually join the Commander!

As a Demolitions bot, Galvatron can block to charge up Dark Energy which powers up his cannon that deals additional Dark Burn instant debuff damage. Sometimes the Will of Unicron lets him become Unstoppable and gain Power when his enemies are low on health.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
When Unicron awakened, Megatron was one of the Decepticons who was reconfigured into a deadly new shape—in his case, the dangerous Galvatron. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
{{main|Galvatron (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Galvatron (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:FriedmanAuctionGalvatronModelEdit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:DiamondStickerbookGalvagun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why can't I see the sailboat???]]
[[File:Wrecking Havoc Galvatron is a tiny gun.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*Galvatron's design went through at least seven versions, with the final version being a simplified version of one depicting Galvatron as having mostly exposed mechanical components.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071227085731/http://hometown.aol.com/kuest12/grp.html The Making of the Transformers Visual Universe: Galvatron, Rodimus Prime]</ref> When asked about Galvatron's design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "But about Galvatron, my inspiration for him are those 'stupid people'."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> ...Ooookay.
*In 2010, a set of Galvatron's original color models from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' went up for sale on Heritage Auctions, sold from [[Ron Friedman|Ron Friedman's]] collection of [[Sunbow Productions]] materials. This model depicted Galvatron with his earlier, more Megatron-ish head design, and showed his cannon as being grey in color.
*According to the 1986 [[Diamond]] ''Transformers: The Movie'' stickerbook, Galvatron transforms into "a Galvagun". The sentence describing this is phrased somewhat oddly, and seems to insinuate that a "Galvagun" is a kind of common object. Of course, it '''is''' just a stickerbook...
*Galvatron's toy's [[instructions|instruction sheet]] names the big orange weapon a "laser" which, according to the toy [[bio]], "emits chemically-produced, direct-current electricity". While this is a rather strange thing for a laser to do, it is a neat pun on his name. A ''{{w|galvanic cell}}'', named after {{w|Luigi Galvani}}, is a certain type of chemical voltage source. Though Galvatron's toy's batteries are not galvanic cells, they do produce DC electricity chemically, making his toy one of the more fiction-accurate in the original toyline.
*Just as Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] was sometimes shown in commercials to have a handle, Galvatron's cannon had a trigger on at least one occasion (during "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]"). Galvatron apparently doesn't need to ''use'' the trigger; however, several times in season three, he behaved as if he was holding his cannon with his fist vertically, rather than horizontally, while having one finger in front of the others... go figure.
*The Galvatron toy's gun mode's only fictional appearances were in the UK comics "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Wrecking Havoc]]", which featured it as a shrunken, human-scaled weapon, and a form that he assumed merely so that he could easily be conveyed by other parties, but never wielded as a weapon. It was also referenced in Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile of Galvatron, which [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] describes as a weapon "none are worthy to wield".
*Galvatron's big orange cannon went through some naming difficulties. His [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original toy]]'s [[instructions]] label the weapon a [[laser]], which, according to the packaging [[bio]], [[Electrochemical laser|emits chemically-produced, direct-current electricity]]. In the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|UK comics]], Galvatron received a ''[[Fact File]]'' [[profile]] which called it a [[Proton cannon#Notes|proton rocket cannon]], a detail which seems to originate from an early [[character model]].<ref>[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/transformers-1986-character-binder.html Transformers: 1986 character binder at the Sunbow/Marvel Archive]</ref> Thereafter it was generally referred to as a [[Particle cannon|particle (or particle accelerator) cannon]], although in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] of [[King of the Hill!|issue #112]] both a reader and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] confusingly referred to Galvatron's [[alternate mode]] as a [[proton cannon]], and his [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]'' profile would return to the packaging bio's description of a laser which emits chemically-produced, direct-current electricity. All of this led a reader to ask [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] which of these was correct in [[Still Life!|issue #323]]'s letters page, to which Blaster replied that the chemically-produced, direct-current electricity laser was probably the most up-to-date and accurate.
**Galvatron's [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye| More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile sidestepped the issue entirely, arming him with a cannon that could fire a range of energy beams, from [[Plasma cannon|super-heated plasma]] to direct-current electricity.
**[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Classic Series|Galvatron]]'s firing particle cannon callout on his packaging adds weight to that being the correct name of the weapon.
*As alluded to above, Galvatron's [[alternate mode]] weapon also suffered some naming issues. His toy's instructions and ''Fact File'' profile call it a [[laser cannon]] and while Grimlock would call it a proton cannon, Galvatron himself would refer to it as his [[Laser cannon#Notes|space cannon]] mode in "Altered Image!".
**Dreamwave again sidestepped the issue entirely, describing his cannon mode as being a more powerful version of his nonspecific arm cannon.
**The description for the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Kingdom|Galvatron toy]] refers to his alt-mode as a galactic cannon.
*Marvel UK artist [[Lee Sullivan]] based his rendition of Galvatron on actor Jack Nicholson!<ref>[http://leesullivanart.co.uk/LEE/transformers.htm Lee Sullivan Art]</ref>
*The brand director in 1989 who had to approve Transformers comics content, [[Vincent D'Alleva|Vinnie D'Alleva]], was the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke when he was given a story draft and cover layout featuring Galvatron "killing people and eating sheep!" ... that seems pretty plausible, actually.<ref>[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html Botcon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva], p2</ref>
* Galvatron's "card" on Hasbro's official website for "Kingdom" refers to his weapon as an "ultra fusion cannon" instead of a particle cannon. They also refer to his alt-mode as a spacecraft so take it as seriously as you will. [https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom]

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Galvatron''' (ガルバトロン ''Garubatoron'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Galvatron'''
*''Mandarin'' '''Galva Wáng''' (Taiwan, 加博王 ''Jiābó Wáng'', "King Galva"), '''Jīng Pò Tīan''' (China, 惊破天, "Sky-breaking Awe")
*''Russian:'' '''Galvatron''' (Гальватрон)
*''Spanish:'' '''Galvatrón''' (Latin America), '''Zan Rás'''<ref>Used in early Spanish-dubbed episodes of ''The Headmasters'', this name seems based on/intended to be "[[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deszaras]]".</ref>
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Galvatron''' (Гальватрон)
*''Polish:'' '''Galvatran'''

==External links==
*[http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/fiction/whogalvatron.html ''Who Was Galvatron?'' at Transformers Omniverse]

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Emperors of Destruction]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kiss Players Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Rulers of Cybertron]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
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Cybertron (episode)

2026-04-08T18:01:00Z

Chopperface: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Cybertron}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=31
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=32
|title="Cybertron"
|japanese=超絶変形! 開放される力
|romaji=Chōzetsu Henkei! Kaihō sareru Chikara
|translation=Transcendental Transformation! The Released Power
|image=Cyb ep31 cybertron breakup.jpg
|caption=Gaze upon the glory of naturally-occurring interaction of gears, levers, and pulleys!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Manabu Ishikawa]]
|director=[[Atsuhi Nigorikawa]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]], [[Ashi Productions]]
|airdate=[[August 13]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[April 8]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In pitched final battle on Cybertron, Megatron apparently meets his end...but has the Autobots' mission been worth it, or have they only hastened their own destruction?'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep31 complete and utter effing nonsense.jpg|left|thumb|220px|[[Burning spirit]], now with energy ropes!]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] leads the [[Autobot]]s across the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hot on the heels of the advance team he has sent ahead with the [[Omega Lock]], consisting of [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]. Unfortunately, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s are also in pursuit, and they have the lead on Optimus's team, soon catching up to the Autobot trio when the latter hit a badly warped section of space which the space bridge cannot cross. Sheltering from the Decepticons' weaponsfire behind a chunk of debris, Leobreaker, Evac and Override find themselves filled with the power of the Omega Lock and surrounded by glowing red auras that enable them to levitate over the broken section and continue their journey, towing the Lock behind on ropes of energy. Override is incredulous at this moment of sheer unbelievability, but that doesn't stop Megatron and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] from following their lead, summoning up the full extent of their own power and following the Autobots across the void. Even [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] is able to make the trip; [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], on the other hand, is not so lucky and gets tossed off into space by the dimensional warp. [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] decide not to risk their own necks following, and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], disgusted with the Decepticons' lack of comradeship, decides to take the space bridge back to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep31 fire space battle.jpg|thumb|220px]]

On Cybertron itself, the [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]] are updated on the situation by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], who are monitoring everything from Earth. The Defense Team continue to fight off the hordes of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] swarming over the planet, and after they clear out the closest cluster of the creatures, Override, Evac and Leobreaker come crashing down out of the sky. They have not made the journey unscathed, and to make matters worse, Megatron's team appears seconds later. Megatron is undamaged by the experience, and he is about to take out all six of the Autobots in front of him when, at last, Optimus Prime's forces arrive. Prime and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] combine into Sonic Wing Mode and engage Megatron in battle, but during the fight, Megatron craftily downs Leobreaker and steals back the Omega Lock. The Decepticons immediately flee through a [[warp gate|dimension gate]], but Optimus Prime refuses to let Megatron get away and leaps through the gate after him!

[[File:Cyb ep31 megs death.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Insert Pink Floyd concert reference here.]]

Prime and Megatron battle within the fire dimension, and while Prime takes the upper hand, Megatron's [[Armor of Unicron]] continues to regenerate him, and he refuses to give up. When the pair's [[Cyber Key]] powers collide and cause a massive explosion, the fire dimension is torn open, and Optimus escapes back to Cybertron with the Omega Lock. Before the Decepticons can follow, Optimus instructs [[Vector Prime]] to create another warp gate across the one he has just emerged through, which causes the dimension to start collapsing in on top of itself. Megatron uses the full power of the Armor of Unicron to rip open the substance of space physically, allowing Scourge and Thunderblast to escape, but before he can cross through himself, Optimus Prime and Vector Prime combine the Omega Lock with Vector Prime's sword and fire a beam of Cyber Key power straight at him. The beam spears Megatron and overcomes his drained armor, and the fire dimension collapses on the Decepticon leader's body, which explodes in a haze of light, and he finally meets his end.

[[File:Cyb ep31 primus revealed.jpg|thumb|220px|'''Hasbro''': Did we make you want to [[To sell toys|buy the big toy?]] '''Fandom''': *hastily pulls out wallets ''en masse''*]]

With the destruction of Megatron, the Autobots are in a celebratory mood, and the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s are brought to Cybertron to join in. With everyone gathered together, the Autobots head beneath the planet's surface, following the directions [[Primus]] had previously given them to a dome-shaped room containing an altar on which the Omega Lock is to be placed. At Vector Prime's urging, Optimus Prime places the lock upon the altar and transmits energy from the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] into it, causing it to pulse with a light that slowly spreads through the room...and across the planet! As the Autobots watch, horror slowly creeps through them as the planet begins to split and break apart! Thinking that their mission has resulted in the destruction of their homeworld, Leobreaker and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] both begin to break down in hysteria, while Override and Evac are caught up trying to get the kids to safety. Wing Saber snaps Optimus out of his daze, and the Autobot leader gets his arguing, panicking troops in order, instructing them to withdraw to Cybertron's moon. From the planet's satellite, the Autobots look down on their still-fracturing home, and Vector Prime realizes that what they are witnessing is too regular for a planetary break-up. As the group watches, the planet shifts...moves...and ''transforms''...into the body of Primus himself!
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (1)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (2)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (4)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (5)
*[[Vector Prime]] (6)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (7)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (8)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (10)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (13)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (14)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (15)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (23)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (26)

|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (16)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (17)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (18)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (19)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (20)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (21)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (22)

|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (8)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (10)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (11)

|c4=
*[[Primus]] (27)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]

}}

==Quotes==
'''Override:''' What's happening? 
'''Leobreaker:''' Relax. Just go with it. 
'''Override:''' This is ''incredible''! 
'''Leobreaker:''' Nah, [[Detour (episode)|stuff]] like [[Savage|this]] happens to me all the time. 
'''Crumplezone:''' Uhhh... Ransack? 
'''Ransack:''' Yeah, Crumplezone? 
'''Crumplezone:''' Did something weird just happen or is it just me? 
'''Ransack:''' No, I think that was pretty weird.
:—Transformers on [[burning spirit]]

'''Mudflap:''' What about Megatron? 
'''Ransack:''' Oh no, don't pin that on us! Me and the C-Man got our own credo! 
'''Crumplezone & Ransack:''' Sworn to fun and loyal to none! Hahahahahaha! 
'''Mudflap:''' You guys are loopy-tunes. I'm going back to Earth!
:—Mudflap realizes that maybe being a Decepticon ain't all it's cracked up to be.

"You'll never be rid of me, Optimus Prime! Do you hear me?! NEVER!"
:—'''Megatron''', uttering his (seemingly) final words

"Such villainous nonsense."
:—'''Scourge''', twisting an [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|old line]].

"How can this be happening, Optimus?! ''How can this be happening?! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO '''SAVE''' THE PLANET!!''"
:—As Cybertron seemingly falls apart, '''Jetfire''' has a breakdown of his own.

"He who charted the universe when it was new! He who battled Unicron at the dawn of time! He whose spark formed the basis of all life on Cybertron, and Velocitron, and all the other Transformer colonized homeworlds! It can be no other! This... is... Primus!"
:—'''Vector Prime''' gives God a suitably dramatic introduction.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
[[File:Cyb ep31 yet more nonsense.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Yeah, that's pretty weird too." "I'm ''scared'', Ransack."]]

*Leobreaker, Override and Evac's crossing the broken space bridge is only a little different between the two versions of the show, but once again a great indicator of the different mentalities between the two shows. In ''Galaxy Force'', they actively summon up the [[burning spirit|magic glowing auras]] that surround them by clenching and grunting, and carry the Omega Lock away on streams of energy. In ''Cybertron'', Override has no idea what is happening, and is amazed as the events play out, indicating that they are the ''Omega Lock''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s doing. Leobreaker laughs it off, claiming this kind of crazy stuff happens to him all the time, and even Crumplezone and Ransack then talk about how weird it was. The show fails to work in any explanation for how Megatron, Scourge and Thunderblast do it, however, (save for Megatron's commenting that it is "a matter of power"), although we can presumably take it that they're channeling [[energon]], which was ''Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s explanation for Megatron and Starscream's magic glowing in "[[Starscream (episode)|Starscream]]".
*In another moment of [[burning spirit]], when Optimus has Megatron battered and on the ropes, the Decepticon leader roars, glows, and is suddenly fine. In ''Galaxy Force'', this is unexplained. In ''Cybertron'', it is attributed to the Armor of Unicron regenerating his wounds.
*When Megatron tries to reopen the gate, ''Galaxy Force'' sets the stakes such that it would swallow all of planet Cybertron. In ''Cybertron'' this is changed to Megatron either being stuck there or dying.
*As the kids arrive on Cybertron and look around, ''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud wonder if the planet transforms too. That's really a little bit too on the nose, so ''Cybertron'' has him make a crack about the kids being the aliens now.
*As Optimus orders retreat, ''Galaxy Force'' has Leobreaker ask him if what they have done was wrong. ''Cybertron'' instead has Leobreaker apologize to Optimus for losing faith in him.
*As the Autobots prepare to abandon their rapidly-shifting planet, ''Cybertron'' has Optimus order everyone to regroup on Cybertron's metal moon (Cybertron has two moons, actually, both of which can be seen in the animation), while '' Galaxy Force'' has him direct everyone to the space bridge, which merely gets them ''off the planet''. The animation suggests that ''Galaxy Force''{{'}}s directive is more screen-accurate.

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Thunderblast's voice is once again ''very'' heavily amplified in this episode, to the point where she barely sounds like herself.
*The Omega Lock is consistently shown with all three of the found-so-far Cyber Planet Keys installed until the conclusion of Primus' transformation scene at the end, at which point all three Keys have mysteriously vanished.

===Continuity and plotting errors===
*Soooo, how did Optimus's team get through the warped section of the space bridge? More magic grunting?

===Transformers references===
*We get another "By the Allspark!". Shortly afterwards, Optimus gives the similar exclamation "By Primus!".
*Scourge's line, quoted above, is of course a reference to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|original Megatron]]'s famous line from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Such heroic nonsense."
*In Vector Prime's introductory speech for Primus, also quoted above, he drops several references to aspects of Primus's history established in other media such as the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comics]], the [[Fleer]] ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' trading cards, and ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', but not otherwise mentioned in the ''Cybertron'' cartoon.

===Trivia===
*Hot Shot calls the Scrapmetals "little buggers!". This is a ''very rude word'' in the [[United Kingdom]].
*This episode contains the first display of self-awareness by Hot Shot that his new Defense Team alt mode (a heavily armed and armored truck) is not nearly as fast as his previous one (a sleek sports car). For a 'bot crazy for speed, this sure took a long time for him to realize. Of course, they have been battling pretty much nonstop since his reconstruction. This introspective observation, incidentally, is absent in ''Galaxy Force.''
*Optimus' battle with Megatron in the Fire Dimension evokes the image of a hero fighting a demon in the depths of Hell. Very cool.
*This episode would later be combined with "[[United (episode)|United]]", "[[Balance]]" and "[[Darkness (episode)|Darkness]]" to create the TV "movie" special, "[[Primus Unleashed (TV special)|Primus Unleashed]]".
*Megatron dies in this episode, seemingly for good, only to come back a few episodes later. This parallels ''Armada'', where Optimus Prime was the one to apparently die permanently, then be resurrected in the span of fewer than five episodes. Consider this Prime's payback.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Paul Eiding

2026-03-15T08:10:12Z

Chopperface: /* Notes */

{{disambig3|Paul}}
[[Image:Paul Eiding.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Prime, what's happening? ''Prime? PRIIIIIIIIIIIME!'']]
'''Paul Eiding''' (born [[March 28]], [[1957]]) is an American voice actor. He is perhaps best-known to video game enthusiasts as the voice of Colonel Roy Campbell in the ''[[Solid Snake|Metal Gear Solid]]'' video game franchise. He can also be heard as Grandpa Max Tennyson on the popular [[Cartoon Network]] series ''[[Ben 10]]'' and its various spin-offs prior to the 2016 reboot, when [[David Kaye]] took over the role. Aside from Max, Eiding has voiced other characters in the ''Ben 10'' franchise, including Eye Guy and Liam in ''Ben 10: Omniverse'' amongst a whole menagerie of extras.

==Voice roles==
===''The Transformers''===
*[[Deceptitran]] ("[[Sea Change]]")
*[[Eurythman communicator]] ("[[Carnage in C-Minor]]")
*[[Golden One's pupil|Old man]] ("[[Madman's Paradise]]")
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] ("[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]")
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Quintesson]] journal recording ("[[The Quintesson Journal]]")
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] ("[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]")
*[[Scrawney]] ("[[The God Gambit]]")
*[[Teletraan I|Teletraan 1]] ("[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]")
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] ("[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]")
*[[Zebop Skandana]] ("[[Carnage in C-Minor]]")

==Convention appearances==
*[[BotCon 2010]]
*[[BotCon 2011]]
*[[Oz Comic Con#2013|Oz Comic Con 2013]]

==Notes==
*Paul's favourite Transformer he didn't voice is [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] 'cause of [[Chris Latta]]'s performance.
*Paul's favourite episodes of The Transformers are "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]" and "[[The Face of the Nijika]]".
*In the commentary for "[[TransWarped]]", [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] noted that utilizing an electronic speech synthesizer for the "voice" of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] led to an awkward, but funny moment working with Eiding on ''Ben 10: Omniverse'' as Eiding commented, "So ''you'' guys are the one who recast me as a computer!"

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251646/ Paul Eiding at the Internet Movie Database]

===Interviews===
*[[October 3]], [[2009]] [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/tfw2005-interviews-generation-1-perceptor-paul-eiding-168579/ Interview on TFW2005.com]
* [[September 11]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AEKrTJ1wPE The Voice of Perceptor: Interview with Paul Eiding | Transformers G1 | 40th Anniversary] on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eiding, Paul}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Convention guests]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2026-02-21T20:13:20Z

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{{disambigm|Leadfoot (disambiguation)|Sideswipe (disambiguation)|Flash (disambiguation)}}
:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

[[File:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Explosions, guns, and racecars, brought to you by [[Target]].]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wreckers]], a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Unsurprisingly, this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots' resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks", the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.

[[#Kre-O|Sometimes]] he takes '''Sideswipe'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s name, and sometime's he's known as '''Flash'''.

{{quote| Wreckers, kill it!|Leadfoot and his pals engage in some brutality|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese)|[[Raúl Solo]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Ángel Del Río]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Renzo Stacchi]] (Italian), [[Klaus Lochthove]] (German), [[Serge Biavan]] (European French), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Aziz Güngör]] (Turkish)}}

{{quote|We were hidden in the first booster rocket to separate. Splashed down in the Atlantic just as planned. (Spits) We ain't going nowhere.|Leadfoot after dismantling a Decepticon pilot|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

[[File:DOTM-RoadbusterLeadfoot.jpg|thumb|left|250px|He's hella thicc.]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as the [[Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the [[NASA]] base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the [[Earth]] would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against [[Devcon (DOTM)|Devcon]]. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{note|Leadfoot’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]," and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]," the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:AOELeadfootDeath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''They're savages, savages, barely even human!'']]
{{voiceactor|[[Robert Foxworth]] (English, see notes), [[Jin Urayama]] (Japanese)|[[Alain Dorval]] (French), [[Juan Carlos Gustems]] (Spanish), [[Jan Spitzer]] (German), [[Angelo Nicotra]] (Italian), [[Robert Tondera]] (Polish)}}

After the battle for Chicago, [[Harold Attinger]]'s "[[Cemetery Wind]]" was tasked with hunting down the surviving Decepticons on Earth, but also hunted down the Autobots as well. Leadfoot received a message from Optimus Prime, instructing all Autobots to flee for their lives. Leadfoot did so, but Attinger's agents eventually caught up with him. Despite trying to reason with his assailants and attempting to fight back, Leadfoot was brutally killed, and his body's materials were harvested by [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]].

Five years later, [[Cade Yeager]] found surveillance footage of Leadfoot's demise, and showed it to the surviving Autobots. Upon watching the footage, [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] sadly took off his hat and held it over his [[spark]] in respect for his fallen friend, bitterly cursing the humans responsible as "savages". So deeply hurt that he had to turn away from the footage, Optimus Prime decided that enough was enough: he would revoke his vow to never kill humans to make Attinger pay for his atrocities with his life. Optimus made good on that vow when much later, he killed Attinger and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] in battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
{{--}}

===Target.com profile===
Leadfoot single-handedly stormed [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] to rescue a group of Autobot prisoners, defeating or destroying a number of Decepticons, including dueling and defeating [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], busting up the Decepticon's mental circuits in the process. He was then personally recruited for the Wreckers by Ironhide.

He had since used his mechanical skills to improve the performance of both of Ironhide's arm cannons, as well as reconfigure his companion [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] into a souped-up engine. {{storylink|Explore the Cyberglyph Wall for Secrets and Savings#The Story of Leadfoot|The Story of Leadfoot}}

===The Creation Revoltech!===
[[File:Creation Revoltech Wreckers.jpg|thumb|right]]
Leadfoot and the other Wreckers cheered Optimus Prime on when he used the power of the [[Revoltech Unit]] to send [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] packing. {{storylink|The Creation Revoltech!}}
{{--}}

===''Age of Extinction'' tie-in websites===
'''Flash''' went on the run with the rest of the Autobots and in 2014, he was pursued by the NYPD from Grand Central Station to the Chrysler Building. He escaped but not before one badass [[New York City|New Yorker]], in their own words, "flipped him off something fierce". {{storylink|Transformers Are Dangerous}} At some point, he was found and killed by the Cemetery Wind. The Autobots found out about his death through the KSI drone and mourned him.<ref>''Age of Extinction'' Topps Europe collector cards</ref>

==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-leadfoot.jpg|thumb|]]
Leadfoot participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
[[File:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''1'''
:*''Number:'' '''007'''
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car, specifically {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

[[File:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[repaint]] of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver [[paint operation]]s. Other minor changes include the addition of a small Autobot [[insignia]] on his forehead, and the omission of the large Autobot insignia on the left of his left leg. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]'s [[Megaplex#Machine Wars|two-piece rifle]] and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Ironhide]].

:This set also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetLegLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Target Legion Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

====Deluxe Class toys====
[[File:DOTMLeadfootJapanFinal.jpg|thumb|300px|Well, bite my shiny metal—OH, NOOO!!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA34'''
:*''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:Released [[November 17]]th in Japan, TakaraTomy's single release of [[MechTech]] Deluxe-Class Leadfoot was significantly altered from its planned US Target two-pack release (see below), removing all sponsor logos and racing numbers but adding silver paint to the head and shoulders of the robot mode. Like the canned US release, it also includes a redeco of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Ratchet]]'s MechTech saw.

[[File:DOTMDeluxeLeadfootJapan.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
:The TakaraTomy stock photography of this toy (seen to the left) did not feature its pair of hood-mounted white Autobot symbols, the white stripes on the transformed rear fenders, the additional silver paint or the MechTech weapon.

:This release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. His weapon accessories were later reused for [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Movie the Best|''Movie the Best'' Bumblebee]] & [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Movie the Best|Ratchet]].

:He is really tiny compared to almost all Deluxes.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Leadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Deluxe class Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMAutobotTeamRacers.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Team Racers''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw, two small guns, one large gun

:This two-pack was originally represented at the [[BotCon 2011]] Hasbro slide show by stock photography of an unaltered deluxe Topspin (as a new character named Twin Twist) and, uh, ''Human Alliance'' Leadfoot (with the text underneath the photo calling it a Deluxe). A later [[eBay]] auction of this two-pack revealed that Leadfoot would have come with a completely unaltered [[Topspin (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Topspin]] figure (instead of Twin Twist), while Leadfoot himself would have featured his racing numbers and sponsor logos, such as the bullseye on his gut. Like a handful of other ''Dark of the Moon'' products (such as Deluxe [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]), the two-pack's US release was canceled, but unlike those toys, the "Autobot Team Racers" set didn't come out anywhere else in the world either.

{{canceledtoy}}
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====Human Alliance====
[[File:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
[[File:HA_Leadfoot_TakaraTomy.JPG‎|thumb|350px|Was anyone surprised that this ''wasn't'' a Target exclusive?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA30'''
:*''Accessories:'' Missile, leash
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode. He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]].

:As usual, Sergeant Detour (or any other Human Alliance driver figure) can sit on the seats in vehicle mode or peg onto the robot's hands. He can also man two flip-out guns on Leadfoot's hood-chest as well as ride Steeljaw in his [[cyber-dog]] mode.

:Steeljaw can convert into a weapon, which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via MechTech ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm.

:Finally, as with all of the large Human Alliance figures, he has a gimmick concerning his head. It's essentially the same gimmick as Jazz's and Roadbuster's: when a lever on the back of his head is flipped, he dons a pair of visor-like "sunglasses".

:There are also hundreds of ways that Leadfoot's beer-belly and door chest can be arranged.

:One can store the missile by pegging it onto the thin ridge on the underside of Leadfoot's crotch in either mode. Somewhat unfortunately, it's not very subtle, with the missile proudly sticking out and erect between the seats in vehicle mode. Even more unfortunately, it's Leadfoot's ''crotch'', so storing the missile in robot mode will make Leadfoot particularly happy to see you. Also notable is that his top-heaviness makes him prone to falling over when standing completely straight. Placing him in an action-oriented pose can remedy this.

:There are two deco [[variant]]s of Leadfoot: A Target-exclusive version with the Target logos, car numbers, and other sponsors perfectly visible, especially the bullseye logo on his gut, and the [[TakaraTomy]] version that's been ''completely'' de-sponsored, lacking all of his markings, making the car look ''very'' bare as a result. In exchange, the entire car shell has received a shiny coat of paint, and the robot mode's lower legs, forearms and head are painted silver.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card for the MechTech Wars online game. Interestingly, the card still shows Leadfoot with all of his markings, but with the Target logo on his chest lacking the inner circle, essentially just being a ring.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HALeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on Human Alliance Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Bot Shot, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''1'''
:*''Number'': '''B015'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''425'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''445'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''750'''

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Leadfoot transforms into a grey and red sports car with a spoiler and [[MechTech]]-style deployed weapons. A sharp impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring into robot mode. He is loosely-based on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Leadfoot.

:This mold was also used to make [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Sidefoot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Lockdown Air Raid''' ([[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''A6956'''
:*''Pieces'': '''203'''
:*''Kreons'': [[Hound (Movie)#Kre-O|Hound]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Kre-O|Lockdown]], Sideswipe
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

: Named "Sideswipe" for reasons nobody can discern (this was the same year they named a [[Punch (G1)#Kre-O|Punch]] [[Kreon]] "Nightbeat"), the ''[[Kre-O]]'' version of Leadfoot has a ferrous-metal backpack that lets him be "grabbed" by the magnetic capture claw on Lockdown's ship, or fake-mauled by the magnets embedded in the various ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]] in many sets. He uses the "Transformer" style blaster new to the 2014 sets.

: Also inexplicably, he has the number "41" on the torso rather than his standard "42".

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-68-Deluxe-Leadfoot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.facebook.com/146805978722938/posts/4042159479187549 Dabbin' at what the humans call "haters".]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''68'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-58'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
:*''Accessories'': Left & right missile pods, left & right belt-fed machineguns, Gatling gun, "Steeljaw" figure, "Battle of [[Chicago]]" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Leadfoot is heavily accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', transforming from a stocky robot to a heavily-armored version of {{w|Juan Pablo Montoya}}'s [[Target]]-sponsored #42 [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car. Just like his teammates, his wheels feature "ULTRA" and "WRECKERS" labels. He also comes with a non-articulated figurine of not-in-the-film robo-pooch [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Studio Series|Steeljaw]].

: He's also ''very'' heavily armed even compared to his teammates. However, the slots to mount the missile pods are far too shallow and loose to properly affix them to the tabs on his torso/hood.

: Unlike the ''Human Alliance'' Leadfoot, the TakaraTomy release of this toy retains the [[Target]] logo marking.

: This toy was a Target exclusive in the US... for obvious reasons. In Canada, it was a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It was announced on the official ''Transformers'' Instagram, with pre-orders opening 9AM EST on the Target Website on [[July 21]]st, 2020.
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==Merchandise==
===''Speed Stars''===
====Mini-Vehicles====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot''' (2011)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
:*''Number:'' '''4 of 5'''

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Leadfoot is a non-transforming NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevy Impala stock car with a sculpted robot mode relief on his underside, and has a deco similar to his Target-exclusive versions. He was sold exclusively at Target, generally in the stocking-stuffer section. In addition to the usual numbers on the bottom of the robot mode (12201 in white paint and #34230 stamped in), he also has the word "Target" stamped in as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SSLeadfoot/leadfoot.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Leadfoot at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart was owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing (now Chip Ganassi Racing, which actually left NASCAR after the 2021 season), while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
** Leadfoot's also the only one of the three whose NASCAR livery was original to the film, with [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0TJ-TEXsAE4Dr3.jpg:large the real-world car] lacking the large swaths of black across the quarter panels.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Like his fellow Wreckers, Leadfoot appears to be patterned after a balding, bearded, sunglasses-wearing, beer-gutted NASCAR fan stereotype.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
[[File:DOTM-Leadfoot-Flash-and-dog-concept-art.jpg|thumb|250px]]
* Contrary to the various images above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[Sticker|decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's {{w|File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored #41 Dodge Charger}} driven by {{w|Reed Sorenson}}, the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]]. While ''Dark of the Moon'' neglected to personally name the three Wreckers, ''Age of Extinction'' has him named by a grieving Hound.
** This can be seen in the Transformers Collector Cards from Topps, where the card that depicts the scene in which Leadfoot's death is shown refers to him as Flash. Oops.
* No actor is credited as Leadfoot in ''Age of Extinction'', but it's certainly not DiMaggio (who incidentally voiced [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] in the same movie). His single line ("I'm an Autobot!") was originally recorded by Robert Foxworth for [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s death scene, and would seem to have been reused by the editors for Leadfoot's, with the dubbers following suit.
*[[Harold Attinger|Attinger]]'s playing card of Leadfoot was revealed in a prop auction for the ''Transformers'' film series held in 2019.<ref>''[https://profilesinhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/101TransformersSs.pdf Transformers: The Auction]'' by Profiles in History</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFiH9rklAfo Items from last three 'Transformers' films go on auction]" by AP Archive</ref>
** While he is confirmed to be dead on-screen, Attinger's card deck uses does not list Leadfoot as deceased.<ref>[[:File:AOE-Kill-Cards-Set-3.jpg]]</ref> Either the card itself is a continuity error, or Attinger's deck was made at some point prior to Leadfoot's execution.
* While his vehicle mode prop was spotted during filming of ''Age of Extinction'', in the final film he only (briefly) appears in robot mode.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/leadfoot-sighted-on-location-of-transformers-4/27740/ ''Leadfoot Sighted On Location Of Transformers 4'' by Seibertron.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-4-vehicles-heading-home.959128/ ''Transformers 4 Vehicles Heading Home.'' by Jacer on Transformer World 2005]</ref>
* Concept art was produced of Leadfoot and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|his dog]]'s [[protoform]] stages, but ultimately never made its way into the film proper.
* In [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|''The Last Knight'']], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] has gained a new head resembling Leadfoot's.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Padlógáz''' ("Full Throttle")

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Metroplex (FOC)

2026-02-21T14:17:16Z

Chopperface: /* Transformers: Fall of Cybertron */

{{disambigm|Metroplex (disambiguation)|Autobot City (disambiguation)}}
{{faction|autobot}}
:''Metroplex is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:FOC_Metroplex_art.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|Bite my colossal metal ass!]]
'''Metroplex''' is a gigantic [[Autobot]] whose [[alternate mode]] is a city. A more than capable arsenal in the Autobot ranks, Metroplex doesn't care for his own safety and is more than willing to sacrifice anything if it means securing the victory for his fellow comrades in the war. He has tremendous power, is loaded with rockets and isn't afraid to crush [[Megatron (WFC)|Decepticon leaders]] with his fist. In other words, don't piss him off.

==Fiction==
[[File:BattleOfTheBots Metroplex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.75]]

===''The Covenant of Primus''===
Metroplex awakened in order to buy Optimus Prime time to retrieve the Matrix of Leadership from Cybertron's core, and later stood with the Autobots against the Decepticons. He sustained wounds which would cause him to return to city mode, with his spark returning to the core of Cybertron to help cleanse it. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Metroplex is the single largest Autobot in existence. He can act as a mobile fortress for his allies. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
Metroplex was featured on a card in the [[Heroes of Cybertron (cards)|Heroes of Cybertron]] trading card series which [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] owned. {{storylink|Battle of the Bots}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Fred Tatasciore]] (English)}}
[[File:FOC Metroplex Base Mode.jpg|thumb|Yo Metroplex is so big he's in multiple zip codes.]]

Metroplex had been lying dormant in what would become Autobot City for thousands of years, and inadvertently became a part of the battlefield when [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] attacked the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. After pulling a switch or two, Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] observed the interior of Metroplex constantly shifting and transforming to accommodate him. After using a turret to help fight the Decepticons, Optimus found himself herded to a mysterious bright light by the shifting interior. Sensing a Cybertronian presence, Optimus desperately ordered the entity to help the Autobots in their time of need. After a final switch, an entire city began to transform into an immense, powerful Autobot—Metroplex, who had heeded the call of the [[Prime (rank)|Last Prime]].

Metroplex's presence on the battlefield proved invaluable to the struggling Autobots. The titan easily wiped out much of the Decepticon army, including the deadliest of foes such as [[Marauder (FOC)|Marauder]]s. Metroplex would launch a devastating air strike on whatever target Optimus marked for destruction, and the colossus was able to wipe out Megatron's equally massive guns that were giving the Autobots a hard time. However, just as he was to destroy the last of the towers, it shot Metroplex point blank in the chest, felling the mighty giant. Fearing for the worst, Optimus pushed on, but was captured by the Decepticons, and brought to Megatron, who mocked and berated the helpless Autobot leader.

[[File:FOC-Metroplexheedsthecall.jpg|thumb|left|He's got the Last Prime, in his hand.]]

However, the villain gloated too much, and Metroplex revealed his survival by ominously approaching from the back of Megatron's base. After Metroplex breached the walls of the base, the Decepticons were quick to back away from the huge threat, but Megatron ordered them to stand their ground. It was at this point that Metroplex had enough of the tyrant, and crushed him several times with his enormous fist, killing Megatron to the shock of the Decepticons, who were soon led in a retreat by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. Unfortunately, the energon used to fuel Metroplex and the Autobots' defense of Autobot City drained their supply, preventing the Ark from being launched. Still, Optimus was glad to have an ally like Metroplex on their side.

Days later, the Autobots located another source of energon. [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]] suggested having Metroplex carry the supply back to the ''Ark'', but Optimus refused as he preferred their large friend to stand guard at the ''Ark'' to ward off any further Decepticon raids. The energon supply ended up being halved thanks to the Decepticons' efforts, leaving the ''Ark'' with an insufficient fuel supply. Metroplex offered to sacrifice his life, donating the energon inside him to give the ''Ark'' enough juice to launch. Optimus protested, but Metroplex had made his choice. Connecting his Spark to the ''Ark'''s fuel tanks, there was enough energon to launch the ship. The heroic titan collapsed for a final time, but was happy to see the Autobots finally leaving Cybertron, and in his dying moments, Metroplex's last words were, [['Til all are one|"'Til all are one."]]

Optimus Prime sadly swore that Metroplex's sacrifice would not be in vain. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*On a battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons partially on top of Metroplex's dormant city form, Optimus slammed his hand to the ground, awakening the city to help the Autobots. Metroplex, heeding the call of the last Prime, subsequently transformed into his robot mode and started blasting the Decepticons. {{storylink|Commercial#Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'' E3 Trailer}}
{{Note|Since the story of the E3 Trailer seemingly follows on from the [[Commercial#Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'' VGA Cinematic Trailer]], it is possible that the battleground in the VGA Trailer is also supposed to be at least partially Metroplex.}}
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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-MetroplexTitanClass.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He really wants your money. Big time. (Hasbro version pictured.)]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]] figure, Scamper's blaster, 1 gun & [[missile]], 2 shoulder cannons, repair claw
{{note|''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] was repurposed as Aligned Metroplex by ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus]]''.}}
: Holy [[Frijoles]], dudes.

:The centerpiece of Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' anniversary campaign, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Metroplex stands around 24 inches tall in robot mode, snatching the title of "tallest Transformers toy ever produced" from the original [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generation 1|Fortress Maximus]] toy by a two inch margin. His packaging is a wonderful testament to this fact, sporting numerous "Over 2 ft. tall!" call-outs, a measuring scale down its edge, and the statement of "BIGGEST EVER!" in huge letters.

:His robot mode is highly [[Articulation|articulated]], even featuring individually-jointed fingers, as well as ''articulated pupils'' that can move from side-to-side when a lever behind his head is moved. He also has a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] visor which flips down when his antennae are twisted forward, and can be flipped back up when the antennae are twisted back, or when one pushes the visor up with their fingers.

:He comes with a large, spring-loaded, missile-firing gun that can be held by his hands, or mount onto a [[5 mm post|5mm port]] on his back to serve as a shoulder-mounted weapon. The gun itself is so large that it's sculpted with a bridge and numerous tiny turrets to resemble a ''starship'', and its barrel tip is cast in orange plastic [[for safety reasons]]. He also comes with two smaller cannons which are meant to peg onto the cannons on his shoulders, but can also be hand-held. Metroplex is covered with numerous 5mm peg-holes for weapons mounting, and his weapons also feature 5mm pegs.

:When the center portion of his chest is pressed down, his eyes and chest [[Light-emitting diode|light up]], and he plays [[Soundbox|an alternating series of seven voice clips and five sound effects]] of him eliminating a Decepticon threat, all from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'' video game]]. Batteries are not included.

:He can transform into either a multi-wheeled aircraft carrier or a city mode, and both modes are specifically designed and scaled to interact with the ''Thrilling 30'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys. For both modes, Metroplex's head transforms into a turret with 5mm handles, and a ramp extends from the right side of his chest. His aircraft carrier mode is armed with the (now-extended) cannons on his shoulders, has an articulated repair claw arm attached via 5 mm post at the end of the runway, and has both a flip-out double-barreled turret and a mini heli-pad on the left shoulder. Meanwhile, his city mode has numerous roadways, ramps, and compartments, is armed with a flip-out turret on his right forearm, and the left side of his chest opens up, revealing hidden sculpted weaponry at the bottom half, as well as a larger heli-pad and two flip-out pillars of unknown purpose at the top half.

:To complete his deco, Metroplex comes with a [[sticker]] sheet composed of over 100 stickers depicting, among other things, computer terminals, readouts, and interfaces, hazard-striped caution signs (for his moving parts), and stickers for the windows on his chest, which depict Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Arcee. Many of these stickers contain Cybertronian text, such as signs that indicate rooms as being used to store ammo and energon cells, an Autobot symbol with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s name graffitied over, a schematic of Scamper labeled as "Slammer", and even a sign that says "INTERLOCK, DYNOTHERMS, MEGA THRUSTERS" in an apparent reference to ''Voltron''. Unfortunately, the sticker sheet swaps the numbers of stickers 31 and 77, while the sticker instructions list sticker 13 twice, with "13" being located on both a runway panel (which is correct) and on the repair claw (which isn't).

:He comes with Legends Class Scamper. In order for this version of Metroplex to fit in his [[packaging]], he is packaged with his right arm detached. Some assembly required. The version released in various [[multilingual packaging]] variants (notably in Canada and the UK) has a different soundbox, omitting all of Metroplex's voice clips. Oddly, the front and back of the packaging is lacking the ''Generations'' moniker, instead being simply branded ''Transformers''. The top and bottom of the packaging do sport the ''Generations'' logo, however, as do the [[instructions]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenMetroplex/metroplex.htm More information on ''Generations'' Metroplex at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Metroplex's head is available in ''Fall of Cybertron'' multiplayer as a Tyrant-type component for [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters.
*In the second chapter of ''Fall of Cybertron'', Metroplex can be seen in his alternate form at the beginning of the level.
*According to his Heroes of Cybertron card, Metroplex can lift seventy thousand tons.

[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:City Transformers]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron locations]]
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy Autobots]]

Micronus Prime

2026-01-30T06:10:24Z

Chopperface: /* 2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon */ “Box of scraps” is already being used on the Apex Armor page.

{{featured}}
{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-MicronusPrime.png|cSize=30px|cLink=Micronus Prime}}|minicon}}
[[File:11MicronusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|350px|So, if the Mini-Cons are [[Pokeformers|Pokémon]], does this make him [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Arceus_(Pok%C3%A9mon) Arceus]?]]

At the dawn of time, [[Primus]] created '''Micronus Prime''', conscience and moral center of the [[Thirteen]]. Although he is the smallest member of this venerated group, he possesses boundless reserves of energy and a clever mind, enabling him to predict the actions of his brothers and sisters before even they know what they're going to do.

Micronus's innocent nature belies his strong ethical sense; although he takes his role very seriously, he approaches his duties with a light [[Spark]] and an easy touch. He eschewed the most dour members of the Thirteen in favor of the free-spirited [[Onyx Prime]], whom he once considered his closest friend, and his creative energies also inspired him to strike up friendships with [[Solus Prime]] and [[Nexus Prime]]. Micronus's siblings always appreciated his presence—he could impart a fraction of his energy upon them using the [[Chimera Stone]], directing his own energies into a form that suited their needs. He would pass a version of this [[Powerlinx|ability]] on to his descendants, the [[Mini-Con]]s.

In recent years, Micronus Prime has retreated to the [[Realm of the Primes]], where he temporarily served as a mentor and spiritual guide to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], the youngest member of the Thirteen. In this role, he prefers to let his younger sibling learn through trial and error, sometimes feigning a blithe indifference to the mental and physical rigors of his training regimen. In reality, though, Micronus cares deeply about all living things, be they [[Transformer]] or otherwise.

{{quote|You think you'll never find yourself in an insane situation? Better check your expectation meters.|Micronus|"[[Out of Focus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
Micronus Prime was the fifth Prime created to battle [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]]. As the Primes began planning for their future campaign against the Chaos-Bringer, Micronus gravitated towards the growing faction of strategists: [[Alpha Trion]], [[Quintus Prime]], and [[Liege Maximo]]. Their early fights against a simulated copy of Unicron went poorly, although Micronus and [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] were adamant that Unicron considered himself too independent to create a similar set of "[[Dark Primes]]".

As the Primes began building weapons for the upcoming conflict, Micronus worked alongside Solus at her [[Forge of Solus Prime|forge]]. Using his own abilities, he would augment her hammer strikes with his own energy, allowing her to create powerful tools and weapons. Among them was the Chimera Stone, which would become Micronus's own iconic [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]]. As Solus worked with the other Primes, Micronus befriended Onyx Prime, and the two became inseparable. As the Thirteen trained and planned, Micronus worked alongside Solus Prime and the other strategists to create a massive computer capable of running through all of Unicron's possible responses to an attack, a forerunner to what would one day become [[Vector Sigma]].

The time eventually came to take the fight to Unicron. Micronus worked as a saboteur, intending to cripple and distract Unicron while the warriors damaged him. Perched on Quintus's shoulder, Micronus participated in the great battle against Unicron, drawing off the [[Energon]]-seeking missiles that Unicron fired at the Primes by venting his own energies. With [[Prima]] and Solus leading the charge, the Primes managed to fight their way inside Unicron with the help of [[Vector Prime]]'s portals. Unicron's [[Dark Energon]] counter-attacked provoked a flood of nightmarish visions, which nearly overwhelmed their attempts to shut him down. Only the calm words of Optimus Prime inspired them to persevere with their mission, and Micronus laughed that as long as they were together, hell wasn't such a bad place to be. The Thirteen ultimately triumphed over Unicron, and together they returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], giddy in their victory. What they didn't know was that close contact with Unicron had amplified some of their inner darkness.

In the age that followed, the Primes began building a settlement for themselves, dividing into like-minded groups—some focused on labour, while others debated law and philosophy. Micronus worked with Megatronus, Nexus, and Liege Maximo on an Energon refinery. However, Micronus—along with Onyx Prime, Solus Prime, and Nexus Prime—never fit in with one group or another; they viewed the other Primes as dour and unimaginative, and chafed under some of the strictest laws imposed by Prima. While Megatronus and Solus Prime developed a strong, mutual affection for one another, Micronus was happy for them. Even so, tensions continued to rise between these ad hoc groups, which finally boiled over after Prima learned about a "farm" of robotic beasts that Liege Maximo and Quintus Prime had constructed. The Primes held a vote to decide the future of the farm; Micronus voted against letting the project continue.

Not long afterwards, Micronus and Onyx were the first to discover that Solus Prime had been killed by Megatronus's [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]]. Micronus was heartbroken by the loss, and almost overcome with rage when he realized that Megatronus was behind the killing. Micronus accompanied six of the other Primes, and through [[Vector Prime]] they tracked down Megatronus. Micronus, still inconsolable, refused to believe Megatronus's side of the story. The Primes confronted Liege Maximo, who Megatronus had accused of orchestrating the entire scheme. The anger and misery finally boiled over within all of the surviving Primes, and as Maximo's beasts ran amok the twelve Cybertronians battled one another in blind rage.

Micronus emerged from the fracas unscathed, although Liege Maximo had been blown to bits with the Requiem Blaster and Onyx Prime had been fatally wounded. When the remaining Primes had calmed down, they set about tending to the wounded. Over a period of time, Micronus and the other survivors buried Liege Maximo's remains in a chasm and held a memorial to Solus Prime in deep space. Hoping to put their ugly past behind them, the Primes turned their attention to Cybertron and their plans for the future. Micronus tried to comfort the dying Onyx; the two called a meeting of all the surviving Primes.

As Primus had created them, the Primes decided that they would create the next generation of Cybertronians using the power of Onyx's [[Triptych Mask]] within the [[Well of All Sparks]], and the Primes would retire from active society. At the last moment, Micronus decided to accompany Onyx on his final journey into the Well. Together, their sacrifice activated the Well and allowed it to start producing new life. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

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====''Prime'' cartoon====
According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Adrian Pasdar]] (English), [[Kazuhiko Inoue]] (Japanese)|[[Natale Ciravolo]] (Italian), [[Pierre-Peters Arnold]] (German, first voice), [[Robert Glatzeder]] (German, second voice), [[Gerardo Alonso]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Kimmo Härmä]] (Finnish), [[Simon Duprez]] (French), [[Dado Monteiro]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Maciej Kosmala]] (Polish), [[Park Seong-tae]] (Korean, Tooniverse dub)}}
[[File:Micronusrid.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Tell them to keep out of my scotch.]]

When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] sacrificed himself to save [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Primes rescued him before his Spark could be extinguished. He wound up in the extra-dimensional [[Realm of the Primes]] with other members of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}} Foreseeing the rise of Megatronus on Earth, {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} the Primes opted to train Optimus for this new mission, assigning Micronus as his new mentor.

[[File:RIDMicronusPrime.jpeg|thumb|left|'''Optimus''': Are you going to be my Yoda-type mentor? '''Micronus''': No. (''kicks him in the shin'')]]
In one such training session, Micronus challenged Optimus to climb a hill. When Optimus questioned the difficulty of his task, Micronus summoned a group of [[human]]s into the realm... and a threatening robot with multiple Mini-Con minions to attack them. Optimus tried in vain to defend the humans, repeatedly begging Micronus to help him, but Micronus declined every time. Eventually, Optimus realized that he needed to climb the easily climbed hill ''first'', which activated his [[Prime Decepticon Hunter]] and gave him the power to defeat the robots, saving the last surviving human. At the end of the test, Micronus revealed that the humans were merely illusions, meant to prove that there would always be distractions and hard choices in the battles coming, and to keep the goal -and mind- clear. {{storylink|Out of Focus}}

Unfortunately the time arrived before Optimus's training was complete, but Micronus regardless took him before the other Primes. When Optimus persuaded them, Micronus and the other Primes bestowed some of their power on him and sent him to Earth. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}}

Following the battle with [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Micronus appeared to Bumblebee's team on Earth and took back the power bestowed on Optimus. Though this left Optimus in a weakened state, Micronus scanned him and said he would recover. {{storylink|Overloaded, Part 1}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' books====
During Optimus's training, Micronus became aware that one of the other Primes was interfering with his work. While meeting with the Primes, he realized that [[Liege Maximo]] had gone missing, and went to confront the culprit himself. {{storylink|The Trials of Optimus Prime}}

===Fun Publications===
Micronus was one of [[Vector Prime]]'s siblings among the [[Thirteen]]. Vector noted that Micronus deeply cared for all living things, Transformer or otherwise. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}}

The [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s of [[Axiom Nexus]] knew the [[Mini-Con]]s to be the children of Micronus Prime. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/09}}

When [[Nexus Prime]] united the [[Terminus Blade]] and the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], the other [[Thirteen]] were drawn to the event—including Micronus. Time and space were rewritten that day, as the walls between the multiverse grew stronger and less permeable. A consequence of strengthening the walls of the multiverse was that Micronus Prime and the original Thirteen could no longer continue to exist as multiversal singularities, and so they were splintered and scattered throughout the multiverse. And so the one became many, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #47]] (mentioned); ''[[Micronauts: Revolution]]'' (depicted)}}
[[File:IDW Micronus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I made the stars that became the carbon in your mother's ovaries."]]

Micronus was one of the Thirteen Primes who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] that arose on Cybertron following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Like four others, he was attracted to the [[Crystal City]] alliance, ruling with his fellow Primes from the city's citadel. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} According to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Micronus was known for his "betrayal" of his closest friend [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] in the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]]. {{storylink|White Heat}} The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes except [[Alpha Trion]] to flee Cybertron. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

Micronus left Cybertron aboard his [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Prion (Titan)|Prion]], and led the colonization expedition to a [[Prion (planet)|distant world]]. He oversaw the creation of a new civilization of Transformers birthed from Prion's [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]], which eventually developed into a world of Mini-Cons. However, Sentinel Prime claimed that Micronus abandoned his people during their time of need, abdicating Prion's world via [[Space bridge|Spacebridge]] and allowing for the colony's genocide at the hands of the [[Black Block Consortia]]. {{storylink|White Heat}}

One way or another, he ended up creating the sub-atomic realm known as [[Microspace]] seven million years ago, {{storylink|Crisis Intervention}} and retreated inside it. His inert body lay at the center of the [[Entropy Cloud]] which threatened to destroy that universe entirely. {{storylink|Micronauts: Revolution}}

Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] would send one his [[Regenesis]] ores, [[Ore-3]], to Prion. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|Ceremony}} Micronus Prime's name was remembered in the [[Way of Flame]], the religion of [[Solus Prime]]'s colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

Hoping to save his realm using [[Earth]]'s supplies of [[Ore-13]], Micronus attempted to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] through the Titan [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Unfortunately, the message didn't get through correctly; instead, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]'s mind made the trip across time and space. Micronus told his Camien visitor that she would have to ''experience'' his message to understand his plight. Windblade's new avatar was sent into Microspace, where she encountered the evil [[Baron Karza]] and his retinue and learned about the dire civil war that threatened Microspace. When Windblade's mind returned to her normal body, Micronus appeared in a final vision, urging her to help his dimension by any means necessary. {{storylink|Informed}}

Some time later, Baron Karza set up his main base inside Micronus's body where he made usage of the Prime's personal Spacebridge to try to save Microspace. The heroic [[Micronauts (franchise)|Micronauts]] made the voyage through the Spacebridge, arriving inside Metrotitan's Spacebridge chamber on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|O Ship of State}}

After Karza made a failed attempt at stealing Earth's Ore-13, {{storylink|Valley Forge}} he instead decided to conquer Earth as a new home for the denizens of Microspace. Though it was a risky prospect, he ultimately [[enerchange]]d with Micronus Prime himself, the merger giving him some of Micronus's memories about the [[Mini-Con]] colony. Wearing the Prime's body, Karza arrived at the site of his former banishment and dispatched Optimus Prime in a vengeful fury. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 1|Wrath of Karza #1}} Karza considered the power of Micronus superior to all the various super-villains on Earth. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 3|Wrath of Karza #3}} After [[Shazraella]] had acquired [[Time Traveler]] energy, Optimus Prime tried to sucker punch a distracted Karza only for the Baron to again enerchange with Micronus. When Shazraella's powers began growing out of control, however, Optimus and Karza agreed to a truce, but her powers proved too much for them and she managed to separate Micronus from Karza, banishing the ancient Prime through time. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 5|Wrath of Karza #5}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
Micronus's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Micronus's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Cloudburst / Micronus online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Micronus Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Micronus Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}} later generations of Cybertronians being known to swear by his name. {{storylink|Spotted}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Micronus Prime was one of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

===''One'' film===
[[File:One-Micronus-Prime.jpg|thumb|Reject smallness, embrace chonkyness!|upright=0.7]]
Micronus Prime was one of the original thirteen Primes created by Primus. When the [[Quintesson]]s invaded Cybertron, Micronus fought with his fellow Primes against them. He would join the Primes in a secret meeting with the Primes' aide [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]], unaware that it was a trap. Micronus would be killed during the battle, with his brothers' and sisters' bodies resting in a hidden cave for fifty cycles before being rediscovered by miners [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], and [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]]. A revived [[Alpha Trion]] would give Micronus' [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] to one of the miners,<ref>In the film, Micronus's cog is shown going to Orion, while the film's novelization states it was given to B-127. It doesn't ultimately have a significant effect on the story as a whole, so deciding which cog he got somewhat becomes a matter of [[personal canon]].</ref> unlocking their lost ability to transform into an alternate form and providing a new, improved robot form.

A vision of Micronus Prime and the other Primes later appeared as Alpha Trion declared a damaged Orion Pax to be the next wielder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Optimus Prime.{{storylink|Transformers One (film)|Transformers One}}

===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
Micronus Prime worked with [[Solus Prime]] to create the system that would evolve into the supercomputer [[Vector Sigma]] during the [[Thirteen]]'s [[Expulsion of Unicron|ancient battles]] with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
;'''Micronus Core'''
[[File:Earth Wars Micronus Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]

Micronus's [[Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime Core]] (his "heart" as one of the primordial [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) fell to Earth under mysterious circumstances along with those of his siblings to become a hotly contested resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

*'''Effect:''' Regen on surrounding teammates.

[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733780017183-Prime-Cores-Bot Micronus Core at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Micronus Prime was the smallest member of the Thirteen, and the progenitor of the Mini-Cons and [[Micromaster]]s. While ethically-minded, contemplating complex philosophical conundrums could sometimes leave him indecisive. His [[Chimera Stone]] let him boost the powers of other lifeforms, and humans sometimes knew him as the god {{w|Pan (god)|Pan}}. {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}}

==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Micronus-Prime-Master.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I CAN'T PUT MY AAARMS DOWWWN!]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Micronus''' (Prime Master, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Cloudburst#Generations|Autobot Cloudburst]] decoy armor, gatling gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Micronus is a [[Prime Master]] with [[Cloudburst]] decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]'s inner robot and shell.

:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor's 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[you]]r imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

:Unlike every other Titan Master/Prime Master, Micronus Prime and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.

:In an unusual error, some units of Micronus/Cloudburst came with two Prime Masters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/some-power-of-the-primes-figures-shipping-with-two-prime-masters-report/40365/ Seibertron, 2017/12/24: Some Power Of the Primes Figures Shipping With Two Prime Masters: Report]</ref>

:Micronus was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil as Amalgamous Prime. The Cloudburst armor had an alternate tooling based on [[Waverider]], which would have been used to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Transformers Legends]]'' [[Grand Maximus#Legends|Grand Maximus]]' Pretender Suit if the figure had reached the 3000 preorder count—sadly, preorders failed to reach this number.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP-MicronusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The "box of scraps" line is more ironic now that I was voiced by [[Adrian Pasdar]]!]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-pr5|'''The Thirteen Micronus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Micronus Prime''' (マイクロナスプライム)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-16'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[December 27]], 2025
:*''Accessories'': [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)#Age of the Primes|Apex Armor/vehicle]], [[Chimera Stone#Age of the Primes|Chimera Stone]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Aaron Archer]] and [[Ken Christiansen]] (original concept)}}<ref>[[June 10]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAkXHAU034 Transformers Fanstream | June 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Nate Purswell]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Micronus Prime is a figure of the character based on his appearance in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]]. He transforms into a disc-shaped alternate mode with a big honking [[:File:Minicon symbol.png|classical Mini-Con insignia]] covering one side to create something strongly reminiscent of the [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con storage panels]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|original ''Armada'' cartoon]]. There is a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] on his back, allowing him to attach to [[Powerlinx]] pegs, though he unfortunately lacks the pin needed to activate any gimmicks like old Mini-Con toys.

:To fill out the rest of the "Deluxe" size class, the tiny Micronus comes with a one-wheeled vehicle he can ride on. The exhausts can be bent down to use as kickstands. The tactical unicycle transforms into an exo-suit based on the [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)|Apex Armor]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' (with some additional [[Pretender]] influence),<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKx9QkLsgVD/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref> into which Micronus can fit in disc mode. Additionally, the armor can disassemble into component parts that can be wielded as weapons by larger figures, in the style of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] and their various successor lines. Micronus also includes his [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]], the Chimera Stone, in the form of an even smaller disc bearing his personal insignia. It can store on his back in both robot and alternate modes, or peg into the chest of the larger exo-suit using a 5 mm post.

:Micronus's legs and arms are made from translucent plastic… including the ball joint sockets. As such, it is not uncommon to find white stress marks on those sockets after some play or even out of box. Many copies are unable to completely close up the bottom of the disc mode. Be wary of trying to force it as that can stress the clear sockets further. Depending on the copy's individual tolerances, you may be able to bring the sides closer together by rotating the hips so the flat side of the pin points forward.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKx9QkLsgVD/ Designer commentary on Micronus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP16|Machine translation of Micronus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''
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==Notes==
* Micronus was once established as a [[multiversal singularity]], existing as one being across all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
* Micronus's name is likely derived from "Micron", the Japanese name for Mini-Cons across the franchise.
* The glowing symbols on his chest and palms are shaped like the Powerlinx ports seen on all the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Transformers: Armada]]'' Mini-Con toys.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Micronus''' (マイクロナス ''Maikuronasu''), '''Micronus Prime''' (マイクロナスプライム ''Maikuronasu Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wēi Tiān Xīng''' (微天星,"Micro Heavenly Star")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID-Micronus-standing-Barranco.jpg|''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon concept art
File:MicronusPrime OneConceptArt.jpg|''One'' film concept art.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Age of the Primes characters]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Transformers]]
[[Category:Deep lore characters]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:One Transformers]]
[[Category:Prime Masters]]
[[Category:Prime Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Mini-Cons]]
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[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Transformers]]

2026

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{{yearofthe|2026}}
The year '''2026''' (MMXXVI) is the 43rd year of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]].

{{see|Transformers timeline}}

==Events==
===Fiction===
====''Legends'' comic====
[[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]] reunites with his old friends after being injured in the [[Silvart War]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

===Non-fiction===
====Deaths====
* [[January 3]] — [[Frédéric Cerdal]]
* [[January 9]] — [[T.K. Carter]]
* [[January 19]] — [[Stefan Gossler]]
* [[January 23]] — [[Sal Buscema]]
* [[January 24]] — [[Michel Barbey]]
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[[Category:Fictional events by year]]

Transformers timeline

2026-01-28T05:35:37Z

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{{disambig2|real world events|the 'Timelines' franchise|Transformers Timelines (franchise)}}
{{disambig2|real world events|the internal timeline of various stories|Continuity}}
[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released. With these, the [[Aligned continuity family]] begins, a ten year plan by Hasbro to start a single unified continuity with a set lore for the franchise to be treated as the default backstory. However, other franchises such as the Michael Bay films and IDW comics continue to run alongside Aligned media for the next decade, and creative differences soon ruin the intentions for a unified continuity; fans come to accept the various pieces of Aligned media as a wider continuity family; the lore set by material such as the [[Binder of Revelation]] eventually begins being used by future franchise installments as the default lore of the franchise, giving them a victory nonetheless.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 13]] — It is announced that Michael Bay has been successfully lured back to the director's chair for the upcoming fourth live-action ''Transformers'' film.
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''. [[Frank Welker]] finally reprises his role as Megatron after having been declined for the 2007 film.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[January 14]] — Michael Bay announces he will return to helm one more live-action film.
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'', is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released. With these, the [[Aligned continuity family]] begins, a ten year plan by Hasbro to start a single unified continuity with a set lore for the franchise to be treated as the default backstory. However, other franchises such as the Michael Bay films and IDW comics continue to run alongside Aligned media for the next decade, and creative differences soon ruin the intentions for a unified continuity; fans come to accept the various pieces of Aligned media as a wider continuity family; the lore set by material such as the [[Binder of Revelation]] eventually begins being used by future franchise installments as the default lore of the franchise, giving them a victory nonetheless.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 13]] — It is announced that Michael Bay has been successfully lured back to the director's chair for the upcoming fourth live-action ''Transformers'' film.
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[January 14]] — Michael Bay announces he will return to helm one more live-action film.
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'', is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released. With these, the [[Aligned continuity family]] begins, a ten year plan by Hasbro to start a single unified continuity with a set lore for the franchise to be treated as the default backstory. However, other franchises such as the Michael Bay films and IDW comics continue to run alongside Aligned media for the next decade, and creative differences soon ruin the intentions for a unified continuity; fans come to accept the various pieces of Aligned media as a wider continuity family; the lore set by material such as the [[Binder of Revelation]] eventually begins being used by future franchise installments as the default lore of the franchise, giving them a victory nonetheless.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 13]] — It is announced that Michael Bay has been successfully lured back to the director's chair for the upcoming fourth live-action ''Transformers'' film.
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'', is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released. With these, the [[Aligned continuity family]] begins, a ten year plan by Hasbro to start a single unified continuity with a set lore for the franchise to be treated as the default backstory. However, other franchises such as the Michael Bay films and IDW comics continue to run alongside Aligned media for the next decade, and creative differences soon ruin the intentions for a unified continuity; fans come to accept the various pieces of Aligned media as a wider continuity family; the lore set by material such as the [[Binder of Revelation]] eventually begins being used by future franchise installments as the default lore of the franchise, giving them a victory nonetheless.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'', is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'', is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[June 22]] — The next live-action film, serving both as a sequel to ''Bumblebee'' and a tribute to ''Beast Wars'’, is announced for 2022, though it is later delayed to 2023.
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas with mixed-to-positive critical reception and a box office performance that is deemed a modest disappointment.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas. Despite rave reviews, the film is a box office bomb.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

===[[2025]]===
* [[July 12]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' premieres on YouTube as part of a brand shift towards contemporary forms of media consumption for children.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[March 27]] — [[Akiva Goldsman]] is appointed head of a writer's room intended to form a shared ''Transformers'' cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the years pass, the room is scuttled due to the failure of the first major product of this endeavor in 2017, with future films pivoting away from the project's genesis altogether.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially. No doubt partially in response to the failure of ''The Last Knight'', the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off is hastily retooled into a soft reboot that discards elements of ''The Last Knight'' that were being carried over at the time.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas. Critical reception descends to a new low for the series and the film underperforms financially.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever. Critical reception remains negative but once again the box office performance is strong, if slightly weaker than ''Dark of the Moon''.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
* [[October 4]] — The ''Transformers: Prime'' TV show concludes with a three-part [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|series finale/movie]].

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada. Critical reception marginally improves over ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but the box office is an even bigger success story.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[February 11]] — ''Transformers: Prime'' begins airing regularly on The Hub.
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* [[August 2]] — ''Dark of the Moon'' cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and later concludes its' run as the fourth highest grossing film of all time at the time of its' release.
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 23]] — The ''Transformers Animated'' TV show ends.
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released, becoming another box office maelstrom at the cost of notably more negative critical reviews than its' predecessor.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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[[Category:Chronologies]]
[[Category:Franchises]]

Transformers timeline

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[[File:RiseUpPretenders hourglass.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Like sands through the breem glass...]]
''This is a timeline of Transformers-related events that occurred in the "real" world, including release dates and other major occurrences.''

==The dawn of time==
===13,500,000,000 BCE===
* The Big Bang creates the universe as we know it. The protons, neutrons, and electrons that will eventually compose Transformers are formed, [[Ruined FOREVER|ruining it forever.]] A {{w|Last Thursdayism|Thursday}}.

===4,540,000,000 BCE===
*[[Earth]] forms, completing a one-time [[transformation]] from protoplanetary debris to planet ([[Action Master|but not back]]). A highly-sought one-time collector's item, it has no known [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]].

===4004 BCE===
* [[October 23]]: [[God]] begins creating the universe, creating [[Time|day and night]].
* [[October 24]]: God continues this process, creating the sky.
* [[October 25]]: God keeps on going, creating land and sea, along with plants.
* [[October 26]]: God makes the [[sun]] and the [[Moon_(moon)|moon]].
* [[October 27]]: God makes birds and fish.
* [[October 28]]: God makes the other animals, including [[Human|humans]]. <ref>''Genesis'' 1:1; the time is determined by adding up the ages of Adam and his descendants. {{w|Ussher chronology|This}} is the most generally used date.</ref>
* [[October 29]]: On the seventh day, He takes a break and does whatever omnipotent beings do for leisure.

===3760 BCE===
* [[September 25]]: The universe comes into existence. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{note|The exact date of this [[universal stream]]'s creation is somewhat muddled, as seen in the three different dates seen above. The account dating it to 4004 BCE is the one used in early recorded [[human]] history, but was later [[retcon]]ned within scientific literature, which established the much earlier date above. More recently, [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]] has implicitly dated the universe's creation to 3760 BCE in another retcon. As Hasbro-sanctioned material, this account is assumed to take precedence in [[canon]], at least with regard to the [[Transformers brand]]; however, it is unclear whether the event represents God's six-day creation, the Big Bang, or another, as-yet-unrevealed origin.}}

==1920s==
===1923===
* Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld form the Hassenfeld Brothers company, selling textile remnants.

===1924===
* The Japanese toy company [[TakaraTomy|Tomiyama Toy Factory]] is founded.

==1940s==
* The Hassenfeld brothers produce their first toys: pretend doctor and nurse sets.

==1950s==
===1952===
* The Hassenfeld brothers enjoy their first ''bona fide'' success with the release of the original [[Mr. Potato Head]], cementing their company's reputation as toymakers.

===1955===
* [[September 17]] — The Japanese company Satō Vinyl Industries, Ltd., which would later become [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], is founded.

==1960s==
===1963===
* Tomiyama Toy Company changes its name to Tomy.

===1964===
* Hassenfeld Brothers introduces [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the first "action figure."

===1967===
* [[July 4]] — Takara introduces the [[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]] fashion doll.

===1968===
* The big wheels at Hassenfeld Brothers decide to make it easier for fans of their future toylines to curse their name by rebranding the company [[Hasbro|Hasbro Industries]].

==1970s==
===1970===
* Takara acquires the license to introduce ''G.I. Joe'' to Japan. Eventually, Takara takes advantage of the 12" Joe figures' interchangeable parts to create a spinoff toyline called ''Henshin Cyborg'' (Transforming Cyborg).

===1974===
* Takara launches the ''[[Microman]]'' toyline, which represents a scaled-down version of the ''Henshin Cyborg'' [[gimmick]], and which will later be exported to the West as ''Micronauts''.

===1975===
* [[Robotman]], the first ever transforming robot/vehicle toy, is added to the ''Microman'' line. This toy will later become known in the West as the Micronaut Biotron.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174656/http://www.microforever.com/Robotman-Biotron.htm Robotman Series / Victory Series]</ref>

==1980s==
===1980===
* Takara launches the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

===1982===
* March — The first two toys from Takara's ''Diaclone Car Robo'' line, No.1 Countach LP-500S Super Tuning (red version) and No.2 Onebox Cherry Vanette (black version), are released to stores in Japan. These toys' molds would later be used in ''Transformers'' as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], respectively.

* April — The first four toys from the [[Popy]] company's ''[[Machine Robo]]'' line are released to stores in Japan. They will go on to be better known in the West as [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]], Tank, Fitor, and Cop-Tur of the evil Renegades in [[Tonka]]'s ''[[GoBots]]'' line, the closest competitor to ''Transformers''.

* October 3 — ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' debuts on Japanese television, featuring the transforming Valkyrie fighter jet. This vehicle will go on to be '''less''' known in the West as the Transformer [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

===1983===
* January — The first three toys from Takara's ''New Microman: Micro Change'' line, MC-01 Micross (available as blue and red variations), MC-02 Jaguar (available as blue and black variations) and MC-03 Condor (available as blue and black variations), are released to stores. These would later make up the first wave of [[Mini-Cassette]]s.
* June — A Hasbro delegation discovers Takara's Diaclone and Microman toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]].
* Late 1983 — Takara releases three of their ''Diaclone'' toys (red Sunstreaker, black Ironhide and blue [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]) in the USA under the name "''[[Diakron]]''". Due to the new licensing agreement with Hasbro, the Diakron line is discontinued following these three toys.
* November 1 — The Hasbro-Takara licensing agreement is signed.

===[[1984]]===
''The Transformers'' launches in the US, in toy, comic and cartoon formats, [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruining]] ''Transformers''.

* February — Hasbro Bradley unveils their new ''Transformers'' toyline at Toy Fair.
* March — [https://tfwiki.tumblr.com/post/118250474923/monzo12782-the-very-first-marvel-age/amp ''Marvel Age'' #17] announces the April debut of the ''Transformers'' comic book.
* Spring — The first animated [[commercial]] advertising the Marvel comics airs on US TV.
* [[May 8]] — [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue one of the Marvel comic]] is released.
* [[May 22]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/1cdaf7df610e0376?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about Transformers] is posted by Ted Nolan to net.comics. In a prediction of things to come, it is mostly complaints.
* Spring — ''Transformers'' toys start filtering into stores across the United States.
* [[September 17]] — "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" premieres on U.S. television Saturday morning.
* [[September 20]] — The Marvel UK comic begins publication.
* Unknown date — the UK is the only European country to get ''Transformers'' toys this year. Toys are distributed by Hasbro. Megatron is not available until 1985.
* December — ''Transformers'' mania is in full swing, as the figures fly off store shelves, becoming the year's best seller for Hasbro.
* December — The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Mexico.
* Unknown date — Takara conducts test market sales of the Hasbro toys in Japan, under the working name ''Henshin Sentai Transformers'' ("Transformation Taskforce Transformers").

===1985===
* From its Limited Series origins, the Marvel comic becomes an ongoing monthly.
* [[July 6]] — Seasons 1 and 2 of the US cartoon begin airing in Japan as ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformer''.
* [[October 6]] — The [http://groups.google.com/group/net.comics/msg/fce7a2ddb7e35a81?dmode=source&hl=en first Usenet post about the ''Transformers'' cartoon] is posted to net.comics by Bill Flanagan.
* The ''Transformers'' toyline starts getting released to most European markets, with Hasbro using Milton Bradley's facilities for the continental European market, due to an initial lack of resources on their own. The MB toys would be available in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Spain and include lots of oddities unique to Europe, such as a red version of [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]. Concurrently, [[GiG]] launches ''[[Trasformer]]'' in Italy (''Diaclone'' toys with no ''Transformers'' license), while [[El Greco]] launches their short-lived version of the line in Greece.
* [[IGA]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys for the Mexican and Central American market.
* [[Estrela]] begins producing ''Transformers'' toys in Brazil, creating a distinctive local version of the toyline that was eventually brought to Argentina by the second-hand licensee [[Antex]].
* The ''Transformers'' cartoon begins airing in Peru... despite the fact that the toyline it was [[To sell toys|created to promote]] is unavailable in the Peruvian market.

===1986===
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in the Netherlands.
* April — "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", the first Japanese originated Transformers animation, is released on video tape in Japan.
* [[August 8]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' is released in theatres in the United States. International releases follow, except for Japan and Germany. Fans declare the franchise to be ruined forever after seeing the movie.
* The Transformers toyline is introduced to Peru in response to the cartoon's popularity in that country (rather than the other way around) with a combination of [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toys imported by [[HUDE]] and [[BASA]], and cheaper [[redeco]]ed [[Mini Vehicle]]s made by [[Lynsa]].
* [[December 12]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in the UK.
* [[December 26]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Australia.

===1987===
* February — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' is released in Brazil.
* [[July 3]] — The American version of the G1 cartoon ends its run, to be replaced in Japan by the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters cartoon]].

===1988===
* The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] [[franchise]] is launched, ushering in a period of significant deviation between the Western and Japanese Transformers franchises.
* [[April 12]] — The [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Masterforce cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* July — The translated version of the Marvel comic book hits Danish stores, lasting only 18 monthly issues (2 US comics per issue + random assortment of Universe profiles) with an editorial approach that wreaked havoc on any sort of continuity (skipping many key stories, resulting in sudden jumps in storylines, a condescending and ignorant letters page etc.)
* A [[The Transformers (cartoon)|fifth season]] of the US Transformers cartoon begins airing, composed of re-edited episodes introduced by a stop-motion Powermaster Optimus Prime.

===1989===
* Unofficially imported Mexican IGA Transformers become a common sight on European store shelves.
* The Transformers cartoon begins airing in Germany.
* [[March 14]] — The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory cartoon]] begins airing in Japan.
* August — Hasbro begins manufacturing and selling Transformers toys in mainland China.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/1743/37/ The Little Sticker in the Corner: The Truth about Early-1990's Chinese G1 Transformers Toys]</ref>
* [[August 9]] — ''The Transformers: The Movie'' finally is released in Japan, where it [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|is not actually called "Matrix Forever"]].

==1990s==
===1990===
*The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in North America, while the franchise continues in Japan and Europe.
*July — [[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers Zone]] is released in Japan.

===1991===
* (Cover date of July) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United States with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue 80]].

===1992===
*[[January 4]] (cover date [[January 18]]) — The Marvel Comic ends in the United Kingdom with [[End of the Road! (US)|issue #332]].
*[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] comes to an end, signalling the end of the original ''Transformers'' series in Japan.

===1993===
*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' attempts to revive the ''Transformers'' franchise in North America.
* The last year of Generation 1 toys are released in Europe.
* On [[September 11]], the Usenet newsgroup [[alt.toys.transformers]] is established. Fans now have a dedicated online public forum on which to discuss whatever is ruining Transformers.

===1994===
* [[July 16]] — The first [[BotCon]] is held, in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.
* ''Generation 2'' is released in Europe.
* Antex briefly introduces ''Generation 2'' to Argentina with [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]].

===1995===
* ''Generation 2'' begins in Japan, the first ''Transformers'' series there in years.
* ''Generation 2'' craps out in every market, including Japan.
* The [[The Transformers (Chinese toyline)|Chinese G1 toyline]] comes to a close with the reissuing of several [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] toys for the Chinese market.
* The South Korean toy company [[Sonokong]] enters into a licensing agreement with [[Hasbro International]], paving the way for the introduction of officially licensed Transformers toys in a country where Transformers [[knockoff]]s were once popular enough to inspire their own animated movies.
* [[August 5]]-[[August 6|6]] — [[BotCon 1995]] is held in Dayton, Ohio.

===1996===
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' is launched. The fandom declares it will forever destroy ''Transformers'' and nobody will ever like it ever, certainly not ten, twenty years into the future.
* ''Beast Wars'' revives the franchise.
* ''Beast Wars'' is one of the best ''Transformers'' anythings ever.
* [[July 12]]-[[July 14|14]] — [[BotCon 1996]] is held in Rosemont, Illinois.

===1997===
* Hasbro releases the twelve [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys, to little acclaim.
* [[July 18]]-[[July 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1997]] is held in Rochester, New York, by the newly formed [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

===1998===
* [[April 10]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show premieres in the UK.
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — [[BotCon 1998]] is held in Anaheim, California.
* Summer — Hasbro's Nordic subsidiary (located in Denmark) releases UK Beast Wars stock to Scandinavian stores. The CGI show is not picked up in any of the Scandinavian countries, as it is deemed "too graphic" for children.

===1999===
* [[May 7]] — The ''Beast Wars'' TV show comes to an end.
* [[July 16]]-[[July 18|18]] — At [[BotCon 1999]] in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the first episode of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', "[[The Reformatting]]" is previewed, to overwhelming fan enjoyment.

==2000s==
===[[2000]]===
* ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' launches and [[Ruined FOREVER|forever ruins ''Transformers'']].
* [[July 28]]-[[July 3030]] — [[BotCon 2000]] is held in [[Fort Wayne]], Indiana.

===[[2001]]===
* Everyone loves "[[Car Robots|Transformers 2000]]," but they hate the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]], declaring it to have ruined Transformers forever.
* [[February 19]] — ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' begins airing in the UK on Fox Kids.
* [[July 13]]-[[July 15|15]] — [[BotCon 2001]] is held in Durham, North Carolina.
* Hasbro introduces Transformers to Turkey through its recently acquired subsidiary [[Intertoy]].

===[[2002]]===
* Hasbro ''Transformers'' lead designer [[Aaron Archer]] begins to post on the Transfandom.com boards as ORSON, at first primarily to refute various false claims about [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Transformers: Armada'']]. Skeptical fans remark that if he is a Hasbro designer, then they are various members of the British Monarchy.
* [[April 3]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] begins publishing Transformers comics with [[Prime Directive issue 1|Transformers Generation 1 #1]]. There is much rejoicing, even though everyone started noticing how bad [[Pat Lee|Pat "Dull-Surprise" Lee's]] art really was.
* [[Aaron Archer]] does his best to kill ''Transformers'' through incredible sales; ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' kicks off the [[Unicron Trilogy]], the toys appear on store shelves in mid-July, the cartoon premieres in August.
* [[June 1]] — The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon premieres in the UK in a run which includes several episodes originally withheld from US broadcast.
* [[July 6]] — ''Armada'' toys begin arriving in small toy stores and Kay-Bee.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/b22311a4862b3c07?dmode=source Armada has been spotted!] on alt.toys.transformers</ref>
* [[July 26]]-[[July 28|28]] — [[BotCon 2002]] is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

===[[2003]]===
* [[June 11]] — [[Don Murphy]] and [[Tom DeSanto]] team up to produce a feature-length, [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. They claim it will be exactly the same as Generation 1. ''Really''.
* [[July 25]]-[[July 27|27]] — [[OTFCC 2003]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everybody loves ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]/20th Anniversary'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].
* Everyone loves [[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]/[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]].

===[[2004]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 20|20]] — Although no longer the official convention, [[BotCon 2004]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[July 22]] — [[DreamWorks]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Hasbro]] sign an agreement to produce a [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'']] movie. Everyone is excited to see ''Transformers'' on the big screen again.<ref>https://www.superherohype.com/news/86311-dreamworks-paramount-team-on-transformers</ref>
* [[July 30]]-[[August 1]] — [[OTFCC 2004]] is held in Chicago, Illinois.
* Everyone ''hates'' ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and declares Transformers to be Ruined FOREVER. Again.

===[[2005]]===
* [[January 4]] — [[Dreamwave Productions]] goes bankrupt. Many artists complain about being unpaid for their work and/or being stuck with FedEx fees. [[Pat Lee|Pat "serfdom" Lee]] gives them the finger and drives off in his Porsche, to the surprise of nobody.
* [[April 18]] — Don Murphy reports that he wants to please the fans, DreamWorks want to change everything, and Hasbro don't care either way as long as the movie gets done in time.
* [[Michael Bay]] is announced as the director for ''Transformers''. It will still ''totally'' be Generation 1, ''honest''!
* May — Takara and Tomy merge, becoming [[TakaraTomy]].
* [[May 19]] — [[IDW Publishing]] acquires the ''Transformers'' comic book license.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070929130820/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?threadid=34130</ref> There is much rejoicing, and, as usual, much complaining.
* ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' debuts in Japan in January, and in the US in September, concluding the Unicron Trilogy. Fan reception is much better than ''Energon''.
* [[September 22]]-[[September 25|25]] — [[BotCon 2005]] is held in Frisco, Texas, for the first time by [[Fun Publications]]. It's the official convention again.
* [[October 19]] — [[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]] #0, [[IDW Publishing]]'s first ''Transformers'' comic, is released in comic book stores. Predictably, there is much complaining.

===[[2006]]===
* [[January 18]] — ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* [[February 13]] — [[Activision]] announces their acquisition of the ''Transformers'' video game license.
* [[April 19]] — Filming begins on the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture.
* [[July 24]] — [[Peter Cullen]] is announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] as the voice of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the ''Transformers'' film. There is much rejoicing (yay).
* [[September 15]] — The first ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toys arrive at a small store in Canada.
* [[September 28]]-[[October 1]] — [[BotCon 2006]] is held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
* [[November 28]] — ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1 is released in comic book stores.
* ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' debuts. Transformers is left with a vague sense of uncleanness forever.

===[[2007]]===
* June — The first promotional images for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' are released. Take a ''wild'' guess as to the fan reaction.
* [[June 27]]-[[July 1]] — [[BotCon 2007]] is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro's hometown. It was expected to be the best Transformers convention ''ever''. It was also expected to be the worst Transformers convention ''ever''.
* [[July 2]] — US theatres start showing the live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'']] motion picture at 8:00 PM. By midnight, it's made US$8.8 million.
* [[July 3]] — The ''Transformers'' release date. It makes $27.85 million, more money on a Tuesday than any film in history. Fans declare the franchise as [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined forever]] once more.
* [[July 4]] — Americans celebrate their Independence Day by giving $29 million to that [[Hollywood]] movie about an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|alien robot]] summoning his friends to [[Earth]] where they disguise themselves as [[General Motors]] vehicles and team up with the [[United States military]] to smash the evil robots. Unsurprisingly, this is more money than a movie's ever earned on the Fourth of July. Apparently, what's good for General Motors really ''is'' good for the country.
* [[July 25]] — As of this writing, the ''Transformers'' movie has grossed $270 million in the United States, with worldwide gross earnings of nearly '''one half billion dollars US'''.
* [[July 28]] — A ''Transformers Animated'' preview is shown to the public. The fandom rejoiced (and complained, of course!).
* [[October 16]] — ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' is released on DVD.
* November 3 — a specially edited 11-minute preview of ''Transformers Animated'' episode 1 is shown at the NTFA Mini-Con in Arlöv, Sweden, to the disdain of many a US fan.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/156331-new-transformers-animated-series-details-revealed-ntfa-mini-con.html</ref>
* [[December 26]] — ''Transformers Animated'' ruins Transformers forever slightly ahead of schedule when the premiere episodes are shown as a "movie" on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/2125/20/ Date And Time For Transformers: Animated Debut!]</ref>

===[[2008]]===
* [[January 5]] — ''Transformers Animated'' begins airing regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m, ruining ''Transformers'' forever. Again.
* [[April 24]]-[[April 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2008]] is held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* June — ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys are scheduled to be released.

===[[2009]]===
* [[May 8]] — Transformers turns 25 (25th Anniversary of the release of [[The Transformers (issue)|''The Transformers'' #1]], the first publicly released TF merchandise.)
* [[May 28]]-[[May 31|31]] — [[BotCon 2009]] is held — again — at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' is released.
* [[October 1]] — Michael Bay officially announces that preproduction has begun on ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers 3]]''.<ref name="open">[http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5976 "Official 2011," Shootfortheedit.com]</ref> Inevitably, people cry about Bay still ruining Transformers forever.

==2010s==
===[[2010]]===
* [[March 26]] — The establishment of a [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] is announced. Everyone thinks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will win the fan vote.
* [[June 22]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' is released on the [[PlayStation]] 3, [[Xbox]] 360, PC, Nintendo [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' is released.
* [[June 24]]-[[June 27|27]] — [[BotCon 2010]] is held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
* [[June 26]] — The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place and the inaugural members are inducted. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is revealed to have won the fan vote over fan-favorites like [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Predictably, [[Trukk not munky|some]] [[GEEWUN|people]] cry about this revalation with claims that ''Beast Wars'' fans played underhanded tricks.
* [[November 26]] — The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' miniseries premieres on [[Hub Network|The Hub]], ruining Transformers forever.

===[[2011]]===
* [[May 18]] — Hasbro announce [[Michael Bay]] and [[Steven Spielberg]] will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fans are outraged as the pair have only created a highly-successful film series and given the brand a massive boost in popularity.
* [[June 2]]-[[June 5|5]] — [[BotCon 2011]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
* [[June 4]] — The second Hall of Fame ceremony inducts [[Ironhide (disambiguation)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]], [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]] and aforementioned humans. [[Waspinator (disambiguation)|Waspinator]] is revealed to have won the fan vote, and once more fans are outraged over a Beast Wars character winning the fan vote, to nobody's shock.
* [[June 28]] — ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' debuts three hours ahead of its "official" opening, with 9:00 PM showings throughout the United States and Canada.
* [[July 2]], [[July 3|3]], [[July 4|4]] — ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' ruins America forever with the highest Independence Day weekend gross of any movie ever.<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/july-4th.htm?page=JULY4ALL&p=.htm</ref>
* November — A preview wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys hits stores. Stores outside the US, at least.
* [[December 17]] — The Hub screens the first two episodes of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', and the brand is ruined forever by kiddification.

===[[2012]]===
* [[February 18]] — The Hub starts playing the second season of ''Prime'' and the first season of ''Rescue Bots'', marking the first time that ''Transformers'' has had two major cartoons running at the same time.
* [[April 26]]-[[April 29]] — [[BotCon 2012]] is held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas.
* [[April 28]] — The third Hall of Fame ceremony inducts humans [[Chris Latta]] and [[Simon Furman]], plus [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]], [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwave]] and fan choice [[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]].
* [[August 21]] — ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Fans deem it a glorious piece of technological entertainment.
* [[December 13]] — The ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game is released on Android. An iOS version is released in April of the following year.

===[[2013]]===
* [[February 9]] — Hasbro reveals a wealth of new product at [[Toy Fair 2013]], including new [[Triple Changer]]s and the largest ''Transformers'' toy ever in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. The fact that there is no way Hasbro will be able to top this in future ruins Transformers forever.
* [[June 27]]-[[June 30|30]] — [[BotCon 2013]] is held at the Town and Country Resort in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
* [[June 29]] — [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fourth year of the Hall of Fame, Megatron having won first place with a comfortable lead over the other choices, yeeess. More crying as a BW character is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

===[[2014]]===
* [[June 19]]-[[June 22|22]] — [[BotCon 2014]] is held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, [[California]].
* [[June 19]] — [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] and [[Rodimus (disambiguation)|Rodimus]] are inducted as the Fan's Choice nominees for the fifth year of the Hall of Fame, with Arcee receiving more votes than Rodimus. In addition, [[Stan Bush]] is the first human inductee since 2012.
* [[June 24]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'' is released.
* [[June 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]'' is released, ruining paleontology forever.
* [[July 24]]-[[July 27|27]] — Hasbro somehow manages to top [[Toy Fair 2013]] by unveiling new toys of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Both teams are able to combine. In addition, they unveil details on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''.
* [[October 15]] — ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]'' launches for iOS, with the Android version being released at the end of the month.
* [[December 31]] — The first thirteen episodes of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' premiere in Mandarin on Chinese streaming video site M1950.

===[[2015]]===
* [[January 30]] — ''[[Transformers: Battle Tactics]]'' is launched on mobile platforms.
* [[February 9]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in France.
* [[February 21]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Australia and New Zealand.
* [[March 2]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Portugal.
* [[March 7]] — ''Robots in Disguise'' premieres in Italy.
* [[March 14]] — ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' finally premieres on Cartoon Network in the United States.
* [[June 18]]-[[June 21|21]] — [[BotCon 2015]] is held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
* [[October 6]] — ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' is released in North America.
* Also October 6 — The ''Transformers: Legends'' mobile game shut down.

===[[2016]]===
* [[April 7]]-[[April 10|10]] — [[BotCon 2016]] is held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hasbro announces at the event that it will be the ''last'' BotCon.
* [[May 12]] — ''Transformers: Battle Tactics'' is shut down.
* [[June 2]] — ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' launches on Android and iPhone.
* [[June 28]] — The first of four prelude videos is released for the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Transformers: Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon.
* [[August 2]] — The ''Combiner Wars'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[October 22]] — The ''Rescue Bots'' cartoon comes to an end as "[[Transformations]]" airs.

===[[2017]]===
* [[April 5]] — ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]'' is launched on iOS and Android.
* [[June 21]] — ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' is released to cinemas.
* [[September 8]]-[[September 10|10]] — [[HasCon 2017]], thus far the only [[HasCon]], is held in Providence, Rhode Island.
* [[November 11]] — The ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon ends.
* [[November 14]] — The ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Transformers: Titans Return]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[December 21]] — Activision's licensing agreement with Hasbro ends, and their games are delisted.

===[[2018]]===
* [[May 1]] — The ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Transformers: Power of the Primes]]'' cartoon launches on the go90 platform.
* [[August 27]] — ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' launches on the Cartoon Network app and website, premiering on television a few days later on [[September 1]]st.
* [[November 21]] — The ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' issue "[[Post]]" is published, marking the end of IDW's [[2005 IDW continuity|long running comic continuity]].
* [[December 8]] — ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' premieres.
* [[December 21]] — ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' is released to US cinemas, and nothing is ruined forever.

===[[2019]]===
* [[March 13]] — IDW publishes the [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|first issue]] in its new [[2019 IDW continuity|rebooted continuity]].

==2020s==
===[[2020]]===
* The worldwide {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}} results in a spate of cancelled conventions and the temporary suspension of new comics from [[IDW Publishing]]. Everything is ruined for the next two years or so.
* [[June 15]] — The ''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon ends, and with it, the Aligned continuity.
* [[July 30]] — ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
* [[October 23]] — ''[[Transformers: Battlegrounds]]'', the first console game not published by Activision in almost 20 years, is released.

===[[2021]]===
* [[July 29]] — The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon's final season is released on Netflix.
* [[November 7]] — The ''Cyberverse'' cartoon concludes with an extended-length series finale.

===[[2022]]===
* [[January 20]] — IDW Publishing announces that they will be losing the ''Transformers'' license at the end of the year.
* [[March 25]] — ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|Transformers: BotBots]]'' is released on Netflix.
* [[June 29]] — IDW's rebooted continuity concludes with the release of ''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]''.
* [[November 11]] — ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' premieres on Paramount+.

===[[2023]]===
* [[June 9]] — ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' is released to US cinemas.
* [[June 14]] — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment releases [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] which kicks off the [[Energon Universe]].
* [[October 4]] — The first ''Transformers''-focused issue of the Energon Universe, [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|''Transformers'' #1]], is released.

===[[2024]]===
* [[September 20]] — ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' is released in US cinemas.
* [[October 11]] — ''[[Transformers: Galactic Trials]]'' launches on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

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==References==
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Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise

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'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==Target==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Gift Card, [[2007]])

[[File:Target_Optimus_Prime_Gift_Card_2007.jpg|right|thumb|If only [[Target: 2006]] had been set a year later.]]

{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:Available at Target stores, this version of Optimus transforms into a bulky but functional ''gift card''. His head pops out at the push of a button on his chest. This toy was also included in gift packs which were given to every pre-registered attendee of [[BotCon 2007]], which all came preloaded with $5.

:This card was later recolored and released in [[2014]] as an [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|''Age of Extinction'']] version of Optimus.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/GiftcardOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Gift Card Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Lunchables==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Lunchables, 2007)

: A simple, fold-out pseudo-figure representing Optimus Prime, that can shift between a flat, red platform with the Autobot insignia molded in, along with the word "Transformers". To become a representation of the character's robot mode, the platform folds open, and two "arms" are subsequently folded down from the top section. The inside of the structure are decorated with stickers with artwork of Optimus Prime's robot mode, along with his name overlayed across his feet.

: A similar mold was used to creature the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], though with the Decepticon Insignia replacing the Autobot one. The same mold was used for [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]], though in different colored plastics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LunchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Lunchables Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Robot Fighters Game==
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Optimus comes packaged along with Megatron in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their respective bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Optimus's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

==3D Battle-Card Game==
[[File:3DBattleCard OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number:'' '''9'''

:Optimus Prime is a 54-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his truck mode or into a long-legged robot mode.

:Prime's card construction is the only one in the game that wasn't reused for another character.

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==''Attacktix''==
[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An [[Attacktix]] tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bonecrusher was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended up being canceled.

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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Optimus Prime-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.

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[[File:MoviePrime Voicechanger helmet.jpg|right|thumb|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, your wallet will hate this toy too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features the voice of [[Ron Hayden]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''2 in 1 Beamer''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: This highly accurate head bust of Optimus transforms into a hand-held flashlight by pulling a handle out from under the base, and activating the LED lights at the back of the figure by switching it to "night light" or "beamer" mode and pushing a button at the front of the base. When the handle is slid back up into the figure (so that it may rest normally on its base), it becomes a timed night light. In his standard display or "on" mode, pushing the same button will cause Prime's eyes to light up for a few seconds. He features three different, incomprehensible sound effects that vaguely resemble the electronic squawks and tones that represent [[Cybertronian language#Live-action Transformers movies|Cybertronian]] in the film series. One of these plays every time the button is pushed.

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[[File:MoviePrime BattleRigBlaster.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Nor carrying these!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to a fully G1 robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It comes with three [[Nerf]] N-Strike size whistle darts which can be stored inside the trailer. Although not shown in the image, the truck front splits in half in gun-mode, while the grille acts as a sight. On [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]], this toy was marketed as "Optimus Prime Big Rig Blaster".

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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime RPBlaster.jpg|right|thumb|Pew, Pew!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' role-play [[Energon Blaster]], this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Walmart exclusive.

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[[File:Movie TFHandHeldGame.jpg|right|thumb|Behold, the Autobot Game Boy of Leadership!]]
*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[File:Optimus Prime globe.jpg|right|thumb|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]
: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with [[Optimus Primal (BW)|funky munky]] pose.

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*'''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007)

: Two identical gold-colored plastic statues of Optimus Prime serve as the [[Chess#Transformers (2007)|Chess Set]]'s Autobot-side King.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
[[File:Transformers_2007_DVD_Exclusive_Optimus_Prime_mask.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=.75]]

: As part of the "Bring Home a Hero" promotion an Optimus Prime mask was included packed with a [[Transformers (film)/home video|DVD re-release]] of the original film. This was avalible at all retailer except [[Walmart]], who had an exclusive [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#DVDMask|Bumblebee]] mask instead.

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===''Cyber Stompin' Robots''===
[[File:Movie Cyberstompin Prime toy.jpg|thumb|Rescue Heroes!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Stompin' Robot, 2007)

:[[Cyber Stompin' Robots|Cyber Stompin']] Optimus Prime is a non-convertible action figure made for younger children. He has light-up eyes, sounds, a launching fist feature and a "targeting scope" in his back. The scope worked similarly to a ''View Master'', and when you look through the scope, you see an image of Megatron.

:Anyone who wished to find this for the sake of nostalgia, take note that many second hand Cyber Stompin' Primes tend to have his right fist missing. Also, the main electronic-equipped parts, such as the grey/silver torso and the side ankles, are prone to yellowing due to the heat of the electronics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CyStompOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|thumb|Sword attachment arm sadly not included.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster arm
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Optimus is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his hand-cannon... or bits from other Robot Replicas.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack includes "battle-damaged" redecos of Robot Replicas Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].

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===Radio Shack===
;ZipZaps® Micro RC
[[File:Movie OptimusPrime ZipZaps.jpg|right|thumb|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[RadioShack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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===Bakery Crafts===
[[File:BakeryCraftsMovieCakeOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Balancing is not his strong suit.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. From Bakery Crafts (yes, that's their name), this toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot. He falls over a lot.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
[[File:Optimus prime bubblebath.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Bathtime fun is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===XKites===
[[File:Movie XKites OptimusPrime SkyDelta52.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A Jetpower prime prototype. They cut this model due to the lack of any legs.]]
*'''SkyDelta 52 Transformers Kite''' (2007)

:[[XKites]] made several poly delta kites with stock images of ''Transformers'' characters printed on them. This model had a 52" wingspan and a fibreglass airframe, and featured an image of Optimus Prime.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

*'''Slide puzzle keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode attached to a sliding puzzle frame. The puzzle itself is the Autobot symbol.

*'''Talking keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain features several clips of Prime's voice.

*'''Projector carabiner''' (2007)

: Yet another Basic Fun joint, this is a carabiner that shines a Bat-Signal like image of Optimus Prime onto a flat surface. Neat.

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===Transformers Movie Danglers===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime dangler.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007 as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Optimus Prime that pops out his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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===Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime Screencleaner.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Optimus Prime printed on the other side.

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===''Unleashed''===
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|Optimus Prime's flames: They're more than just a paint job.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

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===Health Science Labs===
[[File:Bye-Bye Boo-Boo.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Yet]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|another]] [[Jetfire (G1)|frozen]] [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Transformer]].]]
*'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' (2009???)

:'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' is a therapeutic icey thingy. It helps make your boo-boo's all better so you feel all better! The outside looks like Optimus Prime and feels really soft. It has a {{w|Cold pack|squishy thing}} you can pull out too. But remember, you gotta put it the freezer for two WHOLE hours before you can use it.

:The art of Optimus is from the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''-style renditions of the live-action movie Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] created for Hasbro licensing.

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==Burger King==
[[File:MovieMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67| Butt-Scratch Prime! Hey, at least he isn't taking anyones faces...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:The BK tie-in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk-gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd, crouching position with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them. He looks like he's scratching his butt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"No need for you to give me your face—I have a spare."]]
*'''Ultimate Prime''' (2009)
:This small statuette of Optimus comes with a Blackbird plane representing [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]'s [[alternate mode]]. The plane splits in two, and the two parts can be clipped onto Optimus to replicate the climax to ''Revenge of the Fallen''. The front section of the plane has a black Optimus face which sits in front of Optimus's own face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BurgerKingDOTMOptimusPrimeBigHead.jpg|thumb|right|Now he's nothing but face!]]
*'''Flip-Out Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion, Optimus Prime is a simple figure with [[Super deformed|bobble-head-like]] proportions, but is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance. The entirety of his body flips out of his enormous head when it is opened. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion. Pushing the button on his chest makes him say "Autobots, roll out!" There is an on/off switch on his back.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Prime.jpg|130px|thumb|"Groovy!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist. He comes with a small movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

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[[File:Titanium-Series-Robot-Masters-Optimus-Prime-3-pack.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime 3-Pack''' (3" Robot Masters multi-pack, 2007)

: This Target-exclusive set contains the normal 3" [[Titanium Series]] Optimus Prime figurine (see above), a Protoform Optimus Prime figurine, and Optimus Prime in his Earth-mode truck form, making this the first time a character has appeared in their alternate mode as part of the Robot Masters sub-series.

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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
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*'''Optimus Prime Digital Watch''' (2009)
: Released alongside a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|Bumblebee]] version, this LCD digital watch to a squat version of Optimus Prime. It can be removed from the wristband and converted into [[robot mode]] much like the [[Kronoform]]-origin Transformers of years past. It was later released with new decorations as the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#DotMWatch|Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch]] and the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#TLKWatch|Optimus Prime LCD Watch]].

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*'''Optimus Prime (Robot mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Optimus Prime in his robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Truck mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: Another one of the possible freebies was Optimus Prime in his truck mode, being oddly molded in a very azure shape of blue.

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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2009)

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[[File:3D-optimus-prime-costume.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Trick or treat, smell my feet, GIVE ME YOUR FACE!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Halloween costume''' (2009)

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[[File:ROTF OptimusPrime Popboxstatue.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' One set of open hands (left & right), one set of closed fists (left & right), two Energon Swords (left & right)

:Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features over 100 individual parts, is hand-painted with water-slide decals of his flame patterns, and features two sets of hands and Energon Swords. The statue comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, for those people who want proof that some factory in China produced this expensive piece of mass-market merchandising.

:His head is hilariously over-sized... for a Transformer. If he were human, it would be fine.
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===Missile Mania Board Game===
*'''Optimus Prime'''
: Optimus is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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===''RPMs - Robot Powered Machines''===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[File:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

:Optimus Prime's first toy in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline is a "Mini-Vehicle"—a small, non-transforming version of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. A sculpted image of Prime's robot mode can be seen on the truck's underside. He features through-axle construction similar to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed.

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[[File:ROTF-toy RPM OptimusPrime vs Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was also available in a two-pack with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. The toy is identical to its "Commander Series" release.

:In Europe, the names on the package are "[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] Vs. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]" for some reason. Oooh boy.

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[[File:RPMOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was redecoed in colors similar to "Defender Optimus Prime" as part of a two-pack with [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]].

:This two-pack was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Europe.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold. His red and blue colors are darker and the flames to the side are replaced with stripes with [[NEST]] insignias on it. His underside robot mode relief is painted silver, with bits of blue here and there.

: His [[stock photography]] shows his robot mode being painted in his standard colors, while his vehicle has some additional details not present in the final toy: The tops of his toolboxes are painted in silver, his cab roof is painted red and has blue flames, and some additional flames are present on the rear wheel covers. The stripes are also shown to slope down more. His headlights also seem to be painted, although that may just be the shiny prototype airbrushing.

: This toy was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Asia.
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====Radio Control====
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[[File:ROTF RPMradiocontrol OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Optimus Prime is a non-transforming remote-control car with a controller shaped like his robot mode. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robo-Q Transformers===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:This tiny radio-controlled [[Robo-Q]] Optimus Prime figure can be charged by directly plugging him into the back of the controller unit, and on a full charge he can waddle around a flat surface. The figure features lights while the controller has sounds.

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===''Transformers Wacky Wobblers''===
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[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This Optimus Prime {{w|bobblehead}} is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by {{w|Funko}}. Naturally, has a big ol' wobbly head but not much else.

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===Transformers Backpacks===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly "engineered for style, safety, comfort...and saving the Universe!" One design is black with red and blue highlights and a stock image of Optimus Prime, while the other features a much more fiery colour scheme, covered with Cybertronic hieroglyphs and a stock image of Optimus Prime with his energy sword drawn.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Jetpower-Optimus-Prime-Keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Power Up Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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*'''Mini Figural Clip-Ons''' (2009)

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===Figure Collection===
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm.

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===McDonald's===
[[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Takes your face then blasts your skull.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. On his right arm he is armed with both a flip-out sword and his blaster. Turning the switch on the underside of the gun from off to on will then allow the red button top to light up a red LED. Optimus is articulated at shoulders and hips, and features pale blue light piping. He was only available during week 1 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

:It is very likely that should the battery in Optimus's light up gimmick die, replacing it would be exceedingly difficult due to the unique style of screw McDonald's uses for its free toys.

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===Piñata===
[[File:ROTFmerchandise-OptimusPrimePinata.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.22|"[[Fandom|We]] would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, Prime."]]
*'''Optimus Prime Piñata'''
: Enact the true Revenge of the Fallen by beating Optimus Prime to pieces. Instead of the Matrix of Leadership, his chest cavity can be filled with candy. (not included)
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner. (Amusingly, Optimus Prime would do this in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third film]].)

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime helmet.jpg|thumb|right|Optimus Prime gives you his face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:A simple plastic mask based on Optimus Prime's face.

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime costume.jpg|thumb|right|...and his deco. (Wearer does not convert.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:An Optimus Prime costume consisting of a printed suit and a plastic mask (different from the one above).

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===''Power Bots''===
[[File:TF2010-toy PowerBots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2010)

:''[[Power Bots]]'' Optimus Prime is similar to the Mega Power Bot from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but depicts Prime's regular form with his swords deployed. He does not transform, but plays various sounds if you press his Autobot insignia or move his arms.

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==''Robot Heroes''==
[[File:RH Prime vs Blackout.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Booga-booga!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Blackout (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Blackout]], Optimus Prime is the standard ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' style of cute and cuddly. His arm is in the Ion Blaster mode, and unlike many ''Robot Heroes'', he's not crouching. He's highly posable for a ''Robot Heroes'' figure, featuring four points of articulation: both shoulders swivel, his neck turns, and he has a waist joint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMovieOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, this Optimus Prime was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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[[File:Rhscorpprime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Scorponok''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Scorponok (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Scorponok]], Optimus Prime is now brandishing his sword arm weapon instead of the Ion Blaster. Sadly, the weapon is not film-accurate, being silver instead of orange. Notably, this was the first piece of Optimus Prime merchandise to have a mouth instead of a mouthplate. It is articulated at the neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHOptimusPrimeBlade/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BestBuy Cliffjumper OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Otherwise known as Needs-a-Bathimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Battle Damage & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusive two-pack, 2007)

: Packaged with [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], this is a redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' figure in a battle damage paint job. It has all the articulation of the initial release, and boasts an extensive amount of paint apps, including a thorough "dirt wash" on the entire toy. It was sold exclusively in Best Buy stores, packaged with the two-disc special edition of the [[Transformers (film)|film]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Best Buy Exclusive Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime with Battle Damage''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: "Battle Damage" Optimus Prime also saw release in a blindpack outside of North America.

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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Remember that part of the movie where Prime glows blue with Allspark Power?]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2008)

: "Optimus Prime with AllSpark Power" is another redeco of the first mold. He was packaged with redecoed versions of [[Jazz (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Jazz]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHFinalBattle|Ratchet]], [[Blackout (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Blackout]], and [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHFinalBattle|Megatron]]. The new deco is very similar to the original, but with added outbursts of AllSpark blue paint. The five-pack was sold exclusively at Walmart.

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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Two-fisted justice!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Barricade''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#RHOptimus|Barricade]], this is the first Optimus Prime ''Robot Heroes'' figure to be unarmed. Sculpted in a two-fisted stance akin to the one he had when first arriving in Mission City, it boasts sharper sculpted detail than its predecessors. Articulation is the standard three points: both shoulders and his head.

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[[File:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (Two-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:The first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release mirrors the very first movie ''Robot Heroes'' Optimus Prime pack, as he also comes with [[Blackout (Movie)#RHROTF|Blackout]]. While Blackout is a [[redeco]] of the previous mold, Optimus Prime is an all-new sculpt with two swords, reflecting the other Optimus Prime toys in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Big-rig Prime.]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)#RHBattleAllSpark|Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Ratchet]], [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Megatron]], [[Sam Witwicky#Robot Heroes|Sam Witwicky]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Starscream]] in fighter mode and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Bumblebee]] in car mode, this is the first Optimus Prime ''Robot Heroes'' figurine in truck mode. He has a very big rear.

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|The most adorable corpse suit ever.]]
*'''Battle of the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Robot Heroes|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Megatron]] in tank mode, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Jetpower]] Optimus Prime, and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode.

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[[File:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Otherwise known as the "What Geneva Convention?" set.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:"Shanghai Shootout" replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Skids (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Mudflap]] in ice cream truck mode, [[Sideways (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Sideways]] in vehicle mode, Optimus Prime, [[Demolishor (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#RHShanghai|Sideswipe]] in vehicle mode. This is a different Optimus Prime mold, unarmed and posed as if he's stomping the ground, or jumping onto Demolishor like the money shot first seen in the teaser trailer.

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[[File:ROTF Robot Heroes Board Game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Robot Heroes Game: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes''-inspired board game comes with a redeco of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime mold alongside a redecoed [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHGame|Megatron]].
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==''Mighty Muggs''==
[[File:MightyMuggs MovieOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Gwwrr.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and arms. Like the rest of his wave, Optimus Prime was an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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==''Speed Stars''==
===Mini-Vehicles===
[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"I don't care that it's Actionmasters II, '''I WILL BE IN EVERY DAMN IMPRINT.'''"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

: ''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Metal Heroes" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the RPM Optimus mold with the same color layout but less paint details. Among other changes, he no longer has silver paint on his roof nor his sculpted robot mode.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Metal Heroes Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars CyberHunt OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Pimp my Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold done up in black, red and silver. He's decorated with [[cyberglyphics]], the number 17972 and a winged Decepticon symbol.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars NEST OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|NEST are Serious and hate bright colours.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

: The Speed Stars version of N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime has his various parts cast in red instead of brown, his red and blue parts are lighter, and he lacks a great deal of [[paint operation]]s in general. Specifically, only his cab and rims are painted, and the stripes on his sides lack the black pin-striping and no longer go beyond the truck nose. His NEST insignias are now black and red instead of white and red, while he regains the flames on his roof. His underside is now blue, with his robot mode lacking the silver and blue paint, instead having some red paint here and there.

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[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries OptimusVSBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"W-Wait... y-y-you want me to fight someone ''when I can't decapitate them?!'' Game over, Hasbro! GAME OVER!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

: This two-pack, originally sold in the RPMs line but which saw limited release in the US, contains Optimus Prime and a green [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. While Optimus's card art shows him with a silver hood, the toy itself is apparently identical to the single-packed Metal Heroes Optimus Prime.

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[[File:SpeedStarsOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Stop it, Hasbro, stop it! I'M SCARED!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

: Like the Bonecrusher pack, Optimus Prime VS [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]] was first available in the RPMs line. Optimus is similar to the RPM release of the pack (featuring a silver hood) but like all ''Speed Stars'' releases of RPM toys, he has fewer paint details.

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[[File:SpeedStars BeastMachines OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm finally a dragon! YES! Wait, where are my wings?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Beast Machines'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''

: Representing Prime after being infused with the power of the world's dragons through biotech upgrades, Beast Machines Optimus gets his name from the silver logo on the sides of his sleeper compartment, which depicts a stylized version of his name against a large, horned dragon; in a reversal of the standard pattern, he also has blue flames on (the sides of) his red hood.

:The card back indicates that he was also supposed to have had a silver Autobot insignia on top of his sleeper compartment, silver flames on his doors, silver walls on his tires, and silver text beneath his logo. The card back also shows that the stamped copyright information on his robot form was to have been parallel to his wheels rather than to his head.

:The number "#33485" is stamped into the metal above his head, while "10821" is painted beneath his feet.

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[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes DOTM OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''3 of 8'''

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[[File:SpeedStars Mini-Vehicles StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 5'''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Night Attack'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''
:A [[Black redeco]] of the above mold.

:The card back for the toy depicts an alternate color scheme for both modes. The depicted [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] sported a red and blue color scheme similar to his regular colors. The depicted robot mode, meanwhile, was solid grey.

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===Lights & Sounds===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2010)

: Lights & Sounds Optimus Prime is a large, cutesified and child-friendly truck with various playing sounds and flashing lights. Like most ''RPM'' and ''Speed Stars'' toys, it has the character's robot mode sculpted on the underside.

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===''Stealth Force''===
====''Mini Changers''====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce MiniChangers OptimusPrimeVsStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Starscream''' (2011)
:Mini-Changers Optimus Prime is a vehicular mode toy with an intermediate attack mode, and no actual robot mode. The toy is packaged with a PVC figure of Starscream.

:To transform(ish) Optimus you pull up the upper half of his vehicular mode, revealing tech details (some which could be guns... maybe), you rotate his fuel barrels forwards (guns?) and rotate the upper halves of his smoke stacks forwards (now that's definitely guns, right?). The result is an attack mode, so yeah, it's probably all guns.
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*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Megatron''' (2011)

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====''Stealth Force''====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: The first electronic toy in the "Stealth Force" subline, this Optimus Prime is a truck without a robot mode that reveals a large number of hidden weapons via an entirely battery powered transformation by pushing a button on the rack behind the cab. Most of the weapons are non-firing, though guns concealed inside the engine feature two firing projectiles. The toy also has flashing lights, sound effects, and [[Peter Cullen]] voice clips.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Stealth Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

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==KLIK==
[[File:TF-ROTF-KLIK-Optimus-Prime-Candy-dispenser.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|The candy's sweetness is guaranteed to make you feel like your face is getting peeled.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (KLIK candy dispenser, 2009)

:This KLIK candy dispenser, made by Au'some inc., features Optimus Prime's head on top. When you pull back a lever, it springs forward and launches the candy into your mouth, similar to PEZ. '''''CAUTION''''': Do ''not'' aim at face.

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==''Dark of the Moon''==
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*'''Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch''' (2011)
:A redecoration of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|''Revenge of the Fallen'' digital watch]], this features the movie flame deco that the original lacked.

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*'''Optimus Prime metal strap''' ([[July 14]], 2011)

:Available at Lawson chain of convenience stores in Japan, this metal strap is available for pre-order between May 1 and [[June 30]], and is to be mailed out from [[July 14]].

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[[File:DOTM Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On.jpg|thumb|right|"Toddlers! Roll Out!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On''' (2011)
:A small powered quad bike suitable for very young children to ride on. A button provides sound effects and even music.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
[[File:Airhedz_Optimus_Prime.jpg|thumb|right|Incoming message from the Big Giant Head!]]

: Released by [[Bluw]], the Optimus Prime AirHedz set comes with a giant inflatable headpiece with Optimus' face on it as well as an inflatable version of one of his his [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Swords]]. It was released alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Megatron]] versions of the design.

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===Moose Mountain===
*'''Optimus Prime Rollout Wagon''' (2011)
:A wagon modelled after Optimus Prime's truck mode, this wagon can carry your toys with his trailer! He also features electronic phrases and sound effects, and a push of a button, makes an Optimus Prime figure pop out from his truck's hood!

:Do we mention that the stock photo and the packaging had a toy truck and a stuffed monkey being placed in that wagon?
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====''Revving Robots''====
[[File:DOTM RevvingRobots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

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====''Robo Fighters''====
[[File:DOTM Robofighters OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure. His gimmick includes pushing his chest kibble down that pops out his weaponry. He has molded Energon sword (in it's deployed form) on his right arm.
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[[File:DOTM Robofighters Nightwatch Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|Because blue swords are known to be more effective during night ops.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:This redeco of ''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime features metallic blue for his limb parts, & light Allspark blue for some of the details & his Energon sword.

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===Basic Fun===
*'''Keychain''' (2011)
:This keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode, without any articulation, and with the hook for the keychain positioned on his upper back.

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====Roleplay====
[[File:DOTM CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Optimus Prime's own handheld Ironhide Cannon.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster''' (2011)
**''Accessories'': 10 darts

:''Robo Power'' Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster is a ten-shot blaster that automatically rotates its turret upon cocking the blaster. When the trigger is pulled, it lights up and makes sounds. The lights emanate from the yellow spot in the center of the blaster. The effects can be turned off or on. The Autobot insignia can be seen in the center of the blaster barrel; lights emit from it when in use. Two "AA" batteries are needed to operate the sound effects and you cannot fire all bullets at once.

:In European countries, this blaster is known as the '''"Robot Heroes Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster"'''.
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*'''Optimus Prime Robo-Power Costume''' (Roleplay, 2011)

:This was an unchanged re-release of the 2010 Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume.
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*'''Optimus Prime Cine-Mask''' (date)
[[File:DotM Robo Power Cine-Mask Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right]]

: Consisting of a halfd maskhis half mask doubled as a functional set of 3-D glasses for the [[RealD]] format. It also included a set of red and blue lens anaglyph 3-D glasses for use with the included poster.

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===Garoto===
[[File:DOTM_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Can't I have some privacy here?]]
*'''Transformers: Dark of the Moon Easter egg''' (2012)

:Currently known to have only being available during the 2012 Easter season in [[Brazil]], local chocolate brand Garoto released a licensed ''Dark of the Moon''-themed chocolate egg that included a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] or Optimus Prime figure inside. Each figure is composed by two separate parts, the "robot mode" and the "vehicle mode".

:Optimus Prime's robot mode is a very simple mold cast in blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. His whole body is weirdly molded as if it's sitting in a chair or throne loosely based on parts of his vehicle mode. The actual vehicle, however, is a very little and flat approximation of his truck mode, smaller than a RPM and completely hollow when looked from underneath. The main gimmick of the figure is that, when the vehicle mode is placed inside the robot mode and the latter is standing on a smooth surface, pressing the robot's head will immediately launch the vehicle through his legs in "high speed". Thankfully, it does work better than Bumblebee's gimmick.

:The instructions show drawings way more detailed than the actual figure that are clearly based on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|original Leader class figure]] from the first ''Transformers'' movie toyline.

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==Dual Model Kit==
[[File:DOTM DualModelKit OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate, Battle Hook parts (Preorder Campaign only)

:''Dual Model Kit'' Optimus Prime is a model kit released by TakaraTomy with pre-applied decals and pre-painted details on the parts molded in the runner. It is an incredibly-detailed figure, with many pieces (molded mainly in PS, PE, and ABS plastics) built around an articulated "skeleton." When fully assembled, he stands a few hairs shorter than the ROTF Leader class toy but is noticeably slimmer than his transformable counterpart. Optimus Prime comes with two swords, and two faces (battle mask and normal face). The swords can be attached by sitting on his forearms (in the manner seen in the movie) or they can replace his fists entirely. He also comes with an extra decal sheet, which optionally replaces the already-applied decals, if one wishes to repaint the pieces.

:Numerous reports have been made that his fingers are very loose and can detach easily, extra caution is recommended. Meanwhile, as with all of the non-undergated prepainted runners, cutting the pieces off the sprues may leave some marks, so any patch-up work on the paint details is needed.

:The separate Battle Hook parts (from ''Revenge of the Fallen'') are available with the kit if ordered through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan's "DMK Optimus Prime Preorder Campaign" until June 12, Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera also made a similar campaign after this.

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[[File:Dual-Model-Kit-DMK01-Optimus-Prime-(Clear).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear)''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate

: This DMK-01 is a clear version of the original DMK-01. Almost all pieces attached to the skeleton are translucent, with the frame retaining the original, opaque color. It is an Amazon exclusive in Japan and came with the Blu-Ray version of the third Transformers film.

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[[File:DOTM-DMKOptimusPrimeSpecialColorVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Special Color Version''' (2011)

: The "Special Color Version" of the Optimus Prime Dual Model Kit was given away to 4 people in total, through the October and November issues of ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine. Either prior to or concurrent with the giveaways, they were used in window displays at UNIQLO clothing shops; the ones displayed at UNIQLO stores were shown with special stickers with a "UTF" logo as well as a special Autobot emblem with the letters UNIQLO in it.

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[[File:DMK03-Lost-Age-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Lost Age ver.)''' (December 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK03'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, sword, "Vector" shield, "Sentinel" shield attachment, sword clip

:This Optimus Prime DMK model is based on his appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' film, as opposed to the mainline toys, which are based on the concept of art. Like the previous DMK models, he is very articulated, but his hands no longer feature individual finger articulation, most likely due to the fragility of said appendages in the previous DMK installments. Instead, he features two different pairs of hands, one pair designed to hold his sword, and another, more relaxed pair. He comes with his sword and 1 shield (compacted, with an extending gun barrel) with an optional deployed energy effect. There is also a small clip available to attach the sword to his back.

:Unlike the first DMK model, his flame tampographs are supplied by the included waterslide decals, which means you have to (carefully) apply them by yourself, so good luck.
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==''Revoltech''==
[[File:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Accept no [[Robot Replicas|imitations!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''030'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-049'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Energon sword, five guns, name plate
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His weapons can attach to several points on his body, or combine together into one giant unwieldy supergun.

:In 2015, Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line, ''right after'' his Jet Wing counterpart below.

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Revoltech-SFX-Jetwing-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime''' (2012/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''040'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-044'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Jet Wing, Energon axe, Energon sword, sword handle adaptor, alternate head, display base, name plate

:This release of Revoltech Sci-Fi Optimus Prime is basically the same toy, but this time he comes with his Jet Wing attachment and several weapons from ''Dark of the Moon'' as well as an alternate head without his [[mouthplate]].

:In 2015, Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line. He was reissued ''first'' before the figure above.

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==Tomica==
[[File:TF-Tomica-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (October 2011)

:''[[Tomica]]'' Optimus Prime is a die-cast non-transforming toy of his truck mode from ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with trailer. Like all Tomica toys & all [[Go-Bot (G2)#Toys|''Generation 2'' Go-Bots]] and [[Spychanger]]s, Optimus Prime features smooth-rolling axle/wheel construction that lets the toys be quickly zipped along smooth surfaces.

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[[File:TF-Tomica-Optimus-Black.jpg|thumb|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|What did you know, 2011 Tomica marketing team? WHAT DID YOU KNOW?]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Ver.''' (December 2011)

:A redeco of the previous ''Tomica'' Optimus Prime toy in the usual Black Optimus/[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]] color scheme: black with teal flames and red windows.

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[[File:Dream-Tomica-Optimus-AOE-148.jpg|thumb]]
*'''No. 148 Transformers Optimus Prime''' (9/15/2018)

:A new-mold toy of Optimus's truck mode from ''Age of Extinction'', "No. 148 Transformers Optimus Prime" was sold as part of the "Dream Tomica Series", a subline featuring exclusively fictional vehicles. Unlike the previous toys, it does not include a trailer.

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==Universal Studios==
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*'''Air Cannon''' (2013?) (Universal Studios)
[[File:Universal Studios Air Cannon.jpg|thumb|right]]

: This massive cannon features a handle you crank forward to pump the gun. Once you have pulling the trigger will fire a fairly underwhelming burst of air being fired.

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*'''Vanquish''' (2013?) (Universal Studios)
[[File:Universal Studios Vanquish.jpg|thumb|right]]

: The Vanquish is a large rifle roleplay toy sporting Optimus Prime's flame deco. Pulling the trigger causes it to light up and play sound effects. Additionally the pins on the barrel will pop it rotates. This seems to be a particularly popular roleplay items at Universal Studios, being sold since [[Suppy Vault]] first opened to at least 2024.

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*'''Voice Changer''' (2013?)
[[File:Universal_Studios_Optimus_Prime_Voice_Changer.jpg|thumb|right]]

: Sporting Optimus Prime's head on the end of a megaphone-style device, this voice changer has multiple modes to makes you sound more robot-like.

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*'''Wrist Blaster''' (?)
[[File:Universal Studios Wrist Blaster.jpg|thumb|right]]

: Featuring Optimus Prime's blue and red flame decoration, this forearm mounted blaster weapon has a hand grip with a button at then end. Given the clar orange barrels, this button would likely activate it's light up electronics. As this item has only been seen once on a single [[eBay]] auction<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/233047233540</ref> without packaging, it's unclear what the item's actual name is.

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==''Thrilling 30''==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #11'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Optimus Prime was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 Collector's bases
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].

*'''Optimus Prime 3-pack''' (3-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 3 Collector's bases
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was ''also'' available in a 3-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|''Prime'' Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
* '''Autobot Functional Weapon Optimus Prime Sword''' (2014)
[[File:AoE merch - Optimus Prime and Drift swords.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]

: A replica of Optimus Prime's Sword of Judgment, this item was released alongside a role-play version of [[Drift (AOE)|Drift's]] katana. Both swords feature lights and sounds. These appear to only have been released in the [[China|Chinese]] market.

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*'''Optimus Prime Role Play Deluxe Set''' (2014)

: Released by [[King Bee Limited]] this roleplay toy set contains a mask, a sword and shield based on the Vector Shield and the [[Sword of Judgment]], chest armor, and forarm armor. The shield is noted as having a color changing gimmick, but due to limited information avalible on this item, it's unclear if the color change on the shield is electronic, heat sensitivity, or some other method. This item was released exclusivly to [[Toys"R"Us]] in [[Asia]]n markets, with a sticker on the back of the package indicating it was imported to [[China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]], [[singapore]], [[Taiwan]], and [[Thailand]].

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*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2014)
[[File:AoE Optimus Prime Mask.jpg|thumb]]
:Another release of the gimmick-less mask ''which is merely just a redeco of the Transformers: Prime [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] in Age of Extinction packaging''. The only deco changes for the mask is the lighter shade of blue.
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===Target===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Gift Card, [[2014]])

:Available at Target stores, this version of gift card Optimus is a repaint of the other gift card Optimus. He features new tampographs to change his visage to Prime's new body from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|''Age of Extinction'']], but is otherwise the same.

===3D Light FX===
[[File:3DLightFX OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (3D Deco Light, 2015)
: A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] in the form of Optimus Prime's head. It uses blue LED lights for the eyes, with a red light outlining the whole head from behind, and is battery powered. It comes with a sticker in the form of a wall crack, which is meant to look as though Optimus's head is breaking through the wall.
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===Funrise Toys===
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[[File:Optimus Prime plush sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Battle Blades Optimus Prime Plush Sword''' (2014)
:Released by [[Funrise Toys]], this plush [[roleplay toy]] version of the Sword of Judgment features electronic sound effect noises.

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===Kellogg's===
*'''Optimus Prime Pencil Topper (2014)
:A static, non-transforming (obviously!) Optimus Prime pencil topper figure will be included as a freebie from any Kellogg's cereal (Frosties, Coco Pops/Loops/Flakes, Froot Loops, and (probably) Cookie Crisp.

:So far, the pencil toppers are available in Malaysia.
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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Optimus-Prime-Challenge-Trackset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Challenge''' (Track Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tracks, Bumblebee car, Lockdown car, Bumblebee dartboard coaster, Lockdown dartboard coaster

:Optimus Prime Challenge is a non-transforming ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]''-style trackset that includes similarly non-transforming Bumblebee & Lockdown in vehicle mode, both equipped with pull-back motor gimmicks to facilitate zipping around the included loop of track and exiting through the flip-down front grill of the truck, ideally careening into one of two round targets decorated with art of the aforementioned characters. The trailer folds up into a convenient carrying case with flip-out handle that allows you to pick up and carry the whole thing to... wherever you'd want to bring an Optimus Prime-themed trackset, really.

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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
====''Titan Heroes/Guardians''====
[[File:Titan-hero-aoe-optimus-prime-figures.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Believe me, '''no''' one wants them after they're announced.]]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A 12-inch non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation. Like all Titan figures, he is a durable, minimally-painted figure with somewhat unfortunate proportions.
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*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Titan Heroes Optimus Prime toy, molded in dull silver plastic, coated in gold spray folds, and features ''very'' minimal paint apps, which only limited to the eyes & the Autobot Insignia.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:A 16-inch, simplified non-transforming statue of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, based on the 'Evasion Mode' design.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Silver Knight' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation and a sword accessory. He has appeared only as an Australian [[Big W]] exclusive.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Titan Heroes, 2014)
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**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Evasion Mode' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, a sword accessory, and electronic sound effects activated by pressing his Autobot insignia. In the US and UK he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] and [[Argos]] respectively. Unfortunately, he is not available in Malaysian toy markets.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
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*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
:An [[Amazon]] exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===Hexbug===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Nano)''

:A smaller Hexbug redecoed to resemble the aesthetic of ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A medium-sized, more armed Hexbug is also similarly redecoed as well.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Nano)''
[[File:SilverKnightNanoHexbugs.jpg|thumb|right]]

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the [[Silver Knight (AOE)|Silver Knight]] AOE Optimus Prime.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the Silver Knight AOE Optimus Prime.

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===IMC Toys===
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*'''Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask'''{{sic}} (2014)
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:Released by [[IMC Toys]], this mask features blue light up optics and four noises; two separate sets of metallic sword clangs and [[Peter Cullen]] as Optimus Prime saying "My name is Optimus Prime" and "Bumblebee, come in, Bumblebee".

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*'''Optimus Prime Mega Laser''' (2014)
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: This Optimus Prime themed pistol and breastplate allows you to play against the included [[Bumblebee (Movie/Merchendise#MegaLaser|Bumblebee set]]. Players can shoot infrared beams of light to hit an opponent 6 times to win. It features electronic noises and [[laser emitting diodes|LED]] light up. This set was only released in some [[Europe|Europian]] regions such as the [[United Kingdom]].
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*'''Optimus Prime Intercom mask''' (date)
[[File:Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Intercom Masks.JPG|thumb|right]]

: Using the Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask mold, this mask was included as part of a set with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/Merchindise#Intercom|Bumblebee]] version, with included electronics allowing them to act as walkie-talkies. Each mask can speak and listen at the same time. This set only saw release in some [[Europe|Europian]] and [[Middle East]]ern countries.

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===''Mecha Nations''===
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*'''Optimus Prime (Age of Extinction)''' (2014)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]], Sentinel Shield, alternate hands, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime stands 6" tall and is articulated. He features a metallic color scheme, replacement hands and LED light up eyes. Unfortunately, like most of Hasbro's AOE Optimus toys, he is quite inaccurate to the film by virtue of being based on non-final concept art.
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*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.

:A miniature Optimus Prime is included with [[Kids Logic]]'s Mecha Nations [[Grimlock (AOE)#Mecha Nations|Grimlock]] figure. He is articulated, wields mini versions of the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield, and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]].
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===Top Cau===
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*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Easter egg''' (2015)

:In 2015, Brazilian chocolate manufacturer Top Cau released a pair of ''Age of Extinction''-themed Easter eggs exclusive to Lojas Americanas (a popular Brazilian chain store) that came with a large cup based on either Optimus Prime's or Bumblebee's head. The head could be opened in half vertically to remove the actual cup from inside, which was just a regular looking cup colored red for Prime and cyan for Bee. Also available was a smaller chocolate egg that included either an Autobot or Decepticon insignia keychain.
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==''Pop!''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''101'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Movies'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''101'''

:A Barnes & Noble exclusive redeco of the figure above, this version of Optimus Prime features a more metallic paintjob.

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[[File:AOE Funko Pop Hot Topic Sword Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''110'''

:A Hot Topic exclusive retool of the same figure, this version comes with Prime's Energon sword attached to his right hand.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
**''ID number:'' '''1372'''

:Released as part of a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed batch of ''Pop! Movies'', this Optimus Prime vinyl figure is based on the character's appearance in said movie and is molded doing a pose and holding his blaster.
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==Prime 1 Studio==
===''Museum Masterline''===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime DOTM.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-02''' / '''02EX-B''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base, 2 Energon swords, Energon axe, Mega Striker, Valiant Shield, Megatron's shotgun (exclusive)

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is a huge non-transforming sculpture based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance. The statue is made of polystone along with some other materials and features LED lights on his eyes and waist.

:For a statue, he comes with an impressive amount of accessories: a pair of Energon swords, an Energon axe, the Mega Striker cannon and the Valiant Shield, as well as alternate heads with Prime's face exposed and covered up by his battle mask. The unused head can be displayed like a bust with an included base. The exclusive version also comes with Megatron's shotgun, which Optimus infamously takes in the end of the movie.

:The standard version is limited to 2000 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 650 pieces.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with the ''Premium Bust'' heads below.

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*'''Grimlock''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-05OP'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate sword holding hand, Vector Shield, alternate pair of legs

:The exclusive version of the [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Prime 1 Studio|Grimlock]] statue comes with an Optimus Prime and a good amount of accessories for him.

:He includes two right hands holding the Sword of Judgement in different poses, a Vector Shield that can be attached to his left arm or back, and alternate legs for standing up or riding Grimlock. He also has his own little base that can be integrated to Grimlock's larger base.

:This version of Grimlock was limited to 1750 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Knight.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Knight Edition''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-07'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base

:This version of ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance, specifically the moment when he receives an upgrade from the Sword of Judgement, and also features light-up eyes.

:He comes with alternate heads with Prime's face exposed and covered up by his battle mask, and the unused head can be displayed like a bust with an included base.

:This statue was limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Knight Edition Gold Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-07GL'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base

:A gold redeco of the statue above, also featuring light-up eyes and including the same accessories.

:This statue was limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Ultimate.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-08''' / '''08EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base, alternate pair of arms, 2 alternate pairs of hands, Sword of Judgement, Mega Striker, Vector Shield, Energon sword (exclusive), Seed (exclusive)

:This ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is quite literally the ultimate representation of his ''Age of Extinction'' body, also featuring light-up eyes.

:He comes with a pair of pre-upgrade arms as well as a pair of upgraded ones, a pair of pre-upgrade fists, a sword-holding pre-upgrade left hand, a sword-holding upgraded right hand, an upgraded left fist and an upgraded open right hand, plus the Sword of Judgment itself, a Mega Striker for his right arm and a Vector Shield for his left arm or back. Of course, he also includes alternate heads with exposed and masked faces and a base to display the unused one as a bust. As if that's not enough, the exclusive version also comes with an Energon sword and a replica of the [[Seed#Prime 1 Studio|Seed]] seen in the movie.

:The exclusive version is limited to 888 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime TLK.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''The Last Knight'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-16''' / '''16EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, alternate right arm, Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, arm blade (exclusive)

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance and features LED lights on his eyes and base. Since his eyes are purple colored and his face has a red marking, it would be more fitting to call this statue Nemesis Prime.

:He comes with two differently posed right arms, a Sword of Judgement attachable to both right arms, a Vector Shield that can attach to his left arm or back, and two alternate heads with and without his battle mask. Unfortunately, a base for the unused head is no longer included. The exclusive version comes with a blade for his left arm, based on the one Prime uses against Bumblebee in the movie.

:The standard version is limited to 888 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Jetpower.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-21''' / '''21EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, The Fallen's spark (exclusive), The Fallen's Staff (exclusive)

:''Museum Masterline'' Jetpower Optimus Prime is a ''massive'' statue perfectly recreating Prime's combined form with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|Jetfire]] from the end of ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:He features lights on his eyes, cannon, afterburners and base, and comes with a masked and a maskless head. The exclusive version also comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Prime 1 Studio|The Fallen's]] [[spark]] and [[Void Scepter#Prime 1 Studio|Command Staff]]. Unfortunately, they didn't gave him The Fallen's face.

:The standard version is limited to 1200 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Edition''' (2019)
**''Movie:'' '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-26''' / '''26EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate right arm, Seeker body parts (exclusive)

:This ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is based on his ''Bumblebee'' appearance and also features light-up LED eyes.

:He comes with the Ion Blaster permanently attached to his right hand and two alternate right arms, one to pose the blaster pointing upwards and the other to point it downwards. The exclusive version also comes with the disembodied head and left arm of a [[Skywarp (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|purple Seeker]].

:This statue was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Museum Masterline|Nemesis Prime]]. The standard version is limited to 300 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime ROTF.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-28''' / '''28EXS''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, alternate right arm, alternate right hand, 3 Energon swords, 2 barrage cannons, 2 Energon hooks (exclusive), Grindor's head (exclusive), Bonecrusher's head (exclusive)

:This version of ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is the definitive representation of his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' appearance and features LED lights on his eyes, waist and cannons.

:He comes with two differently posed right arms as well as two right hands, one pointing and another closed into a fist. He also includes a pair of hand-replacing Energon swords as well as a third sword that attaches over the left hand, and a pair of barrage cannons. Of course, he also comes with a masked and a maskless head. The exclusive version goes even deeper, including a pair of Energon hooks, the decapitated head of [[Grindor (ROTF)#Prime 1 Studio|Grindor]] torn in half ''and'' the decapitated head of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|Bonecrusher]]. This time they remembered to give him all the faces, ''oh yeah''.

:The exclusive version is limited to 888 pieces.

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*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-33''' / '''33S''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, decorative logo plate (exclusive)

:''Museum Masterline'' Jetwing Optimus Prime is yet another gigantic statue, this time based on Prime's armored mode combined with his trailer from ''Dark of the Moon''. The [[Driller#P1SJetwing|Driller]] is included as part of the statue's base.

:He features lights on his eyes, waist, jet thrusters and cannons, and again comes with his traditional pair of alternate faces. The exclusive version also comes with a decorative plate with the third movie's title engraved on it, written in English for the international version and in Chinese for the Chinese version.

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*'''Power Master Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''Movie:'' '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-36''' / '''36UTS''' (Ultimate Version) / '''36CN''' (Japan and China exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, Shoulder-Mounted Twin-Barreled Cannons and Shields (36UTS), Arm-Mounted Cannons (36UTS), Fin Funnel Wing Assembly (36UTS), swappable Long Sword (36UTS), Left and Right-Handed Energon Swords (36UTS), Left and Right Handed Dual Sabers (36CN)

:''Museum Masterline'' "Power Master Optimus Prime Concept Design by [[Josh Nizzi]]" is a monstruous sculpture that elevates the complexity of the live-action designs to an absurd new level. Despite being branded as belonging to the first ''Transformers'' movie, it doesn't really resemble any design Optimus ever had in any movie.

:The regular version already comes loaded with guns, but features no swappable accessories. The Ultimate Bonus Version, however, comes with ''a lot'' of alternate weapons, including a pair of wing formations. The Japanese and Chinese exclusive version also comes with a pair of extra swords.

:The statue also features a lot of LED lights all over it.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (202?)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-??'''
**''Accessories'': Armored Weapons Platform

:First revealed as a grey prototype in 2024, this planned version of Optimus Prime is set to come with an impressive recreation of his [[Armored Weapons Platform]] from ''Dark of the Moon''.

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===''Premium Bust''===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime DOTM Standard.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02'''

:''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust was redecoed and slightly retooled into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Prime 1 Studio|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime DOTM Final Battle.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|([[Iridescent]] intensifies)]]
*'''Optimus Prime Final Battle''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02FB'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime features heavy battle damages accurate to the end of the movie.

:Its parts are interchangeable with the first ''Museum Masterline'' statue above, so you can have a full-body Optimus with a battle damaged head.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime DOTM Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02GD'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime is covered in gold! If only I had the money to put this head on the full-body statue.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime AOE Standard.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09'''

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' body and also features light-up eyes.

:This bust was limited to 500 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09D'''

:This version of ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime features lots of small battle damages and a weathered deco.

:This bust was limited to 150 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime AOE Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09GL'''

:This ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime is yet another sculpture covered in gold! You've got the power to know.

:This bust was limited to 300 pieces.

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===''Age of Time''===
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*'''Superior Optimus Prime''' (<s>2017?</s>)

:''Age of Time'' Superior Optimus Prime was designed to be the "ultimate amalgamation" between movie and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Primes]]. He would have come with two blasters and a huge jetpack, specifically taking cues from Prime's combined form with Jetfire in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:For reasons unknown, this figure was silently canceled.

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==Hybrid Metal Figuration==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (March 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''015'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, ion blaster, 2 energon blades

:Produced by Hero Cross as part of their franchise-spanning ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' line, Optimus Prime is a super deformed articulated figure based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (September 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''021'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, gripping right hand, sword, shield

:The second ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' Optimus Prime, this one is based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[May 22|5-22]]-2015)

:A small unpainted gray plastic figure of Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers (cartoon)|Q-Transformers]]'' cartoon. Together with similar figures of Bumblebee and Lockdown, he was included with ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' Blu-Ray or DVD collections purchased through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera.

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*'''Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime ("Mystery Mystery Optimus Prime") is a ''Q-Transformers''-based Optimus plushie that plays several voice clips, many of them ad-libbed, by [[Yoshimasa Hosoya]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:A non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime based on his cartoon appearance was available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup.

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==MetaColle==
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-(AOE).jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Lost Art'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Optimus is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''. He sports 3 points of articulation consisting of the arms & waist, and he comes with his own sword accessory. Like all MetaColle figures, Optimus Prime has diecast parts on his body & legs, and he features soft plastic on the arms & his sword.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-DOTM-ver.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Diecast Moon'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Darkside Moon ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Energon Sword
:This ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''. He also comes with an Energon sword accessory, albeit entirely painted in silver.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-TLK.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: The Iron Knight'']]
*'''Optimus Prime The Last Knight ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:The third ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is a redeco (& a retool with a new maskless head) of the ''Age of Extinction'' version in darker plastics & metallic paint applications, to match his appearance in ''The Last Knight''.

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==The Last Knight==
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*'''Wall Walkers Optimus Prime''' (2017)
:Exclusively released in [[Blindpacking|blind bags]] by [[Forever Clever]], ''Wall Walkers'' Optimus Prime has suction cups on its hands and feet so it can stick to walls. All its details are printed on, and besides its colors and printing, it is identical to the other Wall Walkers toys. A gold-and-black variant was also released.

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*'''Optimus Prime LCD Watch''' (2018)
:Another redecoration of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|''Revenge of the Fallen'' digital watch]], this version features a darker color scheme modeled after Prime's appearance in ''The Last Knight''.

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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A highly accurate CG-headsculpt of Optimus Prime based on his look in The Last Knight with a built in voice-changer. It includes 21 button-activated sounds and phrases.
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[[File:TLK Battle Blaster Sword.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster Sword''' (2017)
:This role-play accessory of Optimus Prime's sword can convert into ''both'' sword & gun modes. When the insignia was pressed down, it will activate lights & Optimus Prime's dialogue.
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*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2017)
:A redeco of the ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime Mask, this wearable <s>face</s> mask is molded in silver plastic and features blue paint details to resemble his live-action film counterpart. He also features an Autobot insignia on the top of his left eyebrow.
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*'''Optimus Prime Mask (Reveal The Shield)''' (2017)
:''Yet another (slight) redeco'' of the ''Prime'' Optimus Prime mask, with unchanged paint masks and features clear red visors and Tech Spec-sque patterns on both sides of the Battle Mask's cheeks, which can be decoded with the other included clear red accessories included from other Reveal the Shield toys, or with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RTSmask|Bumblebee's mask]].
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*'''Metallic Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A gunmetal grey redeco of the Optimus Prime Voice Changing helmet, possibly referencing Prime's brief stint as 'Nemesis Prime' in the film, was released as a lucky draw item at Toys"R"Us stores in Asia, including Taiwan & Malaysia.
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[[File:TLK roleplay Optimus Prime sword & shield.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Sword & Shield Battle Pack''' (2017)
:This toy replica set of the Sword of Judgment and Vector Shield features electronic sword noises and Velcro strap for the shield. The sword was also redecorated for the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Bumblebee sword & shield]].
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===7-Eleven===
[[File:7Eleven TLK Cupholder.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|How many faces do you need?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cupholder''' (2017)
:Available for a limited time exclusively at [[7-Eleven]] stores in the Philippines, the Optimus cupholder can hold cups in it. It features movie-accurate sculpting with paint detailing.
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*'''Optimus Prime Drawstring Bag''' (2017)
:Distributed through a special promo at Philippine 7-Eleven stores, the Bumblebee drawstring bag is a blue bag with red string. It features artwork of his angry mug, a red Autobot symbol, and the movie logo in the same color.
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===RCM Media===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Optimus Prime figurine topper is molded in a pointing-up-to-the-sky stance, rather than charging heroically like Bumblebee & Megatron.
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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Optimus Prime topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Bumblebee, and Sqweeks.
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===Cinema City===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Optimus Prime figurine is a different mold, and unlike the RCM Media figurine, he features a healthy number of paint apps.
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===Simba Smoby===
[[File:TF-TLK-Simba-Smoby-Optimus-Prime-Robot-Figure.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Robot'''{{sic}} (Die-cast Figurine, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming robot mode figurine, and like the [[MetaColle]] figures, he was made partially out of Die-cast metal. He is molded with an arm blade on the left arm.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Die-cast cars, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming but ''mostly'' screen-accurate vehicle mode based on his alternate mode seen in the film.
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===Art Brink===
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*'''Remote Control Optimus Prime Truck''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Remote controller

:A remote controlled Optimus Prime truck released by Brazilian company Art Brink.
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*'''Remote Control Optimus Prime Truck with Mask''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Remote controller, mask

:The same remote controlled truck was also released packaged with a children-sized Optimus Prime mask.
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*'''Walkie-Talkie with Masks''' (2017)

:The same Optimus mask was also released in a pack with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Art Brink|Bumblebee]] mask and a pair of ''Transformers''-themed walkie-talkies.
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===Lacta===
[[File:TLK_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|thumb|Never lets you forget who he is...]]
*'''Transformers: The Last Knight Easter egg''' (2018)

:Following the traditional release of ''Transformers''-themed chocolate eggs during Easter season in Brazil, a new egg was made available in 2018, this time by Lacta and themed after ''The Last Knight''. If you can't guess it yet, it includes either a blindpacked Optimus Prime or Bumblebee non-transforming minifigure approximately the size of the current ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends class, with Prime being a head taller than Bee.

:Optimus Prime is cast in a blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. He comes separated into two pieces by the belly and can be easily attached together, even though it does ''not'' give him waist articulation. He can only rotate his head and move his arms up and down.

:The egg also included a code to unlock Bumblebee's and Optimus Prime's voice synthesizers in an app called "A Sua Voz" (Portuguese for "Your Voice") that was only available for the first half of 2018 in the App Store, Google Play and its (now defunct) [http://supersintetizador.com.br/ official website]. Only [[Sqweeks]]' voice was available without entering the code.
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===Anjo===
[[File:TLK_Anjo_50cm_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...because God forbid you think he's the one called Bumblebee!]]
*'''Optimus Prime - Bumblebee''' (2018)
:Released by Brazilian toy manufacturer Anjo, this simplistic, non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime in his ''The Last Knight'' body is 50 centimeters (approximately 20 inches) tall and features limited articulations and a simple paint job. Despite being sold in a single-pack, his packaging refers to both him and Bumblebee, in a clear attempt to spare some expenses.
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===''Metal Earth''===
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*'''Optimus Prime Western Star 5700 Truck''' (IconX, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''ICX203'''
:''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is a DIY 3D Metal Model kit that is based on his truck mode appearance in ''Age of Extinction'' and ''The Last Knight''. As most of the parts are very sharp, exercise caution while assembling the kit.

:The kit's difficulty rating is given as "expert".
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[[File:TF-TLK-Metal-Earth-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (IconX, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''ICX203'''
:This ''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is based on his robot mode from the said two movies, though the kit's appearance is inspired by his ''Premier Edition'' toy, down with the mistransformed pectoral armors.

:The kit's difficulty rating is given as "challenging".
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==Jada Toys==
===''Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides''===
====''The Last Knight''====
{{Note|The 1/24 and 1/32 scale replicas saw release in Japan in November 2017.}}
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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast truck with rubber tires is based on Optimus Prime's licensed Western Star 5700XE Phantom form and features opening doors to reveal a highly detailed interior with a chromed steering wheel. Similar to the ''Robot Powered Machines'', the truck features a sculpted robot mode underneath.

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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
:A medium-sized replica of Optimus Prime much similar to the version above, but with shortened smokestacks. Unlike most other 1/32 vehicles, Optimus does not feature any opening doors.

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[[File:Jada 1-32 TLK Bumblebee Crosshairs Optimus Prime 3pk.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''2016 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee / 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Crosshairs / Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2020)
:The 1/32 scaled Optimus Prime was rereleased in a 3-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-32|Bumblebee]] and [[Crosshairs (AOE)#TLK1-32|Crosshairs]] as a [[Costco]] exclusive during 2020's [[Christmas]] season.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Jada-Toys-1-64-Optimus-Prime-Truck.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|Probably the only time to see his smokestacks being shortened, but not by Hasbro.]]
*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Display base
:A smaller, Hot Wheels/Matchbox-sized version of Optimus Prime is also available, with even shorter smokestacks. This version features only the robot mode's face sculpted underneath.

:He comes with his own display base with his picture printed on it. When aligned side-by-side with the other 1/64 bases, they create a unified backdrop.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TakaraTomy-Mall-1-24-DX-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer
:This TakaraTomy Mall exclusive Optimus Prime comes with a ''The Last Knight''-themed trailer. Strangely, he is sold as a 1/64 model even though he's actually identical to the 1/32 release instead. The reason may be because the trailer is sized specifically to store 1/64 cars inside.

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*'''''Transformers: The Last Knight'' Ultimate Blu-Ray Gift Set''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle 2-pack, 2017)
:This Walmart exclusive version of the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD release of the film comes with redecoed versions of the 1/64 scaled Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-64GiftSet|Bumblebee]] vehicles. Prime's colors have been reversed, sporting blue flames on a red body.

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====''Studio Series''====
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/24 scaled replica of his truck mode from the first live-action movie. Similar to other replicas of his size, he features opening doors and a sculpted robot mode underneath. His smokestacks are ''insanely'' long.

:He is available in at least three different packagings: one inspired by the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline which even features the same "Forest Fight" backdrop art included with the first ''Studio Series'' release of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Optimus Prime]], one that looks much more generic but keeps the same robot mode artwork, and another version of the more generic one which also replaces the artwork with G1 Optimus Prime's [[evergreen]] design.

:The "Forest Fight" backdrop art is from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' despite this toy being branded for the first movie.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
:This Optimus Prime is also a replica of his truck mode from the first movie, but in a reduced size. He has no opening gimmicks and has much shorter smokestacks, but still retains the sculpted robot mode on his chassis.

:This version is also available in both ''Studio Series''-inspired and generic-looking packagings.

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*'''Optimus Prime Western Star 5700 XE''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''The Last Knight'''''
:The 1/32 scale [[#TLK1-32|''The Last Knight'' Optimus Prime]] was rereleased in ''Studio Series''-style packaging, also using the "Forest Fight" backdrop art despite not being from that movie.

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*'''Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime / Optimus Prime / Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle 3‑pack, 2022)
:The 1/32 version of 2007 Optimus Prime was rereleased in a 3-pack alongside his ''The Last Knight'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#JadaOP3pack|Generation 1]] counterparts, neither featuring any notable changes.

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====''Rise of the Beasts''====
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2023)
:Based on his cab-over Freightliner vehicle mode from ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'', Optimus Prime features the now-standard opening doors and sculpted robot form on the underside.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2023)
:A smaller scale version of ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime. Similar to previous versions in this scale, it features shortened smokestacks and no moving parts.
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===''Metalfigs''===
[[File:JadaMetalfigsTLKOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (4" Die Cast Figure, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''M407'''
:''Metalfigs'' Optimus Prime is a 4-inch tall super deformed die-cast figure with three points of articulation based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance.

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===''Nano Hollywood Rides''===
[[File:JadaNanoHollywoodRidesTLK3pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''2016 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee / Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime / 1977 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2019)
:''Nano Hollywood Rides'' Optimus Prime is a small non-transforming die-cast truck based on his ''The Last Knight'' form measuring approximately 1.65 inches long, similar to but less detailed than the 1/64 scaled replica. He was released in a 3-pack alongside two versions of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Bumblebee]]. Unfortunately, he doesn't feature a sculpted robot mode underneath like most other Jada vehicles do.

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*'''Optimus Prime / Hot Rod / Crosshairs''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, <s>2020</s>)
:Another Optimus Prime was announced as part of a 3-pack alonside [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Jada Toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Jada Toys|Crosshairs]], but the set was never released. Due to the use of a placeholder image during the announcement, it's unknown if it was going to be an unchanged rerelease, a redeco or a new version based on another movie.
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==Threezero==
[[File:Threezero dlx DOTM optimus prime product shot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Energon Swords, 2 Gatling Guns, Annular Ring, Shield, Jetwing Pack, Shotgun, Ion Blasters, Axe.

:[[Threezero|3A]] Optimus Prime is a high-end figure based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' design.
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*'''Evasion Edition Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

:"Evasion Edition Optimus Prime" is based on his rusty body from ''Age of Extinction''.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2019)
**''Accessories:''Cybertronian Sword, Blaster Shield, Wrist Blade, 6 alternate hands, Alternate Face, Display Base

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''The Last Knight'' design in the company's Premium scale.

:Optimus comes with his Cybertronian Sword, his Blaster Shield, his Wrist Mounted Blade, 6 alternate hands, with 4 types of gripping hands, and 2 open splayed hands. He also comes with an alternate face to replicate his face without his battle mask, and a display base for use with his posability.

:The Deluxe Edition version of this figure includes an extra head as accessory.

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[[File:Threezero dlx bumblebee optimus prime product shot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Display Stand, 7 alternate hand pieces, Ion Blaster

:Threezero Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' movie, standing at 11.2 inches tall, made to scale with ThreeZero's DLX Scale [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Threezero|Bumblebee]] figure. Much like the other ThreeZero figures, Optimus contains [[die-cast]] pieces as well as extensive use of paint.

:Optimus comes with his Ion Blaster, which has a detachable clip from the gun to allow for further display options. He comes with seven extra hands, all made from flexible plastic and painted, with two pairs of hands made to hold his Ion blaster, two relaxed open hands, two open splayed hands, and one left pointing hand. He comes with a Display Base that allows for more stable poses alongside aerial poses. Using LR-44 batteries, his eyes also light up.

:Records show that while this is a rarity, early versions of the figure had some issues with the open relaxed hands of Optimus Prime being warped, with the smaller fingers like the pinky bending into the other fingers, though more recent releases have had this fixed since.

:This figure was repainted as [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#ThreezeroBB|Nemesis Prime]] and as [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)#Threezero|Ultra Magnus]], and was slighty retooled into the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[Optimus Prime (SG Movie)#Threezero|version]] of ''Bumblebee'' Optimus Prime.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-bumblebee-dlx-optimus-prime-2nd-batch More information on ThreeZero DLX Optimus Prime on the official ThreeZero website]''
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[[File:Threezero_premium_bumblebee_optimus_prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I couldn't beat [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|him]] this time, but I will still take your bank accounts wholeheartedly."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Alternate Chest Piece, Alternate Shoulder Pieces, Forearm Covers, Wheel Covers

:Threezero ''Bumblebee'' Premium Optimus Prime is a larger scale variant of the DLX Optimus Prime, however this version of Optimus is extremely different in internal building. It also comes in with a fairly high MSRP of $518.00 USD. This Optimus is made with extensive amounts of diecast metal internally, it making up the primary internal framing.

:Optimus also comes with several alternate parts to swap out in order to give him a look more accurate to the scenes of Bumblebee where he was on Cybertron, with an alternate chest, shoulders and wheel covers.

::''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/2020-premium-optimus-prime More information on ThreeZero DLX Optimus Prime on the official ThreeZero website]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2021)
**''Accessories:'' Display Base, 6 alternate hands, Arm piece, 2 Ion Blasters, 2 Energon Swords, Alternate face

:This DLX Optimus Prime is based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design. Standing at 11.2 Inches, he falls into the DLX scale for the ''Bumblebee'' Figures instead of the Premium Scale.

:Optimus comes with a Display Base for balancing his figure, 6 alternate hands in place of his regular fists, with 2 open grabbing hands, 2 open relaxed hands, and 2 pointing hands. He also comes with 2 Ion Blasters with a single interchangeable arm piece to attach to the Ion Blaster as well as his arm, as well as 2 Energon Swords, the Swords able to clip into his wrists.

:Optimus also comes with an alternate face to replicate his look without the faceplate in the movie.

:He can combine with Threezero's DLX [[Jetfire (Movie)#Threezero|Jetfire]] to form "Jetpower Optimus Prime".

:This figure got repainted as [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#ThreezeroROTF|Nemesis Prime]].

::''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on ThreeZero Revenge of The Fallen DLX Optimus Prime on the official threezero website]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2022)
**''Accessories:''Cybertronian Sword, Blaster Shield, Wrist Blade, 6 alternate hands, Alternate Face, Display Base

:A smaller-scaled offering compared to the Premium figure above, the DLX version of ''The Last Knight'' Optimus Prime features similar accessories, details and articulation with less diecast construction.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-the-last-knight-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on Threezero DLX The Last Knight Optimus Prime on the official Threezero website]''

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[[File:DLX_Transformers_Rise_of_the_Beasts_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, Q4 2023)
**''Accessories:'' two transformed arm cannons, seven alternate hand pieces, alternate faceplate, two energon swords, two wrist sword adapters, energon axe, right hand (Bumblebee)

:This DLX Optimus Prime is based on his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|''Rise of the Beasts'']] design. Partially retooled from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ThreezeroBB|above ''Bumblebee'' DLX figure]], this figure comes with several changes to the design to match his final onscreen appearance. As such, he measures about the same height as before (just over eleven inches), has over fifty points of articulation thanks to his diecast skeleton, and features light-up LED eyes (and again, LR-44 batteries not included).

:This time around, Optimus comes with some more accessories: two arm cannons sculpted to look like it transforms out of his arm as in the movie, two energon swords (plus wrist adaptors), an energon axe, and seven interchangeable hands (two closed, two axe-holding, two open and a pointing left hand). Also included are an alternate unmasked face plate, a bonus right hand meant for [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ThreezeroROTBDLX|Bumblebee]] to hold the axe, and an adjustable display stand.
::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/rotb-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on Threezero ''Rise of the Beasts'' DLX Optimus Prime on the official Threezero website]''
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==''Bumblebee''==
===McDonald's===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime with a sword'''{{sic}} (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Optimus Prime is a rerelease of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|''Authentics'' figure]], but under ''Bumblebee'' branding. It is a super-deformed figurine, and he features a gimmick on his left arm, which can be swung down to reveal a pop-out sword with a press of the button on his back. The sword can be retracted manually by posing the arm up first.

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===Killerbody===
[[File:Killerbody Baby Figurine Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.11]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (High-end Baby Figurine, 2019)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:Released by [[Killerbody]], this non-converting super deformed Optimus Prime features a shaking head, light-up eyes and shoulder articulation.

:He was released with either a Bluetooth speaker stand or a normal, non-functional stand.

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[[File:Killerbody Optimus Prime Helmet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.11]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Helmet, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:This highly detailed, extremely movie-accurate Optimus Prime helmet features a moveable faceplate, light-up eyes, voice commands and a Bluetooth speaker stand.

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[[File:Killerbody Mini Retro Cassette Player Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|80's music is the right of all sentient beings, ''[[The Touch|yeah!]]'']]
*'''Mini Retro Cassete Player''' (Bluetooth Speaker, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Figurine, cassette tape, chain, 2 steel sheets, USB cable

:This Bluetooth speaker in the form of an 80's cassette player comes with one of five non-converting figurines and a very small cassette tape that can be stored inside of it.

:One of the available figurines is that of Optimus Prime, which features shoulder articulation, a removable blaster accessory, magnets under his feet and can be equipped with a small chain to be carried around.

:The other four available figurines are all of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyRetro|Bumblebee]] doing different poses.

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===Nendoroid===
[[File:Nendoroid BB Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Nendoroid ID Number'': '''1409'''
**''Accessories'': Closed right hand, closed left hand, opened right hand, opened left hand, gun-holding right hand, pointing left hand, blaster, stand

:Revealed at Wonder Festival 2020 [Winter], this [[Nendoroid]] figurine of Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' movie. Unlike most Nendoroids, he is manufactured by Sentinel rather than Good Smile Company or Orange.

:The sculpt is produced by Toyhouse with Nendoron's supervision.

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==Yolopark==

===IIES Series===
[[File:Yolo IIES BBCyb OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram

:[[Yolopark]] ''IIES'' Optimus Prime is a highly-detailed and intricately designed non-transforming figure based on his appearance from the opening sequence of the ''Bumblebee'' movie, standing at 62 centimeters (approximately 24 inches), containing an extensive amount of die-cast, and an MSRP of $2199, officially costing more than your home insurance and your car insurance.

:This figure debuts Yolopark's '''Internal Interconnect Endoskeleton System''' (IIES for short), taking advantage of extensive gears to allow for smoother movement than the [[Ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet joints]] typically required in figures of a similar scale.

:Optimus includes an Ion Blaster designed with the same system, allowing expansion and contraction.

:Optimus also includes a removable Matrix of Leadership designed to look similarly to the Generation 1 Matrix of Leadership. The Matrix chamber in the figure's chest allows the artifact to be pushed out automatically.

:The Matrix, Prime's eyes and the Ion Blaster also contain LED lights. The translucent "holographic" projection of Earth does not.

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*'''Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime Deluxe''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram, translucent plating option parts

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[[File:Yolo IIES BBEarth OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Earth Mode Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram

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===PMK Series===
[[File:Yolo PMK BBEarth OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Earth Mode Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, axe
:''PMK Series'' Optimus Prime is a detailed, 30 cm tall, articulated model kit depicting the body the Autobot leader dons in the final moments of the movie.

:In addition to his iconic blaster, Prime is also equipped with a giant honking axe that would have been really cool to see in action.

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[[File:Yolo PMK DOTM OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Accuracy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (202?)
:Announced at [[Toy Heart Expo Beijing]] 2023, this 30 cm tall model kit depicts Prime's body throughout ''Dark of the Moon''.

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===AMK Series===
[[File:Yolo AMK ROTB OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|This is fine]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2023)
**''Accessories'': 4 alternate hands
:Part of Yolopark's inaugural wave of ''[[Yolopark#AMK_Series|AMK Series]]'' model kits, ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus comes out of the box in prebuilt modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily, as long as he comes with all the parts.

:Reports from the Philippines indicate that copies of this kit may include two of the same side fist part or thigh panel (i.e. two left fists) instead of one for each side.

:While Prime does not include any of the weaponry he possesses in the film, an accessory pack would later be included along with the AMK [[Rhinox (ROTB)#Yolopark|Rhinox]] kit, which included 2 arm cannons, 2 swords, and an axe.

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[[File:Yolo AMK ROTB extraweapons OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|This is better]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2025)
**''Accessories'': 4 alternate hand parts, 2 arm cannons, 2 swords, axe.
:Announced around the same time as the more expensive AMK Pro release, this re-release of the above AMK Optimus Prime now comes with all his weapons included.

:The stock photo on the right is missing the arm cannons, which are included.

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=== AMK Pro Series ===
[[File:Yolo AMK Pro TLK OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is ''awesome''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2024)
**''Accessories'': 4 pairs of interchangeable hands, Nemesis eyes & earplate, mouthplate, unmasked face, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield, arm blade, 4 stand/attachment parts, display stand

:Yolopark AMK Pro Series ''The Last Knight'' Optimus Prime is a highly detailed and extremely well painted model kit of the character. Optimus comes out of the box in prepainted modules instead of the usual model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled easily, though not as fast as the AMK versions.

:He is well-articulated, with double-jointed elbows, knees and a double ball-jointed neck. He also has quite a fair bit of die-cast parts, with his shin armour and some of his inner frame including die-cast. He has a pair of articulated hands, but there is only a single joint that splits the fingers, so its not the best for posing. Its better to use the static ones if you want a pointing pose.

:He also includes an upgraded flight stand, with a bendy wire instead of the multi-jointed ones seen with the previous AMK Pro releases. Prime now fits into a cradle that surrounds his crotch area, being more secure than the previous one.

:Some owners have stated that the c-clip that holds the shoulder pad may be a bit too tight, causing the plastic to flex during posing. The bicep may also be too tight, so please use caution.

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[[File:Yolo AMK Pro ROTB OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is great.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2025)
**''Accessories'': 4 pairs of interchangeable hands, 2 arm cannons, 2 swords, axe, Ion blaster, unmasked face, display stand

:Yolopark AMK Pro ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime is a upgraded version of the AMK kit. His build is now slightly different; His neck is shorter and he now features die-cast in his body and light up features in his eyes and cannons. The comes with all of his weapons in the film, along with his Ion Blaster used in the ''Bumblebee'' movie's Cybertron sequences. He also features a more extensive and accurate paint deco, including the burn mark on his thigh and weathering and rust details.

:He is well-articulated, featuring a double ball-jointed neck, and whopping THREE joints at the knee for some real good bending action, and overall better tolerances than the AMK version.

:He now features ANOTHER upgraded flight stand, now ditching the cradle for a hexagon shaped plug that plugs into his butt port after you remove his butt plate. This is more secure than the cradle, but bear caution that the port is rather shallow, so don't force the plug in too far, as it may cause the plastic to flex and crack.
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
[[File:RotB Optimus Prime roleplay mask.jpg|thumb|right|upright=.75]]

: This plastic mask is a brand new mold, based on Optimus' appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts''.
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*'''AMC Theatres''' (2023)
:Following the trend of the 2020's selling large toys that you can eat popcorn and other movie theater snacks from, ''Rise of the Beasts'' saw a popcorn bucket from AMC Theatres of Optimus in his vehicle mode from the film; the trailer opens up as the container for popcorn, while the cab is meant to hold a drink that you can drink using one of the two holes for straws that are in the cab's smokestacks.

===Figural Bag Clip===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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*'''Transformers Logo with Mini Optimus Prime (Exclusive B)''' (2023)
:A smaller version of the Optimus Prime bag clip attached to a ''Rise of the Beasts'' plate was also available in the same collection as one of two chase items.
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==Micro Machines==
*'''Micro Machines''' (Series 1 [[2019]])
**''Accessories:'' Foldable box playset"
Released as part of the first series of blind-boxed Micro Machines sets, Optimus is a small plastic replication of his 2007 vehicle mode. It comes with a foldable box that unfolds into a small cityscape and features extra accessories and stickers to liven up the scene.

This mold was later redecoed with a sandy finish for both the 4 pack release and 8 pack release, along with being redecoed with a gradient color scheme as a chase release in the 2 pack series.

==Blokees==
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[[File:Blokees-TF-ROTB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime''' (2023)}}</ul>
:''Accessories'': Arm Cannon, 2 figure stands, 2 energy impact effects

:Released as part of Blokees' ''Classic Class'' model kit line, this Optimus Prime is modeled after his appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts'', and he's a 4.5-inch tall non-transforming Deluxe-sized ''Gunpla''-style model kit with some pre-painted parts. As with every Classic Class kit, Optimus also features a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least ''lightly tapping'' some areas on the torso), causing the eyes and the chest windows to glow for a limited time. Aside from the usual display stand and its energy effects, Optimus comes with his signature arm cannon that can only be attached to the left forearm.

:This kit was also redecoed into [[Nemesis_Prime_(AOE)#Blokees|Nemesis Prime]].
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1m1|'''Optimus Prime & Optimus Primal (Robot Mode) Battle Scene''' (2023)}}</ul>
:''Accessories'': Arm Cannon, 2 figure stands, 2 energy impact effects

:The Classic Class Optimus Prime (ROTB) kit is sold alongside two additional kits featuring Optimus Primal's gorilla and robot modes, all unchanged from their releases. The 3-pack also includes an extra backdrop display.
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[[file:Blokees-TF-One-Classic-Class-Optimus-Prime-(2007).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Transformers (2007)'' Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:''Accessories'': Two pairs of hands (Closed weapon-holding, open-palm), Ion Cannon, 1 pair of Energon Swords, 2 figure stands, 2 energy impact effects

:This Classic Class kit of Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the first two live-action films. Like his predecessor, he features a light-up torso frame, but now he features a unique torso build that covers up the shoulder ball joints of said frame.

:Aside from carrying over the stand and effect pieces (which are now decoed in orange translucent plastic) from his ''Rise of the Beasts'' release, he comes with a pair of open and closed hands, his Ion Cannon which can be plugged on both sides of the closed hands, and a pair of Energon swords which can be plugged near his wrists. The Ion Cannon is one of the few, if not the very first, toys to include the blue arm guard seen in the film.

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[[file:Blokees-TF-Classic-Class-2-pack-Optimus-Prime-(EX).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime (EX Edition) + Megatron (Ice Man)''' (2024)}}</ul>
:''Accessories'': Two pairs of hands (Closed weapon-holding, open-palm), Ion Cannon, 1 pair of Energon Swords, 2 figure stands, 2 energy impact effects

:This Classic Class kit of Optimus Prime is a redeco of the model kit above, featuring metallic injected and painted parts. In addition, his Energon Swords are now detailed.

:Optimus is packed with an "Ice Man"-themed redeco of the Classic Class Megatron. To date, the 2-pack has only been released in China.
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[[file:Blokees-TF-DOTM-Classic-Class-Optimus-Prime-(DOTM).jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Transformers (DOTM)'' DX Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:''Accessories'': Two pairs of hands (Closed weapon-holding, open-palm), Ion Cannon, 1 pair of Energon Swords, Jetwing Pack, Dual Arm Gatling Cannons, Shield, Axe, Mega Striker, Interchangeable Head and 2007 Chest Assembly

: This redeco and retool of the above Classic Class Optimus Prime now includes the jet pack he used in ''Dark of the Moon'' and all the weapons from the film. He features a new torso front assembly with ab details accurate to said film. Furthermore, he also features a new head that is slightly smaller than the original, which better matches his proportions from the movie.

:He still features the original weapons, chest and head pieces from the original Classic Class toy above.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
* [http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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John Keller

2025-12-30T02:13:27Z

Chopperface: /* Transformers film */ love this running gag!

:''John Keller is a [[human]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Johnkeller.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Keller sidesteps comedy gold by not being the [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]].]]
'''John Keller''' is {{w|United States Secretary of Defense|Secretary of Defense}} of the [[United States of America]]. He not only seems to pretty much run the country while the [[George W. Bush|President of the United States]] binges on [[Ding Dong (food)|Ding Dong]]s, but he's also rather handy with a shotgun.

He doesn't want to hear any of this [[Transformer|alien robot]] crap.

==Fiction==
===Live-action film series===
====''Transformers'' film====
:''Actor:'' [[Jon Voight]]
{{voiceactor|[[Minoru Hirano]] (Japanese dub)|[[Xu Tao]] (Mandarin dub) [[Jomeri Pozzoli]] (Brazilian dub), [[Rubén Moya]] (Latin American Spanish dub), [[Camilo García]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Michel Ruhl]] (European French dub), [[Bernard Tiphaine]] (European French dub, first trailer), [[Jean-Marie Moncelet]] (Canadian French dub), [[Péter Barbinek]] (Hungarian dub), [[Hans-Werner Bussinger]] (German dub), [[Saverio Moriones]] (Italian dub), [[Erhan Abir]] (Turkish dub), [[Yoo Kang-jin]] (Korean)}}

[[Image:Movie2007 Keller newsconference.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Option one for scandal control: deny everything. Option two: blame it on the other party. Option three: start an incident with a foreign power to distract people.]]
After the [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base]] in [[Qatar]] was attacked by [[Blackout (Movie)|unknown hostiles]], Keller led a briefing on what they knew to a group of [[Pentagon]]-computer technicians, informing them that someone had tried to hack the Defense Network during the attack. Later, when [[Air Force One]] was hacked by [[Frenzy (Movie)|another unknown hostile]], he ordered the President to be placed in the Presidential bunker.

When he was briefed on the possible countries that were capable of such hacks, [[Maggie Madsen]], who had led the team which discovered the second hack, informed him that those countries were incapable of such work. When she suggested that it might be a living organism behind it, Keller told her to find some evidence, or shut up. However, he was later informed that survivors of the base attack were under attack by a hostile. When the Pentagon received video feed, they saw that the hostile was [[Scorponok (Movie)|a never before seen creature]]. After the creature was driven off, Keller ordered the men to be returned to the states and debriefed.

[[Image:Movie2007 Keller OBVIOUSVISUALAID.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Both Keller and Banachek fail to realize that these photos are actually from last year's BotCon.]]
Later, a virus which had been uploaded by the second hacker led to a global communications shutdown. During that time, [[Tom Banachek]] arrived from [[Sector Seven]], an organization Keller had never heard of, with orders from the President to brief Keller. Taking him to the briefing room, Banachek showed Keller images of the [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] [[Beagle 2 Rover]]. Officially, the rover had crashed and been lost. Unofficially, thirteen seconds of information had been sent before the rover had been destroyed by a [[Decepticon|humanoid creature]]. Visibly horrified, Keller was then shown a picture of the Mars alien, as Banachek then compared that with images of the "weapons platform" the SOCCENT survivors had taken before their retreat. When Keller asked if the planet was under threat of invasion, Banachek told him to look out at the static filled screens. Keller ordered the dispatched naval fleets to be returned somehow, and had Madsen brought with him as his advisor, along with ''her'' advisor [[Glen Whitmann]].

Taken to [[Hoover Dam]], Keller met with [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]], CO of the SOCCENT survivors, and informed him that they were doing their best to load all gunships with sabot rounds. Going inside, he was shocked to see a frozen [[Megatron (Movie)|N.B.E.-1]], and was very upset that he had never been informed about it. This was made even worse when [[Sam Witwicky|some kid]] told them that N.B.E.-1, whose real name was [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], was the harbinger of death and planned to turn all of Earth's machines to conquer the galaxy with some device called the [[AllSpark]]. During a demonstration of the AllSpark's power, [[Seymour Simmons|Agent Simmons]] brought Glen's Nokia produced cellphone [[Nokia-bot|to life]], commenting that the Japanese were skilled inventors. When Maggie commented that Nokia was from Finland, Keller reminded her that Simmons was a strange man.

[[Image:Movie2007 Keller morsecode.jpg|left|300px|thumb|"Hurry up and download the trailer for the ''G.I. Joe'' crossover movie, or Simmons gets it in the butt!"]]
After [[Starscream (Movie)|a Decepticon]] attacked the Dam and Megatron began to unthaw, Keller accompanied the others to the armory. During the standoff between Agent Simmons and Captain Lennox over releasing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|the kid's Camaro]], Keller advised Simmons to listen to Lennox. After the Camaro shrank the AllSpark, Keller, Simmons, Maggie, and Glen went to the archives room, where they attempted to send out a radio signal to support the soldiers taking the cube to [[Mission City]]. Sadly, the radio had no microphones, but Glen attempted to connect a computer to the radio. Their efforts were interrupted by the twitchy little abomination that had previously hacked Air Force One. Keller provided cover fire with an old shotgun while Glen worked. Fortunately, the abomination killed itself with one of its own razors. After contact was made, Keller used his authorization codes to send air support to Mission City.

After the Decepticons were destroyed, Keller informed the military that Sector Seven was to be shutdown, and that the Decepticon corpses were to be dropped in the [[Laurentian Abyss]], which Keller said was the deepest place on the planet. {{w|Mariana Trench|Oops}}. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

{{note|General John Keller's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers (novel)|Transformers]]," and "[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]]"; the "[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybook "[[Transformers: The Movie Storybook]]."}}

====IDW movie comics====
Shortly after Megatron's death and the destruction of the AllSpark, Simmons, Keller, and Banachek were on their way to [[Mission City]] when [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked Hoover Dam. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

A month later, after the Decepticon [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] was inadvertently reactivated and rampaged across Sector Seven's [[Nevada]] desert facility, Keller called Simmons and informed him that effective immediately, Sector Seven was dissolved and that he had put Captain Lennox in charge of the operation, ending Simmons's employment. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
John Keller was a [[President of the United States]], where he solved world hunger through the [[Los Bogos Project]]. He and his accomplishments were immortalized on a [[Burger Bot]] placemat detailing Presidents of the United States. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

==Notes==
* Keller's accent makes it sound like he's calling the [[Transformer|robots]] "robits".
* Keller's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: Movie Adaptation|Movie Adaptation]]'' did not look anything like Jon Voight, and the character was portrayed as a General instead of the Secretary of Defense. The former was due to the fact IDW was not (and still is not) allowed to use the likenesses of several actors playing the secondary characters, and it is assumed the latter was due to IDW using an older version of the script.
* Keller is a badass.

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Michelle Yeoh

2025-11-24T08:13:46Z

Chopperface:

[[File:Michelle Yeoh Cannes 2017.jpg|thumb|180px|Not the first time she played as a [[Wikipedia:Silver_Hawk|bird]].]]

'''Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng'''<ref>"Choo Kheng" is her given name at birth while "Yeoh" is her surname.</ref> (杨紫琼 ''Iônn Tsú-khîng'', born [[August 6]], [[1962]]) is a Malaysian actress. She rose to prominence starring in a number of action films in Hong Kong during the late 20th century. Consisting of the likes of ''Yes, Madam'', ''Police Story 3: Super Cop'', ''The Heroic Trio'', ''Tai Chi Master'', and ''Wing Chun''. Between 1997 through 2000, she achieved international fame for starring as the James Bond girl, Wai Lin in ''Tomorrow Never Dies'' and Yu Shu Lien in Ang Lee's Wuxia epic, ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon''. Her later film credits include ''Memoirs of a Geisha'', ''The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor'', ''Crazy Rich Asians'', the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Cinematic Universe films, ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2'' and ''Shang Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings'', the ''Avatar'' sequels, the two-part film adaptation of ''Wicked'' (which also costars her ''Rise of the Beasts'' cast mates [[Colman Domingo]] and [[Peter Dinklage]]), and ''Everything Everywhere All at Once'', which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. On the television front, she has starred as Captain (and Emperor) Philippa Georgiou in ''[[Star Trek]]: Discovery'' and Guanyin in ''American Born Chinese''.

In the realm of voice acting, she has voiced the Soothsayer in ''Kung Fu Panda 2'', Master Chow in ''Minions: the Rise of Gru'', and Yuki in ''Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank''.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{w|Michelle Yeoh}} at Wikipedia
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/ Michelle Yeoh] at IMDB

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Colman Domingo

2025-11-24T08:12:09Z

Chopperface:

[[File:Colman_Domingo.jpg|thumb|250px|We are gonna remake the world... provided he doesn't eat it first.]]

'''Colman Domingo''' (born [[November 28]], [[1969]]) is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as Victor Strand on ''Fear the Walking Dead'', a spin-off of [[Robert Kirkman]]'s ''The Walking Dead'', and his Emmy Award-winning performance as Ali on ''Euphoria''. A veteran of the stage, he received a Tony Award nomination for his role as Mr. Bones in ''The Scottsboro Boys'', later winning a Laurence Olivier Award for reprising the role in a West End production of the show.

In the realm of voice acting, he has played Mr. Gillman in ''Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,'' and the guest roles of Eddie in ''Bojack Horseman'', Cember in ''Miles From Tomorrowland'', Stiles in ''American Dad'', and the Cowardly Lion in ''Wicked: For Good'' (which also stars ''Rise of the Beasts'' costar [[Michelle Yeoh]]).

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Unicron]]

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0231458/ Colman Domingo on IMDB]

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Peter Dinklage

2025-11-24T08:11:10Z

Chopperface:

{{disambig3|Peter}}
[[File:DinklageTrask.jpg‎|right|thumb|300px|Gaze upon, [[Mighty Eagle]]!!]]
'''Peter Dinklage''' (born [[June 11]], [[1969]]) is an American actor. He is best known for his on-screen roles as Tyrion Lannister on ''Game of Thrones'', Miles Finch in ''Elf'', Dr. Bolivar Trask in ''X-Men: Days of Future Past'', Eitri in ''Avengers: Infinity War'', Eddie Plant in ''Pixels'', Simon Bar Sinister in ''Underdog'' and the titular roles of ''My Dinner with Hervé'' and ''The Toxic Avenger'' reboot.

In the realm of voice work, he voiced the [[Mighty Eagle]] in ''The Angry Birds Movie'' and its sequel, Captain Gutt in ''Ice Age: Continental Drift'', Phil Betterman in ''The Croods: A New Age'', Doctor Dillamond in the 2024 film adaptation of ''Wicked'' (which also stars other ''Rise of the Beasts'' costars [[Michelle Yeoh]] and [[Colman Domingo]]), and the original voice of Ghost in ''Destiny''.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]]

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227759/ Peter Dinklage on IMDB]

===Interviews===
*June 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEP8RdGmnqA Collider] ([https://collider.com/peter-dinklage-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-interview/ transcript])
*June 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvh_GopDig8 Screen Rant Plus] ([https://screenrant.com/transformers-rise-beasts-peter-dinklage-interview/ transcript])

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Micronus Prime

2025-11-05T12:09:43Z

Chopperface: /* Age of the Primes */ “box of scraps” is already used on the Apex Armor page.

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{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=PotP-MicronusPrime.png|cSize=30px|cLink=Micronus Prime}}|minicon}}
[[File:11MicronusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|350px|So, if the Mini-Cons are [[Pokeformers|Pokémon]], does this make him [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Arceus_(Pok%C3%A9mon) Arceus]?]]

At the dawn of time, [[Primus]] created '''Micronus Prime''', conscience and moral center of the [[Thirteen]]. Although he is the smallest member of this venerated group, he possesses boundless reserves of energy and a clever mind, enabling him to predict the actions of his brothers and sisters before even they know what they're going to do.

Micronus's innocent nature belies his strong ethical sense; although he takes his role very seriously, he approaches his duties with a light [[Spark]] and an easy touch. He eschewed the most dour members of the Thirteen in favor of the free-spirited [[Onyx Prime]], whom he once considered his closest friend, and his creative energies also inspired him to strike up friendships with [[Solus Prime]] and [[Nexus Prime]]. Micronus's siblings always appreciated his presence—he could impart a fraction of his energy upon them using the [[Chimera Stone]], directing his own energies into a form that suited their needs. He would pass a version of this [[Powerlinx|ability]] on to his descendants, the [[Mini-Con]]s.

In recent years, Micronus Prime has retreated to the [[Realm of the Primes]], where he temporarily served as a mentor and spiritual guide to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], the youngest member of the Thirteen. In this role, he prefers to let his younger sibling learn through trial and error, sometimes feigning a blithe indifference to the mental and physical rigors of his training regimen. In reality, though, Micronus cares deeply about all living things, be they [[Transformer]] or otherwise.

{{quote|You think you'll never find yourself in an insane situation? Better check your expectation meters.|Micronus|"[[Out of Focus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
Micronus Prime was the fifth Prime created to battle [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]]. As the Primes began planning for their future campaign against the Chaos-Bringer, Micronus gravitated towards the growing faction of strategists: [[Alpha Trion]], [[Quintus Prime]], and [[Liege Maximo]]. Their early fights against a simulated copy of Unicron went poorly, although Micronus and [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] were adamant that Unicron considered himself too independent to create a similar set of "Dark Primes".

As the Primes began building weapons for the upcoming conflict, Micronus worked alongside Solus at her [[Forge of Solus Prime|forge]]. Using his own abilities, he would augment her hammer strikes with his own energy, allowing her to create powerful tools and weapons. Among them was the Chimera Stone, which would become Micronus's own iconic artifact. As Solus worked with the other Primes, Micronus befriended Onyx Prime, and the two became inseparable. As the Thirteen trained and planned, Micronus worked alongside Solus Prime and the other strategists to create a massive computer capable of running through all of Unicron's possible responses to an attack, a forerunner to what would one day become [[Vector Sigma]].

The time eventually came to take the fight to Unicron. Micronus worked as a saboteur, intending to cripple and distract Unicron while the warriors damaged him. Perched on Quintus's shoulder, Micronus participated in the great battle against Unicron, drawing off the [[Energon]]-seeking missiles that Unicron fired at the Primes by venting his own energies. With [[Prima]] and Solus leading the charge, the Primes managed to fight their way inside Unicron with the help of [[Vector Prime]]'s portals. Unicron's [[Dark Energon]] counter-attacked provoked a flood of nightmarish visions, which nearly overwhelmed their attempts to shut him down. Only the calm words of Optimus Prime inspired them to persevere with their mission, and Micronus laughed that as long as they were together, hell wasn't such a bad place to be. The Thirteen ultimately triumphed over Unicron, and together they returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], giddy in their victory. What they didn't know was that close contact with Unicron had amplified some of their inner darkness.

In the age that followed, the Primes began building a settlement for themselves, dividing into like-minded groups—some focused on labour, while others debated law and philosophy. Micronus worked with Megatronus, Nexus, and Liege Maximo on an Energon refinery. However, Micronus—along with Onyx Prime, Solus Prime, and Nexus Prime—never fit in with one group or another; they viewed the other Primes as dour and unimaginative, and chafed under some of the strictest laws imposed by Prima. While Megatronus and Solus Prime developed a strong, mutual affection for one another, Micronus was happy for them. Even so, tensions continued to rise between these ad hoc groups, which finally boiled over after Prima learned about a "farm" of robotic beasts that Liege Maximo and Quintus Prime had constructed. The Primes held a vote to decide the future of the farm; Micronus voted against letting the project continue.

Not long afterwards, Micronus and Onyx were the first to discover that Solus Prime had been killed by Megatronus's [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]]. Micronus was heartbroken by the loss, and almost overcome with rage when he realized that Megatronus was behind the killing. Micronus accompanied six of the other Primes, and through [[Vector Prime]] they tracked down Megatronus. Micronus, still inconsolable, refused to believe Megatronus's side of the story. The Primes confronted Liege Maximo, who Megatronus had accused of orchestrating the entire scheme. The anger and misery finally boiled over within all of the surviving Primes, and as Maximo's beasts ran amok the twelve Cybertronians battled one another in blind rage.

Micronus emerged from the fracas unscathed, although Liege Maximo had been blown to bits with the Requiem Blaster and Onyx Prime had been fatally wounded. When the remaining Primes had calmed down, they set about tending to the wounded. Over a period of time, Micronus and the other survivors buried Liege Maximo's remains in a chasm and held a memorial to Solus Prime in deep space. Hoping to put their ugly past behind them, the Primes turned their attention to Cybertron and their plans for the future. Micronus tried to comfort the dying Onyx; the two called a meeting of all the surviving Primes.

As Primus had created them, the Primes decided that they would create the next generation of Cybertronians using the power of Onyx's [[Triptych Mask]] within the [[Well of All Sparks]], and the Primes would retire from active society. At the last moment, Micronus decided to accompany Onyx on his final journey into the Well. Together, their sacrifice activated the Well and allowed it to start producing new life. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

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====''Prime'' cartoon====
According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Adrian Pasdar]] (English), [[Kazuhiko Inoue]] (Japanese)|[[Natale Ciravolo]] (Italian), [[Pierre-Peters Arnold]] (German, first voice), [[Robert Glatzeder]] (German, second voice), [[Gerardo Alonso]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Kimmo Härmä]] (Finnish), [[Simon Duprez]] (French), [[Dado Monteiro]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Maciej Kosmala]] (Polish), [[Park Seong-tae]] (Korean, Tooniverse dub)}}
[[File:Micronusrid.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Tell them to keep out of my scotch.]]

When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] sacrificed himself to save [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Primes rescued him before his Spark could be extinguished. He wound up in the extra-dimensional [[Realm of the Primes]] with other members of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}} Foreseeing the rise of Megatronus on Earth, {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}} the Primes opted to train Optimus for this new mission, assigning Micronus as his new mentor.

[[File:RIDMicronusPrime.jpeg|thumb|left||Micronus made this episode in a cave... WITHABOXOFSCRAPS!]]
In one such training session, Micronus challenged Optimus to climb a hill. When Optimus questioned the difficulty of his task, Micronus summoned a group of [[human]]s into the realm... and a threatening robot with multiple Mini-Con minions to attack them. Optimus tried in vain to defend the humans, repeatedly begging Micronus to help him, but Micronus declined every time. Eventually, Optimus realized that he needed to climb the easily climbed hill ''first'', which activated his [[Prime Decepticon Hunter]] and gave him the power to defeat the robots, saving the last surviving human. At the end of the test, Micronus revealed that the humans were merely illusions, meant to prove that there would always be distractions and hard choices in the battles coming, and to keep the goal -and mind- clear. {{storylink|Out of Focus}}

Unfortunately the time arrived before Optimus's training was complete, but Micronus regardless took him before the other Primes. When Optimus persuaded them, Micronus and the other Primes bestowed some of their power on him and sent him to Earth. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}}

Following the battle with [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], Micronus appeared to Bumblebee's team on Earth and took back the power bestowed on Optimus. Though this left Optimus in a weakened state, Micronus scanned him and said he would recover. {{storylink|Overloaded, Part 1}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' books====
During Optimus's training, Micronus became aware that one of the other Primes was interfering with his work. While meeting with the Primes, he realized that [[Liege Maximo]] had gone missing, and went to confront the culprit himself. {{storylink|The Trials of Optimus Prime}}

===Fun Publications===
Micronus was one of [[Vector Prime]]'s siblings among the [[Thirteen]]. Vector noted that Micronus deeply cared for all living things, Transformer or otherwise. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}}

The [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s of [[Axiom Nexus]] knew the [[Mini-Con]]s to be the children of Micronus Prime. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/09}}

When [[Nexus Prime]] united the [[Terminus Blade]] and the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], the other [[Thirteen]] were drawn to the event—including Micronus. Time and space were rewritten that day, as the walls between the multiverse grew stronger and less permeable. A consequence of strengthening the walls of the multiverse was that Micronus Prime and the original Thirteen could no longer continue to exist as multiversal singularities, and so they were splintered and scattered throughout the multiverse. And so the one became many, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #47]] (mentioned); ''[[Micronauts: Revolution]]'' (depicted)}}
[[File:IDW Micronus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I made the stars that became the carbon in your mother's ovaries."]]

Micronus was one of the Thirteen Primes who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] that arose on Cybertron following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Like four others, he was attracted to the [[Crystal City]] alliance, ruling with his fellow Primes from the city's citadel. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} According to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Micronus was known for his "betrayal" of his closest friend [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] in the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]]. {{storylink|White Heat}} The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes except [[Alpha Trion]] to flee Cybertron. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

Micronus left Cybertron aboard his [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Prion (Titan)|Prion]], and led the colonization expedition to a [[Prion (planet)|distant world]]. He oversaw the creation of a new civilization of Transformers birthed from Prion's [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]], which eventually developed into a world of Mini-Cons. However, Sentinel Prime claimed that Micronus abandoned his people during their time of need, abdicating Prion's world via [[Space bridge|Spacebridge]] and allowing for the colony's genocide at the hands of the [[Black Block Consortia]]. {{storylink|White Heat}}

One way or another, he ended up creating the sub-atomic realm known as [[Microspace]] seven million years ago, {{storylink|Crisis Intervention}} and retreated inside it. His inert body lay at the center of the [[Entropy Cloud]] which threatened to destroy that universe entirely. {{storylink|Micronauts: Revolution}}

Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] would send one his [[Regenesis]] ores, [[Ore-3]], to Prion. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|Ceremony}} Micronus Prime's name was remembered in the [[Way of Flame]], the religion of [[Solus Prime]]'s colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

Hoping to save his realm using [[Earth]]'s supplies of [[Ore-13]], Micronus attempted to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] through the Titan [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Unfortunately, the message didn't get through correctly; instead, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]'s mind made the trip across time and space. Micronus told his Camien visitor that she would have to ''experience'' his message to understand his plight. Windblade's new avatar was sent into Microspace, where she encountered the evil [[Baron Karza]] and his retinue and learned about the dire civil war that threatened Microspace. When Windblade's mind returned to her normal body, Micronus appeared in a final vision, urging her to help his dimension by any means necessary. {{storylink|Informed}}

Some time later, Baron Karza set up his main base inside Micronus's body where he made usage of the Prime's personal Spacebridge to try to save Microspace. The heroic [[Micronauts]] made the voyage through the Spacebridge, arriving inside Metrotitan's Spacebridge chamber on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|O Ship of State}}

After Karza made a failed attempt at stealing Earth's Ore-13, {{storylink|Valley Forge}} he instead decided to conquer Earth as a new home for the denizens of Microspace. Though it was a risky prospect, he ultimately [[enerchange]]d with Micronus Prime himself, the merger giving him some of Micronus's memories about the [[Mini-Con]] colony. Wearing the Prime's body, Karza arrived at the site of his former banishment and dispatched Optimus Prime in a vengeful fury. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 1|Wrath of Karza #1}} Karza considered the power of Micronus superior to all the various super-villains on Earth. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 3|Wrath of Karza #3}} After [[Shazraella]] had acquired [[Time Traveler]] energy, Optimus Prime tried to sucker punch a distracted Karza only for the Baron to again enerchange with Micronus. When Shazraella's powers began growing out of control, however, Optimus and Karza agreed to a truce, but her powers proved too much for them and she managed to separate Micronus from Karza, banishing the ancient Prime through time. {{storylink|Wrath of Karza issue 5|Wrath of Karza #5}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
Micronus's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Micronus's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Cloudburst / Micronus online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Micronus Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Micronus Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}} later generations of Cybertronians being known to swear by his name. {{storylink|Spotted}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Micronus Prime was one of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

===''One'' film===
[[File:One-Micronus-Prime.jpg|thumb|Reject smallness, embrace chonkyness!|upright=0.7]]
Micronus Prime was one of the original thirteen Primes created by Primus. When the Quintessons invaded Cybertron, Micronus fought with his fellow Primes against them. He would join the Primes in a secret meeting with the Primes' aide [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]], unaware that it was a trap. Micronus would be killed during the battle, with his brothers' and sisters' bodies resting in a hidden cave for fifty cycles before being rediscovered by miners [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita]], and [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]]. A revived [[Alpha Trion]] would give Micronus' [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] to one of the miners,<ref>In the film, Micronus's cog is shown going to Orion, while the film's novelization states it was given to B-127. It doesn't ultimately have a significant effect on the story as a whole, so deciding which cog he got somewhat becomes a matter of [[personal canon]].</ref> unlocking their lost ability to transform into an alternate form and providing a new, improved robot form.

A vision of Micronus Prime and the other Primes later appeared as Alpha Trion declared a damaged Orion Pax to be the next wielder of the Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime.{{storylink|Transformers One (film)|Transformers One}}

===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
Micronus Prime worked with [[Solus Prime]] to create the system that would evolve into the supercomputer [[Vector Sigma]] during the [[Thirteen]]'s [[Expulsion of Unicron|ancient battles]] with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
;'''Micronus Core'''
[[File:Earth Wars Micronus Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]

Micronus's [[Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime Core]] (his "heart" as one of the primordial [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) fell to Earth under mysterious circumstances along with those of his siblings to become a hotly contested resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

*'''Effect:''' Regen on surrounding teammates.

[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733780017183-Prime-Cores-Bot Micronus Core at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Micronus Prime was the smallest member of the Thirteen, and the progenitor of the Mini-Cons and [[Micromaster]]s. While ethically-minded, contemplating complex philosophical conundrums could sometimes leave him indecisive. His [[Chimera Stone]] let him boost the powers of other lifeforms, and humans sometimes knew him as the god {{w|Pan (god)|Pan}}. {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}}

==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-POTP-Micronus-Prime-Master.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I CAN'T PUT MY AAARMS DOWWWN!]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Micronus''' (Prime Master, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Cloudburst#Generations|Autobot Cloudburst]] decoy armor, gatling gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Micronus is a [[Prime Master]] with [[Cloudburst]] decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]'s inner robot and shell.

:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor's 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[You|your]] imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

:Unlike every other Titan Master/Prime Master, Micronus Prime and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.

:In an unusual error, some units of Micronus/Cloudburst came with two Prime Masters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/some-power-of-the-primes-figures-shipping-with-two-prime-masters-report/40365/ Seibertron, 2017/12/24: Some Power Of the Primes Figures Shipping With Two Prime Masters: Report]</ref>

:Micronus was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil as Amalgamous Prime. The Cloudburst armor had an alternate tooling based on [[Waverider]], which would have been used to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Transformers Legends]]'' [[Grand Maximus#Legends|Grand Maximus]]' Pretender Suit if the figure had reached the 3000 preorder count—sadly, preorders failed to reach this number.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP-MicronusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The "box of scraps" line is more ironic now that I was voiced by [[Adrian Pasdar]]!]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-pr5|'''The Thirteen Micronus Prime''' (Deluxe, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Micronus Prime''' (マイクロナスプライム)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-16'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[December 27]]
:*''Accessories'': [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)#Age of the Primes|exo-suit/vehicle]], [[Chimera Stone#Age of the Primes|Chimera Stone]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Aaron Archer]] and [[Ken Christiansen]] (original concept)}}<ref>[[June 10]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAkXHAU034 Transformers Fanstream | June 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Nate Purswell]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxes, Micronus Prime is a figure of the character based on his appearance in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]]. He transforms into a disc-shaped alternate mode with a big honking [[:File:Minicon symbol.png|classical Mini-Con insignia]] covering one side to create something strongly reminiscent of the [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con storage panels]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|original ''Armada'' cartoon]].

:Filling out the requirements of the "Deluxe" size class, the tiny Micronus comes with a one-wheeled vehicle he can ride on. The tactical unicycle transforms into an exo-suit based on the [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)|Apex Armor]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' (with some additional [[Pretender]] influence),<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKx9QkLsgVD/ Design notes] on ''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref> into which Micronus can fit in disc mode. Additionally, the armor can disassemble into component parts that can be wielded as weapons by larger figures, in the style of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] and their various successor lines. Micronus also includes the Chimera Stone in the form of a second, smaller disc, which can store on his back in both robot and alternate modes, or peg into the chest of the larger exo-suit.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DKx9QkLsgVD/ Designer commentary on Micronus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP16|Machine translation of Micronus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''
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==Notes==
* Micronus was once established as a [[multiversal singularity]], existing as one being across all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
* Micronus's name is likely derived from "Micron", the Japanese name for Mini-Cons across the franchise.
* The glowing symbols on his chest and palms are shaped like the Powerlinx ports seen on all the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Transformers: Armada]]'' Mini-Con toys.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Micronus''' (マイクロナス ''Maikuronasu''), '''Micronus Prime''' (マイクロナスプライム ''Maikuronasu Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wēi Tiān Xīng''' (微天星)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID-Micronus-standing-Barranco.jpg|''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon concept art
File:MicronusPrime OneConceptArt.jpg|''One'' film concept art.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Cyberverse Transformers]]
[[Category:Deep lore characters]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:One Transformers]]
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Colman Domingo

2025-10-20T16:47:31Z

Chopperface:

[[File:Colman_Domingo.jpg|thumb|250px|We are gonna remake the world... provided he doesn't eat it first.]]

'''Colman Domingo''' (born [[November 28]], [[1969]]) is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as Victor Strand on ''Fear the Walking Dead'', a spin-off of [[Robert Kirkman]]'s ''The Walking Dead'', and his Emmy Award-winning performance as Ali on ''Euphoria''. A veteran of the stage, he received a Tony Award nomination for his role as Mr. Bones in ''The Scottsboro Boys'', later winning a Laurence Olivier Award for reprising the role in a West End production of the show.

In the realm of voice acting, he has played Mr. Gillman in ''Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,'' and the guest roles of Eddie in ''Bojack Horseman'', Cember in ''Miles From Tomorrowland'', Stiles in ''American Dad'', and the Cowardly Lion in ''Wicked: For Good''.

==Voice roles==
===''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''===
*[[Unicron]]

==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0231458/ Colman Domingo on IMDB]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Domingo, Colman}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

A Bug's Lie

2025-10-19T21:38:12Z

Chopperface:

{{episode
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberworld]]'' episode 10
|prev=Storm the Desert
|next=Game-a-Tron
|title=A Bug's Lie
|season=1
|season ep=10
|image=Bumblebee drags Chop Shop across the jungle.jpg
|caption="I ''SWEAR'' if I hadn’t promised Mother on her death bed I wouldn’t kill you… I’d ''KILL'' you."
|airdate=[[October 4]], 2025
|writers=[[Ryan Denham]]
|animation studio=[[Omens Studio LTD]]
|continuity=Cyberworld
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbHEpXm7Ok4
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''Bumblebee and Chop Shop team up to raid a secret treasure from a lost temple.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|Bumblebee]] tries to convince [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|Optimus]] and [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita]] to take some energon that they have found instead of him, citing his perceived responsibility for the team's recent loss and the departure of [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]]. Optimus and Elita reassure Bumblebee that none of that was his fault, and he caves and takes the extra EXP, repairing the damage [[Scorponok (Cyberworld)|Scorponok]] recently inflicted on him. Meanwhile, the Autobots are being stalked by [[Chop Shop (Cyberworld)|Chop Shop]], who tries to steal Optimus' [[Energon-axe|axe]]. Elita stops Chop Shop before he can succeed and dares him to make another move. Chop Shop begs for mercy and promises the team great treasure if they let him go, but Elita is not phased by his pleas and moves to shoot him. It takes Optimus reminding Elita of the Autobots' ideals to make her back off.

Bumblebee grabs Chop Shop before he can flee and promises that he's going to "take care" of him. When the two of them are alone, Bumblebee asks Chop Shop for more information about this "treasure" he's on about. Chop Shop leads Bumblebee to the entrance of a stone temple. Bumblebee agrees to go in after reminding his accomplice to not play any tricks on him. Inside the temple, the two of them find their path blocked by a door, but Chop Shop is not deterred and digs/eats his way around, with Bumblebee following close behind. Bumblebee then stumbles upon a surprisingly modern-tech jhallway, but Chop Shop stops him before can take another step. A bit of muck falls from Chop Shop's mouth, revealing the tile below them to be booby-trapped with spikes as it hits. In order to get through unharmed, Bumblebee has to resign himself to being held by the hand and carried as Chop Shop walks across the room's ceiling. After they're done with the spikes, Chop Shop lets go of Bumblebee and goes to a place where he can guide him from afar. Bumblebee decides to go forward on his own, believing that Chop Shop had abandoned him, only to be jumpscared by a falling corpse. Chop Shop, now inside a control room, lets Bumblebee know that he hasn't left him, and shows him the way through the rest of the temple via light-up paths.

When Bumblebee reaches the artifact they were both after atop a pedestal, Chop Shop builds it up as something grand and wonderful... and when Bumblebee remarks that it's just a simple rock, Chop Shop shoots back that it is a "''special'' rock!". Bumblebee grumbles that maybe Scorponok should have finished him off, but he still takes the rock on Chop Shop's insistence. Of course, it's trapped, and lava begins to pour into the room. Bumblebee asks Chop Shop to help him out, but the Decepticon seems to have abandoned him, and Bee has to make his way back on his own. When Bee reaches the exit, he gets stuck trying to hold up the door. Chop Shop returns to Bumblebee to get the "special rock", and leaves Bee there when he hands it to him. Bumblebee's hands quickly give out, sealing him inside the temple, with the lava closer to him than ever. Bumblebee beats himself up about his supposed stupidity, but a crack in the wall sparks a memory, and he digs his way out like Chop Shop did earlier by bashing through loose walls.

Once outside the collapsing temple, Bee makes his way back to Optimus and Elita. He proceeds to explain to them he doesn't need to be saved all the time, and show off his prize: the "special rock"! In the scramble to escape, he had actually grabbed a second normal rock and gave ''that'' one to Chop Shop. Bumblebee then gives Optimus the real "special rock"... which is revealed to not be a rock at all, the crust breaking open to reveal a metal orb that instantly levels up Optimus and turns his experience bar from blue to purple.

At the same time, Chop Shop is celebrating getting the artifact he was after, only to realize that Bumblebee had fooled him. Glumly, he puts the rock in a pile with number of other seemingly normal rocks.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita-1]] (3)

|c2=
*[[Chop Shop (Cyberworld)|Chop Shop]] (4)

}}

==Quotes==
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, Elita. Even... that."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' doesn't have to sound that disgusted at his own beliefs.

"The amazing, the wondrous, the beautiful-" 
"It's a rock." 
"Correction! Is a special rock!"
:—'''Chop Shop''' overestimates '''Bumblebee's''' enthusiasm.

==Notes==

===Continuity notes===
* Bumblebee mentions [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]] bailing, which happened at the end of the [[Storm the Desert|prior episode]].

===Character levels===
* Bumblebee is Level 2, gaining about half a level of XP when he takes the energon. He is back to low level by the end of the episode.
* Chop Shop is Level 6.
* Optimus Prime is Level 1.

===Transformers references===
* Optimus drops his usual catchphrase, "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings".
* Chop Shop calls Bee “Bumblebot”, much like [[Wasp]] did back in ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]''.

===Real world references===
* This episode's name is a reference to the [[Disney]]-Pixar film ''{{w|A Bug's Life}}''.
* As the lair is collapsing, Bumblebee slides under a door, only to have to reach back to grab something important, referencing the famous scene from ''{{w|Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark}}''.
* Chop Shop's continued exclamation of "special rock!" is very reminiscent of Gollum from {{w|The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series)|''The Lord of the Rings''}}.

===Trivia===
* Like other Cyberworld episodes, this one was initially uploaded alongside the [[Storm the Desert|previous episode]] with an SEO baiting title ("Bumblebee TRAPPED in Haunted Dungeon"). The title comes from writer Ali Lightfoot's twitter feed. <ref>{{citesocial|quote=Set your alarms, Transformers: CYBERWORLD episode 10 "A Bug's Lie" goes live this Saturday 4th October.|link=https://x.com/HedlesChkn/status/1973803122339291420|name=Ali Lightfoot|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=10|day=2}}</ref>

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Opération cafard'''" ("Operation: Cockroach")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4]], 2025

==References==
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[[Category:Cyberworld episodes]]

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Box art for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in 1984 by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]].]]

Throughout the life of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], '''package art''' has been one of its most common elements. Though not as widely noted and celebrated as [[Tech Spec]]s, it is just as enduring and iconic to the brand. In the fandom, it is also referred to as '''box art''', though it also appears on carded toy [[Packaging|packages]].

''Transformers'' package art most often serves to portray the toy in the mode that it isn't packaged in. As most Transformers are sold in their non-robot forms, it typically shows them as robots (or whatever their equivalent primary mode is.)
===Generation 1===
====Hasbro (''The Transformers'')====
[[File:Thunderwingboxart.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|All that hard work and they STILL missed a mode.]]
Every Transformer sold in Generation 1 featured hand-painted artwork on the front of the package, most often showing the [[robot mode]], with the vehicle form of the actual toy visible alongside it through a clear plastic window or bubble. A smaller version of the art was shown as part of the character's [[bio]]graphy and [[Tech Spec]] profile. Generation 1's package art also showed up in numerous merchandising items, such as [[Action Cards]], [[Pack-in material|pack-in flyers]], [[iron-on patch]]es, party hats, and more.

Some toys would also have art depicting their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. The [[Jumpstarter]]s had vehicle art because they were packaged in robot mode, and the [[Triple Changer]]s had art for the vehicle mode the toy wasn't packaged in. The tech specs still used the robot art only. [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] also had boxart for both of his robot modes. Another exception to the rule was the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]], sold packaged in their identical robot modes, with artwork of their different alternate modes alongside them. Vehicle mode art was generally used only on windowed boxes, since the non-windowed boxes (such as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]) had large pictures of all alternate modes on the front.

Package art for the multiple-form [[Pretender]]s featured all of their forms: outer shell and both modes of the inner robot. As the multiple-form [[Mega Pretender|Mega]] and [[Ultra Pretender]] toys came along, this resulted in some rather crowded package art.

[[File:G1 boxart at botcon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|When we win the lottery, this is where we're going.]]
The character art for many of the [[Diaclone]]-licensed characters was directly appropriated from their original Diaclone boxes, including Autobot vehicles, Dinobots, and Decepticon cassettes. This style was maintained for all newly commissioned Generation 1 (and Generation 2) character art, presumably for consistency.

This art style often depicted a somewhat fictionalized version of the robot mode. While the reproduction of the toy's finer details was done very faithfully, the actual poses were often utterly impossible to reproduce given the limited articulation of most Generation 1 toys. Seemingly, the less the posable the toy was, the greater the artistic exaggeration tended to be; thus, the [[Throttlebot]]s and [[Battlecharger]]s were shown with jointed arms, separable legs and posable heads, even though the represented toys lacked all these features.

Some of the first year's character art, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], and some of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, were painted by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]]. The [[Mini Vehicle#Generation 1|1984 mini-vehicles]], as well as [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], were illustrated by [[Mark Watts]]. A large portion of the 1986 through 1988 character line art was done by [[Richard Marcej]][https://web.archive.org/web/20151026204130/http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Transformers/trans_illus.html], including some if not all of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] and [[Pretender]]s. Much of the late-run Generation 1 package art was the work of Japanese illustrator [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]], whose work brought a dynamic and appealing style to the often blocky and simplistic toys.

A number of the original Generation 1 paintings have appeared for sale at recent [[BotCon]]s, at asking prices starting at $650 and ranging up to several thousand dollars. The classic character artwork reappeared with the release of the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, featured on both the front of the box and on the [[Tech Spec]] card on the back.
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====TakaraTomy (''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'')====

[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] followed Hasbro's lead with regard to the packaging design of Transformers, with the vast majority of the character artwork for the first three years of the line being identical to their U.S. releases. In some instances however, Takara utilized different artwork from Hasbro for some of the line's figures, including among others alternate character artwork for Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain (white version)]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Fortress Maximus. Takara also had new artwork in the same style as the preceding Diaclone and Hasbro character artwork created for Japanese-only retail figures, and this artwork style was maintained through to the end of the Japanese Generation 1 run in 1992. In some (but not all) instances where a toy was released in different colors than the Hasbro release, the Hasbro artwork was simply reused with the appropriate modifications, such as [[Quickswitch]] and [[Sixknight]].

====Back of the box art====
=====Hasbro=====
[[File:G1 1984 backofboxbattle.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime. I'm Japanese!]]
For the first five years, the boxed toys of Generation 1 also featured hand-painted, mural-like artwork depicting that year's toyline engaged in battle.

Compared to the fiction which developed around the toys, these paintings often feature some rather surreal elements. Multiples of the same character are shown (sometimes to depict movement, and possibly a result of the ''Transformers'' toys' original fictional origin as piloted mecha), and cars are seen to fly through space. Occasional off-model characters appear as well, such as a red Tracks or a strange-looking Broadside.

The original 1984 painting by [[David Schleinkofer]] showed the Transformers battling in deep space. The 1985 toy assortment was shown fighting in Earth orbit, with the planet sustaining some massive damage below them. In 1986, they were on the barren surface of a planet, centered around Metroplex. (1985 and 1986's were painted by Jeffrey Mangiat.) The 1987 battle was once again in deep space, with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] as the clear centerpieces; 1988 was likewise set in deep space.

[[File:SpaceshotAngry.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I'll finish you yet, Dudley Do-Right!]]
With the proliferation of Pretenders and [[Micromaster]] bases in 1989, the standardized back-of-box art was replaced with a series of rather crude and cartoonish hand-drawn scenes, each showing a few of that year's characters engaged in combat, typically the toy type (Micromaster base, Mega Pretender, etc.) that was being sold in the package. The line art for these illustrations was apparently all done by [[Richard Marcej]] [http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Battle%20Scenes/TransbattleIllus.html], who was creditably also responsible for much of the higher-quality character art from earlier years.

The Action Masters in 1990 did get a more traditional mural painting, showing a battle in low Earth orbit, complete with ground vehicles flying through space.

With the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, the classic box styles returned, including the back of box mural art.
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=====TakaraTomy=====
For the back-of-box artwork Takara initially reused the 1984 painting for their initial releases in 1985, but later switched to a heavily modified version of Hasbro's 1985 back-of-box art, altered to include several more characters, most prominently [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], while at the same time totally removing the non-Takara toys such as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. For 1986, Takara had a totally unique piece of artwork in a similar style spotlighting the 1986 Scramble City combiner and citybot toys, in addition to also reusing Jeffrey Mangiat's 1986 mural on other boxes. For 1987 and 1988, Takara again used the same back-of-box artwork as Hasbro, but 1989's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] line by necessity used a totally new piece of artwork spotlighting the unique-to-Japan toys. [[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]] did away with a fully painted battlescene, the back of the boxes simply including photographs of the main line. 1991's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]] on the other hand had two new battlescenes painted for the line, one spotlighting Sky Garry and Grandus, and the other one appropriately featuring Star Convoy. [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]], like Zone, retained the painted character artwork but did not feature a new battlescene.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G1ZapWindbreaker boxart.jpg|thumb|left]]
''Generation 2'' featured a combination of retouched (or redrawn-to-look-as-if-it-were-retouched) Generation 1 (obviously for the repainted or retooled Generation 1 toys) and all-new artwork to accompany the new toys. This new artwork was closer in resemblance to the artwork seen in the last years of Generation 1 than the early art.

Some of ''Generation 2''{{'}}s package art was reproduced on a series of pack-in [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]s.
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====TakaraTomy (''Transformers G-2'')====
With the reintroduction of Transformers to Japan in 1995, Takara elected to try a new approach by utilizing computer generated models to represent the characters on the packaging instead of painted artwork.
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===Beast Era===
====''Beast Wars''====
[[File:Sonar-bw-packageart.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The Batclaw.]]
''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' continued the painted-art standard of Generation 1, though now in a more exaggerated, aggressive style befitting the aesthetics of the age of the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' by veteran Hasbro artist [[Doug Hart]]. Occasional use of the mutant head feature on the early ''Beast Wars'' toys led to a particularly dramatic contrast with the more restrained show models.

[[File:Rampage-backofthebox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Terror Claws, the nemesis of Echowarrior.]]

Three of the largest ''Beast Wars'' toys (the Transmetals [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]]) featured a "schematic" drawing of the toy in robot mode on the back of the box, in blue line-on-black form, alongside a photograph of the actual toy. The drawing had call-outs for such [[Power Plans|bizarre technical details]] as "[[galva-conductor]]s", "terror claws", "space cruiser wings", and "LED smart missile plasma cannons".

The later Transmetal 2 toys [[Tigerhawk]] and Megatron omitted the line art and used the toy photo to call out the techno-nonsense. These two toys also featured added box art placed so that the toys, visible through the box's plastic window, appeared to be firing their weapons. Megatron, for example, appeared to have a stream of fire spewing from his dragon head's mouth.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'')=====
Takara initially returned to hand drawn artwork for the first several releases of their Beast Wars line in 1997, but rather than repurpose the U.S. artwork for the relevant toys, these were all-new renditions that, where appropriate, were based on the characters' visual appearance in the Beast Wars TV show (Optimus Primal having a mouth, for example). Shortly into the line, Takara abandoned the hand drawn artwork and returned to computer generated models, which were done in a style reminiscent of the Beast Wars animated series.

Takara continued this package style through the two subsequent "Beast" lines, [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]] and [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]], with only the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autoroller]]s using traditional-style box art. [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]] abandoned character artwork on the boxes altogether in favor of larger windows to show off the toys.
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====''Beast Machines''====
The ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline was the first to break with the tradition established by Generation 1. Most packages featured the CGI-rendered robot mode of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], rather than the character whose toy was being sold. For the "The Battle for the Sparks" subline, Cheetor was replaced by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] in [[beast mode]]. The "Dinobots" subline featured [[T-Wrecks]] in beast mode.

The CGI model of boxed characters who appeared on [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|the show]], such as [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], appeared on the back of their boxes alongside their profile.
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===''Machine Wars''===
''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' was composed of mostly repaints/retools from the 1992 European Generation 1 toyline and previously unused ''Generation 2''. The only packaging art created for the line was the art for [[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]. [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] used art from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]] they were [[redeco]]es of. The Basic jets used recolored [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] art, and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] used [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]]'s art. Oddly, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] didn't use [[Thunder Clash]]'s art, but instead used a heavily edited version of Laser Optimus Prime's art. (As a result, Prime's box art indicates that the toy has a mouthplate, which is not the case.)
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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] restored individual character portrayals to the front of packages... but these were simply computer-enhanced photographs of the actual toys within, often transformed to varying degrees of accuracy. The Japanese ''Car Robots'' releases continued to use the type of CGI boxart used on the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' toys.
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====TakaraTomy (''Car Robots'')====
[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]] featured new computer-generated artwork on the line's boxed figures, with carded figures simply featuring the toy's corresponding collectors' card (complete with a CG rendition of the character) placed in a window above the figure.
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===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada''====
[[File:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|]]
With the new ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline and franchise continuity, Hasbro's ''Transformers'' packaging returned to hand-drawn character art for the first time since the end of ''Beast Wars''. Drawn by artists from [[Dreamwave Productions]], this art followed a comic book style with modern Photoshop colouring, rather than the hand-painted work of Generation 1.

This art was also reproduced onto a collectible sticker that was included with all ''Armada'' toys from the Super-Con size class and upwards.

*The Mini-Con class toys featured a single piece of artwork of one of the Mini-Con team members on the insert tray card
*The Super-Con class toys did not feature artwork directly on the packaging card itself, instead opting to display the collector sticker in the packaging bubble.
*Max-Con, Giga-Con, Super Base and Supreme class toys all featured art directly printed onto the packaging.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Legends of the Microns'')=====
The [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Legends of the Microns]] toys, much like Generation 1 before it, simply repurposed the artwork as drawn by Dreamwave Productions. Also like later Generation 1 figures, Takara altered the colors of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|some]] characters where necessary to reflect their slightly different colors in the Japanese marketplace, and had new artwork done for the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Magna Convoy DX Set]] in a similar style.
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====''Energon''====
[[File:Energon Perceptor cardart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Hahahaha, I've got your purse!]]
The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline featured the same style of comic artwork first seen in the ''Armada'' line, this time featuring all of the characters included in a toy package where possible (for example, an entire Mini-Con team as opposed to just a single member as seen during ''Armada''). Once again, artists affiliated with Dreamwave Productions provided the artwork. Similarly to ''Armada'', for toys Deluxe class and upwards the packaging art was reproduced on collectible tech spec cards included with paperwork or taped inside the packaging bubble.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Super Link'')=====
Consistent with the corresponding animated series, the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]] toyline utilized CG artwork taken directly from the character models as used on the TV show.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[File:Armorhide-UTA.jpg|left|100px|thumb|It's gonna be a Cybertronsical Transformertastic Snit in the [[Pit (BW)|Pit]]! Only $49.95 on Pay-Per-View!]]
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'s'' packaging artwork headed in a dramatically different direction to the previous years, dropping the comic book style in favour of focusing on the upper torso of the character while they were in a 'ready to fight' pose, similar to the advertising [[posters]] of boxing matches. The artwork was drawn mostly by now-freelance ex-Dreamwave artists, and coloured in a style passably similar to the painted Generation 1/''Generation 2'' art.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Galaxy Force'')=====
As with Super Link before it, [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]] simply used the character's CG models from the accompanying animated series as the character artwork on the boxes. In the cases of non-show characters like [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runabout]], hand-drawn artwork was used instead.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
The ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' series featured a wide range of previously seen art, from the original 1980s packaging art to the ''Transformers Collection'' reissue artwork by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]. Additionally, all-new art by Dreamwave artist/president [[Pat Lee]] was commissioned for several of the later reissues, coupled with a few instances of recycled artwork originally drawn by Lee for the covers of Dreamwave's [[Prime Directive|first Generation 1 mini-series]].
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:KingAtlas-card.jpg|120px|thumb|Hey! Come back with my purse!]]
''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging art were mostly by the Dreamwave affiliated artists, but while the penciling was of the same general quality and style of the mainline art, the colouring was often much flatter and lacking in depth. Additionally, some toys featured artwork by Hasbro's in-house artists attempting to emulate the then-popular Dreamwave style, to extremely varied results.
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:Swindleart.jpg|100px|thumb|Combaticon Night Fever]]
The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toyline originally featured the same style of full-body artwork seen in the other ''Transformers'' toylines at the time, once again by various Dreamwave artists (namely [[Pat Lee]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Joe Ng]], [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Marcelo Matere]]). However, when the packaging style switched to the large plastic bubble/cardboard tray configuration in late 2005, the packaging art style—now entirely drawn by Marcelo Matere—was changed to emulate the focused upper torso style seen in the ''Cybertron'' toyline, though the art was coloured more closely to the comic book style.
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===''Classics''===
Similarly to ''Robots in Disguise'', the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline was created as a 'filler' line, to plug the gap between the end of ''Cybertron'' and the beginning of the 2007 live action movie toyline. As such, Hasbro once again returned to using photographs of the toys instead of actual drawn artwork.

A feature of the packaging was a card on the front that, when moved, revealed one of the toy's modes.
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====TakaraTomy (''Henkei! Henkei!'')====
[[File:Henkei C-08 Prowl box art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You don't want him pulling you over on the road.]]
[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] used both toy photography and original art for their packaging art. The first four waves ([[List of Japanese ID numbers#Henkei! Henkei!|C-01 to C-06 and D-01 to D-04]]), plus C-18 Minibot Attack Team and C-19 Minibot Spy Team used simple toy photos of them in robot mode, [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Skyfire]] in vehicle mode. The remaining waves had hand-drawn artwork done by artist [[Naoto Tsushima]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Starscream in his elder years.]]
''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures use photographs for their box art, but also have "real" package art on the covers of their [[Instructions|instruction booklets]] and on their included collectible cards.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' featured ''extremely'' cute [[super deformed]]-style artwork of the figures.

===Live-action film series===
====''Transformers'' (2007)====
[[File:Blackout-packageart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Like most movie characters, he could stab you with his head.]]
[[File:Brawl-cyber-slammer-boxart.jpg|125px|thumb|Cyber Slammer [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], adorable death machine.]]
The majority of the "main line" toys from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]] featured a very exactingly detailed mugshot of the character (seemingly hand-painted), surrounded by technological greeblies. The characters featured in the film appear to use the movie models as a starting point, though there are some difference in coloration and detail.

In Europe, this art was replaced by a photo of the toy in robot mode, which was also used on the rear of the packaging. Some of this art (as well as the packaging design) was also used by several licensed merchandise manufacturers.

The [[Fast Action Battlers]] and [[Cyber Slammers]] sublines had traditional hand-drawn art, but done in a more rounded, 'cuter' style to fit the younger target age group of the toys.

The [[Real Gear Robot]]s opted to use a closeup photograph of the toy's upper torso, similarly to ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', while the Target-exclusive Scout class range of redecos lacked any sort of packaging art.
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====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
[[File:ROTFBlowpipe headdesign.JPG|thumb|upright=0.85|left|[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]]'s package art.]]
[[File:Demolishor-packageart.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]'s package art.]]
The return to the live-action movie toy line with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' sees a return to minimalist character artwork. Instead of the 2007 movie line's head-on, forward-facing headshots, the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toy line uses three-quarter profiles of the head.
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====''Dark of the Moon''====
[[File:DarkSteelPackagePic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Darksteel's package art.]]
''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' once again returned to the live-action movie-style minimalist character artwork, all the while taking some cues from the previous 2010 toyline. Instead of the 2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line's three-quarter profiled head-shots, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|most]] Deluxe-class toys and all [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] playsets now depict a rendered bust-like shot of the character, seen from a slightly upward angle and with the characters staring off into the distance. The Voyager, Leader, and Cyberverse Commander classes have rendered vehicle forms instead, also seen from an angle. The art itself takes a big step forward, with the renders themselves (which were made by [http://www.indigostudios.com/news/2011/07/1934/ Indigo Studios]) being ''ridiculously'' detailed and shiny, looking almost realistic and being as close to the live-action movie aesthetic as possible. This even applies to some non-film characters, like [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]] and [[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]], who received incredibly detailed mugshots that make them look like they could plausibly be rendered and easily fit alongside the other robots on film.
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====''Age of Extinction''====
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====''The Last Knight''====
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====''Bumblebee''====
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====''Rise of the Beasts''====
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Prowl-animated-packageart.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Three annoying companions, two bladed mecha stars, and a ninja in a park tree.]]
[[File:Ratchet-animated-packageart.jpg|85px|thumb|Grumpy bot for sale.]]
The ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' line predominantly uses character models and promotional images from the actual [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated cartoon]], which is a first for the North American Transformers toyline.

The Deluxe packaging features a large image of the character, showing the bulk of their body and generally in an action pose, on the front of the plastic packaging bubble. A different image is used as a smaller mug shot on the side of the bubble and on the back of the card by their quote, possibly making ''Animated'' the first series to give each toy ''two'' unique pieces of character package art.

This layout is replicated for the Voyager size-class toys, though obviously the front and side images are printed on exterior cardboard.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Prowl-universe2008-packageart.jpg|100px|thumb|DO NOT WANT]]
The all-new ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' sees a return of comic book-style packaging art, with an upper torso drawing of the character printed either on the carded package or the box. To the amusement of all, some of the art also sees a return of the [[Dull surprise|glassy-eyed, slack-jawed expressions]] first seen during the days of Dreamwave Productions. Artist [[Marcelo Matere]] commented [http://mmatere.deviantart.com/art/Prowl-Classics-boxart-81892593?offset=10#comments on his deviantART page] that Hasbro had requested a more static, statue-like depiction for this line.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Highbrow TF2010 boxart.jpg|thumb|left|110px|[[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]]'s package art.]]

The secondary-title-less [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] changes the Voyager [[size class]], with ''all'' toys in that size now being packaged in [[robot mode]]. As a consequence, the package art now depicts each toy in its [[alternate mode]] on the front of the packaging, with the robot mode art being placed on the side of the packaging, just above the [[bio]]. The Leader-class and Scout-class toys remain packaged in their robot modes, so they get the same treatment, although the small size of the Scout class limits their art to their alternate mode.
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===''Power Core Combiners''===
[[File:SteamhammerPackageArt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] with his [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]]. PELVIC THRUST. WOOOO!]]
The [[Power Core Combiners]] are also packaged in robot mode, so the two-packs feature their combined alternate mode/[[Mini-Con]] art. The five-packs' package art only depicts the [[Combiner|combined robot]] mode, however.
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===''Generations''===
The third iteration of the Classics/Universe franchise, the Deluxe-only ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' line has ''two'' styles of packaging art, reflecting how it's essentially two separate lines connected by name. The first line of Generations toys were done with packaging art similar to Universe's style. However, the robots usually didn't suffer from [[Dull surprise]], and are a fair bit smaller. The second iteration of Generations, released in 2012 as a toyline for ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' in all but name, have a much larger render of the respective robot behind the line's title.
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy''====
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=====''Combiner Wars''=====
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=====''Titans Return''=====
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=====''Power of the Primes''=====
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====''Studio Series''====
''Studio Series'' boxes up until 2025 (see below) had three images of the character; the front being a render of most of the character's body, the left side showing a bit less of the same render, and the right side zooming in for a close-up of the character's face. The renders used will vary between one from a film's marketing material or an original render created exclusively for the toyline. This may result in the character getting their first render, period; as was the case with examples like [[Crowbar]] and [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], the latter of whom's render was notably the first high-resolution look at his final character model from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

For characters who do have a pre-existing render already, and if they have appeared in multiple films, the render will be pulled from the movie the toy is representing. For example, the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SS32|2018 Voyager class figure]] of Optimus Prime uses renders dating back to the 2007 film's release; while his 2018 Leader class figure representing his flight mode from ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' uses renders created for that film. There are a few exceptions for characters who didn't receive a new render for a new film and simply didn't receive a new render for ''Studio Series'' either; such as [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], whose initial ''Dark of the Moon'' figure uses the renders of him from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, while [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] uses another render of his original body-type's owner [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. This practice has also unfortunately shown how much the renders of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' characters like [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] are showing their age due to being from two console generations ago as of the toy's release, as they look particularly grainy on the right side of the box for the close-up.

Some figures have seen their packaging art renders edited to more accurately reflect their on-screen appearance, such as [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], whose render on the front of the box is new and incorporates the expressive mouth that the concept art (seen on the sides of his box) lacked. The Fallen's packaging art and renders also saw an edit of his concept art render but with the updated face seen in the final film added. Others have rather inexplicable edits; Megatron's [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#SS54|2020 Voyager figure's render]] has his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' head on his 2007 body, while the aforementioned ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus has his wings poorly slapped on behind him. Another oddity came up with 2024's [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] Deluxe, which features his vehicle mode on the front of the box instead of his robot mode; however, 2025 saw further toys such as [[Galvatron_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|'86 Galvatron]] and [[Hatchet_(DOTM)#Studio_Series|Hatchet]] with their vehicle modes on the front of the box, starting an official new trend.

From 2022-2023, starting with [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Coronation Starscream]], the Leader class figures saw the front of their boxes have expansive package art to take advantage of the new window-less format. 2024 would see the return of window packaging.

2025 would see a refresh of the line's packaging with the return of windows, and now having both the character's robot mode and vehicle mode render on the front of the box, sacrificing the render of the robot mode on the right side of the box as a result. All of this is done with original artwork as opposed to pre-existing renders for the movie and ''War for Cybertron'' game rosters. The back of the box has a header section featuring a screenshot or promotional image of the character from their source material.

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
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=====''Siege''=====
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=====''Earthrise''=====
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=====''Kingdom''=====
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====''Legacy''====
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=====''Evolution''=====
''Evolution'' would feature a large collage that highlighted many of the characters from the first wave of the year. Dominating the center of the art is a close-up of [[Nemesis_(G1)#Legacy_2|Nemesis]] that homages the cover of "[[Rules_of_Disengagement_(issue)|Rules of Disengagement]]" that featured the iconic close-up of [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], also giving him a highlight since the year saw his first toy being released. At the time of the package art's debut, Nemesis had not been announced yet, but Hasbro specified that the character ''wasn't'' Tarn, providing a sneaky hint towards the Titan figure of 2023; her alternate mode is also towards the top right to further foreshadow her. Above her is ''Armada'' Optimus Prime, the Commander figure of the year. She is flanked by major releases from the first wave's toys like ''Armada'' [[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#Legacy|Hot Shot]] and [[Lio_Convoy#Legacy|Leo Prime]], while below her lies a charge of Junkions and Dinobots, representing the Junkion combiner gimmick for the year and the Core class Dinobot series. Also notable towards the top left is a space bridge from the ''Animated'' universe, as a way to commemorate ''Animated'' [[Prowl_(Animated)#Legacy|Prowl]] getting a toy and being the first mainline ''Animated'' toy since the line's cancellation.

This collage is split in half for each toy box's left side, and can be lined up with another box to form the full art. The front cover of the box is a render of the character's alternate mode, while the right side has a headshot and a full robot mode render for the character.

=====''United''=====
''United'' followed the format of the previous year's art, centered around the year's Commander entry [[Magmatron]], with the character roster from the first wave of the year surrounding him such as ''Animated'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] in the center to highlight her big return in toy form, and the year's Titan entry, [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], looming in the top far right corner. [[Thundertron]] also is prominently featured as he leads Walmart's pirate-themed "Star Raider Collection" for the year.

====''Age of the Primes''====
The primary artwork for the ''Age of the Primes'' line focuses on a depiction of golden statues of the Thirteen standing around the [[Well of All Sparks]], which is split among the various boxes for the year's releases. The front of the box contains a render of both the robot and vehicle mode for the character, one side having the robot mode, and the other having part of the overarching Thirteen image.

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====''Prime''====
[[File:Thundertronpackagingart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Package art of "Robots in Disguise" [[Thundertron]], a character who had previously only existed in [[Transformers: Exiles|prose]]... and a canceled [[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Chinese MMORPG]].]]
[[File:Shockwave CGI Packaging 1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Package art of "Beast Hunters" Voyager Class [[Shockwave (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Shockwave]], seen here wearing his fancy removable toy-accurate "beast armor", and, er, saluting?]]
There were essentially three toylines under the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' banner.
=====''First Edition''=====
The first toyline was "First Edition", a "preview" toyline of sorts which featured package art consisting of touched-up concept art of the cast of Prime.
=====''Robots in Disguise''=====
The "main" toyline was "Robots in Disguise", and used CGI renders of the characters for its package art. For [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed characters, (such as [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]], a [[retool]] of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]]) the CGI was often modified, featuring different colors, heads, and even poses/angles.

=====''Beast Hunters''=====
The third and final toyline was "[[Beast Hunters]]", which still used CGI renders for its package art. A CGI render of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] in his dragon mode was featured in some way on all of the packages, and the Deluxe Class and Cyberverse toys lacked individual package art, using only toy stock photos, whereas only the Voyager and Ultimate Class toys continued to use CGI renders.
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====''Rescue Bots''====
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=====''Rescue Bots Academy''=====
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====''Triple Combination: Transformers Go!''====
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====''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)====
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===''Cyberverse''===
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===''EarthSpark''===
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===''One''===
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==Around the world==
===Europe===
[[File:AltPrimeUSEuro.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No deceptive advertising allowed.]]
For a long time, [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]] had featured the same package artwork as the toys' respective North American versions (and, in the case of the European exclusive toys from the early Nineties, its own unique artwork). However, during the last waves of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' (specifically, beginning with the second wave of the Superion Maximus limbs, [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]), the package art was replaced with airbrushed [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the toys themselves on European packaging. The same happened with European ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging starting with [[Windcharger (G1)#toys|Windcharger]] and [[Swindle (G1)#toys|Swindle]]. From then on, European ''Transformers'' packaging omitted any artistic renditions of the toys in favor of strictly accurate depictions of the products themselves (at least as "accurate" as Hasbro's early hand-painted/airbrushed prototype stock photography can be).

After the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] and [[Fast Action Battlers]] from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 Movie toyline]] had started to feature package art for the European packaging again, this policy was abandoned entirely with the advent of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' in 2008, resulting in a full-scale return of character artwork.

No official explanation for these changes has ever been given by Hasbro. The most likely reason is a newly introduced European Union guideline (subsequently implemented into national law) regarding "misleading advertising", which ''could'' be interpreted to extend to artistic renditions of products on the packaging, especially in [[:File:SuperionMaximusCatalogArt.jpg|poses not actually possible with the toy]]. The question, however, is why artistic depictions suddenly became okay again several years later.
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===Canada and Latin America===
[[File:UniDelWave1USCALA.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|It's ''Beast Machines'' all over again!]]
The [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] line also saw a strange twist for the [[Multilingual packaging|trilingual packaging]] used by Hasbro for the Canadian and Latin American markets: All the Deluxe Class figures only sport the character art of one "representative" toy per wave (Wave 1: [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], Wave 2: [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], Wave 3: [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]) on the front of the card, regardless of which toy actually ''is'' in the packaging. (The artwork on the side of the bubble is correct, though.) The Voyager Class toys, meanwhile, feature no character artwork on the front of the box at all.
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==Collections==
===Transformers Tapestry===
[[File:TransformersTapestry.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Holy...]]
The [[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[2008]] [[Transformers Tapestry]] is a 750mm x 615mm wall scroll that was released in spring 2008. It featured head and bust shots of the box art of every Transformer released in Japan from [[1984]] until [[1995]].

===[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]===
A 296-page art book from [[IDW Publishing]] released in fall of [[2014]] featuring the packaging art of Generation 1 and Generation 2.

===[[Transformers: A Visual History]]===
Published in [[2019]], this 408-page book collects official Transformers artwork across multiple media. One of its chapters is focused on package art, starting at Generation 1 and continuing through ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''.
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==External links==
*[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/ Botch's Transformers Box Art Archive] - covers Generation 1
*[http://pyresdomain.net/TF/BeastBoxArchive/ Pyre's Domain - Beast Wars Box Art Archive]

[[Category:Toys]]

Package art

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Box art for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in 1984 by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]].]]

Throughout the life of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], '''package art''' has been one of its most common elements. Though not as widely noted and celebrated as [[Tech Spec]]s, it is just as enduring and iconic to the brand. In the fandom, it is also referred to as '''box art''', though it also appears on carded toy [[Packaging|packages]].

''Transformers'' package art most often serves to portray the toy in the mode that it isn't packaged in. As most Transformers are sold in their non-robot forms, it typically shows them as robots (or whatever their equivalent primary mode is.)
===Generation 1===
====Hasbro (''The Transformers'')====
[[File:Thunderwingboxart.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|All that hard work and they STILL missed a mode.]]
Every Transformer sold in Generation 1 featured hand-painted artwork on the front of the package, most often showing the [[robot mode]], with the vehicle form of the actual toy visible alongside it through a clear plastic window or bubble. A smaller version of the art was shown as part of the character's [[bio]]graphy and [[Tech Spec]] profile. Generation 1's package art also showed up in numerous merchandising items, such as [[Action Cards]], [[Pack-in material|pack-in flyers]], [[iron-on patch]]es, party hats, and more.

Some toys would also have art depicting their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. The [[Jumpstarter]]s had vehicle art because they were packaged in robot mode, and the [[Triple Changer]]s had art for the vehicle mode the toy wasn't packaged in. The tech specs still used the robot art only. [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] also had boxart for both of his robot modes. Another exception to the rule was the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]], sold packaged in their identical robot modes, with artwork of their different alternate modes alongside them. Vehicle mode art was generally used only on windowed boxes, since the non-windowed boxes (such as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]) had large pictures of all alternate modes on the front.

Package art for the multiple-form [[Pretender]]s featured all of their forms: outer shell and both modes of the inner robot. As the multiple-form [[Mega Pretender|Mega]] and [[Ultra Pretender]] toys came along, this resulted in some rather crowded package art.

[[File:G1 boxart at botcon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|When we win the lottery, this is where we're going.]]
The character art for many of the [[Diaclone]]-licensed characters was directly appropriated from their original Diaclone boxes, including Autobot vehicles, Dinobots, and Decepticon cassettes. This style was maintained for all newly commissioned Generation 1 (and Generation 2) character art, presumably for consistency.

This art style often depicted a somewhat fictionalized version of the robot mode. While the reproduction of the toy's finer details was done very faithfully, the actual poses were often utterly impossible to reproduce given the limited articulation of most Generation 1 toys. Seemingly, the less the posable the toy was, the greater the artistic exaggeration tended to be; thus, the [[Throttlebot]]s and [[Battlecharger]]s were shown with jointed arms, separable legs and posable heads, even though the represented toys lacked all these features.

Some of the first year's character art, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], and some of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, were painted by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]]. The [[Mini Vehicle#Generation 1|1984 mini-vehicles]], as well as [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], were illustrated by [[Mark Watts]]. A large portion of the 1986 through 1988 character line art was done by [[Richard Marcej]][https://web.archive.org/web/20151026204130/http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Transformers/trans_illus.html], including some if not all of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] and [[Pretender]]s. Much of the late-run Generation 1 package art was the work of Japanese illustrator [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]], whose work brought a dynamic and appealing style to the often blocky and simplistic toys.

A number of the original Generation 1 paintings have appeared for sale at recent [[BotCon]]s, at asking prices starting at $650 and ranging up to several thousand dollars. The classic character artwork reappeared with the release of the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, featured on both the front of the box and on the [[Tech Spec]] card on the back.
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====TakaraTomy (''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'')====

[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] followed Hasbro's lead with regard to the packaging design of Transformers, with the vast majority of the character artwork for the first three years of the line being identical to their U.S. releases. In some instances however, Takara utilized different artwork from Hasbro for some of the line's figures, including among others alternate character artwork for Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain (white version)]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Fortress Maximus. Takara also had new artwork in the same style as the preceding Diaclone and Hasbro character artwork created for Japanese-only retail figures, and this artwork style was maintained through to the end of the Japanese Generation 1 run in 1992. In some (but not all) instances where a toy was released in different colors than the Hasbro release, the Hasbro artwork was simply reused with the appropriate modifications, such as [[Quickswitch]] and [[Sixknight]].

====Back of the box art====
=====Hasbro=====
[[File:G1 1984 backofboxbattle.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime. I'm Japanese!]]
For the first five years, the boxed toys of Generation 1 also featured hand-painted, mural-like artwork depicting that year's toyline engaged in battle.

Compared to the fiction which developed around the toys, these paintings often feature some rather surreal elements. Multiples of the same character are shown (sometimes to depict movement, and possibly a result of the ''Transformers'' toys' original fictional origin as piloted mecha), and cars are seen to fly through space. Occasional off-model characters appear as well, such as a red Tracks or a strange-looking Broadside.

The original 1984 painting by [[David Schleinkofer]] showed the Transformers battling in deep space. The 1985 toy assortment was shown fighting in Earth orbit, with the planet sustaining some massive damage below them. In 1986, they were on the barren surface of a planet, centered around Metroplex. (1985 and 1986's were painted by Jeffrey Mangiat.) The 1987 battle was once again in deep space, with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] as the clear centerpieces; 1988 was likewise set in deep space.

[[File:SpaceshotAngry.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I'll finish you yet, Dudley Do-Right!]]
With the proliferation of Pretenders and [[Micromaster]] bases in 1989, the standardized back-of-box art was replaced with a series of rather crude and cartoonish hand-drawn scenes, each showing a few of that year's characters engaged in combat, typically the toy type (Micromaster base, Mega Pretender, etc.) that was being sold in the package. The line art for these illustrations was apparently all done by [[Richard Marcej]] [http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Battle%20Scenes/TransbattleIllus.html], who was creditably also responsible for much of the higher-quality character art from earlier years.

The Action Masters in 1990 did get a more traditional mural painting, showing a battle in low Earth orbit, complete with ground vehicles flying through space.

With the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, the classic box styles returned, including the back of box mural art.
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=====TakaraTomy=====
For the back-of-box artwork Takara initially reused the 1984 painting for their initial releases in 1985, but later switched to a heavily modified version of Hasbro's 1985 back-of-box art, altered to include several more characters, most prominently [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], while at the same time totally removing the non-Takara toys such as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. For 1986, Takara had a totally unique piece of artwork in a similar style spotlighting the 1986 Scramble City combiner and citybot toys, in addition to also reusing Jeffrey Mangiat's 1986 mural on other boxes. For 1987 and 1988, Takara again used the same back-of-box artwork as Hasbro, but 1989's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] line by necessity used a totally new piece of artwork spotlighting the unique-to-Japan toys. [[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]] did away with a fully painted battlescene, the back of the boxes simply including photographs of the main line. 1991's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]] on the other hand had two new battlescenes painted for the line, one spotlighting Sky Garry and Grandus, and the other one appropriately featuring Star Convoy. [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]], like Zone, retained the painted character artwork but did not feature a new battlescene.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G1ZapWindbreaker boxart.jpg|thumb|left]]
''Generation 2'' featured a combination of retouched (or redrawn-to-look-as-if-it-were-retouched) Generation 1 (obviously for the repainted or retooled Generation 1 toys) and all-new artwork to accompany the new toys. This new artwork was closer in resemblance to the artwork seen in the last years of Generation 1 than the early art.

Some of ''Generation 2''{{'}}s package art was reproduced on a series of pack-in [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]s.
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====TakaraTomy (''Transformers G-2'')====
With the reintroduction of Transformers to Japan in 1995, Takara elected to try a new approach by utilizing computer generated models to represent the characters on the packaging instead of painted artwork.
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===Beast Era===
====''Beast Wars''====
[[File:Sonar-bw-packageart.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The Batclaw.]]
''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' continued the painted-art standard of Generation 1, though now in a more exaggerated, aggressive style befitting the aesthetics of the age of the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' by veteran Hasbro artist [[Doug Hart]]. Occasional use of the mutant head feature on the early ''Beast Wars'' toys led to a particularly dramatic contrast with the more restrained show models.

[[File:Rampage-backofthebox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Terror Claws, the nemesis of Echowarrior.]]

Three of the largest ''Beast Wars'' toys (the Transmetals [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]]) featured a "schematic" drawing of the toy in robot mode on the back of the box, in blue line-on-black form, alongside a photograph of the actual toy. The drawing had call-outs for such [[Power Plans|bizarre technical details]] as "[[galva-conductor]]s", "terror claws", "space cruiser wings", and "LED smart missile plasma cannons".

The later Transmetal 2 toys [[Tigerhawk]] and Megatron omitted the line art and used the toy photo to call out the techno-nonsense. These two toys also featured added box art placed so that the toys, visible through the box's plastic window, appeared to be firing their weapons. Megatron, for example, appeared to have a stream of fire spewing from his dragon head's mouth.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'')=====
Takara initially returned to hand drawn artwork for the first several releases of their Beast Wars line in 1997, but rather than repurpose the U.S. artwork for the relevant toys, these were all-new renditions that, where appropriate, were based on the characters' visual appearance in the Beast Wars TV show (Optimus Primal having a mouth, for example). Shortly into the line, Takara abandoned the hand drawn artwork and returned to computer generated models, which were done in a style reminiscent of the Beast Wars animated series.

Takara continued this package style through the two subsequent "Beast" lines, [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]] and [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]], with only the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autoroller]]s using traditional-style box art. [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]] abandoned character artwork on the boxes altogether in favor of larger windows to show off the toys.
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====''Beast Machines''====
The ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline was the first to break with the tradition established by Generation 1. Most packages featured the CGI-rendered robot mode of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], rather than the character whose toy was being sold. For the "The Battle for the Sparks" subline, Cheetor was replaced by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] in [[beast mode]]. The "Dinobots" subline featured [[T-Wrecks]] in beast mode.

The CGI model of boxed characters who appeared on [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|the show]], such as [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], appeared on the back of their boxes alongside their profile.
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===''Machine Wars''===
''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' was composed of mostly repaints/retools from the 1992 European Generation 1 toyline and previously unused ''Generation 2''. The only packaging art created for the line was the art for [[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]. [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] used art from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]] they were [[redeco]]es of. The Basic jets used recolored [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] art, and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] used [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]]'s art. Oddly, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] didn't use [[Thunder Clash]]'s art, but instead used a heavily edited version of Laser Optimus Prime's art. (As a result, Prime's box art indicates that the toy has a mouthplate, which is not the case.)
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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] restored individual character portrayals to the front of packages... but these were simply computer-enhanced photographs of the actual toys within, often transformed to varying degrees of accuracy. The Japanese ''Car Robots'' releases continued to use the type of CGI boxart used on the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' toys.
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====TakaraTomy (''Car Robots'')====
[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]] featured new computer-generated artwork on the line's boxed figures, with carded figures simply featuring the toy's corresponding collectors' card (complete with a CG rendition of the character) placed in a window above the figure.
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===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada''====
[[File:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|]]
With the new ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline and franchise continuity, Hasbro's ''Transformers'' packaging returned to hand-drawn character art for the first time since the end of ''Beast Wars''. Drawn by artists from [[Dreamwave Productions]], this art followed a comic book style with modern Photoshop colouring, rather than the hand-painted work of Generation 1.

This art was also reproduced onto a collectible sticker that was included with all ''Armada'' toys from the Super-Con size class and upwards.

*The Mini-Con class toys featured a single piece of artwork of one of the Mini-Con team members on the insert tray card
*The Super-Con class toys did not feature artwork directly on the packaging card itself, instead opting to display the collector sticker in the packaging bubble.
*Max-Con, Giga-Con, Super Base and Supreme class toys all featured art directly printed onto the packaging.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Legends of the Microns'')=====
The [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Legends of the Microns]] toys, much like Generation 1 before it, simply repurposed the artwork as drawn by Dreamwave Productions. Also like later Generation 1 figures, Takara altered the colors of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|some]] characters where necessary to reflect their slightly different colors in the Japanese marketplace, and had new artwork done for the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Magna Convoy DX Set]] in a similar style.
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====''Energon''====
[[File:Energon Perceptor cardart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Hahahaha, I've got your purse!]]
The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline featured the same style of comic artwork first seen in the ''Armada'' line, this time featuring all of the characters included in a toy package where possible (for example, an entire Mini-Con team as opposed to just a single member as seen during ''Armada''). Once again, artists affiliated with Dreamwave Productions provided the artwork. Similarly to ''Armada'', for toys Deluxe class and upwards the packaging art was reproduced on collectible tech spec cards included with paperwork or taped inside the packaging bubble.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Super Link'')=====
Consistent with the corresponding animated series, the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]] toyline utilized CG artwork taken directly from the character models as used on the TV show.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[File:Armorhide-UTA.jpg|left|100px|thumb|It's gonna be a Cybertronsical Transformertastic Snit in the [[Pit (BW)|Pit]]! Only $49.95 on Pay-Per-View!]]
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'s'' packaging artwork headed in a dramatically different direction to the previous years, dropping the comic book style in favour of focusing on the upper torso of the character while they were in a 'ready to fight' pose, similar to the advertising [[posters]] of boxing matches. The artwork was drawn mostly by now-freelance ex-Dreamwave artists, and coloured in a style passably similar to the painted Generation 1/''Generation 2'' art.
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As with Super Link before it, [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]] simply used the character's CG models from the accompanying animated series as the character artwork on the boxes. In the cases of non-show characters like [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runabout]], hand-drawn artwork was used instead.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
The ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' series featured a wide range of previously seen art, from the original 1980s packaging art to the ''Transformers Collection'' reissue artwork by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]. Additionally, all-new art by Dreamwave artist/president [[Pat Lee]] was commissioned for several of the later reissues, coupled with a few instances of recycled artwork originally drawn by Lee for the covers of Dreamwave's [[Prime Directive|first Generation 1 mini-series]].
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:KingAtlas-card.jpg|120px|thumb|Hey! Come back with my purse!]]
''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging art were mostly by the Dreamwave affiliated artists, but while the penciling was of the same general quality and style of the mainline art, the colouring was often much flatter and lacking in depth. Additionally, some toys featured artwork by Hasbro's in-house artists attempting to emulate the then-popular Dreamwave style, to extremely varied results.
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:Swindleart.jpg|100px|thumb|Combaticon Night Fever]]
The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toyline originally featured the same style of full-body artwork seen in the other ''Transformers'' toylines at the time, once again by various Dreamwave artists (namely [[Pat Lee]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Joe Ng]], [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Marcelo Matere]]). However, when the packaging style switched to the large plastic bubble/cardboard tray configuration in late 2005, the packaging art style—now entirely drawn by Marcelo Matere—was changed to emulate the focused upper torso style seen in the ''Cybertron'' toyline, though the art was coloured more closely to the comic book style.
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===''Classics''===
Similarly to ''Robots in Disguise'', the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline was created as a 'filler' line, to plug the gap between the end of ''Cybertron'' and the beginning of the 2007 live action movie toyline. As such, Hasbro once again returned to using photographs of the toys instead of actual drawn artwork.

A feature of the packaging was a card on the front that, when moved, revealed one of the toy's modes.
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====TakaraTomy (''Henkei! Henkei!'')====
[[File:Henkei C-08 Prowl box art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You don't want him pulling you over on the road.]]
[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] used both toy photography and original art for their packaging art. The first four waves ([[List of Japanese ID numbers#Henkei! Henkei!|C-01 to C-06 and D-01 to D-04]]), plus C-18 Minibot Attack Team and C-19 Minibot Spy Team used simple toy photos of them in robot mode, [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Skyfire]] in vehicle mode. The remaining waves had hand-drawn artwork done by artist [[Naoto Tsushima]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Starscream in his elder years.]]
''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures use photographs for their box art, but also have "real" package art on the covers of their [[Instructions|instruction booklets]] and on their included collectible cards.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' featured ''extremely'' cute [[super deformed]]-style artwork of the figures.

===Live-action film series===
====''Transformers'' (2007)====
[[File:Blackout-packageart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Like most movie characters, he could stab you with his head.]]
[[File:Brawl-cyber-slammer-boxart.jpg|125px|thumb|Cyber Slammer [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], adorable death machine.]]
The majority of the "main line" toys from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]] featured a very exactingly detailed mugshot of the character (seemingly hand-painted), surrounded by technological greeblies. The characters featured in the film appear to use the movie models as a starting point, though there are some difference in coloration and detail.

In Europe, this art was replaced by a photo of the toy in robot mode, which was also used on the rear of the packaging. Some of this art (as well as the packaging design) was also used by several licensed merchandise manufacturers.

The [[Fast Action Battlers]] and [[Cyber Slammers]] sublines had traditional hand-drawn art, but done in a more rounded, 'cuter' style to fit the younger target age group of the toys.

The [[Real Gear Robot]]s opted to use a closeup photograph of the toy's upper torso, similarly to ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', while the Target-exclusive Scout class range of redecos lacked any sort of packaging art.
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====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
[[File:ROTFBlowpipe headdesign.JPG|thumb|upright=0.85|left|[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]]'s package art.]]
[[File:Demolishor-packageart.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]'s package art.]]
The return to the live-action movie toy line with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' sees a return to minimalist character artwork. Instead of the 2007 movie line's head-on, forward-facing headshots, the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toy line uses three-quarter profiles of the head.
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====''Dark of the Moon''====
[[File:DarkSteelPackagePic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Darksteel's package art.]]
''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' once again returned to the live-action movie-style minimalist character artwork, all the while taking some cues from the previous 2010 toyline. Instead of the 2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line's three-quarter profiled head-shots, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|most]] Deluxe-class toys and all [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] playsets now depict a rendered bust-like shot of the character, seen from a slightly upward angle and with the characters staring off into the distance. The Voyager, Leader, and Cyberverse Commander classes have rendered vehicle forms instead, also seen from an angle. The art itself takes a big step forward, with the renders themselves (which were made by [http://www.indigostudios.com/news/2011/07/1934/ Indigo Studios]) being ''ridiculously'' detailed and shiny, looking almost realistic and being as close to the live-action movie aesthetic as possible. This even applies to some non-film characters, like [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]] and [[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]], who received incredibly detailed mugshots that make them look like they could plausibly be rendered and easily fit alongside the other robots on film.
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====''Age of Extinction''====
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====''Bumblebee''====
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====''Rise of the Beasts''====
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Prowl-animated-packageart.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Three annoying companions, two bladed mecha stars, and a ninja in a park tree.]]
[[File:Ratchet-animated-packageart.jpg|85px|thumb|Grumpy bot for sale.]]
The ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' line predominantly uses character models and promotional images from the actual [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated cartoon]], which is a first for the North American Transformers toyline.

The Deluxe packaging features a large image of the character, showing the bulk of their body and generally in an action pose, on the front of the plastic packaging bubble. A different image is used as a smaller mug shot on the side of the bubble and on the back of the card by their quote, possibly making ''Animated'' the first series to give each toy ''two'' unique pieces of character package art.

This layout is replicated for the Voyager size-class toys, though obviously the front and side images are printed on exterior cardboard.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Prowl-universe2008-packageart.jpg|100px|thumb|DO NOT WANT]]
The all-new ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' sees a return of comic book-style packaging art, with an upper torso drawing of the character printed either on the carded package or the box. To the amusement of all, some of the art also sees a return of the [[Dull surprise|glassy-eyed, slack-jawed expressions]] first seen during the days of Dreamwave Productions. Artist [[Marcelo Matere]] commented [http://mmatere.deviantart.com/art/Prowl-Classics-boxart-81892593?offset=10#comments on his deviantART page] that Hasbro had requested a more static, statue-like depiction for this line.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Highbrow TF2010 boxart.jpg|thumb|left|110px|[[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]]'s package art.]]

The secondary-title-less [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] changes the Voyager [[size class]], with ''all'' toys in that size now being packaged in [[robot mode]]. As a consequence, the package art now depicts each toy in its [[alternate mode]] on the front of the packaging, with the robot mode art being placed on the side of the packaging, just above the [[bio]]. The Leader-class and Scout-class toys remain packaged in their robot modes, so they get the same treatment, although the small size of the Scout class limits their art to their alternate mode.
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===''Power Core Combiners''===
[[File:SteamhammerPackageArt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] with his [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]]. PELVIC THRUST. WOOOO!]]
The [[Power Core Combiners]] are also packaged in robot mode, so the two-packs feature their combined alternate mode/[[Mini-Con]] art. The five-packs' package art only depicts the [[Combiner|combined robot]] mode, however.
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===''Generations''===
The third iteration of the Classics/Universe franchise, the Deluxe-only ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' line has ''two'' styles of packaging art, reflecting how it's essentially two separate lines connected by name. The first line of Generations toys were done with packaging art similar to Universe's style. However, the robots usually didn't suffer from [[Dull surprise]], and are a fair bit smaller. The second iteration of Generations, released in 2012 as a toyline for ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' in all but name, have a much larger render of the respective robot behind the line's title.
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy''====
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=====''Combiner Wars''=====
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=====''Titans Return''=====
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=====''Power of the Primes''=====
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====''Studio Series''====
''Studio Series'' boxes up until 2025 (see below) had three images of the character; the front being a render of most of the character's body, the left side showing a bit less of the same render, and the right side zooming in for a close-up of the character's face. The renders used will vary between one from a film's marketing material or an original render created exclusively for the toyline. This may result in the character getting their first render, period; as was the case with examples like [[Crowbar]] and [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], the latter of whom's render was notably the first high-resolution look at his final character model from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

For characters who do have a pre-existing render already, and if they have appeared in multiple films, the render will be pulled from the movie the toy is representing. For example, the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SS32|2018 Voyager class figure]] of Optimus Prime uses renders dating back to the 2007 film's release; while his 2018 Leader class figure representing his flight mode from ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' uses renders created for that film. There are a few exceptions for characters who didn't receive a new render for a new film and simply didn't receive a new render for ''Studio Series'' either; such as [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], whose initial ''Dark of the Moon'' figure uses the renders of him from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, while [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] uses another render of his original body-type's owner [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. This practice has also unfortunately shown how much the renders of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' characters like [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] are showing their age due to being from two console generations ago as of the toy's release, as they look particularly grainy on the right side of the box for the close-up.

Some figures have seen their packaging art renders edited to more accurately reflect their on-screen appearance, such as [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], whose render on the front of the box is new and incorporates the expressive mouth that the concept art (seen on the sides of his box) lacked. The Fallen's packaging art and renders also saw an edit of his concept art render but with the updated face seen in the final film added. Others have rather inexplicable edits; Megatron's [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#SS54|2020 Voyager figure's render]] has his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' head on his 2007 body, while the aforementioned ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus has his wings poorly slapped on behind him. Another oddity came up with 2024's [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] Deluxe, which features his vehicle mode on the front of the box instead of his robot mode; however, 2025 saw further toys such as [[Galvatron_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|'86 Galvatron]] and [[Hatchet_(DOTM)#Studio_Series|Hatchet]] with their vehicle modes on the front of the box, starting an official new trend.

From 2022-2023, starting with [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Coronation Starscream]], the Leader class figures saw the front of their boxes have expansive package art to take advantage of the new window-less format. 2024 would see the return of window packaging.

2025 would see a refresh of the line's packaging with the return of windows, and now having both the character's robot mode and vehicle mode render on the front of the box, sacrificing the render of the robot mode on the right side of the box as a result. All of this is done with original artwork as opposed to pre-existing renders for the movie and ''War for Cybertron'' game rosters. The back of the box has a header section featuring a screenshot or promotional image of the character from their source material.

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
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=====''Siege''=====
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=====''Earthrise''=====
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=====''Kingdom''=====
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====''Legacy''====
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=====''Evolution''=====
''Evolution'' would feature a large collage that highlighted many of the characters from the first wave of the year. Dominating the center of the art is a close-up of [[Nemesis_(G1)#Legacy_2|Nemesis]] that homages the cover of "[[Rules_of_Disengagement_(issue)|Rules of Disengagement]]" that featured the iconic close-up of [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], also giving him a highlight since the year saw his first toy being released. At the time of the package art's debut, Nemesis had not been announced yet, but Hasbro specified that the character ''wasn't'' Tarn, providing a sneaky hint towards the Titan figure of 2023; her alternate mode is also towards the top right to further foreshadow her. Above her is ''Armada'' Optimus Prime, the Commander figure of the year. She is flanked by major releases from the first wave's toys like ''Armada'' [[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#Legacy|Hot Shot]] and [[Lio_Convoy#Legacy|Leo Prime]], while below her lies a charge of Junkions and Dinobots, representing the Junkion combiner gimmick for the year and the Core class Dinobot series. Also notable towards the top left is a space bridge from the ''Animated'' universe, as a way to commemorate ''Animated'' [[Prowl_(Animated)#Legacy|Prowl]] getting a toy and being the first mainline ''Animated'' toy since the line's cancellation.

This collage is split in half for each toy box's left side, and can be lined up with another box to form the full art. The front cover of the box is a render of the character's alternate mode, while the right side has a headshot and a full robot mode render for the character.

=====''United''=====
''United'' followed the format of the previous year's art, centered around the year's Commander entry [[Magmatron]], with the character roster from the first wave of the year surrounding him such as ''Animated'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] in the center to highlight her big return in toy form, and the year's Titan entry, [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], looming in the top far right corner. [[Thundertron]] also is prominently featured as he leads Walmart's pirate-themed "Star Raider Collection" for the year.

====''Age of the Primes''====
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===Aligned===
====''Prime''====
[[File:Thundertronpackagingart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Package art of "Robots in Disguise" [[Thundertron]], a character who had previously only existed in [[Transformers: Exiles|prose]]... and a canceled [[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Chinese MMORPG]].]]
[[File:Shockwave CGI Packaging 1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Package art of "Beast Hunters" Voyager Class [[Shockwave (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Shockwave]], seen here wearing his fancy removable toy-accurate "beast armor", and, er, saluting?]]
There were essentially three toylines under the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' banner.
=====''First Edition''=====
The first toyline was "First Edition", a "preview" toyline of sorts which featured package art consisting of touched-up concept art of the cast of Prime.
=====''Robots in Disguise''=====
The "main" toyline was "Robots in Disguise", and used CGI renders of the characters for its package art. For [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed characters, (such as [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]], a [[retool]] of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]]) the CGI was often modified, featuring different colors, heads, and even poses/angles.

=====''Beast Hunters''=====
The third and final toyline was "[[Beast Hunters]]", which still used CGI renders for its package art. A CGI render of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] in his dragon mode was featured in some way on all of the packages, and the Deluxe Class and Cyberverse toys lacked individual package art, using only toy stock photos, whereas only the Voyager and Ultimate Class toys continued to use CGI renders.
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====''Rescue Bots''====
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=====''Rescue Bots Academy''=====
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====''Triple Combination: Transformers Go!''====
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====''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)====
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===''Cyberverse''===
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===''EarthSpark''===
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===''One''===
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==Around the world==
===Europe===
[[File:AltPrimeUSEuro.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No deceptive advertising allowed.]]
For a long time, [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]] had featured the same package artwork as the toys' respective North American versions (and, in the case of the European exclusive toys from the early Nineties, its own unique artwork). However, during the last waves of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' (specifically, beginning with the second wave of the Superion Maximus limbs, [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]), the package art was replaced with airbrushed [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the toys themselves on European packaging. The same happened with European ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging starting with [[Windcharger (G1)#toys|Windcharger]] and [[Swindle (G1)#toys|Swindle]]. From then on, European ''Transformers'' packaging omitted any artistic renditions of the toys in favor of strictly accurate depictions of the products themselves (at least as "accurate" as Hasbro's early hand-painted/airbrushed prototype stock photography can be).

After the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] and [[Fast Action Battlers]] from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 Movie toyline]] had started to feature package art for the European packaging again, this policy was abandoned entirely with the advent of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' in 2008, resulting in a full-scale return of character artwork.

No official explanation for these changes has ever been given by Hasbro. The most likely reason is a newly introduced European Union guideline (subsequently implemented into national law) regarding "misleading advertising", which ''could'' be interpreted to extend to artistic renditions of products on the packaging, especially in [[:File:SuperionMaximusCatalogArt.jpg|poses not actually possible with the toy]]. The question, however, is why artistic depictions suddenly became okay again several years later.
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===Canada and Latin America===
[[File:UniDelWave1USCALA.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|It's ''Beast Machines'' all over again!]]
The [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] line also saw a strange twist for the [[Multilingual packaging|trilingual packaging]] used by Hasbro for the Canadian and Latin American markets: All the Deluxe Class figures only sport the character art of one "representative" toy per wave (Wave 1: [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], Wave 2: [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], Wave 3: [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]) on the front of the card, regardless of which toy actually ''is'' in the packaging. (The artwork on the side of the bubble is correct, though.) The Voyager Class toys, meanwhile, feature no character artwork on the front of the box at all.
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==Collections==
===Transformers Tapestry===
[[File:TransformersTapestry.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Holy...]]
The [[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[2008]] [[Transformers Tapestry]] is a 750mm x 615mm wall scroll that was released in spring 2008. It featured head and bust shots of the box art of every Transformer released in Japan from [[1984]] until [[1995]].

===[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]===
A 296-page art book from [[IDW Publishing]] released in fall of [[2014]] featuring the packaging art of Generation 1 and Generation 2.

===[[Transformers: A Visual History]]===
Published in [[2019]], this 408-page book collects official Transformers artwork across multiple media. One of its chapters is focused on package art, starting at Generation 1 and continuing through ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''.
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==External links==
*[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/ Botch's Transformers Box Art Archive] - covers Generation 1
*[http://pyresdomain.net/TF/BeastBoxArchive/ Pyre's Domain - Beast Wars Box Art Archive]

[[Category:Toys]]

Package art

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Box art for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in 1984 by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]].]]

Throughout the life of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], '''package art''' has been one of its most common elements. Though not as widely noted and celebrated as [[Tech Spec]]s, it is just as enduring and iconic to the brand. In the fandom, it is also referred to as '''box art''', though it also appears on carded toy [[Packaging|packages]].

''Transformers'' package art most often serves to portray the toy in the mode that it isn't packaged in. As most Transformers are sold in their non-robot forms, it typically shows them as robots (or whatever their equivalent primary mode is.)
===Generation 1===
====Hasbro (''The Transformers'')====
[[File:Thunderwingboxart.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|All that hard work and they STILL missed a mode.]]
Every Transformer sold in Generation 1 featured hand-painted artwork on the front of the package, most often showing the [[robot mode]], with the vehicle form of the actual toy visible alongside it through a clear plastic window or bubble. A smaller version of the art was shown as part of the character's [[bio]]graphy and [[Tech Spec]] profile. Generation 1's package art also showed up in numerous merchandising items, such as [[Action Cards]], [[Pack-in material|pack-in flyers]], [[iron-on patch]]es, party hats, and more.

Some toys would also have art depicting their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. The [[Jumpstarter]]s had vehicle art because they were packaged in robot mode, and the [[Triple Changer]]s had art for the vehicle mode the toy wasn't packaged in. The tech specs still used the robot art only. [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] also had boxart for both of his robot modes. Another exception to the rule was the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]], sold packaged in their identical robot modes, with artwork of their different alternate modes alongside them. Vehicle mode art was generally used only on windowed boxes, since the non-windowed boxes (such as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]) had large pictures of all alternate modes on the front.

Package art for the multiple-form [[Pretender]]s featured all of their forms: outer shell and both modes of the inner robot. As the multiple-form [[Mega Pretender|Mega]] and [[Ultra Pretender]] toys came along, this resulted in some rather crowded package art.

[[File:G1 boxart at botcon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|When we win the lottery, this is where we're going.]]
The character art for many of the [[Diaclone]]-licensed characters was directly appropriated from their original Diaclone boxes, including Autobot vehicles, Dinobots, and Decepticon cassettes. This style was maintained for all newly commissioned Generation 1 (and Generation 2) character art, presumably for consistency.

This art style often depicted a somewhat fictionalized version of the robot mode. While the reproduction of the toy's finer details was done very faithfully, the actual poses were often utterly impossible to reproduce given the limited articulation of most Generation 1 toys. Seemingly, the less the posable the toy was, the greater the artistic exaggeration tended to be; thus, the [[Throttlebot]]s and [[Battlecharger]]s were shown with jointed arms, separable legs and posable heads, even though the represented toys lacked all these features.

Some of the first year's character art, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], and some of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, were painted by [[Jeffrey Mangiat]]. The [[Mini Vehicle#Generation 1|1984 mini-vehicles]], as well as [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], were illustrated by [[Mark Watts]]. A large portion of the 1986 through 1988 character line art was done by [[Richard Marcej]][https://web.archive.org/web/20151026204130/http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Transformers/trans_illus.html], including some if not all of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s, [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] and [[Pretender]]s. Much of the late-run Generation 1 package art was the work of Japanese illustrator [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]], whose work brought a dynamic and appealing style to the often blocky and simplistic toys.

A number of the original Generation 1 paintings have appeared for sale at recent [[BotCon]]s, at asking prices starting at $650 and ranging up to several thousand dollars. The classic character artwork reappeared with the release of the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, featured on both the front of the box and on the [[Tech Spec]] card on the back.
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====TakaraTomy (''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'')====

[[TakaraTomy|Takara]] followed Hasbro's lead with regard to the packaging design of Transformers, with the vast majority of the character artwork for the first three years of the line being identical to their U.S. releases. In some instances however, Takara utilized different artwork from Hasbro for some of the line's figures, including among others alternate character artwork for Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain (white version)]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Fortress Maximus. Takara also had new artwork in the same style as the preceding Diaclone and Hasbro character artwork created for Japanese-only retail figures, and this artwork style was maintained through to the end of the Japanese Generation 1 run in 1992. In some (but not all) instances where a toy was released in different colors than the Hasbro release, the Hasbro artwork was simply reused with the appropriate modifications, such as [[Quickswitch]] and [[Sixknight]].

====Back of the box art====
=====Hasbro=====
[[File:G1 1984 backofboxbattle.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime. I'm Japanese!]]
For the first five years, the boxed toys of Generation 1 also featured hand-painted, mural-like artwork depicting that year's toyline engaged in battle.

Compared to the fiction which developed around the toys, these paintings often feature some rather surreal elements. Multiples of the same character are shown (sometimes to depict movement, and possibly a result of the ''Transformers'' toys' original fictional origin as piloted mecha), and cars are seen to fly through space. Occasional off-model characters appear as well, such as a red Tracks or a strange-looking Broadside.

The original 1984 painting by [[David Schleinkofer]] showed the Transformers battling in deep space. The 1985 toy assortment was shown fighting in Earth orbit, with the planet sustaining some massive damage below them. In 1986, they were on the barren surface of a planet, centered around Metroplex. (1985 and 1986's were painted by Jeffrey Mangiat.) The 1987 battle was once again in deep space, with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] as the clear centerpieces; 1988 was likewise set in deep space.

[[File:SpaceshotAngry.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I'll finish you yet, Dudley Do-Right!]]
With the proliferation of Pretenders and [[Micromaster]] bases in 1989, the standardized back-of-box art was replaced with a series of rather crude and cartoonish hand-drawn scenes, each showing a few of that year's characters engaged in combat, typically the toy type (Micromaster base, Mega Pretender, etc.) that was being sold in the package. The line art for these illustrations was apparently all done by [[Richard Marcej]] [http://www.baboonbooks.com/portfolio/Illustration_images/Battle%20Scenes/TransbattleIllus.html], who was creditably also responsible for much of the higher-quality character art from earlier years.

The Action Masters in 1990 did get a more traditional mural painting, showing a battle in low Earth orbit, complete with ground vehicles flying through space.

With the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, the classic box styles returned, including the back of box mural art.
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=====TakaraTomy=====
For the back-of-box artwork Takara initially reused the 1984 painting for their initial releases in 1985, but later switched to a heavily modified version of Hasbro's 1985 back-of-box art, altered to include several more characters, most prominently [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], while at the same time totally removing the non-Takara toys such as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. For 1986, Takara had a totally unique piece of artwork in a similar style spotlighting the 1986 Scramble City combiner and citybot toys, in addition to also reusing Jeffrey Mangiat's 1986 mural on other boxes. For 1987 and 1988, Takara again used the same back-of-box artwork as Hasbro, but 1989's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (toyline)|Victory]] line by necessity used a totally new piece of artwork spotlighting the unique-to-Japan toys. [[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]] did away with a fully painted battlescene, the back of the boxes simply including photographs of the main line. 1991's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]] on the other hand had two new battlescenes painted for the line, one spotlighting Sky Garry and Grandus, and the other one appropriately featuring Star Convoy. [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]], like Zone, retained the painted character artwork but did not feature a new battlescene.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G1ZapWindbreaker boxart.jpg|thumb|left]]
''Generation 2'' featured a combination of retouched (or redrawn-to-look-as-if-it-were-retouched) Generation 1 (obviously for the repainted or retooled Generation 1 toys) and all-new artwork to accompany the new toys. This new artwork was closer in resemblance to the artwork seen in the last years of Generation 1 than the early art.

Some of ''Generation 2''{{'}}s package art was reproduced on a series of pack-in [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]s.
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====TakaraTomy (''Transformers G-2'')====
With the reintroduction of Transformers to Japan in 1995, Takara elected to try a new approach by utilizing computer generated models to represent the characters on the packaging instead of painted artwork.
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===Beast Era===
====''Beast Wars''====
[[File:Sonar-bw-packageart.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The Batclaw.]]
''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' continued the painted-art standard of Generation 1, though now in a more exaggerated, aggressive style befitting the aesthetics of the age of the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' by veteran Hasbro artist [[Doug Hart]]. Occasional use of the mutant head feature on the early ''Beast Wars'' toys led to a particularly dramatic contrast with the more restrained show models.

[[File:Rampage-backofthebox.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Terror Claws, the nemesis of Echowarrior.]]

Three of the largest ''Beast Wars'' toys (the Transmetals [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]]) featured a "schematic" drawing of the toy in robot mode on the back of the box, in blue line-on-black form, alongside a photograph of the actual toy. The drawing had call-outs for such [[Power Plans|bizarre technical details]] as "[[galva-conductor]]s", "terror claws", "space cruiser wings", and "LED smart missile plasma cannons".

The later Transmetal 2 toys [[Tigerhawk]] and Megatron omitted the line art and used the toy photo to call out the techno-nonsense. These two toys also featured added box art placed so that the toys, visible through the box's plastic window, appeared to be firing their weapons. Megatron, for example, appeared to have a stream of fire spewing from his dragon head's mouth.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'')=====
Takara initially returned to hand drawn artwork for the first several releases of their Beast Wars line in 1997, but rather than repurpose the U.S. artwork for the relevant toys, these were all-new renditions that, where appropriate, were based on the characters' visual appearance in the Beast Wars TV show (Optimus Primal having a mouth, for example). Shortly into the line, Takara abandoned the hand drawn artwork and returned to computer generated models, which were done in a style reminiscent of the Beast Wars animated series.

Takara continued this package style through the two subsequent "Beast" lines, [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]] and [[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1999 (Beast Wars Neo)|Beast Wars Neo]], with only the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autoroller]]s using traditional-style box art. [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals]] abandoned character artwork on the boxes altogether in favor of larger windows to show off the toys.
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====''Beast Machines''====
The ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline was the first to break with the tradition established by Generation 1. Most packages featured the CGI-rendered robot mode of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], rather than the character whose toy was being sold. For the "The Battle for the Sparks" subline, Cheetor was replaced by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] in [[beast mode]]. The "Dinobots" subline featured [[T-Wrecks]] in beast mode.

The CGI model of boxed characters who appeared on [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|the show]], such as [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], appeared on the back of their boxes alongside their profile.
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===''Machine Wars''===
''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' was composed of mostly repaints/retools from the 1992 European Generation 1 toyline and previously unused ''Generation 2''. The only packaging art created for the line was the art for [[Hubcap (MW)|Hubcap]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]. [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] used art from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]] they were [[redeco]]es of. The Basic jets used recolored [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] art, and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] used [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]]'s art. Oddly, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] didn't use [[Thunder Clash]]'s art, but instead used a heavily edited version of Laser Optimus Prime's art. (As a result, Prime's box art indicates that the toy has a mouthplate, which is not the case.)
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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] restored individual character portrayals to the front of packages... but these were simply computer-enhanced photographs of the actual toys within, often transformed to varying degrees of accuracy. The Japanese ''Car Robots'' releases continued to use the type of CGI boxart used on the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' toys.
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====TakaraTomy (''Car Robots'')====
[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]] featured new computer-generated artwork on the line's boxed figures, with carded figures simply featuring the toy's corresponding collectors' card (complete with a CG rendition of the character) placed in a window above the figure.
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===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada''====
[[File:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|]]
With the new ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline and franchise continuity, Hasbro's ''Transformers'' packaging returned to hand-drawn character art for the first time since the end of ''Beast Wars''. Drawn by artists from [[Dreamwave Productions]], this art followed a comic book style with modern Photoshop colouring, rather than the hand-painted work of Generation 1.

This art was also reproduced onto a collectible sticker that was included with all ''Armada'' toys from the Super-Con size class and upwards.

*The Mini-Con class toys featured a single piece of artwork of one of the Mini-Con team members on the insert tray card
*The Super-Con class toys did not feature artwork directly on the packaging card itself, instead opting to display the collector sticker in the packaging bubble.
*Max-Con, Giga-Con, Super Base and Supreme class toys all featured art directly printed onto the packaging.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Legends of the Microns'')=====
The [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Legends of the Microns]] toys, much like Generation 1 before it, simply repurposed the artwork as drawn by Dreamwave Productions. Also like later Generation 1 figures, Takara altered the colors of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|some]] characters where necessary to reflect their slightly different colors in the Japanese marketplace, and had new artwork done for the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Magna Convoy DX Set]] in a similar style.
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====''Energon''====
[[File:Energon Perceptor cardart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Hahahaha, I've got your purse!]]
The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline featured the same style of comic artwork first seen in the ''Armada'' line, this time featuring all of the characters included in a toy package where possible (for example, an entire Mini-Con team as opposed to just a single member as seen during ''Armada''). Once again, artists affiliated with Dreamwave Productions provided the artwork. Similarly to ''Armada'', for toys Deluxe class and upwards the packaging art was reproduced on collectible tech spec cards included with paperwork or taped inside the packaging bubble.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Super Link'')=====
Consistent with the corresponding animated series, the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]] toyline utilized CG artwork taken directly from the character models as used on the TV show.
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====''Cybertron''====
[[File:Armorhide-UTA.jpg|left|100px|thumb|It's gonna be a Cybertronsical Transformertastic Snit in the [[Pit (BW)|Pit]]! Only $49.95 on Pay-Per-View!]]
''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'s'' packaging artwork headed in a dramatically different direction to the previous years, dropping the comic book style in favour of focusing on the upper torso of the character while they were in a 'ready to fight' pose, similar to the advertising [[posters]] of boxing matches. The artwork was drawn mostly by now-freelance ex-Dreamwave artists, and coloured in a style passably similar to the painted Generation 1/''Generation 2'' art.
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=====TakaraTomy (''Galaxy Force'')=====
As with Super Link before it, [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]] simply used the character's CG models from the accompanying animated series as the character artwork on the boxes. In the cases of non-show characters like [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runabout]], hand-drawn artwork was used instead.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
The ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' series featured a wide range of previously seen art, from the original 1980s packaging art to the ''Transformers Collection'' reissue artwork by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]. Additionally, all-new art by Dreamwave artist/president [[Pat Lee]] was commissioned for several of the later reissues, coupled with a few instances of recycled artwork originally drawn by Lee for the covers of Dreamwave's [[Prime Directive|first Generation 1 mini-series]].
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:KingAtlas-card.jpg|120px|thumb|Hey! Come back with my purse!]]
''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging art were mostly by the Dreamwave affiliated artists, but while the penciling was of the same general quality and style of the mainline art, the colouring was often much flatter and lacking in depth. Additionally, some toys featured artwork by Hasbro's in-house artists attempting to emulate the then-popular Dreamwave style, to extremely varied results.
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:Swindleart.jpg|100px|thumb|Combaticon Night Fever]]
The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toyline originally featured the same style of full-body artwork seen in the other ''Transformers'' toylines at the time, once again by various Dreamwave artists (namely [[Pat Lee]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Joe Ng]], [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Marcelo Matere]]). However, when the packaging style switched to the large plastic bubble/cardboard tray configuration in late 2005, the packaging art style—now entirely drawn by Marcelo Matere—was changed to emulate the focused upper torso style seen in the ''Cybertron'' toyline, though the art was coloured more closely to the comic book style.
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===''Classics''===
Similarly to ''Robots in Disguise'', the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline was created as a 'filler' line, to plug the gap between the end of ''Cybertron'' and the beginning of the 2007 live action movie toyline. As such, Hasbro once again returned to using photographs of the toys instead of actual drawn artwork.

A feature of the packaging was a card on the front that, when moved, revealed one of the toy's modes.
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====TakaraTomy (''Henkei! Henkei!'')====
[[File:Henkei C-08 Prowl box art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You don't want him pulling you over on the road.]]
[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] used both toy photography and original art for their packaging art. The first four waves ([[List of Japanese ID numbers#Henkei! Henkei!|C-01 to C-06 and D-01 to D-04]]), plus C-18 Minibot Attack Team and C-19 Minibot Spy Team used simple toy photos of them in robot mode, [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Skyfire]] in vehicle mode. The remaining waves had hand-drawn artwork done by artist [[Naoto Tsushima]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Starscream in his elder years.]]
''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures use photographs for their box art, but also have "real" package art on the covers of their [[Instructions|instruction booklets]] and on their included collectible cards.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' featured ''extremely'' cute [[super deformed]]-style artwork of the figures.

===Live-action film series===
====''Transformers'' (2007)====
[[File:Blackout-packageart.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Like most movie characters, he could stab you with his head.]]
[[File:Brawl-cyber-slammer-boxart.jpg|125px|thumb|Cyber Slammer [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], adorable death machine.]]
The majority of the "main line" toys from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]] featured a very exactingly detailed mugshot of the character (seemingly hand-painted), surrounded by technological greeblies. The characters featured in the film appear to use the movie models as a starting point, though there are some difference in coloration and detail.

In Europe, this art was replaced by a photo of the toy in robot mode, which was also used on the rear of the packaging. Some of this art (as well as the packaging design) was also used by several licensed merchandise manufacturers.

The [[Fast Action Battlers]] and [[Cyber Slammers]] sublines had traditional hand-drawn art, but done in a more rounded, 'cuter' style to fit the younger target age group of the toys.

The [[Real Gear Robot]]s opted to use a closeup photograph of the toy's upper torso, similarly to ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', while the Target-exclusive Scout class range of redecos lacked any sort of packaging art.
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====''Revenge of the Fallen''====
[[File:ROTFBlowpipe headdesign.JPG|thumb|upright=0.85|left|[[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]]'s package art.]]
[[File:Demolishor-packageart.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]'s package art.]]
The return to the live-action movie toy line with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' sees a return to minimalist character artwork. Instead of the 2007 movie line's head-on, forward-facing headshots, the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toy line uses three-quarter profiles of the head.
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====''Dark of the Moon''====
[[File:DarkSteelPackagePic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Darksteel's package art.]]
''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' once again returned to the live-action movie-style minimalist character artwork, all the while taking some cues from the previous 2010 toyline. Instead of the 2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line's three-quarter profiled head-shots, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|most]] Deluxe-class toys and all [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] playsets now depict a rendered bust-like shot of the character, seen from a slightly upward angle and with the characters staring off into the distance. The Voyager, Leader, and Cyberverse Commander classes have rendered vehicle forms instead, also seen from an angle. The art itself takes a big step forward, with the renders themselves (which were made by [http://www.indigostudios.com/news/2011/07/1934/ Indigo Studios]) being ''ridiculously'' detailed and shiny, looking almost realistic and being as close to the live-action movie aesthetic as possible. This even applies to some non-film characters, like [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]] and [[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]], who received incredibly detailed mugshots that make them look like they could plausibly be rendered and easily fit alongside the other robots on film.
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====''Age of Extinction''====
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====''The Last Knight''====
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====''Bumblebee''====
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====''Rise of the Beasts''====
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Prowl-animated-packageart.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Three annoying companions, two bladed mecha stars, and a ninja in a park tree.]]
[[File:Ratchet-animated-packageart.jpg|85px|thumb|Grumpy bot for sale.]]
The ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' line predominantly uses character models and promotional images from the actual [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated cartoon]], which is a first for the North American Transformers toyline.

The Deluxe packaging features a large image of the character, showing the bulk of their body and generally in an action pose, on the front of the plastic packaging bubble. A different image is used as a smaller mug shot on the side of the bubble and on the back of the card by their quote, possibly making ''Animated'' the first series to give each toy ''two'' unique pieces of character package art.

This layout is replicated for the Voyager size-class toys, though obviously the front and side images are printed on exterior cardboard.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Prowl-universe2008-packageart.jpg|100px|thumb|DO NOT WANT]]
The all-new ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' sees a return of comic book-style packaging art, with an upper torso drawing of the character printed either on the carded package or the box. To the amusement of all, some of the art also sees a return of the [[Dull surprise|glassy-eyed, slack-jawed expressions]] first seen during the days of Dreamwave Productions. Artist [[Marcelo Matere]] commented [http://mmatere.deviantart.com/art/Prowl-Classics-boxart-81892593?offset=10#comments on his deviantART page] that Hasbro had requested a more static, statue-like depiction for this line.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Highbrow TF2010 boxart.jpg|thumb|left|110px|[[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]]'s package art.]]

The secondary-title-less [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] changes the Voyager [[size class]], with ''all'' toys in that size now being packaged in [[robot mode]]. As a consequence, the package art now depicts each toy in its [[alternate mode]] on the front of the packaging, with the robot mode art being placed on the side of the packaging, just above the [[bio]]. The Leader-class and Scout-class toys remain packaged in their robot modes, so they get the same treatment, although the small size of the Scout class limits their art to their alternate mode.
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===''Power Core Combiners''===
[[File:SteamhammerPackageArt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|[[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] with his [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]]. PELVIC THRUST. WOOOO!]]
The [[Power Core Combiners]] are also packaged in robot mode, so the two-packs feature their combined alternate mode/[[Mini-Con]] art. The five-packs' package art only depicts the [[Combiner|combined robot]] mode, however.
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===''Generations''===
The third iteration of the Classics/Universe franchise, the Deluxe-only ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' line has ''two'' styles of packaging art, reflecting how it's essentially two separate lines connected by name. The first line of Generations toys were done with packaging art similar to Universe's style. However, the robots usually didn't suffer from [[Dull surprise]], and are a fair bit smaller. The second iteration of Generations, released in 2012 as a toyline for ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' in all but name, have a much larger render of the respective robot behind the line's title.
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy''====
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=====''Titans Return''=====
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====''Studio Series''====
''Studio Series'' boxes up until 2025 (see below) had three images of the character; the front being a render of most of the character's body, the left side showing a bit less of the same render, and the right side zooming in for a close-up of the character's face. The renders used will vary between one from a film's marketing material or an original render created exclusively for the toyline. This may result in the character getting their first render, period; as was the case with examples like [[Crowbar]] and [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], the latter of whom's render was notably the first high-resolution look at his final character model from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.

For characters who do have a pre-existing render already, and if they have appeared in multiple films, the render will be pulled from the movie the toy is representing. For example, the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SS32|2018 Voyager class figure]] of Optimus Prime uses renders dating back to the 2007 film's release; while his 2018 Leader class figure representing his flight mode from ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' uses renders created for that film. There are a few exceptions for characters who didn't receive a new render for a new film and simply didn't receive a new render for ''Studio Series'' either; such as [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], whose initial ''Dark of the Moon'' figure uses the renders of him from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, while [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] uses another render of his original body-type's owner [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. This practice has also unfortunately shown how much the renders of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' characters like [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] are showing their age due to being from two console generations ago as of the toy's release, as they look particularly grainy on the right side of the box for the close-up.

Some figures have seen their packaging art renders edited to more accurately reflect their on-screen appearance, such as [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], whose render on the front of the box is new and incorporates the expressive mouth that the concept art (seen on the sides of his box) lacked. The Fallen's packaging art and renders also saw an edit of his concept art render but with the updated face seen in the final film added. Others have rather inexplicable edits; Megatron's [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#SS54|2020 Voyager figure's render]] has his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' head on his 2007 body, while the aforementioned ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus has his wings poorly slapped on behind him. Another oddity came up with 2024's [[Wheeljack (ROTB)|Wheeljack]] Deluxe, which features his vehicle mode on the front of the box instead of his robot mode; however, 2025 saw further toys such as [[Galvatron_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|'86 Galvatron]] and [[Hatchet_(DOTM)#Studio_Series|Hatchet]] with their vehicle modes on the front of the box, starting an official new trend.

From 2022-2023, starting with [[Starscream_(G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Coronation Starscream]], the Leader class figures saw the front of their boxes have expansive package art to take advantage of the new window-less format. 2024 would see the return of window packaging.

2025 would see a refresh of the line's packaging with the return of windows, and now having both the character's robot mode and vehicle mode render on the front of the box, sacrificing the render of the robot mode on the right side of the box as a result. All of this is done with original artwork as opposed to pre-existing renders for the movie and ''War for Cybertron'' game rosters. The back of the box has a header section featuring a screenshot or promotional image of the character from their source material.

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
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=====''Siege''=====
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=====''Earthrise''=====
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=====''Kingdom''=====
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====''Legacy''====
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=====''Evolution''=====
''Evolution'' would feature a large collage that highlighted many of the characters from the first wave of the year. Dominating the center of the art is a close-up of [[Nemesis_(G1)#Legacy_2|Nemesis]] that homages the cover of "[[Rules_of_Disengagement_(issue)|Rules of Disengagement]]" that featured the iconic close-up of [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], also giving him a highlight since the year saw his first toy being released. At the time of the package art's debut, Nemesis had not been announced yet, but Hasbro specified that the character ''wasn't'' Tarn, providing a sneaky hint towards the Titan figure of 2023; her alternate mode is also towards the top right to further foreshadow her. Above her is ''Armada'' Optimus Prime, the Commander figure of the year. She is flanked by major releases from the first wave's toys like ''Armada'' [[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#Legacy|Hot Shot]] and [[Lio_Convoy#Legacy|Leo Prime]], while below her lies a charge of Junkions and Dinobots, representing the Junkion combiner gimmick for the year and the Core class Dinobot series. Also notable towards the top left is a space bridge from the ''Animated'' universe, as a way to commemorate ''Animated'' [[Prowl_(Animated)#Legacy|Prowl]] getting a toy and being the first mainline ''Animated'' toy since the line's cancellation.

This collage is split in half for each toy box's left side, and can be lined up with another box to form the full art. The front cover of the box is a render of the character's alternate mode, while the right side has a headshot and a full robot mode render for the character.

=====''United''=====
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===Aligned===
====''Prime''====
[[File:Thundertronpackagingart.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Package art of "Robots in Disguise" [[Thundertron]], a character who had previously only existed in [[Transformers: Exiles|prose]]... and a canceled [[Transformers Online (2012 video game)|Chinese MMORPG]].]]
[[File:Shockwave CGI Packaging 1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Package art of "Beast Hunters" Voyager Class [[Shockwave (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Shockwave]], seen here wearing his fancy removable toy-accurate "beast armor", and, er, saluting?]]
There were essentially three toylines under the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' banner.
=====''First Edition''=====
The first toyline was "First Edition", a "preview" toyline of sorts which featured package art consisting of touched-up concept art of the cast of Prime.
=====''Robots in Disguise''=====
The "main" toyline was "Robots in Disguise", and used CGI renders of the characters for its package art. For [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed characters, (such as [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]], a [[retool]] of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]]) the CGI was often modified, featuring different colors, heads, and even poses/angles.

=====''Beast Hunters''=====
The third and final toyline was "[[Beast Hunters]]", which still used CGI renders for its package art. A CGI render of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] in his dragon mode was featured in some way on all of the packages, and the Deluxe Class and Cyberverse toys lacked individual package art, using only toy stock photos, whereas only the Voyager and Ultimate Class toys continued to use CGI renders.
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====''Rescue Bots''====
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=====''Rescue Bots Academy''=====
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====''Triple Combination: Transformers Go!''====
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====''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)====
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=====TakaraTomy (''Adventure'')=====
===''Cyberverse''===
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===''EarthSpark''===
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===''One''===
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==Around the world==
===Europe===
[[File:AltPrimeUSEuro.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No deceptive advertising allowed.]]
For a long time, [[Multilingual packaging|European packaging]] had featured the same package artwork as the toys' respective North American versions (and, in the case of the European exclusive toys from the early Nineties, its own unique artwork). However, during the last waves of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' (specifically, beginning with the second wave of the Superion Maximus limbs, [[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]), the package art was replaced with airbrushed [[stock photography|stock photos]] of the toys themselves on European packaging. The same happened with European ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging starting with [[Windcharger (G1)#toys|Windcharger]] and [[Swindle (G1)#toys|Swindle]]. From then on, European ''Transformers'' packaging omitted any artistic renditions of the toys in favor of strictly accurate depictions of the products themselves (at least as "accurate" as Hasbro's early hand-painted/airbrushed prototype stock photography can be).

After the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] and [[Fast Action Battlers]] from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 Movie toyline]] had started to feature package art for the European packaging again, this policy was abandoned entirely with the advent of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' in 2008, resulting in a full-scale return of character artwork.

No official explanation for these changes has ever been given by Hasbro. The most likely reason is a newly introduced European Union guideline (subsequently implemented into national law) regarding "misleading advertising", which ''could'' be interpreted to extend to artistic renditions of products on the packaging, especially in [[:File:SuperionMaximusCatalogArt.jpg|poses not actually possible with the toy]]. The question, however, is why artistic depictions suddenly became okay again several years later.
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===Canada and Latin America===
[[File:UniDelWave1USCALA.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|It's ''Beast Machines'' all over again!]]
The [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] line also saw a strange twist for the [[Multilingual packaging|trilingual packaging]] used by Hasbro for the Canadian and Latin American markets: All the Deluxe Class figures only sport the character art of one "representative" toy per wave (Wave 1: [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], Wave 2: [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], Wave 3: [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]) on the front of the card, regardless of which toy actually ''is'' in the packaging. (The artwork on the side of the bubble is correct, though.) The Voyager Class toys, meanwhile, feature no character artwork on the front of the box at all.
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==Collections==
===Transformers Tapestry===
[[File:TransformersTapestry.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Holy...]]
The [[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[2008]] [[Transformers Tapestry]] is a 750mm x 615mm wall scroll that was released in spring 2008. It featured head and bust shots of the box art of every Transformer released in Japan from [[1984]] until [[1995]].

===[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]===
A 296-page art book from [[IDW Publishing]] released in fall of [[2014]] featuring the packaging art of Generation 1 and Generation 2.

===[[Transformers: A Visual History]]===
Published in [[2019]], this 408-page book collects official Transformers artwork across multiple media. One of its chapters is focused on package art, starting at Generation 1 and continuing through ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]''.
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==External links==
*[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/ Botch's Transformers Box Art Archive] - covers Generation 1
*[http://pyresdomain.net/TF/BeastBoxArchive/ Pyre's Domain - Beast Wars Box Art Archive]

[[Category:Toys]]

Prima

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[[File:Prima.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Prima? What? It's a manly name.]]
'''Prima''' (aka '''Prima Prime''') is the first [[Transformer]]. Created by [[Primus]], he was appointed the Warrior of Light and given the legendary [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] sword with the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in its hilt. Chosen to lead the [[Thirteen]] against their eternal enemy [[Unicron]], he and the rest of the Thirteen were made stewards of Primus' planetary form, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

It is uncertain what relationship Prima has, if any, to [[Primon]], another early Matrix bearer.

{{quote|We are '''Primus'''. We are '''Prima'''. We are '''Prime Nova'''. We are '''Sentinel Prime'''. We are '''Optimus Prime'''.|The essence of the Primes|"[[Dark Creation]]"}}

==Conceptual history==
[[File:DarkCreation we would know more.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Prima's first named appearance in the form of [[Ancient Autobots|spooky Matrix ghost]] narration.]]
The [[generic]] ancient warrior that would one day be known as Prima first appeared in [[1986]] as what the script designates as "Powerful Robot" in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode, "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]", created by writer [[Flint Dille]] and character designer [[Floro Dery]] as part of a walking tour of Cybertronian history via [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-induced vision experienced by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] in the cartoon's present day. Created by the [[Quintesson]]s, "Powerful Robot" was the instigator of the [[Autobot Rebellion|original rebellion]] of the Autobots against their masters and one of the most ancient Matrix wielders witnessed by Rodimus, being preceded only by "[[Primon|Ancient Robot]]".

In [[1988]], [[The Primal Scream|issue #61]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 comic]]—written by [[Simon Furman]]—featured the first and only appearance in the series of the first Transformer to carry the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], a blue-and-yellow robot who was one of the first generation of Cybertronians created by Primus. Though unnamed in this story, a few issues later, [[Dark Creation|issue #65]] provided a full list of Matrix bearers; the first name on the list was "Prima," implicitly identifying the blue-and-yellow robot as this character.

Furman continued exploring the origins of the Transformers in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]], with "[[The Power and the Glory]]" giving Optimus Prime a glimpse into Cybertron's primordial past, where he sees a purple-and-yellow Transformer emerge from the planet's surface as the explicitly first Transformer created by Primus. This "first Transformer" was not depicted as a Matrix wielder, nor did the comics suggest that this character was the same one seen in "The Primal Scream". Prima's placement among the Matrix wielders would be further muddled by the [[BotCon 1999]] story "[[Reaching the Omega Point]]" (also by Furman), which established a character called [[Primon]] as the first one to hold the Matrix, not Prima. Simon Furman's non-answer in an interview,<ref>{{citesocial|name=Andrew Sorohan|quote="We are Primus. We are Prima. We are Prime Nova. We are Sentinel Prime. We are Optimus Prime. We are THUNDERWING!" Where does Primon (introduced in the BotCon "Omega Point" text story) fit in?}} {{citesocial|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713070554/http://www.alteredstatesmag.com/features/qanda/sfurman_3.php|quote=Umm... pass. The Matrix forgot?|name=Simon Furman|site=Altered States Magazine|year=2002|month=10|day=30|title=A Little Q&A; With... Simon Furman}}</ref> claiming "The Matrix forgot", did little to mend this continuity error.

[[2004]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide]]'' (yet again by Furman) declared Prima to be one of the "Thirteen Original Transformers" alongside the [[Liege Maximo]] and [[the Fallen]]. Though not actually set in the world of the Marvel comic, ''The Ultimate Guide''{{'}}s re-used a panel from the ''Generation 2'' comic showing the creation of the purple-and-yellow robot to represent the creation of Prima, effectively retroactively making the blue/yellow and purple/yellow Transformers the same character.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/y8xcna3xgv4.jpg|quote=Molded from the living skin and imbued with a fragment of Primus' own Spark, the first TRANSFORMER—named Prima—answers his creator's urgent call to arms!|name=Simon Furman|site=''Transformers: The Ultimate Guide''|year=2004|month=05|day=05|title=Cybertron}}</ref> Prima's role as a member of an ancient pantheon, the "first Transformer", and an early Matrix wielder, were now firmly established.

The actual dovetailing of the cartoon's rebel with the Marvel demigod occurred in the [[Ask Vector Prime#The Allspark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime]] back-up feature of [[2010]]'s ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' wherein one of Prima's brothers (the titular [[Vector Prime]]) revealed the two lineages to be one and the same, both declaring "Powerful Robot" an incarnation of Prima and knitting their respective predecessors, "Ancient Robot" and Primon, into one individual.

Prima recieved a big bump in notoriety not long after when he was solidified into the "definitive" version of the Thirteen workshopped by brand architect [[Aaron Archer]] as part of backstory for the 2010s "[[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]]" project. Showcased with a new design by [[Ken Christiansen]] during [[BotCon 2010]], Prima would be shown wielding his personal [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]]: a new incarnation of the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], carrying the Matrix in its hilt.<ref>{{citesocial|name=Alex Irvine|site=''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''|year=2010|month=06|day=23}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|title=Nexus Prime|name=Rik Alvarez?|site=[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 30|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #30]]|year=2009|month=12}}</ref>. Given the title "Warrior of Light",<ref>[[BotCon 2010]] Panel - HASBRO DESIGNERS: https://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc10/bc10hd.html</ref> Prima's personality would be fleshed out in [[2013]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]'', establishing him as a stick-in-the-mud warrior, leader of the Thirteen, and developer of early Cybertronian civilization. Prima's orderly nature would clash with Megatronus's brash and violent nature, leading to arguments that laid the groundwork for the [[War of the Primes]]. This feud between Prima and Megatronus would inform future characterizations of Prima in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] and the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]'s incarnation of [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]].

Prima would be featured in the [[2018]] ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' franchise with the name "Prima Prime", which would be reused for Prima's big screen debut in [[2024]]'s ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' as well as the [[2025]] ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' toyline. ''One'' introduced an incarnation of the character who ''wasn't'' a Matrix wielder: that role would be given to the film's Thirteenth Prime, [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]. ''Age of the Primes'' would introduce the first proper toy for Prima Prime, amalgamating his ''Covenant'' and "Powerful Robot" designs together.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Ross]] (English)|[[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Alexander Allerson]] (German)}}

[[File:Powerfulrobot ffod.jpg|right|thumb|I am Sparktacus!]]

In Cybertron's ancient past, an underperforming mechanoid was smelted down by its [[Quintesson]] masters, and reforged into a powerful robot who, through unknown circumstances, became the second documented bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. This powerful robot was unusual amongst his consumer goods brethren in that he was equipped for combat, and was made to battle in the Quintessons' gladiatorial pits. He found the endless fighting repellent, and, after one particular battle with [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|another robot]], decided to strike back at his masters, leaping at the group of Quintessons that had been watching the match. He was blasted out of the air, and fell to the ground in a smoking wreck, apparently deceased. The Matrix was passed to a [[Prime Nova|brooding robot]], who succeeded him as its bearer.

When [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] journeyed inside the Matrix, this powerful robot was the second guide he encountered, and he told him the story of the Quintessons' gladiatorial matches. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Primag2.jpg|left|thumb|Prima. For reals.]]
====Letters page====
After a reader asked who was the first Transformer, [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] stated that he didn't "think anyone knows who was actually the first ever Transformer", but was open to being corrected. {{storylink|Back from the Dead|''The Transformers'' #240 Dread Tidings}}

====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
After [[Primus]] had imprisoned his and [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s astral forms in asteroids, he reshaped his new body into the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. From the material of this world was born the first Transformer, Prima. Prima and his fellow Transformers were given the gift of [[transformation]], an ability that mirrored Unicron's own powers, so that one day they would be able to unite against him and defeat him. Prima was given the [[Matrix of Leadership|Genetic Matrix]], a powerful artifact endowed with Primus's own life essence, which would allow Prima to create further generations of Transformers. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}}

[[Prime Nova]] later became the next Matrix bearer after Prima. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Prima emerged from primordial [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the in-built power to bring forth new [[Transformer]]s through a process known as "[[reproduction#budding|budding]]", and the first few generations of Cybertronians were replicated in this way. However, the method of reproduction diluted [[Primus]]'s essence with each generation. This process reached a preprogrammed end, and Primus's progeny lost both their ability to bud and all memory of the process. Many, ''many'' years later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] witnessed visions of this ancient history after using a [[psychic amplifier]] to commune with the Matrix. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}

====''Classics''====
When [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] informed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]]'s team of the nature of the [[multiverse]] and the [[Origin Matrix]], he informed them that the multiverse had only one version of Prima and his siblings. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

===3H comics===
The Matrix was passed from [[Primon]] unto Prima, who subsequently bequeathed it to [[Prime Nova]]. {{storylink|Covenant (story)|Covenant}}

===Live-action film series continuity===
[[File:TalesoftheFallen4-notlikethis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Optimus got his father's everything.]]

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
After the Fallen was caught trying to harvest a [[Sun|star]] from a system with life, he turned on the other Primes and made war on them. In order to prevent the Fallen from harvesting the star, the remaining Primes (including Prima) hid the [[Matrix of Leadership|key to the harvester]] inside a tomb made of their own bodies and sealed it with their own life essence. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Prima's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''. Where the comics had used the "Protoform Optimus Prime" toy to represent Prima, this design is not used in the film, so identifying which one is Prima is not possible.}}

====IDW movie comics====
Prima proposed to the [[Dynasty of Primes]] that they should make it a rule to not destroy the stars from systems with life. He also renamed [[the Fallen]] after the latter intentionally destroyed such a system. When the Fallen attempted this again on [[Earth]], the original seven Primes battled him and fell one by one, until only Prima was left.<ref>The last Prime, based on Protoform Optimus Prime, was identified as Prima at the [[BotCon 2010]] "Hasbro Designer" panel, as per [[User talk:Rosicrucian#This may be a long shot, but...|audience members]].</ref> Prima let the Fallen chase him around the planet until he was weakened by overusing [[space bridge]]s, allowing Prima to gather his brothers' bodies and use their remaining power to banish the Fallen to his [[sarcophagus]]. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 4|Tales of the Fallen #4}}

Prima presumably created a [[Tomb of the Primes|tomb]] from his and his brothers' bodies to hide the [[Matrix of Leadership]], giving his own spark to seal it from within. Though the Fallen's evil would return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to kill the rest of the Dynasty, it would be his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|orphaned descendant]] who would be hidden away. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[File:TransformersVault-Prima.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Whoever lives by the sword shall die by the sword.]]
As the first of the Thirteen created, Prima was cast in the mold of Primus himself, a warrior of great virtue and nobility who placed the greater good above all else. Though self-aware enough to not be a pompous leader to his siblings, he tended to take too much weight upon his shoulders, and his persistent conviction that he was always right made him difficult to deal with. He tended to clash with [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], who served as his opposite among the Thirteen, a warrior of darkness who represented a natural counterbalance to Prima's role as the warrior of light. Such arguments characterized their interactions while the Thirteen trained and prepared to take on the menace of [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]].

In the course of the battle with Unicron, Prima lost his grip upon his Star Saber when the Chaos Bringer assaulted the group with torturous visions. Although the Thirteen were able to shut Unicron down soon thereafter, they did not manage to do so before he had seized the convulsing Prima, put him in his mouth, bitten down, and spat his crushed body out.

Prima survived the experience, and the Thirteen turned to the business of building the beginnings of a civilization and society on Cybertron. Prima worked primarily with Vector Prime and [[Alpha Trion]], but their clique was treated with some degree of resentment by some of their siblings, as it was thought they were trying to control the actions of the others. Prima continued to grow even more detached as they continued their work, spending his time theorizing about the nature of the Thirteen, and categorizing them; he considered himself and other early members of the group to be forces of lawful good, but looked upon the last that had been created—chiefly, Megatronus and [[Liege Maximo]]—as chaotic and potentially evil. When Maximo discovered the writings Prima had made about this and then told Megatronus, a physical altercation between Prima and his dark opposite resulted, a permanent wedge driven between brothers. Prior to this, like Vector and Trion, Prima was confused by the blossoming love between Megatronus and Solus, but at the very least recognised it was something beautiful and that it made the pair happy, and for a time that was enough for him.

[[File:CoP war of the primes.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.25|"You think three on one will do any good? Do you have any power to defeat me?"]]

Some time later, when Prima discovered that Megatronus and Liege Maximo were working on a secret project of their own, creating a race of robotic creatures, he demanded it be shut down, suspecting them of having a sinister ulterior motive even if he could not see it. He forced the rest of the Thirteen into a vote on the matter and emerged victorious. This was to be the catalyst for the final falling out between the Primes: furious that she had voted against him, Megatronus subsequently argued with and inadvertently killed Solus. He retreated to the wilderness of Cybertron, but Prima and the others tracked him down and brought him back to face justice, only for it to become apparent that Maximo had set Megatronus up. Things quickly devolved into a chaotic free-for-all fight between the siblings, which ended with Maximo dead by uncertain hands. Megatronus was exiled for his crimes, and (with Solus' death still weighing heavily on him) requested Vector Prime to open a portal to send him to some far-off world where he would never do harm again. Prima instead offered him a ship that they'd been working on, expressing hope that perhaps if he traveled he might find some measure of peace or a way to suitably honour her. Megatronus was surprised by the conciliatory gesture and hoped Prima was right before taking his leave. Prima took custody of the Requiem Blaster and cast it into the depths of space.

As the rest of the Thirteen spread out into the universe, Prima was among those who decided to remain on Cybertron to guide the new race of beings that emerged from the [[Well of All Sparks]] after they interred the deceased Solus within it. Prima dubbed the more primitive and bestial of the creatures that emerged "[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]". He defended the more advanced, bipedal robots that came from the Well against the powerful [[Predaking (COP)|Predaking]] once. Prima fought Predaking to a standstill, and declared the bipeds off limits for Predaking's feasting. His show of strength cowed the Predaking into submitting to Prima's will, the only example of such submission in Predaking's long history. Predaking would occasionally catch sight of Prima observing from afar, but as he kept his word and no longer preyed on the bipedal Cybertronians, Prima was apparently content to simply keep an optic on things.

After the [[Great Cataclysm]], Prima vanished from the annals of history, and was no longer seen walking among the people of Cybertron. The surviving Cybertronians soon forgot about the Thirteen as real people, remembering them only as the heroes of ancient folklore. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
[[File:OneShallRise1-Prima.jpg|thumb|left|He's the leader of the bunch. You know him well.]]

After Solus Prime created the Requiem Blaster for Megatronus, debate erupted among the Thirteen over whether so powerful a weapon should be allowed to exist. When the argument threatened to turn violent, Prima called for a vote on the matter; Megatronus won by one vote. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

When Optimus Prime received the Matrix from the [[core]] of Cybertron, he recognized it as the jewel from the hilt of Prima's Star Saber. Upon accepting the talisman into himself, Optimus had a vision of all its previous holders, all the way back to Prima himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

At some point statues of Prima and his siblings were made. They were placed in the chamber of the High Council. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Chaos Theory Part 2|''The Transformers'' #23]] (statue)}}

[[File:OP18 Thirteen in Crystal City.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|He also spent his free time writing strategy guides for video games.]]

Prima was one of the Primes who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] that rose to prominence on Cybertron following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]] from the planet, and fancied himself as the last of the Knights. Like four others, he was attracted to the [[Crystal City]] alliance, {{storylink|Origin Myths}} where he emerged as the leader of the [[Thirteen]]. [[Solus Prime]] eventually forged the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] which Prima came to wield.

Urged on by [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]], Prima oversaw a mission of colonization to expand the [[Pax Cybertronia]], sending the Titan [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] to colonize the neighboring world of [[Antilla]]. Despite his claims that the Cybertronians had only sought to bring the "light" of their perfect civilization to the galaxy, the colonialist ambitions of Cybertron were laid bare, and as a result Cybertron came to be shunned and hated by the inhabitants of the galaxy. Prima laid the blame for this at [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s feet and was eventually attacked by his fellow Prime in revenge, only being saved through Solus's sacrifice. This act sparked the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], and while Megatronus managed to flee, Prima captured his co-conspirator, [[Liege Maximo]], who was eventually exiled aboard [[Vigilem]].

[[File:OP18-PrimaDies.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Prima's brief foray into 1000-degree knife videos ended in disaster.]]

Aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]], Prima led Onyx and [[Alpha Trion]] to hunt down Megatronus and bring him to justice, eventually locating him on [[Tsiehshi]]. When Prima found his adversary, Megatronus promptly seized the Star Saber and turned it back on its wielder, bisecting him. Prima would never learn that the 'bot he had known as "Onyx Prime" was actually a convenient disguise assumed by a time displaced Shockwave from ten million years in the future, who proceeded to behead Megatronus before recounting to Alpha Trion a romanticized version of the battle that claimed Prima and Megatronus, now known as the Fallen, had slain one another.

The loss of his master caused Emissary to become distraught. After returning Onyx and Trion to Cybertron, Emissary interred Prima's remains within himself and set off for deep space, eventually crash-landing on prehistoric [[Elonia]] as a result of his systems being sabotaged by Shockwave. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

In Prima's absence his former seat of power, the [[Citadel of Light]], came under siege by Onyx's bestial hordes. After [[Nova Prime|Nova Major]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] managed to beat back the invaders, Alpha Trion arranged for Nova Major became Nova Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}} In the era that followed, Prima was regarded as having been the greatest of the Primes. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

[[File:GrandImperiumChaosTheory.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.95|''[[Transformers Vault]]'' is popular reading in the Grand Imperium.]]

Before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], statues of Prima wielding the Star Saber oversaw the [[Senate]] chamber within the [[Grand Imperium]] {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the [[Primal Basilica]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Caminus (planet)|Camiens]] were also known to swear by Prima's name. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

In early 2018, once the timeline had caught up with Shockwave's machinations, the scientist returned to Cybertron. After binding [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], he explained his journey to his old friend, including Prima's true fate. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}
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===Fun Publications===
[[File:Prima's Holomatter Avatar Zeus.jpg|upright=.5|thumb|left|"For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his ''heart.''"]]
[[Vector Prime]] described Prima as distant from his siblings in the Thirteen, weighed down by the responsibilities of the multiverse. Vector wished he had known his brother better. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}} When the Thirteen visited ancient [[Greece]], the [[holomatter]] avatar Prima used to interact with the natives inspired the myth of [[w:Zeus|Zeus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} During this time, he observed the animosity brewing between [[Liege Maximo]] and [[Solus Prime]] (who had manifested as Aphrodite and Hephaestus, respectively) and "bonded" them together in hopes they could work out their differences. His plan didn't succeed. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}}

Prima wielded the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] in the Thirteen's clashes with [[Unicron]]. When [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] began acting for evil causes, his siblings resolved to keep Prima's Star Saber out of Megatronus's hands, so Solus shattered it with her [[Forge of Solus Prime|Forge]]. [[Nexus Prime]] volunteered to hide fragments throughout the multiverse. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 30|Nexus Prime's profile}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/18/5}}

When Nexus Prime united the [[Terminus Blade]] and the Star Saber, Prima and the other members of the Thirteen were drawn to witness the event. Time and space were rewritten that day, as the walls between universal streams grew stronger and less permeable. A consequence of strengthening the multiverse's properties was that Prima and the original Thirteen could no longer continue to exist as multiversal singularities, and so they were splintered and scattered throughout the multiverse. And so the one became many, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Prima was among the spirits of former Autobot leaders who resided in the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and haunted [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] after he stole the artifact. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Power of the Primes'' toy bios===
Prima's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Prima's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes}}
{{note|For a list of every permutation of Prima's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
When the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] arrived in the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] system to try and make use of its [[space bridge]], the sight of it caused [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to swear by Prima. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:EnemyLine-Primastatue.jpg|thumb|Only in ''Cyberverse'' does Prima get a neat little hat.]]
Prima was one of the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}}

A statue of Prima was present in the [[Grand Imperium]]. Once the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]] had ravaged Cybertron, [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] met in front of Prima's toppled statue to reflect on their planet's sorry state and the mistake Optimus had made in launching the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

When the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] entered [[unspace]], Wheeljack swore by Prima. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

After the Great War had ended, the Autobots began rebuilding the Grand Imperium, with [[Grapple (Cyberverse)|Grapple]] constructing a new statue of Prima for the meeting hall. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Prima was one of the Thirteen Primes. {{storylink|End of Time}}

===''One'' film===
Prima Prime was one of the original thirteen Primes created by Primus. This Prima did not carry the Matrix of Leadership, as that honor was given to his brother [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]. He ruled with his siblings until the [[Quintesson]]s invaded. After years of war, he and the other Primes responded to the intel of a Quintesson council of generals reported by [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]], unaware that the aide was luring them into a trap. Prima was killed in battle with the other Primes, and laid there for fifty cycles until [[Alpha Trion]] borrowed his transformation cog and those of his siblings to bestow upon the miners that found their tomb.<ref>In the film, Prima's cog is shown going to [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], while the film's novelization states it went to [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]]. It doesn't ultimately have a significant effect on the story as a whole, so deciding which bot the cog went to somewhat becomes a matter of [[personal canon]].</ref> {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] called the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] "the sword of Prima" while in battle with [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]] for it. {{Storylink|Double Jeopardy (Earth Wars)|Double Jeopardy}}

[[File:Earth Wars Prima Prime Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
;'''Prima Prime Core'''
Prima's [[Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime Core]] (his "heart" as one of the primordial [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) fell to Earth under mysterious circumstances along with those of his siblings to become a hotly contested resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

*'''Effect:''' Extra damage to basic attacks for a limited time.

[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733780017183-Prime-Cores-Bot Prima Prime Core at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Most historical accounts agree that Prima was the first Prime. A fearsome warrior, Prima wielded the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] and the [[Skyboom Shield]]; some humans deified him as the god {{w|Zeus}}. {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:TF07-Protoform-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Guess who ya gotta buy now to finish your [[Thirteen]] collection?]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-05'''
:*''Accessories:'' Gun with flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I did the Pre-Earth/Entry mode Optimus Prime and Starscream that were made into toys|link=https://twitter.com/sketchyfig/status/1795868661787537424|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=05|day=29}}</ref>}}

{{note|Prima was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] from [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Protoform Optimus Prime]] in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]].}}

:Based upon the "[[Protoform]]" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the 2007 movie, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' "Protoform Optimus Prime" transforms into his "entry" mode. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides and Optimus Prime's trademark windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the "vehicle", creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[Automorph Technology]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have.

:In robot mode, he resembles previous Optimus characters: His angular chest windows are reminiscent of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], while his near-animalistic limbs and color scheme are evocative of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth. While an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble says "Exclusive movie poster!", it is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:This mold was also used to make ''Movie Advanced Series'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MAProtoform|Protoform Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ProtoformOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Protoform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-PotP-SDCC-2018-Throne-of-the-Primes-Prima.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"There's no such thing as a Prima Prime!"]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Throne of the Primes''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-43'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 26]], [[2019]]
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (throne designer, packaging artist)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Prima Prime" (ha ha, yes, Hasbro went with this naming) is a retool of the [[Solus Prime#Power of the Primes|Solus Prime]]/[[Octopunch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Octopunch]] inner robot with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil/backpack (seemingly inspired by the previous Protoform Optimus Prime repurposing and ''Covenant of Primus'' design's chest), packaged in the [[Throne of the Primes#Toys|Throne of the Primes]] set.

:This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the included [[Scepter of Sparks]] or [[Halo of Primus]] accessories. With the power of [[you]]r imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

:While Prima is a retool of Solus Prime (gang-molded with her included Octopunch decoy armor), it is unknown what gang-molded decoy armor he would have had as a hypothetical mass-retail Prime Master.

:This set debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018, and was later sold via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online. It was also available at general retail in Taiwan.

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[[File:TF-Generations-Special-Edition-Prime-Master-Prima.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"It's a real term! Look it up!"]]
<ul class = "iconlist>{{Bp-a1d1|'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Special Edition, 2018)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-44'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]

:''Power of the Primes'' "Special Edition" Prima Prime is a translucent redeco of the above figure, packaged with [[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Punch-Counterpunch]] in commemoration of the third iteration of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

:This set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States, initially revealed via preorder listing without any prior announcement from Hasbro. It was also available at general retail in Singapore.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-AOTP-Voyager-Prima-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]] was right, there is such a thing as a primer Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr1|'''Prima Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Prima Prime''' (プライマプライム)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-07'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' [[Star Saber (Thirteen)#Age of the Primes|Star Saber]] blade, Star Saber hilt, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Age of the Primes|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmcMC9nNoA Transformers Age of the Primes Reveal | Dive into the Legacy of the Thirteen Primes | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]]</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' "Prima Prime" is a Voyager-scale robot primarily based on his ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus]]'' [[:File:TransformersVault-Prima.jpg|design]]. His head is modeled after the "[[#The Transformers cartoon|Powerful Robot]]" later retconned to be Prima. He transforms into a Cybertronian armored lunar truck (with a hover mode!), and includes both the Star Saber and the Matrix of Leadership.

:Prima's Matrix, while the same style as most Matrices dating back to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'', is painted to resemble the [[Origin Matrix]] as it appeared in "[[Restoration|Another Light, Part Four]]" and can attach at the hilt of the Star Saber or store in Prima's chest. In vehicle mode, the sword can be mounted on the front bumper as a ram. Alternatively, the blade and crossguard can be separated from the hilt, and the former can then be stored with the top side up. Like the other Primes, his packaging and signature artifact are emblazoned with his personal emblem, with his being located on the Star Saber's crossguard. Certain TakaraTomy stock images show the hilt piece in gray, but the actual release has it in the same white as Prima himself, which is reflected in most other stock imagery.

:Exercise caution when rolling Prima in vehicle mode, as the robot head underneath may have its paint scratched if it is rolled onto the ground roughly.

:Prima Prime was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]], and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDYFD0uxHq_/ Designer commentary on Prima Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP07|Machine translation of Prima Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''
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==Notes==
[[File:POTP Prima and Megatronus concept.jpg|thumb]]

*Prima, like all members of the Thirteen, was once a [[multiversal singularity]] who existed as one being throughout all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
*Prima's Generation 1 cartoon [[character model]] appears to use [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] as a base, with heavily re-worked details.
*According to [[ABN]] in [[Recordicons issue 9|''Recordicons'' #9]], Vector Prime "always lies about Five Faces of Darkness". If true, this would mean that the guy from Five Faces is not necessarily Prima; we're keeping this page as-is because there's no objective evidence either way, and Prima is more convenient as a page title than "Powerful Robot".
*An idea from the [[Binder of Revelation]]—which has not made it into any fiction, and has been evinced only in the binder's profile page for [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] published in ''[[Transformers Vault]]''—posits that individual Transformers possess a "polarity" that indicates which of the Thirteen they can trace their lineage to. Based on Optimus's profile, Transformers descended from Prima possess a "Primian" polarity—but then, Optimus would later be revealed to actually ''be'' one of the Thirteen in Aligned continuity, so good luck figuring that one out.
*Hasbro representatives at [[BotCon 2010]], [[BotCon 2011]], and [[HasCon 2017]] pronounced Prima's name "Pree-muh" despite Prima's name being one along the lines of "[[Primus]]" and "[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]".<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/144732-hascon-2017-toy-reveals-megathread-prime-uh-or-preem-uh-pg-41/?p=3597912 Posts by crockalley and Sabrblade on the Allspark Forums, 2017/09/12]</ref> When his name is spoken by the [[Mistress of Flame]] in the ''[[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|Titans Return]]'' cartoon episode "[[Overlord and Emissary]]"—which is the first time his name is uttered in a ''Transformers'' work—it is pronounced more appropriately as "Prime-uh", a pronunciation that carries over to ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''.
*Before Hasbro settled on the unifying [[Prime Master]] gimmick for ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', full size toys of Megatronus and Prima were conceived, both redecos and retools of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Black Shadow (G1)#Titans Return|Sky Shadow]]/[[Overlord (G1)#Titans Return|Decepticon Overlord]] mold. They never made it past early ecosystem planning, as neither character was considered mainstream enough at the time for a full size retail release.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zsar8vxtng HASCON 2017: The Prime Wars Trilogy Panel ... See the story come to life!] panel recording on Seibertron.com's YouTube channel</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Prima Prime''' (プライマプライム ''Puraima Puraimu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiānjué Tiān''' (先觉天)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Cyberverse-Prima.jpg|''Cyberverse'' Statue of Prima concept art
File:Prima-Prime-One.jpg|''One'' film trading card art.
File:Prima OneConceptArt.jpg|''One'' film concept art.
File:AOTP Prima Prime concept art.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' concept art.
File:AOTP Prima boxart.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' packaging art.
File:AOTP Prima Prime Hasbro China promo art.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' promotional art.
</gallery>

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Solus Prime

2025-10-08T06:14:00Z

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[[File:Solusprime covenant profile.jpg|thumb|right|263px|Rosie the riveted.]]

Among the legendary [[Thirteen|original Thirteen Primes]], the smith '''Solus Prime''' is the Maker and creator. Known in legend as the first daughter of [[Primus]] (and thus the first [[female Transformer]] in Cybertronian history), she is beloved amongst her fellow Primes and her followers as much for her quick wit and caring personality as her seemingly limitless ability to forge objects to fit any need. If she has any flaw, it is that she is quick to anger, her righteous fury eager to spark at any perceived sign of injustice. She finds fulfillment in her arts, which is why she's particularly close to her siblings [[Nexus Prime|Nexus]], [[Micronus Prime|Micronus]], and [[Onyx Prime]], each creators in their own ways. Her closest relationship, however, is to [[The Fallen|Megatronus]], mightiest of the Primes. The two are bound by a burning passion unique among the Thirteen, and spend much of their time in each other's company. Granted it's a bit of a red flag the big lug is as hot-heated as she is without the brains to balance it, but we're sure those crazy kids will work it out.

Much of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|arsenal of heaven-rattling weaponry and reality shaping artifacts]] wielded by the rest of her pantheon are her handiwork, created via an icon of her own, the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], aided by her unique cognitive systems needed to wield it (made manifest in the in-built holographic simulations known as her [[Creation Lathe]]) as well as her adorable helper, [[Malleus Minotaurus]].

Her known surviving creations include:

{{collist|2|* The [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]]
* The [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]]
* The [[Chimera Stone]]
* The [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)|Apex Armor]]
* The [[Infinite Combinatoric]]
* The [[Chaos Edge]]
* The [[Cyber Caliber]]
* The [[Quill]]
* The [[Zeonomicon]]
* The [[Terminus Blade]]
* The [[Enigma of Combination]]
*[[Vector Sigma]] (with [[Micronus Prime]])
}}

That said, Solus Prime's influence extends far beyond the products of her own hands. The patron saint of the influential [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] colony world of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], she inspires perhaps the fiercest devotion of any of the gods, with the adherents of her [[Way of Flame]] occupying a [[Mistress of Flame|powerful place]] in Transformer society well into the present day.

Unknown to even her most ardent of acolytes, Solus hid one final weapon: Life itself, in the form of a [[Orthia|mighty warrior]] imbued with a fragment of her own power of creation. Sealed within a [[Female Autobots|select group]] of unsuspecting mortals of her choosing, this weaponer's weaponer is only to be unleashed in the face of an existential threat to Cybertronian kind. She can only pray her last Shield is never needed.

==Fiction==
===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
Solus Prime was the fourth Prime created by [[Primus]] to defeat [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]]. The builder and creator of the Thirteen, Solus opted to remain a free agent as the newborn Primes strategized for their upcoming battle against the chaos-bringer. As part of their training, Solus created a holo-suite, which contained a virtual copy of Unicron for the Primes to train against. The Primes quickly learned that their enemy was more than capable of trouncing them in direct combat.

Solus Prime befriended the conflicted Megatronus, building for him the first set of [[Dark Energon]] [[Dark Energon skin|skin]]s. At Megatronus's urging, she constructed the Requiem Blaster, a weapon that she considered virtually unstoppable. Doubtful at what she had created, the Requiem Blaster led to a heated debate amongst the Thirteen, with [[Liege Maximo]] pointing out that the moody Megatronus could easily turn on his brothers and become unstoppable. Solus Prime defended Megatronus, arguing that Megatronus- who had successfully resisted the temptation of his inner demons- was perhaps best suited to carrying the destructive weapon. Megatronus was proud of her speech, and Solus Prime continued to churn out new weapons and artifacts for her brothers, working closely with them in order to mimic some of their innate powers. Continuing their training, Solus worked with [[Quintus Prime|Quintus]], [[Micronus Prime]], and [[Alpha Trion]] to build a [[Vector Sigma|computer]] capable of predicting all of Unicron's potential moves.

Eventually, the time came to launch an assault on Unicron himself. Wielding her Forge and a sword, Solus led the charge through [[Vector Prime]]'s [[space bridge]] and onto Unicron himself. After [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] shut down Unicron from the inside, the weary but triumphant Primes headed back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Unbeknownst to them all, Unicron's presence had left them all a little more susceptible to their inner darkness.

[[File:COP-Megatronusshootssolus.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Yeah, we're not fond of this scene either.]]

In the era that followed, Solus continued to work at her Forge, building useful items for the burgeoning settlement of the Primes. She and Megatronus remained close to each other. Tensions between the Primes began to grow on the day that Solus refused to make a suit of armor for Liege Maximo, who claimed that he was building some robotic creatures for company. As a gift, Liege Maximo gave her one of the creatures, whom she adopted as a pet. After some wheedling from Maximo, Solus decided to forge the armor in question.

[[Prima]] and some of the other Primes got word of the "farm", and called a vote to decide its future. Solus voted against the continuation of the project, but not without a defiant remark aimed at Prima, who had cast aspersions on Megatronus's character.

Megatronus confronted Solus Prime over Maximo's suit of armor, which had been completed long ago but had never been delivered to its intended recipient. Their disagreement eventually grew into a full-fledged fight after Megatronus killed her pet, which had secretly been recording Solus Prime's actions. In the chaos, Megatronus fired the Requiem Blaster without thinking, fatally wounding Solus Prime. Before Solus passed away, however, she professed her love for him. Solus's body returned to the core of Cybertron and [[Primus]], and the passage it left behind became the [[Well of All Sparks]].

Following the death of Liege Maximo, the surviving Primes built a tomb in her memory, far away from Cybertron. There, they held a funeral for their fallen comrade. A repentant Megatronus attended the celebration, where he mused that Solus Prime had seen something good in him and that he would find a way to live up to that.

Following the beginning of Cybertronian civilization, one-thirteenth of Cybertron's population considered themselves descendants of Solus Prime, and possessed a very similar neural structure to their progenitor. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
Near the dawn of time, while the Thirteen were struggling with the threat of [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]], [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] commissioned Solus Prime to create a weapon of incredible destruction to use against the Chaos Bringer. Solus Prime had strong reservations, but after a long period of time managed to create the Requiem Blaster. She gathered the interested members of the Thirteen to witness a test of its powers, and leveled a mountain. She pointed out that power corrupts and worried that the existence of such a weapon could possibly lead to their own downfall. Ultimately, the Thirteen voted seven to six to keep the Requiem Blaster and not destroy it.

It was Solus Prime's sudden murder at the hands of the enraged Megatronus that caused the first major schism in the Thirteen. After Megatronus became The Fallen and was defeated by the remnants of the Thirteen, a tomb was fashioned for Solus Prime out of a meteor and set adrift in the stars, reachable only by a series of [[space bridge]]s.

Countless years later, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] came across Solus Prime's tomb while searching for a mystical artifact. A semi-sentient hologram of Solus Prime appeared and warned Optimus and his Autobots to leave. Solus Prime directed them towards a Space Bridge which would take them to the location of the lost Requiem Blaster.
{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[Image:OneShallRise1-SolusPrime.jpg|left|thumb|I'm a godly being from the dawn of creation... but I'm not [[Override Prime|the first female Prime]]?!]]
According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family|Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}} At some point statues of Solus Prime and the Thirteen were created and placed in the high council chamber. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}} In more recent times, her forge was among the artifacts sealed the [[Vaults]] of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and was later sent to Earth by Alpha Trion, where it was found and used by Optimus Prime and the Autobots. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
In the distant past, Megatronus destroyed Solus Prime. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 2}}

[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] occasionally swore by Solus Prime, {{storylink|True Colors}} as did [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}} {{storylink|Combine and Conquer}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Crucible|''Robots in Disguise'' #34]] (mentioned); [[The Sum and Its Parts|''Windblade'' #1]] (depicted)}}

[[File:Windblade 1 solus prime.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Rosie the Riveter. Wait, we already made that joke. Ah, crap.]]

In the age following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]], Solus Prime was one of the many Primes that arose on prehistoric Cybertron, tribal leaders who gathered like-minded followers. {{storylink|Heavy}} Approximately twelve million years ago, Solus and her tribe joined a coalition of like-minded Primes—[[Nexus Prime|Nexus]], [[Vector Prime|Vector]], [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]], and [[Alpha Trion]]—and founded the village that would eventually become the [[Crystal City]].

One evening, Vector brought news that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and his [[Darklands|Darklander]]s had invaded the neighboring city of [[Protihex|Protohex]] and slain [[Septimus Prime]]. Solus was unmoved, but when [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] arrived to confirm Vector's warnings, they agreed to join forces. The next morning, the Primes watched as Onyx's army of beasts battled the Darklanders until a trio of [[Titan (group)|Titans]] emerged from the ground and gave Onyx the opportunity to reach Megatronus and call for a truce. The eight Primes then agreed to an alliance, and were joined shortly afterwards by [[Prima]] and his northern alliance. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

Over the next two million years, the Primes ruled benevolently; Solus Prime became known for her friendship with Megatronus {{storylink|Heavy}} and her endless creativity, using her [[Creation Lathe]] to build the collection of weapons, artworks, and scientific devices that comprised the "Artifacts of the Primes." {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Solus even commanded the loyalty of a Titan, [[Caminus (Titan)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} In time, however, some of the Primes grew arrogant, and sought to preserve their hold on power by claiming that they were functionally immortal: it was falsely claimed that only a Prime could kill a Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

Unbeknownst to the other Primes, however, "Onyx Prime" was not who he appeared to be—in reality, "Onyx" was a convenient identity assumed by a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who sought to guide history along its preordained course while analyzing the variables that inevitably led his race to fall to civil war. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} Solus eventually forged a powerful sword for Prima that incorporated the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and dubbed it the "[[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]]" {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} causing "Onyx" to realize that—in order to maintain the timeline and ensure that the Matrix of Leadership would one day find its way to [[Nova Prime|its next bearer]]—he would have to engineer the fall of the Primes as history dictated.
[[File:TheFirstWhoWasNamed-MegatronusKillsSolus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.65|left|Alex {{w|Women in refrigerators|the refrigerator'd.}}]]

Following a disastrous offworld expedition, Prima blamed Megatronus for this failure; though Megatronus tried to convince Solus Prime that he had been in the right, she rejected his explanations, arguing that the Primes needed to use their powers to "light the way," not destroy indiscriminately. This rejection pushed him towards the more receptive [[Liege Maximo]], a betrayal that led to the two hatching a plan to stage a coup against Prima. When this treachery was revealed, Solus was able to defend Prima from the traitors, but at the cost of her own life—she was slain by her former friend Megatronus and impaled on her own Star Sabre. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} The fallout from this act would, in turn, spark the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], {{storylink|The Crucible}} and prompt some of Liege Maximo's own followers to turn against him; {{storylink|Heavy}} none of the Primes or their followers would ever learn that "Onyx" had deliberately orchestrated this entire sequence of events from the shadows. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

At some point before the [[Golden Age]], Caminus would leave Cybertron and colonize [[Caminus (planet)|a distant moon]] that he named after himself, founding a new Transformer civilization. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} This Transformer colony would develop a religion known as the [[Way of Flame]]. Based off the teachings and philosophies of Solus Prime, the religion deified the Thirteen as gods and venerated Solus Prime as the greatest among this pantheon, beliving that every Camien's [[spark]] contained a fragment of Solus's essence. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} On death, the devout held that all sparks returned to Solus Prime's forge, where it would be reincarnated as a new Cybertronian. {{storylink|The Life of Sideswipe}} The religious organization known as the [[Torchbearer]]s considered themselves servants of Solus Prime and organized themselves into groups of six to commemorate Solus Prime's Creation Lathe. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}}

===Fun Publications===
[[File:HephaestusSolusPrimeAVP.jpg|thumb|''Trust is not given, it’s forged'' ''Why should I lend him my support?'' ''He sacrificed his own cohorts!'']]
[[Vector Prime]] shared many happy memories with his sister. When the Thirteen spent time in ancient Greece of some [[universal stream]]s, the male holomatter avatar Solus used inspired/co-opted the myth of Hephaestus, blacksmith of the gods. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/20}} During this time, (s)he crafted the Aegis of [[Alpha Trion|Athena]] and the trident of [[Adaptus|Poseidon]], and was "bonded" to Liege Maximo (who manifested as the female Venus) by [[Prima]] in hopes of quelling the animosity that had flared up between them. It didn't go so well; "Interesting times," Vector Prime recalls. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/08}} Vector also noted that there were [[universal stream]]s where she was known as Solus [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/24}}

As the original Cybertronian master forger, Solus created the [[Zeonomicon]] for [[Logos Prime]] {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}} and the [[Terminus Blade]] for her siblings to cross dimensions in their campaign against Unicron, though the latter was soon rendered obsolete by technological advancement and carelessly discarded. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

As [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] began acting for evil causes, his siblings among the Thirteen resolved to keep the all-powerful [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]] out of his hands. To this end, Solus Prime used her [[Forge of Solus Prime|Forge]] to split the mighty blade into five pieces. [[Nexus Prime]] volunteered to split himself into five pieces to hide the five fragments across the multiverse. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/18}} {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}} The [[Origin Matrix]], the most powerful fragment, was hidden on prehistoric [[Earth]] of [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]] and time-locked by [[Vector Prime]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/18}}

Vector Prime stated that Solus went on to be the first of the Thirteen to perish. However, this was at a time after the opening of the [[Uniend|Uniend Cluster]] and soon before the [[Shroud]], so it is uncertain whether Vector was referring to the Uniend or non-Uniend version(s) of Solus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}}

After escaping from the clutches of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] in [[Axiom Nexus]], [[Vector Prime]] (deliberately playing up to the public image of himself as a doddering old fool) pretended to momentarily mistake his [[Axiom Nexus News]] colleague [[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]] for his sister Solus Prime. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/07/08}}

When [[Nexus Prime]] united the [[Terminus Blade]] and the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], the other [[Thirteen]] were drawn to the event—including an expression of Solus's singularity that existed from a time before she had perished. Time and space were rewritten that day, as the walls between the multiverse grew stronger and less permeable. A consequence of strengthening the multiverse was that Solus Prime and the original Thirteen could no longer continue to exist as multiversal singularities, and so they were splintered and scattered throughout the multiverse. And so the one became many, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
Solus Prime's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Solus's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|Octopunch / Solus Prime online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Solus Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Jaime King]] (English)}}
[[File:Machinima-POTP-Solus.jpg|thumb|left|Well, I'm sure this heavy red filter on the scene doesn't bode poorly for me in the slightest!]]
Solus Prime created many tools to help defend against [[Unicron]], including the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)|Requiem Blaster]]. After her lover Megatronus used the Blaster to vanquish Unicron, she welcomed him back to her forge. Its purpose now served, Solus believed the weapon should be destroyed to prevent its misuse, though Megatronus believed it was safer in his care. {{storylink|The Swamp}} The two began fighting over the weapon, inadvertently causing it to fire and mortally wound Solus. Dying in Megatronus's arms, her life force was released into the air before forming the Well of Sparks. {{storylink|Without Warning}} {{storylink|Consequences}} Because of her death, the other members of the [[Thirteen]] sealed the Blaster away and Megatronus began brainstorming a plan to reunite with Solus. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}}

Ultimately, Megatronus obtained the Enigma, Blaster and [[Matrix of Leadership]], combining their powers to siphon life energy from Transformers everywhere into the Well. As his team arrived and subdued Megatronus, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] watched as the energy coalesced and Solus began to reform. Confused by her circumstances, she asked Megatron what was happening to her, which he explained. She proceeded to only stand and observe as Megatronus eliminated each of his foes. {{storylink|Collision Course}} Horrified by what she witnessed, Solus repeatedly begged Megatronus to stop, directing the others to destroy the machine tethering her to the Well. The machine eventually released the relics, causing Solus to begin to fade away. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} Still begging for help and for Megatronus to stop, Solus took matters into her own hands and used the energy of the sparks to grow in size and grabbed Megatronus. Calling him out on the many atrocities he had committed, including causing her death, she pulled him down into the Well, killing them both and releasing all the accumulated sparks. {{storylink|Saga's End}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
Solus Prime was one of the [[Thirteen]], {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}} later generations sometimes invoking her name as a form of swearing. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}}

After gaining control of the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] believed he had pulled Solus Prime's spark back to the world of the living and implanted it into one of his "[[scraplet|children]]", though some questioned the legitimacy of his claims. {{storylink|Parley}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:ADustOfCrystals-AgeOfTheFirstforged.jpg|thumb]]

One of the Thirteen Primes, {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} Solus Prime forged the [[Matrix of Leadership]] during the [[Age of Primes]], an act that was said to be guided by Primus himself. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

She survived the end of the Age of Primes, living into the [[Age of the Firstforged]] where her own Ur-Forge brought forth new life on Cybertron. {{storylink|End of Time}} In that age, Solus Prime was once visited by a supplicant named [[Solomus]], who shared his vision for [[Crystal City]]. Solus and [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] helped Solomus bring his dream to fruition. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}}

===''Legacy'' marketing material===
[[Malleus Minotaurus]] was originally Solus Prime's blacksmith assistant.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/3Pkz6oTI7W4?feature=shared&t=2104|name=Mark Maher|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024|year=2024|day=07|month=03}}</ref>

===''One'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[María José Guerrero]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Solus Prime was one of the original thirteen Primes created by Primus. When the Quintessons invaded Cybertron, Solus fought with her fellow Primes against them. She would join the Primes in a secret meeting with the Primes' aide [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel]], unaware that it was a trap. As the Primes held their own, Sentinel enacted his plan and shot Solus with the deceased Nexus Prime's weapon. The force of the blast sent her flying into a pile of fallen [[Quintesson Soldier]]s, impaling her one of their blades. Solus and her kin laid there for fifty cycles until miners [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita]], and [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] discovered their bodies with Alpha Trion's message for help.

A vision of Solus Prime and the other Primes later appeared as Alpha Trion declared a damaged Orion Pax to be the next wielder of the Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
Micronus Prime worked with [[Solus Prime]] to create the system that would evolve into the supercomputer [[Vector Sigma]] during the [[Thirteen]]'s [[Expulsion of Unicron|ancient battles]] with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
In a [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|negative polarity universe]], the noble Megatronus sacrificed his life to protect Solus' own. His heroics would later be recounted by a heroic [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] to his [[Megatron (Movie)|evil doppelganger]]. {{storylink|Shattered Bridges}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}} Forge stuff}}

;'''Solus Prime Core'''
[[File:Earth Wars Solus Prime Core.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]

Solus Prime's [[Prime Master#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime Core]] (her "heart" as one of the primordial [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) fell to Earth under mysterious circumstances along with those of her siblings to become a hotly contested resource in the [[Earth Wars (conflict)|Earth Wars]]. {{storylink|Power of the Primes (Earth Wars)|Power of the Primes}}

*'''Effect:''' Regularly spawn turrets with health and damage output that scales with your own stats.

[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733780017183-Prime-Cores-Bot Solus Prime Core at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Solus Prime was the first female Transformer, and the ‘bot responsible for forging the various artifacts of the Primes. She was close to Megatronus, and in many accounts of the Thirteen her death led to the fall of the Primes. On Earth, some humans knew her as the god {{w|Hephaestus}}. {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}} Some Cybertronians believed that Solus Prime crafted the [[Enigma of Combination]] using her supernatural [[Forge of Solus Prime|Forge]]. The Torchbearers of Caminus venerated Solus Prime, and organized themselves into six in tribute to her [[Creation Lathe]]. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-Prime-Master-Solus-Octopunch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-d1| '''Solus Prime''' (Prime Master, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:* ''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-28'''
:* ''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[September 29]], 2018'''
:* ''Accessories'': [[Octopunch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Octopunch]] decoy armor, tentacle device
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Solus Prime is a [[Prime Master]] with [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] decoy armor, visually based on the original [[Pretender]]'s inner robot and shell.

: This toy has identical features to the other Prime Masters in the line. The decoy armor has a weapon piece which can fold out to create a weapon mode, or detach and be held in the armor's 3 mm-compatible hand. The [[Titan Master]]-like robot can store inside the decoy armor or ride [[Size class|Legends Class]] figures in vehicle mode, and is fully compatible with toys from the previous ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' line. The "Power Swap" gimmick means its [[spark]] form can plug onto any decoy armor's weapon form (which has a [[5 mm post]] to be held by larger figures), Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, Leader Class figures' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] (in place of their Matrix core), [[combiner]]s' torsos (in place of their [[Enigma of Combination]]), or the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. With the power of [[You|your]] imagination, this bestows the Prime Master's [[Prime Master/Combinations|unique power]] on the larger figure.

: Solus Prime was retooled with a new [[Prime Master]] sigil as [[Prima#Power of the Primes|Prima Prime]].
{{anchor|PWTSE}}{{anchor|SpecialEdition}}
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Special-Edition-Prime-Master-Solus-Prime.jpg|200px|thumb|Refrigerator not included.]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Repugnus''' (Special Edition, 2018)}}</ul>

: Available only with ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class [[Repugnus (G1)#PWTSE|Repugnus]] and [[Dastard#Titans Return|Dastard]], this version of Solus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the above Prime Master featuring translucent parts, and lacking the decoy armor. This "Special Edition" set celebrates the ''Titans Return'' portion of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.

: This set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] online [[exclusive]].
{{anchor|Transformers: Age of the Primes}}
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:TF-Age of the Primes-Solus Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|The legendary hammertruck.]]
<ul class = "iconlist">{{Bp-pr4|'''The Thirteen Solus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Solus Prime''' (ソラスプライム)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-02'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[June 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' [[Forge of Solus Prime#Age of the Primes|Forge of Solus Prime]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[December 12]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.instagram.com/p/DDQUfxzPWXQ/ Mark Maher's designer commentary] on Instagram. </ref>

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Solus Prime is inspired primarily by the character’s appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]]'' series. She transforms into a Cybertronian armored mini-truck.

:Her forge hammer splits into 3 parts and the whole accessory can be stored on one of her ports in vehicle mode. It is branded with her personal emblem.

:Solus' arm flaps and the mushroom pegs for her feet swivels are notoriously prone to popping out with minimal force. Luckily, they are easy to re-attach to her without issue.

:While her box art and 3D renders depict her as having pink eyes like her appearance in the Prime Wars Trilogy, the final toy has green eyes.

:Solus Prime was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]], and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDQUfxzPWXQ/?img_index=10 Designer commentary on Solus Prime from Mark Maher on Instagram'']''
::*''[[Source:Transformers Age of the Primes bios#AOTP02|Machine translation of Solus Prime's TakaraTomy bio]]''

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==Notes==
* Solus, like other members of the Thirteen, was once a [[multiversal singularity]] who existed as one being throughout all of space and time, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
* Suns are capable of forging any raw element under the right conditions, so it's fitting that Solus Prime can forge anything ''from'' raw elements.
* In certain [[Transformers: Classics#Fiction|very rare circumstances]], her "first girl" title is superseded by [[Gaea|an aunt]].
* The origins of Solus's gender situation as the "first female Transformer" are explicated at length in a somewhat ill-advised attempt to provide an in-universe explanation for why there are so many fewer girl robots than boy ones in the Thirteen-centric [[2013]] [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] novel ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus]]''. In this story, written in-character from the perspective of her brother [[Alpha Trion]], it is exposited that Cybertronians do not come by the concept of "gender" naturally, with Trion going so far as to explicitly stress that the [[Cybertronian language]] originally contained a single pronoun before the Transformers made contact with the wider universe. HOWEVER. Solus and her daughters are revealed to possess a unique "processing architecture" separating them from the other 12/13ths of Transformer-kind that her brothers postulated was necessary to perform the elaborate {{w|parallel computing|parallel processing}} involved in generating and operating her Creation Lathe. It is this particular physiological distinction that the Transformers seized on in an attempt to illustrate their own variation to gendered races as some kind of diplomatic exercise.
** The book goes on to depict the Transformers' [[Age of Wrath|first contact with an extraterrestrial species]] quite some time after Solus Prime's death, producing the implication that the alien concept of gender was retroactively imposed on her based on contemporary Cybertronian social mores. Uncomfortable {{w|gender essentialism}}? Inadvertent reproduction of the scholarly debates around {{w|LGBTQ history|LGBTQ historical figures}}? Both? Neither? You decide!
** This exposition failed to recur in Solus Prime's subsequent decade of appearances, possibly because someone realized that "the girl robots are defined by their ability to multitask" was both dodgy and naff, but probably just because it's an unwieldy level of world-building detail for your average children's cartoon.
** Meanwhile, contributions by brand ur-loremaster [[Jim Sorenson]] (the man responsible for much of the Thirteen's multiversal escapades) have taken the topic in a very different direction, going so far as to suggest the Thirteen exhibit the kind of lackadaisical relation to gender typified in real-life classical mythology, with Solus in particular incarnating as the male smith-god {{w|Hephaestus}} for rather obvious reasons on the Thirteen's historical excursions to [[Earth]] in the long running in-universe advice column ''[[Ask Vector Prime]]'' and the ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game]]''.

===Foreign names===
* ''Japanese:'' '''Solus Prime''' (ソラスプライム ''Sorasu Puraimu'')
* ''Mandarin:'' '''Sài Tiān Jiāo''' (赛天骄, "Race the Proud of Heaven")

==Gallery==
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PowerOfThePrimes-OctopunchSolusPrime-CardArt.jpg|''Power of the Primes'' packaging art.
Potp-Solus-Prime-Concept.JPG|''Power of the Primes'' cartoon concept art.
SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|''Power of the Primes'' cartoon render.
One-Solus-Prime.jpg|''One'' film.
AOTP Solus Prime concept art.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' concept art.
File:Age Of The Primes Solus package Art.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' packaging art.
AOTP Solus Prime Hasbro China promo art.jpg|''Age of the Primes'' promotional art.
</gallery>

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Last Autobot

2025-10-08T06:10:38Z

Chopperface: /* Fun Publications */

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{{Disambig3.5|the Primus-created guardian|the issue of the Marvel Comics in which he debuted|The Last Autobot?|Last Autobot}}

[[File:LastAutobot.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Jim "Justice" Hellwig, Dingo Warrior, Blade Runner Rock. He had many names.]]
There are [[Metallikato|Decepticon legends]] of an "Ultimate Warrior" and tales of the "Soul of Cybertron". These are merely corrupted myths based on the truth—'''The Last Autobot'''!

The Last Autobot is a guardian that [[Primus]] prepared, against the day that he would no longer be able to guide his creations. A stoic being, the Last Autobot awaits his destiny. The title sometimes belongs to the member of the [[Thirteen]] known as '''Autonomous Maximus'''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Lastautobottransform.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Billions of years ago, before going into his eon-long slumber, Primus prepared a Transformer called the Last Autobot. He gave the Last Autobot a measure of his power and set him to wait for the "chosen one."

After Primus's death, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] appeared to be tearing itself apart and the Transformers abandoned their home world. The only remaining Transformer was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], whose soul was in the body of [[Hi-Q]].

Prime traveled, along with the [[Neo-Knights]], into the depths of Cybertron where he discovered the Last Autobot. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} Upon awakening, Last Autobot was surprised to find the form that the chosen one had taken, but soon realized the true nature of the warrior before him. The Last Autobot merged the two souls and rebuilt Optimus Prime into a [[Action Master|new body]]. He then revealed that Cybertron wasn't tearing itself apart, but merely reformatting itself. The Last Autobot stabilized and guided the process, allowing Cybertron to be safely reborn.

Afterwards, the Last Autobot traveled with Prime and the Neo Knights to the planet [[Klo]], finding the Autobot army having already been slaughtered by the [[Decepticon]]s there. The Last Autobot assisted in the Autobots' counter-strike—not actively, but by resurrecting all the Autobots who had fallen while Optimus barreled through the enemy soldiers.

Finally, the Autobots (and presumably the Last Autobot) returned to Cybertron, while the Decepticons exiled themselves to deep space. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Classics''====
[[File:Lastautobotnewworld.jpg|100px|thumb|"I shall call him...Mini-You."]]
{{noteclassics}}
The Last Autobot created [[Modus Prime]] and the [[Mini-Con]]s to cleanse Cybertron of [[Demon]]s and [[Mutant (G1)|Mutants]] before the Autobots returned. {{storylink|The New World}}

After his return to Cybertron, Optimus Prime spent deca-cycles communing with the Last Autobot in his orbital watchtower. What the two legendary figures discussed in this time was a mystery to all others. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 18|''Classics'' Optimus Prime profile}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:RG1-Counterpoint-KRAKADOOM.jpg|thumb|left|Because "BOOM" wasn't subtle enough.]]
For the next 21 years, the Last Autobot helped shape and steward a new age of peaceful coexistence on a revitalized Cybertron. Watching over [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] from on high, he remained an enigmatic but potent figure of authority. So naturally when the Decepticons started causing trouble again, they had to deal with him first—as [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] hacked into the orbital defense grid and used one of the anti-asteroid satellite cannons to target and destroy the Last Autobot. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

Soundwave's assault on the Last Autobot was later recounted by the [[Dark Matrix|Anti-Matrix entity]], who had been subtly manipulating Soundwave's behavior to reach this outcome. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

===Fun Publications===
[[File:AutonomousApolloAVPHolomatter.jpg|thumb|right|''You all know I’m a fan of catchy songs'' ''With so many sirens gone'' ''I think Ody's in the wrong'']]
'''Autonomous Maximus''' was a member of the [[Thirteen]]. [[Vector Prime]] described him as a "lonely sentinel". At some point, Autonomous Maximus renounced his name. According to Vector Prime, the now-nameless Cybertronian took up a solitary vigil, awaiting "the inevitable". {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/14}}

In some universal streams, he, along with the others of the Thirteen, visited ancient [[Greece]] and adopted the personae of gods using [[holomatter]] avatars. He assumed the form of Apollo, the healer. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Fcebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/01}}

As Nexus Prime brought together the [[Terminus Blade]] and the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]], his fellow Thirteen including the Last Autobot were drawn to his actions. These multiversal singularities were splintered and scattered by the act, making them into repeating parallel, but variable, versions of themselves throughout the multiverse instead of the singular beings they were before. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
In the late 24th century, Apollo was known for his harp. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===''Legends'' comic===
[[File:TransformersLegendsSpecialChapter-LastAutobotSkyfeather.jpg|left|thumb|Last Autobot to the ground is a rotten egg!]]
The Last Autobot was among the heroic [[Kreon]]s who visited the [[Legends World]] to defend it from the Decepticons. Unlike [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], he brought a parachute and thus survived their dramatic entrance from the sky unscatched. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Autonomous Maximus was a solitary being, known for his brooding demeanor and incredible healing powers. He took the form of an enormous starship, while his [[Viewtrex Staff]] allowed him to perceive all that was hidden. Some humans knew him as the mythical {{w|Apollo}}, while Cybertronians sometimes referred to him as the "Last Autobot" or the "Soul of Cybertron". {{storylink|Transformers One Sourcebook}} In modern times, the "Way of the Ultimate Warrior" was a notable religious text on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Notes==
[[File:WFC-Kingdom_Titan_Autobot_Ark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Ark_(G1)#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Autobot Ark]]]]
* You might find that the Last Autobot's face looks familiar. Can you guess why? That's right, he looks a lot like the Autobot symbol!
* The [[Ark_(G1)#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|''War For Cybertron: Kingdom'' Autobot Ark]] has a robot mode that resembles the Last Autobot; mostly in the face, waist, and thighs.
* Despite Primus being "neutral" in the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, the Last Autobot is pretty blatantly an Autobot—most likely because he was created eons before the Decepticon movement began and all of Cybertron's inhabitants were Autobots.
* [[Simon Furman]] meant to do more with the quest for the Last Autobot, but the cancellation put an end to that. He stated at [[OTFCC 2004]] that he re-used some of his ideas in some of the ''[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]'' stories.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt]: "Some of [Furman's] old Last Autobot ideas found their way into War Within stories. [[The Fallen]], apparently, was part of this."</ref>
* [[Vector Prime]]'s design mirrors the Last Autobot in some ways, including their similar [[alternate mode]]s and their Autobot symbol-inspired faces. Both also directly serve Primus. In addition, Vector Prime claims to have been called "The First Autobot" at one point in his life.<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]], 11 September 2015: "Come to think of it, in many timelines, I was not called "Vector Prime" but "The First Autobot." Indeed, this was from time-to-time shortened to simply "[[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]]," though usually as an invective hurled at me."</ref>
*The Last Autobot Kreon wears the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ironhide]] helmet.

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Thirteen}}

[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Deep lore characters]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Primus]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Thirteen]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Transformers]]

Transformers (2023) issue 24

2025-09-11T12:37:57Z

Chopperface:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #24
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 23
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 25
|image=Transformers 2023 24 Cover A.jpg
|caption=''Fearless and undefined, this is what it sounds like'' 
''Truth after all this time, our voices all combined''
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[September 10]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=September 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''One shall stand. One shall fall.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:TF2023 no. 24 - Optimus Defeats Megatron.jpg|thumb|150px|left|''When darkness meets the light'' '''''This is what it sounds like!''''']]
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] clash in a furious exchange of unrelenting blows. Optimus affirms that even though he cares for the innocent, that won't stop him from giving Megatron the beating he deserves. However, Megatron quickly turns that around on him and begins targeting the civilians in the area, taunting Prime that he's never been able to make the hard choices that were necessary to save [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He whales on Prime all the while, rendering him nearly unconscious. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] congratulates the [[Decepticon]] leader on his victory, but Megatron is not yet finished. Megatron transforms into gun mode and orders Starscream to drop Optimus onto a set of antennae atop a skyscraper, impaling Prime and keeping him stationary as Megatron prepares his final lesson. Starscream then collects [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Carly (G1)|Carly]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and brings them before Optimus. Megatron presents his mortal enemy with an ultimatum: choose which he will execute, his human friends or the pure-hearted [[Autobot]]. Optimus refuses to play this sick game, but Megatron says that if he doesn't choose, he will simply kill them both! Beachcomber begs Optimus to choose him, but still Prime rejects the idea. Under the influence of Megatron, Starscream aims Spike and Carly, ready to pull Megatron's trigger...

But he hesitates, as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] glides silently overhead. Optimus and Starscream both look up in awe at the ancient Transformer, who looks down and waves at Starscream — [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|just as he did millennia ago]]. Starscream, speechless, waves back. As Omega flies off, Megatron orders Starscream to obey his will. However, seeing Omega has reminded the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] of his true name: Ulchtar.

Turning Megatron's gun mode on himself, Ulchtar blasts himself in the head as Megatron cries out in fury and returns to robot mode. As Ulchtar's body falls to the ground below, Megatron turns his fusion cannon on Carly and Spike, who are saved by the timely intervention of [[Shredhead]], who tells Carly — noticeably surprised to see her van is now a [[Transformer]] — that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] says hello, before slicing through the antenna that pins Optimus in place. Megatron begs Optimus to stop, but the Autobot leader has lost any patience with his enemy, pulling the remaining antenna from his torso and using it to knock Megatron off the skyscraper. His body is caught by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and he orders the Decepticons to retreat.

Still reeling from the battle, Optimus holds Spike in his hands, relieved to see that the boy is okay. As Optimus, Spike, Carly, and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] collect themselves in the aftermath, Carly notices that the light in the [[Matrix of Leadership]] has returned, with Prime realizing that he has been cured of Megatron's infection. Carly remarks on how small the light is... but as Optimus looks over the dark and destroyed remnants of [[Chicago]], he tells her that it is small, but still mighty.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (8)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (11)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (12)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (16)
* [[Shredhead]] (18)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (4)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (5)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (6)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (7)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (13)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (14)
* ''[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparky Witwicky]]'' (19)
* ''Nurse'' (20)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"You think I am weak. But just because I care for the innocent... doesn't mean I can't beat you into submission!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' to Megatron

"If I beat you, [[Human|their]] whole planet will be worse off won't it?!! But no! You can't make the hard choices! You can't lead this way! '''YOU CAN'T SAVE CYBERTRON THIS WAY!!!!'''"
:—'''Megatron''' chastises Optimus Prime's concern for humans

"Who are you?" 
"A new friend. Sent by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|an old friend]]."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' meets '''Shredhead'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Omega Supreme was first seen in the flashback story in [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|issue #13]], the same story that revealed Starscream's origins as Ulchtar. How are they here on [[Earth]]? We'll just have to wait and find out.
* Shredhead was sent to Earth by Cliffjumper in [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|issue #22]] to protect Carly.
* The flashback of Sparky holding little baby Spike for the first time has been glimpsed before in the visions Optimus had after Sparky entered the Matrix.
* The final line of the issue calls back to what Prime said to Sparky in [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|issue #4]].

===Transformers references===
* Continuing the trend of this arc featuring quotes from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Optimus delivers his iconic “I thought you were made of sterner stuff” line to a pleading Megatron.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Brand VP [[Arune Singh]].
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Beachcomber.
** '''You've Got [[The Touch]]:''' Spotlight on the F cover homaging The Transformers: The Movie (see below).
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Arune asks [[Sean Mackiewicz]] what his favorite memory from Daniel Warren Johnson's run was. Sean shares that he visited Johnson's home before [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2023 and was blown away seeing the physical copies of the pages Johnson drew for the first issue of the series.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus stands over a defeated Megatron, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron stands over a beaten Optimus Prime, by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' Optimus Prime versus Megatron, by [[Jeff Spokes]].
* '''Cover E:''' Optimus in truck mode drives over a chalk drawing of Megatron, by [[Pye Parr]].
* '''Cover F:''' Wraparound cover of Optimus transforming and leaping into the air to fire his [[ion blaster]] at Megatron in an homage to his famous intro in The Transformers: The Movie, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.

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File:Transformers 2023 24 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 24 Cover E.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 24 Cover F.jpg|
</gallery>

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story (2025)|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Elephant

2025-09-08T06:53:52Z

Chopperface: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

{{disambig2|the animal|the Beastformer|Elephan}}
[[File:Theautobotsmasher-gears.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Wanna see an elephant fly?"]]
The '''elephant''' is currently the largest living land animal on [[Earth]], with populations remaining in [[Asia]] and [[Africa]]. It is characterized by its large size relative to [[human]]s and its prehensile nose.

It is related to the [[mammoth]].

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
Elephants were among the animals found in an island paradise in the middle of the [[Pacific Ocean]]. However, the [[Decepticon]]s used it as a site for their base, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and the frightened animals formed a stampede, which alerted the [[Autobot]]s to the Decepticon presence. After tricking Trypticon into the ocean, the Autobots were able to force the Decepticons into retreat and make the island safe for all the animals there. {{Storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

====''Super God Masterforce'' cartoon====
As part of a plot by the [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]]s, a herd of elephants were incited into a stampede heading straight for [[Ricky]]'s village. They were calmed down by the [[Autobot]]s [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab (human)|Cab]]'s scrum formation. {{Storylink|Panic! Protect the Wild Animals!!}}

===''The Transformers Coloring Book''===
[[File:Decepticon patrol ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Who says [[scale]] is a thing?]]
[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], while patrolling a jungle looking for [[Autobot]]s, loomed over a relatively small elephant. {{Storylink|Decepticon Patrol}} [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] once lifted an elephant to show off his strength. {{Storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
An elephant had a snake unexpectedly land on it, after the reptile was tossed by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. The elephant did not sound very happy about it. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

===Live-action film series===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
In Africa, Megatron scared off a bunch of elephants. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

====''The Veiled Threat''====
[[Careful Chifungwe]] drove a beer delivery truck in a "shortcut" through [[Kafue National Park]]. There, he was delayed by an elephant. When that problem was resolved, Chifungwe was confronted with another elephant blocking his way. After he screamed at it to move, it did so, but only through a [[Decepticon]] picking it up and moving it aside. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

====IDW movie comics====
In Africa, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] killed an elephant that barred his way. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:BumblebeeSitting Bumblebee rides Grimlock.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''[[Imagine Dragons|NOBODY CAN SAVE YOU NOW]]'']]
====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====
During a fog, [[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]] mistook a street sweeper for an elephant and took it out. {{storylink|Return of the Dino Bot}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
[[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]] attempted to liberate some elephants from a carnival, but only managed to make them stampede after pulling the tail of one. They were later rounded up by [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] riding on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting!}}

{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheObliterati-SoundwaveElephants.jpg|thumb|250px|"Thundercracker, come on, I was about to watch Lebo M. perform 'He Lives In You' live!"]]
[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] admired elephants at the [[Mikumi National Park]] in [[Tanzania]]. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}} He would later admit that they were his favourite Earth creatures, even surpassing [[human]]s. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

After Soundwave's passing, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] took up vigil in the African savannah, killing elephant poachers to honor his former friend's memory. {{storylink|Post}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*[[Popular beast alternate modes#Proboscideans|Several Transformers have turned into elephants]]

==External links==
*{{w|Elephant}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars species]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Generation 1 species]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Species]]

Elephant

2025-09-08T06:53:02Z

Chopperface: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

{{disambig2|the animal|the Beastformer|Elephan}}
[[File:Theautobotsmasher-gears.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Wanna see an elephant fly?"]]
The '''elephant''' is currently the largest living land animal on [[Earth]], with populations remaining in [[Asia]] and [[Africa]]. It is characterized by its large size relative to [[human]]s and its prehensile nose.

It is related to the [[mammoth]].

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga====
Elephants were among the animals found in an island paradise in the middle of the [[Pacific Ocean]]. However, the [[Decepticon]]s used it as a site for their base, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and the frightened animals formed a stampede, which alerted the [[Autobot]]s to the Decepticon presence. After tricking Trypticon into the ocean, the Autobots were able to force the Decepticons into retreat and make the island safe for all the animals there. {{Storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

====''Super God Masterforce'' cartoon====
As part of a plot by the [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]]s, a herd of elephants were incited into a stampede heading straight for [[Ricky]]'s village. They were calmed down by the [[Autobot]]s [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab (human)|Cab]]'s scrum formation. {{Storylink|Panic! Protect the Wild Animals!!}}

===''The Transformers Coloring Book''===
[[File:Decepticon patrol ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Who says [[scale]] is a thing?]]
[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], while patrolling a jungle looking for [[Autobot]]s, loomed over a relatively small elephant. {{Storylink|Decepticon Patrol}} [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] once lifted an elephant to show off his strength. {{Storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
An elephant had a snake unexpectedly land on it, after the reptile was tossed by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. The elephant did not sound very happy about it. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

===Live-action film series===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
In Africa, Megatron scared off a bunch of elephants. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

====''The Veiled Threat''====
[[Careful Chifungwe]] drove a beer delivery truck in a "shortcut" through [[Kafue National Park]]. There, he was delayed by an elephant. When that problem was resolved, Chifungwe was confronted with another elephant blocking his way. After he screamed at it to move, it did so, but only through a [[Decepticon]] picking it up and moving it aside. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

====IDW movie comics====
In Africa, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] killed an elephant that barred his way. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 1|Dark of the Moon #1}}

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:BumblebeeSitting Bumblebee rides Grimlock.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''[[Imagine Dragons|NOBODY CAN SAVE YOU NOW]]'']]
====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====
During a fog, [[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]] mistook a street sweeper for an elephant and took it out. {{storylink|Return of the Dino Bot}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
[[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]] attempted to liberate some elephants from a carnival, but only managed to make them stampede after pulling the tail of one. They were later rounded up by [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] riding on [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting!}}

{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheObliterati-SoundwaveElephants.jpg|thumb|250px|"Thundercracker, come on, I was about to watch Lebo M. perform "He Lives In You" live!]]
[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] admired elephants at the [[Mikumi National Park]] in [[Tanzania]]. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}} He would later admit that they were his favourite Earth creatures, even surpassing [[human]]s. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

After Soundwave's passing, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] took up vigil in the African savannah, killing elephant poachers to honor his former friend's memory. {{storylink|Post}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*[[Popular beast alternate modes#Proboscideans|Several Transformers have turned into elephants]]

==External links==
*{{w|Elephant}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Beast Wars species]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Generation 1 species]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Species]]

Stanley Townsend

2025-09-05T12:16:54Z

Chopperface:

'''Stanley Townsend''' (born [[August 20]], [[1961]]) is an Irish actor and voice actor. His resume includes roles in such shows as ''24: Live Another Day'', ''Galavant'', ''The Tunnel'', and ''Andor''.

==Voice Roles==
===Transformers Universe===
*[[Rampart]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0870199/ IMDB entry]
*{{w|Stanley Townsend|Wikipedia entry}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Townsend, Stanley}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Ken Jeong

2025-09-05T12:14:19Z

Chopperface:

{{disambig3|Ken}}
[[Image:Kenjeong.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Oh u mad?]]
'''Kendrick Kang-Joh "Ken" Jeong''' (born [[July 13]], [[1969]]) is an American comedian, actor, and... medical doctor? Whoa. Neat.

He's best known for his role as Mr. Leslie Chow in ''The Hangover'' trilogy, <strike>Señor</strike> <strike>Student</strike> Chang in ''[[Community]]'' and the title character of ''Dr. Ken''. Though in the world of voice acting, he can even be heard as Kim-Ly in ''Turbo'', Floyd in ''Despicable Me 2'', Short Fuse in ''Penguins of Madagascar'', Hiro Okamura/Toyman in ''Justice League Action'', Mr. Chang in ''The Casagrandes'', Sprout Cloverleaf in ''[[My Little Pony]]: A New Generation'', Dynomutt in ''Scoob!'', and Bobby in ''KPop Demon Hunters''.

He's awesome.

==Roles==
===[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]===
*[[Jerry Wang]]

==External links==
* [http://twitter.com/kenjeong Ken Jeong's Twitter feed]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0421822/ Ken Jeong on IMDB.com]
* [http://michaelbay.com/2010/03/22/transformers-3-update-from-michael-bay/ "Transformers 3 Update from Michael Bay"]
* [http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/tv/article/ken-jeong-on-community-hangover-2-and-transformers-3-126879 Ken Jeong on Community, Hangover 2, and Transformers 3] @ Craveonline.com

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jeong, Ken}}
[[Category: On-camera actors]]
[[Category: DreamWorks]]

Transformers (2023) issue 23

2025-08-30T12:42:54Z

Chopperface:

{{comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #23
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 22
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 24
|image=Transformers 2023 23 Cover B.jpg
|caption=''The scars are part of me, darkness and harmony.'' 
''My voice without the lies, this is what it sounds like.''
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[August 13]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=August 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''As his comrades make their last stand against the Decepticons, Optimus unexpectedly reunites with an old friend in the heart of the Matrix.'''

==Synopsis==
In the middle of the [[Pacific Ocean]], [[Shredhead]] reconstitutes from the shattered remains of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''' portal. After a brief moment to gather their bearings, Shredhead leaves to find [[Carly (G1)|Carly]].

Meanwhile, in the war-torn city of [[Chicago]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] are fending off an assault from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] as they try to get citizens from the city's north side to safety. Once that's been accomplished, Arcee advises that the [[Autobot]]s make some distance, knowing that the [[Decepticon]]s are after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]]' head. At the suggestion of [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Wheeljack has the Autobots relocate to the {{w|Adler Planetarium}}. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] bears witness to all this from afar, and berates Starscream for ruining an ambush that's been in the works for a week when he returns to his leader's side. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] confirms that the [[United States military]] forces defending the city have been successfully obliterated, and asks if they should continue slaughtering humans to break the Autobots' morale, but Megatron declines — the time has come for the Decepticons to move in, and for Optimus to learn his most important lesson...

Within the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Optimus wanders through the [[Hall of the Primes]] in search of wisdom. However, all he finds is an infestation of purple tendrils that latch onto him, causing his visions to re-emerge. He's quickly re-awoken by the unexpected appearance of [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparky]], who tells Optimus to transform and follow his lead.

[[File:TF2023 no. 23 - Autobots Vs Decepticons.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]
The Autobots' respite within the Adler Planetarium is interrupted by the beginning of the Decepticons' assault. With the end nigh, Wheeljack tells the still-comatose Optimus that he tried making him a new arm, but even if he somehow woke up, he's not sure it'd even work. [[Doctor Lio]] interrupts to allow the many refugees that've gathered in the Planetarium to pay their respects to their hero, and as people from the likes of [[Seattle]] and [[Tacoma]] say their pieces, Carly suddenly arrives with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus remarks that he'd wanted to be the kind of leader Optimus was ever since he first came to know of him, but despite being outwardly strong, he lacks the bravery and leadership skills needed. Nevertheless, he's prepared to die for Optimus' dream of a better world, and Magnus' words rally the other Autobots. And so, as [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] keeps watch from the back lines, the Autobots and Decepticons charge into battle.

In the Hall of the Primes, Optimus asks Sparky how long he'd been in there, but all he can recall is waking up and seeing Optimus being attacked right after. The tendrils latch onto Optimus again, triggering a memory of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s body lying dead aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Sparky remarks that the two's memories seem to be mixed-up as he makes a hard turn to de-entangle Optimus, replacing Optimus' memory with one of Sparky playing catch with a younger [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. Though Optimus is keen on seeing what the [[Thirteen|Primes]] have to show him, Sparky observes that whatever's infesting the Matrix has already claimed everything... except, that is, for a monument to Sparky himself, for reasons even the man himself can't explain.

With the Autobots' front line broken, Starscream disobeys Megatron and swoops in to eliminate Optimus, Spike, and Carly. Beachcomber flings himself in the way of Starscream's blasts, but despite reassuring Carly that he's fine, another shot from Starscream takes him down, seemingly for good...

Arriving at Sparky's monument, Optimus and Sparky open the doors to find Spike's body partway through a blue portal shaped like the Matrix's core. Optimus informs Sparky of his son's attempted sacrifice, a gesture that touches the old veteran. Sparky puts Spike's hand to his face, and as Optimus recalls the [[Jetfire (G1)|surrogate]] [[Ratchet (G1)|sons]] he's let down, Sparky muses on the nature of the Matrix's infection: whatever it is, it wants Optimus to surrender to nihilism and block the world around him, just as Sparky did, but it was thanks to Optimus' belief in a better world that Sparky was able to move past it all. To save both Optimus and his son, Sparky gently pushes Spike back through the portal, causing a wave of energy that dissipates the purple tendrils. As the world fades around them, Sparky makes Optimus promise to be there for his son, and Optimus says he'll do it with his entire being.

In the waking world, Starscream prepares to eliminate Carly and the still-comatose Optimus and Spike, only for Megatron to catch up with him and start beating him senseless, intending to do more to Optimus than give him a quick, violent end. Upon noticing the crowd of refugees, Megatron decides to dispose of them... only for Optimus to wake up and warn Megatron that they're under ''his'' protection. The Decepticons are prepared to engage, but Megatron orders them to stand down as he removes his [[fusion cannon]] — this battle is between him and Optimus. Megatron tosses his weapon aside, Optimus puts Carly and Spike on a nearby pile of rubble, and the two rivals' ultimate showdown begins...

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Shredhead]] (1)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (2)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (3)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (4)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (13)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (14)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (15)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (16)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (17)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (21)
* [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (25)
* ''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'' (27)
* ''[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'' (30)
* ''[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'' (31)

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* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (6)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (10)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (22)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (23)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (24)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (26)

|c3=
* [[Chicago]] Residents (5)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (11)
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparky]] (12)
* [[Washington (state)|Washington]] Refugees (18)
* [[Doctor Lio]] (19)
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (20)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] (28)
* [[Vector Prime]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==
"''Um''... Optimus Prime, sir? My sister was in Seattle. She was going to be crushed by a skyscraper. Until you stopped it. With your own body." 
"We were in Tacoma." 
"I thought we were going to die." 
"But you saved me." 
"You rescued us." 
"You rescued me."
:— Refugees from all over [[Washington (state)|Washington]], including '''Carly''', pay their respects to a comatose Optimus Prime.

"Ever since I knew of Optimus... I wanted to be just like him. But that was always impossible. I am strong on the outside. But on the inside... I don't know how to be strong. I don't know how to be a leader. I don't know how to be brave. But I know how to die. I can die for his dream of a better world for all of us. Including those who are small. '''We can all die!!!''' Protecting the one who has been strong for us, '''for so many years!!!''' For Optimus Prime."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' rallies the Autobots as he reflects on his nature as a soldier.

"This infection... it wants to take you away from yourself. It wants you to give up. To put walls up. Just like I did. But I'm not that way anymore. Thanks to you, Optimus."
:—'''Sparky''' finds the Matrix's infection all too familiar.

"'''MEGATRON!!!''' These people. This planet. They are under '''my''' protection." 
"Megatron, stand clear! We shall ruin him--" 
"No. This is between me... and him." 
"One shall stand. '''ONE SHALL FALL!'''"
:—'''Megatron''' denies '''Starscream''''s aid as he and '''Optimus Prime''' prepare to duel.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* As was noted [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|last issue]] by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], the Earth side of the ''Nemesis''' portal was blown to smithereens during the Autobots' and Decepticons' battle and scattered across the ocean floor, causing Shredhead's body to initially manifest in pieces before painfully recombining.
* When we see Arcee in the first few pages, her entire right arm, from the ''shoulder'' to her ''hand'', seems to have been reduced to its skeletal components, possibly from the earlier stages of the battle in Chicago in this issue, when they are helping civilians escape from the Decepticon onslaught.
* Megatron observes that the Decepticons have been quietly following the Autobots for a week, giving us a rough idea of how long the time gap between the end of last issue and the start of this one is. The time gap can also be observed through the Autobots, who were all largely intact last issue, but are now in varying states of disrepair after fending off Decepticon attacks for so long.
* Thanks to being an astral projection within the Matrix, Optimus is finally able to manifest his [[energon-axe|axe]] for the first time since [[Transformers (2023) issue 3|issue #3]], where his physical self's right arm was wrecked ''just'' as the axe made its debut.
* Sparky (or rather, his spirit) makes his first physical appearance since his sacrifice in [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|issue #6]]. He also confirms the obvious: that Optimus' visions, which have been appearing on-and-off since [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]], are distorted due in part to Sparky's memories being mixed with Optimus'.
** Sparky has also been given a statue within the Hall of Primes. Likely confirming he has been added to the lineage of the Primes after being absorbed into the Matrix.
* The refugees recall the Decepticons' attacks on Tacoma and Seattle, which began in issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|#15]] and [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|#17]], respectively. The Tacoma survivors' words of remembrance are particularly notable, as they considered the Autobots unwelcome visitors when they arrived to help them.
* Rumble had his right arm destroyed by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|issue #5]], but this issue confirms that he had it repaired off-panel (probably shortly after the conclusion of [[Transformers (2023) issue 20|issue #20]], given that Megatron's eyes were similarly repaired between issues).
* The remaining Aerialbots re-combine into [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] to battle the Decepticons, but owing to poor [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]'s death in [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|issue #21]], he has a stub where his left arm used to be.
* Bumblebee's deactivated body was shot to death by Starscream in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|issue #1]]. Jetfire went offline the same issue and was only able to be brought back by being [[Transformation paralysis|locked]] into his [[alt-mode]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|issue #8]], but he hasn't been seen since he was retrieved by Silverbolt in issue #20, and considering that he was aboard the ''Ark'' when it was teleported away by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in issue #21, his current fate remains up in the air.
* When we first saw him in a flashback from [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]], Beachcomber was being shot in the back by Starscream, leading us to (incorrectly) assume that he'd died before the Autobots arrived on Earth. Now, 21 issues later, it's happened again...
* Ratchet died taking a shot meant for [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 10|issue #10]].

===Transformers references===
* Within the Hall of the Primes, Optimus (at least his head) is colored like he was in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]]. His eyes are yellow and his face is blue (behind his faceplate). Once he wakes up from his coma, he’s back to normal.
* Ultra Magnus' speech begins with him remarking on how he's not cut out for leadership, just as he did when Optimus passed the Matrix onto him in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Of the three statues of the Primes seen in this issue, the only two that can be readily identified are those of [[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]] (who we saw last issue) and [[Vector Prime]], who like the previously-seen Primes, is visually based on his ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus]]'' design.
* The sword Ultra Magnus wields in this issue bears a striking resemblance to the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)| Prime]]''.
* Optimus punctuates the beginning of his and Megatron's duel by saying, what else, [[The Transformers: The Movie|"One shall stand. One shall fall."]]
* [[Daniel Warren Johnson]]'s sign-off on the letters pages paraphrases the lyrics of "[[Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way]]", one of the licensed songs featured in the '86 movie.

===Errors===
* As aforementioned, when we first see Arcee, her entire right arm is reduced to a skeletal frame. In the Adler Planetarium however, her arm is damaged from the ''bicep'' to the hand, rather than from the ''shoulder''. But once Ultra Magnus and Carly arrive to the Adler Planetarium, her shoulder is once again reduced to its skeletal form.

===Other notes===
* In his response to one of the letters, [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] says he's sure time will tell if other combiners like the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s and [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s will show up and opts to cheekily remark "Hmmmmm NO COMMENT." when asked if Bumblebee will wind up being resurrected as Goldbug down the line.
* Energon Experience: Presented by editor [[Ben Abernathy]].
** Character Spotlight: Wheeljack!
** Flashback Fun: A reminder that Wheeljack's as much a gadget man as he is a scientist, with specific mention of him getting the dam to generate [[energon]] in issue #5 and his intergalactic radio from the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from 2025's ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special|Energon Universe Special]]''.
** Creator Spotlight: Ben asks colorist [[Mike Spicer]] which Autobot he'd want with him on a stranded island and why. Mike says [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], because it means he'd at least have tunes!

===Covers (11)===
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* '''Cover A:''' Ultra Magnus holds firm with a flag bearing the Autobot [[insignia]], by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus and the Autobots in silhouette, by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' Optimus Prime with his right arm torn off, by [[Doug Mahnke]] and [[David Baron]].
* '''Cover E:''' Soundwave, by [[Simon Parr]].
* '''The 616 Comics Cover A:''' Jazz, by [[Björn Barends]].
* '''The 616 Comics Cover B:''' Foil variant of Björn Barends' cover.
* '''PCB Hobby Cover A:''' Soundwave, [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], by [[Sajad Shah]].
* '''PCB Hobby Cover B:''' Logoless variant of Sajad Shah's cover.
* '''ThatGuyWill Cover A:''' A watercolor painting of Optimus, by [[Ito]].
* '''ThatGuyWill Cover B:''' An oil painting of Optimus blocking an attack, by Ito.

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Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys

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[[File:TLK-Optimus-Prime-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Prime Shrine.]]

'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
As a tribute to his immense popularity, Optimus Prime is the only ''Movie'' Transformer with a toy in every regular category (Legend, Fast Action, Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader).

===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Movie Legends Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shortening the smokestacks is good; [[For safety reasons|it makes the toy safer]]. But removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Optimus Prime'''

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in [[robot mode]]. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via [[ball joint]]s. His hands are designed to hold 3 mm-compatible weapons.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Say, have we met?" "No, I'm not from around here." "I can tell. You look ''way'' more realistic than I do."]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], Movie Legends Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]].

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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get ready for the safety recall, folks.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

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[[File:Movie Legends Nightwatch Prime .jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream''' (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)

: The previously-released Legends Class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Starscream]]. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed: his body is not collapsed down to the waist.

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
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[[File:TF07-Protoform-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Until I find my feet, I have to use these giant robot hands.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I did the Pre-Earth/Entry mode Optimus Prime and Starscream that were made into toys|link=https://twitter.com/sketchyfig/status/1795868661787537424|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=05|day=29}}</ref>}}

:Based upon the "[[Protoform]]" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his "entry" mode. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the "vehicle", creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth, with an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble saying "Exclusive movie poster!". It is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:Aaron Archer designed this toy in a single day; it was the last toy he personally worked on. He prefers [[#TLK-Protoform|the redeco from ''The Last Knight'']].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Because of a late change in the #transformersmovie line, I had to design this toy in one day back in 2006. It was the last transformers toy I hands-on worked on. It is not a strong design so i was surprised to see a redeco at #toysrus yesterday. The color choices on this one are WAY better than the original.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQfgk0nipz/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2017|month=08|day=26}}</ref>

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prima|member]] of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]]. His alternate mode served as a basis for the [[Vok|Vok Novaroids]] for [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ProtoformOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Protoform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:FusionClusterOptimusStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Made out of sculpted wildberry Slurpee.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime Fusion Cluster Edition''' (C3xHobby Convention exclusive Deluxe, Japan 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:An extensive redeco of the Protoform Optimus Prime mold that was exclusively available at the Japanese C3xHobby Convention in August of 2007, and later offered by [[e-HOBBY]] in limited quantities. Most of the body is made out of transparent turquoise plastic in order to mimic its frozen state in the "coldness" of space, while orange paint is used on the front end of the "entry" mode, mimicking the heat effects of sudden atmospheric entry. The flame attachment is made out of clear ''blue'' plastic, with the tail end being covered in ''gold'' paint.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun with missile and flame attachment

:This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the United Kingdom, contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Protoform Optimus Prime together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Autobot Jazz]] toys.

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[[File:Movietoy gold protoform optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Expectation VS Reality.]]
*'''Gold Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] (save for his black joints, which they were made out of unpaintable plastic) Protoform Optimus Prime figure was featured as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] giveaway (along side similarly gold vac-metal versions of Voyager class Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LuckyDrawProtoform|Protoform Starscream]]) in the December 2007 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Released in 2008, only 5 pieces were made, making it one of the rarest Lucky Draw figures; the images at right represent the only known photographs of it.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/movie+japanese/gold+protoform+optimus+prime+/3696 More information on Gold Protoform Optimus Prime at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Twin Blaster Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[Calendar|8]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into on-screen. His driver cabin now features a small interior with an opening driver-side door with a non-removable [[Peter Cullen|cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine]] that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg onto his lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Robovision OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]
*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

: A Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager Class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a Robo-Vision Decoder. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on [[June 2]], 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

: This toy has been retroactively declared part of the ''Premium Series'' of more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] redecos of core characters from the movie.

:All international versions came in the same packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Robo-VisionOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robo-Vision Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumblebee and Optimus Prime''' (Argos exclusive two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A two-pack, available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France. Contains an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeePrimePack|Bumblebee]].

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[[File:SamsClubMovieVoyagerBattleDamagedOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Given later events, probably less "battle damaged" than "covered in the <s>blood</s> fuel of his enemies".]]
*'''Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A three-pack, exclusive to [[Sam's Club]] stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class [[Arcee (Movie)#Battle3pack|Arcee]], both with a battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]. The Optimus figure would later be released on its own in international markets; see below.

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*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A gold-chromed version of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy was available as part of the same Lucky Draw contest as the Golden Protoform Optimus (see above) in the December 2007 issue of ''TV Magazine''. Limited to only 3 pieces, it is insanely rare. The photographed sample here features a chromed truck grill, while a boxed unit has an unchromed grey grill; the owners of both pieces, the Mapes Brothers of [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/ Transformers @ The Moon], believe both are genuine TakaraTomy toys, so it is unclear if the one with the chromed grill is a testshot or a production variant.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/content.php?/transformers-lucky-draw/toy-gallery/1979/Gold+Optimus+Prime.html More information on Gold Optimus Prime at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager Firststrike OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is ''this'' good enough for [[GEEWUN|you]]?]]
*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime. The included toy bio describes this coloring as Prime paying tribute to the markings he wore as a young soldier when the war began. Due to the [[transformation]], this figure actually ends up being ''less'' like its G1 counterpart in robot mode, a sacrifice made for the slavish redeco of the vehicle mode. You can't have your cake and eat it too, folks.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FirstStrikeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Strike Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MovieVoyagerBattleDamageOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' ("international market" exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A single-packed version of the battle damaged Voyager Optimus Prime toy from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack. Although the assortment number and the general packaging style (which are both the same also used for the [[Premium Series]] redecos of Voyager Class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Premium|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|Megatron]]) seemed to indicate that this might be a Best Buy exclusive, it was later confirmed to be an "international market" exclusive. It was released in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but was not available in the USA outside the Sam's Club three-pack.

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[[File:TF2007-Screen-Battles-Freeway-Brawl-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|NOW WITH 8% BLUE!]]
*'''Freeway Brawl''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A second Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, the gray molded pieces were recolored beige-grey, and multiple parts that were previously molded in blue and red (the chest, shoulder pads, and leg interiors) had their mold colors swapped, with extra [[paint operation]]s to make up the difference. As such, the toy has very few visual differences from the regular release of the sculpt, in a "doing things differently to achieve a very similar end result" sense. This version was only available in a pack with an unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#FreewayBrawl|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ScreenBattlesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Freeway Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info.]''
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===Leader Class toys===
[[File:TF07-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leader Class toys, this Optimus Prime, at the time, was the most accurate representation of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence. He transforms into a heavily-customized [https://web.archive.org/web/20070814100030/http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His [[Ion blaster]] weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has a hole where the fifth wheel hitch is sculpted in the rear of the truck. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of rubber. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

:Featuring a complex transformation, the front and back ends of the truck essentially fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The halves of the rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms.

: As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his price point, he has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, as it is held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus's final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach, activating a series of spring-loaded actions where the truck windows are pushed apart and the lever between them is raised, enabling the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point, yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a "powering up" sound effect.

:Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints, and ankles. His hands even have individually articulated fingers and thumbs!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cylinders are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#CostcoPrimeBonus|Autobot Jazz]] as bonus figures. All three toys are unchanged from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie G4Contest Chrome OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Completists, eat your heart out!]]
*'''Chrome Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com/ TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one-of-a-kind (well, two-of-a-kind) piece is an almost fully [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] Leader-class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot insignia and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2007.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is either [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#The Last Knight film|Nemesis Prime]].]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK/JPN 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MA-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]'s truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, while various other decos have been replaced by copper.

:This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design. This version was also released by [[TakaraTomy]] in Japan.
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[[File:TF-2007-Lucky-Draw-Gold-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now that is what I called a gold-plated kill."]]
*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A gold vacuum-metallized Leader class Optimus Prime was available as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize figure in [[Japan]], as well as being a promotional competition figure for various [[Hasbro]] branches elsewhere in the world. Only 88 pieces were made.

:Although the figure can transform, the feet were fixated to accommodate with the stand.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2008.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ultra Prime or Nemesis Magnus?]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the UK version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers. The translucent parts were also cast in purple translucent plastic instead of black translucent plastic.

:Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/NightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Nightwatch Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:Premium movie OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Bunny-ears]] Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The Premium Series Optimus Prime is both a [[retool]] and a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime toy. The major selling point is a more movie-accurate head sculpt with longer ears and detailing based on the final CG head design, and a flip-out energy sword to replace the ion blaster that was included with previous versions of the toy. This energy sword is detachable and attaches where the Ion Blaster did, compatible with non-premium Optimus Prime Leader-class-based releases. Because his ears are much longer, the truck roof panel that hides his head now has two holes cut into so the head can fit inside the cabin.

:The paint deco is... unfocused, to say the least. In vehicle mode, the grill, headlights, and bumpers (and thus his feet) are painted silver, yet the red in the small Autobot insignia has been removed. There is silver paint on the fuel tanks (toy battery cover), but not on the other tool boxes and equipment in the same location. There is also silver paint on all 6 wheel rims, the air cleaners, and the windscreen visor. In robot mode, the silver paint is mainly located on his thighs and crotch, though in order to save on costs, the dark blue and gold paint on his thighs and knee joints have been sacrificed.

:Unlike the initial ''Premium Series'' toys, this one was available as part of the regular mass retail Leader class assortment. The instructions still depicts the original Leader Class mold's head.

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*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Optimus Prime toy is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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[[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves his lips so much, he won't let anyone sculpt them on his toys.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The TakaraTomy version of Premium Series Optimus Prime has a considerably different deco from Hasbro's release. Similar to the unique chrome Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Battle Mode features vacuum-metallized parts for nearly all of the silver truck parts, for a greater resemblance to the polished chrome on the real prop trucks. Unfortunately, as his feet are the front fenders and grill, this will likely lead to chipping. In robot mode, he retains several decos that were removed from Hasbro's Premium Optimus Prime for cost reasons, such as the blue and gold decos on his thighs. Finally, the flip-out energy sword is coloured gold to reflect its "powered up" appearance.
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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:Movie FAB OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Okay mommy, me got my backpack and big gun thingy. Me go to robot school now?"]]
*'''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile (attached)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:[[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]] Power Hook Optimus Prime is a (roughly) Deluxe sized figure made for younger children than the rest of the mainline and was designed to have a quick conversion and an action feature. This actually translates to him being made of a series of Automorph mechanisms that facilitate what is for the most part, a one step transformation. Just split the front of the truck along the seam and Optimus' chest and arms swing into place while his feet pop out. The sides of the truck even feature little sculpted arrows to remind you what to do! He has a little string attached to his missile tied to his "backpack" to let you imagine he's reeling things in with his hook. It also means little ones don't lose it, but other figures in the line featured firing missiles which weren't tied to anything, so that's probably not why it's there. The launching hook isn't Prime's only gimmick though, as his waist is spring loaded in one direction for a punch (or maybe even kick) attack. For whatever reason, the balls in his hip joints are cast from clear blue plastic so they may be a point of fragility.

:Unsurprisingly, he is relatively inaccurate to the film's design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Hook Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 1 gun, 1 Missile

: This Wal*Mart-exclusive two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason, the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

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[[File:Mov2007-toy FAB FireBlastPrime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]], is that you?]]
*'''Fire Blast Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Fire Blast Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the previously released Power Hook Optimus Prime Fast Action Battler. The color scheme is loosely based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]], explained rather oddly in the card bio as being the camouflage Optimus took while hunting Decepticons on Mars post-movie... because there are so many long-nose cabs driving around Mars. Yeah.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fire Blast Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Cyber Slammers''===
[[File:Movie CyberSlammers Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, let the bumper car battle begin! One shall stand, one shall...get knocked back a few metres.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Cyber Slammers]] Optimus Prime is an amazingly cute truck that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode. Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie! Like most Cyber Slammers, Prime manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Slammer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Trans-Scanning''===
[[File:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TS-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, set of truck mode armor, set of protoform armor, open-palmed hands
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Trans-scan]]ning Optimus Prime is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "[[core body]]". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Optimus Prime: his [[protoform]] mode or his Earth mode.

: The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of metallic blue plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be transform into his meteor-like "entry mode". This mode can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet.

:Optimus Prime's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of many armor pieces that form a rather [[Kibble|kibbly]] robot mode, which can then transform into a truck approximating a Peterbilt 379. Compared to the overly simple transformation of the protoform mode, his truck mode's transformation can be described as an abominable, unintuitive, parts-massaging ''mess''.

: Optimus Prime also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]] figure.
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===Optimus Prime Figure===
[[File:Movie-toy Optimus DVDSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The shoulders house a kickin' stereo system.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Figure''' (Spychanger, 2007)

:"Optimus Prime Figure" (オプティマスプライム・フィギア)<ref>Named as such in ''Transformers Generations 2009'' Vol. 2, page 52.</ref> is a redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: This toy has been ''extensively'', if not ''ridiculously'' painted up to resemble the live-action version Optimus Prime as closely as possible, also making use of metal-flake paint for extra sheen. Of note is the [[tampograph]]ed detailing on his chest resembling movie Prime's distinctive chest design.

: This toy was a [[campaign item|promotional freebie]], exclusively available in Japan with a pre-order for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' DVD/HD-DVD from Paramount Pictures Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/DVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Optimus Prime Figure" at TFU.info]''

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===Micro IR Transformers Cars===
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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime MicroIR.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the truck with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a truck styled after the Movie character, it also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a display stand, though the gun itself can't stand freely. The tip of the gun can also unscrews to reveal a hidden ball-point pen.

:Curiously, his robot mode torso is based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation One counterpart]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Micro IR Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Legends Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime.jpg|301px|thumb|AT LAST! Two smokestacks!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
[[File:ROTF Legends Prime Jetfire combo.jpg|thumb|left|Don't I look awesome with my corpse backpack?]]

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class Optimus Prime is a much more accurate mold compared to the 2007 Legends class Prime, having a much greater accuracy in both robot and vehicle mode. In particular, his vehicle mode isn't inexplicably missing one smokestack like the 2007 toy. It should be noted that he was molded in only one paintable plastic color, with red and blue deco patterns decked on it. The top of the truck's bunk (ending up on his back in robot mode) has a slot to combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. For some reason, this isn't mentioned in the instructions, though they're hardly needed.

: Compared to the final product, stock photos of the figure loses blue paint operations on his knee armor. This mold was also used to make [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

: During the [[May 30]] launch event for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline in [[Japan]], Legends Optimus were given out to attendees. The only difference is a sticker on the packaging commemorating the event. Optimus also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the Revenge of the Fallen EZ Collection sets. And like all the first waves, he comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the Revenge of the Fallen toyline. His pair of legs is also mistranformed to fit in the bubble.

:In Malaysia, this toy was one of the four Legends Class toys to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He could be obtained starting from the 12th of July, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

:Anyone looking to buy this figure on the aftermarket be warned, there is a very convincing-looking [[knockoff]] that's been making the rounds. While the paint applications are pretty much identical to the real deal, the pegs on the legs/trunk front can be a little too tight when attached. in some worst cases; it can break off if attempted to pull off by force.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime Battledamage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A little blue paint goes a long way.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-09'''

: A "Battle Damaged" variant featured in the second wave of EZ Collection (the Japanese name for Legends class toys), with more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

: This redeco is also the first mold to utilize the slightly retooled fuel tank/elbow tabs, which is slightly smaller than the first release.

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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends PowerArmorPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's certainly power armor... the kind that hasn't been finished yet.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)

:This [[redeco]] of Legends class Optimus Prime features a slightly darkened color scheme and red legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegPowerArmorOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Power Armor Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionDefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Here to mend and defend! ... hahaha, no, really, hand your face over. '''Now.''']]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, March 2010)

:A redeco of Legends Optimus Prime replacing his red plastic with more blue and silver, but sprucing things up a bit with red flame [[paint operation]]s. Defender Optimus Prime (ディフェンダーオプティマスプライム) was only available in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' promotion in March 2010. It was given away for free to customers who purchased ''Animated'' merchandise at Edion, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFvoyager}}[[File:ROTF Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look! I got a tan! ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-ROTF-Tokyo-Toy-Show-2009-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Tokyo Toy Show 2009 TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Optimus Prime Revenge Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:Voyager Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the toy from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|first movie's toyline]]. Like several redecos or retools of 2007 movie toys, there has been some effort to make this release noticeably different from the previous releases, though the toy ends up looking less accurate to the actual movie appearance than those previous releases. Optimus Prime has a sort of faded Autobot [[insignia|logo]] on the side of the truck's bunk, and hanzi (Chinese characters) on the roof (ending up on his knee in robot mode.) The word "上海将军" means "Shanghai General", while "大将" means "Grand general". The beige-gray plastic used for this toy is similar to his Screen Battles toy, only with a slightly reddish hue.

:The Japanese version of the toy, named "Optimus Prime Revenge Edition", was exclusively available at Tokyo Toy Show 2009, and later also from [[e-HOBBY]]. Despite being sold in Hasbro packaging like the mass retail ''Revenge'' toys in Japan (plus the addition of Japanese stickers marking it as a Japanese market release and containing Japanese safety warnings and manufacturer information), it slightly differed from the Hasbro version insofar as it lacked the [[tampograph]]ed Chinese.

:::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2010)

:An "Asia" version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager-Class Optimus Prime (see above) was released in a two-pack, except with different writing on him. The writing on this version "勇猛果敢武士道" means "brave and fierce, resolute and courageous, bushido", which interestingly can be read in Chinese and Japanese with the same semantic meaning, albeit differing pronunciations.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2010/01/30/revenge-of-the-fallen-optimus-prime-and-ravage-redecos-169082</ref> which is very fitting for Optimus Prime. Alongside with a slightly modified version of the ''Movie'' Deluxe-Class "[[Premium Series]]" [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#PrimeBee2Pack|Bumblebee]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.

:Like his pack-in mate Bumblebee, a near-identical [[knockoff]] of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2010s, with Optimus Prime being one of the dead giveaways; He possesses a lighter shade of opaque blue paint on the thighs.

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[[File:ROTF Voyager DefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Kaboom, yo. Ka-friggin-boom.]]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:This redeco of Voyager-Class Optimus Prime swaps out the red and some of the silver plastic with black and blue, changes the blue flames to red and silver, lightly nodding towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|his Generation 2 Laser incarnation]].

:Defender Optimus Prime also comes with two packaging variants: aside from his default packaging, the other was packed in robot mode in a vertical packaging similar to the Leader Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/DefenderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Defender Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Voyager JetPowerOptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|Use your friends wisely.]]
*'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles, sword, Jetfire armour parts

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the 2007 Optimus Prime Voyager-Class mold in a similar style to the Leader-Class Buster Optimus Prime (see below), with a much more accurate and detailed paint scheme, including white stenciled flames. He would have come with a set of [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]] armour parts to form the powered-up Optimus Prime seen at end of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and due to not having to form Jetfire's robot mode or his jet mode, the armour parts are far more accurate to the movie's design of them than the leader class Jetfire toy could manage. While not combined to Optimus Prime, the armour can be arranged to form a sort of weapon emplacement mode or a jet engine on the back of Optimus's vehicle mode.

:Both Jet Power Optimus Prime and the accompanying redeco of Voyager-Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#UniteMegatron|Megatron]] would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie]]'' releases of Leader-Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Mini-figure====
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[[File:ROTF mini figure Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He won't be [[Decapitation|taking]] [[The Fallen|anybody]]'s faces at THAT size.]]
*'''Stratosphere''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Voyager-Class [[Stratosphere]] comes with a transformable Optimus Prime mini-figure that deploys from his cargo bay, based upon scenes from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie. The articulation is limited to hinges on his arms, legs and shoulders, all three of them being contingent from his transformation.

:Towering at only barely over two inches, this is actually not just the smallest movie-verse Optimus but even the smallest transformable figure of Optimus Prime for a while - ironically enough, being even slightly tinier than the [[Smallest Transforming Transformers]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

:This toy is also the basis for the fiction-only [[Transformers Part One]] version of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MiniOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on mini Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Leader-class Optimus Prime is an entirely different mold from the first movie's Leader-class Optimus Prime.

:Like the previous Prime, it is loaded with features, though it ditches the first movie's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing for the new [[Mech Alive]] gimmick. When a grey tab on his midriff is pressed, Prime's entire pectoral region "flexes", lights in his chest and eyes glow, and he declares "I am Optimus Prime" in [[Peter Cullen]]'s voice. For the European release of the figure, to get past the language barrier, the Cullen sound clip is abbreviated to just "Optimus Prime"; in some regions, including Quebec and the UK (but only after a month or two), both versions were made available. A transformation sound effect activates when his torso is transformed, and once Prime is in truck mode, an almost unnoticeable button (a small square located beside the screw for the battery compartment, undocumented in his instructions) is revealed, which activates engine-idling noises.

:Each arm features flip-out blades that trigger when a button on the forearm is pressed. Each of these blades has a [[Cyberglyphics|Cyberglyphic]] symbol on it. The blades severely restrict Prime's arm articulation when retracted, as they get in the way of the kibble, but as there is very little one can do with Prime's arms without causing the blades to deploy, this is hardly noticeable.

:One detail not reflected in most of Hasbro's photos is that the sun visors above Prime's windows are mounted on ball joints and can be positioned like they are in his CG design. The hood halves on his arms can slide up on their hinges and the blue panels at the back of Prime's lower legs can be pulled out slightly as well for further screen accuracy.

:Overall, the robot mode of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' leader class Optimus Prime toy is slightly taller and considerably more athletic-looking than the 2007 ''Transformers'' Leader-class Optimus Prime toy.

[[File:ROTF Leader Jetfire PowerUpPrime toy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Who's your daddy? He is.]]
:Optimus Prime can also combine with Leader-class [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] to form Jetpower Optimus Prime by slightly transforming his backpack and feet. Sadly, this takes away from his leg articulation, because otherwise he could never support the massive backpack he has in this mode. However, fans have created alternate configurations that increase leg articulation and movie-accuracy.

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:Like several new-mold ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys, Optimus Prime suffers from some cost-cutting measures that affected the final production version of the mold. According to Hasbro's stock photos of the hand-painted [[prototype]] (pictured right), the toolboxes on the sides of his legs were designed to fold away further for a sleeker, cleaner look. The rear tires would have been able to split in half, with the inner half of the tire going inside the outer half to recreate the thin tires seen on Prime's CG design. The lower arms were originally designed so that his hands could slide in or out of them during transformation. Finally, his fingers are no longer articulated, and instead the entire hand is now one molded piece. The articulated fingers would later be used for the ''Asia Premium Series'' and ''Movie The Best'' releases.

:As a result of striving for vehicle realism and painstaking accuracy to his visual portrayal in the live-action films, this Optimus Prime ends up being remarkably complex for the time, with the figure essentially exploding into a series of chunks and panels that need to be aligned just right in order to come together in truck mode. Very unfortunately, the [[instructions]] for this toy are infamous for being vague and unclear in their visual depiction of the transformation steps, making transformation even ''harder''. Also, let us not forget that, upon transforming him back to robot mode, he will declare his identity over and over and over and over and over until you're finished.

:The TakaraTomy release of Optimus Prime replaces the red plastic from his neck down to the middle of his pectorals with gray plastic. The smokestacks also are a different shade of gray, and are more opaque than the Hasbro release. This version can also attach [[Energon star]]s.

:The entire mold became a victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from upscaled (and sometimes simplified) molds to high-quality clones. Several of his redecoes/retools below also suffers from this.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Limited Edition Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)

:This release of Optimus Prime was available at the May 23, 2009 midnight launch of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline at the [[Shanghai]] Toys 'R' Us. Limited to 576 pieces, this piece was presented in a wooden box with a numbered certificate, Autobot sigil dog tag, and of course, the leader class Optimus Prime toy. The toy itself was unchanged.

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[[File:ROFTOptimusWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader value pack, 2009)

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Optimus Prime sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime BlackVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's like Optimus and The Fallen had some illegitimate love child.....]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, Japan 2009)

:An [[exclusive]] to Amazon.co.jp, this redeco of Optimus Prime is bundled with the Japanese release of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD. He is another in a long line of [[black repaint]]s, swapping most of his red and blue plastic for black, some of his bright grey plastic for a cool grey and blue, and is covered with gold and silver flames. His orange blades are now translucent blue.

:TakaraTomy improved upon the original Leader-class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.

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[[File:ROTF Leader BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Takara makes better toys than Hasbro.]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, Japan 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-24'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This version of Leader-class Optimus Prime features a new lower face sculpt that lacks a [[Mouthplate]], as well as the replacement of his fuel tank/exhaust assemblies with new, transforming versions that can combine into his ion blaster/barrage cannon. To the simultaneous pleasure and displeasure of people who had already purchased the first release of Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, Buster Optimus Prime features an extensive paint job that closely matches Prime's appearance on the big screen, including covering almost all of his grey plastic with silver paint or chrome, expanding and outlining all of the flame tampographs white for greater accuracy to [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]]'s computer model, and generally painting in small details, nooks and crannies that were neglected on the first release due to cost-cutting reasons. The red and blue plastic colors also vary from the original release, to better match his film appearance.

:As with Optimus Prime Black Version, Buster Optimus Prime uses the improved instructions.

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[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-OptimusPrimetoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There, my lips are gone. You all can stop stealing and repainting the original's head now.]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-CombinedMode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

:This [[TakaraTomy]] Asian market-[[exclusive]] Leader Class two-pack consists of a redecoed [[Jetfire (Movie)#JetfireBuster|Jetfire]] and a slightly altered Buster Optimus Prime. Buster Optimus Prime is almost identical to the single-pack Japanese release of the toy, but unlike the standalone Buster Prime, has a head with a faceplate, itself containing more paint details than the first release of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader-class Optimus Prime. The flames are outlined with light blue instead of white for accuracy to the physical truck prop (though it ends up being inaccurate in robot mode). Jetfire has a subtle, more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colour scheme.

:Despite the fact that this is a TakaraTomy release, this version ''doesn't'' use the improved version of Optimus' [[instructions]], using instead the original (and less helpful) version.

This release of Buster Optimus Prime was susceptible to a paint scraping issue on the silver painted slide-out barrel of his blaster. This problem was fixed for the [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|DOTM Re-release]] by relocating the silver paint app from the barrel to the inside wall of an exposed gas tank that had been previously left as unpainted grey plastic. The black paint app on the barrel was left unchanged.

:In mid 2010, this set was released in Australia. In early 2011, it was released in the Philippines. In late 2011, [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|this set]] was [[Rebranding|re-released]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[packaging]].

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[[File:FamilyMartClearColorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Making one of the most complex Transformers ever entirely out of clear plastic? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, 2010)

: This translucent plastic version of Leader class Optimus Prime is Prize A in a "Family Mart" convenient store chain competition beginning in October, [[2010]]. Punters can purchase entries into the competition for 500 yen each.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Leader, 2010)
: This gold redeco of Leader Class Optimus Prime was offered as a Lucky Draw in the December 2009 edition of TV Magazine, and is limited to a mere 3 pieces, making it one of the lowest production run Lucky Draw Campaign Toys.

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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
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[[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]]
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Double Blade Optimus Prime is an all-new [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Optimus Prime, with a much more accurate sculpt and a less-inaccurate transformation. He features two spring-loaded energy swords and a projectile launcher with a single [[missile]].
:For [[design change|whatever reason]], his elbows have been molded so as not to bend, despite actually having real pinned elbow joints. The plastic section in the way, however, can be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Double Blade Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy FAB PowerArmorOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime was under the impression that melting bots down into different layers counted as armor. Those who questioned him were soon found with missing faces.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Power Armor Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of Double Blade Optimus Prime, coloring much of the toy black. Intended to represent him combined with Jetfire.
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===''Battle Chargers''===
[[File:ROTF BattleChargers OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's the return of the bumper cars, only this time we can sit down.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Battle Charger]] Optimus Prime is, much like the first movie line's [[Cyber Slammers]] Prime, a super-deformed truck from which a robot mode springs up as you play. The toy uses a [[pull-back motor]], and when pulled back and released, the toy's roof will flip open and Optimus Prime's cutesified robot mode will pop up.

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[[File:ROTFBattleChargersCyberArmorOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Oh great, the front is silver. Well THAT'S a big difference...]]
*'''Cyber Armor Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:A redeco of the first Battle Charger with parts of the truck colored silver, such as the hood and wheel wells.
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===''Gravity Bots''===
[[File:ROTF GravityBots OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, Optimus let himself go [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|again]]!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-01'''

:''[[Gravity Bot]]s'' Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified version of Optimus with a small tab on the bottom of his feet so that when he is placed on his feet he automatically transforms to robot mode. There is also one on his back side that will transform him to vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy GravityBots BattleSteelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|feeling' a little blue about the mass here.]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus featuring a gray hood with red flames, which is inspired by his Defender redecoes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GBBattleSteelOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Mega Power Bots''===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".
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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replicas line, this Optimus Prime is an entirely new sculpt based on his appearances in the films. He does not come with any accessories, and his Energon sword was permanently molded on his right arm.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:TF2010 ROTF Legends Fireburst Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime can't deal with you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2010)}}</ul>

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, with its coloration inspired by ''Generation 1'' Ultra Magnus. The toy retains all the functionality of the previous releases, including the undocumented ability to combine with Jetfire.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like we're surrounded, Jetfire." "Who's 'we', Autobot?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: This release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime with predominately red forearms and red/silver thighs, which it was meant to be a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco.

: He comes bundled with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack. To date, this is the only Hasbro release of this figure that acknowledges the combining feature between Jetfire and Optimus Prime.

: This redeco was also re-released as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection lineup. ([[#Chronicle|See below]].)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/KMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionVol5OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|EVILLLLLL PRIME.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime (Movie)''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

: This Japanese-exclusive release of Optimus Prime features much more black coloring than the previous releases, and it's (coincidentally) based on the Fast Action Battlers Power Armor Optimus Prime toy, so as to be used with the similarly-repainted Legends Jetfire figure to form the Optimus' powered up combination. For some reason, he has red eyes.

: This redeco also uses the slightly-smaller fuel tank/elbow tabs from the "Battle Damaged" release.
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===Voyager Class toys===
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[[File:Aa-01-battle-blades-prime-japanese-version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I call these bad boys the [[Grindor (ROTF)|"face takers"]] ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''AA-01'''
:*''Accessories'': Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank/gun assemblies, removable "energon swords" (Hasbro version only), removable battle hooks (TakaraTomy version only)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of 2010 ''Transformers'' Voyagers, Battle Blades Optimus Prime is a sculpt that attempts to replicate his Leader Class design, while also being much more movie accurate than the previous Voyager incarnations. He features two [[Dual Energon Swords|energon swords]] made of soft plastic, similar to his Leader Class incarnation, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp.

: He also has a removable [[Matrix of Leadership]] in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic. In an awesome homage, the Movie Matrix rests on a stand molded to look like its Generation 1 incarnation.

: His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two "[[barrage cannon]]s". Oddly enough, these guns are mentioned nowhere on the box even though they would normally be a selling point.

: The [[instructions]] neglect to mention that the entire roof of the cab is on a concealed hinge which greatly eases the difficulty of Prime's transformation. For whatever reason, the instructions treat the toy as if the hinge does not exist, going so far as to show Prime's head magically clipping through his chest to transform. The instructions also neglect to mention that his heel/bumper pieces must be slid out until they ''click'', making the figure just that bit more stable, and that the rotating truck door panels on his upper arms can be pulled further out (but not off) from their sockets, allowing more space for the panels to swing around his hood-arms during transformation. It should be noted that the chest windows on all releases of this sculpt are prone to slight cracking, often out of the packaging.

: The TakaraTomy ''Autobot Alliance'' release of this toy has some significant differences. Color-wise, the red plastic is in a darker shade, his shin and wheel joints are grey rather than Hasbro's bronze, and the Matrix of Leadership has been painted silver. More immediately noticeable is that the dual energon swords have been replaced with a pair of battle hooks, similar to 2010's Leader Class Optimus Prime (see below). However, due to the Japanese release retaining the Hasbro packaging, the box still advertises the swords rather than the hooks.

: This mold was also used to make ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:TF2010 ROTF LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Hasbro makes better toys than Takara.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2010)}}</ul>

: Released in the first wave of ''Transformers'' Leader class toys, this [[retool]] of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class Optimus Prime features the head from [[#BusterOptimus|Buster Optimus Prime]], and has had his blades replaced with semi-articulated Battle Hooks for face-destroying action! He has a darker paint job and sports black splotches on his body and head to signify battle damage. However, due to these extra "battle damage" paint applications, some other paint applications that were present on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release were omitted.

: He also sports a new voice box in robot mode, replacing the infamous "I am Optimus Prime!" with "We must stop the Decepticons!" The international release, however, retains the same abbreviated "Optimus Prime" sound clip as the original release. To the annoyance of many fans, this version was the main version released just about ''anywhere'' outside the United States (all of Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia). The box also mentions racing sounds, which may or may not be referring to the button-activated diesel engine noises carried over from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the figure.

: This version uses the TakaraTomy version of the instructions, which improved upon the original Leader-Class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.
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===''Activators''===
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With just one button push, he's ready to steal your fa-I mean the Cons' faces.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:A small and simple toy, ''[[Activators]]'' Optimus Prime features [[autotransformation]] from truck to robot, activated by a button on his roof. It has no weapons or any other [[gimmick]]s. Then again, Prime's hands are molded into clenched fists.

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[[File:TF2010-toy Activators RallyRumbleOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's Flash cosplay almost went swimmingly.]]
*'''Rally Rumble Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)

:Rally Rumble Optimus Prime is a redeco of the first ''Activators'' toy above, in ''Generation 1''-inspired color scheme (at least for the truck mode) and rally-themed markings like lightning bolts and the number 01.

: During the period between [[December 26]] 2010 and [[January 31]] 2011, Hasbro ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Activator & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Rally Rumble Optimus Prime (as the figure is listed in the thread) was one of the figures distributed.
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==Animated==
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*'''Optimus Prime Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, April 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''EZ-21'''

:Optimus Prime Clear Ver. (オプティマスプライムクリアVer.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3, under the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' banner. It is a clear version of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' mold, cast in (entirely colorless) clear plastic with opaque paint operations (which is the same paint mask from the original Legends Class toy albeit slightly darker) on the details. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damaged release.

:The toy had a preliminary name: "Optimus Prime Tokubetsu Color" (オプティマスプライム特別カラー, "Optimus Prime Special Color").
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==''EZ Collection Real''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Real Color Ver.)''' (2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)
:Released as part of The blindpacked ''EZ Collection Real'' by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, sharing the same paint mask with the [[#LegendsBattleDamage|Battle Damaged]] figure sans the weathering. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs.

:Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Optimus Prime comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.

:Stock photos showed that his blue paint applications being brighter. This could be a trick of a lightning, since the final product's blue paint applications is still the same dark blue color seen in the Battle Damaged figure.
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==''Dark of the Moon''==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games, and an advertisement flyer promoting the Japanese release of the ''Dark of the Moon'' toyline.}}
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[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Steer clear of hanging cables.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Jet pack]], two rifles, 3-D glasses (Preview Pack)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander class figures, this Optimus Prime is a roughly Scout-sized figure. He comes with a jetpack that can combine with both his truck and robot modes. The jetpack attaches via [[C joint]] clips, and the jetpack can transform in and out of a winged configuration when Optimus is in truck mode. Optimus himself features C joint bars for his smokestacks and trailer hitch, as well as bars on the top of his headache rack, while his hands and jetpack can hold/mount his rifles via C joint-related 3 mm clips/holes.

[[File:DOTM 3DPreview Cyberverse OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|These glasses allow Optimus to see the aliens in his midst. Wait a minute..]]
:Optimus was first released as a "Limited Edition Preview" in [[Calendar|March]] [[2011]], over two months before the full release of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline on [[May 16]], 2011. He comes packaged with a pair of {{w|Anaglyph image|Anaglyph}} 3-D glasses for use on the transformers.com website, but they cannot be used to view 3D movies in cinemas.

:This toy is also notorious for being a shelfwarmer in a small number of Walmart stores for 8 years.

:The figure also saw regular release, with no changes of the figure but lacks 3D glasses.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Perfect for fighting queen xenomorphs.]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Armored Weapons Platform''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is a redeco of the Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, with a lighter gradient paint job that lacks the flames, and with Optimus sporting a G1 insignia. Instead of his jetpack and guns, he comes with his trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform#Cyberverse|Armored Weapons Platform]], which can transform into a base and exo-suit. The trailer itself features movie-style insignias.

:Like the other Cyberverse Action sets, there is an included cardboard backdrop for display.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/AWPOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armored Weapons Platform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"WHAT'S THAT? WHAT DID YOU SAY? I CAN'T HEAR YOU WITH THESE MASSIVE CANNONS FIRING BESIDE MY HEAD!"]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is ''another'' redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, this time with a predominately navy scheme with black accents (which vaguely resembles his Generation 1 colors), and a pair of [[barrage cannon]]s that can be either held or mounted on his smokestacks, as well as a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|handheld swords]]. He is compatible with all his previously released Cyberverse accessories, but not all at once.

:The official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in its packaging featured its name as simply "Optimus Prime", but the final version of the toy available at retail is named "Battle Steel Optimus Prime". He is also mis-transformed in the [[stock photography|stock photo]] to the right: His legs haven't been extended.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderBSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:DOTMBITMCVACOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fighting evil by moonlight / winning love by daylight / never running from a real fight / He is the one named Sailor Prime.]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:A [[Walmart]] exclusive set featuring a [[redeco]] of Optimus Prime in swapped red and blue with light gray and his Cyberverse [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|Armored Weapons Platform]] in dark "night sky" themed colors and stickers.

:The set also includes redecoes of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Ratchet]] and [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]], as well as a large, badly photoshopped diorama featuring a photo of a daytime city with a night backdrop and a ruined Dodge Neon on the right side, complete with Dodge insignia.

:The [[stock photography]] shows the trailer with an intentional defacement mark that does not appear on the retail release. Oops.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMCommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle at the Moonlight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMUGCVCOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime in his early [[Units of time|cycle]]s. His interest in playing Autocops and Robbercons seemed so innocent back then...]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Jetpack, two rifles

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] set featuring a [[redeco]] of the first Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, featuring moderately brighter colors and paint, while his jetpack and rifles are now black, with the jetpack's wings having silver flames. He also lacks the flame pattern on top of his hood, and features different flame patterns on the sides of the hood.

:As with Battle Steel Optimus Prime, his legs haven't been extended in the stock photo. His Jetpack/rifle combo is also installed in the wrong way.

:He comes in a 5-pack with redecos of [[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]], [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Gift Set Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|walmartdlx}}[[File:DOTM Optimus Deluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Exclusive to [[Walmart]], Deluxe Class Optimus Prime features a high range of motion, with ball jointed shoulders and hips, swivels at the neck, knees, and feet, and double swivels in the elbows. As a result of the transformation process, he can also rotate at the waist, though this is hindered considerably by his "backpack" [[kibble]]. This can be remedied by pointing the truck nose downward, as it is in the packaging. Optimus Prime also features the spring loaded "Automorph" feature in his head, if the truck kibble pushes the small grey switch from his back before splitting the chest into half. And due to how close the head of the faceplate and the front unpaintable piece is, Optimus' "nose" section has a tendency to chip off after many transformations.

:Optimus Prime features a [[MechTech]] Blaster that can convert into an Energon Battle Axe reminiscent of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 character]]'s [[Energon-axe|iconic weapon]], though the weapon cannot be locked in battle axe mode. There is also a pair of C joint rods on the underside of both forearms. His MechTech blaster can plug into the port on each of his arms or be held in either hand in robot mode, or plug into one of two holes on his truck roof/robot shoulders.

:After step 5, the instructions did not mention that you should fold back the shoulder panels to form the sleeper part until the 11th step. Care must be taken while transforming the legs: the small peg located on the lower leg can be snapped off due to the peg being slightly thick to accommodate with the hole. Also, take note that Optimus Prime cannot wield 5 mm weapons with longer posts, as the way that his pinky finger is molded prevents the post from pegging down through his hands. Also, take note that the legs' sculpted small rectangle peg (the one that locks the robot mode legs in place) is prone to warping if care is not taken during transformation.

:The hand-painted prototype photos from both the packaging and the instructions shows that Prime had long smokestacks, but it was shortened for safety reasons in the final product.

:His MechTech weapon was redecoed from [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]]'s weapon. This figure was also sold at Universal theme parks in new packaging with ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' branding. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMLunarfireOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Astronaut not included.]]
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*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Cannon

:This redeco of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy is also exclusive to Walmart, features gold flames and highlights, as well as more prominent blue areas. He comes packed with a red version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Cannon.

:Apart from the package art, Lunarfire Optimus Prime's stock photos are extremely difficult to find with an exception of the one included in [[Transformers Generations 2012]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLFOPtimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|MILKMagazineDOTM}}[[File:DOTMMilk-exclusive-optimus-primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the only image we could get that has both of them. Note: both figures have the same accessory, and both accessories don't have golden sections.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Black)''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Mechtech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
:These redecoes of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus prime are exclusives to Hong Kong's [[Milk Magazine]]. They are officially licensed items produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong to celebrate the magazines' 10th year anniversary in [[2011]].

:The "Standard" version sports an extremely detailed "premium" and screen-accurate paint job, while the Black version sports a black deco that makes him look very much like [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|if he is dead]].

:Each figure was sold separately in a black box with a black movie Optimus Prime silhouette that is visible thanks to the "Exclusive Optimus Prime" and the Milk's 10th anniversary logo. The outside of the box prevents anyone from seeing the figure inside, meaning that you have to open to see if the version that you've got is the "Standard" version or the Black version.

:They come packed with the same Mechtech weapon from the first release. The stock photos shows the gun with the same colors from the first release of the mold but all chromed all over when in reality it's all silver.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{Note|All Japanese releases of the toy (excluding prize figures) come with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.}}
[[File:DOTM Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|Yeah, I'm compensating... for YO MOMMA.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Space Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2011]]-[[July 16|07-16]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-17'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, Optimus Prime transforms into an unlicensed modified Peterbilt 379 semi-truck, with heatshield details in his sculpting and translucent solar panels on various parts of his body and huge gas tanks. Optimus himself is differently proportioned, having larger feet and a smaller torso and arms. He also features some [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-kibble/parts]]: His actual windshield chest is being covered by a sculpted panel featuring his characteristic deformed windshield-chest, and a pair of sculpted tires on his thighs. His pair of optics is designed to have a light-piping gimmick, but it was rendered useless since it was painted in smoke gray on top of the colorless transparent plastic.

:He comes with a large [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster that can convert into a "Battle Cannon". Like all of the MechTech Voyager class toys, this deployed form can lock into place. Specifically, the weapon must be pressed all the way in and rotated to lock it.

:In Japan, he was released as "Space Optimus Prime",

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information of ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-MechTech-DA-03-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Omae no kao o kure!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Release exclusively in Japan, this Optimus Prime is a [[retool]] of the figure above, removing the heat shield and solar panels, as well as replacing any rocket booster parts (such as his heels) and gas tanks with normal truck parts. His light-piping eyes are painted in translucent light blue.

:He also has a new [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster with a flip-out [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], and like all Voyager Class MechTech weapons, it can lock into place by latching one of the levers to the body of the gun.

:His MechTech [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|trailer]] opens up much like Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer (as well as being able to stand up to harken back to the Generation 1 [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s upright mode), includes storage for many MechTech weapons inside and out, and is able to transport up to two Deluxe class (or one smaller Voyager) Autobots.

:The flame deco on Optimus' forearm parts (hidden by the wheels) are flipped in the stock photos, which is present in the vehicle mode. The updated version of the photo (seen in the packaging) features the correct deco. Meanwhile, all of the stock photos of the Ion Blaster/Energy Blade (sans the extra step instruction) depicts the blade as a painted opaque piece.

:The instructions also depict his fuel tank assemblies being positioned like the first figure's gas tanks, though you can swivel them frontwards for a better appearance, as seen in the stock photo.

:The figure omits the extended pieces of the side doors in vehicle mode (the ones which can be seen above the gas tanks in robot mode), leaving the sides of the robot mode's chest exposed. There was a variant version which has the extended pieces, covering the gaps behind the front wheels in truck mode.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-p4S9Lm7c]</ref>

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[[File:DOTMtoy-OptimusPrimeVoyagerwithComettor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''They don't want to hurt me 
''Or my dad or my mom. 
''All they want to do is 
''Take me to the prom.'']]

*'''Optimus Prime''' / '''Includes Deluxe Class Comettor''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank gun assemblies, removable Battle Hooks

:This [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and retool of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]] features the Japanese release's hooks (instead of swords), plus an all-new [[mouthplate]]-less, mouthed face. As part of the set's lunar theme, reflections of stars are painted across his vehicle mode sides and on his windshield, with a sharp reflection of [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in one of his windows. This time, his [[Matrix of Leadership]] is cast in orange plastic.

:This exclusive has a peculiar and common error in that the arm hooks' hubs stick out farther than they should, causing a gap that runs down the middle of the cab's nose in vehicle mode.

:This Optimus Prime cannot tow the [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|Mechtech trailer]], as the original mold has no trailer hitch to begin with.

:Optimus comes with a "bonus value" Deluxe Class toy, [[Comettor (DOTM)|Comettor]]. The pair together cost a dollar less than a regular Voyager Class toy. It was also available at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, with Comettor ''not'' highlighted as a "bonus" figure.

:In [[Australia]], this release was available at [[Kmart]] for a considerably lower price than a regular Voyager Class toy.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechVoyager FireburstOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Give me your..." ''[Deploys axe]'' "'''SOUL!!'''"]]
*'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA24'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Rifle/[[Cybertanium]] Battle Axe

:Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of the standard ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime, sporting a darker shade of blue and a "burning" color scheme that includes replacing all translucent blue parts with translucent orange. Because of this, his light-piped eyes were neutered by opaque light blue paint.

:He comes with a MechTech rifle that converts into a large battle axe, and can be locked in by pulling the lever all the way in and tilting it into a gap to the left. The rifle has a separate flip-out handle, while the axe uses the rifle's long barrel as the handle, meaning that Optimus can grip the axe with both of his hands. This weapon was also retooled in a running change, adding a stop to the handle instead of relying solely on the gear system to prevent the locking assembly from flying off into parts unknown.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Voyager LuckyDraw TritaniumOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime (with [[Armored Weapons Platform#TritaniumPrime|trailer]]) is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to have entered all three ''Dark of the Moon'' campaigns (beginning on [[May 14]], 2011). This toy is limited to 100 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager-Class two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon

: This [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains an unchanged ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime alongside [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberArmour|a unique redeco of Voyager-Class Shockwave]].

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[[File:DOTMVoyOptimusStreetsideBotBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this is a battle-damaged redeco of the initial ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime toy. Unlike the other figures in this set, Optimus received a different set of MechTech weapons from his standard release: he was given redecos of [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]]'s cannons.

:He was sold with a grey and purple redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#StreetsideBotBrawl|Shockwave]] and a battle-damaged redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUSBBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Streetside Bot Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron-Con-2012-Voyager-OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mind me, just pelvic thrusting over here.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer Special Edition/Optimus Prime Universal Studios Edition''' (Cybertron Con 2012 exclusive, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Available as a [[Cybertron Con 2012]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy retool of the Voyager Class figure. While the individual Optimus figure shares the same paint operations, his trailer was decorated with a Universal Studios & Transformers: The Ride logo patterns. It included a new collector coin.
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===Leader Class toys===
{{anchor|StrikerOptimus}}[[File:DOTMSupremeStrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mobile Armored Strike Kommander.]]
*'''Striker Optimus''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 17]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA28'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield

: Labeled as a "[[Triple Changer]]", Striker Optimus is a redeco and retool of ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class Jetwing Optimus Prime, with new weapons. The base figure has most of the same mold changes as Jetwing Optimus Prime (see below), but has been altered further; in particular, the transforming smokestacks and fuel tanks/ion blaster parts have been replaced with retooled regular tanks that now function as mounts for the new accessories. The colors on the toy are darker than Jetwing Optimus, with a different flame deco that extends farther along the sides of the toy. Additionally, two new 5 mm holes have been added to the gray hinge behind the cab in order to accommodate the [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Japan]]-exclusive battle blade accessories. The "I am Optimus Prime" saying of Buster Optimus Prime has also been replaced with the "We must stop the Decepticons!" saying of 2010 ''Transformers'' Optimus Prime, although batteries are not included.

:He comes with a shield with a fold-out handle, allowing Optimus to hold onto it with either hand in robot mode. It has a simple transformation gimmick for vehicle mode which is activated by pressing a button at the top of the shield, causing the sides to spring outwards. In vehicle mode, the shield can be laid flat across the bed of the truck, attaching via a post on the back onto the truck’s trailer hitch. Alternatively, the bumpers on the shield can be rotated outwards, and the front can be bent down in order to form a new front end and hood for "battle vehicle mode", resembling the [[Stealth Force]] vehicle modes seen in ''Dark of the Moon''.

:The figure also comes with two gun accessories, the "Eliminator Gun" and "Assault Blaster", which combine into the "Mega Striker", a rifle that closely resembles the one used in ''Dark of the Moon''. The separate guns also have a MechTech-style transformation, and pulling a lever transforms them into alternate crossbow-like shapes. In "battle vehicle mode", the sides of the truck are rotated up, and the guns can be attached by small pegs to holes in the modified smokestacks, or they can plugged into any of the standard connection points with their [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]s... except the ones on the hinge behind the cab, since those are supposed to be for his Energon battle blades.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his new rifle in its combined mode for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Due to the remolding of the smokestacks, Striker Optimus cannot use the Jetwing pack in robot mode.
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*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]

:A re-release of the [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime two-pack]], this time in ''Dark of the Moon''-branded packaging.

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[[File:Rotf_vs_dotm_jet_power_buster_optimus_prime_blaster_paint_apps.jpg|left|upriught=1.4|thumb|left|ROTF Buster/Jetpower silver painted barrel vs. DOTM Jetpower unpainted grey plastic barrel.]]

The DOTM packaging release of this 2-pack features an altered paint application on Optimus Prime's ion blaster/barrage cannon. On the original ROTF packaging release, the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster is painted silver with a black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is left as unpainted grey plastic (exactly like the blaster on the original single-boxed ROTF Buster Optimus Prime). After receiving numerous reports from customers that the silver paint on the slide-out barrel was easily scraped off by merely transforming it from gas tank to blaster, Takara-Tomy briefly stated in an interview that they had addressed the issue for the Dark of the Moon packaged version by swapping the placement of the silver paint application. Thus, the Dark of the Moon packaged version now features the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster as unpainted grey plastic with an unchanged black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is now painted silver.

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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader 2-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the ''Movie'' Leader Class toy, Optimus Prime comes in a Taiwanese-exclusive two-pack alongside the ''Movie'' Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Megatron]] toy.

===Supreme Class toys===
[[File:DOTM MechTech JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insert [[John DiMaggio|Aquaman]]'s rousing song of heroism right here.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, Australia: [[June 11]], Japan: [[June 18]]-[[June 19|19]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA15'''
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Jetwing Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime, with an accompanying large jet pack and massive dual Gatling Cannons. The base Optimus Prime figure has several modifications including: a new stomach area and elbow flares to reflect the changes to Optimus Prime's CG model in ''Dark of the Moon'', modified lower arms to incorporate MechTech ports and clips for the cannons, and a retooled area under his back so the jet pack can fit on more securely. The dual energon blades mounted on his arms have been removed. The toy retains Buster Optimus Prime's electronics, but batteries are not included.

:The Jetwing jet pack attaches onto Optimus Prime via a part that hooks onto one of the hinges behind his neck, and a spring-loaded clamp that latches onto a recessed area under Optimus' back. The fuel tanks that form Optimus' Ion Blaster must be removed for this mode, and they can be stored inside the engines for the jet pack. The Jetwing can be used on previous Leader Optimus Primes from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' onwards, but due to the lack of modifications seen in Jetwing Optimus Prime, the combination isn't as stable. The jet pack features four MechTech ports on the main wing articulation points, and two [[C joint]] mounting points on each wing. The Gatling Cannons both feature two MechTech ports and 2 C joint mounts on either side of each cannon.

:The design of the Jetwing jet pack and its cannons were based upon earlier concept art for Optimus Prime's flight tech for ''Dark of the Moon'', and as such are not accurate to how his equipment appears in the movie itself.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Jetwing Optimus Prime was available for early purchase in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2011 (held at Tokyo Bic Sight) on [[June 18]] to [[June 19|19]], shortly before its wide release in July.

:However, the toy was available in [[Australia]] a week before the Tokyo Toy Show, packaged in translated English packaging and instructions by Tomy Asia.
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*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version was to have been a Japanese raffle prize exclusive to Circle K<ref>http://tyouhen2.seesaa.net/article/194776966.html</ref> stores, along the lines of the clear ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Optimus Prime (see above). No official information about it or the other raffle prizes ever appeared after the initial images surfaced.

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[[File:DOTMDarkNightwatchJetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Despite his [[Scourge (RID)#Notes|color]], we can assure you this one is not a bad guy.]]
*'''JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver.''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver. is a black, teal, and [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]] redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime exclusive to the Asian market. He appears to have been based on the cancelled TakaraTomy contest prize Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version (see above), with a few color alterations here and there, plus the obvious addition of chrome. It was originally solicited by online retailers as the far goofier-sounding "Dark Nightwatch Jetwing Optimus Prime".

:It comes in packaging identical to TakaraTomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime figure, with the exception of an additional sticker on the front denoting the toy's name.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-JetwingOptimusPrimeAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Violently'' shoots rainbow-colored Nerf darts when fired.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:This redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime is a North American [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] and 2013 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. Among other deco changes, he features Generation 1-style trailer stripes on his Jetwing jet pack, Movie-style flame color gradient on his Gatling Cannons, and [[AllSpark Power]] blue paint on the mechanical detailing.

:The box seems to have been created rather hastily from the Japanese original. It is roughly identical to the Tomy release, but with the Japanese text edited out... mostly. Random Japanese text remains floating in space on the top of the back panel and underneath the "Jetwing Optimus Prime" name on the front. Curiously, the left flap has been rewritten to eliminate mention of [[NEST]] and the jetpack's ability to detach, while the right flap has been (badly) edited to remove all mentions of [[MechTech]].
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===Ultimate===
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[[File:DOTM UltimateOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Truck forearms of '''DOOM'''!]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA32'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Billed on his packaging as "BIGGEST Optimus Prime Toy!", Ultimate Optimus Prime consists of an articulated tractor-trailer. The cab can transform into a "normal" Optimus Prime on its own, roughly equivalent to a Voyager in size and complexity, though with a lower degree of screen-accuracy than most large Optimus toys. Prime has 5 mm fist holes, as well as additional 5 mm ports on his front wheel wells and both sets of external fuel tanks. Four of these remain available in robot mode. The trailer has twelve more 5 mm ports. Despite this, the toy comes with no weapons scaled such that the cab-only robot can usefully wield them.

:The real selling point of the toy, however, is the colossal Omega Combat Armor. [[Armored Weapons Platform#Ultimate|Optimus' trailer]] transforms into nearly two feet of limb extensions, armor, and wings. The armor remains completely integrated (except for the Ultimax Super Cannon) during transformation, with no [[Partformer|partsforming]], although this renders the final power-up robot mode somewhat limited in articulation, having no leg articulation whatsoever aside from swinging the hips out slightly and twisting at the ankles for maximum stability. The armor adds six more 5 mm ports of dubious utility around the feet, retains the four from the cab robot and the eight from the trailer (on the backs of the wings), and has his own pair of 5 mm fist holes. In trailer mode, it can hold itself up using folding blue supports, although the attached ball-jointed struts make it somewhat less than realistic.

:The centerpiece of the power-up robot mode is Prime's gigantic Ultimax Super Cannon, an electronic light-and-sound weapon the size and mass of a Deluxe figure. The whole cannon attaches to a special socket slightly behind Prime's shoulders, can store on the back or flip over to be gripped in both fists in armor mode, or stored upside-down underneath the trailer in truck mode. When pointed forward, the cannon has a larger helmet styled after Prime's own with a large translucent face shield featuring a painted targeting system. The weapon has three electronic modes: each of two small buttons plays its own weapon-firing noise and flashes one set of lights, while the large pull-switch in the cannon's center plays the sounds of a powerful barrage, flashing both sets of lights and (every third time) finishing off with the declaration "I am Optimus Prime". The Ultimax Super Cannon also has two of its own 5 mm ports for even more MechTech firepower. When mounted on his back, the Cannon has two hook-like sections that securely lock into the "backpack", allowing the Ultimax weapon to serve as a handle for Optimus' imaginary "flight" operations.

:Although the trailer is made exclusively for the cab with which it comes, it is scaled much more closely to and can be pulled by Optimus Prime's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class iteration.

:In Japan, Ultimate Optimus Prime comes with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/UltimateOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-UltimateOptimusPrimeYOTD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, there's ''going'' to be fireworks...]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:This is a redeco of Ultimate Optimus Prime. While Prime himself only features a red grill, the [[Armored Weapons Platform#YOTDPrime|trailer]] has been extensively redecoed, with an ornate golden Chinese dragon being painted on the trailer panels, and the various gray parts of the trailer panels, armor, and cannon being replaced by blue, red, gold, and burgundy. The toy was released as a "{{w|Dragon (zodiac)|Year of the Dragon}}" Special Edition in [[2012]], since the Chinese Zodiac sign for that year is the Dragon.

:While the original Asian release of this figure was sold in [[multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging, it was later made available in North America as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive, this time in English-only packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/YOTDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Robo Power''===
====''Activators''====
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[[File:DOTM Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Optimus Prime (released under the [[Robo Power]] subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. You simply slam him down on the big blue button on the back end of his truck mode and he transforms thanks to spring-loaded mechanisms. To transform him back, just slam him down again on the same blue button.

:Shockingly, he actually has arm articulation! Swivels at his shoulders allow you to rotate his arms 360 degrees! Go little Prime! Unfortunately, because his big blue button sits right under his feet, his robot mode is a little unstable when it comes to standing.

:Prime was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
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====''Bash Bots''====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Autobot.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Starscream''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Optimus Prime is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Starscream (instead of his nemesis Megatron).
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====''Go-Bots''====
[[File:DOTMGoBotsOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|woobwoobwoobwoobwoob]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:[[Robo Power#Go-Bots|Go-Bot]]s Optimus Prime is built around the same pull-back and auto-transform mechanisms as all the ''Dark of the Moon'' Go-Bots toys. Prime's pull-back motor can be used in either robot or vehicle mode.

:In robot mode, the motor gimmick really comes to the fore—his head, shoulders, and legs move in time with his forward movement. His legs pump up and down, his shoulders pump up and down, and his head rocks side-to-side. This gives the toy the illusion that it's running, rather than just rolling.

:The other gimmick for Prime is his auto-transform gimmick. From truck mode, push him down on his back bumper and his bonnet automatically folds back and his arms automatically pop out. He needs to be transformed back manually.

:In robot mode, Go-Bots Optimus Prime has a limited swivel joint for head articulation, and while he has other movable joints, all of them are spring-loaded and unable to hold a pose.
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====''Robo Fighters''====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Robo Fighters Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with five points of [[articulation]]. Sliding down the Autobot sigil on his chest armor reveals guns inside his torso, as well as deploying cannons from his shoulders.
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==''Asia Premium Series''==
[[File:APStoy-APS01StrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I even cost the same as [[#Leader Class toys 4|the other guy]]. It pays to wait, doesn't it?]]
*'''Striker Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 6|11-06]]-12)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS01'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, two battle blades

:The first release in the Asian-exclusive ''[[Asia Premium Series]]'' toyline is an extensive redeco of the previously-Japanese exclusive [[#Leader Class toys 4|Striker Optimus]]. He features a comprehensive paint scheme directly based on [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime]], with blue pinstriped flames, lots of silver paint, and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, although his hands are left unpainted in favor of painting his mirrors silver. Along with his standard accessories, he also comes with 2 battle blades, which were previously exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. He features the "We must stop the Decepticons!" voice chip, but batteries are not included. Rather helpfully, his instructions are supplemented with text instructions written in English for all the steps, as well as the additional photographs used for the previous Striker Optimus toy.

:Originally set for a September 28th release, it ended up being delayed to 6th November instead.
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[[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, 2015)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U'''
**Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks

:[[Asia Premium Series]] Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime (with a maskless head from Buster Optimus Prime), this figure features '''loads''' of accessories from the Striker & Jetwing figures, and includes brand-new knuckle and battle hooks based on the HFTD Optimus', which can be installed in either hand. The figure lacks the chrome of previous releases, instead opting for silver paint. The pin-striping is also absent, but he does have painted pupils. The figure also features 2-2-1 articulated fingers, which the [[#Leader Class toys 2|first Leader Class]] did not have due to budget cuts. The ion cannon included lacks the black paint application, leaving it completely silver. When purchased from select retailers, this toy will also include a shiny metal number plate and a bonus mini [[AllSpark]] cube accessory. His instructions depict a weaponized mode which has some clearance issues, as his Gatling guns are shown attached to the Jetwing, which pushes against his arms. His Eliminator Gun and Assault Blaster cannot tab into the Gatling gun tightly either.

:Mold degradation is evident in this release, as the bumper of the vehicle mode is notably bent.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleOptimusPrimeToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait, you bought the Victory of the Fallen set already? how about a [[A Prime Problem|race]] with your set's Prime?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime toy, although the color scheme appears to be ''the exact same'' as (or he's probably a re-release of) his Victory of The Fallen 5-pack toy. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-Movie-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He decided to take that weapon since [[Jolt (ROTF)#IDW movie comics|Jolt's absence]].]]
*'''G1 Optimus Prime & Movie Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Hand Cannon, trailer

:''Chronicle'' "Movie Optimus Prime" is an e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime figure, and comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|Optimus Prime figure]]. The center rectangular section of the inside of the trailer can be pulled out and flipped to reveal a round indent on the underside, sized to fit a bottle cap figurine. Instead of the blaster/axe MechTech weapon the original release of the figure came with, Prime is armed with a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]]'s Blaster/Hand Cannon weapon.

:The set comes with a deluxe-scaled version of Prime's ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|trailer]], which is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.
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==''Kre-O''==
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus]]), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

{{note|Unless otherwise noted, the following ''Age of Extinction Kre-O'' sets were available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US.}}

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[[File:Kreo-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus evasion.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shotgun optional.]]
*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': Evasion mode Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CellBlockBreakout|Bumblebee]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AgeOfExinction|Vehicon]]

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's rusty, crusty "evasion mode" from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie. He has a ferrous-metal backpack, which is used to interact with the magnetic parts in the various sets. In this specific set's case, it's so he can be grabbed by the buildable [[Strafe (AOE)#Kre-O|Strafe]]'s dino-claws, once Strafe uses said claws to open up the "laser" cage made to contain Optimus. (Yeah, we know Strafe appears way after Optimus ditched this look in the movie.)

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus gold.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': Gold Knight Optimus Prime, Vehicon x2
**''Accessories'': Buildable spear

: "Gold Knight Optimus Prime" is based on the character's less-screen-accurate-and-toy-only gold knight design, carrying a built-up long spear with which to prod on the huge buildable [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]] t-rex.

:Some promo photos show Optimus with a [[tamopgraph]] on the mouthplate, but the final version is blank.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman#Kre-O|Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's design from the Age of Extinction movie. This set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast and a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] super-robot.

:The stock photos shows that his mouthplate was unpainted.

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*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''275'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human Autobot Driver.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Optimus Prime Dino Hauler]]" set is a buildable vehicle mode Optimus Prime in longnose truck form, with a cage-like trailer, designed to carry the buildable Dinobot beast [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Snarl]]. Curiously, this set does ''not'' come with an Optimus Kreon, but it's not like there's not a ton of them in other sets.

: He comes with a driver mini-Kreon who can be [[Cade Yeager]] if you like.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE CustomKreon.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Axes and guns but no sword.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7836'''
**''Collection'': '''Collection 1'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, blaster, battle-axe, smokestack backpack, wing-pack, extra body parts

: Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction'' Custom Kreons, this Optimus comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and blaster are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable battle-axe, a buildable smokestack-pack, and an extra [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.

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*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]], Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]]
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This Kreon of Optimus Prime is very, very similar to both the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" and the "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" Optimus Kreons. This one however has silver hands, a light smirk under his facemask, and lacks the clip-on smokestacks.

:This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusPrimeDinobotRide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Optimus Minor?]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, robot sword

: This version of Optimus uses the micro-Kreon build introduced in the ''Kre-O Cityville Invasion'' sets. He comes with a mini-build of dino-mode [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#DinobotRide|Grimlock]] as part of a small bagged kit.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at Toys"R"Us, given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014. Remaining stock of the kit (new condition, of course) is later dumped to several Hobby Shops in Asia.

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*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], Optimus Prime, "Scientist", [[Stinger (AOE)#Kre-O|Stinger]]
**''Accessories'' Optimus rifle

:This iteration of Optimus is incredibly similar to the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" and "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" Optimusses. In fact, the ''only'' difference between this Kreon and the Factory Battle Optimus is the face: this one has a closed-mouth frown and blue eyebrows.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE SilverKnight.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Drift, Optimus Prime, Hound, Crosshairs, Bumblebee
**''Accessories'': Spear

: This Optimus takes on the "Silver Knight" deco of so many toys. He comes with a dual-bladed spear, .

: He was only available in a five-pack of Kreons of main Autobots from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'', but with all of them in "Silver Knight" decos ''not'' from that movie.

: This set was made available at the "[[Transformers Exhibition]]" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]], but was available at "normal" retail elsewhere.

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus Universal4pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]], Optimus Prime, [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This version of "movie" Optimus is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' incarnation, as that's how he appears in "[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]" and as a mascot character on the park grounds. He is available exclusively in a box set sold at The Ride's gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of ''only'' being available at the park proper, the four-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies. Optimus's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Optimus's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics (his arm-mounted smokestacks) have been lightened considerably and lost a significant amount of metallic sheen.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again ''again'', now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Yes, this is different from all the others.]]
* '''Transformers: Age of Extinction Blu-ray and KRE-O pack''' (2014)

: This version of the Optimus Prime Kreon is based on the "knight armor" version of Optimus from late in the movie. That's about it.

: He was only available in the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Blu-Ray + DVD release of the ''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' film, packed in with an exclusive [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Galvatron]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: One of the Mini-Con limb-bots (Soundwave helmet) is based on the original movie version of Optimus. The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). And the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''Movie Trilogy Series''==
[[File:MovieTrilogyOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Movie Trilogy Series|Trailer]]

:Another redeco of Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Prime, this release uses a darker grey, a less magenta-y red, and less gold on the front end. Included is the trailer originally available with the ''Chronicle'' release. The trailer holds up to seven MechTech or similar 5 mm peg accessories. Four holes are located on the top-front end of the trailer, with another three inside. The door also folds down to become a ramp, and the inside of the trailer is big enough for several Legion or Commander Cyberverse toys, or one smaller-end Deluxe figure. Two [[C joint]] bars also run along the bottom of both sides.

:The center section of the inner trailer floor has been retooled so it can no longer be pulled out and flipped over, since bottle cap figurines aren't really sold in the West outside of import shops. However, the framework on the bottom of the trailer can be unscrewed to allow this piece to be flipped or, for the more industrious fan, have the tabs removed to restore the function. There is still an indent to make flipping the sliding section up easier, hinting at the neutered feature.

:Unlike both the Walmart exclusive Deluxe figure and the Japanese release, no weapon accessories are included.

:Amusingly, the packaging still showcases 3 canceled Movie Trilogy Series Deluxe class toys.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Gum-2014-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2014)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Optimus Prime is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.
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==''Age of Extinction''==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
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[[File:Smash-and-Change-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is... okay, maybe not.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]]

:Smash & Change Optimus Prime is a simple figure that transforms by "smashing" the rear end of the truck/the robot's feet into the ground. He features only elbow articulation in robot mode and includes a sword accessory that can be held in his hand or mounted on the side of his truck mode. The handle on the rear of his truck mode is molded to emulate his Vector Shield.

:Unfortunately, a large amount of people have stated their copies have had loose mushroom pegs on the arms, causing them to fall off, combine that with a loose [[5 mm post]] on his sword and now you have an immobile [[brick (term)|brick]]!

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[[File:AoE smash and change Silver Knight Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Smash & Change Optimus Prime toy featuring silver plastic & painted parts.

:Smash & Change Silver Knight Optimus Prime also shares the same ''Thrilling 30'' number as ''Platinum Edition'' Silver Knight Optimus Prime below.

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[[File:AoE 1-step Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Similar to the ''[[Activators]]'' toyline, One-Step Changer Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation. He features swivel articulation in the head and both arms. He shares a similar (not identical) transformation with his fellow One-Step changer, Hound. Also, due to his transformation scheme, his shoulders can be pushed forward (the arms is pushed on the same time), which also allows him to wield a close ranged weapons with longer handles with both hands.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on One-Step Changer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes a Silver Knight redeco of the One-Step Changer Optimus Prime toy.

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[[File:Power-battler-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Battlers, 2014)

:Power Battlers Optimus Prime is a simplified, deluxe-class sized toy with a 'Blade Strike' gimmick in robot mode when his legs are squeezed. Due to his gimmick, he ends up having ''four'' arms. Unfortunately, Power Battlers Optimus Prime has ''very limited'' articulation on his shoulders.

:His stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his legs were not folded out. This mold was later redecoed into Power Battler [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Lost Age Series|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Battlers Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Stomp-and-chomp-grimlock-optimus-prime-statue.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)

:The included static non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride Stomp & Chomp Grimlock in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if the said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

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[[File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Warning: Sparks may shoot to your ''face''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Dino Sparkers Optimus Prime is a static, non-artiulated figure of Optimus Prime's "evasion mode" body, wielding a sword and riding on a translucent chunk of plastic that sorta resembles [[Grimlock (AOE)#Dino Sparkers|Grimlock]]'s [[beast mode]]. Pulling back and releasing it causes [[sparking gimmick|"cold" sparks]] to flash inside the dino's back end.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dino Sparker Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
===="First Edition" toys====
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[[File:AOEtoy-FirstEditionOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you paid 80 bucks for this... you have our condolences.]]
*'''First Edition Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''14 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

: First Edition Optimus Prime is, as his title suggests, the first toy available to the public from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]]. Prime is a Leader Class-sized figure, featuring his new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck vehicle mode and his updated robot mode from the film (well, mostly based on his initial design rather than the final design in the movie). His transformation is much simpler than his counterparts from the previous three movie lines, being billed as transforming in "15 easy steps." His torso, shoulders, upper legs, and the vehicle mode grill are all completely chromed with the exception of minor blue and red details painted on his chest. However, this comes at the expense of his smokestacks and wheels being bare gray plastic, whereas they are chromed in the film. His [[shellformer|simplified transformation]] also comes at the expense of having a very bulky "backpack" of [[kibble]] composed of the rear of the truck cab and the fuel tanks, limiting his shoulder and hip [[articulation]]. His truck kibble can be detached from the main figure to form the majority of his vehicle mode on its own, though this is not an intended feature of the toy.

:He includes the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield accessories, which he can respectively wield and mount on his left forearm, all via a 5 mm post. In truck mode, the sword is stored underneath, while the shield mounts onto the trailer hitch. The sword also features a [[5 mm post|5 mm post]] on its hilt. Interestingly, the truck mode is able to pull G1 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:He was only available as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States, but was also released at brick and mortar retails in Australia and Hasbro's Asian markets, such as Singapore. Oddly enough, even though the official press release for the figure identifies it as "14 of 30" in Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30#30 exclusive toys|Thrilling 30]]'' campaign, the [[packaging]] does not sport any such markings.<ref name="fepress">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/news/Transformers-Movie-4-Optimus-Prime-Action-Figure-First-Edition.cfm Official Hasbro press release for ''Age of Extinction'' First Edition Optimus Prime]</ref> To complicate matters further, a later retrospective by Hasbro on Facebook identifies ''another'' product as "14 of 30", which doesn't sport any such markings on its packaging ''either''.<ref name="retro">[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/743925055677691 Hasbro Thrilling 30 retrospective] on Facebook, mirrored [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/hasbro-transformers-30th-anniversary-thrilling-30-exclusives-retrospective-gallery-181598/ here] on TFW2005.</ref>

:Some units lack the silver paint on the sword and shield, and the grey plastic is a lighter shade.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FEOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-PlatinumEditionSilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Surprise! You get to buy ''two'' of me!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

:A redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime in the 'Silver Knight' scheme, molded in light grey plastic and sporting many paint operations, with the sword and shield molded in clear light blue plastic. Like all of the AOE "Silver Knight" Optimus Prime toys, this was a Target exclusive. [[:File:PlatinumEditiontoy-SilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|Initial stock photos]] of the toy were missing the silver and chrome paint apps, which were later corrected.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetPlatinumSKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumOptimusPrimeTrailer.jpg|thumb|upright=2.10|Surprise! You get to buy ''three'' of me! And now with 25% more chrome!]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Trailer and Sideswipe''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:Another redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime with a retooled faceplated head and a more stylised flame deco(now based of the red-orange fade seen in the original Peterbilt Optimus) and is slathered in chrome. He comes in a two-pack with a redecoed ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#Age of Extinction|Sideswipe]], using the alternate [[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] head, along with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] trailer without [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]].

:Optimus Prime comes with the same sword, now molded in orange plastic with no paint operations. This set omits the shield seen in the First Edition and Silver Knight versions of this mold. It is omitted as there is no place in the truck mode to store it, since the trailer now takes over the trailer hitch, which is where the shield was supposed to be stored, though you ''technically'' could have stored it in the trailer. This toy is still compatible with the First Edition and Silver Knight versions of the shield, though neither match the color scheme well.

:The stock photo on the right shows him with the side panels of the truck on his backpack incorrectly flipped out. They should be split and tabbed together.

:In the United States, this set was a "shared exclusive" between [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Toys"R"Us]], and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]. In Canada and Singapore, it was exclusive to Toys"R"Us, whereas in Australia, it was a Myer exclusive. In Taiwan, it was made available for purchase during an event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.
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====Legion Class toys====
{{Note|All of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys features an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
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[[File:Lost Age OptimusPrimeClearVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"It's true. This mould is back!" "Yes, consumers, and this time no force in the universe can stop me."]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.)''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:One of the very first toys to be released as a freebie for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.) is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime in black and clear blue plastic, available only in the August 2014 issue of the said magazine. His only paint operations are on his abdomen and face, but stickers for additional detail are included on the issue's sticker sheet. Optimus Prime has been slightly retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' Battle Command Optimus Prime and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Stomp & Chomp [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Grimlock]].

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014)
:The single carded release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US and [[Asda]] in the UK. Deco changes included in this toy are the top half of the knee armor's blue being omitted and an Autobot insignia tampographed on the left knee, and similar to the Legends Class Power Armor Optimus Prime: the red arms, and the abdomen was replaced into blue.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Walmart Legion Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I got my old paint job back, can you [[Hasbro|guys]] give me retooled hands now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion Class two-pack, 2014)
:Optimus Prime is another redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, features gunmetal-stque grey plastic, and his paint operations being similar to the [[#Legends Class toys 2|first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toy]]. He is also packaged with [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], himself a redeco of none other than [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock]]. Like other Legion-themed product, he is exclusive to Walmart in the US and Asda in the UK.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legion Class 2-pack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:Lost Age AD-09 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know you want me.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD09'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' toys, this Japanese-exclusive redeco of [[#Deluxe Class toys|2007 ''Transformers'' Protoform Optimus Prime]] is given a ''Generation 1''-styled color scheme (which is ''also'' based on his appearances in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Foundation]]'' comic-book mini-series). It was unclear whether the now-blue flame effect was meant to represent his jetpack blast effect or his atmospheric entry heat effect, which is for no reason: entirely blue instead of hot red.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack deluxe Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shinybots! Roll Out and Be FABULOUS!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toy, this Optimus Prime has large portions of his body, mostly his truck parts, vacuum metalized silver, and his light-piped eyes were neutered by blue paint. He comes with a redeco of Generation 1 [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'s sword, which can be wielded by his 5 mm-compatible hands (Although not shown in the instructions). As his body, legs, and front truck kibble were chromed, care must be taken while transforming, ''especially'' with the shoulder kibble & the bottom leg's posts (This can be amended if you slightly widen the holes with 3 mm hand drills). As with the original ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class figure, the instructions don't mention about forming the sleeper part until step 10, the pinky finger prevented the sword to peg down through his hands, and of course: his truck mode can attach with the Armored Weapons Platform included in the ''Chronicle'' or the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure. This figure has slightly loose shoulder joints.

:This figure was only available in a two-pack with a Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Target2Pack|Grimlock]] figure. The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-EvasionModeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Continuing Megatron's legacy of being a drifting, shotgun-toting hobo hiding from the feds. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-02 Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A little less blue goes a long way. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Evasion Mode Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese Name'': '''Classic Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD02'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Evasion Mode Optimus Prime" is based on the character's initial form in the film, transforming from a cab-over semi-truck into a robot mostly similar to his previous movie design. The truck mode is heavily based on Generation 1 Optimus Prime's White Freightliner WFT alt mode in both sculpt and deco, although it draws a few details, such as the singular smokestack and wheel designs, from the heavily faded Marmon 97 seen on-screen. In robot mode, he sports faux-kibble windows and, amusingly, ''two'' false smokestacks. Unfortunately, due to the way his arms transform, he lacks actual elbow joints, which makes the lower forearm the only poseable section. Optimus can wield weapons with longer posts while his hands are in a "default" 90° position. Also, while you transform him back to truck mode, his hands must be in the same sideways position to ensure the truck kibble is properly flushed.

:Optimus includes a spring-loaded missile-firing "ion cannon" modeled after Megatron's shotgun from ''Dark of the Moon'', with the missile features a sculpted shotgun nozzle on the front section. It can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck cab or truck bed via 5 mm post, and, in an unadvertised feature, sports tabs on the rear-most handle that allow the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Megatron toy]] to wield it.

:In time-honored tradition, Prime's instructions depict the toy with an alternate "[[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]]" head – in this case, a version with the faceplate deployed, used on the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' and "Rusty" releases of the figure (see below). Additionally, his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts him with extra white/silver [[Paint operation|paint detail]]s, especially on his chest and wheel rims, as well as having gray upper arms with red details, among other differences.

:Despite his relatively small truck mode (which is almost as small as a Deluxe class toy, but slightly larger than his ''Generation 1'' toy's truck) he is quite tall.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, is dubbed "Classic Optimus Prime", and opts for a deco closer to Prime's previous on-screen appearances, omitting the blue paint on his feet and hands to reveal the gray plastic underneath, and adding new paint details all over. Instead of painting it in clear light blue, his light-piping eyes are neutered with opaque light blue paint.

:The faceplated version of the mold was used to make [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/EMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Evasion Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]]
*'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of TakaraTomy's ''Movie Advanced Series'' lineup, Revenge Optimus Prime is redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades mold, featuring darker plastic, a pair of flip-out swords (the second release of this mold since [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].) from the Hasbro release, and chromed fuel tank-guns & sun visors. His shins & wheel joints are bronze from the Hasbro release as opposed to the grey of Takara's ''Autobot Alliance'' release.

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[[File:Evolution2PackAOEOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Evolution 2-Pack Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Two-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2017]]-[[October 3|10-3]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A Voyager-class two pack of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], representing the Generation 1 version of the character, and a redeco of ''Age of Extinction'' Evasion Optimus Prime representing the Movie character (The deco patterns is most likely to emulate the character's design in 2007, with vague results). Like Rusty Optimus Prime (seen below), he features flames on his vehicle mode doors.

:Unlike the stock photography, the actual toy doesn't feature a [[mouthplate]]. In October, the two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The robot mode stock photo lacks the gun nozzle/missile.

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For a bot who's supposed to be in hiding, he's sure got a lot of chrome.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Released as a two-pack with Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]], ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime with chromed shoulders, fists, pelvis, lower stomach and leg sides. He features a headsculpt with a mouthplate. His truck stripe is now white.

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[[File:Milk-Magazine-Evasion-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Counselor Prime, what do you think?"]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Damage Color''' (Milk Magazine exclusive, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:This hand-made custom of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime figure is exclusive to Hong Kong's Milk Magazine. It's an officially licensed item produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong. The weathering was done by Ori Toy.

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[[File:Lost Age TRU JP rusty Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't believe people are willing to pay a fortune for a dirt-covered Ultra Magnus cab that's missing its trailer-armor.]]
*'''Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[August 18|08-18]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode toy, Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime features extensive paint applications to give him a screen-accurate vehicle mode, and was released as a Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive. It uses the alternate, faceplated head mold.

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[[File:Takaratomy-gold-classic-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No wonder why [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] is hunting him.]]
*'''Limited Color Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (Battle Command Campaign, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Limited to 10 pieces, Limited Color Optimus Prime (限定カラークラシックオプティマスプライム) is a gold chrome redeco of the Voyager Class figure, released as part of the Transformers Battle Command Campaign given away to ten winners via a lucky draw. The initial phase for entry was operated in July 2014, when those wishing to enter the draw had to mail in the proof of purchase from the Takara-Tomy Lost Age Optimus Prime. The actual mailing out of prizes was to take place on November 2014.

:In December 2014, Two additional copies were produced for the [http://paramount.nbcuni.co.jp/transformers/campaign/ Transformers: ''Age of Extinction'' DVD lucky draw campaign], with the buyers using the included application postcard on each DVD they purchased to win the item. Depending on the buyer's luck, they'll win a Nicola Peltz (Tessa) and Jack Reynor (Shane) B2 poster (limited to 10 pieces) or the ''Movie Advanced Series'' release of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime (limited to 38 pieces) instead.

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[[File:Autobots-united-optimus-prime.jpg|right|upright=1.95|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdZ-yjxHLI That's what I'm talkin' about.]]]
*'''Autobots United''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The Autobots United 5 Pack includes another redeco of Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. This release features the faceplated headsculpt and, unlike the rest of the set, which strives for screen-accuracy, features a heavily Generation 1-inspired deco. Deco changes include replacing most of the blue & grey plastic into red, with blue paint applied on it, and his dark grey plastic is now a lighter shade. His Ion Cannon is now painted black to resemble his ''Generation 1'' toy's blaster, color-wise.

:He came in the BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].

:In the picture to the right, he is mistransformed, his shoulders are not folded.

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[[File:Platinum-edition-breakout-battle-optimus-prime.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Cookies and Cream Prime.]]
*'''Breakout Battle''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The "Breakout Battle" set includes another take on a screen-accurate "Scrapyard Optimus Prime", featuring a brown paint wash on tan plastic. The set was a shared exclusive between Toys"R"Us, online retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store, and Myer in Australia. The set was released in Australia, Singapore, and Canada but never actually made it to retail in the U.S. The set also includes [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] and a [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]].
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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|No one makes fun of Prime's <s>security</s> ''survival'' backpack and gets away with it! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-01 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|And it's a Buster right outta the gate! ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco, TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this is yet ''another'' "big" Optimus Prime figure. While smaller than the First Edition toy, this one features more silver and chrome paint in vehicle mode, a more poseable robot mode, and a Vector Shield accessory instead of the Sentinel Shield. Unlike the First Edition figure, Leader Class Optimus Prime's pauldrons and hip-skirts are formed from truck kibble, giving him a marginally smaller backpack. His accessories have roughly the same functionality as the First Edition toy, with his sword being hand-held and pegged onto his hands or storing underneath the truck, and his shield mounting onto his left forearm or storing on the back of the truck. Additionally, the sword sheath underneath the truck can be folded up and used in robot mode.

:It should be noted that this Optimus Prime can accommodate the [[Dual Energon Swords#Dark of the Moon|Battle Blade]] accessories to recreate the scene of him fighting against Galvatron.

:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:Apparently, early plans for the shield were to have it colored gold and silver, but it was later changed to gray and red. When a hand-painted [[prototype]] of the toy was first displayed at the 2013 New York Comic Con, the shield was colored yellow and silver; in addition, the original versions of the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] also depict the gold color, but the versions featured on the back of the toy's [[packaging]] were edited so they would accurately depict the final toy's colors for the shield. Meanwhile, the versions of the stock photos provided to websites and online retailers depict the shield in its final colors for the robot mode, whereas the vehicle mode photo is the unedited version featuring the shield's original colors. Furthermore, UK-based retailer Argos also featured unedited versions of the stock photos for both modes in one of its catalogs, causing some confusion among fans.<ref name="argos">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/991761-uk-getting-different-leader-decos-optimus-yellow-vector-shield.html TFW2005 thread] about outdated stock photos used in Argos catalog.</ref> Sometimes, the spring loaded "[[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]" feature in his head is too strong and causes the head to fly off...

:Some units feature a darker tone on the red paint applications.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2014/05/17/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-optimus-prime-variant-found-180019</ref>

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, features numerous silver paint details, and alters the deco on his chest to be more screen-accurate, among many other changes. This figure's Vector Shield accessory is later redecoed as the "Golden Vector Shield", as the giveaway item for the 2nd ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GoldPlatedOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|This time, NO ONE dared to transform it.]]
*'''Gold Plated Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:This gold vacuum metallized version of Optimus Prime was a prize in Hasbro's Asia Age of Extinction campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one had to be the biggest spender of the day during the midnight launch of the AoE toyline at specific Toys"R"Us or participate in a lucky draw. This toy is limited to 7 pieces. 2 are in mainland China, while Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan each have one.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Lucky Draw Leader Class, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Released as a prize figure for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader Class toys|first Leader Class figure]], albeit unlike the [[#LuckyDraw2007Leader|first lucky draw figure]], this release features a more balanced deco consists of chromed paintable plastic and gold unpaintable plastic, and it doesn't need to be fixated with a stand. To qualify for winning this toy, one must spend about 3,000 yen and up on various Transformers toys to enter the lucky draw event.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumLeaderClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Platinum Optimus is a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime. Optimus' color palette is now darkened with some additional paint details. His "Sword of Judgment" is now a light blue. Optimus features more chrome on his "Vector Shield", chest, and on his head. The set was a shared exclusive, available from BigBadToyStore and Toys"R"Us, and was also sold during a Taiwanese event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.

:Initial [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-bot_1403963168.jpg prototype] [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-truck_1403963168.jpg photos] shows that Optimus' blue plastic is casted in translucent blue, which is not present in the final product.
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[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD-31-Armor-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Transforming my mouth is terrifying.]]
*'''Armor Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD31'''
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Armor Knight Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class Optimus Prime, featuring a new head sculpt with a rotatable faceplate (one side with the mask, the other without, the whole part rotates), along with other remolded body parts (such as his skirt, feet, and chest), giving it a more screen accurate appearance. He includes more movie-accurate weapons, featuring a new sword and shield, albeit in not-so-accurate colors (the sword's transparent orange blade was also a nod to the [http://www.joshnizzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/P_OptimusV2_Sword_130225_v003_JN.jpg sword's "heat up" mode in the concept art].). He is covered in metallic paint, along with additional chrome details on his rims and bumper.

:The new Sword of Judgement accessory was later redecoed in screen-accurate colors, as the giveaway item for the 1st ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.
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[[File:AOEBlackKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Gotta admit, this is ''awesome''.]]
*'''Black Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2015-[[August 3|08-03]])
**''Accessories'': Nemesis Sword, Sphere Shield

:Black Knight Optimus Prime (ブラックナイトオプティマスプライム) is a [[black repaint]] of Armor Knight Optimus Prime (which is a retool of the first Leader Class Optimus Prime) in [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]]'s colors with an Autobot symbol, which is also a double reference to [[Eldedroid]]'s colors. His entire clear parts were cast in red.

:Black Knight Optimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive.
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===''Lost Age Series''===
[[File:Takara-lost-age-series-battle-command-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|Am I awesome?|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' ([[2014]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''LA01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 19]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: A roughly Voyager-sized mold of Optimus Prime, he transforms into a Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck as seen in the film, in ''4 steps'':
::1. Press 2 buttons on the truck steps make the side panels pop out in position.
::2. Fold down the front section to transform it's robot mode legs.
::3. Fold back the rear parts to form the kibble.
::4. Position the arms into place, and Optimus will announce "Transform!", with a classic transformation sound effect.

: Like Stomp & Chomp Grimlock, his truck kibble from the back can accommodate One-Steps and Power Battlers, activating his various voice clips and flashing lights by interacting with the magnets in their feet. He has notably less kibble than other ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime toys... from the front, at least. The back and sides are not so lucky, with large chunks of truck kibble hanging off his legs, making him look as if he's wearing a petticoat. At least the jetpack helps balance the whole thing out.

: The Sword of Judgement included with this toy is the same mold as the weapon included with the ''Age of Extinction'' leader class Optimus, but cast in flat grey rubbery plastic rather than the transparent plastic and paint operations of the initial release. This Optimus Prime erroneously features blue paint on his feet instead of the screen-accurate red.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

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[[File:TF-AOE-Battle-Command-Optimus-Prime-and-Bumblebee-Strongest-Tag-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA14'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement, 1-step Changer High Octane Bumblebee

:A re-released version of the figure above, packaged with a One-Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee, unchanged from its original Hasbro release.

:As with the Final Battle set below, this toy also won the Japan Toy Awards 2014 ceremony, which is indicated by a small, golden sticker on the left side.

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*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014

:The Japanese release of the Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the ''Age of Extinction Collection'' 6-pack set is bundled with 1-Step Helicopter Drift, Galvatron, and Slug.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:ConstructBots AoE dino-rider Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A smaller toy that can ride on Dinobots. He includes a small gun.

:His nominal Dinobot steed (if it wasn't already abundantly obvious) is [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]].
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[[File:Transformers-construct-bots-dinofire-grimlock-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
:Available only in the "Dinofire Grimlock" set, this Optimus is a slight redeco of the individual Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime, featuring a brighter shade of red and blue.
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*'''Optimus Prime with Gnaw''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Optimus Prime transforms from a truck-thing to a robot. He includes a sword weapon and his Dinobot partner [[Gnaw (AOE)|Gnaw]] who can turn into a backpack, arm and chest armor, and a ''gigantic'' axe.
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*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Sword
:Bundled with a redecoed Grimlock, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime. He also comes with an extra sword accessory.

:The set was released as a Target exclusive.
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-04'''
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the "One Step Changer" Optimus Prime, retaining the pin from the original mold. Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:This mold was also used to make Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the One-Step Collection.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers AOE Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01E'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]] toy based on his ''Age of Extinction'' design, transforming into a cute little Western Star 5700 SB. It was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Q-Transformers|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/QTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Q-Transformers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01'''

:This standard retail version of ''Q-Transformers'' Prime is identical to the Transformers Expo release.

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[[File:QTransformers QT23 Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru)''' (2015-[[July 25|07-25]], 2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-23''', '''QTF-01'''

:This Optimus Prime matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers (cartoon)|Q-Transformers]]'' cartoon. The "Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru" added to his name means "I have a good idea" (私にいい考えがある). A line originally spoken by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] at various times in the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], it has a reputation as a catchphrase of his among Japanese fans and has been reused by many Optimus Primes since, including the Prime in the ''Q-Transformers'' cartoon.

:This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

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*'''Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set''' (2016-01-30)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-01 '''

:The second Optimus Prime toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Q-Transformers|Lockdown]]. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick AOEOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px|GIVE ME YOUR HONEY.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime is a redeco of Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|G1 Optimus Prime]] in a deco based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance. He transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot and comes with no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: This mold was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] and then further retooled with a new chest into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Battle Masters''==
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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)

:A redeco of the sword-wielding version of ''[[Battle Masters]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]], Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on the included controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. Optimus Prime was only available in a Target-exclusive two-pack with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Battle Masters|Grimlock]].

::*''[https://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BMTargetOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Movie The Best''==
===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of his Evasion mode toy. He also uses the faceplated head and the dark gray-colored Ion Cannon used for the Evolution 2-pack/''Platinum Edition'' 5-pack release. While his deco had taken cues from both the TakaraTomy release of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime and the ''Platinum Edition'' Breakout Battle figure, the weathering pattern bears a similar resemblance to his rusty version of the figure. Unfortunately, this release suffers from ''heavy'' mold degradation, particularly in the form of ill-fitting tabs around the truck front/shoulder area.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Optimus Prime is packaged in vehicle mode.

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*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield
:Dino Ride Grimlock comes with a non-transforming Optimus Prime mini figure, the size of an ''Armada'' Mini-con. He also comes with his sword & shield. The figure can ride Grimlock with the aid of newly molded pegs on the dinosaur's backside.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-11-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom finally rejoiced for real...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-11'''
**''Accessories'': 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster, 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle

:This Optimus Prime is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class/Leader Class Striker retool, using the Ion Blaster accessory from the Buster Optimus Prime and the Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive battle blade accessories. He also comes with the knuckle piece and the Battle Hooks and uses the 2-2-1 articulated fingers featured from the second ''Asia Premium Series'' release. The ion blaster has not been retooled to fit into the new hands, so you will need to wrap the smokestack around his forearm as best as you can and hope for the best. He also features a whopping 40 phrases recorded by [[Tesshō Genda]].

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-17-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You bought the ''Masterpiece'' Prime already? Come on.]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Revenge Version)''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle, 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster

:Another release of the Leader Class Optimus Prime figure, now redecoed from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold, but with the gimmick-less arms from the Supreme Class retool, and a pair of articulated fingers which was not previously used for the original release. He also retains his pair of Energon Swords, hooks, his knuckle piece, and the fuel tanks that can combine to form his ion blaster. In terms of deco, he features a darker plastic color and paint (which resulted in two-tone shades of silver & gunmetal), which is meant to go with this line's Jetfire.

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-20-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in case you don't want to customize your valuable Calibur Prime.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-20'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch

:''Movie The Best'' Nemesis Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy exclusive Calibur Optimus Prime figure, with darker paint and plastic, and bright, metallic, purple eyes, and the mark of [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] on his face. As for the weapons, the Calibur Axe uses translucent purple plastic instead of orange, and there is more silver at the base of the blade. The Overshield has black replacing the original's silver and purple replacing the original's bronze.
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==''Masterpiece Movie Series''==
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[[File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...until this came. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you have bought the Hasbro release, then I have some bad news for you, and ''your wallet''. (''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2017]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''<ref>The packaging actually features a "10 Years" logo, in reference to the anniversary of the first film.</ref>
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-4'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[September 30]], 2017
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster|Rifle]]", 2 "[[Dual Energon Swords|Energy Swords]]", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM4|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released to conclude the 10th Anniversary of the live-action film series, ''[[Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a 25 cm-tall robot (a little taller than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]) resembling how the character appeared in the first live action movie into a <s>Kenworth W900</s> modified Peterbilt 379, in 43 steps, with many of the engineering cues being distinctively based and improved on the [[#Leader_Class_toys_2|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold]].

:The figure has diecast metal in its feet, shins, and abdomen. It features pinstriped flames, articulated fingers, a headsculpt with a face that can rotate between masked and unmasked modes in a method identical to Armor Knight Optimus Prime's, and an abdomen that opens to reveal a chamber housing a diecast Matrix of Leadership. He comes with said Matrix, his "Rifle" (aka "Ion Cannon"), and a pair of "Energy Swords" that tab in behind his wrists in a technically inaccurate fashion (they should replace the hands entirely). All three weapons can combine and store on the trailer hitch in vehicle mode or robot mode. Speaking of, Optimus can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]] from ''Masterpiece'' MP-10 Convoy. Possibly due to this feature, he is actually too short in robot mode, deviating from the scale much more than his peers.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mpm-3rd-party-scale-discussion.1194209/page-2#post-17949152 Thread discussion on the MPM scale], which lists Weijiang's upscaled knockoff of MPM Optimus deviating from the scale by being 0.93 cm too short; and taller than the real MPM by 3 inches.</ref>

:Though the figure does a much better job of conveying the on-screen character model than the ROTF Leader Class mold did, there are still a few inaccuracies—most notably the forearm and shoulder pad designs and the head/torso proportions. The final product also lacks certain paint details visible in stock and packaging imagery, such as the blue rings on his feet and the gold on his pelvis. In both the final product and stock photography, the silver detailing on the forehead is the wrong shape as there should not be a break in the silver. It should be noted that this mold does not combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Leader Class toys|Jetfire]].

:In addition, it is very difficult, if not impossible for the vehicle mode to tab together properly. The entire cab assembly breaks apart very easily as the tabs lack sufficient friction to keep it together, resulting in either a gap forming between the front windows and the hood or part of the hood raising up. This is due to a mold change seen in early prototypes and the toy packaging where the red abdomen sections tab in lower, inaccurately exposing the hinge between it and the chest windows. The pipes that are supposed to connect to the bottom of the smokestacks also don't swing out far enough to properly do so if the feet are tabbed together completely. Two sets of plastic rings on posts connect each of the shoulders to the torso - the ring that ends up on top in vehicle mode is slightly too thick and often filled with stress marks straight out of the packaging and can create stress marks on the torso piece it's connected to. The same ring can also make it ''extremely'' difficult to tab the cab together. Since the lower ring is on a separate part and still keeps the joint connected, it can be helpful to disassemble the figure and cut away the upper ring to alleviate both problems, but do so at your own risk. Since the windows don't tab in in vehicle mode, the chest piece, which is ''rather'' thin and tabs in to the grille as well, is under an extreme amount of stress. This cause breakages on a few number of copies, specifically in the piece which swivels outwards on the secondary joint of the chest piece. While this breakage is rare, care should still be taken when transforming.

:The TakaraTomy release replaces the dark gray plastic on the Hasbro version with lighter tan gray as well as adding some of the missing paint applications shown on the box, with the thighs and gas tanks still missing silver paint. The mold tolerances have been adjusted, and transforming to truck mode properly is possible with a degree of variation on some copies. The Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions both have misassemblies on the sleeper cabin hinges, where they are reversed, although this does not affect transformation. The TakaraTomy release is packaged in truck mode, whereas the Hasbro version is packaged in robot mode. Due to the changes made for the Takara release, it is theorised that the Hasbro version was rushed to meet the anniversary year and/or Toys 'R Us exclusivity deadline.

:Much like his ROTF ancestor, he is a frequent victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from clones that fix the issues above to high quality upscales.

:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|As]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|expected]], the [[:File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|Hasbro stock photos]] have the figure mistransformed in both modes. The backpack is a mess, the chest and torso bits aren't properly configured, and the smokestacks in truck mode aren't extended.

:In the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets, ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime was exclusively available from [[Toys"R"Us]], whereas in Spain, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2021]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-12'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The second ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's ending scene, much like the ''Studio Series'' toy [[#SS38|below]]. He comes with his "Ion Blaster" used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]], despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the ''Masterpiece Movies Series'' toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP44|trailer]] included with MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy]].

:Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal [[kibble]] on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears. The truck bed is also quite unfinished, having little semblance to the real thing. Additionally, he is one of the lightest(even compared to the carbots) MPM figures to date. For a MPM figure of this price and size, he has an unusually low count of die-cast parts, since he only has die-cast gas tanks(which are small) and a die-cast Matrix of Leadership.

:For an MPM figure, his hands are rather compromised in articulation, as his index finger can only open to 90 degrees, lacking the double joint on it that most figures with a 3 finger-trigger finger split have. This may have been because his fingers needed to be posed at a 90 degrees pose for a secure grip on his matrix, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|other figures]] have been able to do it without the fingers needing to be locked, so this is purely a cost cutting measure done by Hasbro. Prime also has a design flaw in his wrists. Its flips out on a joint for transformation, but the joint is too weak to support the weight of the ion blaster. Combine that with a gaping hole in his arm underneath his wrists, his hands end up drooping downwards if Prime holds the blaster in a 90 degree or downwards arm angle.

:Hasbro [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtuM8DJeY9/ stock photography] depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. Despite both versions of the toy using TakaraTomy's stock photography, only TakaraTomy's version includes the accurate grey windows, as well as unpainted red plastic sun visors. The box also features the peculiar (''especially'' for a Masterpiece figure) call-out "Articulated Head" depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.

:This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada. The toy was reissued in the fall of 2024, $6 cheaper than its original price.

:This figure would be redecoed into MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]].
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==''The Last Knight''==
===''Turbo Changers''===
[[File:TF-TLK-One-Step-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(In case you didn't know, this is the TakaraTomy stock photo.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Speed Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''

:This Optimus Prime is a ''minor'' redeco of the One-Step Changer figure, ''omitting'' the paint apps on the knees, the flames on his shoulders, and changing the robot mode chest's deco. Along with his wavemate Bumblebee, Optimus Prime loses his pin on his leg, which is used to activate Stomp & Chomp Grimlock's pop-out weapons and gimmicks. As with the first wave of the Turbo Changers, Optimus features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with [[Dragonstorm#MegaTurboChanger|Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm]]'s UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and various Tech Spec-sque patterns on the legs & chest which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is an axe.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from truck to robot in just 2-steps: pulling his whole truck kibble to the front then fold down to complete the robot mode, although converting him back requires some few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5 mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his chest. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Truck Mode.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some gold details.
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===''Tiny Turbo Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1''' & '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Optimus Prime is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] mini-figure that changes from robot to a licensed Western Star 5700 OP Truck with just a few simple steps. He features ball-jointed shoulders and hands that are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3 mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry.

:Being only an inch and three quarters half, he is the second smallest transformable movie version of Optimus Prime around, only losing the first spot to the [[#Q-Transformers|Q-Transformers]] version. Much like the normal-colors [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TinyTurboChanger|Bumblebee]], he was available in both Series 1 and 2 of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes were altered. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2".

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*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (3-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
:Released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] ''Reveal The Shield'' subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a [[redeco]]ed Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Bumblebee]] (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new [[Steelbane#TinyTurboChanger|Steelbane]] figure. This version of Optimus features red wheels & [[Tech Spec]]-esque patterns on his robot mode chest and... groin-flaps, though the ''real'' decoding is on his vehicle mode roof, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Surprise.

:Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked store shelves thanks to their [[shelfwarmer|inability to sell]], and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.
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===''Titan Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changers, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Optimus Prime transforms from a tall robot into a truck in just 4 easy steps!

:This mold was retooled to make [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]].
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===Legion Class toys===
{{Note|All versions of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys feature an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With this toy, I will make people think that I went back to my old body like Bumblebee has!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:Legion Class Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, with the deco resembling the paint job from Optimus Prime's Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck. While the main body is identical to the figure, the arms and legs are newly tooled, with simple assemblies for the wheels. The retooled legs now features a more solid stopping point, which prevents the center front grill/legs to swing back further. It should be noted that his flame decals are ''painted over'' the side windows.

:The newly tooled legs also feature unreasonably long pegs to secure their connection in vehicle mode. They have a tendency to snap off over time, though this doesn't affect the toy too much.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores were sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys for RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Optimus is one of the four.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-2-pack-Optimus-Prime-and-Ravenspar-box.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravenspar''' (Walmart 2-pack, 2017)

:This unchanged release of Legion Class Optimus Prime was available in a two-pack with [[Ravenspar]], a redeco of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Cyberverse Soundwave]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint.

:This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.

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*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Grimlock, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (or possibly a repaint) of the figure above, featuring extra paint applications on the chest and thighs, and he features a different flame pattern on his side doors. His Autobot insignia is now tampographed on his right arm. The cyberglyphs on his front hood is confusingly translated as "PRIME". The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this Optimus Prime redeco/slight retool to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:The final product retains the simple-assembly wheels rather than being assembled with rivet pins seen in the stock photos.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver)''' (2017)

:This Legion Class Optimus Prime is a transculent redeco of the mold above, utilizing the retooled pegs and the deco pattern from the Toys"R"Us 2-pack. He is made available for the [http://www.doll-museum.jp/4524 Transformers 35th Anniversary exhibition held at Yokohama Doll Museum], given away for elementary school students who purchased the tickets.

===''Allspark Tech''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Optimus Prime transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Western Star truck and back. As a Starter pack, he comes with electronic Allspark Cube that can fit on his chest cavity, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also comes with a USB cord, mostly used for recharging.

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*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, based on his Nemesis Prime alter ego seen in the movie. His electronic cube could probably feature different sound effects.
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===''Premier Edition''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime / Cybertron Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe / Gun, flame attachment

:Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Mission to Cybertron" imprint, this 2-pack release of Optimus Primes are redecoes of [[#Deluxe Class toys 2|''MechTech'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime]] and [[#Deluxe Class toys|''Transformers'' (2007) Protoform Optimus Prime]]. It includes two collector cards that form part of a poster with decodable Cyberglyphics on the back.

:"Cybertron Optimus Prime" now features a darker grey plastic, and mostly shares the same paint mask to the original Deluxe class figure, with added paint details on his head and the mesh-like pattern on the front of his "entry" mode. The silver paint on his chest was slightly changed from the original and he lacks the paint on his feet, his "headlights", and the top of his "entry" mode. Lastly, he features Cyberglyphics on his vehicle mode windows, and the rear sides of the vehicle. His flame attachment is now cast in translucent red plastic with orange sprays.

:Although ''MechTech'' Optimus Prime's deco is similar to the initial release, some of his parts (robot shoulder flaps, chest piece/truck front) were recast in blue plastic (with the chest being painted red), and his paint applications on the pelvis, headlights & thighs are omitted. His front truck hood/backpack's deco is altered: the truck steps and the fenders were painted blue, and the gold gradients on the flame tampographs are removed, while he features additional flame tampos on both sides of his front hood, and an Autobot Insignia on his left robot shoulder. He still retains the light-piping gimmick, but cast in clear plastic, with the eyeballs being (halfheartedly) painted with clear blue. His MechTech weapon is cast in transparent orange plastic, with the exception of the scope/lever and the gun barrel, which remained opaque silver plastic due to being cast with unpaintable plastic. He also features Cyberglyphics on the left side of his vehicle mode front hood.

:All Cyberglyphs in this set translate to "PRIME".
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, I'm way more awesome than [[#Lost Age Series|you]]!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Voyager-sized Optimus Prime has a similar transformation scheme to [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Generations|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Galvatron]], notably the shoulders, rooftop backpack, and the leg/wheels combo based on his Leader Class figure. He features a similar but different transformation scheme, which results in a somewhat clean robot mode, although most of his vehicle kibble hangs on his back. He also features the sword & the shield based on his final design in the movie, albeit the sword being painted similarly to the Armor Knight Optimus Prime's sword. His sword can store underneath his Vehicle mode or his robot mode backpack, while the shield can be stored on the truck's fifth wheel hitch, which can also tow the trailer included from the Japanese exclusive [[#VoyagerTrailer|Mechtech Voyager]]. Although the pectoral armor can be slightly pushed up a little bit further, the pieces have to actually stop at where the rectangular peg holes are located.

:Surprisingly, this was also the first Hasbro exclusive transforming Movie Optimus Prime figure to be based on the final design seen in ''Age of Extinction''. He even features the forearms that Prime had before obtaining the Sword of Judgement, which unfortunately means that he is inaccurate to his appearance in the battle of Hong Kong and the entirety of ''The Last Knight''. The sword's blade is still painted as the heated-up version from the concept art.

:Like the larger ''First Edition'' figure, this toy is a rather egregious [[shellformer]], to the point where you can actually separate the robot mode from his vehicle shell if you ''really'' wanted to.

: The 2018 giveaway event-exclusive [[Quad Barrel Shotgun#Generations|Quad Barrel Shotgun]] accessory can be used for this figure.

:At least a ''very small'' number of units feature a faceplate-less head sculpt.<ref>"Transformers The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime Variant Found" at [https://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/10/transformers-last-knight-voyager-optimus-prime-variant-found-338649 TFW2005]</ref> The Hasbro stock photos of the toy are ''slightly'' mistransformed: his pectoral armor is not folded correctly in robot mode. This figure was also released in Toys"R"Us Japan on May 1st, 2017 as a store exclusive, likewise identical to the Hasbro release.

:The CG stock photos feature extra silver paint apps on the lower thighs and hands, which the final product does not feature.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Toys"R"Us Giveaway, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in a Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (of sorts) of the Voyager Class figure. The figure's deco is unchanged from the standard release, but he now has weathered battle damage paint all over him (yes, this includes applying to unpaintable plastic). In addition, the bright yellow paint is applied onto the blade.

:In some countries like Malaysia, Prime could be obtained by buying some certain items for an expensive price, given away along with a similarly 'battle-damaged' redeco of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]. He was also released as a prize figure for the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located in Singapore from 13 till 26th June 2017.

:He was also available at the movie launch event in a Toys R'Us in Hong Kong, as a prize for spending HKD$1,500 on Transformers-related products.

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*'''Dark Optimus Prime''' (Omni7 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This exclusive redeco of Optimus Prime features darker shades of red and blue than his other releases and has extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', particularly his Nemesis Prime alter ego. To that end, he features movie-accurate flame patterns, which are larger and more elaborate than the ones on the regular release or the SDCC exclusive, on his vehicle mode exterior and robot pectoral armor. His eyes and sword are also painted metallic purple, but his shield is completely unpainted for some reason. His lighter gray plastic has been totally replaced by a ''very'' dark grey(almost black) plastic.

:Dark Optimus Prime could be purchased along with advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' via movie cards from June 25, 2017, on the Omni7 website, and from September 29, 2017, if the item was purchased without advance tickets.

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[[File:TF-TLK-MyNews-Lucky-Draw-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|Ksatria Emas.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MyNEWS Lucky Draw Prize, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:Available as a Lucky Draw prize for the Malaysian news and convenience store MyNEWS, this Optimus Prime figure features a gold chrome finish on ''every'' plastic on him (and yes, this ''probably'' includes unpaintable plastic).
:The only way to obtain the prize was:
:#Purchase any Transformers product worth RM30 (approx $7 in the US) in a single receipt from any myNEWS store (Well, the only TF-related items in this store were ''Robots in Disguise'' Tiny Titans, ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers, and ''Generations'' Alt-modes)
:#Take a photo with your Transformers collections.
:#Like their Facebook page, and post your photo and your receipt as a comment under the contest’s posting on the official Facebook page with their ''The Last Knight''-related hashtags.
:#And finally, submit your entry by emailing your photo and receipt to their e-mail address.

:And oh, not to mention that the figure was limited to 10 pieces, so uh, good luck.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (SDCC 2017 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield, Tire piece

:The ''San Diego Comic-Con 2017'' exclusive Optimus Prime figure is another redeco of the ''Premier Edition'' figure, which aims for a more movie-accurate look than the original by still sharing the same paint masks, but replacing the chest's deco with flames and adding extra paint applications on the legs, arms, chest, head, tire rims, both sides of the engine compartment, and the sword and shield... but for some reason still sports the movie-inaccurate blue 'collar', as well as the smaller, less accurate vehicle flame tampographs instead of the more movie-accurate ones used on Dark Optimus Prime. His Autobot insignia is also moved on the upper back section of the air dam. He is packaged in a stylish, display-case-like-box similar to later ''Transformers: Alternators'' releases and the Hasbro Toy Shop/SDCC 2011 exclusive figure.

:Hilariously, Optimus Prime also comes with an ''authentic tire piece'' from a Western Star 5700XE truck (no seriously, look it up.). His stock photo is also ''slightly'' mistranformed: his pectoral armor is not rotated properly in robot mode. Also, the fifth wheel hitch pieces seem to be missing on his robot mode stock photos.

:Remaining stock was sold through Hasbro Toy Shop.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Reveal-Your-Shield-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE WEAPONS OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! IT'S GIMMICK TELLS ME TO READ MY PATTERNS!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Reveal the Shield Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
:This redeco of the [[#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime]] figure features a really unusual deco pattern consisting of red transparent tires, the vehicle front grill and fuel tanks (the fenders remained opaque red due to unpaintable plastic). Some of his parts like the vehicle front hood and the truck roof feature a pattern similar to the ones used for the [[Tech Spec]]s in the ''Generation 1'' toys. He features a new sword and shield accessory, which can be used to decode the patterns.

:In the United Kingdom, this Optimus Prime was released as an Argos exclusive along with several other sets branded as part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]]. His United States release was initially claimed to be exclusive to [[Target]] by online retailers from Asia, but even though the other ''Reveal the Shield'' products eventually became available at Target, Voyager Class Optimus Prime was released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States instead, complete with a "Toys"R"Us exclusive" sticker. Also, both his United States and Asian releases lack the "Reveal the Shield" logo the United Kingdom release has (but still feature the "Reveal hidden images" call-out).

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[[File:TF-TLK-7net-exclusive-Optimus-Prime-Clear-version.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Version''' (2017)
**''Release Date'': 2017-[[November 13|12-13]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This limited edition redeco of ''Premier Edition'' Optimus Prime features almost entirely clear plastic (some parts remain opaque due to unpaintable plastic), and he was available as a 7net online shop exclusive. He can be obtained if the customers purchase the movie's different releases:
:1. Blu-Ray + DVD + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:2. 3D + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:3. 4K + + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:4. 5 Movie Collection either Blu-Ray or DVD versions.

:This version of Prime shares his paint masks with Dark Optimus Prime (see above), but uses silver instead of charcoal gray for the painted sections.

====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Shadow-Spark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Nemesis Prime, we swea...wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Released exclusively in Asia, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Leader Class toys 5|Leader Class Optimus Prime]], featuring dark grey plastics, weathered deco patterns, and some opaque plastic which was recasted from transparent plastics. He features a scratched Autobot insignia on the right side of his sleeper-cab, and a Cyberglyphic on the left side of the front hood. Some weathered parts does not match well with some other parts (the fenders, for example).

:In May 2017, the figure was released as a lucky draw item by Coca-Cola, along with the limited edition cans, as part of China's promotion for the movie. On the other hand, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime also became a ''massive'' shelfwarmer in several Asian Toys"R"Us stores.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I stripped all of my chrome. Now would you buy me?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a somewhat/nearly screen-accurate redeco (dedeco?) of the Leader Class figure, but uses the original Leader mold instead of the Armor Knight retool unfortunately. In comparison to the first ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure, his vacuum-metalized front truck bumper, sun visors, robot mode chest, smokestacks and side tanks chest was omitted, revealing the grey plastic underneath. His chromed chest was also stripped of chrome for adding paint operations, his shield was unpainted, and both of his sword and truck mode windows were casted in colorless plastic. He also features some extra silver paint on his robot mode forehead, and his white-colored Autobot insignia is slightly tampographed on the left. And lastly, his light-piping eyes is neutered by blue paint.

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[[File:TF-TLK-15-Caliber-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, buy me. My fifth wheel can form into my shield, and I'm better than ''you''.]]
*'''Calibur Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2017-[[July 15|07-15]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-15'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch, Energon Sword (limited edition)

:Calibur Optimus Prime is a retool of the Armor Knight Optimus Prime figure, itself a retool of the original ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure. In clever bit of [[partformer|partforming]], the fifth wheel hitch now forms a handheld shield based on the one used in [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]], which results in a backpack-less robot mode. As such, the shield that came with prior versions has been omitted (though it's still fully compatible, of course). The figure can be transformed without partsforming if so desired, leaving a backpack like the orginal leader, but the sword will not store on his back due to the remolding. He also comes with an axe based on the one used in the third film.

:The initial release of the figure comes with a limited edition Energon Sword. According to [https://amzn.asia/d/9lU57nG Amazon Japan's page] and the instructions, the included Energon Sword & Axe is compatible with ''Movie The Best'' MB-11 Optimus Prime figure (seen above), which basically makes Calibur Optimus Prime a weapon expansion pack for said figure. Said compatibility however, makes the weapons(other than the sword)too big for this figure, since the ROTF Leader mold is bigger than this one.

:The back of the packaging features a small typo, notably the word "kinetic" being written as "''Kinetic'''k'''''". The bio also denotes the elemental metal as "Cyber-Matter" living metal, which is a term that originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]]. Oddly, TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

:The Calibur Axe was later redecoed into "Bronze Calibur Axe", as a giveaway accessory for the 3rd ''The Last Knight Final Battle Campaign'' in Japan. In 2018, Optimus Prime is released along with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TLKLeader|Megatron]] as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[April 21]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-06'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is mostly identical to ''The Last Knight'' Turbo Changer toy, but with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's (See below) gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''April 21, 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-09'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is a slight redeco/retool of the [[#Lost Age Series|''Lost Age Series'' toy]]. Deco changes include omitting the flame tampos on his legs and shoulder, and added blue pinstripes on the Trailer/Wing Backpack to evoke his ''Generation 1'' toy's trailer. It also omits the gun/swords that came with the original release. This toy also features some new parts like the screen-accurate forearms, the command deck for the smaller ''Turbo Change Series'' toys, and the trailer's adapter. His usual Sword of Judgment is now replaced with a screen-accurate mold that is similar to the Armor Knight toy's sword, and he now features a new Vector Shield piece, which can convert into a battle axe.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set''' (Multipack, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-13'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Battle Command Optimus Prime is later re-released, along with redecoes of Bumblebee and Drift.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-14-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In an alternate reality, the KSI succeeds on creating their own [[Optimus Prime clone]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-14'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, sharing the same transformation scheme with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Robots in Disguise|One-Step Changer Galvatron]]. Like the ''Bumblebee'' Speed Series [[#Energon Igniters|Optimus Prime]] and Leader Class [[#Leader Class toys 8|Legendary Optimus Prime]] toys below, this toy is not accurate to his appearance in the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' film]].

:Unfortunately, this Turbo Change Optimus Prime suffers from poor quality control, which consists of seemingly fragile arms & faulty transformation.
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==''Tribute''==
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[[File:TF-Tribute-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|After 10 years, it's time to buy me again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2017
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:''[[Transformers Tribute]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader Class toy]], to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]]. While the deco's paint mask is the same as the said figure, he features a more saturated blue and red, and chromed feet/front grills and front fenders used for the [[#LeaderMA21|MA-21]] redeco, and he also features chrome on both sides of the stomach. While the Hasbro stock photo shows that his feet are ''slightly'' mistransformed in robot mode, the Takara stock photos shows his feet correctly flipped out.

:He was also released as an Amazon Japan exclusive.

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[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Orion-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look into my eyes and it's easy to see: one and one make two, two and one make three, it was destiny.]]
[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once every hundred-thousand years or so, when the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow and the grass doth grow...]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Orion Pax''' (Evolution Pack, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': August 31, 2017
**''Accessories'': Orion Pax's 2 guns, Titan Master, Optimus Prime's gun

:Released as part of a new line called ''[[Transformers Tribute]]'', Orion Pax is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], and transforms from a red-and-blue Cybertronic pickup truck which is also an homage to <s>Generation 1 [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generation 1|Crosshairs]]'s vehicle mode</s> [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax's original e-HOBBY toy]]. His Titan Master, retooled from [[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]], features a new face that is based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax toy]]. As a redeco of the Kup mold, Orion Pax still suffers the leg panel misassembly.

:The set also includes a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|''Generations War for Cybertron'']] Optimus Prime figure, which changes the original figure's dark red plastic to a brighter, more vibrant red, changes the gray plastic to a darker charcoal tone, changes the "windows" from gray to nearly black, and replaces most of the original figure's pink-ish red paint details (which were yellow on the redeco from the "Rage over Cybertron" three-pack) to teal.

:The use of a G1-based Orion Pax design and an Aligned-based Optimus Prime design with Movie Optimus Prime packaging art makes it hard to know where on the wiki this should go, but given the general movie-themed bent of the ''Tribute'' line, we're putting it here. A few months after the 2-pack's release, ''Tribute'' Optimus Prime & Orion Pax saw worldwide release through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], including an Amazon Japan listing bearing a ''The Last Knight'' ID number.
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==''Studio Series''==

[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The face-taker returns...]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''05'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 28]], 2018
**''Accessories'': Two [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a Peterbilt 379 semi-truck. He comes with a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, which can be mounted onto his arms or store on the back of his robot mode or truck mode. The figure combines engineering concepts from his ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure with techniques previously used on ''Prime: First Edition'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Prime: First Edition|Optimus Prime]]. He also features a more subdued color scheme compared to other Optimus Prime figures. Like the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures, the figure prioritizes robot mode [[scale]] and thus stands shorter than his Voyager Class wavemate [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]]. The CG renders depict him possessing long smokestacks, but the final product has them shortened... again. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the forest battle from ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:While the 5 mm compatible arms can fit with most weapons with the same post size, some of the weapons' handles can barely fit on it due to either the slightly thickened tab or sculpted thin panels.

:The rear truck cabin/back kibble can turn slightly floppy over time in robot mode, as there are no tabs and holes to secure it. Despite being labeled as the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the character, this mold is not meant to combine with the later released [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]], although it can be achieved with some [[Fan mode|fiddling]]. However, it ''can'' carry (but not combine with) ''Studio Series'' 44 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:While stock photos and renders show the figure with a faceplate, this [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/1859790330757819/?type=3&theater image] posted by the Transformers Facebook page shows him with his mouth exposed. This was later found as a variant at least [http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/07/transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-faceplate-less-variant-images-363449 once]. A running change was made, [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/variant-transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-with-blade-colour-difference/41133/ changing the blades to be more translucent]. The semi-translucent blades release features a date code "73461", whereas the translucent orange blades version features a date code written as "80171".

:TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode depicts the right elbow bent ''backwards'' instead of forwards. Ouch!

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Class-2007-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who complained about my first release above.]]
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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster]], "Highway Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (though sold under the first ''Transformers'' film's branding), this ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is an extensive retool of the figure above, featuring many new parts, namely a new backpack, chest piece, back of thighs, forearms, a (removable) abdominal area, and lower legs with a pair of non-transforming fenders. These new parts lead to [[Show-accuracy|a better resemblance to his appearance in the first two movies]] and allow him to combine with ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]] to form "Jetwing Optimus Prime," while resulting in a somewhat more involved transformation. His color scheme features a much higher contrast than the previous release. Inexplicably, he has silver paint apps added on his forearms that actually make him ''less'' accurate than if it were left as the bare red plastic underneath. Unfortunately, as a trade-off for having a more accurate robot mode, his vehicle mode suffers; his front drive tires lift off the ground, he’s missing the toolboxes behind his fuel tanks, some of his robot mode kibble is exposed beneath his doors, and several of the floodlights above his windshield are gone.

:Instead of Energon Swords, he now comes with an [[Ion blaster]] like that used in the battle of [[Mission City]]. It can be stored on various rectangular peg holes in Prime's vehicle mode or on the larger rectangular pegs on his cab nose/forearms or on the robot mode's back. While this Optimus figure can use the first mold's blades, the new molding prevents the swords from being properly stored on the robot's back, and using the intended "underslung" grip displaces his forearm armor slightly. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the highway fight with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the first ''Transformers'' film. Since the Leader Class figure below is a redeco of this one, it should come as no surprise that this one is fully compatible with the trailer and jet pack.

:The panels with the fuel tanks are connected to his back by small friction pegs, and have a tendency to pop off during transformation, though they can easily be reattached. This was fixed in later versions of the mold. As the front grills rely on a hook-and-tab assembly to complete the truck mode and combined with the fact that they're molded in translucent plastic completely painted over in silver, the painted tabs can wear down and break off during transformation, leaving a gap in the front of the truck mode. Care must be taken when combining him with Jetfire, as it can place much stress on the hinges that the grills are connected to.

:The packaging stock photo features him having a misassembled hip, which is facing backward. Speaking of misassembly, a small number of Optimuses have two left or right upper arms. These errors prevent the front section from fully transforming. This can be identified by viewing the front section while he's still in-package.

:His rear wheels were later reused for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]], while the front wheels appear to have been slightly retooled for use on the ''Earthrise'''s trailer as well.

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[[File:Studio-Series-38-MVBB-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|''[[Legislator|Nineteen eighty-four.]]'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''38'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, "[[Golden Gate Bridge|San Francisco Bridge]]" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The third ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and as such closely resembles the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus design]]. He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's final scene. As a result, the truck frame is about half the length of the one used in the film, lacking the prominent gap between the gas tanks and the rear axle, but this makes him appear closer to the truck he turned into in G1. Optimus comes with the [[Ion blaster]] he is seen wielding in the film's Cybertron sequences and a backdrop featuring the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] where he meets up with Bumblebee. The blaster can peg into the fifth wheel hitch in vehicle mode.

:While his truck mode scales with most of the ''Studio Series'' brethren, Optimus's robot mode shares the same height as the other Optimuses in this section, which means that he towers over his original size in the film. Unlike his appearance in the movie, this Optimus's design closely resembles [[Mark Yang]]'s concept art of the character, complete with flat feet. Unlike most of the ''Studio Series'' figures, this Optimus doesn't have any insignia tampographed or sculpted on. The silver weathering on his stomach varies from figure-to-figure.

:Unfortunately, the grey lower leg panels tend to disconnect/dislodge if the feet are swiveled, or if the pressure is applied downwards while standing. The silver-painted hinged panels on the sides of his truck mode (and to an extent, the painted crotch) are prone to chipping due to being involved in the transformation.

:Some versions of this figure feature tabs on the top of the inside of the front window frame, that have no hole to peg into on the robot torso, seeming to be remnants of a late-stage design change, that do interfere with vehicle mode holding together.

:This toy was one of the items that were released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref> and was also given a repaint as part of TakaraTomy's own [[#35th Anniversary|35th Anniversary exclusive set]].

:He was reissued as a GameStop exclusive shortly after the [[March 28]], [[2024]] fanstream.

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[[File:SS-Leader-DOTM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Takes your wallet ''and'' your face.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Jetwing Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-39'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform]]/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, [[Energon-axe]], [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the second toy with a new stomach area that is molded to be accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new trailer forming his weapons platform and combat armor. His arsenal includes two cannons, an energon axe, an energon sword, a shield, and a slightly redecoed (de-decoed?) Ion blaster from the second toy, losing its blackened barrel. He also comes with a unique backdrop depicting his confrontation with the [[Driller]] in the Battle of Chicago. His fellow Leader Class Autobot, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]], comes packaged with a replacement ''Transformers'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen''-accurate abdomen piece, allowing them to combine... though the piece is color-matched to Optimus's first ''Studio Series'' 05 release, a figure that lacks this figure's new molding and is thus incompatible with Jetfire. In addition to the new deco and molding, the hinges on his back that the panels with the fuel tanks are attached to now have pins, preventing the pieces from popping off when swiveling them into position during conversion. Care should still be taken when transforming the front grill, as the tab needed to hold it together still has the potential to break on this version of the mold.

:In terms of deco, Optimus features gradient orange paint on his forearms/truck front which the Voyager Class release didn't have, while the formerly transparent parts are now cast in opaque blue plastic, with both his real and [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux windows]] painted silver. Meanwhile, the CG stock renders feature several color and deco details that are inaccurate to the final toy; notably, the joints on his grille section are shown to be orange rather than gray, the windows are shown to be transparent rather than opaque, and all the weapons are shown to be painted, even though the only weapon that actually features ''any'' paint on the final toy is the sword. Conversely, both the CG render ''and'' the near-final stock photo of the robot mode show the new abdomen piece as being painted in a single red color, while the final product (including the TakaraTomy stock photos) have the details in the center section painted in movie-accurate silver.

:The CG render on the front packaging is a rather lazily edited version of the Optimus Prime art (complete with ''Revenge of the Fallen''-styled abdomen), with the Jetwing unit slapped on his back. There are also a few obvious design oversights, with no actual means of attaching the shield to Prime's arm in a shield-like manner, the handle of the axe colliding with the arm panel if pushed in all the way, and no official instructions on how to store the Ion blaster in the trailer. At least for the blaster, it can still use the ports on the truck as before, and there is sufficient space in the trailer itself to store the blaster or a few other accessories. And while Prime himself has been improved to prevent parts popping off, the dark grey "shoulder straps" on the Jetwing have a frustrating tendency to pop off due to the raised rectangular details directly under them, meant to hold them in place with friction but instead causing the part to flex and deform under pressure.

: Despite the figure's size classification, Prime himself is Voyager-sized (obviously, seeing as he's a retool of a previous ''Studio Series'' Voyager). The Leader Class price point comes from the extra accessories that he comes packaged with.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-TF2007-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'll need to wait until ROTF's 15th anniversary for another chance at [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire.]]]]
*'''''Transformers'' 15th Anniversary''' (Multi-pack, [[2022]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Autobots Arrival" reversible backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the second ''Studio Series'' figure, featuring slightly minimized/altered paint applications and plastic color changes. Aside from that, he doesn't come with the Ion blaster included with the regular release but instead comes with the two swords included with the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the mold, cast in a slightly more reddish clear orange and painted a brighter silver instead of gunmetal. In terms of deco, Optimus's metallic gray plastic is replaced with a light shade of grayish silver, the paint operations on his forearms and lower legs are omitted, and the previously colorless plastic used on the real/faux truck windows is now translucent black. The new blue paint used for most of the torso/truck cab is a noticeably different shade compared to the blue plastic, whereas the blue paint on the original release was a much closer match to the plastic.

:Interestingly, the robot mode stock render and photo show Optimus wielding his swords with the blades on the inside of the arms instead of the outside. Unlike the original SS-32 release, this release comes with the securely pinned back hinges used for the Leader Class figure. There has been one instance of yellowing on the grey plastic used, but it is not known if it is a widespread issue or an isolated instance. As with previous versions of this mold, the tabs that hold the front grill together in truck mode have the potential to break.

:This figure comes in an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive 5-pack alongside redecoes of ''Studio Series'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#SS15thAnniversary|Jazz]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'' film]]. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop depicting the alley where the Autobots first met Sam on one side and the exterior of Sam's house on the other.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]], [[2025]])
**''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-122'''
**''Release date'': [[March 30]], [[2024]]
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:The ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[#BBROTB|''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime]] figure was released as part of TakaraTomy's regular ''Studio Series'' lineup in early 2024.

:Hasbro followed suit a year later, re-releasing him in the first wave of the 2025's mainline ''Studio Series'' figures.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-ROTF-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Told you so!]]
* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''<s>Transformers</s> Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is another release of the [[#SS32|SS-32 mold]] with [[#Studio Series|SS-05]]'s Energon swords, though this time both sport their original decos. The digital render and stock photos for this release have him holding the swords correctly.

:This figure comes in an Amazon exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)#SSROTF15th|Chromia]], [[Arcee (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Arcee]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Elita-1]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the second live-action Transformers film. Although this version of Optimus is technically for the first movie, its inclusion makes sense as this mold is the one that combines with Jetfire. The box meanwhile reuses SS-05's package art. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene on the other.

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[[File:StudioSeriesAOELeaderOptimusPrime.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Prime Knight Returns!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
:*''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, Energon Sword, accessory adapter
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIKkqyZTVK0 Transformers presentation] at [[MCM London#2024|MCM London 2024]] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Russ Humphreys]] at the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel</ref>, [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Oh, my bad for not having mentioned it. It's Koki san! An incredibly talented individual that has done a few Optimus's now.|link=https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-studio-series-listings.1259521/page-1428#post-23484134|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2025|month=7|day=2}}</ref>}}

:Part of the 18th wave of ''Studio Series'' Leader Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on his Armor Knight appearance in the final two Michael Bay films, and transforms into a licensed Western Star 5700EX truck in 44 steps. This toy was specifically based on Prime's appearance in the second third of ''Age of Extinction,'' and as such his forearms are based on their design prior to him obtaining the Sword of Judgement despite including the sword as an accessory. Optimus has a very kibble-heavy backpack that can be removed to give him a cleaner side profile, since it is only on a mushroom peg. However, this ends up at the cost of weapon storage since all weapons store on the backpack.

:Optimus includes the Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, a silver-painted Energon blade that can be held in his hand or pegged on his wrist to simulate his fight with Galvatron, and a small adapter piece that allows him to store both the large sword and shield on his back. The Vector shield can split open to reveal a tri-barreled cannon on the underside of it. All three accessories can store on his back or on his truck mode's fifth wheel hitch. The fifth wheel hitch works with the trailers of both of the trailers of his Generation 1 counterpart's most recent toys, though they both end up hanging at an angle, and due to the size of the connection points not matching, he can't tow the trailer of his ''Dark of the Moon'' version.

:In an undocumented feature, the entire hilt of the Sword of Judgment can be stored inside the back of the truck cab, with either tip of the guard resting in a space between each of the smokestacks and the cab back, and grip inserted into the hole where the blade would normally go (which is molded to fit perfectly around the grip). To achieve this configuration, the assembly that turns into the roof and back of the truck cab must be folded over the hilt of the Sword during transformation. This provides much more secure (and cleaner!) storage for the Sword. The adapter piece with shield attached can still be slid onto the blade and attached securely onto the fifth wheel/trailer hitch. Care should be taken not to damage the Sword when transforming back to robot mode, however.

:Due to being larger and heavier than the 2018 figure, he is can barely ride ''Studio Series'' Grimlock, another Leader Class figure from several years prior. [[Grimlock_(AOE)#SSTitan|Hmm...]]

:For whatever reason, online retailer descriptions include two major errors: the first mislabels Optimus' truck mode as a Western Star 4900EX rather than a 5700EX. The second is the mention of a swappable head gimmick, which designer Evan Brooks quickly clarified would not be the case.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hello! That description seems to be an error. He doesn't come with an alternate head.|link=https://twitter.com/TFHypeGuy/status/1879335782542168556|name=Evan Brooks (via TFHypeGuy)|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=01|day=14}}</ref>

:Optimus was first teased at the October 2024 MCM London, before being officially announced on January 13th, 2025. Pre-orders went live the next day.
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==''Movie Edition''==
[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Anyone remember the live action Scrappy-Doo?]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

: Released in series 3 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the series 1 figure based on the Silver Knight [[Target]] exclusive subline from ''Age of Extinction''. By this point in the mold's life, weardown has set in and many copies have incredibly loose balljoints that pop out easily.

: US retailers appear to have skipped this assortment (so far), though it has appeared in large numbers in European markets.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Second'' closest thing you can get a Movie-verse [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

:Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is a redeco with an almost entirely red body while retaining some blue on his head and the rear half of his legs, which results in a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco on his vehicle mode and a very bland robot mode.

: And the mold degradation continues, with many samples having popped-off limbs still in-package.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Bag code'': '''H'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is based off his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' film.
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==''Bumblebee''==
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|If you buy me, I won't take your face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:Optimus is a repackage of his Last Knight Titan Changer mold.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Leader-Legendary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dear diary: JACKPOT!]]
*'''Legendary Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''BB-02'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
:Released exclusively in Japan, ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Legendary Optimus Prime is a Leader Class-sized mold, taking many cues from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Voyager Class toys 5|Classic/Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]] mold. His head can switch between maskless and masked faces. His Ion Blaster can be held in his [[5 mm post|5 mm]] compatible hands or store on his back. His truck mode can tow [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]'s trailer. This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Bumblebee|"Bumblebee" Nemesis Prime.]]
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===''Energon Igniters''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Optimus is a Legends/Legion-sized mold that transforms from robot into a Cab-over truck with the transformation scheme shared with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal The Shield'' Legends Class toy]], and he features 3 mm compatible hands. Optimus' truck mode can also be attached with the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly, making him a fast-moving truck.

:Due to its simplified transformation, Optimus' robot shoulder parts ended up sticking out from his truck mode, and his upper cabin panel ends up being integrated with his head. Unlike most Speed Series toys, he also shares a similar pivoting shoulder articulation from his ''Reveal the Shield'' counterpart, and his Energon Igniter port ends up under his right foot in robot mode rather than on his knee.

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[[File:TF-BB-TV-Kun-exclusive-Red-Fire-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Actual'' Closest thing you'll get to a movieverse Fire Convoy]]
*'''Red Fire Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2019)
**''Release date'': [[April 1]], [[2019]]

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is a clear red redeco of the figure above, released as a freebie for the May 2019 issue of Telebi-Kun Magazine, along with a buildable paper Tyramigo and a ''Super Sentai Data Cardass'' KishiRyuOh Five Knight card from ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'', a ''Ganbarizing'' Kamen Rider Zi-OTrinity Card, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Zi-OTrinity Medal. The head, grill (only 80% of it) & window paint applications remain.

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is once again available for the Wonder Festival 2019 event, provided by TakaraTomy at their booth.

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[[File:TF-BB-Transformers-Test-Commemorative-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure this is not a fan-painted custom?]]
*'''Transformers Proficiency Test Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (2020)

:Released as a commemorative item for the ''Transformers Proficiency Test'' event held in Tokyo and Osaka on February 16, 2020, this Optimus Prime is an extensive repaint of the Speed Series figure, featuring additional paint operations on the legs, side windows, and the silver striping on his forearm/truck kibble. The paint is more matte than the original figure's metallic paint.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Series, 2018)

:Power Series Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the Power Plus Series toy below, featuring new truck parts and maskless robot head, though the faux robot chest is retained from that mold. The CG stock photo for his robot mode depicts him having slightly longer "ears" than the final product.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Power Plus Series|Energon Igniters Power Plus Series]] subline, this Optimus Prime is a Scout-sized mold that converts from robot to truck based on his evasion mode appearance from ''Age of Extinction'' in just a few steps. His only articulation is the swiveling upper arms & pivoting arm joints, and his fuel tanks also doubles as a flip-out cannons, activated in vehicle mode. As with all Nitro and Power Plus figures, Optimus also comes with an energon core, which allows his vehicle mode to propel forwards.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Energon-Igniters-Nitro-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Nitro Series|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]], Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that converts from a robot based on his ''Age of Extinction'' evasion mode body into a truck in 11 steps, and he features 5 mm-compatible hands & articulation on his head, arms, and [[Brick (term)|only his upper legs]]. He also features built-in Ion Cannons in this lower leg panels, activated in vehicle mode. He also comes with his own energon core, which is a different mold from his Power Plus toy.
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==''35th Anniversary''==
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*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': December [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with a focus on increased accuracy to the ''Bumblebee'' movie. To this end, he features less swirly, flat grey plastic and additional paint operations on the hand dorsals, the front windows' joints, the lower legs' grey plastic, and the stomach section (with the weathering removed). The gunmetal on his forehead and faceplate is now silver, the knees' details are omitted, and he features tampographed Autobot insignias on his shoulders. In preliminary stock imagery such as the images to the right the shoulder insignias were depicted as only white outlines on the red plastic without the 'face' and 'eyes' filled out in red and white respectively, but the actual product had the insignias correctly colored.

:Optimus Prime is packaged in a box designed to evoke the original Generation 1 toyline with new '84-style package art to boot, and is only available as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th Anniversary|Convoy]].
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==''Transformers Fan Book''==
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*'''''[[Transformers Fan Book 2020]]''''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime figure identical to that from the "Optimus Prime and Grimlock" 2-pack is bundled with a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Transformers Fan Book|slightly redecoed Megatron]] as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in the 2020 edition of [[Kodansha]]'s ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' series.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-SS-02-BB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentient beings, buy me again! I have some toils of war.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[November 27]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-02'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster"

:As part of the second wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Optimus Prime is yet another detailed redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with an ''even greater'' focus on increased accuracy to his appearance in [[Bumblebee (film)|the ''Bumblebee'' movie]], even moreso than the 35th Anniversary figure above. Hence, unlike the 'clean' approach taken by the 35th Anniversary figure, this Optimus is cast in less saturated colors and features additional paint operations replicating the slight amounts of weathering and grime that were present on his CG model. He also includes the same ion blaster weapon as the other releases of this mold, now cast in gunmetal plastic.

:Oddly, the stock photos lack silver paint on the front of the vehicle mode that the [[#SS38|original mold]] has.

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[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFSS-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You were expecting a repaint of the more-accurate version that combines with Jetfire, weren't you? Too bad, you got me again!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[July 30]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-05'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-??'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Ion Blasters

:This ''Premium Finish'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|SS-05]] mold, replacing the more subdued color with additional silver paint operations (notably the head and gas tanks) and extensive details to closely resemble his on-screen appearance in the second film. Despite this, he is missing notable red and silver paint apps on his inner legs and still has incorrectly colored forearms much like his Studio Series counterparts. He comes with two of the same Ion Blaster accessory included in the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|second ''Studio Series'' Voyager mold]] in addition to the two swords from the first release. The paint on the Energon Swords' 5 mm handles are slightly reduced to prevent possible paint chipping.
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==''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''==
[[File:Buzzworthy Bumblebee Energon Escape 2 pack.jpg|thumb|200px|Not even Optimus could escape Bumblebee's grasp]]
*'''Energon Escape''' (Multi-pack, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Accessories'': two Energon Cores

:This two-pack is a re-release of Energon Igniters [[#Power|Power Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Power Plus Bumblebee]], both without any known changes, though Optimus now comes with his own Energon core.

:Initial stock photos for this pack had ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' co-branding, but due to the movie being delayed another year, it was changed to ''Bumblebee'' branding instead. Later stock photos reflected this change.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44 BB'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Armored Weapons Platform/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, Energon-axe, Energon Sword, Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
:A [[package refresh]] of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS44|Leader Class figure]] released under the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' branding to account for the demand for the original figure and the high aftermarket prices it commanded as a result. While the mold is unchanged, there are some very slight deco differences. The blue plastic is slightly darker and red slightly lighter, while the red paint used on the abs is a lot more matte and desaturated. Oddly, the instructions states that the set transforms in 63 steps, whilst the original lists 44.

:In the United States, it is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

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[[File:TF-SS-BB-ROTB-Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You should change and grow as a person.. '''NOW!''']]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Rise Of The Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102BB'''
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:Released as part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is now based on his appearance in ''Rise Of The Beasts'' - reusing only the windshield, wheels, and some transformation cues from [[#SS38|SS-38 Optimus Prime]]. He is rather impressively made using only 4 new molds compared to the usual 9. Optimus includes a new blade and arm cannon accessory. The blade can be handheld or mounted on his wrists, and both accessories can be used on either arm or stored on his back.

:He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a Freightliner FLT. Both accessories can be stored in the truck bed. The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the stock images; the panels with the Autobot symbols on the front of his arms should be folded down and the fuel tanks in his legs should be folded out. He shares some transformation elements with MPM-12 Prime above, particularly in the arms.

:The figure is rather notorious for a number of design choices that are questionable at best, and outright designs flaws at worst. The shoulder articulation is extremely limited, resulting in him only being able to shrug when his arms are raised to the sides. Due to the mold and budget limitations, the truck has some prominent kibble in the rear and lacks a fifth wheel hitch. In some copies, his transformation scheme causes his rearmost tires to lift off the ground. The instructions imply the chest panels open out 90 degrees, but they only open to about 45. There's enough clearance and the plastic is thick enough that it shouldn't break if forced, but don't try to force it regardless.

:He also features design flaws in the grey panels on each forearm designed to open and allow the transformation of the hands. If opened all the way, a surface on the interior of each panel obstructs the fist you're trying to fold out or in and places undue stress on the wrist joint which can lead to Prime's hands snapping off at the base of their mushroom peg connection. So exercise caution and only open these grey panels to 45 degrees which paradoxically affords more clearance, rather than the full 90 to try and avoid this. There's also clearance issues between those panels and the roundel in the elbow which can pop the flaps off if the elbow is anything but straight.

:Whether by coincidence or by design, his chest can open up along with a third panel (that includes a faux grill not seen in either mode for some reason) in a manner that replicates his Matrix chamber in the 1986 movie, though no Matrix of Leadership toys can fit inside without impeding his transformation.

:In the United States, this figure is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:If you really wanted to, you can swap the head with SS-38 Optimus to give that one a more accurate head, since they share the same sized ball joint.

:As per [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] in the [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream debuting ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Rise of the Beasts'' [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]], "spare space on the tooling" was used to pack in an axe accessory with Primal specifically intended for this figure that was costed out of the initial release.<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>

:This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#SSROTB|Nemesis Prime (40th Anniversary Ver.)]]

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CssrsoCu-mw/ Design notes on SS-102BB from Sam Smith on Instagram]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cssr9SCOX3j/ Robot mode design notes]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsssICRugFl/ Truck mode design notes]''
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])
**''TakaraTomy name: '''Voyager Class Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BV-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': June 24, 2023
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as part of the first wave of "Core" ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on early control art for the movie, and thus comes with his Ion Blaster accessory (He would end up having an arm mounted cannon in the film), which can be wielded in his hands, mounted on the 5 mm port on his back for robot mode storage, or mounted on the trailer hitch for vehicle mode storage. Due to him being based on control art, his mask's Cybernetic details and accessory is different from the movie. His gas tanks ''may'' have a tendency to pop off, so don't pull on them too hard during transformation.

:Optimus is mostly molded in gray plastic, with most of his red and ''all'' of his blue details being painted on. Care should be taken when handling the figure, as the black paint on his crotch is prone to chipping over time.

:Prime is compatible with most of the recent trailers released with his fellow Primes, but they all end up hanging at an angle as the trailer hitch is elevated up too far due to his feet.

:The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, the fuel tanks that are on the back of his legs in robot mode should be folded out for vehicle mode.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Papapatto Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BPC-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023

:Smash Changers Optimus Prime changes from a modified [https://www.favcars.com/mercedes-benz-armored-heavy-actros-mp3-2008-11-images-264827 Mercedes-Benz Armored Heavy Actros] to a robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. He features limited articulation on the elbows.

:Due to the delay of the film, this toy ended up being released first under the ''[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Smash Changers|Cyberverse Dinobots Unite]]'' line the year prior.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Nerf-Optimus-Prime-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Targetmaster]]...oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': 2 foam darts

:Released as a collaborative item with [[Nerf]], the "Optimus Prime Blaster" is a foam dart-firing toy that converts from an Optimus Prime robot into a...well, a blaster. He features storage for his two foam darts near the back of the blaster, which end up on his back in robot mode. Optimus has a non-functional truck [[kibble]] despite not being able to assume a truck mode.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So would this mean Lio Convoy is Prime's true descendant?]]
*'''Beast Mode Optimus Prime''' (Beast Mode, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Beast Power Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BP-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
**''Accessories'': Sword

: This larger Optimus Prime toy converts from a modified Actros (again) into a robot based on his [https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/12-Character-Environment-Concept-Art-By-Parallax-Studio.jpg concept art design] in 19 steps. Squeezing his legs activates his third "lion beast mode", giving him wings while a translucent white lion head bursts out of his chest. He includes button-activated lights and sounds. He also comes with an orange sword which can store on the side of his vehicle mode.

:If ordered at TakaraTomy Mall, the online shop also added the "[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Burning|Burning Cheetor]]" Battle Master as a [[campaign item|freebie]] with the preorder.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2023)
: Released at the tail end of the toyline, this Optimus Prime is a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release of the ''Bumblebee'' [[#Power|Energon Igniters Power Series figure]]. Listings referred to these toys as "Legends of Cybertron."
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===Beast Alliance===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Battle-Changers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I've been photographing all the new Transformers Rise of the beasts mainline toys. Somehow, despite my excitement for you all to see these, I managed to miss this reveal! Here's you first (possibly late now lol) look at the main movie line! |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc515tOmoL/?img_index=1|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2023|month=2|day=9}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of the "Beast Alliance" subline for ''Rise of the Beasts'', "Battle Changer" Optimus Prime is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot into a slightly more accurate Actros in just a few steps. His right arm also features a flip-out Energon Sword.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-BCS-02-Beast-Weaponizers-Prime-and-Chainclaw.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66|Parry ''this'', Leon!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Chainclaw''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Optimus Prime & Chainclaw'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The "Beast Weaponizer" Optimus Prime toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a truck in 7 steps and comes packaged with [[Chainclaw (ROTB)|Chainclaw]], a 3-inch Beast Battle Master toy that can convert from wolf to a chainsaw in 5 steps. Prime can wield Chainclaw in chainsaw mode either in his hands, or via 5 mm ports on his forearms. He also features 5 mm ports on his back and lower legs.

:Like the same line's Primal, the stock photo of his packaging depicts him being positioned on the left (with Chainclaw on the right) before the actual product swaps their positions. The stock renders depict his front robot crotch being bare silver while the actual product features a spot of black paint on it.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Combiner-Optimus-Prime.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Lionblade''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Optimus Prime & Lionblade'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-05'''
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of "Beast Combiners", Optimus Prime converts from a robot to a non-distinct flat-nosed truck. He is packaged with [[Lionblade#Beast Alliance|Lionblade]], which combines into Prime's armor. Lionblade's tail section detaches to form an axe for Prime to hold. He sports ball-jointed elbows, the only Beast Combiners figure in the line to have them.
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===''Autobots Unite''===
[[File:TF-ROTB-Autobots-Unite-Optimus-Prime-3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2023)
:The ''[[#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Speed Series]]'' Optimus Prime gets a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:The ''[[#Nitro|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]]'' Optimus Prime also got a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline. He includes an Igniter Core as before.
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==Robosen==
*'''Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Robot''' (2023)
:*''Accessories'':
:[[Robosen]]'s "Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Robot" is a highly-interactive, programmable robot based on his appearance in ''Rise of the Beasts''. Unlike most other Robosen ''Transformers'' product, this Optimus does not transform, leaving him stuck in robot mode. He's nevertheless still a vague in-between of "toy" and "high-end showroom tech".
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==''Bingo Sports''==
[[File:BingoBongoOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Somehow, GT-R returned.]]
*'''Bingo Sports Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])
:*''Accessories'': 2 SMGs, gun, spoiler

: ''Transformers x Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime is a retool of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Crosshairs]], with newly tooled shoulders, chest, and head to make it resemble the knight body Optimus received in ''Age of Extinction''. The Corvette C7 GT3-R mode features a new grill, sides, and a detachable spoiler that can attach to a new gun accessory. The gun stores on the back of the car. This toy still includes the dual SMGs from the original Crosshairs toy, which can store on the "coattails" of Optimus's "trench coat" in both modes.

:This toy is also marketed under the [[T-SPARK]] and ''[[40th Selection]]'' banners.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf40th/bingo-sports/#product Official TakaraTomy website of ''Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime]

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==Notes==
*The original design for what would become ''Dark of the Moon'''s [[#UltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]] toy was significantly different. As Hasbro's toy designers did not know the purpose of the trailer in the film yet, they created a trailer that opened up to reveal a rotating cannon that Optimus would sit in. Once it was revealed to become a jetpack, the designers had to rush to redesign the toy. Takara's take became [[#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]], though it is currently unknown if theirs was also a last minute change.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/playwiththistoo/status/1595146431534600199|quote=That Hasbro trailer was very last minute. The original trailer opened up to a rotating cannon Op could sit it which was a far superior design. Takara nailed it with their take.|site=Twitter|name=Rik Alvarez|year=2022|month=11|day=22}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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