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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DevastatorManga1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He devastates things. Devastates them right in the mouth.]]
'''Devastator''' is an immensely powerful warrior, and in that sense the combination of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into a merged being is a huge success. Mentally, on the other hand, he's very much less than the sum of his parts. Devastator's primitive psyche is limited to only the thoughts and actions on which all his components can agree, which results in raging bouts of destructive fury. Given the sheer power Devastator brings to these rages, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has no complaints.

As an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Scorpulator]].

Normally he is composed of the six robots...

*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (leader) — right leg
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] — upper body
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] — left arm
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] — lower body
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] — left leg
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] — right arm

In some realities, this arrangement changes. See individual entries below for details.

{{bigquote|Nothing defeats the Devastator, nothing!|Devastator|"[[Heavy Metal War]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:TFTM Devastator.jpg|thumb|Robo-Smasher]]
{{main|Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
The first combiner, Devastator was created after his component Constructicons were brainwashed into the loyal servant of their own creation, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] using the [[Robosmasher]]. Forming special enmities with their former friend, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], he would continue to be a major Decepticon weapon through the years, even as later combiners eroded his edge.
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:TFUS10 all crumble before devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The prototype.]]
No sooner had the Constructicons been created—by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], on Earth, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] and the facilities of [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One]]—than they were dispatched on their first mission to construct a massive communications dish that would allow [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] to broadcast a message to long-lost Cybertron. When the dish came under attack by a squad of Autobots, the Constructicons merged to form Devastator for the first time, much to the surprise of the attacking Autobots. The titan shrugged off the Autobots' attacks, even including [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]]'s liquid nitrogen blasts, but things took a turn for the worse when Soundwave, wired into the dish and unable to defend himself, made the mistake of calling on Devastator to destroy a ''specific'' Autobot—[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], who had slipped close to the dish in the chaos. The dull-witted Devastator struggled to process this precise instruction, taking out each Autobot one after the other until he found the one that Soundwave had been talking about; fortunately for the Decepticons, Huffer's own indecision gave Soundwave time to successfully transmit his message. The dish was subsequently destroyed by Huffer's human ally [[Bomber Bill]], and Soundwave ordered retreat, grading Devastator's performance as "notably deficient." {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

[[File:UK62 Devastator.JPG|left|thumb|Concept art for Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter vs Transformers]]
''Following this poor initial outing, Devastator was subsequently put through training and tests that managed to improve his operation and co-ordination. With the Constructicons now operating better together, Shockwave charged them with attacking a demolition derby that the Autobots' human friend [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] was attending in order to kidnap him for use as leverage. Faced with Buster's Autobot protectors, the Constructicons formed Devastator to deal with them, but the very sight of the combiner sent Buster catatonic. While Devastator battled the Autobots—during which he was toppled by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and blinded by [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s [[black beam gun]]—Soundwave scanned Buster's mind to discover what had happened to the human, and immediately ordered the Constructicons to separate and retreat upon discovering that the Matrix had implanted a vision for the future of combiner technology in Buster's brain.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}

''Seeking to make a reality out of the information the Matrix had planted in Buster's mind'', the Autobots staged an attack on the Decepticon's [[Wyoming base]] in order to draw out Devastator so they could observe his technology in action. When Shockwave ordered Devastator into action, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], watching from afar, monitored and recorded the Constructicons' transformation pattern. He reported his success to Optimus Prime, who ordered a retreat, and the Autobots subsequently used the information derived from Devastator to create their own team of [[combiner]]s, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''While on a mission in [[Yukon]] territory, the Constructicons formed Devastator to chase [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] down after they spotted the pair spying on their construction project. The chase took them through a forest and before a hydro-electric dam, which Devastator was duped into blasting. The structure collapsed, unleashing a torrent of water onto the Constructicons, and washing them away.'' {{storylink|The Mission}}

Devastator next appeared to defend the Decepticons' [[Club Con|base in the Florida Keys]] from a joint attack by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], [[Cobra]], and the [[Autobot]]s. He brawled with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] until a blast from Superion's rifle caused a malfunction in his coupling links and he broke up into his components. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

====Movie Future Timeline====
In the assault on Autobot City, Megatron ordered the Constructicons to form Devastator. His efforts to breach their defenses were diverted by the arriving reinforcements of the Dinobots. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}}
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====Earthforce====
[[File:Devastator rebuild.png|thumb|Did they forget he'd need two legs or what?]]
{{earthforcefiction}}
The Constructicons were rendered incapable of combining at one point. Unwilling to lose Devastator's raw power, they attempted to construct a new and separate version of him in the Bahamas, surrounding the construction side with an [[Automated defence ring]]. [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] were able to master the ring's challenges, and wrecked the project before the new Devastator could be completed. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
The Constructicons were unable to combine due to [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:CrossingOver3 devastator vs grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|Mixmaster was voted off the combiner.]]
The Constructicons were among the Decepticon warriors assembled by Megatron as he re-established his power base on Earth 15 years after the fall of [[Unicron]]. For some unexplained reason, Hook and Mixmaster were no longer part of the group, replaced by a new Constructicon named [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]]. As a result, Devastator's combination was significantly altered.

The giant Decepticon warrior was assembled to battle the Autobots in the Southern Hemisphere, when both groups were seeking out the source of a new set of energy readings. Devastator confronted the Dinobot [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], and the force of their battle was enough to cause the landscape to cave in, revealing the caverns below. The Constructicons were disassembled by the impact, however, and were forced to fight Grimlock individually. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
[[File:DevastatorvsSunstreaker-ASW.jpeg|thumb|Devastator, stop looking into the camera!]]

The Devastator was "phase 2" of Megatron's latest plot to take over the Earth. After having taken millions of humans hostage, Megatron ordered the Constructicons to combine. The Devastator then proceeded to overpower everything the Autobots threw at him... until the Dinobots arrived. Though The Devastator mocked the Dinobots' slow pace at first, his mockery was cut short by Swoop blasting him at point blank range, killing Hook and Scrapper in the process. The rest of The Devastator's components were then slaughtered one by one. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

Happening upon [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] admiring his reflection in a pond, Devastator moved in to capture the vain Autobot. The task shortly accomplished despite Sunstreaker attempting to fight back, Devastator brought him to Decepticon headquarters. After locking Sunstreaker in a prison cell, Devastator split up into his component pieces.

The Constructicons once more joined to form Devastator when a rescue party stormed Decepticon headquarters to rescue Sunstreaker. Devastator made short work of [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] as well, and stuffed them in Sunstreaker's holding cell.

The Constructicons merged once more to view an Autobot peace offering; Optimus and his troops had left before the Decepticons' headquarters a life-size statue of Devastator. Accompanying the statue was a letter from Optimus Prime, explaining that the effigy was meant as a symbol of the Autobots' surrender. The rest of the Decepticons cheered as Devastator neared the statue to contemplate it. But the moment the giant Decepticon touched the statue, an ambush part of Autobots burst forth from within it. Each Autobot fired at Devastator from a different side. This resulted in Devastator's attention to be so thoroughly divided that his components transformed back into their individual selves. With the playing field evened-out, the Decepticons wound up losing against the Autobots once again. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}

===Autobot Alert!===
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[[File:AutobotAlertDevastatorSeville.jpg|thumb|left]]
In one possible scenario, the Constructicons merged into Devastator in order to retrieve a sunken ship off the California coast. Within the ship was a sphere of cybertite, which contained the formula for an ancient Autobot power-booster. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===Frito-Lay posters===
[[File:HiCThePowerStruggle.jpg|thumb|[[Jointron|Frito Banditos]].]]

Devastator joined Megatron and other Decepticons in a battle to seize a tremendous energy source (another dam), but were countered by the Autobots. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] attempted to blast Devastator in the back but missed. Somehow. {{storylink|The Power Struggle}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Devastator and Starscream tried to attack some power-lines, only for Optimus Prime to step in and thwart their insidious plot. Devastator was left grumbling in pain after Optimus Prime had toppled him to the ground. {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
{{notekeepers}}
[[File:DarkAges2 cybertronian devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He wants the biggest purse in the world!]]
Devastator was the first combiner, the result of the Constructicons' research into [[mass intellect]]. However, he suffered a huge drawback in that he would only do what his components agreed on, which was usually smash stuff. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} Although the process would later be refined, leaving the method by which Devastator was formed considered primitive by comparison, the sheer destructive power of the combiner was so great that the Constructicons were actually forbidden from trying to modifying their own combination for fear that Devastator's effectiveness would be compromised. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #2}}

During the [[Dark Ages]], between 7.4 and 6.5 million years ago, when the Decepticons and Autobots fractured into several smaller factions, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]] was signed, ruling the [[Special Teams]] non-aligned. However, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] managed to convince the Constructicons to side with the [[Ultracon]]s, and they accompanied him when he made his push to take the [[Tagan Heights]], forming Devastator to battle the [[Wreckers]]. Hopelessly outmatched by the giant, the Wreckers were bailed out when the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] chose to disobey the accord and aid them, merging into Defensor to give Devastator a run for his money. {{storylink|Escalation}} The resultant clash of titans destabilized the surrounding area, but in the end, Defensor realized he couldn't beat Devastator with strength. While Devastator became distracted by Springer, Defensor split back up into the individual Protectobots, and plugged Devastator into the local power grid, hitting him with a massive electrical shock that overloaded his combination system and forced him to separate. {{Storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}}

In 2002, when the Decepticons returned to menace Earth after a period of inactivity courtesy of the schemes of [[Robert Hallo]] and [[Lazarus|Adam Rook]], Devastator played the central role in the grand display of destruction a furious Megatron unleashed upon humanity. At Megatron's command, Devastator disembarked the Decepticons' temporary base in the [[Northwest Territories]], walking along the seabed down the west coast of North America, heading for [[San Francisco]], destroying a US Navy submarine along the way. [[File:DW devastator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Somebody help me I'm drowning-Oh.Lucky I'm so tall.]] Bursting from the waters of San Francisco Bay, the absolutely gigantic Devastator immediately set to work putting the city to ruin, until confronted by Superion. Devastator speedily triumphed in the battle that followed, reducing the Autobot combiner to his component Aerialbots, {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} then turned on the other Autobots who had arrived, stomping Trailbreaker flat despite his [[force field]] and slamming [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] between his monolithic palms. To no-one's surprise, it was Optimus Prime who was finally able to take the giant down, ramp-jumping to his head-height in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] so that he could shot him point-blank in the face, blowing much of his head and shoulders to bits and sending him toppling into the waters below. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}}

''Over the following months, Starscream had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] secretly rebuild Devastator and the Constructicons without Megatron's knowledge. When Megatron vanished off the face of the Earth, Starscream took the opportunity to bring his secret weapon back into the light. Devastator made his return debut in the canyons of Nevada, where Starscream led the unwitting Autobot named [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] right into a blast from Devastator's [[solar energy beam rifle]]. He was a major force in Starscream's control of [[Las Vegas]] as well, and battled [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] when the Dinobot commander attempted to free the city from Decepticon domination. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

''When Megatron returned from deep space, Devastator unhesitatingly remained at Starscream's side, and was prepared to tear his former leader limb from limb at Starscream's command. When the Decepticons split into two factions between Megatron and Starscream, the Constructicons were steadfastly loyal to Starscream. They were captured, along with the rest of Starscream's men, when the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] settled in Las Vegas. Trapped inside an energy net, Devastator tried to bludgeon his way out at first, until [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] convinced the Constructicons to separate so they could dig their way out from underneath the field. Once they were freed, the Constructicons reformed Devastator as the Autobots and Decepticons united in an attempt to destroy the Keepers before the American government carried out the final solution and nuked Las Vegas off the map. Didn't work—the xenophobic [[President of the United States|President]] jumped the gun and fired off the nuclear missile early in the hopes of eliminating the Transformers as well as the Keepers. Still, the impending nuclear holocaust wasn't enough to deter Devastator's one-track mind, and he continued to hunt down the Keeper-possessed [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (since that was the one Autobot [[Starscream (G1)|mommy]] and [[Megatron (G1)|daddy]] would let him destroy at the moment). During the fight, the Keepers managed to trap Devastator and his massive comrade [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]] outside a protective field, while they engaged the smaller Transformers inside. This eventually meant that Devastator was too far away to be protected by Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-constructed shields when the nuclear missiles finally struck. The combined Constructicons suffered massive damage as a result. {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}''

[[File:DWG1ongoing0 devastators remains.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This is what happens when you buy a "loose" Devastator on eBay.]]
''In the aftermath of the nuclear assault on Las Vegas, the Constructicons were trapped permanently in their Devastator form as a result of their injuries. Devastator was present in the Nevada desert when the American military forces ambushed the Autobots and Decepticons. After that, Megatron sent him and Omega Sentinel to keep watch on the Void gateway being built on [[Allister Greaves]]' property to allow the Keepers back into normal space. Optimus Prime and Megatron soon joined them there, and began the final battle against the Keepers' pawn, [[Franklin Townsend]], and his puppets Bluestreak and Starscream. Devastator attempted to swat Starscream out of the sky, but eventually stopped when the Keepers' power faded and Starscream returned to his ever-so-likeable self. Instead, he was forced to contend with the far more formidable Omega Sentinel, who had broken free from Megatron's control and returned to his original Guardian programming. Ultimately, the Omega Sentinel sacrificed himself to stop the Keepers by plunging into the Void, and pulled Devastator with him. When the Keepers' control crystal was shattered, the Void was destroyed and Devastator fell back out into real space. He floated in the vacuum between Mars and Jupiter, in deep stasis lock. A secret American space venture, the starship ''[[Bounty]]'', happened across the gigantic Decepticon on their mission, and made plans to bring him back to Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

Devastator eventually fell into the hands of [[Earth Defense Command]], and was being studied at their secret bunker. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoevsTF5 Devastator wrecked.jpg|thumb|left|No, Bumblebee... 'twas beauty that killed the beast.]]
The Constructicons formed Devastator to defend the [[SPS Satellite]] control center on [[Cobra Island]] from the attacking Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. After telling the [[Cobra]] troops that he'd help them since he hated Autobots just as much as he hated humans, Devastator killed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] with a single shot from his gun. Unfortunately, this angered the Autobot's friends, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], who attacked Devastator along with a squad of human tanks. The combiner was overrun by their numbers and was defeated after having his left arm blown off. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

For the remainder of the battle, Devastator's body was used as cover by human troops as they continued the fight against Cobra and the Decepticons. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

===''The Beast Within''===
During a particularly violent battle betweenthe Autobots and the Decepticons, the Constructicons merged into Devastator in order to fight [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], the Dinobots’ combined form. He did not last too long against the Dinobot gestalt. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[All Hail Megatron issue 2|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]]}}

[[File:AHM2Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Has anyone seen my chestplate?"]]

After the death of [[Nexus Prime]] and the failure that was [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], many dedicated themselves to rediscovering workable [[combiner|gestalt technology]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Shortly before the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]—a student of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], Monstructor's creator—was brought into the Decepticon ranks for the express purpose of using his master's teachings to develop a combiner for the faction. He accepted with the caveat that the process was likely to take a ''very'' long time. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} Indeed, it would be millions of years before [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] had his gestalt warrior; in the year that followed the thwarting of the [[Expansion]], the scientifically minded [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] finished Shockwave's work, successfully granting the Constructicons the ability to combine into Devastator. Where previous experiments with combination had struggled to unite the minds involved in the process, the Constructicons' shared appetite for destruction allowed Devastator to remain relatively mentally stable, if angry. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} {{storylink|Shockpoint}}

When the Decepticons initiated the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], striking at Autobot outposts across the galaxy simultaneously, Devastator was a key component of the squadron on [[Earth]], where he made short work of the local Autobot unit, who were exiled back to Cybertron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} The Decepticons then began conquering the planet, starting with [[New York City]]; Devastator cut off the human population's means of escape by wading into the waters around the city and destroying the bridges and tunnels. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2|All Hail Megatron #2}}

In time, the apparent lack of direction Megatron had for the Decepticons after their conquest of Earth caused a schism in their ranks, and Devastator sided with Starscream, attacking and attempting to kill Megatron. Their fight was soon interrupted by the arrival of jets from the European Union, which Devastator had to fight off. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} A much greater opponent then appeared in the form of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who arrived with all the exiled Autobots and engaged Devastator in battle. With buildings being shattered by their titanic clash, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Omega to move the battle with Devastator to a safer area. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} Omega responded by hauling the combiner out into the bay, where he slammed him against the [[Statue of Liberty]] and blasted him through the chest, taking him out and leaving to sink into the waters below. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

[[File:IDWongoing28 devastator and sunstreaker.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Are you Sam Witwicky?" "No, but I'm better than you".]]

Several years later, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Spike Witwicky]] tracked Scrapper down and killed him to make sure Devastator could never be formed again. {{storylink|Scrapper (issue)|Scrapper}} This did not prove as permanent a solution as first appeared, however: after the Decepticons liberated Scrapper's body from [[Skywatch]] {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man|The Demolished Man}} they were summoned back to Cybertron for a battle with the Autobots, where the Constructicons proved capable of combining with Scrapper's corpse. The resultant Devastator suffered from a "dead leg" that he could not move properly, allowing the Autobots to outrun him, and his other leg was also soon taken out of the equation when [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] tricked the giant into stomping on his explosive-laden wheelchair. Just as the giant was about to crush him with his fists instead, he was mentally taken over by [[D-Void]] and forced to merge with all other Decepticons and [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army to form the "[[Deceptigod]]". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings}}

The defeat of D-Void was followed by the reversion of Cybertron into a primordial wilderness into which Megatron fled, leaving the leaderless Decepticons—the Constructicons among them—to live in the rebuilt [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], under the unstable governance of Bumblebee. Megatron soon discovered that the combination of [[Ore-13]] and [[space bridge]] technology in his new body allowed him to tap the energies from within Cybertron that D-Void had used to create the Deceptigod, and in this force's ability to subjugate individual will and facilitate combination, he saw the means to finally perfect the combination process. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} [[File:IDWRID14 prowlstator.jpg|thumb|200px|"Nothing is more of a prick than Devastator, nothing!"]] Megatron tested his theories upon the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], fusing them into "The [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]", and also secretly conspired with several of the Decepticons in Iacon, allowing Bombshell to experiment with the energies, with which he seized control of the mind of the Autobot police officer [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]. Faking both his own death and those of the Constructicons, {{storylink|Devisive}} Bombshell withdrew them all to Prowl's [[Black Room]], where the Constructicons' bodies were rebuilt to the specifications of a new, modular Devastator design that moved Hook to Scrapper's old position as right leg, and would allow others built with compatible forms to serve as the combiner's head. The intent was for Megatron himself to become Devastator's new head, but rather than risk his own mind and body in a test run, it was arranged for the mind-controlled Prowl to become part of Devastator first, to ensure the process worked.

When Megatron returned to Iacon and his plan went into action, the Constructicons and Prowl combined into the new and improved Devastator, under the complete control of Bombshell via Prowl. Under Megatron's orders, the revamped Devastator proceeded to destroy Autobot High Command with the sweep of a hand. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} The giant then continued on to the Iacon med-centre, which he also devastated, before menacing the Autobots, NAILs, and disillusioned Decepticons trying to defend it. Superion arrived from Cybertron's wilderness and proceeded to engage Devastator in combat, and two giants' battle continued for some time until, elsewhere, Bombshell was stabbed through the head by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. With his controlling influence gone, Devastator fell into a stupor, just as Prowl—his mind still partially aware within the combiner—turned his thoughts to the one thing he and the five Constructicons agreed on: a hatred of Spike Witwicky. This unifying idea caused Devastator to reawaken, now of one mind, and with just one goal: to never be controlled ever again. With that, Devastator grabbed Superion, tore the combined Autobot in half, {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} and proceeded to destroy everything he saw. However, the giant was surprised when [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] got a boost up onto his shoulders and began to call out to Prowl inside his mind. After some well-placed punches and a speech from the Autobot veteran on the topic of free will and personal change, Prowl wrestled enough control to cause Devastator to tear off his own head, spontaneously un-combining the gestalt. Shortly afterwards, Megatron attempted to reform the combiner, this time with himself as its head, but the well-timed activation of a stasis field secretly built into the Decepticon leader's spark casing by the thought-to-be dead [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] stopped the process in its tracks. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

[[File:TheMindBomb-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|Helpless humans gaze in horror at Devastator's giant crotch!]]

Impressed by certain nasty things they'd seen in Prowl's memories during their merging of minds, the Constructicons left the Decepticons to befriend their new idol. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} When Shockwave put into motion a plan to collapse the universe into Cybertron, the Constructicons convinced a reluctant Prowl they had to form Devastator again to keep [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] off of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Devastator grappled with his crazed forebear until the ''[[Lost Light]]'' joined the fight and rammed the original combiner into his component pieces. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Prowl would subsequently learn to see Devastator as a valuable resource, willingly combining with the Constructicons during a battle with the Decepticons on Earth six months later {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} as part of a plan to expose the reappearance of Cybertronians on Earth—specifically, to make things difficult for the [[Earth Defense Command]] and their Decepticon allies. In the ensuing fight, Devastator battled against Galvatron's Decepticons, and managed to gain the upper hand. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} They would merge again to finish off a Worldsweeper-class ship and to cover the escape of the Autobots from [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]], Jazz (with the unexpected help of Prowl) having rescued [[Alpha Trion]] from human captivity. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

Starscream later showed footage of Devastator on Earth to Wheeljack, so as to highlight the danger that combiners posed. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

[[File:TheObliterati-diespikedie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's German for "The Spike, the."]]

On Earth, the Autobots turned their attention to searching for the lost [[Enigma of Combination]]. Prowl formed a temporary truce with Spike Witwicky to help infiltrate [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]]'s [[Onyx]] facility, and deployed Devastator to spearhead the attack. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}} Although Devastator proved effective at tearing the building apart and temporarily secured the Enigma, his loathing of Spike - the man who had killed him once before - ultimately drove the combiner berserk and ruined the mission. Arcee finally managed to talk Devastator down and force him to split apart. Prowl blamed the Constructicons for taking over their combined body, although they maintained that Devastator couldn't be controlled like that and that all of them were equally responsible for the outburst. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati}} On Cybertron, Starscream confronted Optimus over "his" personal combiner, using it as leverage so that he could accelerate Superion's own repairs. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

After Prowl learned that Starscream was planning to absorb [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] into the new "[[Council of Worlds]]", he and the Constructicons hijacked the Ark's new [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] to travel to Metroplex, intending to tear the spacebridge apart and cut Cybertron off from the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Combined once more, Devastator issued an ultimatum to the assembled Cybertronians and Camiens, but was interrupted by the new and improved Superion. Although Superion proved to be a nimble and clever fighter, Devastator was able to overpower him with brute force, and dragged his defeated foe back through the space bridge to Cybertron. He was briefly distraced by an Autobot-Decepticon alliance, allowing Starscream to use the Enigma on a group of bystanders and create Defensor. Defensor joined forces with Superion and the duo finally managed to overcome Devastator. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Starscream sought to turn Devastator's power to his own end, and used the Enigma to rebuild Devastator once more. This new configuration incorporated Starscream's lackey [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] as Devastator's new right leg, omitting Prowl and returning the other Constructicons to their original configurations. Scoop's religious fanaticism and devotion to his "Chosen One" allowed him to override the other members of the team and force Devastator to obey Starscream's commands. His first mission was to stop [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] from going on yet another rampage on Caminus. Unfortunately, Defensor misread the situation and attacked Devastator, sparking a four-way brawl between all of the combiners. Metroplex's malfunctioning space bridge sent the quartet tumbling onto an alien world, and things only escalated when the newly born [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]], under the control of Prowl, stepped in to intervene. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}}

[[File:AllThatRemains-spacebridgefight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|"This bridge ain't big enough for all of us."]]

Devastator was furious at Prowl for "abandoning" him, and this anger allowed Devastator to ignore Scoop's input and sock Optimus Maximus hard enough to knock him for a loop. Devastator, now completely out of control, teamed up with Menasor in a fight that spanned the colony worlds. Devastator had the upper hand as he pummeled him on [[Velocitron]], but he was restrained by Superion and Defensor before he could deliver a finishing blow. Devastator retaliated by kicking Optimus clear through the space bridge and onto [[Vigilem|Carcer]], but his enemy quickly got his act together and dove back through the portal. Optimus's counterattack threw the Constructicons off balance and allowed all three Autobot combiners to pile onto him, tearing him into his components. Although Scoop apologized for losing control, he and the Constructicons were arrested by the [[Badgeless]] and placed back into Starscream's custody. {{storylink|All That Remains}} {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

In the aftermath, Starscream allowed Devastator to recombine so that Superion could safely extricate the Constructicons off of Cybertron. Optimus Prime's own time as a combiner allowed him to realize that the Constructicons needed to regularly combine to stay stable, and also noted that Devastator seemed apologetic for his actions. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}} Windblade was grateful that Devastator wasn't allowed to roam free. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade #4}}

Starscream proved willing to unleash Devastator in times of great need, such as the Decepticon riot at the Space Bridge chamber. Although Devastator ''was'' willing to follow the orders of the "Chosen One", his habit of defaulting to "devastate" to solve problems almost caused more chaos than it stopped. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

On Earth, [[Scarlett]] and [[Joe Colton (Dire Wraith)|Joe Colton]] remembered Devastator's attack on New York as they discussed the threat that Cybertronians posed. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}}

Seeking a new edge against a recently arrived fleet of undead [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s, Starscream—hoping to seize control of the Titan [[Vigilem|Carcer]]—used Devastator to launch a full-on attack on the Titan-ship, a distraction while Windblade and a small insertion team made their way inside. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Devastator came up against [[Strika (BM)|Strika]], who managed to catch one of his punches and stop the combiner dead in his tracks. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} When [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] managed to puppeteer the Titan's motor functions, she grabbed Devastator and hurled him at an undead Titan. Devastator managed to reorient himself and land feet first upon his target, the impact taking it out of the fight. {{storylink|Rubicon}}

[[File:Unforgivable-Devastatordies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"At least this time, Devastator die with [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|dignityyyyyyy!"]]]]
When a [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] controlled [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] marched towards [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] (an average day on Cybertron), [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] deployed Devastator to slow the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s approach. Devastator fared rather poorly, being burned by the beast's atomic breath before getting stepped on and crunched in the monster's jaws. After that he called it quits for the day, but his valiant effort in battle convinced Trypticon to spare the combiner's life. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

When [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] returned to Cybertron and proved yet another tyrant, Scoop's faith in Starscream was rekindled and he managed to convince his fellow Constructicons to form Devastator and free Starscream from prison. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}} After Onyx threw Optimus into the [[Crystal City]] [[black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]], Devastator worried about whether or not they would have to fight Onyx next, before he revealed to Starscream his epiphany: Though Starscream had betrayed Cybertron, he had remained true to himself, meaning he was the reincarnation of [[The Fallen]]. As Starscream pondered how to spin that to his advantage, he ordered Devastator to destroy the Autobots within [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]], only for the combiner to be met by [[Victorion]]. In spite of the Camien's gravity powers, Devastator managed to breach her defense and engage her in melee combat. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}}

Unknown to Devastator, his newfound ability to match the Camien was due to a sample of [[Ore-4]] aboard [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] interfering with his foe's powers. [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] soon managed to shatter the Ore-4, which restored Victorion to full strength. In a rage, the Torchbearer combiner unleashed her power on Devastator, who had only a second to mutter Starscream's name before he was ripped to atoms. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
During a robbery at the [[Autobot City Bank]], [[Spinister (G1)#Kre-O cartoon|Spinister]] called up Devastator, who ripped the roof off the bank and sent the three Autobot security guards flying with his wrecking ball. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

While taking part in a soccer game, the Constructicons merged into Devastator to block [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s penalty kick. Unfortunately in doing so he handled the ball, incurring a red card from the referee whom he promptly stomped into the ground. {{storylink|Ultimate Defender}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
Awesome and terrifying, Devastator was still defeated by the Autobots due to his highly ticklish tootsies. {{storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}} Together with [[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Bruticus]] and [[Menasor (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Menasor]] he tried to put the finishing touch on Megatron's new solar power tower, but the three combiners fumbled it and wrecked the tower instead. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} While attacking the [[Metroplex (G1)|Autobot base]], Devastator, Bruticus and [[Predaking (Kre-O)|Predaking]] were met by the Autobot combiner [[Superion (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Superion]], but Devastator knew his weakness: acrophobia. The three Decepticons almost defeated Superion by tossing him into the air, but were defeated when the Autobot planted himself on the ground and rolled into their legs. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TFvsJoe12 Devastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Is that [[Gravedigger]] in there?]]
The Constructicons formed Devastator to attack the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] starship ''[[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|Defiant]]'', successfully destroying one of its two modules. Despite this, the Joes proved themselves capable of outmaneuvering the giant Decepticon. Devastator was able to land one shot on the ''Defiant''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s other module before [[Wild Bill]] used it to ram the gestalt back into his component pieces. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} The Constructicons would later lament that the death of Long Haul in the battle prevented them from ever forming Devastator again. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} This turned out to be untrue, as Devastator later participated in the defense against a joint Autobot-Joe attack. He was now sporting a gray pelvis, indicating Long Haul had been replaceable. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Patrick Seitz]] (English, ''Combiner Wars''), [[Rob Gavagan]] (English, ''Titans Return'', ''Power of the Primes)}}

[[File:Homecoming(CW) Devastator Rodimus Prime.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|I HATE IT WHEN IT HAPPENS TO ME.]]
Devastator was one of the combiners that [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] swore revenge against after they laid waste to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] during the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]]. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade}}

After learning the [[Council of Worlds|Council]] was planning on using the [[Enigma of Combination]] again, the Constructicons formed Devastator and broke into the Council building. Devastator grabbed [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and easily tore his arm off. {{storylink|Homecoming (CW)|Homecoming}} Devastator demanded they hand over the Enigma, and defied [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] when ordered to stand down. [[Victorion]] arrived to take Devastator on, but after [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] took control of the Enigma, he used it to merge with Devastator and the other combiners present. {{storylink|A War of Giants}} Starscream soon lost control of his new "[[Starscream Combiner|Ultimate]]" form and became a danger to the entire planet, forcing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Megatron, and Windblade to team up and stop him. In the end, Devastator was restored when Starscream was defeated and he willingly left with Victorion and the other combiners after she took possession of the Enigma. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

[[File:TF-TR-Cartoon-Ep6-Megathrow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is not a brutality.]]
While not contributing directly, Devastator's components assisted in the reconstruction efforts following the end of the Combiner Wars. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, he and the other Combiners were recruited by the [[Mistress of Flame]] to search for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} They eventually reached Fortress Maximus, and began to investigate. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} Finding the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s weapons systems were intact, Devastator maintained that he didn't need any missiles to stop Trypticon. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} When Megatron arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Devastator and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Devastator managed to briefly pin Megatron down, but the Decepticon leader picked him up by his leg and swung him into Victorion. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Devastator fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}}

[[File:POTP-Ep2-Volcanicus-Devastator-dies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|This is a fatality.]]
Unfortunately, they proved no match for Trypticon and were ultimately forced to separate again, though Devastator was quick to jump back into the fray. Trypticon managed to knock him into an exposed [[energon]] main triggering an explosion and nearly forcing him to separate back into the Contsructicons before pulling himself together. He later joined the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Devastator and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Devastator was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Though he very nearly killed Megatron on the spot, believing him a traitor, he was eventually convinced to follow Megatron towards Megatronus's objective. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Unfortunately, while the others went searching for the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]], Devastator and his team were cornered by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. Though he attempted to fight them, he was eventually pinned down by Rodimus, who shot off each of his limbs before Menasor relented and gave them Megatron's location. As a final act of cruelty, Rodimus executed Devastator anyway. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:CulturalAppropriation-MonsterousVsDevastator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
On a fuel-deprived post-war Cybertron, Hot Rod helped reform the surviving Constructicons from within, instituting a 2/3rds Autobot roster and convincing them to downsize into fuel-efficient [[Micromaster]] bodies. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}} Devastator, his consciousness and memories preserved in the surviving Constructicons, remained an option for the newest incarnation of the team.

During the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]] and the Constructicons joined up with [[Buckethead]] and the unaffiliated "[[Ex-Bot (BWU)|Ex-Bots]]" when a group of [[Monster GoBot|alien invaders]] deliberately provoked the [[Human Confederacy]]. At a [[trans-hyperwave caster]] that the [[Renegade]]s had seized, Hightower deployed Devastator, who fought and defeated the [[GoBot]] combiner [[Monsterous]]. In the aftermath, the Constructicons agreed to abandon the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s and join the Ex-Bots to defend innocent civilians caught in the war between Builders and [[Resistance (BWU)|Resistance]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

While chasing [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], Buckethead suggested forming Devastator, but [[Magmatron]] and [[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] pointed out that the combiner would do more harm then good in that situation. Days later, the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] threatened all of Cybertron; on the march to [[Nova Cronum]], the Constructicons formed Devastator to wade through the hordes of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s. At the [[Grand Mal]] itself, Devastator joined forces with the Maximal combiner [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. Their combined assault weakened the Grand Mal's force field enough for [[Lord Imperious Delirious]] to take note of them, and fire his massive optic ray at the combiners. Devastator shoved Magnaboss out of the way; while the Maximal combiner only lost an arm, Devastator had lost Bone Crusher, Hightower, and Long Haul, and the combined shock of their deaths knocked him offline. {{storylink|Derailment}}

The surviving Constructicons were able to extricate themselves from Devastator, and when the Vehicon threat had passed they began searching for new recruits. They found willing volunteers in [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]], [[Steam Hammer]], and [[Hauler|Road Hauler]], who underwent the gestalt process. The newest version of Devastator had lost some of his old savagery, but gained wisdom and a constructive attitude from his new components, earning the respect of the surviving Builders who considered him their champion. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

10,000 years after the Grand Uprising, Devastator was misremembered as a Resistance combiner under [[Lio Convoy]]'s command. {{storylink|Lio Convoy: Unity Through Tyranny}}

===''Timelines''===
[[Demolishor (SG)|Demolishor]] landed in a universe where a female Decepticon Devastator was demolishing Crystal City. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

===''Bumblebee'' graphic novels===
[[File:GoForTheGold-AutobotsTakeCover.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] press-ganged the Constructicons into helping him excavate a fallen [[cybertonium]] meteorite. After taking a beating from [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], the team formed Devastator in order to grab a fragment of the meteor before the substance went critical, but the explosion knocked the combiner apart. The six Constructicons promptly made an embarrassing retreat aboard Astrotrain, bickering with Starscream all the while. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold}}

===''Mazinger Z versus Transformers''===
While stranded in an alternate-universe Japan, the Constructicons formed Devastator to take on [[Kōji Kabuto]] inside the [[Mazinger Z]] super robot. Although Devastator's raw strength nearly overpowered the heroic super robot at first, the Mazinger fired off a rocket punch that knocked Devastator back into his components. {{storylink|Mazinger Z versus Transformers}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===

When [[Gozer]] attacked Cybertron, Devastator formed to fight back against the entity but ultimately fell, ripped in half, lengthways, by the invader. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Constructicons Rising, Part 1|''Galaxies'' #1]]}}

[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart1 DevastatorVisor.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Guess it's time to give our...Deva-''state of the union''." '''YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!''']]
In the aftermath of the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], the Constructicons were working in [[Rivets Field]] when they stumbled across the legendary [[Enigma of Combination]]. In the time it took for them to bring the artifact to [[Termagax]], it had already worked its effects on the group. With a little help from Termagax, the six used the Enigma to combine into a single form. The visionary 'bot held that such a being would be the ultimate building tool, able to rebuild the devastation the war had inflicted on Cybertron. However, the first merging was anything but pleasant, forming a mindless berserker as the Constructicons and their individual identities were subsumed. With advice from Termagax, the Constructicons were able to work together and control the combined form, though Hook felt a seventh, distinct consciousness present trying to assert control.

[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart4-Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]|"You don't win, Banner. Nobody ''ever'' wins when you're involved."]]
Despite the misgivings of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], Termagax was confident the Constructicons would be able to work their combined form so long as they focused their purpose. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} However, as they finished work on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], they momentarily lost control of the combiner and smashed their own work. Though Termagax was able to talk them into separating again, Hook reiterated his belief there was a "presence" waiting to take over when they merged, and the others had begun to feel a need to be connected, along with the uncontrollable rage.

Termagax allowed the Constructicons one more chance, defending them to a doubtful [[Nominus Prime]]. Going with Termagax's suggestion to let the combined form take over, it rebuilt Iacon, better than new, though Hook remained concerned by the form's rage. However, despite their success, Nominus was concerned by the combiner's potential threat, and had the Constructicons sent to the remote colony of [[Mayalx]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 3}}

In their time in exile, the Constructicons didn't combine again, and Scrapper began to wonder if the Enigma's code had worn off. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} It had not, and at the urging of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], the Constructicons decided to recombine, and allow the "seventh consciousness" to take over fully, to work with it rather than against it. With the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] giving them a gift of unstable energon as fuel, the Constructicons united once more, their combined form naming himself as "Devastator". The combiner promptly and savagely laid waste to Mayalx, capping his rampage by destroying a statue of Nominus, before his components separated again. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

[[File:SeaofRustI DevastatorAsteroid.jpg|thumb|left|260px|"Puny humans, I've come to smash."]]
While awaiting [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s call to arms, the Constructicons formed Devastator while they aimlessly drifted through space on a mass of spaceborne debris. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} Eventually, Devastator arrived back on Cybertron at Shockwave's invitation, being guided to the planet's surface by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}}

He strode to the [[Sonic Canyons]], noticed by [[Team Stream]], who followed him to [[Exarchon]]'s hidden bunker. There, he relayed that Shockwave had asked him to come, and Exarchon was only too pleased to have a combiner in his employ. However, after [[Flatline (G1)|one of Exarchon's incarnations]] was eliminated elsewhere, Exarchon decided he needed another new vessel to house his Threefold Spark and moved to usurp Devastator. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} However, the combiner's will proved difficult to overcome thanks to the mental resistance of the six individual Constructicons, and Exarchon was forced to abandon his attempt to usurp them. The ordeal forced Devastator to separate back into the now-weakened Constructicons and after Exarchon was defeated, they departed with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s team of Decepticons. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}

[[File:FateOfCybertron DevastatorIsPower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Welcome to Planet Hulk!"]]
Promised a place of glory among the Decepticons, the Constructicons eagerly swore loyalty to Megatron and had Devastator join the attack on [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] to prevent the Autobots from leaving the planet. The Autobots fielded [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] and [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] to counter him, and the three giants met in the middle of the battlefield. Devastator savagely beat Leviathan down and hit Computron so hard that the Autobot combiner separated into his components. He was momentarily held at bay by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] while Computron was reformed and enhanced with five additional components. This larger Computron managed to overpower Devastator, forcing the Constructicons to separate in order to avoid a massive blow, but ultimately the concentrated firepower of the entire Decepticon army brought the Autobot super-combiner down and ended the battle. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:Inspiring-Devastator.jpg|left|thumb]]

When the Constructicons staged an attack on the ''Ark'', they found themselves physically outmatched by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], combining into Devastator to level the playing field. Victory might have been assured had [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] not quickly skimmed [[Teletraan I]]'s instruction manual to learn what he needed to trigger the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s engines for a moment, toppling the combiner back into his components. {{storylink|Inspiring}}

===''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''===
Devastator was one of the spectators for the [[Speedia 500]], {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 1}} and cheered as the race neared its end. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}}
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===Energon Universe===
[[File:TF2023 no. 5 – Enter Devastator.jpg|thumb|Hraaaaah]]
The Constructicons were among the numerous Decepticons lying in the ''[[Ark (G1)#Energon Universe|Ark]]'' after it crashed on Earth. It would be some time before [[Starscream (G1)#Energon Universe|Starscream]] was able to revive them however. Eventually though, he managed to acquire the energy and raw material to do it, and when the Autobots launched a counteroffensive to retake the ''Ark'', the Constructicons were lying in wait for them. After the Constructicons made their presence known, Starscream ordered them to merge into Devastator. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 5|Transformers #5}}

Devastator continued to attack the Autobots, chasing them to the Ark and then grabbing [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]], they proceeded to thrash the Autobot leader around, knocking Starscream away in the process. [[Arcee (G1)#Energon Universe|Arcee]] and [[Jazz (G1)#Energon Universe|Jazz]] then fired upon Devastator making him lose hold of the Prime. They then started reaching for the Autobots inside the Ark, grabbing a hold of [[Ratchet (G1)#Energon Universe|Ratchet]], Jazz would promptly shut the door on the combiner to prevent more than Ratchet's leg being lost and to keep the gestalt out. Devastator then continued pounding on the spaceship before being directed to a less rocky area of the ship. They eventually broke into the room where the Autobots were in and started attacking, and started to reach for Optimus for another thrashing, but the Prime just ripped their finger off. Optimus would then open fire on Devastator before delivering a swift kick to the face. The combiner then followed Optimus and was outsmarted by him, as they lunged towards the Prime, they was thrown over the cliff and split back into the Constructicons. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 6|Transformers #6}}

Devastator's power was called upon again by [[Shockwave (G1)#Energon Universe|Shockwave]] when the Autobots invaded the ''[[Nemesis (G1)#Energon Universe|Nemesis]]'' in hopes of rescuing [[Jazz (G1)#Energon Universe|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Energon Universe|Cliffjumper]] and stopping the Decepticons from using a space bridge to transport energon to Shockwave's fortress on Cybertron. As the Autobots pursued Shockwave through the ship, he ordered the Constructicons to combine into the mighty warrior, who swiftly swatted at the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 11|Transformers #11}} When [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] attempted to get involved in the battle, Devastator swiftly crushed her van and delivered a powerful kick that sent Cliffjumper flying through the nearby Spacebridge to Cybertron. Optimus Prime rallied the remaining Autobots and bombarded Devastator, eventually sending them toppling into Shockwave's energy feeder, destroying it. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 12|Transformers #12}}

[[File:TF2023 no. 16 - BruticusVsDevastator.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
When Soundwave and the Decepticons tracked the Autobots to a dam, they instead found Starscream, still alive after being [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|usurped as leader by Soundwave]] and with the Combaticons and Astrotrain on his side. Starscream declared that Soundwave would pay for his treachery and ordered the Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}} Naturally, Soundwave responded by commanding the Constructicons to form Devastator. As the two combiners fought, Optimus Prime, watching from afar, opened fire on them in an attempt to save nearby humans. However, his shots instead hit the dam, which collapsed and sent a huge tidal wave crashing down upon all the Transformers present. Despite this, Devastator and Bruticus continued their fight even as they were pushed on by the water. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}}

Eventually arriving in [[Seattle]], the Decepticons continued their fight, with Devastator hurling the top of the Space Needle at Bruticus. The damage suffered by the rest of the city was similarly brutal, with the Autobots scurrying around the grappling titans' feet trying to scoop up as many humans as possible and ferry them to safety. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17}} Devastator was distracted from their battle by interference from Starscream, but when Starscream was taken out of the sky by Rumble and Bruticus moved to rescue their leader, Devastator took the opportunity to follow. From the top of a skyscraper, Devastator RKO'd Bruticus straight into the pavement, asserting that Devastator could be the only combiner. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 18|Transformers #18}}

{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 22|August 9 2025}}
Devastator was active once again to participate in an all out assault on the Ark, but his feud with Bruticus boiled over once again, and the two began to fight each other instead of the Autobots. [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|Megatron]] managed to straighten them out, but before the two could get to killing Autobots, they were taken out of the fight by the newly arrived [[Superion (G1)#Energon Universe|Superion]].{{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 21|Transformers #21}} Devastator and Bruticus then fought the assembled US Military along with the other Decepticons, with the two combiners competing over how many humans they could kill. (Devastator was leading 37-23) {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 22| Transformers #22}}

{{ongoing}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:G1commercial devastator.jpg|thumb|Now, light our darkest hour!]]
*Masquerading as construction vehicles, the Constructicons horrified their human operators by revealing their true nature. As their human drivers bailed out and fled, the team combined into Devastator, who crashed his fists together, creating a surge of energy that crackled all the way through his gigantic body. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Constructicons|Constructicons commercial}}
*Causing chaos at a construction site, the Constructicons merged into Devastator, who created a huge fissure by stabbing a girder into the ground. The Dinobots emerged from the crevasse, and Grimlock seized Devastator's leg with his jaws and threw the combiner aside. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Constructicons and Dinobots|Generation 2 Constructicons and Dinobots commercial}}
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==Games==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
[[File:DreamMix-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|"I gotta be more assertive, or else people are gonna keep walking all over me. Literally!"]]
Devastator was an onlooker in the Decepticons' secret base, which served as one of the arenas where the combatants of the [[DreamMix TV]] ''[[World Fighters]]'' program did battle. He didn't seem to mind much when people stepped on his chestplate and hand. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}
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===''Sector Seven'' ARG===
[[File:SectorSeven devastator cgi.jpg|thumb|This would have been awesome in ROTF, but ''NO'', Bay would have none of it!]]
User jayeljay posted a photograph of a [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial]] to the [[Stop Sector Seven]] website, noting its similarity to Devastator as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|1980s cartoon series]] [[Sector Seven]] had developed as part of their [[Hungry Dragon]] initiative. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Devastator}}
Devastator (portrayed by a Minion Pig) appears as the first Combiner, unlockable in Challenge Events or with a stupidly expensive gem purchase. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]] (English)}}
[[File:Devastation-Devastator Rematch.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
Devastator appeared early on to halt the Autobots' progress, but was soon called back by Megatron because he needed the Constructicons to guard the sub-generators keeping the ''[[Proudstar]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s security system activated. Later, the Constructicons confronted the Autobots at the primary generator and formed Devastator, but despite replacing his hands with ''huge'' drills halfway into the fight, he was still defeated.

Later in the depths of the ''Proudstar'', the Constructicons were among a large force of Decepticons that Megatron put in place as a last line of defense. When they failed to beat the Autobots in a six-against-five fight, they formed Devastator again, but this time Menasor showed up to help him. Even ''this'' didn't help much, as both combiners were eventually knocked off the platform and appeared to explode at the bottom of a large pit.{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|The hunchback of Iacon.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Devastator-(G2).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hunchback 2:[[Alpha Trion]]'s revenge.]]
Devastator and Devastator (G2) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Devastator could be recruited if all of his components were at max level.

Along with Devastator (G2) in the "Devastator's Metal War" event, there was also a golden Devastator that dealt only 1-5 damage, but encountering him would let the player enter a contest for a chance for five people to win an in-game Devastator, and one person to win a Devastator Special Edition Gift Set.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:DevastatorEarthwars.jpg|thumb|Devastator has tiny waist? RAAAAGH!!]]

Devastator was formed after Megatron eagerly used the [[Enigma of Combination]] on the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. Mass devastation ensues. After the curb-stomp battle of one base that held a [[Ore-13|strange mineral]] inside of it, Mixmaster suspected something was up. The next outpost faced had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] inside of the base, and the two had a massive battle. After the battle was over, Devastator had expended too much energon from the Decepticon forces, so a new energy source had to be found. Also, Megatron found out only high-ranking versions of his Constructicons could combine, therefore eliminating his need of low-leveled Constructicons. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Transformers: Earth Wars - Combiner Wars Campaign}}

To permanently obtain Devastator, one has to collect all six three or four-star Constructicons and combine them in the Combiner Lab.

*'''Class:''' Combiner
*'''Abilities'''
**'''Rush and Smash:''' Rush into combat smashing walls along the way. Deals heavy damage to the final target.
**'''Rocket Swarm:''' Fire a swarm of rockets dealing damage over a large area.
**'''Death Ray:''' Fire a powerful beam that deals massive damage to a single target. Cannot be used on the HQ.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:devastator Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki Devastator Page]
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===''Transformers: Heavy Metal''===
Devastator was one of the Decepticons under Starscream's command during an invasion of Earth. He could be found defending the Decepticons' mining efforts. {{storylink|Transformers: Heavy Metal}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Devastator was the first combiner; after his first deployment, however, it didn’t take long before the Autobots stole the secrets of gestalt technology and began deploying their own combiners to fight back. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} Despite this, Devastator remained the most feared combiner of them all. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

The Constructicons maintained a large roster of stand-in Decepticons who could also form Devastator; {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} according to unconfirmed reports, Devastator had even incorporated Autobot components at various points. Regardless of who was forming him at the time, Devastator’s personality remained more or less intact, and [[Termagax]] was impressed by this kind of psychological continuity. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
{{main|Devastator (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Devastator (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Machinima-CW-Devastator.jpg|Machinima Combiner Wars model.
</gallery>

==Notes==
[[File:PreDevastator.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|This is why "revisions" exist.]]
[[File:STARSDevastator.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|His crotch is a "shock absorber". Make of that what you will.]]
* The [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] contains two descriptions of each Constructicon, and half of them were typed referring to their combined form as "'''The Destructoid'''". This was then crossed out by hand, with "Devastator" written above.
* The concept design for Devastator (or rather, his ''[[Diaclone]]'' precursor) was decidedly less imposing than the final. Interestingly, it is only composed of five components, the core being a long-nosed truck cab.
* Devastator is a rarity among Generation 1 combiners in the fact Scrapper, the Constructicons' leader, does not form any part of their combined form's torso, instead simply serving as the right leg.
* The reason Devastator's [[character model|animation model]] is missing several details that can be found on the toy, appears to not only be for ease of animation, but due to some of the toy reference photos either missing accessories or having parts positioned in such a way that they can't be seen from certain angles.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OSbNSWxwEihhwWRKWQVq-qD773U6fK3s/view 1985 Hasbro briefing binder scans]</ref> Some of these missing details include:
# The head missile, which is absent from the photos.
# Scavenger's excavator arm, which is folded behind Devastator's forearm, making it hidden from some of the angles in the photos, presumably making the model designer unaware that it was there.
# The hip guns, which were presumably removed just for the sake of convenience.
:Additionally, it appears the gift set box art (second image on the right) was designed using the same reference images, as the head missile is missing, and Scavenger's excavator arm is tucked away behind Devastator's forearm—only this time, it wasn't removed!
* Devastator received a [[Power Plans]]-esque diagram in the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] [[Tech-Spec Manual]], which named various components of his body in... somewhat unusual ways. Notably, [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s shovel (and thus Devastator's foot) is listed as a "rotational angle adjuster", while [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]'s shovel (part of Devastator's shoulder) is listed as "coolant".
* In later years, toys sporting the name "Devastator" required an additional "Constructicon" prefix for [[trademark]] reasons, hence making the official name "'''Constructicon Devastator'''".
* Many box set releases of the original Devastator toy, including the original G1 release, feature reversed art of all his components save Hook. This was fixed for Encore but still present on later releases of the toy.
*[[Don Figueroa]] stated he had hoped ''War Within'' Devastator to sport his ''Diaclone'' color scheme.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I had hoped they sported their Diaclone colors during The War Within #Doncept|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1641897780963835904|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|day=31|month=03|year=2023}}
·</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastor''' (デバスター ''Debasutā''), '''Devastator''' (デバステーター ''Debasutētā'')
*''French:'' '''Devastator''' (France), '''Dévastateur''' (Canada), '''Dévastateur robot''' (''The Movie'' dub)
*''German:'' '''Der Vernichter''' ("The Annihilator"; 1994 TV dub of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and ''Generation 2'' cartoon only)
*''Greek:'' '''Excavator''' (1990 giftset only)
*''Hebrew:'' '''Mash'midán''' (משמידן, "Annihilator")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pusztító''' ("Destroyer", Marvel Comics), '''A Halálosztó''' ("The Deathbringer", first ''The Movie'' dub), '''Mega-robot''', '''A Pusztító''' (both from the second ''The Movie'' dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Uragan''' (Action Master)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǔimìezhě''' (Taiwan, 毀滅者, "Devastator"), '''Róulìnzhě''' (Taiwan, 蹂躪者, "Devastator"), '''Dà Lì Shén''' (China, 大力神, "Hercules")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Devastador'''
*''Russian:'' '''Rasroushitel''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")
*''Swedish:'' '''Destroyer''' (''The Movie'' comic adaptation only)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cloud Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Combiners]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]
[[Category:Variable gender characters]]

Starscream (G1)/toys

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{{suite}}[[File:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==''The Transformers''==
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-HOBBY|followed]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984-1986 / 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 "null-rays", 2 "cluster bombs", left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Starscream began life as "Jet Robo" from the Japanese ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

: Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

: The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' releases. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

: Presumably by mistake, the stats on Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker's [[Tech Spec]]s were switched around. Starscream's box was given Thundercracker's numbers, notably giving him a lower rank and speed that stood in contrast to the bio printed next to them.

: The Italian release of Starscream (as "Astrum") by [[GiG]] put him in a generic "Distructor Planes" box, featuring names and tech specs for all three planes in the assortment.

: Starscream's mold was [[redeco]]ed into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)#Toys|Sunstorm]], and [[retool]]ed into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Thrust]].

: Given his role as a major and popular character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years, the first being [[Classics (Europe)#Australian exclusives|still in his original packaging in Australia]] in 1990. Subsequent reissues had more distinctive presentation, and this article strives to list each one under its own header. He was available throughout the first three years of the original US line, up through 1986 despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves that year.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-decepticon-jets-starscream/375/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Starscream at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1984/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Generation 1 Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy goodbye megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1|More of a "See ya later", really]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 "null-rays", 2 "cluster bombs", left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GoodBye|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

: Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?

{{-}}{{anchor|Pretender}}
[[File:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|{{w|Martin Shkreli}} hides the robot inside!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

: Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle. When Starscream is inside the shell, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back, while the blue lasers get plugged into the sides of the large rifle.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(pretender).jpg Instruction booklet for ''Classic Pretender'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]

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[[File:G1toy legends starscream.jpg|thumb|Pretending he's not evil or spiky.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

: The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and the shell's accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.

: The Legends were the first store-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys in the US, and were the ''only'' store-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys for a long, long time.

::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1989/instr_starscream_(legends).jpg Instructions for ''Legends'' Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]

{{-}}{{anchor|Heroset}}
[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Odd 'Con out]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

: Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". Starscream was given the name "Tornado", which was originally the Italian name of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}
[[File:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Turbo Jet with Action Master Starscream''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles, seatback/shield
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final year of the original ''Transformers'' line (well, final in the US, anyway), [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

: As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, he came with the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/instr_starscream.jpg Instruction booklet for Action Master Starscream at Botchthecrab.com]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Reissue}}
[[File:G1toy 2001 starscream reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Jetron, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The first of ''numerous'' reissues of the original Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, [[#Collector's Edition|listed below]].
{{G1SeekerMold}}

{{-}}{{anchor|SecretStarscream}}
[[File:Secret Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Secret Version''' (スタースクリームシークレットバージョン, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually shown during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even known what the toy looked like until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Starscream''' (Decepticon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right horizontal tail fins, left & right upright tail fins, front landing gear, "sound/light energy unit"

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Starscream's original toy was [[redeco]]ed into a very bright white and light gray, with a salmon torso. His original missile launchers have been replaced with a new pair of spring-loaded missile launchers and [[for safety reasons|long missiles]]; the launcher and missile molds were also used for his assortment-mate [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]].

: Also new to this version is a large electronic "sound/light energy unit" in a kinda engine-gun-like shape (a mold also used by Ramjet). Powered by a pair of watch batteries, pressing the two soft-plastic buttons up front activates flashing red lights and sound effects. The left button makes machinegun noises as long as you hold it down, while the right starts an unstoppable jet-noise sequence of rising then falling pitch; you can activate the machinegun sounds in the middle of it, and the jet noises will resume as soon as you release the gun button. This assembly doesn't really go anywhere in robot mode, but attaches to the back end of his jet mode thanks to a trio of pegs that were [[retool|added to his tooling]].

: This version of the mold would have been used to make ''Generation 2'' [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 2 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Advanced Tactical Bomber Megatron''' (Decepticon, 1995)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missile launchers

: A planned-but-more-or-less-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" [[Megatron (G1)/toys#ATB|Megatron]] would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)#Toys|Smokescreen]]. The pair can combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream can detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the [[Toy Fair]] [[1995]] Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles are intended to [[Glow-in-the-dark|glow in the dark]].

: This figure was only released to test markets in Ohio, USA in very limited quantities, and was never available as a wide release. Some of the few known specimens have [[KB Toys]] pricetags on their boxes. So yeah, not ''exactly'' canceled, but good luck obtaining one.

: This toy's deco was modified to make ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' [[BB (BW)#Toys|BB]] and [[Starscream (BW)#Toys|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. Importantly, ''this'' Starscream has light gray plastic rather than ''Beast Wars II'' Starscream's silver plastic, as well as an unpainted gray head with a blue faceplate where ''Beast Wars II'' has a painted-black helmet with silver faceplate, and of course, different stickers between the two. The missiles in the set are also [[retool]]ed with a different, pointier back-end, indicating the launchers' interiors were also retooled; this tooling is however completely different from the retooling done to each individual later use of the mold, meaning ''none'' of the missiles are interchangeable between them.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/issue02/atbmegs.htm ATB Megatron in packaging at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1784/Generation+2/Starscream.html Image gallery of a loose ATB Starscream at Transformers @ The Moon]'
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|I have no mouth and I must Starscream]].]]
*'''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles

: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|US safety standards]] allow - although, confusingly, the launcher is still depicted on both the box art and the box toy photos. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick. The figure also features a barely noticeable yet enormous Decepticon symbol on the [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/view/machine-wars/starscream/608/2/25/ top of the plane] rendered in black paint on black plastic.

: Starscream is known to have come with [[variant|either]] pale grey missiles better fitting his new color scheme, or bright green missiles like Skyquake's.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas#Toys|King Atlas]]. The toy [[Repurposing|doubles]] as the [[Starscream drone]]s in ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' and as [[Starscream (MW)|an unnamed character]] in [[2019 IDW continuity]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Transtech''==
[[File:Starscream-transtech.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
*'''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey.

: The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] artwork of Starscream. It was also only available sold as a set with the "Black Version" Starscream below, shipping out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who am I again?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''22'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second ''Collector's Edition'' e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they are both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing [[Machine Wars (event)|the events]] of the series in the past tense.

: The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except its box was monochrome-black. It was also only available sold as a set with said "Ghost Version", shipping out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:G1toy commemorative starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:TFC09ScreamerHoldingMegs.jpg|thumb|"Megatron...I am '''ever''' your humble and willing servant."]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:STFStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null-rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have thighs! They don't move too good, but I got 'em!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-12'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 5]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods

: Part of the second wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, Starscream is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic [[Transformation|transformation scheme]], but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null-ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null-rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robotmasters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]].

: Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robotmasters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Robotmasters Starscream'' at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-12'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun#Toys|Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 28]], [[2006]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#Masterpiece|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (initial concept)}}

:The second figure designed in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. As it happens, this Starscream does not transform into a standard {{w|McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle|F-15 Eagle}}, rather he transforms into an {{w|McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle|F-15E Strike Eagle}}; with the dead giveaways being in the conformal fuel tanks on the fuselage, darker aircraft camouflage, and the placement of the real-world-styled decals. The toy features several unobtrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a [[Slug figure|small figurine]] of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showed the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released.

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tail-fin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme (which is much closer to a standard F-15's color scheme), replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey—a color scheme that is more accurate to the real-world version of the toy's {{w|File:F-15E takes on fuel from KC-10.jpg|F-15E Strike Eagle}} vehicle mode.

:This mold was later retooled into the ''Masterpiece'' versions of [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], and was recolored by Hasbro into a [[#MasterpieceUS|more cartoon-accurate Starscream color scheme]] released under their ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line as well as redecoed into Hasbro's version of Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Skywarp]] under the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] line. It was also redecoed and retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, [[#MP11|Starscream]].

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own ''Macross'' Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh sure. Make a Transformer from the line that has some of the most complex figures ever cast ENTIRELY out of translucent plastic. Great idea.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' ([[2010]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, [[Doctor Arkeville#MP3G|Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-HOBBY]], buyers received an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure. Surprisingly, Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:''Extreme'' caution is needed while transforming/posing this toy: Several parts of him (especially the wing connectors) are prone to breakage.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|thumb|Expect him to crumble into dust after a few transformations and fiddling.|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream'''<ref>http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/masterpiece/mp11/</ref> ([[March 31]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null-rays, hologram pilot figurine
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulder pads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also include a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some extensive retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design away from Kawamori's original, less Generation 1-accurate look, with most of the robot mode being newly tooled parts, including chunkier legs that now incorporate his tail-fins, [[retool]]ed shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head (with collapsible head fins), new heel spurs that flip out for added support in robot mode, and re-engineered null-rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation. Despite the similarity to the original MP-3 prototype, the retooled parts are in fact a whole new design heavily based on the original concept. This new version of the mold was redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] and (without the coronation gear) into Hasbro's [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]]. It was later retooled into the [[Seeker (body-type)#Coneheads|Coneheads]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]], although the mold by that point had noticeably [[Mold#Deterioration|deteriorated]], resulting in numerous quality control issues.

:2013 saw a China-only re-release of MP-11 Starscream. While announced as the same as the original, it featured some changes. Chief among them is the head is no longer molded in light gray plastic painted over gloss black and dark metallic gray (for the face) but it's molded in a more cartoon accurate dark gray (for the helmet) and a lighter metallic gray for the face. This release also features the nosecone molded in light gray plastic rather than molded in blue and then painted over light gray. The black tabs on the top of the jet are now the same grey as the rest of the jet. It also included a collector's coin like the original Asian (excluding Japan) release.

:The figure was reissued once more, this time in Japan, in April 2017 along with several other toys in the line to coincide with the release of the then upcoming MP36 Megatron and features a "Good design award" mark on the box.

:This version was released by Hasbro under ''Generations'' co-branding (see next entry just below).
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[[File:Hasbro_MP_Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the award for the worst posed and badly transformed ''Masterpiece'' photo goes to...]]
*'''Starscream''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, hologram pilot figurine, two-piece display stand, gun clip

:The Hasbro version of [[#MP11|MP-11]] differs from the Takara release in a toy-accurate blue nose cone, borders around the Decepticon logo, a slightly different grey plastic, the tabs of the top of the jet are in grey (like the second release of MP-11) and is missing the coronation gear. However, he does come with the stand from previous Masterpiece Seekers and two racks of missiles that can peg onto the bottom of his wings in place of the null-rays. Neither the box nor the instructions mention this, but he comes with the gray clip that can hold the Megatron gun that came with other ''Masterpiece'' figures, such as MP-1 Optimus Prime or MP-13 Soundwave. Official images, including the box art, shows the top of the wings mis-transformed in robot mode.

:Despite still using the numbering system of Hasbro's ''Masterpiece'' line begun in 2013, Starscream was [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line. He was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Australia, and Canada.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3-StarscreamMode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Robots in disguise. ''(The Optimus body does not split in half.)'']]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
:This version of Starscream is created by attaching the included shoulder intakes and alternate Starscream head to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy ver. 3.0]], recreating the scene from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]" (as well as a different shot in [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|Part 2]]) where an impostor Optimus Prime was portrayed by Starscream.
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Transformers hide the real plane parts inside!]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Coronation-Starscream-Kit.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Warning: Do not place crown under Galvatron's foot!]]
*'''Starscream Ver. 2.0''' ([[June 26]], [[2021]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-52'''
**''Accessories'': 5 alternate faces, Gun mode [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52|Megatron]], 5 [[Fire Blast effect|effect parts]], 2-part stand base, stand arm, stand cradle, pincer, drill, asteroid fragment
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The third iteration of ''Masterpiece'' Starscream features more cartoon-accurate proportions compared to previous releases. He can also convert into his Gerwalk-styled "Alternate Transformation" while in Jet mode. Popular toy magazine ''Figure King'' profiled this new cartoon/Anime accurate version in issue #242.

:A ''Hobby Magazine'' issue revealed that his chest was redesigned during the prototype's production, allowing the parts to correctly sit flush.

:For accessories, he comes with 5 alternate faces, various effect parts and, like many other newer ''Masterpiece'' figures, a bunch of accessories referring to determinate appearances of the character in the G1 cartoon, such as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP52|Megatron]] in gun mode (the first time such an accessory has been included with a ''Masterpiece'' Starscream), the drill arm seen in "[[The Core]]" and the pincer he used in "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]" to remove the asteroid fragment from Megatron's arm, alongside said asteroid fragment. He also comes with a 2-piece stand with an adaptable arm, a purple redeco of the one that came with [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot]], plus a specific cradle adapter to attach Starscream in Gerwalk mode to the stand. Numerous cases of hairline cracks have been reported at the wrist joints and tailfin joints.

:Upon the announcement of the second version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]], a competition for Starscream's add-on kit was revealed; giving him his iconic crown and cape from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Those who purchased Starscream, Skywarp, and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] could snip off a box flap of each figure, mail them in and receive the Coronation set for free. This was only available to those who lived in Japan, but since each box flap had a unique code, there was no household limit to how many one could redeem.

:''Masterpiece'' Starscream Ver. 2.0 was redecoed into the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]] Thundercracker.

:This is the first Starscream toy [[Licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] by {{w|Boeing}}.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fear my extra-long null-rays!!!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}} fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to {{w|File:F-15A first prototype 2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype}}.

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: [[Variant#Running changes|Later versions]] of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was used as the basis for all subsequent redecos and retools. Despite its age, the mold has been frequently reused for various Seeker characters in the years since its first use, though its last few uses have exhibited visible signs of mold degredation.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
*'''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null-rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Titanium Series''==
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[[File:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco! Do you know who I am?!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:Perversely enough, ''[[Titanium Series|Titanium]]'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetrajet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]], and [[Thrust_(G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:Sports label starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]
*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sports Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knockoff|knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Meet the new box, same as the old box.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its notable change from past versions being the body color being more of a whiteish grey color instead of the metallic grey of the original 1984 version, a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white). The sculpted copyright date is still the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008-[[March 13|03-13]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic a more detailed version of the original Generation 1 cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 2]]'' that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
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[[File:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: The first ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]], transforming into an Su-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#2008Legends|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU08-toy StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Starscream]], with a considerably lighter gray base color, more vibrant red paint, his face painted in dark gray compared to ''Classics'' Starscream's flat gray plastic color for the face and a deco more faithful to Starscream's original Generation 1 toy, very similar to the ''Henkei! Henkei!'' release.

:Several minor changes were made to the sculpt for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them. His air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Skywarp]]) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center.

:The figure is reported to suffer from heavy quality control issues, most commonly mentioned are the joints and hinges being incredibly weak. As a result, Starscream's wings are difficult to keep in place in robot mode. The elbows, which previously snapped into place when articulated, now slide freely, and the entire hip joint system can be shifted out of alignment.

:This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]
*'''Starscream [White Pearl]''' ([[2010]]-[[May 29|05-29]])
**''ID number:'' '''A-04'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The first transformable Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}}. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. This is also the only ''Alternity'' mold to feature [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|a fake kibble chest]].

:In car mode, small wings are ''supposed to'' be able to flip out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car. Unfortunately, this [[gimmick]] suffers from a rather nasty [[design flaw]]: there is simply not enough clearance under the car for the wheels to be able to pass and hinge through, and attempting to do so will result in the plastic reinforcement struts underneath ''deforming the rims and chipping the tires''. His door panels also tend to detach from their [[ball joint]]s ''very easily''.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai Tron]] as well.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:TF2010-toy StarscreamLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pocket Screamer, now in original and limited edition grey helmet flavors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode. Starscream also sports a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his starboard (right) wing.

: Early specimens of the toy released in Asia and at United States retail feature an unpainted gray-plastic helmet, a comparatively rare [[variant]]. This variant is the one featured in the Hasbro [[stock photography]], although the stock photo depicting the figure in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] has the more common black helmet, as this was the only version ever available at European retail.

: The "Reveal the Shield" Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This sculpt was also redecoed and retooled to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]], as well as ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Generations|Thundercracker]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/RTSLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on 2010 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two guns (running change variant only)

: The "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]" [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream sculpt in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: A later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legends|Thundercracker]], with not only the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Thundercracker's gun accessories.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionStarscreamToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' Starscream is a redeco of the Legends Class Starscream toy. This version of the figure is nearly identical to the painted helmet variant of the Hasbro release, except ''the entirety'' of his head is painted black (making it look strange in F-15 mode) and his heat sensitive symbol is replaced with a [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbol on each wing. Like many Japanese "EZ Collection" toys, Starscream was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

:Amusingly, the [[Cross-sell]] on the box depicts the jet mode's painted black patch as completely unpainted.
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Go Team Venture!]]
*'''Starscream''' w/Starscream and Pilot Kreon (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Pieces'': '''316'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, Pilot
**''Accessories'': Seeker arm rifle x2

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, Starscream can be built in either robot or red, white, and blue G1-inspired fighter jet. Although the head is based on G1 Starscream, the body's design, especially the broad body, is similar to [[Starscream (Movie)|movie Starscream]]. The set comes with a ''very'' Generation-1-inspired Starscream [[Kreon]], as well as a [[human]] [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]].

:The Starscream Kreon's helmet has been reused by a metric buttload of other Kreons. (That's 1.1 American buttloads.)

:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamCustomKreon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Better than the original [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6089'''
**''Pieces'': '''36'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large gun, Seeker arm rifle x2, "Megatron" pistol, large wing pack, curved blade

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Starscream comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Starscream toy]]. His "normal" helmet and arm-rifles are [[chrome]]d, 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 buildable hand-cannon, a pistol modeled after G1 Megatron's gun mode, a buildable wing-pack, and a curved energon blade.

: The cross-sell advertisement from the back of the packaging features a bizarre error: Soundwave is labeled as Starscream.

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[[File:KreO-Toy StarscreamC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Frenemies (with Megatron)
**''Accessories'': Megatron pistol

: This version of Starscream has ''even more'' detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior versions. He is still white instead of gray though, despite the set's overall theme of being ''very'' 80's-based.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Class of 1984 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "Most likely not to be redecoed/retooled [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|into]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|rest]] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|of]] [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|the]] [[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|additional]] [[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|seekers]]".]]
* '''Starscream''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0717'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

:Part of the new Battle Changers series, Battle Changers Starscream transforms from a fighter jet into a robot and back without removing any parts! Like all of the Battle Changers, Starscream uses the new hip piece using larger balljoints, as previously used by the Galvatron Kreon from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set.

:Like his wavemates, he was initially only available in selected Asian countries and Canada. However, the series eventually filtered into the US via "discount" stores like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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*'''Kreon Warriors''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
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[[File:EZC-toy Starscream Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron cannot walk and chew this at the same time! I am the new-''*falls over immediately*'']]
*'''Starscream''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID Number'': '''5'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

:Part of the ''[[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|EZ Collection Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Starscream is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class]] toy, including the hand and wing retooling later added for accessories this toy does not come with. While the general colors and layouts are identical to the prior [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Chronicle|''Chronicle'' Starscream toy]], this release is absolutely ''covered'' in metallic silver paint, with the red, blue and yellow paints also now in a metallic sheen.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / #010'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 assault cannons
{{note|This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Starscream in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.}}

: Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Starscream]] transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5 mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

: In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5 mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the two pegs found on the underside of the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the vehicle mode, and store on his back in robot mode.

: He was later redecoed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#T30Deluxe|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsStarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Doctor Arkeville was traded for someone more used to abuse.]]
*'''Starscream & Waspinator''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Starscream is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for the [[The Transformers (IDW)|first IDW ongoing series]], Starscream transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable null-rays that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

: Alluding to the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", Starscream is partnered with [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

: This figure was redecoed into ''Thrilling 30'' [[Acid Storm (G1)#Generations|Acid Storm]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Thundercracker]], and ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/GenLegStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Legends Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|This toy was repurposed as a body for the [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|IDW 2005 incarnation]] of Starscream.}}

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "[[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|Armada Starscream]]" is a modern update of the original ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Armada|Starscream]] figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via 5 mm post, and can fold up and store on his wings. He has numerous [[Powerlinx]] plugs on his forearms and turbines. Additionally, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''Armada'' Starscream, the included comic by [[IDW Publishing]] repurposes this toy as a new body for Generation 1 Starscream in their ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic book series, debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B002 Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transform and <s>Rise Up</s> Roll Out]]
*'''Starscream''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''640'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''710'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''240'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', Starscream is a teeny little fighter jet very very vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His head is very much like his classic Generation 1 design.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Thundercracker (G1)#Bot Shots|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Bot Shots|Acid Storm]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

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[[File:Bot Shots Launcher Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL004'''
**''Acessories'': ''Harbinger'' trailer/base/launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''230'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''590'''
***''Sword strength'': '''800'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' launchers, Starscream is redecoed in grey. He comes with a launcher modeled after a jet, which is named the ''Harbinger'' in his online bio. The launcher can attach to him like a trailer, or open up into a base mode. Like all the Base-launchers, the weapon on top of it is an homage to a different version of the character it came with. In Starscream's case, it has a gun resembling G1 Starscream's null-Ray laser gun.

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You've denied us [[Red Wing (G1)|Red Wing]] yet again, Hasbro!]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''454'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''386'''
***''Sword strength'': '''779'''

:A redeco of the original Starscream mold in red and black, this version of Starscream was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]].

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[[File:BotShotsCancelled StarscreamLauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Do cancelled Starscream toys become ghosts too?]]
*'''Starscream Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL005'''
**''Acessories'': Launcher, target
***''Fist strength'': ??
***''Blaster strength'': ??
***''Sword strength'': '''456'''

: Part of the third wave of Series 2 launchers, Starscream was to be a redeco of the [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Skywarp]], transforming into a futuristic forward-swept wing fighter jet with two blasters at the front. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode would cause him to flip up when autotransforming. He would be packaged with a launcher and a target. Like many of the Bot Shots from the second year, however, he was cancelled before release.
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==''United''==
[[File:United Starscream toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fifth time's the charm.]]
*'''Seekers: Aces''' ([[December 21]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Starscream is a fifth redeco of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, and the first time he is offered with both of his wing mates [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]].
: This version of Starscream is heavily based on his cartoon appearance. He features a light gray (lighter than the Henkei! Henkei! figure), shiny metallic blue paint on most of his blue plastic, an amber cockpit, and shiny metallic red paint on his torso. The [[paint operation]]s found on the Henkei! Henkei! release were shuffled around for the sake of cartoon accuracy.
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==''EZ Collection''==
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[[File:EZ-Collection-EG-07-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG07'''

:This individual release of ''EZ Collection'' Starscream is a redeco of the [[#Transformers .282010.29|2010 ''Transformers'' Legends Class Starscream]] toy, and it features light blue paint applications replacing the original dark blue's. However, unlike the ''Chronicle'' toy and the vehicle stock photo, his head/cockpit is painted half black, which makes it slightly less glaring in jet mode. Stock photos also depict him having a greener shade of metallic blue.
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==''Generations'' (Japan)==
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[[File:TTGenerationsTG28StarscreamWaspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron & Starscream''' ([[December 28]], [[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''TG28'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons

:Part of the twelfth wave of Japanese ''[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|Generations]]'' toys, the [[TakaraTomy]] release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream is a [[redeco]] with a number of minor differences in color, most notably a gray nosecone, null-ray cannons and tailfins. He also features different wing stripes and his torso is coated in metallic red and silver paint. Starscream and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TG28|Waspinator]] were only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TG28|Megatron]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)#TG28|Chop Shop]].

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[[File:Rebel Infiltrator Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No, I'm not dead this time.]]
*'''Decepticon Rebel Infiltrator Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form neutron assault rifle), [[Path Blaster]], two-piece laser cannon (combines to form photon burst rifle), tail-fin

:Packed with the ''[[Transformers Generations 2013]]'' guidebook, ''Generations'' Rebel Infiltrator Starscream is a [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]] mail-away [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of the [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Generations (Japan)|''Fall of Cybertron'' Deluxe Class figure]] in his classic translucent "ghost" colors, explained in the [[Starscream's New Power|included comic]] as a new "cloaking ability," presumably in homage to that displayed by [[Starscream (WFC)|''Aligned'' Starscream]] in [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|the original game]].

:Starscream also comes with three weapons, all molded in opaque plastic but with new black, red and grey decos that resemble Starscream's own – Starscream’s own [[Neutron assault rifle|Neutron Assault Rifle]] accessories are included, as well as the [[Path Blaster]] and [[Photon burst rifle]] (using the same mold as the [[Sling Shock]]) from ''Fall of Cybertron'' Deluxe Class Sideswipe and Shockwave, respectively.

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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:TF-2014-Legion-Class-Starscream.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Blasters not included. No, seriously, they're not.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2014/2017)

: Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, this time as an odd mish-mash of prior releases. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and holes inside his wings compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs, while the deco is nigh-identical the ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' release, with the fully-black hemlet making for a weird-looking jet-mode nosecone. The toy also now sports a large "CE" mark on the inside of one of the tailfins and number on the inner right leg, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. A later [[variant]] replaced the purple Decepticon insignia with black versions.

: Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Starscream/Waspinator two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Starscream's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the null-rays that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the weapons.

:Legion Class Starscream has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. The later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. This figure was re-released in 2017 in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Optimus Prime]], the black insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia, and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of the few Starscreams you'll partly feel sorry for.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''40'''
: Part of Wave 1 of [[Construct-Bots]] Scouts, Starscream can transform into a jet. He has a paint error on his head, with his eyes colored blue instead of red. Also, only the left 1/3 of his helmet painted its proper black, with the rest being left in unpainted gray. Rarely 2/3 of it is black, and if you're lucky, the whole head might be black! Hallelujah!

:The box depicts him with Thundercracker's head, for some odd reason.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ConstructBots_ArsenalPackStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They painted my helmet right, but what about my eyes? (''Arsenal Pack'' version pictured'')]]
*'''Arsenal Pack Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''47'''
: Part of the first wave of Construct-Bots Arsenal Pack Scouts, this toy is an update to the original Construct-Bot Starscream that includes 7 new pieces that can be used as weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I'm '''Starscream'''. Fly me!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Action Figure, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Wing-pack

: Part of the first wave of ''Transformers [[Hero Mashers]]'' basic Action Figures, Starscream is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

: He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:Rather than coming with a (nominally) hand-held weapon accessory, Starscream comes with a wing-pack. Of course, being a ''Hero Mashers'' piece, it can be attached anywhere, including being hand-held, and the wings have multiple gun barrels on them, so have a blast.

: His right forearm was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Skywarp]]'s arm in the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Battle Upgrade Megatron]] set.

:Starscream's torso sculpt is noticeably similar to that of the [[Titan Heroes|Titan Guardian]] Starscream released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in [[2013]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/HMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It's me, [[Mickey Mouse]]!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (2014)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Starscream is a [[retool]] of the Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] mold with a new chest and head, transforming from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his robot mode hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: The chest used for this mold was also used to make the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]]. This mold with the alternate chest was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bearbrick|Nemesis Prime]].
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-29'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Starscream transforms from a [[super deformed]] F-15 to a cute chubby little robot.

:This mold was also used, with slightly retooled facial expressions, for ''Q-Transformers'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]], and given a whole new head for [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Jetfire]].

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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-03'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Starscream toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Thundercracker]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.

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[[File:QTransformers ClearStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Starscream''' ([[January 30]], 2016)

:Clear Starscream is a clear plastic redeco of the original ''Q-Transformers'' mold given away at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with purchases of 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys, and was limited to 3000 pieces. In the announcement for the toy, Starscream himself points out its resemblance to the "ghost mode" he's always getting toys of.
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==''Timelines'' (2005)==
[[File:TFCC-G2-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Light and Sound Power Pack not included.]]
*'''G2 Starscream''' (TFSS 3.0, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles
:This ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "G2 Starscream" toy is a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream in his [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' colors]]. It is part of the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 3.0 (2015)|Figure Subscription Service 3.0]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on G2 Starscream on TFU.info]''
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==''Platinum Edition''==
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Who disrupts my coronation!?"]]
*'''Supreme Starscream''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Supreme Starscream" is a redeco of [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Supreme|''Cybertron'' Supreme Class Starscream]] in Generation 1-inspired colors. He retains all the gimmicks from the previous toy. Batteries for activating the gimmick are not included.
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==''Combiner Wars''==
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[[File:CWLeaderStarscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'll come help you, so long as you don't steal my crown.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Leader Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, 2 arm cannons, 2 leg cannons, 2 "Seeker guns", crown

:Starscream is a redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Thundercracker]], itself a retool of ''Thrilling 30'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]]. He transforms from a robot into a jet fighter, and includes a missile launcher and four limb-mounted weapons, two guns based on the traditional Seeker arm rifles, and the infamous crown based on the equally infamous coronation scene from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which fits around his head. He also features a faux cockpit.

:Starscream does not include the original Jetfire mold's "Turbo Thruster" booster pack accessory, but is still compatible with it.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|Skywarp]].
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==''Cyber Series''==
[[File:Generations-Cyber-Battalion-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Was late to work and grabbed Skywarp's pants by mistake.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyber Battalion, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 null-ray rifles

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure intended to be sold at a cheaper price point. Starscream features a transformation similar to his ''Generations'' Legends Class counterpart. Undocumented in the instructions and as shown in the packaging art, Starscream's rifles can be attached underneath his wings and his robot mode arms.

:Unfortunately, the figure did not get distribution in the United States, but has been reported showing up in Asian markets and was also solicited to South America. Toy importers did stock this series in a limited capacity and they sold out quickly in 2015 and effectively disappeared at that time. In 2016, the Cyber Battalion Starscream figure (along with ''Cyber Battalion'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee) saw release in the Universal Studios Theme Park, and finally ended up being turned into a Walgreens exclusive.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|''Cyber Series'' Jetfire]].

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[[File:TF-Heroes-and-Villains-Bumblebee-Starscream-2-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee / Starscream''' (Heroes & Villains, 2021)

:In 2021, the ''Cyber Series'' Batallion [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Bumblebee]] and Starscream figure were reissued as a 2-pack exclusive to Amazon.com.
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==''Unite Warriors''==
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[[File:UW-toy StarscreamGhost.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So if he gets shot in limb mode, does the combiner get phantom pain?]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' (giftset, [[April 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''
**''Accessories'': Double-barreled blaster, hand/foot/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' "Ghost Starscream" is a new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]], transforming into a made-up fighter jet that looks to be based on an {{w|McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18 Hornet}}. Like so many other "ghost" Starscream figures, he is cast almost completely in translucent plastics.

: As a Deluxe-sized ''Unite Warriors'' figure, he can form the leg or arm of any ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is normally associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Toys|Grand Galvatron]]. As such, his large (non-firing) double-missile-launcher accessory can convert into either a hand or foot for combiner forms.

: He was sold in an [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive giftset of Grand Galvatron along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]], and [[Roller (G1)#UW06|Wandering Roller]].

:This tooling of the mold was also used to make ''Combiner Wars'' [[Starscream (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Starscream]] and served as the model for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (SG)#Timelines|Skywarp]] in "[[Epilogue Two]]".
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==''Alt-Modes''==
[[File:Alt-Modes Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's the face of a bot that regrets everything.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1, 2'''
**''Collection'': '''1, 2, 3''' (Series 1), '''1''' (Series 2)

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Starscream is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in all four cases of the toyline.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Acid Storm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Acid Storm]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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==''Power of the Primes''==
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|Arise, THICC-Scream.]]
[[File:TF-POTP-Starscream-Combiner.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The fun part is spending too much money on Unite Warriors 'Screams so that you can have an all-Starscream combiner.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 28]], [[2018]]
**''Accessories:'' Two null-rays, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Seeker Enigma]]
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Starscream transforms from a robot that utilizes the [[Evergreen]]-styled design into a fighter jet. He also features some markings on his jet mode: an Autobot kill count on the right side of the cockpit, and a Decepticon symbol with the number "D-22" (a reference to Starscream's Japanese ID number). Starscream can also form the torso of [[Starscream Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. His instructions and [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos depict him with the ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures from Wave 1. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. The silhouette of Starscream's torso mode appears to homage the robot mode of another [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Starscream includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Seeker Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Starscream via the previously mentioned Prime Armor or the combined mode chest, which can also facilitate the other previously mentioned objects.

:There are several reports of the peg that connects the wings often refusing to connect well. In 2018, a running change was made in the re-release of the toy: the peg that connects between the wings and the robot back has been retooled to connect firmly. The only way to identify this running change is the code "73101" stamped onto the box.

:Starscream was later retooled into [[Elita One (G1)#Power of the Primes|Elita-1]].
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==''Legends''==
[[File:LG57-GhostStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm still '''[[Starscream (Animated)|ahead]]''' of the game Megatron!]]
*'''Octone (Octane)''' ([[December 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG57'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Ghost Starscream is a semi transparent redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]], featuring a new faceplate. His Headmaster form is designed to invoke the look of his ghost form. He comes as an accessory with Octone, homaging "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" with the aforementioned transparency. The stock photography shows that, in order to differentiate him in control of the body from Octone, the shoulder and head pylons should both be moved up instead of leaving them down. This might be an attempt to replicate Starscream's iconic shoulder pylons and head embellishments.
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He doesn't really "transform" so much as "take a nap".]]
*'''Decepticon Starscream''' (Bravo Class, 2017)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] smaller Bravo Class figures, "Decepticon Starscream" is the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy, and changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a jet in just six steps. He comes with two null-rays that can attach to his arms or under his wings. His transformation is nigh-identical to his ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends class toy.

:Amusingly, the Decepticon symbol on his chest is ''ridiculously'' tiny, to the point where it's little more than a purple triangle.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Titan Changer, 2020)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the second wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers, Starscream transforms from a long, flat robot into a long, flat jet. He comes with two null-rays that can either be pegged onto his upper arms, in his fists, or under his jet mode wings. In 2024, he was repackaged with no changes as his [[Starscream (One)#MegaChangers|''One'' incarnation]] for the ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]'' toyline.

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[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Alpha Class, 2023)
:*''Accessories:'' Two null-rays

:Released in the sixth wave of [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] Alpha Class figures, "Decepticon Starscream" is a Voyager-sized figure that changes from robot to jet in 8 steps. Unlike other Alpha Class figures with Bravo Class counterparts, Starscream has completely different engineering and sculpting, rather than being an upscale of the smaller toy. He includes two Null-rays that can attach to his shoulders. He requires mild assembly out of box, as his wings need to be attached to his fuselage.

:The figure is rather back heavy and lacks proper heels, so his robot mode is very unstable and hard to make stand upright.

:He is slightly mistransformed in his [[stock photography]], as his legs are not fully extended.

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[[File:TF Authentics 2024 Amazon Decepticon Commander 3-Pack.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' ([[2024]])
:Released as an Amazon exclusive, the [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#BCAWarrior|''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class "Cybertronian Mode" Starscream]] toy was reissued with no changes as part of an ''Authentics''-branded 3-pack with similarly unchanged versions of Warrior Class [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Soundwave]].
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Army-building|Buy him again for ''Golden Lagoon'' Skywarp and Thundercracker.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (October 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-02'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun

:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Starscream is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Unite Warriors'' Starscream in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. In exchange for the gun/fist/foot accessory of his original release, Starscream comes with the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Prime Armor that originally came with [[Dreadwind (G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]]. The Prime Armor has a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (or [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the chest armor or be held by Starscream as a gun. He was released by [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and in [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the brand's 35th anniversary. In 2019, he also saw an official release in Australia, where he was available from Mr Toys Toyworld.

:This toy also appeared in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as [[Primus's envoy|a member]] of the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Starscream", while the Combiner hand/Prime Armor was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Matrix Gauntlet]] used by [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]].
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:TF-Walmart-exclusive-G1-Starscream-reissue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"[[Toys"R"Us]] has fallen, WalMart is the new leader!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron

:The original Starscream toy was reissued as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in 2018, under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' label, using the version of the mold from [[#The Transformers Collection|''The Transformers Collection'' release]], complete with a Megatron gun. However, he still retains the elongated null-rays and cluster bombs from the [[#Commemorative Series|''Commemorative Series'' release]]. His eyes have also been painted gold rather than using the old terrible [[sticker]] across the bridge of his nose. His [[rubsign]] is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.
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==''War for Cybertron: Siege''==
[[File:WFCS-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Rise of the Flyangles.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S24'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-19'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''NULLRAY'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class figures, Starscream transforms from a heavily G1-inspired robot into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other 5 mm port, really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Starscream has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts (sold separately). Similar to his wavemate [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], Starscream is absolutely ''slathered'' in battle damage paint — it's heavily present on his legs, chest, forearms, and the ''entirety'' of his jet form.

:Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and especially waist articulation being notable articulation points for a Starscream toy. As an interesting design addition, he also has spring-loaded panels in his lower legs to avoid hollow gaps when viewed from the back. As a rather heavy shellformer, Starscream can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

:Speaking of friction hinges, the initial release of Starscream suffers from a production flaw: his robot-mode chest easily pops off during transformation as a result of a late design change that removed a pin from the chest without adjusting plastic tolerances. Said initial releases also use the live-action "angry eyes" design for his Decepticon insignia. One or both errors were corrected for later wave shipments; both were fixed by the time the figure shipped again with Voyager Class [[Springer (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Springer]]. While the pin wasn't added back in, the plastic used for the grey strut the chest piece attaches to uses a stiffer plastic that is less likely to cause it to pop off.

:Amusingly, the panel on his instruction sheet that demonstrates where to attach C.O.M.B.A.T. weapons depicts him mistransformed, with his left forearm opened along the transformation hinge. He is also slightly mistransformed in-package, with his arms rather adorably left unextended and the panel behind the head not being locked in place between the shoulder pylons.

:The original figure eventually became a notorious shelfwarmer, due to him being reissued in the third wave and coincidentally around the time that the ''Earthrise'' figure was revealed at NYCC 2019.
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==''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''==
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, I'm not the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|other guy.]]]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E9'''
**''TakaraTomy ID Number:'' '''ER-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[June 27]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Starscream is a cartoon-accurate mold. He transforms into an F-15 jet based on his traditional alternate mode and features a pair of G1-accurate null-rays. His design and transformation scheme is heavily based on his [[#Classics|2006 ''Classics'' figure]] while adding points of articulation the earlier figure did not have such as pivoting ankles, a more expressive ball-jointed head, and hinges that allow the wings to fold backward in robot mode.

:The stock renders have some minor differences from the prototype seen at New York Comic Con. The renders depict the section of his chest that covers part of his cockpit as being unpainted red. At the same time, the prototype has it painted a more animation-accurate white, also present on renders featuring [[Smashdown]], and ''four'' null-rays on his Jet mode, with two of them attached at the turbines of his chest, which is impossible to do on the toy. The render also depicts his shoulder joints as being molded in blue and knee joints in white, whereas the prototype has their colors swapped.

:While the null-rays can be wielded by his pair of hands, it's almost impossible for him to properly hold them due to the size of his forearms. He still can hold the [[Megatron_(G1)/Generations_toys#E33|Megatron]] gun from the ''Selects'' [[Centurion_droid#Toys|Centurion Droid]] very finely, though.

:At least ''one'' copy features a factory misassembled figure with a newly tooled head sculpt<ref>https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/alternate-head-for-earthrise-starscream.1190272/</ref> (with his expression being based on him being disintegrated by Galvatron in ''The Transformers: The Movie'') which was meant for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]].

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Starscream's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read markings on the map. Unusually for a larger Earthrise toy, Starscream's piece of the map does not contain the labeled location of a named planet; however, it does include an unlabeled image of the planet [[Jupiter]], slightly obscured by another smaller sphere. It also shows a sliver of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], one of several planets too big for one map piece.

:Both this release and all subsequent releases of the mold have a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.
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==''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''==
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure is discontinued! Now I'm the new leader of all Legends toys!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Core Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K12'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 31]], 2021
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray|Null Ray]]s

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class Starscream is a roughly Legends-sized toy that can interact with Titan Class figures, although its product description states that it is designed to pose with larger Starscream toys. The mold's sculpting is heavily inspired by its larger ''Earthrise'' counterpart, though featuring a gray pelvis instead of a red one and having the underside of Starscream's wings facing forward. Starscream comes with his signature weapons—a pair of null-rays, which can either be plugged into his arms or held as handguns.

:The peg holes featured on Starscream's shoulders are hexagonal as opposed to circular, which means that the Null Rays are prone to popping off when rotated onto that peg hole.

:Most, if not, ''all'' releases of this mold suffer from a shallow groove sculpt on the lower right leg compared to the left leg.

:Obviously, this figure was redecoed for both ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]].

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*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, <s>2021</s>)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K36'''
**''Accessories'': 2 [[null-ray]]s

:In mid-2021, store listings for a [[package refresh]] of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Voyager Class Starscream]] were found on the Amazon Australia website.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/new-amazon-australia-transformers-listings-shattered-glass-and-golden-disk-figures-project-bat-and-more-431028 New Amazon Australia Transformers Listings article on TFW2005], including "Tra Gen wfc k voyager Starscream PR [packaging refresh]"</ref> Given the ID of the figure, Starscream was presumably meant to be a casemate for ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Tigatron#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Tigatron]] and was to ship in Wave 4. However, this release was scrapped, likely due to [[#Studio Series|a retool of the same mold]] being released in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline instead.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-siege-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm so popular that even [[Netflix|these guys]] love me...]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, [[January 29]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF WFC-04'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GE-04'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"

:As part of the fourth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Starscream is a detailed redeco of the [[#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|''Siege'']] mold, featuring a slightly darker gray plastic, and more paint applications that represent his appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege'']] and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold.

:Sadly, the unpaintable parts used on the joints are prone to [[Photodegradation]].
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-12-Leader-Coronation-Starscream.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Megatron has fallen! I, Starscream, am now your Leader Class!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Coronation Starscream''' (Leader Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Starscream Shin Hakai Taitei'''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-12'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-76'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 30]], 2022
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 null-rays (Coronation), cape, crown, throne, "All Hail Starscream" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Felipe Hamame]] (instruction designer), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the 8th wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class toys, "Coronation Starscream" is a retool of the ''Earthrise'' Starscream [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|above]], with newly-molded hands with hinged knuckles, the coronation gear from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', a second pair of null-rays, and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' [[:File:Mtmte1 megatron throne.jpg|command chair]] from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]." The toy lacks the paint applications on his tail fins and the gunmetal grey below and above his shin vents, but adds additional grey squares to his jet mode for [[:File:TFTM Starscream Jet.jpg|closer accuracy]] to the movie. Additionally, various colors are a slightly different shade (red is more crimson, helmet is more gunmetal, blue is more electric) and the Decepticon sigils on his wings are larger. Strangely, the pins on the legs of the ''Earthrise'' version have been swapped out for screws. Because of how the index-to-pinky fingers are designed, it results in a rather strange-looking fist when closed.

:The cape is sculpted plastic that is hinged to flair out like the [[#MP11|''Masterpiece'' MP-11 toy]] above, however the cape cannot flare up to a 90 degree angle without clashing against the ground. it also has a C.O.M.B.A.T. System-style 5 mm post, allowing [[:File:BlasterG2.jpg|anyone compatible]] to have a lavender cape. The shoulder pads feature flip-down panels with a 5 mm port to attach the differently-molded null-rays, designed to fit with the new armor pieces. By coincidence or design, these additional null-rays can fit into his new hands (if they are completely closed) without bumping into the forearms like the original pair. Naturally, these add-ons, barring the Coneheads for the crown, fit other versions of the ''Earthrise'' Seeker mold, so have fun!

: The "throne" features storage on the back for all the accessories, including multiple 5 mm ports. Starscream himself can only barely sit in it (without the cape on, of course), but the more source-appropriate ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]] toy fits in very nicely.

: Like all other uses of the mold, Starscream has a missing molded panel-line detail on the right wing hinge that is supposed to curve in towards the body of the jet. The reason for this missing detail is likely due to it missing from the metal mold itself.

: Starscream proved to be a notorious [[shelfwarmer]] in 2022 & 2023, owing to being a repack of the widely-distributed ''Earthrise'' figure at a higher price with a few more accessories, as well as being ordered in bulk. Not helping matters was the fact he got repacked in the following wave containing [[Sludge_(G1)#Studio_Series|Sludge]].

:First revealed on the [[August 13]]th, 2021 [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]], the toy is the first to show off the Leader Class window-less packaging, starting in 2022, which allows for expanded [[package art]]. The package art faithfully emulates Starscream's coronation in the movie down to [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] standing in the background to Starscream's left, but [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] is present instead of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on Starscream's right. Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop. Starscream's backdrop depicts the [[Hall of Heroes]], where his ill-fated coronation took place.
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, ([[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 "[[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] blasters"
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (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>

:This Starscream is a redeco of ''Studio Series'' Voyager [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Thundercracker]], transforming from highly cartoon-accurate robot to F-15 Eagle-esque jet and back, with his robot mode proportions hewing very closely to his [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|third ''Masterpiece'' iteration]]. He includes two Null-Rays which can mount on his biceps, or underneath his wings in jet mode. The stabilizer fins on his legs are attached using a standard 5mm connection, but can optionally be removed and attached to his back for a cleaner silhouette.

:This release was announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025.
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==''Generations Selects''==
[[File:Behold Galvatron Starscream.JPG|thumb|200px]]{{anchor|War for Cybertron Trilogy}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Starscream is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|HasLab Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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==''Transformers Retro''==
[[File:TFRetro-Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|”Will anyone else attempt to be reissued?”]]
*'''Starscream''' (Walmart exclusive reissue/redeco, [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun mode Megatron
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Walmart once again reissued the original Starscream toy in 2023 under the ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' label. Unlike the ''Vintage G1'' release, however, ''Retro'' Starscream has been redecoed in colors inspired by his appearance in the original ''Transformers'' animated series, more specifically ''The Transformers: The Movie''. He remains a mash-up of the ''Commemorative Series'' and ''The Transformers Collection'' reissues, with the former's elongated null rays and cluster bombs and the latter's gun mode Megatron accessory.

:Unlike the original versions of his fists from ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue, the fists of this version are cast in black plastic and ''painted'' blue. The added paint makes the post on the bottom of his fists thicker than they should be, so attaching the lower portion of the Megatron gun can be difficult.

:The box features original art by [[Marcelo Matere]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/marcelomatere/status/1578045800978223104 Marcelo Matere on Twitter]</ref> of Starscream with ''Earthrise''-inspired detailing in robot and vehicle mode laid over a scene of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

:''Transformers Retro'' Starscream was announced and went up for preorder on [[October 6]], 2022 as part of Walmart's Collector Con event.
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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:ClassicHeroesTeam Starscream Stock.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
*'''Starscream''' (All Star Rescan, 2023)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Starscream is a retool of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|''Rescue Bots'']] [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanJet|VTOL jet version of Bumblebee]] and converts from robot mode to jet in one step. He features articulation at his elbows.
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==''Legacy''==
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Starscream-PR.jpg|upright=.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Core Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 [[null-ray|Null Ray]]s

: As part of ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''{{'}}s sixth wave of Core Class figures (under the ''Evolution'' [[subline imprint]]), this release of Starscream is a [[package refresh]] of the above ''Kingdom'' Core Class Starscream, with no notable differences other than the box.
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==''Beast Wars Again''==
[[File:TF-BW-Again-JP-BWVS-08-Ghost-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Okay, but where's Sunstorm?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1p1|'''Yūgen no Taiketsu''' ([[March 30]], [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-08'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Phantom Showdown" (幽幻の対決) set pits "[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#BWVS08|Haunted Waspeeter]]" against "Ghost Starscream", a [[redeco]] of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Starscream mold]] (with the hinged knuckles used for the [[#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 figure]] and the pre-tooled alternate head released with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skywarp]]) in mostly translucent plastic. Starscream also features red [[Decepticon]] [[insignia]] on his wings, in reference to the [[:File:Starscream ghost BW.jpg|odd color choices]] used for his [[character model]] in the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]".

: All of the parts that were originally cast in [[unpaintable plastic]] remain cast in opaque colors, as the unpaintable parts are required for the figure to function. This ultimately means that the full transparent "ghost" effect suffers as a result of the mold layout, since the parts that make up his biceps, forearms and hands are also a part of the unpaintable plastic molds.
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:RiseStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|A jet held together with scrap metal, or as Boeing calls it, "a jet."]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Starscream & Bumblebee''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[November 14]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqPbfd2hcg Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]]</ref>

: ''Reactivate'' Starscream transforms into a post-apocalyptic jet fighter. He comes with a pair of blasters, which can be mounted onto his wrists. Starscream was only available with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Bumblebee]]. Care should be taken when unclipping Starscream's head during transformation, as it latches in place for robot mode with a ''very'' small, but very secure hook that will bend or break under pressure.

: This boxset was abruptly revealed by [[Toys"R"Us]] Canada on October 18, 2023, after nearly ten months of silence regarding the then-upcoming ''[[Transformers: Reactivate]]'' online game, and a little over a year before the game would be officially cancelled. Notably, stock photography of the box and the official product copy used "Rise", an earlier name for the game; this was changed by the time it was shown off on the Hasbro Pulse Fanstream.
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==''Dramatic Capture Series''==
[[File:TF-DCS-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 2 null-rays, 2 null-rays (Coronation), cape, crown
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Starscream is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]] with all of the accesories included (sans the throne) in more Generation 1 cartoon-accurate colors. His hip skirt and the sides of his chest are now made of unpainted red plastic, and his knee joints are made of gray plastic, matching the rest of his legs. The red paint on his upper chest now covers two tiny circular details which were previously unpainted, the sides of his waist are now painted in red, and his tail fins are striped (with an extra horizontal stripe compared to the ''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' release). Many of his other paint and plastic colors have been tweaked, including a lighter gray on his face and chest turbines, a darker purple cape, and a more neutral shade for his light gray plastic.

:Starscream is packaged with [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].
{{WFCEarthriseStarscreamMold}}

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==MixMashers==
[[File:TF-MixMashers-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not exactly a recreation of "[[Possession]]", but close enough.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wing Pack, Skull Mace/left arm

:''[[MixMashers]]'' Starscream is a 5-inch non-transforming action figure modeled after his evergreen design. Like the previously released figure from the ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' line, he features 10 detachable base body parts (which includes the shoulders, something that is not featured in the ''Hero Mashers'' line), all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint with soft ratchets. Aside from the wing pack, Starscream did not come with his signature null-rays, but a single left arm with a Skull Mace molded in it, intended to be used by the same line's Optimus Primal.

:The buzzsaw arm from the same line's Bumblebee serves as an additional accessory for Starscream himself.
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==''Timelines'' (2025)==
[[File:ComicEditionHOSStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|]]{{anchor|HOS}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Timelines Optimus Prime / Timelines Starscream''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Wrist blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Guido Guidi]] (original concept, packaging artist)|[[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJopRdWtZA ''Transformers'' panel] at [[Megacon Orlando#2025|Megacon Orlando 2025]] with [[Emily Bader]] and [[Evan Brooks]], recorded at the "V-man" YouTube channel.</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' Starscream is based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s design for the character in ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'', and transforms from a robot into a steampunk flying machine. He comes packaged with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Timelines (2025)|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Swapticons''==
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream / Decepticon Slipstream''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''8'''
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Starscream transforms into the back half of a fighter jet. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed in [[Slipstream (G1)#Swapticons|Slipstream]], though he's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. He features articulation at his shoulders.

:This mold was also used to make [[Sandstorm (G2)#Swapticons|Sandstorm]].

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==Notes==
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* During the development of the [[Conehead]]s, [[Ramjet (G1)/toys|Ramjet]] was initially planned as new wing tooling attached to an unchanged Starscream body. This [[prototype]] plan lasted long enough to receive [[package art]], which was published decades later in ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''.
* In the 1990s, Hasbro evidently had more redeco plans for Starscream (and the paired [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]) that fell through:
** A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for a proposed Generation 2-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on eBay, amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former Hasbro employee. In [[2020]], this black redeco of Starscream was revealed to have been labeled by Hasbro as "[[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]". Said redeco was probably planned for release alongside the Ramjet redeco named "[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]".
** Another unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2007, in an auction on eBay. It is commonly known to the fandom as "jungle attack Starscream" (as seen to the right). It is unclear if it was intended to be another Starscream toy or a new character; it may have been paired for release with "[[Cloudcover|cloud camo Ramjet]]", who was discovered at a similar level of "completion".
* During early planning for ''Beast Wars'', Hasbro conceived [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Starscream as a jet.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/ ]</ref> This toy concept may have been a parallel idea to the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[jet Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan as ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autojetter#Toys|Autojetter]].
* Aside from Starscream's ''Unite Warriors'' Deluxe Class toy (as the alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]]) and his ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class toy (as his own body tooling), Hasbro also designed an unused combining body for Starscream as the "pretooled" alternate head of ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Cyclonus]]. Presumably, the [[Galvatronus (CW)#Toys|Galvatronus]] Combiner head would be redecoed in homage to Starscream's famous crown.
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==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars Again]]
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[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Search for Treasure Under the Sea

2025-07-21T23:54:37Z

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[Marvel Books|''The Transformers Coloring Book'']]
|prev=Super-Size Coloring Activity Book
|next=Bumblebee to the Rescue!
|image=SearchTreasureSea-cover.jpg
|caption=Arrr! Methinks I've found Davey Jones' Treasure Chest!
|title="Search for Treasure Under the Sea"
|publisher=[[Marvel Books]]
|coverdate=1984
|written by=[[Dwight Jon Zimmerman]]
|art by=[[Carlos Garzón]] and [[Joe Giella]]
|pagecount=48pp
|ISBN=ISBN 0-87135-009-2 ISBN 9780871350091
}}
'''The Decepticons plan to recover enough shipwrecked gold to buy the world's factories.'''

==Synopsis==
After the usual meet-and-greet with the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s (during which it is learnt that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is "twice as mean when disguised as a gun"), the Decepticons' base, which has nice shrubs outside the windows, is shown. Megatron declares that sunken ships from the [[w:Klondike Gold Rush|Alaskan Gold Rush]] have made the coast a treasure trove, while pointing at [[w:Montana|Montana]] on a map. The [[gold]] will allow them to buy the factories they need to create an Autobot-crushing army!

[[Image:undersea-11.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Hey, Rumble! I can see my lost $1 coin from down there!]]

The spying [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] overhears the plan. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] sees him outside the window, but Megatron decides to let him go so they can trap the Autobots.

Bumblebee reports the Decepticons' dastardly scheme. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] announces that he's created a cargo-freighter-sized ocean going ship to follow the Decepticons. The Autobots sail to [[Alaska]]. Suddenly, [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] leaps from a drifting iceberg to attack [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]! But Ravage leaps right through them—he's fallen for Hound's trick light! Outnumbered, Ravage retreats.

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sends Bumblebee underwater to find the Decepticons. Bumblebee finds all sorts of things under the water... including a cassette player and cassette, which sure would make a nice gift for Spike! But to the surprise of nobody but Bumblebee, they're really Soundwave and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]! They take him prisoner and deliver him to Megatron.

Megatron gloats over all the treasure they've found, and says they can load it in a truck which conveniently appears out of nowhere just then. But it turns out the truck is Optimus Prime! The Autobots attack. Megatron calls in the jets for reinforcement; the Autobots transform. The jets attack [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], but the rockets just bounce right off. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] gives [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] the [[glass gas]] treatment. Rumble tries to bury the Autobots with an earthquake, but it ends up swallowing the Decepticons instead. The Autobots are victorious!

==Quotes==
"The Decepticons are going to try to rule earth!" {{sic}} 
"We must stop them!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' gives a thorough and detailed report to Optimus Prime

"Yahoo! Those rocket blasts are bouncing off like rain!" 
"Right! Nothing can hurt me!"
:—'''Spike''' and Sparkplug learn what we already know: '''Brawn''' is indestructible!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (2)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (3)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (4)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (5)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (6)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (10)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (11)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (12)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (13)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (14)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (15)

|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (7)
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (8)
}}

==Notes==
* Various activities are interspersed through the story, such as connect-the-dots, unscramble-the-message pages, and Megatron's Undersea Decepticon Maze.
* This book takes a special delight in showing characters in mid-transformation.
* Bumblebee, Soundwave and Rumble are clearly toy-based, while Megatron is the early black-helmet version. Wheeljack and Hound appear to be based on their [[package art]].
* The Decepticon base appears to be in an office park; it has large plate-glass windows and shrubbery big enough for Bumblebee to hide behind in robot mode.
* According to the narration, Brawn transforms into a "van truck".
* Megatron totally smashes the hell out of some little model Autobot he's got.
* While in car mode, Bumblebee's face can still be seen when he's viewed from behind.
* It's not clear what exactly the Decepticons are doing wrong in this story until the Autobots decide to show up to bother them. Megatron's nefarious plan is to... go look for lost treasure so he can legally purchase property. That's RIDICULOUS but it's not really EVIL.

===Errors===
*Joe Giella is credited as "Joe Giello".
*Bumblebee refers to Spike as "[[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster]]" on page 28.
*Laserbeak's introduction page depicts him with an Autobot insignia.

==External links==
*[https://www.camphortree.net/tf/books/coloring/undersea/ "Search for Treasure Under the Sea" at Steve-o's Transformers Site.]

[[Category:Generation 1 coloring books]]

DK Publishing

2025-02-26T01:19:42Z

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[[File:DK logo.JPG|thumb|right|200px|''His coconut gun Can fire in spurts If he shoots ya It's gonna hurt!'']]

'''Dorling Kindersley''', also known as '''DK''', is an international publishing company that specializes in illustrated reference books for all ages. It was originally a book-packing company founded by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley in [[1974]] before becoming a publisher in [[1982]]. A distinct style of many DK books are illustrations and text on white backgrounds, starting with their first release being a ''First Aid Manual'' for the British voluntary medical services.

==Titles published==
===Generation 1===
* ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]''
* ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Sticker Book]]''

===Armada===
* ''[[Transformers Armada: Sticker Book]]''
* ''[[Transformers Armada: The Awakening]]''
* ''[[Transformers Armada: The Quest]]''
* ''[[Transformers Armada: The Uprising]]''
* ''[[Transformers Armada: The Unicron Battles]]''

===Energon===
* ''[[Transformers Energon: Terrorcon Attack]]''
* ''[[Transformers Energon: Megatron Returns]]''

===Transformers (2007)===
* ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]''

===Revenge of the Fallen===
* ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]''

===Angry Birds Transformers===
* ''[[Deceptihogs Versus Autobirds]]''
* ''[[Robot Birds in Disguise]]''

==External links==
* [https://www.dk.com Dorling Kindersley Limited]
* {{w|DK (publisher)|DK}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Companies]]

Copyright

2025-02-02T03:28:25Z

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A '''copyright''' is the (usually exclusive) right to copy, perform and distribute a work that is an original expression of an idea for a limited period of time. The owner of a copyright can be an individual, a group of people or a corporation. The default owner of the copyright is the creator of the work; however, under United States law, copyright can be transferred or, if the creator was creating his work within the boundaries of a work-for-hire contract, belongs to his employer depending on the exact conditions of the contract. Under US law, a copyright is indicated by a © symbol.

In the context of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]], [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] are the main copyright holders for their respective markets, and they often even act as representatives of the other one in their markets. For example, an American who violates the copyright of something that technically belongs to TakaraTomy will have to deal with Hasbro, who will act on TakaraTomy's behalf. Since most official ''Transformers''-related works are specifically created under work-for-hire contracts, there are very few relevant things Hasbro and/or Takara don't hold the copyrights to, and they will try to amend that as well.

A copyright is ''not'' the same thing as a [[trademark]]. Since copyrights affect original expression of ideas, it is generally impossible to "copyright" a name, term or slogan, otherwise the simple act of "copying" (i.e. writing it down in a public venue, such as an internet message board) or "performing" it (i.e. saying it aloud in public) would amount to copyright infringement. Names, terms, and slogans are protected as trademarks, which are only relevant in commercial contexts. Graphics and logos can be protected as ''both'' trademarks ''and'' copyrights (depending on whether they are "original" enough to qualify for copyright protection). Unlike trademark infringement, copyright infringement can be committed by anyone, not just competitors; however, unlike trademark infringement, where the owner ''has'' to act as he might otherwise lose his trademark, it is up the owner of a copyright to decide whether he wants to pursue a particular instance of infringement or not. Compared to other companies, Hasbro and TakaraTomy have traditionally shown to be ''very'' lenient in this regard when it comes to taking legal actions against their own [[fandom|fans]].

==Copyright history==
[[Image:MickeyMouseTF.jpg|right|thumb|200px|If I see you draw me in color, I'm gonna whoop your ass, ha-ha!]]
The concept of intellectual property rights is a relatively new one. During the Middle Ages, nobody would have thought of owning the sole rights to their intellectual works. ''Stealing'' a book was considered a crime (which it still is today), but ''copying'' a book and leaving the original with its rightful owner was not. Likewise, any sort of music was considered ''free'', and the composers were usually unknown. It wasn't until industrial mass production of creative works came about that a "reproduction monopoly" was established. By the 19th century, many developed countries had their own copyright laws (or comparable concepts) in effect, but those differed widely between the individual countries. In many instances, the creator of a work specifically had to ''register'' his work to apply for copyright protection. It wasn't until 1886 that the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (commonly referred to simply as the "Berne Convention"), held in Berne, Switzerland, established an internationally agreed upon, more or less uniform copyright regulation. Any country that had signed the Berne Convention agreed to respect the copyrights of works created in other countries that had also signed it. In addition, copyright protection became an automated process that did not require explicit registration. One of the countries that did ''not'' sign the Berne Convention until 1988 (!) was the United States, which is why works still had to be registered to be protected by copyright there until Congress passed a law in 1976 that made registration unnecessary (though registration still comes with additional benefits to this very day). The United States also originally required copyright for a work to be ''renewed'' after the original protection term (28 years) had expired, otherwise the work would fall into the public domain; this became automated in 1992.

The purpose of copyright is to entice people to create works and ''share them with the world''. In return, the creators are granted exclusive rights to decide on any uses and reproductions of their work. Essentially, it is a trade-off: Share your work with the world (instead of keeping it to yourself), and you get to decide when and how it is used, published or performed for a public audience (including the right to decide on monetary compensation). Also part of this trade-off is the idea that copyright protection ''expires'' after a certain period of time, after which the work irrevocably falls into the public domain and can therefore be copied, performed and published by anyone without requiring permission or payment.

The length of the copyright protection term in the USA has been extended several times. One of the commonly accused culprits is [[Disney]], who repeatedly lobbied Congress to pass a bill that extends the copyright protection term whenever ''{{w|Steamboat Willie}}'' was in danger of falling into the public domain. {{w|Sonny Bono}}, a singer-turned-congressman, also pushed hard for one of these extensions in 1998, which is therefore also known as the "{{w|Copyright Term Extension Act|Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act}}". As far as Bono was concerned, copyright protection should ideally last ''forever'' (his widow, Mary Bono, who took over his seat in Congress after her husband's death, also quoted then {{w|Motion Picture Association of America|MPAA}} president {{w|Jack Valenti}} who wanted it to last "forever less one day"), which is in stark contrast to the original purpose of copyright, which did intend for the creator of a work and maybe his heirs to benefit from the revenues generated by the work in question, but certainly not multiple generations of descendants. Imagine the works of [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]], [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]], and [[Leonardo da Vinci]] were still protected by copyright today. Sure, their heirs would probably love the money, but...

Currently, US copyright protection for works created in or after 1978 lasts for 70 years after the death of the author; work-for-hire creations (see below for more) are protected for 120 years after creation or 95 years after publication, whichever is shorter. The protection for works published or registered in the US ''before'' 1978 currently lasts for 95 years starting with the date of publication, as long as the copyright was renewed during the 28th year following the work's publication. That means ''Steamboat Willie'' was protected by copyright until January 1st, 2024;<ref name="Mickey copyright">[https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/08/25/steamboat-willie-goes-pd-the-mouse-not-so-much/ STEAMBOAT WILLIE GOES PD, THE MOUSE NOT SO MUCH]</ref> of course, while this means Mickey as a character is public domain, derivative works need to adhere to his portrayal in these earliest incarnations, as too closely resembling later versions that ''are'' still in that 95-year window risk infringing on copyright, and Disney ''will'' let you know it. Other countries have their own copyright protection terms, but in most the copyright duration has been extended over the years to either 50 or 70 years after the death of the author. The concept of work-for-hire does not exist in many jurisdictions.

Just to further illustrate how long copyright protection lasts these days: The song "{{w|Happy Birthday to You}}" was composed in 1893 (originally named "Good Morning To All"), with the lyrics written in or prior to 1912 and registered for copyright in 1935. Currently, the {{w|Warner Music Group}} claims ownership of the song, which (with its full lyrics) won't fall into the public domain until ''2030'' in the USA (2016/17 in the European Union), and Warner still continues to make millions in annual revenue from its use in works such as movies or TV shows. In September 2015, however, a U.S. federal judge ruled that Warner/Chappell Music—the subdivision of WMG involved in the copyright issue—actually did NOT own the copyright to the song, only to a specific piano arrangement of it. This effectively places "Happy Birthday to You" into the public domain, so sing away, everyone.

==Modern copyright basics==
[[Image:Readersdigest copyrightnotice.png|thumb|400px|Work for Hasbro, get paid once, all royalties go to Hasbro.]]
Any time an original work is created that is an expression of one or more ideas, it is automatically protected by copyright. Ideas ''themselves'' cannot be copyrighted; for example, the basic concept "a robot that <s>[[trademark|transforms]]</s> [[transformation|converts]] into something else" cannot be copyrighted by itself, neither in terms of toys (anyone can create and release their own transforming toy robots without necessarily committing copyright infringement) nor fiction (anyone can write and publish a story that includes transforming robots without necessarily committing copyright infringement). It is the ''specific'' expression of this idea that will be covered by copyright. The limitation for whether something is specific enough to count as on original work covered by copyright or not is known as the '''threshold of originality'''. For example, [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|Optimus Prime's]] toy is protected by copyright, and the same applies to the backstory of the ''Transformers'' lore as originally developed by [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] (alien robots from the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]) and the specific stories told in comics, cartoons, video games, and movies. What matters are not specific details by themselves taken out of context, but the work as a whole with all its details in place. The more similar someone else's work is to these specific works, the more likely that person or party will be found guilty of copyright infringement. The more vague the similarities are, or the more general the idea supposedly copied, the less likely the person or party will be convicted. (It's not really possible to ''quantify'' similarities in percents, though. Copyright disputes are decided on a case-by-case basis.)

The default owner of a copyright is the creator of the work. If a work is created as a group effort by several people, they share the copyright to the work, or hold the copyright to certain parts of it. For example, if Jim composes a song and Bill writes lyrics to go along with the tune, Jim owns the copyright to the melody (which includes the right to reproduce written notes!), whereas Bill owns the copyright to the lyrics (which also includes written reproductions). That means Jim is free to release the song as long as he doesn't use Bill's lyrics, and Bill can use the lyrics as long as he doesn't use them with Jim's music. If they shared the workload for one or more steps, they share the copyright and need to reach an agreement when it comes to releasing or licensing their shared work.

It is also possible to create a work under a work-for-hire contract for a company, which is the default in the American entertainment industry (creator-owned works are the exception rather than the rule). Anything created under the conditions of such a contract is usually copyrighted to the company. When [[Hasbro]] assigned Marvel to develop a backstory for the then upcoming new ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Transformers]]'' series, Marvel was working under a work-for-hire contract for Hasbro, and Marvel's employees were working under a work-for-hire contract for Marvel. That means any stories, characters and concepts they created within the boundaries of their contracts were automatically copyrighted to Hasbro, not to Marvel or the individual creators. Marvel tried to circumvent that eventuality for a few characters due to a loophole in the contract, however (see below for more details). It is also possible to ''transfer'' copyright ownership to a new owner by means of a contract. For example, when Hasbro acquired the license to sell [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toys on the United States market under the name ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'', they became the de facto copyright holder to the toys for the US market.<ref name="wales1">[http://www.leagle.com/xmlResult.aspx?xmldoc=19851122612FSupp510_11029.xml&docbase=CSLWAR1-1950-1985 WALES INDUS. INC. v. HASBRO BRADLEY, INC.] and [http://www.leagle.com/xmlResult.aspx?xmldoc=19851119612FSupp507_11027.xml&docbase=CSLWAR1-1950-1985 supplementary item] at Leagle.com.</ref> All modern, jointly-created ''Transformers'' toys are shared properties of Hasbro and TakaraTomy according to the copyright markings found on the individual toys.

===Infringement and defending copyrights===
[[Image:SENDTHEBOOKS.jpg|right|180px|thumb|SEND THE LAWYERS!]]
Any unauthorized use of a work that is protected by copyright constitutes copyright infringement, and can result in legal prosecution. A common misconception is that "anything that can be found on the internet is free". Any images found on the internet are by default protected by copyright, and therefore ''cannot'' legally be copied and republished without permission. Exceptions are works that are in the public domain, either because the copyright term has expired, the work has been created by an employee of the United States government and military within the boundaries of their employment (those are in the public domain by default), or because the creator has deliberately released his work into the public domain (which is irrevocable). There are also specific licenses ({{w|Creative Commons}}, {{w|Copyleft}}, {{w|GNU General Public License}} etc.) which allow individuals to use someone else's work without specific permission as long as the conditions of the license are respected (e.g. identifying the creator by name, non-commercial use only, etc.). However, even though any unauthorized republication of a promotional image depicting [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] constitutes a copyright violation (which means pretty much any internet fan site is full of copyright violations), it is ultimately up to the copyright holder to decide whether he wants to legally pursue a specific instance of copyright violation or not. Unlike trademarks, looking the other way and pretending not to notice a copyright violation does not put the owner in danger of losing his intellectual property.

An exemption is a concept known as "{{w|fair use}}" that exists in United States copyright law, but is legally unknown in many other countries. "Fair use" basically constitutes that using a reasonable excerpt of someone else's work (a small-scale version of an image, an excerpt from a text etc.) within the context of a new, original work does not constitute a copyright violation depending on the context of intended use. Non-profit informational purposes are a popular reason to invoke fair use. Criticism and parodies of the work itself are also generally covered by fair use; however, the new work in whose context the copyrighted work is used must contain a certain amount of originality. Simply showing a scene from a movie does not constitute fair use; showing a scene from a movie and pointing out the filmmaking techniques used in the creation of the scene, commenting on the effect the scene has on its target audience or making fun of flaws in the scripting, set decoration, performance and direction of the scene would be more likely to fall under the fair use exemption. Note that "fair use" is often invoked by internet fan sites to excuse massive amounts of copyright violations—the conditions for when "fair use" applies are actually a lot stricter than is commonly assumed.

[[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] have a long history of being very lenient when it comes to the fans of their brand. The owners of ''{{w|Asterix}}'' are known to be particularly rigid when it comes to defending their intellectual property (especially in Europe, where copyright law is even more rigid than in the US in many regards, and the concept of "fair use" is unknown). Compared to that, Hasbro and TakaraTomy's approach appears to be based on several questions: Is the copyright violator acting in bad faith? Does the copyright violator make a profit? Does the copyright violation reasonably cause ''actual'' (instead of just purely hypothetical) damage? Does the damage averted by legal measures outweigh the efforts and expenses for those legal measures? Do legal measures hurt the public image by appearing as an evil corporation that takes its own customers to court? Note that there is a large leeway for copyright holders to operate in. The record and movie industry often prefer to hold their target audience on a short leash, whereas and Hasbro and TakaraTomy have opted for the fan-friendly end of the spectrum. Fans occasionally excuse the content of fan sites by arguing that they are effectively "free advertising" for the''Transformers'' brand—however, while this mindset certainly influences Hasbro and TakaraTomy's actions in this regard, "free advertising" is by no means a valid legal defense.

Hasbro and TakaraTomy are doing so by their own choice and are free to change their approach whenever they want. For example, in the early 2000s, several fan sites were hosting scans of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''Generation 1'' Marvel comics]] and encodes of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Sunbow cartoon]]. Neither were officially being distributed back then, and for whatever reason, Hasbro did not take legal action against those materials being openly offered on the internet for several years. However, with the onset of a general 1980s nostalgia wave and an increasing interest in ''Transformers'' in general, [[Titan Books|Titan]] started releasing collected editions of the Marvel comics, and [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] released the cartoon on DVD. Around the same time, the owners of these websites had started to ask for donations to cover their bandwidth fees. Whatever the specific reason, Hasbro eventually sent out cease and desist orders, a comparably harmless legal measure. The sites in question complied and removed the content in question, prompting Hasbro to continue tolerating their existence and other, comparably minor copyright violations.

[[Knockoff]]s of Hasbro's toys also constitute copyright violations. This was confirmed in two court cases from 1985, namely Hasbro Bradley, Inc. v. Sparkle Toys, Inc.<ref name="sparkle">[http://www.law.cornell.edu/copyright/cases/780_F2d_189.htm HASBRO BRADLEY, INC. v. SPARKLE TOYS, INC.] at the Legal Information Institute</ref> and Wales Indus. Inc. v. Hasbro Bradley, Inc.<ref name="wales1"/> There are no records of Hasbro shutting down knockoff operations from 1990 onwards, as the problem is that the manufacturers of knockoffs are usually located in countries like China, and taking legal action against copyright violation in other countries tends to be a lot more expensive than against domestic operations. In addition, despite having finally signed the Berne Convention in 1992, there are still many instances of Chinese authorities not enforcing international copyrights as thoroughly as foreign copyright holders would like them to. Thus, it's easier for Hasbro to go after domestic distributors or simply urge retailers to stop selling knockoffs. They don't even need to threaten ''legal'' action—threatening to stop supplying the store in question with official Hasbro product can be more than sufficient. Despite this, knockoffs still continue to find their way into American stores.

===Derivative works===
[[Image:MTMTE18 cvrB.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|right|If the figures are derivative works, what does this make the official cover artwork?]]
A more complicated concept are "{{w|derivative work}}s". Those are new works which are based in part on other works, to which the creator of those new works does not hold the copyright. A derivative work is not an outright copyright infringement, since it constitutes a new work that contains original expressions of ideas. However, it is not an entirely independent work either, since it contains elements of other works. If those other works are in the public domain, the creator of the new work does not have to fear litigation, and his new work is protected by copyright. Simply put, {{w|Marcel Duchamp}}'s painting {{w|L.H.O.O.Q.}} is based on the {{w|Mona Lisa}}, but since the Mona Lisa is already in the public domain, Duchamp did not encounter any legal problems. Another painting ''also'' based on the Mona Lisa could easily coexist with L.H.O.O.Q.; but another painting that is a direct copy of L.H.O.O.Q. would constitute a copyright infringement under French law (but not under US law, since Duchamp's painting has fallen into the public domain there as well).

If the earlier work is still protected by copyright, it's possible for the copyright holder(s) to take legal action against the creator of the derivative work. Aside from the possibility of financial compensation, they may also prohibit any further distribution of the derivative work. The copyright holder of the earlier work does ''not'', however, gain the sole copyright to the derivative work. Simply put, the creator of the derivative work cannot distribute his work without permission from the copyright holder of the earlier work; but the copyright holder of the earlier work cannot distribute the derivative work without permission from its creator either.

There are no cut-and-dry rules for what exactly constitutes a derivative work. Generally, any [[Fan fiction|fanfic]] based in the ''Transformers'' universe that uses existing characters, settings and plot elements is a derivative work. A fanfic about shape-shifting alien robots that does not use any established names and contains only vague references to established ''Transformers'' lore would be much harder to judge. The same accounts for fanart: A drawing that depicts [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] based on his [[character model|animation model]] constitutes a derivative work, but a drawing that depicts a red and blue robot with truck [[kibble]] and a head reminiscent of Optimus Prime, but is not based on a preexisting design, is less certain. However, selling fanart for a profit can also result in additional problems if the artwork in question contains any names or [[insignia|logos]] that are [[trademark]]ed by Hasbro. Likewise, toy robots that are based on existing ''Transformers'' toys and only change some details such as adding a new head, altering some parts etc. would constitute derivative works, or even plain out copyright infringement depending on how minor the alterations are. Scratch-built toys based on existing characters, but not based on existing toys and either based on designs from comics or cartoons with no toy counterpart, or even entirely made up, would qualify as derivative works, because adapting a 2D design into a functional 3D toy constitutes a creative process that qualifies as an original expression of ideas. In ''Transformers''-related terms, that means most, if not all "<s>[[third party]]</s> [[IP theft|third party]] toys" are either derivative works or flat out copyright violations depending on their similarities to existing toys (excluding Japanese garage kit toys whose creators acquired a one-day license from [[TakaraTomy]] for selling their products at a convention). Likewise, knockoffs are usually copyright violations (as mentioned above), while some of the more "creative" ones might qualify as derivative works.

Even [[customizing|customized]] toys that are sold for a profit can be considered derivative works. In 2011, two Japanese hobbyists were ''arrested'' for auctioning a customized ''Kamen Rider'' figure, which [[Bandai]] holds the copyright to.<ref name="kamen">[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-01-19/2-arrested-for-selling-modified-kamen-rider-figure "2 Arrested for Selling Modified Kamen Rider Figure"]</ref> However, Hasbro and TakaraTomy are more lenient in this regard. Even though there are rumors that Hasbro will start to go after unlicensed third-party products every few months, nothing ever comes out of it. Third-party products are openly displayed by various sellers at [[BotCon]] in plain sight of Hasbro, and even though some [[fandom|fans]] ''insist'' on asking Hasbro about third-party products at every BotCon panel, Hasbro have tried to dodge the issue, referring to their copyrights and generally just trying to ignore those third-party products' existence. However, during the preparations for [[BotCon 2015]], organizer [[Fun Publications]] have informed dealers about a general ban on those unlicensed derivative figures, while explicitly insisting fans not to refer to them as "third party products". Likewise, Hasbro and Takara normally do not take legal action against fan fiction and fanart.

==Copyright conflicts in the Transformers brand==
[[Image:SecretWarsII-Circuitbreaker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Small cameo, major impact on copyright.]]
Even though most creative works in relation to the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] are created under a work-for-hire contract (or an equivalent arrangement in countries where the concept of "work-for-hire" does not exist) for either [[Hasbro]] or [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]], there are a few instances where the copyright to a work, or at least parts of it, is ''not'' the sole property of either company.
*The original work-for-hire contract between Hasbro and [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] apparently stated that any character whose first appearance was in a ''Transformers''-branded comic automatically became the property of Hasbro, regardless of whether the character was based on an existing toy or not. For that reason, [[Bob Budiansky]] had [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] appear in Marvel's non-''Transformers'' comic ''{{w|Secret Wars II}}'' #3 (cover date September 1985) before her "real" debut in ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|issue 9]] (cover date October 1985) so Marvel could keep ownership of the character.<ref name="budiansky">[http://bwtf.com/interviews/bb204/ BWTF interview with Bob Budiansky], 2004.</ref> Curiously enough, Circuit Breaker's human identity, Josie Beller, already debuted in ''The Transformers'' [[The New Order|issue 5]] (cover date June 1985), but this probably makes more sense to lawyers.
*Likewise, the story goes that [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] first appeared in a single-page strip named "High Noon Tex" (written "on a napkin"<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Draw Death's Head Day cometh & he's 35 years young so here's another fabuloso DH fact: High Noon Tex was fast-tracked to make DH a Marvel character, written on a napkin by me and drawn overnight by 16-year old @THEBRYANHITCH at a UKAC*. https://t.co/8QWJKu3rCy *UK Comic Art con https://t.co/QwqytCfnAt|link=https://twitter.com/SimonFurman3/status/1504018976619253764|name=Simon Furman|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=3|day=16|(defunct=)}}</ref> by [[Simon Furman]], with artwork by [[Bryan Hitch]]) that was published in various Marvel UK titles before the character appeared in [[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!|issue 113]] of the Marvel UK ''Transformers'' comic—thus granting Marvel ownership of the character and allowing them to give him his own comic entirely independent from the Transformers. However, Hitch's signature is dated to 1988, apparently after his earliest work on ''Transformers''<ref>{{citesocial|quote=@SimonFurman3 I'm pretty sure I was 17, maybe about to be 18. I was 16 when you and Starkers first gave me the Action Force work and turned 17 whilst doing that first story. So I was 17 when I did the first Transformers work and DH came a little after that. I was much older...|link=https://twitter.com/THEBRYANHITCH/status/1504030171929665536|name=Bryan Hitch|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=3|day=16|(defunct=)}}</ref> and certainly after Death's Head's debut, and no evidence of a Marvel publication containing the strip prior to 1988 has ever surfaced—meaning that more likely, someone told a little fib to keep the character under contract. Can hardly blame them, yes?
*More problematic are [[G.B. Blackrock]] and the [[Neo-Knights]]: From [[The Void! (US)|issue 74]] through [[End of the Road! (US)|80]] of the Marvel US ''Transformers'' comic, Marvel claimed the names "Circuit Breaker", "G.B. Blackrock", "[[Thunderpunch]]", "[[Rapture]]", "[[Dynamo]]" and "the Neo-Knights" as [[trademark]]s. One of the problems here is that they never used most of these names in ''commerce'' (in advertising, on covers etc.), so they didn't really ''have'' a trademark claim on them. Marvel did, however, believe that they owned the ''copyright'' to those characters, as Simon Furman intended to rework the Neo-Knights and give them their own title, "Techno-X", after the ''Transformers'' comic had been cancelled. The project never actually came to pass, however.<ref name="techno-x">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/wildfur-update---what-could-have-been-techno-x-3917/ WILDFUR Update - What Could Have Been... Techno X] at TFW2005.</ref> G.B. Blackrock is particularly questionable, as he had first appeared in issue 5 of the Marvel ''Transformers'' comic, and had ''not'' been given the "appearing in a different Marvel title first" treatment, thus making Marvel's claim to the character highly questionable. Despite this, these characters which Marvel claimed ownership of made reprints of any comics they appeared in problematic. [[Titan Books|Titan's]] paperback collections were apparently not affected, either due to different copyright laws in the United Kingdom or because they had reached an agreement with Marvel; however, United States-based publisher [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] reprints in titles such as ''[[The Transformers: Generations (comic)|Generations]]'', ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK|Best of UK]]'' and ''[[Classic Transformers]]'' had to skip any issues that featured the "Marvel" characters, until Hasbro and/or IDW reached an agreement with Marvel (possibly in the wake of Hasbro acquiring the license for Marvel toys in 2006) which allowed them to reprint those issues as well starting with [[Classic Transformers Volume 5|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]].
[[Image:FX95Nightracer.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hands off, Hasbro!]]
*[[Raksha]], the creator of the [[BotCon 1995]] [[exclusive]] [[Nightracer (G2)#Toys|Nightracer]] toy's [[character]], maintains that since the character's name, personality, and [[bio]] never went through the official Hasbro approval process, Hasbro has no legal claim on the character. The claim is shaky at best, due to the nature of derivative works, but Hasbro has yet to pursue the issue, and is unlikely to do so in the future. As such, Nightracer holds a rather unique position; the toy is official, but the character is not. Kinda. (Raksha, the creator of the character, subsequently wrote the bio for [[Nightracer (G2)#Timelines|''another'' Nightracer toy]] that was released as part of [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]], presumably this time with Hasbro's approval.)
*When Hasbro took over [[Tonka]] in 1991, they acquired the trademarks to the name "''[[GoBots]]''" and related characters, but not the copyrights, which eventually fell back to Japanese licensor [[Bandai]]. The situation became even more complicated in Japan, where Takara intended to release [[redeco]]s of the ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' [[Mini Vehicle|Minibot Team]] [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] through [[e-HOBBY]] in 2004 intended as Tonka GoBot [[homage]]s. Even though the individual toys were identified by name in early promotional material, the released set was officially called "Dimension Exploration Researchers" (with the bio card calling them "[[G1 GoBots]]"), but the individual toys were not referred to by name in the included paperwork to avoid conflict with Bandai. This was more of an extreme precaution on Takara's behalf rather than in response to actual threat of legal action on Bandai's behalf, however.<ref name="gobots">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/c7c11b957a729450 Explanation of the individual name removal by Hirofumi Ichikawa]</ref>
*For unknown reasons, the [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] cartoons based on Hasbro properties, such as ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', and others, did not originally become Hasbro's sole property. Instead, Sunbow's assets were bought out by [[Sony|Sony Wonder]] in 1998 and subsequently sold to German-based [[TV-Loonland]] in 2000. As a consequence, Loonland held the worldwide distribution rights to the ''Transformers'' cartoon for several years until the company encountered financial problems and subsequently sold the entire Hasbro-related Sunbow back catalog to Hasbro for a mere US$7 million total, thus finally giving Hasbro the sole worldwide distribution rights to those shows.<ref name="loonland">[http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Hasbro-Reacquires-Rights/9624 TV Shows on DVD article, "Transformers - Hasbro Pays US$7 Million to Reacquire Distro Rights to Transformers, G.I. Joe & Others!"]</ref>
*[[Saban Entertainment|Saban]] was responsible for the English ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' dub of the Japanese ''Car Robots'' cartoon. Subsequently, Saban was purchased by [[Disney]]. Due to their ownership claim of the English dub, ''Robots in Disguise'' has still not been released on DVD in the United States. (It ''has'', however, been released in the ''United Kingdom'' several times by this point.)
*The [[Unreleased Dreamwave issues|unfinished]] [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|plotlines]] are currently still unlikely to ever be resolved by another publisher (such as IDW). Even though writers [[Adam Patyk]] and [[James McDonough]] worked under a work-for-hire contract, they maintain that they are still owed payment for their work and thus Dreamwave has failed to fulfill its side of the contract, and therefore they currently still claim ownership of those stories until they receive compensation.<ref name="patykmcdonough">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=801894&postcount=57 McDonough and Patyk commenting on the lack of closure to their Dreamwave plotlines at TFW2005]</ref>
*The [[live-action film series]] is not Hasbro's sole property. The licensing agreement with [[DreamWorks]] and [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] makes anything related to the movie-verse (including any toys based on characters that appear on-screen) at least partially their property as well.

==Copyright markings==
All official ''Transformers'' toys feature engraved '''copyright markings''', also known as '''copystamps''', somewhere on the toy. Aside from legal protection against [[knockoff]]s, this also complies with legal requirements for identifying the manufacturer of a toy for the sake of potential litigation in case someone might get injured while playing with a toy.

For toys that consist of multiple components, the copyright markings are typically located on the largest component. This makes sense for toys with smaller accessories such as weapons, missiles or [[combiner]] [[kibble]] (in the original meaning of the term), as it would seem a little excessive to have copystamps on every single piece of accessory. However, in some cases this gets a little more problematic: For example, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]]'s copyright markings are located on the underside of the ''trailer''. If one were to check the cab/main robot for its copyright markings, this would pose a problem. In some instances, the copystamps are also located in considerably well-hidden spots: ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 2|Bumblebee]] has his on the underside of his roof, almost impossible to see from most angles.

Copyright markings have changed a lot over the years. 1984 ''Generation 1'' toys that originated from the ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' lines initially only had Takara copyright markings. Additional Hasbro copyrights were added for 1985 releases (including toys already released the previous year which were still shipping). Due to different rules for Japanese copyright law back in the day, the ''Micro Change''-derived toys tended to have ''two'' years listed, the first of them (1974 for ''Micro Change'', 1980 for ''Diaclone'') referring to the year the toy line/franchise was originally launched, the other one referring to the year the toy in question was actually designed. Therefore, a ''Generation 1'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Megatron]] toy with a "1974, 1983" copyright [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|does ''not'' mean]] that the Megatron design dates back to 1974; rather, it means that the toy was first released in Japan in 1983, as part of a ''toy line'' that was ''originally launched'' in 1974. Also starting in 1985, all toys that had never been officially released in Japan before being released by Hasbro under the ''Transformers'' brand only featured the year of the toy's release in their copystamp, presumably because ''Transformers'' was originally an American brand and thus not bound by Japanese copyright law.

The markings were further changed in 1985, now identifying Takara as "Takara Co. Ltd" instead of simply "Takara". By 1987, "Hasbro" was changed to "Hasbro, Inc.". Some ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' re-releases of ''Generation 1'' toys had their copystamps further modified and no longer mentioned Takara at all. None of the toys in question were available in Japan, although toys only released by Hasbro usually still sport dual company copystamps. For the 2000-onwards [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]], Takara used whatever [[mold]]s were available, which means that some toys last released under ''Generation 2'' still sported Hasbro-only copyright markings for their Japanese market reissues. Meanwhile, toys designed by Takara and initially only released in Japan such as [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] or the [[Micromaster#Micromaster Sixteams|Micromaster Sixteams]] only sport Takara markings, although for their much later Hasbro release under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner, the latter were given additional ''[[tampograph]]ed'' Hasbro copyright markings. By the time of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', the copystamps once again only identified the Japanese company as "Takara".<ref name="mark">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/stampings.html "Mark of the TAKARA"], crazysteve's Transformer Stampings page</ref>

[[Licensed vehicle alternate modes]] sport additional markings that identify them as such. Those can vary in length: For example, ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Hound]] is marked "Jeep® Wrangler® DCC 2003", his [[retool]] [[Swindle (G1)#Alternators|Swindle]] sports an even longer "Jeep® Wrangler® ©DaimlerChrysler 2004"; conversely, toys from the [[live-action film series]] with [[alternate mode]]s licensed by [[General Motors]] simply sport "TMGM" markings.

Occasionally, Hasbro and Takara would cast new toolings based on the same sculpt to fight the effects of mold degradation. A prime example is the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxe [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] sculpt, of which at least three known versions exist (not even counting new parts such as for the [[Ramjet (G1)#Classics|Ramjet]] "retool"), which can be told apart by very minor differences in the sculpted details. Usually, the new tooling would get a new year for the Hasbro copyright, while the Takara copyright year remains the same. Thus, ''Classics'' Starscream has "© 2006 Hasbro, Inc. © Takara 2006" copystamps, whereas his ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|redeco]], which uses one of the newer toolings, has "© 2008 Hasbro, Inc. © Takara 2006". However, since Hasbro later used the original tooling again, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Generations|Dirge]] sports "© 2006 Hasbro, Inc." markings again.

Following Takara's merger with Tomy into [[TakaraTomy]], the copyright markings stated the company's name simply as "Tomy" starting in 2007. Hasbro's name was changed from "Hasbro, Inc." to "Hasbro SA" (a Swiss subsidiary) in 2011, dropping the year entirely for both companies and the copyright © symbol for Hasbro, which also applies to further uses of existing toolings, which are modified accordingly. Since at least 2019, the Hasbro portion of the copystamp has again included the year, in the format "© 2019 Hasbro SA © Tomy".

==Notes==
* The correct spelling is ''copy'''right''''', as in "the right to copy", not "copywrite". Likewise, the past tense is "copyrighted", not "copywritten". There is such a thing as a [[Forest Lee|copywriter]], but that is not directly related to this article's subject.
* Copyright and [[trademark]] are two different things! Seriously! Copyright covers the ''content'' of a work, whereas trademark covers the name a work is ''marketed'' under, among other things. '''You cannot "copyright" a name!'''
* Also different from copyright are ''design patents''. [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] has been patenting ''Transformers'' toys ever since the days of ''Generation 1''. Patents still need to be registered in order for them to be granted legal protection. Patents have a maximum protection of 20 years, but they only affect the ''functionality'' of a toy, while its ''look'' is separately protected by copyright. In other words, you can design your own toy which ''transforms'' exactly like ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime now, but it must not resemble the fictional character Optimus Prime in terms of aesthetics. This is probably why there have been dozens of off-brand toys based around the [[Jumpstarter]]s' concept over the years without actually resembling [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] or [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]].

==See also==
*[[Transformers Wiki:Copyrights]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{w|Copyright|Copyright at Wikipedia}}
* {{w|United States copyright law|United States copyright law at Wikipedia}}
* [http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ Brief overview on copyrights, patents, and trademarks relevant to the ''Transformers'' brand] at 20th Century Toy Collector

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Soundblaster (G1)

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{{disambig3.5|the clone of Soundwave|the rebuilt Soundwave|Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster}}
:''Soundblaster is a [[Decepticon]] or [[Mercenary]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Siege5SoundblasterGreeting.jpg|350px|thumb|Soundblaster took some of Impactor's parts, along with some new parts and created New Impactors, that serve as his goons.]]

'''Soundblaster''' might be a [[cloning|clone]] of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], but he couldn't differ more from his progenitor—while Soundwave is a stoic, withdrawn sort who's fanatically loyal to his leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Soundblaster is ruthless and mercurial, and uses his extensive connections with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s criminal underworld to seek out potential avenues of profit, grease the wheels of interplanetary crime, and generally find ways to turn any given situation to his favor.

Soundblaster takes no pride in his origins, nor in the fact that many Autobots and Decepticons regard him as little more than a failed experiment. Although his influence has landed him a small army of [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] and other criminals, the only 'bot Soundblaster might truly respect is his creator [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who may be the sole Decepticon capable of checking his boundless ambitions.

{{bigquote|The language of wealth is the '''only''' one I comprehend.|Soundblaster|"[[Storm Horizon Part 3]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:NightoftheCombaticons-MagnificusSoundblasterRicochet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Soundblaster was one of several clones created by Shockwave in the same program that produced [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. While in a tube, he was discovered by the [[Battlecharger]]s, who released Sunstorm. The laboratory the clones were stored in was soon destroyed by Sunstorm. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Later, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] reviewed a recorded image of Soundblaster during his investigation of Shockwave's cloning experiments. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:Soundblaster_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|75px|thumb]]
Soundblaster was present with the other Soundwave clones in an attempt to hypnotize the [[Autobot]] Kreons into slaves. {{storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
During the war for Cybertron, Soundblaster was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Weapons Sergeant]]. {{storylink|#Generations|''Siege'' toy packaging}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Rafael Goldstein]] (English), [[Yōhei Tadano]] (Japanese)|[[Jesús Maniega]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Osvaldo Trejo Rodríguez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Marcelo Mattos]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:Siege-Ep5-Soundblaster-says-Sorry.jpg|thumb|left|"I've been blastin' and laughin' so long, that even my [[Shockwave (G1)|mama]] thinks that my mind is gone!"]]
A clone of Soundwave, Soundblaster was created by Shockwave but was labeled as a failed experiment, a detail over which he continued to feel unease. Becoming a [[Mercenary]], he frequently received [[energon]] from [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], who considered Soundblaster to be worse than a Decepticon and a bit unbalanced.

During one of these transactions, Soundblaster became suspicious of the bot's [[Arcee (G1)|new]] [[Cog (G1)|company]] while one of his [[Reflector (G1)|clients]] was being dealt with by [[Dome Guard|local security]]. When [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] caught the Autobots trying to steal raw energon, Soundblaster and his Dome Guards surrounded the thieves, believing the Decepticons would pay a better price than the Energon that Arcee had. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}}

The Mercenaries' dome then fell victim to a Decepticon virus designed to destroy the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] that was contained within Bumblebee, the sudden systems crash providing enough of a distraction for the Autobots to escape with their ill-gotten goods. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:StormHorizonPart2-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|300px]]

Shockwave cloned Soundblaster at some point before or during the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], in collaboration with [[Exarchon]]. Literally owing his life to the two, Soundblaster was one of their most loyal servants. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} {{storylink|War's End Part One}} [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] briefly remembered Soundblaster as a citizen of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], a haven for dissatisfied war veterans. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

While Megatron eventually smuggled Shockwave back to Cybertron to help manage [[The Rise]], Shockwave sent Soundblaster out into space to gather the necessary raw materials resources for future cloning experiments. Under unclear circumstances, Soundblaster either founded or took command of a band of splice-thieves, piratical Transformers who kidnapped other Cybertronians and sold them for parts on the galactic black market. From their base of operations on the remote planet [[Kworia]], he was able to divert their output to fuel Shockwave's ongoing experiments on Cybertron. However, Soundblaster had ambitions of his own; when [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] passed by the system in search of ancient Cybertronian relics, Soundblaster took an interest in Trion's quest and left with him, leaving [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] to manage the operation in his stead.

What began as a simple barter for [[energon]] soon became an ever-evolving contract that Alpha Trion was unable to escape; aboard a stolen Kworian vessel, Soundblaster began invading and plundering other populated planets for any artifacts left over from the [[Expansion|Age of Expansion]] and earned the ire of several alien species. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}} Their search eventually took them to the [[Black Sphere]], where they encountered an armada of vengeful [[Kworian]]s; as a last-ditch call for help, Soundblaster projected a [[hologram]] of himself and Trion to the planet [[Obsidar]], where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was searching for his old friend. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

[[File:StormHorizonPart3-youcannotescape.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Even as his vessel was torn apart by the aliens and the [[black hole]], Soundblaster tried to keep his hold on Trion, fighting off Ultra Magnus when the craft entered the event horizon but was soundly defeated. Somehow managing to extradite himself from the situation, Soundblaster returned to Cybertron sixty-six cycles ahead of his foes where Shockwave decided that he'd performed adequately but warned his subordinate to never fail again. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} After repairing himself, Soundblaster returned to Shockwave's side to assist with his cloning experiments. He stayed silent during a subsequent argument with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], and later noted that Shockwave had neglected to tell them that he didn't need the original trio anymore to continue his projects. Shockwave simply answered that the Insecticons were a dangerous and unstable element, one that would have to be closely monitored. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Later, Soundblaster escorted [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] to meet with Shockwave. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} He conferred with Shockwave when the Rise leader decided how to straddle his obligations to Megatron and his own plotting. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

On Starscream's suggestion, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] monitored the site of Optimus Prime's [[immersant]] mentor, [[Codexa]], calling in when the Prime made a pilgrimage. Soundblaster accompanied [[Team Stream]] to capture the Prime. When Ultra Magnus bought enough time for the [[Senate Guard|Prime Guard]] to evacuate Optimus, Soundblaster distracted his foe long enough for [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] to disable the [[Great General]]. Content with Magnus as a prize, the Decepticons returned to Iacon, Soundblaster and Rumble sealing the passage to Codexa's chamber. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part One}}

[[File:WarsEndPartTwo-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|300px]]

Upon Exarchon's return, Soundblaster was summoned to Shockwave's base, calling the Combaticons to join them before Skywarp teleported away. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} Summoned to Exarchon's hideout in the [[Sonic Canyons]], Soundblaster deployed [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] to deal with the Autobot intruders while he was invited into the base's armory, being shown the drill tank via which Exarchon intended to reach the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} While Exarchon confronted the Autobots and Decepticons on the surface, Soundblaster ensured that the drill tank still functioned before the two were called to the surface to see [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. As Exarchon waxed about the [[combiner]]'s power, Soundblaster warned that Devastator was loyal only to Shockwave and only tenuously. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}}

After Exarchon failed to usurp the combiner, Soundblaster reminded him of their exposed position. Conceding the point, Exarchon brought Soundblaster back into the fortress to witness the Threefold Spark send a third of himself down to the AllSpark, before he returned to the surface to fight his returned enemies. Though disturbed by the thought of Exarchon becoming Cybertron itself, Soundblaster nonetheless rushed to his master's defence when Rumble and Frenzy brought news of Autobots following the drill tank. Catching up to the Autobots just as they caught up to Exarchon, Soundblaster engaged [[Pointblank]] in battle but was unable to save his master. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}

After Exarchon perished, Soundblaster and Shockwave rejoined Megatron's Decepticons in time for their final march on [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. During the battle, Soundblaster was one of the many Decepticons who turned their firepower on [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] and ultimately overwhelmed the [[combiner]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Chef Pig#As Soundblaster}}
Soundblaster appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by Chef Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

==Toys==
:''For more Soundblaster toys, see: [[Soundwave (G1)/toys]]''
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
[[File:G1Soundblaster toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Been spending most our lives living in a repaint's paradise]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Decepticon, [[1987]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-101'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, tape case, rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"
{{note|The original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster toy]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the clone Soundblaster in the Dreamwave Generation 1 continuity.}}

:As part of the Japanese ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' series, [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Toys|Soundwave]] was [[redeco]]ed in a new black and red color scheme, and his chest door was [[retool]]ed so that he could now hold two cassettes at once. Soundblaster came packaged with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Buzzsaw]], who now sported a new [[sticker]] which would reveal the weak spot of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] when placed behind Soundblaster's translucent red chest door, in the same manner that [[Tech Spec]]s decoders worked. The figure's stickers, however, retain Soundwave's blue coloration instead of being changed to work with Soundblaster's black.
::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Destron/Soundblaster/soundblaster.htm More information on Soundblaster at TFU.info]''
{{G1SoundwaveMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:Siege35th-WFC-S63-Voyager-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Hey, I'm actually appearing in fiction this time! Take that, Night Ops Bumblebee!" (''Hasbro version pictured, TakaraTomy version inset'')]]
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*'''Soundblaster''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S63''' (''Siege'') / '''TT-GS12''' (''Selects'')
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' "M2 HI-KEP Concussion Blaster," "M2 LR-HD Sonic Cannon," "M2 EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster" (combine to form "M2 USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster")

:A "Special Edition" figure for the 35th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class Soundblaster is a redeco and retool of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] from the same line, featuring a primarily [[Black redeco|black color scheme]] evoking [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Headmasters cartoon|his rebuilt form]] in ''The Headmasters''. Soundblaster transforms from a ''heavily'' G1-inspired robot to an unfocused "Patrol Hovercraft" in 25 steps. Though undocumented, he can assume the additional modes from Soundwave, a “Cybertronian Sensor Lamp”<ref>[[John Warden]]'s design notes for ''Siege'' Soundwave from [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/ Seibertron]: "Fans of the 1984 pilot episode will be pleased to know that SOUNDWAVE can be converted into a third 'Easter egg' mode… a 'CYBERTRONIAN Sensor Lamp'!"</ref> or boombox mode<ref>"[[The Bot Dance Off]]"</ref>. Soundblaster also includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], two of which are based on his classic sonic blaster and shoulder cannon, and all three can combine to form the "M2 USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster".

:As a nod to [[#Toys|the original ''Headmasters'' toy]] and [[:File:TV-Magazine-Soundblaster-Twincast.jpg|cartoon model]], Soundblaster's chest door was retooled so that he could now hold two "Drone Armors" (from the [[Micromaster]] Soundwave Spy Patrol sets) at once, though the increased storage space results in a very conspicuous chest protrusion. Soundblaster's retooled door avoids the problems people reported with fitting [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] into Soundwave. His left index finger is sculpted in a "trigger finger" position, allowing him to press the button that opens his chest door. Additionally, he features slots on his arms for Laserbeak to (loosely) perch on, though it's easier to just plug the 5 mm peg on Laserbeak's underside into the 5 mm port on Soundblaster's forearm, though that requires Laserbeak's legs to be flipped up.

:Soundblaster's "M2 EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster" [[:File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Voyager-Megatron-with-Soundwave's-Gun.jpg|can be slotted onto the back]] of the ''Siege'' Voyager [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]] mold, mimicking his G1 gun barrel placement. Whether this was intentional or not is unclear. There are also tabs on the sides of his chest, just in front of his arms, that appear to line up with the notches on the inside of his thruster blocks that seem to have been intended to allow them to fold flush against the sides of his vehicle mode, rather than being held above it by their struts. However, this is not possible as a result of the struts clashing against other parts even if they are modified to allow a wider range of movement.

:Unfortunately, all of Soundblaster's unpaintable light gray joints are prone to yellowing.

:Soundblaster and the rest of the "35th Anniversary" subline were exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States. They were also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Taiwan and Singapore.

:Exclusive to [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan, the TakaraTomy release of the toy, which came nearly two years later (and was pushed back from [[March 27]], 2021), features a more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] tape window, with a cleaner chest and [[Mercenary]] badge. Other minor changes include slightly cleaner shins and a darker shade for the battle damage applications. Soundblaster is the first toy with a major difference between the Hasbro and TakaraTomy releases since the brand unification, and as such, was imported under ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' branding by [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The ''Selects'' toy's product description explicitly refers to this Soundblaster as the Soundwave clone from the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Soundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[The Great Cassette Operation|New Soundwave]]": Model not to scale.]]
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*'''Soundblaster''' (Core Class, 2022)
**''Accessories:'' Sonic Cannon, Concussion Blaster, [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Legacy|Buzzsaw]]
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Core Class toys, Soundblaster is an anime-accurate redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Core Class toy for [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Soundwave]], coming with redecoed versions of his weapons. He also includes a tiny, non-transforming version of Buzzsaw that fits into his chest.

:This toy represents the clone Soundblaster in Hasbro material<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Soundblaster leads a small band of criminal mercenaries in the Cybertronian underworld.|name=Hasbro ''Transformers'' website|title=Soundblaster|link=https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/zaqwsxcd}}</ref> and the rebuilt Soundwave in TakaraTomy material.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=レガシーワールドに出現したサウンドブラスターは音撃攻撃を得意とするディセプティコンのサウンドウェーブの転生した姿と言われているが、その正体に関しては多くの謎に包まれています。|link=https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_tl/tl-29|name=トランスフォーマーオフィシャルサイト|title=TL-29 サウンドブラスター}}</ref>
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==Merchandise==
:''For more Soundblaster merchandise, see: [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise]]''
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4SergeantSoundblaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Soundblaster, Weapons-Arms Dealer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Sergeant Soundblaster, Weapons-Arms Dealer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Soundblaster toy, with line-art for both modes by [[Andrew Griffith]], Bot Mode colors by [[Marcus Reyno]], and Alt Mode colors by [[Oliver Morit]].
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==Notes==
*Like other cameo Kreons, ''Kre-O'' Soundblaster is made from existing ''Kre-O''. He uses the [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] helmet colored black. He is specifically an homage to the "Blaster Black Version" of ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|Soundwave]] (since his chest is purple/lavender instead of red).
*''G.I.Joe: Classified'' [[Chuckles]] came with a little black microcassette recorder accessory that's sculpted to look like Soundwave/Soundblaster. It pegs onto the back of his belt.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Soundblaster''' (サウンドブラスター ''Saundoburasutā'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Mercenaries]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege characters]]

Size class

2024-11-21T05:00:40Z

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{{cleanup|January 2019|Massively outdated, missing toylines with their own unique price points; needs a complete revamp}}

[[File:Animated-toy MultipleSizeOptimusPrimes.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|''Animated'' Optimus Prime]] toys of different size classes. From left to right: [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]], [[Activators]], Deluxe Class, Voyager Class, and Supreme Class.]]
'''Size class''' is how [[Hasbro]] categorizes the size and production resources allotted to a [[toy]]. Toys of the same size class tend to have the same number of [[plastic]] parts, [[Paint operation|paint applications]], and [[gimmick]]s. The logic behind size classes is simple: retailers can order a [[case]] of toys, knowing exactly how much they will sell for and exactly how much shelf space they will occupy. Each size class corresponds to its own suggested '''price point''', or {{w|List price|MSRP}}. The actual price found in stores may vary - [[Walmart]] and [[Target]] might differ by a few cents, and online retailers may increase the price to cover shipping costs.

The names of the size classes, their actual size, and their pricepoints have changed over time, due to [[To sell toys|marketability trends]], inflation, the price of [[oil]], and other outside factors.

==''The Transformers''==
Since it was a patchwork of products gathered together from [[Pre-Transformer|multiple unrelated toylines]], the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline did not feature the modern size classes we know today. As information on how much the original toys sold for back in the '80s is limited, the only real "size classes" back then were based on whether a toy came carded (including smaller toys such as [[Mini Vehicle]]s, [[Mini-Cassette]]s or [[combiner]] limbs) or boxed (consisting of medium to large Transformers and giftsets of smaller toys).

==Beast Wars==
[[File:BWToy Ultra OptimusPrimal BoxedSample.jpg|thumb|200px]]
''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' had five size classes.

* '''Basic,''' the cheapest at US$5.
* '''Deluxe,''' at US$10. This was one of the strongest performing price points, and nearly all future retail lines would feature product in the Deluxe price range.
* '''Mega,''' at US$15. Toys of this size were often [[shelfwarmer]]s.
* '''Ultra,''' at US$20. Only eight toys were sold at this price point.
* '''Super,''' at US$30. This size class contained only one toy, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]].

Basic and Deluxe were sold on cards for many years after ''Beast Wars''' conclusion. Toys in larger size classes are still sold in boxes.

These size classes were also used in the concurrent ''[[Animorphs]]'' line.

==Beast Machines==
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''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' continued ''Beast Wars''' size classes, but increased the price of Basic to US$7.

'''Supreme''' was introduced as a US$40 size class. [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]] was the only Supreme in this line; a Supreme [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] toy was planned to be in this line, but was moved to ''Robots in Disguise''. Both of these supreme class designs featured electronic lights and sounds. Supreme Optimus Primal even featured speech by voice actor [[Garry Chalk]].

Two additional size classes, [[Deployer (BM)|Deployers]] (US$5) and [[Beast Rider]]s (US$10) would turn out to be short-lived. The size of Ultra toys was increased while maintaining the price.
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==Robots in Disguise==
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''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' used the ''Beast Machines'' size classes, though the Basic price point was once again lowered to US$5. However, most of the toys at this price point were either [[Spychanger]] two-packs or [[redeco]]ed Generation 1 combiner limbs, making them somewhat smaller and less intricate than previous lines' Basics (a notable exception is [[Obsidian (RID)|the recolor]] of [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], which was sold for less than the original version).

''Robots in Disguise'' also had three Mega-priced multipacks of smaller figures (the three smaller Predacons, a trio of recolored ''Beast Machines'' Basics as Autobots, and the recolored [[Laser Cycle]]s).

Several of the line's toys ran afoul of the differences between US and Japanese packaging policies. The [[Team Bullet Train]] toys were individually packaged as Megas, despite being smaller than the usual members of that size class. The near-Basic-sized [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]] was sold as a Deluxe.
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==Armada==
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The ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline renamed or repurposed all the existing price points:

* '''Mini-Con,''' at US$6.50 replaced the Basic price point, with 3-packs of [[Mini-Con]]s.
* '''Super-Con,''' at US$10 replaced the Deluxe.
* '''Max-Con,''' at US$20 replaced the Ultra. All Max-Cons had electronic sound effects.
* '''Giga-Con,''' at US$25. All Giga-Cons (except for [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]) featured electronic lights and sounds.
* '''Super-Base,''' at US$40 replaced Super, but used the Supreme price point. The only figure of this class was [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]], who featured an infrared-activated automatic transformation gimmick, as well as lights and sounds.
* "[[Unicron/toys#Armada|Unicron]]" was in his own class using the Supreme size, at US$50. He had lights, but no sounds.

The old US$15 price, previously used by the Mega size class, was effectively discontinued, taken up by [[roleplay toy|roleplay toys]] like the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]].
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==Universe (2003)==
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The original ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line reused the ''Beast Wars'' '''Deluxe''' and '''Ultra''' (the latter at US$20) size classes.

After the ''Universe'' line as such had effectively ended, repackaged ''Energon'' (and even later, ''Cybertron'') toys were sold on ''Universe'' cards as discount chain [[exclusive]]s, divided into the price points '''Basic''' (US$5) and '''Deluxe''' (US$8).
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==Alternators==
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The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line was unique in that it only consisted of a single price point (US$20). This was owed to the uniform [[scale]] of the line at 1:24, as well as the fact that all the toys from the line were based on licensed vehicles.

Some retailers actually listed the toys under the "Mega" price point, but this designation was never officially used by Hasbro. In fact, there was an official "Mega Alternators" assortment of sorts, which consisted of shrinkwrapped two-packs consisting of two individual toys (mostly limited to [[shelfwarmer]]s such as [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Side Swipe]], or [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]), available for the price of a single Alternators toy exclusively at Toys'R'Us.

Hasbro later replaced the original mass retail Alternators assortment with a second one, which remained at the original one's price point. In the case of Alternators [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], Hasbro reportedly accepted a smaller profit margin (since the toy was more expensive to produce than other Alternators toys) so they could still sell it at the US$20 price point.
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==Energon==
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''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' took a somewhat random approach to size-class naming. The second [[Transformers: Energon (mini-comic)|pack-in catalog]] introduced the size class range as:

* '''Energon,''' at US$7
* '''Combat,''' at US$10
* '''Mega Combat,''' at US$20. All Mega Combat (and the subsequently renamed Mega Class) figures featured sound effects.
* '''Commanders,''' at US$25. Commanders had lights and sounds depending on the figure.
* '''Leaders,''' at US$40. Leaders featured both lights and sounds.
* [[Unicron/toys#Energon|Unicron]] was given no size class - US$50.

The third [[catalog]] explicitly referred to the price points as

* '''Energon Class'''
* '''Combat Class'''
* '''Mega Class''' (a renamed US$20 Mega Combat class, not to be confused with the old ''Beast Wars''/''Beast Machines''/''Robots in Disguise''-era US$15 Mega class)
* '''Command Class'''
* '''Leaders Class'''
* [[Omega Supreme (Energon)#Toys|Omega Supreme]] was given no size class.

The fourth and final catalog continued using the terms originated by the third (although each of the [[combiner]] teams has its own double-page spread, and the individual members have no price points listed, even though the limb and torso bots shipped as part of the Energon and Combat Class assortments, respectively), but finally listed Omega Supreme as '''Supreme Class'''.

==Cybertron==
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''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' changed the naming of some size classes, but retained others:

* '''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]],''' at US$3, with tiny [[market six]]-aimed figures.
* '''Mini-Con Class,''' at US$5 was added for the Mini-Con two-packs.
* '''Scout Class,''' at US$7
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$10
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$20. Sound effects were dropped from all but four figures in this size class. [[Vector Prime]], [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] and his remold Dark Crumplezone retained their sound effects gimmick.
* '''Ultra Class,''' at US$25. Ultra class toys had lights and sounds.
* '''Leader Class,''' at US$40. Leader class figures featured lights and sounds, and (except for [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]) featured several [[Cyber Key]] gimmicks.
* '''Supreme Class,''' at US$50. Supreme class figures had lights and sounds, with several different Cyber Planet Key gimmicks. [[Primus]] featured an [[Omega Lock]] accessory gimmick that was essential for his transformation.

==Classics==
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''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' kept the Deluxe and Voyager classes, renamed as:

* '''Legends,''' at US$4 - Legends of Cybertron repaints, raised $1 in price.
* '''Mini-Con,''' at US$7, in three-packs again, replacing the Scout Class price point.
* '''Classic Deluxe,''' at US$10.
* '''Classic Voyager,''' at US$20.
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==Movie==
[[File:Movie 1 voyager.jpg|thumb|200px]]
''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'', the toyline based on the 2007 [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]], retained many size classes from before:

* '''Legends Class,''' at US$4.
* '''Scout Class,''' at US$7.
* '''Cyber Slammers,''' at US$8. A cutesy [[Cyber Slammers|subline]] aimed at younger children.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$10.
* '''Fast Action Battlers,''' at US$10. A gimmick-based [[Fast Action Battlers|subline]].
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$20. Continuing on from the standards set in ''Cybertron'' and ''Classics'', ''Movie'' Voyagers featured no electronics unless they were redecos of toys from previous lines.
* '''Ultra Class,''' at US$25. (Consisted of two Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] ''Cybertron'' redecoes.)
* '''Leader Class,''' at US$40. The Leaders featured electronic lights and sounds, usually attached to a spring-loaded [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] gimmick.

The '''Supreme''' class was dropped. The Scout Class, which consisted entirely of [[redeco]]s of toys from the ''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' toylines, was exclusively available at Target stores in the US, but was sold at mass retail in Europe and Canada. A standalone US$90 '''Ultimate Bumblebee''' figure was released.
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==Animated==
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The [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|''Transformers Animated'' toyline]] has the following size classes:

* '''Activators,''' at US$8. Toys in this assortment feature an [[Automorph Technology|automatic transformation gimmick]].
* '''Bumper Battlers,''' at US$10. Toys that transform upon colliding with something, like the previous [[Cyber Slammers]], but with audio effects.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$10.
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$20.
* '''Leader Class,''' at US$40. Features electronic lights and sounds, including speech samples voiced usually by the actors from the cartoon.
* '''Supreme Class,''' at US$50. Only Roll-out Command Optimus Prime was released in this price point. It features electronic lights and sounds, including speech samples voiced by [[David Kaye]].

Legends Class toys of the Animated cast were released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline.
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==Universe (2008)==
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The 2008 [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' toyline]] had the following size classes:

* '''Legends Class,''' at US$4.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$10.
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$20. Most toys in this assortment were redecos and retools of ''Cybertron'' toys, which had their sound effects removed and the battery compartments riveted shut, owing to budget changes in this price point between their original manufacture and release in Universe.
* '''Ultra Class,''' at US$25. All-new Ultra class figures featured lights and sounds.
* '''Supreme Class,''' at US$50. This size class consisted solely of the Toys 'R' Us exclusive repackaged ''Armada'' [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]].
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==Revenge of the Fallen==
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''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' was fairly similar to the first movie's toyline, with the addition of the Human Alliance and Supreme Combiner classes, as well as the prices jumping up a few dollars. Due to competition between mass retailers, Deluxe and Voyager were often marked down to around $10 and $20 respectively to drive sales to those stores.

* '''Legends Class,''' at US$5.
* '''Scout Class,''' at US$8.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$13.
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$22.
* '''Human Alliance,''' at US$30.
* '''Leader Class,''' at US$45.
* '''Supreme Combiner,''' at US$100. Consisted solely of the dog-sized [[Devastator (ROTF)#Supreme Combiner Class|Devastator]] toy.
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==Transformers (2010)==
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The 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' toyline]] is basically a broader extension of the movie toylines, and follows their (approximate) size classes. The toyline is split between the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|''Reveal the Shield'']] and [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Hunt for the Decepticons promotion|''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] subline imprints. The two imprints sometimes used different prices for the same size class, so they've been abbreviated to ''RtS'' and ''HftD'' for simplicity.

*'''RtS Legends Class,''' at US$3.99
*'''HftD Legends Class,''' at US$4.99
*'''Activators,''' at US$7.99
*'''HftD Scout Class,''' at US$7.99
*'''RtS Scout Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$12.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$22.99
*'''Human Alliance,''' at US$29.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$44.99
*'''Ultra Class,''' at US$59.99

The toyline also featured a variety of VS Sets, containing figures of various size classes and exclusive to several stores. These ranged in price from US$14.99 to US$26.99, with one UK exclusive at £26.99.
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==Power Core Combiners==
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The [[Power Core Combiners|''Power Core Combiners'' toyline]] released concurrently with ''Generations'' and ''Transformers'' (2010) toylines. It contained only two size classes.

*'''Commander 2-Pack,''' at US$9.99
*'''5-Pack,''' at US$19.99

After most stores had long gotten rid of ''Power Core Combiners'', [[Walmart]] released [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] bonus packs of a [[Power Core Combiners#Exclusive value packs|5-Pack combiner team with a Commander 2-pack taped to the side]]. Each pack was sold for US$10.
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==Dark of the Moon==
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''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' divides the toys into two major categories. The Cyberverse line contains Legion (previously Legends) and Commander (replacing Scout, but slightly smaller and less complex) size classes and transforming playsets which come with either a Legion or Commander class figure. The MechTech line includes Deluxes class figures and above, with the new addition of Basic figures to the Human Alliance subset. Due to the inclusion of the large MechTech weapons with Deluxe, Voyager and Leader figures, they are slightly smaller than those of the same size class in previous lines.

* '''Legion Class,''' at US$5.
* '''Commander Class,''' at US$8.
* '''Human Alliance Basic,''' at US$10.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$13.
* '''Cyberverse Action Set,''' at US$15.
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$20.
* '''Cyberverse Playset,''' at US$24, consisting solely of the Cyberverse Ark playset.
* '''Human Alliance,''' at US$35.
* '''Leader Class,''' at US$45.
* '''Ultimate,''' at US$75, consisting solely of the Ultimate Optimus Prime toy.
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==Prime==
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The [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'' toyline]] started with the 'First Edition' line released in November 2011, and continued into the 'Prime: Robots in Disguise' 2012 line. Continuing to use the Legion, Commander, Deluxe and Voyager size classes at their previous price points, it also adds a 'Vehicle Class' consisting of a Cyberverse transforming playset and Legion-class figure, a 'Weaponizer' class for larger-than-Voyager figures with pop-out weaponry in both modes, and a 'Maximus' class for figures that transform into Cyberverse-scaled battle stations / powered armor suits.

* '''Legion Class,''' at US$5.
* '''Commander Class,''' at US$8.
* '''Deluxe Class,''' at US$13.
* '''Vehicle Class,''' at US$20.
* '''Voyager Class,''' at US$22.
* '''Weaponizer Class,''' at US$30.
* '''Maximus Class,''' at US$35.
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==Generations==
===Original line===
The original [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line .282010.E2.80.932011.29|''Generations'']] toyline ran from 2010 to 2011 and contained only Deluxe class figures at US$12.99.
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===Fall of Cybertron===
The [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'' toyline]] added new Legends and Voyager classes. The new Legends class comprised solely of [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]] figures to accompany the line's Voyager class [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]].
*'''Legends Class,''' at US$10.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$22.99
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===Thrilling 30===
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The [[Thrilling 30#Toyline|''Thrilling 30'' toyline]] was centered around a new toy in a class of its own: Titan class [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]. It also saw the incorporation of a new Leader class, solely inhabited by [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]].
*'''Legends Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$12.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$44.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$124.99
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===Prime Wars Trilogy===
====Combiner Wars====
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The [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|''Combiner Wars'' subline imprint]] featured a new gimmick: Deluxe, Voyager, and some Legends class figures could be assembled into a larger [[Combiner]].
*'''Legends Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$22.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$44.99
*'''Collection Packs,''' at US$99.99 (exclusive to online retailers)
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$149.99
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====Titans Return====
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''Combiner Wars'' transitioned smoothly into the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' toyline]], which debuted with more gimmicks: all Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader class figures were packaged with a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-style [[Titan Master]] partner, all of which are completely interchangeable. Additionally, all Voyager and most Leader Class figures are [[Triple Changer]]s.
*'''Titan Master Class,''' at US$4.99
*'''Legends Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$16.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$44.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$149.99
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====Power of the Primes====
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As the fifth subline imprint of ''Generations'', the [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|''Power of the Primes'' toyline]] essentially combines the gimmicks of the last two subline imprints. Combination joints are reintegrated into figures, and Voyagers and Deluxes are packaged with a pair of feet or a hand, respectively. Additionally, the Titan Masters have been reworked into [[Prime Master]]s, small figures intended to represent the sparks of the [[Thirteen|Primes]].
*'''Prime Master Class''' at US$6.99
*'''Legends Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$16.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$44.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$149.99
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===Studio Series===
[[File:Studio-Series-Voyager-Long-Haul-Box.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Like previous movie lines, ''[[Studio Series]]'' contains three main categories; Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader. Voyager-sized figures with additional accessories are sold under the Leader price-point due to the cost of the extra plastic.
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$19.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$49.99
*'''Deluxe Multi-Pack,''' at US$29.99, contains a Deluxe figure with mini accessories or figures.
*'''Deluxe Class 2-pack,''' at US$39.99, Consists solely of the Bumblebee Then & Now 2-Pack.
*'''Bumblebee Retro Multi-pack,''' at US$59.99
*'''Devastator Gift set,''' at US$259.99

Starting with its Wave 13 in 2021, ''Studio Series'' would be affected by brand-wide price increases. The line also saw the introduction of Core Class in 2022, effectively similar to the prior Legends Class.
*'''Core Class,''' at US$10.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$22.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$31.49
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$52.99

Wave 16 in 2022 would see another widespread price increase.
*'''Core Class,''' at US$11.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$33.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$55.99
*'''Transformers Movie 1 15th Anniversary Multipack,''' at US$141.99

Wave 19 in 2023 saw slight changes in the prices of Voyagers and Leaders, and the addition of the Commander Class later in the year. The Core Class price changed at the start of 2024, before the class was discontinued entirely in 2025.
*'''Core Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$34.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$54.99
*'''Commander Class,''' at US$89.99
*'''Transformers Movie 1 15th Anniversary Decepticon Multipack,''' at US$149.99
*'''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack,''' at US$114.99
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===War for Cybertron Trilogy===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-Battle-Master-Blowpipe-Box.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline continues and expands the structure used by the ''Studio Series'' line.

*'''Battle Master Class,''' at US$4.99
*'''Micromaster Class,''' at US$9.99, consisting of two-packs of Micromasters.
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$19.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Weaponizer Pack,''' at US$29.99. The only release in this price point in ''Siege'' is the [[Centurion droid#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]].
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$49.99
*'''Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack,''' at US$69.99, unique to the Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack.
*'''Seekers 3-Pack''', at US$79.99
*'''Commander Class,''' at US$79.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$159.99
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Ironworks-Box.jpg|thumb|200px]]
''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' uses mostly the same setup as ''Siege''.

*'''Battle Master Class,''' at US$4.99
*'''Micromaster Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$19.99
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$49.99
*'''Commander Class,''' at US$79.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$159.99
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====War for Cybertron: Kingdom====
[[File:TF-Kingdom-Core-Class-Hot-Rod-Box.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Once again, ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' continues the structure of its predecessors, although it saw a line-wide price increase in later waves. The chart below displays the new prices. The line eschewed Micromasters and Battle Masters in favor of Core Class, which is functionally the same as the Legends Class.

*'''Core Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$22.99
*'''Weaponizer Pack,''' at US$29.99, the second release in this class is [[Tricranius|Tricranius Beast Power]].
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$31.99
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$52.99
*'''Commander Class,''' at US$79.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$169.99

Store-exclusive "Battle Across Time" two-packs were released at US$47.99 and US$52.99.
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===Legacy===
[[File:TFLegacyBulkheadPackagingFront.jpg|thumb|200px]]
''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' continues the structure set by ''Kingdom''. Beginning with its Wave 2, the line saw price increases for every class. The chart below displays the new prices.

*'''Core Class,''' at US$11.99, later US$9.99 starting in 2024
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Deluxe Class Weaponizer,''' at US$31.49, consisting of [[Red Cog#Legacy|Red Cog]].
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$33.99, later US$34.99 starting in 2023
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$55.99, later US$54.99 starting in 2023
*'''Commander Class,''' at US$89.99
*'''Titan Class,''' at US$199.99

The store-exclusive ''Wreck 'N Rule'' Collection included two two-packs of Deluxes, released at US$44.99.

The ''Doom n Destruction'' Collection consists of two two-packs with the bugs at US$54.99 while Breakdown and Windsweeper is at US$62.99.

The ''Star Raiders'' Collection had a special "Leader Class" multi-pack at $59.97
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==Age of Extinction==
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The [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toyline]] was split into two different series. One series was known as "Robots in Disguise" which featured gimmicky toys such as the "Power Battlers" which are successors to the "Fast Action Battlers", "One-Step Changers" which convert in one easy step, "Dino Sparkers" which are unarticulated and non-transforming figures of Autobots riding non-transforming Dinobots who can generate sparks by being pulled back, "Flip and Change" figures which transform by being flipped over themselves, a "Smash and Change" Optimus which converts when smashed into the ground, a "Mega One-Step Bumblebee" which transform in one step but is the size of a "Leader Class" figure, and a 22 inch tall electronic "Stomp & Chomp Grimlock" which also converts in one step. The second series was a Generations series specifically for Age of Extinction which included "Deluxe Class", "Voyager Class", and "Leader Class" figures. The line also included "Legion Class" figures and two packs with both "Legion Class" and "Scout Class" figures exclusive to Wal-Mart. One last class is "Evolution Two-Packs" containing Age of Extinction versions of figures and redecos of older figures made to represent the past version of a character. Evolution Two-Packs are exclusive to Toys'R'Us.

*'''Legion Class,''' at US$4.97 (Exclusive to Wal-Mart)
*'''One-Step Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''Legion Class and Scout Class Two-Packs,''' at US$11.87 (Exclusive to Wal-Mart)
*'''Dino Sparkers,''' at US$12.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$14.39
*'''Power Battlers,''' at US$14.99
*'''Deluxe Evolution Two-Packs,''' at US$16.99 (Exclusive to Toys'R'Us)
*'''Flip and Change,''' at US$19.99
*'''Smash and Change,''' at US$26.09
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Mega One-Step,''' at US$29.99
*'''Voyager Evolution Two-Packs,''' at US$39.99 (Exclusive to Toys'R'Us)
*'''Leader Class,''' at US$46.99
*'''Stomp & Chomp,''' at US$79.99

==Rescue Bots==
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==Robots in Disguise (2015)==
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The [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] steps the Legion class up a bit in price and adds a Mini-Con size class where it formerly was. It also adds a new Warrior class, the first to use that name. The toyline draws heavily on the ''Age of Extinction'' toyline, including the return of classes such as Stomp n' Chomp and One-Step Changers. The line also introduces a new Crash Combiner gimmick, where two figures in [[Alternate mode|altmode]] can be plugged (or crashed, if you prefer) into one another, springing out a combined robot form.

*'''Mini-Con,''' at US$4.99
*'''Legion Class,''' at US$5.99
*'''One-Step Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''VS Set,''' at US$11.99 (Exclusive to Toys'R'Us)
*'''Warrior Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Crash Combiners,''' at US$14.99
*'''Mini-Con 4 Pack,''' at US$17.99
*'''Activator Combiners,''' at US$19.99
*'''Three-Step Changers,''' at US$19.99
*'''Mini-Con Deployer,''' at US$19.99
*'''Mega One-Step Changers,''' at $US29.99
*'''Decepticon Island Showdown,''' at US$39.99, consisting solely of the Decepticon Island Showdown set.
*'''Super Three-Step Changers,''' at US$49.99
*'''Robots in Disguise Collection,''' at US$49.99, consisting solely of Robots in Disguise Collection set. (Exclusive to Target)
*'''Stomp n' Chomp,''' at US$79.99
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==Transformers Authentics==
[[File:Authentics-Alpha-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The [[Transformers Authentics|''Transformers Authentics'' toyline]] comprises kid-oriented [[evergreen]] toys. It exists entirely outside the preexisting size class nomenclature.
*'''"Bravo" assortment,''' at US$5
*'''"Alpha" assortment,''' at US$10
*'''Titan Changers,''' at US$10
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==Cyberverse==
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The 2018 [[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|''Cyberverse'' toyline]] contains several new gimmicks, including "Action Attack" attacking mechanisms, "Spark Armor" accessory vehicles that [[partformer|partsform]] into armor, and "Battle Call" voice-activated commands. The toyline's three subline imprints (''Power of the Spark'', ''Battle for Cybertron/Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures'', and ''Battle Call'') liberally reuse previous size class names, although with little correlation to their previous incarnations.

*'''Scout Class,''' at US$7.99
*'''One-Step Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''Warrior Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Battle Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Ultra Class,''' at US$19.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$19.99
*'''Elite Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Trooper Class,''' at US$24.99
*'''Ultimate Class,''' at US$29.99
*'''Battle Base,''' at US$29.99/CAD$39.99, consisting solely of the [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#TrailerPlayset|Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer]]. (Exclusive to Toys'R'Us in Canada)
*'''Officer Class,''' at US$49.99
*'''Roll & Change,''' at US$49.99
*'''Roll & Combine,''' at US$26.99
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==Bumblebee==
The [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|''Bumblebee'' movie toyline]] completely eschews the traditional size classes, leaving those to its ''Studio Series'' tie-ins. The majority of the line consists of the ''Energon Igniters'' imprint, featuring simpler gimmick toys and its own size classes that are somewhat analogous to the traditional size classes. The toyline also incorporates ''Authentic'''s Titan Changers size and several stand alone figures.

*'''Speed Series,''' at US$5.99
*'''Power Series,''' at US$9.99
*'''Power Plus Series,''' at US$12.99
*'''Nitro Series,''' at US$19.99
*'''Titan Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''Mission Vision,''' at US$19.99
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==Earthspark==
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The [[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|''Earthspark'' toyline]] reuses the One-Step, Warrior, and Deluxe classes from ''Cyberverse'', even repainting some figures from that line. This line also contains several other new gimmick-based classes.

*'''Tacticon,''' at US$5.99
*'''One-Step Flip Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''Warrior Class,''' at US$14.99
*'''Deluxe Class,''' at US$19.99 (initially US$24.99)
*'''Spin Changers,''' at US$34.99
*'''Cyber-Combiner,''' at US$ 29.99
*'''Battle Base Trailer,''' at US$ 29.99
*'''Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster,''' at US$14.99
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==Rise of the Beasts==
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The [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|''Rise of the Beasts'' toyline]] reuses the Deluxe and Voyager size classes, though they are of simpler build quality compared to their ''Generations'' counterparts, similar to ''Cyberverse'' Deluxes. The majority of the line consists of gimmick based classes, with the ''Beast Alliance'' subline imprint focusing on combinations with animal partners. ''Bumblebee'''s Energon Igniters size classes and figures were also repurposed in the ''Autobots Unite'' subline and the last minute ''Legends of Cybertron'' assortment.

*'''Deluxe Class,''' not available in US/Canada
*'''Voyager Class,''' at US$34.99
*'''Beast Mode,''' at US$54.99
*'''Flex Changers,''' at US$14.99
*'''Smash Changers,''' at US$34.99
*'''Titan Changers,''' at US$14.99
*'''2-in-1 Mask,''' at US$34.99
*'''Legends of Cybertron,''' price unknown

;Beast Alliance
*'''Beast Battle Masters,''' at US$5.99 ($6.29 at Target)
*'''Battle Changers Class,''' at US$9.99
*'''Beast Weaponizers,''' at US$14.99
*'''Beast Combiners,''' at US$19.99 ($21.99 at Target)

;Autobots Unite
*'''Speed Series/Spark Racers,''' at US$8.99
*'''Power Plus Series/Spark Chargers,''' at US$11.99
*'''Nitro Series,''' at US$24.99
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==Transformers One==
[[File:TF-One-Cog-Changers-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The [[Transformers One (toyline)|''One'' toyline]] repurposes several prior size classes under new names. "Prime Changers" are equivalent to ''Cyberverse/Earthspark'' Deluxes. "Cog Changers" are One-Step Changers with a modified transformation gimmick. "Mega Changers" are a rebranding of Titan Changers. The ''Rise of the Beasts'' 2-in-1 Masks also makes a return. A new class for the line is the action-based "Robot Battlers" gimmick. The ''One'' line also has numerous one-off figures not part of a full size class which are not listed below.

*'''Prime Changers,''' at US$19.99
*'''Cog Changers,''' at US$9.99
*'''Mega Changers,''' at US$14.99
*'''Robot Battlers,''' at US$14.99
*'''Robot Battlers 2pk,''' at US$24.99
*'''2-in-1 Mask,''' at US$34.99
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==Size class chart==
Class names, organized by toyline and approximate United States Dollar (USD) price point:

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|$7|| ||Basic|| ||Mini-Con||Basic||Energon|| ||Scout||Mini-Con||Scout|| ||
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|$8|| || || || || || || || || || ||Activators||
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|$10||Deluxe||Deluxe||Deluxe||Super-Con||Combat||Combat||Deluxe||Deluxe||Classic Deluxe||Deluxe||Deluxe||Deluxe
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|$15||Mega||Mega||Mega|| || || || || || || || ||
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|$20||Ultra||Ultra||Ultra||Max-Con||Mega Combat||Mega||Ultra||Voyager||Classic Voyager||Voyager||Voyager|Voyager||Voyager
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|$25|| || || ||Giga-Con||Commanders||Command|| ||Ultra|| ||Ultra|| ||Ultra
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|$30||Super||Super||Super|| || || || || || || || ||
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|$40|| ||Supreme||Supreme||Super-Base||Leaders||Leaders|| ||Leader|| ||Leader||Leader||
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|$50|| || || || ||Unicron||Supreme|| ||Supreme|| || ||Supreme||Supreme
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|$90|| || || || || || || || || ||Ultimate|| ||
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At this point, many prices went up a dollar or two. We break the chart here for clarity.
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!RotF!!DotM!!Prime
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|$5||Legends||Legion||Legion
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|$8||Scout||Commander||Commander
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|$10|| ||HA Basic||
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|$13||Deluxe||Deluxe||Deluxe
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|$15|| ||Action Set||
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|$20|| ||Voyager||Vehicle
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|$22||Voyager|| ||Voyager
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|$30||Human Alliance||Human Alliance||Weaponizer
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|$35|| || ||Maximus
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|$45||Leader||Leader|| |
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|$60|| || ||Ultimate
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|$90||Ultimate||Ultimate||
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|$100||Supreme Combiner|| ||
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[[File:Targetmasters.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|And watch the cartoon, too! It's not nearly this pretty, but it gives you time to blink.]]
Despite the existence of comics, cartoons, and other media intended to advertise [[Toy|Transformers toys]], Hasbro has routinely commissioned standard [[television]] '''commercials''' to promote their current toy lines. These commercials typically use a combination of animation and live-action film featuring the characters/toys in question.

During the Generation 1 days, animation used in the commercials consisted largely of newly commissioned pieces that told a story. Since then, nearly all animation featured in ''Transformers'' commercials can be classified as either re-used excerpts from the current cartoon or short animations used to merely introduce the ad. Live-action toy segments have stayed mostly the same, with most US and international ads showing kids (or a pair of hands) transforming the toys. Japanese ads, by contrast, have shown a much larger preference for stop-motion toy segments.

As the goal of any advertising is to influence the viewer into buying the advertised product,''Transformers'' commercials have naturally played a large part in the perception of the [[Transformers brand]]. The narration of [[Victor Caroli]], along with the animation, enabled Generation 1 commercials to create the idea of a Transformers world with many stories to be told. The ''Beast Wars'' ad campaign created a similar feel of a whole world waiting to be explored but this time with organic beasts. This recurring theme of a huge world of stories has captivated many a Transformers fan and is largely responsible for the brand's rabid [[fandom]]. More recently, the massive ad campaigns for the [[live-action film series]] and associated merchandise has kept the Transformers brand in the eye of the public, and made the films feel like the blockbuster events they were intended to be.
{{note|Each commercial entry includes a transcript of its narration. There are a number of different conventions used to denote different types of speech. ''Italics'' are used to indicate when the narrator is speaking. "Quotes" denote non-narrative speech such as a character or actor talking in-universe, a sound effect from a toy, or an excerpt from a cartoon. {Curly braces} denote singing or rapping. [Square braces] indicate on-screen text narration.}}
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==Generation 1==
Generation 1's marketing is a master class in how to sell toys, with many of its ideas still being used in Transformers ads today.
{{main|Commercial/Generation 1}}

==Generation 2==
Generation 2's marketing, much like the toyline itself, started as a redesign of it's predecessor. Also like the toy line, it became more quintessentially 90's as it progressed.
{{main|Commercial/Generation 2}}

==Beast Wars==
The Beast Wars toyline represented a significant change in the direction of the brand, with changes in detailing, articulation and concept. The commercials had their own changes, with a new narrator, a different approach to showing off the toys and less animation.
{{main|Commercial/Beast Wars}}

==Animorphs==
Animorphs represented a brief throw back to the narration approach of the later [[Commercial/Generation 1|Generation 1 ads]] by having the characters of [[Jake (Animorphs)|Jake]] and [[Tobias]] provide narration. Unlike the earlier ads, which had [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] or [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sharing time with [[Victor Caroli]] and [[The Other Guy]], Jake and Tobias are the sole narrators.
[[File:AnimorphsCommercial.jpg||thumb|"ИƎI⅃A?"]]
===1999===
====Toys====
*'''Animorphs''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Boqg792QOk 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty0k87cP5z8&t=0m35s 15 sec]

: Narration: Two unknown kids, one portaying Tobias and one portraying Jake (possibly [[Shawn Ashmore]] as Jake).
: Toy segment: [[Visser Three]] emerges from a large cardboard tube, transforms , flexes his spring loaded claw and then fires a missile from his other hand. His 'real' (a costume glove) hand is then shown before revealing his shadow on the side of a large holding tank. This is followed by Jake flipping his head to his halfway mode and Tobias flipping up his hawk mode head in order to show that "they can change too". [[Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill|Ax]] walks up to Visser Three, transforms and then fires his tail stinger missile to knockdown Visser Three. [[Marco]], [[Jake (Animorphs)|Jake]], and [[Tobias]] watch [[Rachel]] launch Visser Three by pouncing onto a makeshift seesaw.
: Notes: A brief explanation of the ''[[Animorphs]]'' story, with one of the characters saying "Animorphs, Transformers!" Features Jake, [[Size class|Deluxe class]] Tobias, [[Size class|Mega class]] Ax, Mega class Visser Three, gorilla Marco and Rachel. Some footage from the ''Animorphs'' TV series is seen, and an instrumental version of the series' theme plays underneath. The synthesized "Transformers!" digital voice (as with the concurrent ''Beast Wars'' ads, apparently taken from older ''Generation 1'' ads) plays at the end. The toy segment is filmed in what bizarrely looks like a very fancy and poorly lit office with different organizers and other metal office supplies being used by the kids to create their imagined environment.
: (Alternating, starting with Jake) ''"The alien invasion has begun, and it's up to the five of us to stop them. Animorphs Transformers! The evil Visser Three is the leader of the Yerks" "He can morph from evil Andalite."'' ''"To Inferno creature."'' ''"With grasping claws." "And firing jaws." "But we can change too, into any animal we touch. And when heroic Ax changes into a scorpion...Visser Three is gonna get stung."'' ''"To save the human race, we pounce like animals." "Make the change"'' Both: ''"Animorphs!"''
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* '''Animorphs 2''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTacGrfYdwQ 30 sec]
: Narration: Two unknown kids, one portaying Tobias and one portraying Jake (possibly Shawn Ashmore as Jake).
: Toy segment: Jake is transformed from human to Tiger with the camera focusing in on his head as it switches between it's three states. A brief segment of Jake changing from the TV show is shown before cutting back to the toy's right claw gauntlet being put on and then the toy in tiger mode posed on a metal framework. Tobias gets the same style transformation shot, followed by a shot of the toys wings being expanded. This is followed by two sequences from the first commercial, the early part where Visser Three emerges, transforms and demos his features and the last part where Rachel pounces.
: Notes: This ad is similar to the first ad, using most of the same Visser Three footage. It has a different, more energetic narration that actually discloses who the narrators are and gives Tobias a little bit larger role. There is a larger emphasis on Jake and Tobias and Ax is not featured at all.
: (Alternating, starting with Jake) ''"The alien invasion has begun, and it's up to the five of us to stop them. Animorphs Transformers! We've been given an incredible power." "To morph, into any animal we touch!" "I'm more than just Jake now, I'm changing with the ferocious power of the tiger, my hands getting fierce claws!" "I'm Tobias, morphing from human to hawk, my wings FORMing for air attack!" "The evil aliens led by Visser Three are here and there's only one way to change his plans" "pounce like animals!"'' Both: ''"Animorphs!"''

[[File:Animorphs Tri-Rex Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''Tri-Rex and Ultra Visser Three''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-01GOn5_RA 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzqxBpq5bM 15 sec]
: Live action: Live action [[Cassie]], Jake and Marco, having been startled by the shadow and roar of Visser Three, duck into a nearby museum. They touch the foot of a Tyrannosaurus skeleton and combine into [[Tri-Rex]]. Later a second clip is shown of the three forming Tri-Rex in front a black background with what looks like smoke effects.
: Narration: Two unknown kids, one portraying Tobias and one portraying Jake (possibly Shawn Ashmore as Jake).
: Toy segment: Visser Three transforms and prowls around a desktop with office supply diorama elements that looks similar to the previous ads. Tri-Rex transforms to T-Rex mode, demonstrates it's electronic roar, steps in front of Visser Three, and then shows off it's stomping electronic sounds by stomping through a sand pit and a "fence" that appears to be made from a number of unconnected pieces of sidewalk chalk standing on end.
: ''Notes:'' It appears to be dark out when the three run from Visser Three, as well as in the museum, and no else seems to be around. This would seem to imply that they broke in. Might wanna destroy the security video after you deal with Visser Three kids!
: Tobias: ''"To battle evil this big..."'' Both: ''Animorphs Transformers!'' Jake: ''"We have to morph into something bigger!"'' Tobias: ''"New Visser Three morphs to beast! And then to a creature even more terrifying."'' Jake: ''"Claws that fly!"'' Tobias: ''"To stop him, we pull together."'' Both/All: ''"Three fight better as one!"'' Jake: ''"To win big, you gotta get big. Tri-Rex!"'' Tobias: ''"Visser Three..."'' Both: ''"Prepare to get stomped!"'' Robot Voice: "Transformers!" Both: ''"Animorphs!"'' Jake: ''"New Visser Three and new electronic Tri-Rex each sold separately."''
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==Beast Machines==
For Beast Machines, [[Hasbro]] took a very minimalist approach to it's marketing by producing only three ads over it's two years of availability. This may have been impacted by also needing to spend on ads for [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]] and Animorphs in 1999. The toy ads marked a return to using children in the ads, as opposed to the "pair of hands" manipulating the toys from off-screen approach of Beast Wars and Animorphs. The children were featured in school settings, engaging in rivalries over whose toy was more "powerful". These debates also provided the narration for the ads, with traditional narration (if any) relegated to the static end frame. This began the current trend of having toy segments that do not make use of dioramas in some fashion. While Beast Machines was not the first line to have commercials featuring "Fast Motion" transformations, that honor going to the last year of Beast Wars ads, it was the first to go all in on them. The new tagline used in the toy ads was "The challenge is in the change.".

The move from syndication to network television resulted in new forms of advertising for the cartoon. The Fox Kids network would run short 10 second ads during the credits of their various shows to promote shows coming up later that morning. Occasionally, they'd even run the 10 second ads during normal commercial breaks. The changeover also resulted in "Network" versions of commercials with station agnostic narration. The same ads could have station specific versions as well. The end of the ad would just show a graphic for the show and the time, leaving it to the station to add narration and graphics. However, the biggest effect from the move to Fox Kids was that the cartoons now got promoted before they even aired. Fox Kids kicked off the marketing campaign on [[August 11]]th [[1999]] by advertising a "first look" at the show to air on [[August 14]]th during Digimon. This "first look" turned out to be the [[Evolution Revolution]] music video. The music video was re-aired the following weekend, both in a shortened version that ran twice and a replay of the original two minute version. Between the spectacle of a music video and the drastic differences in the animation style and character design, the video was quite the ''transformation revelation''.

===1999===
====Toys====
[[File:Jetstorm and Primal Commercial.jpg||thumb|That kid in the back? Way too excited.]]
* '''Deluxe Jetstorm and Optimus Primal''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qIVLD-NelA&t=13m59s 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csjzeY8vXqA 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpts showing [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] firing at Optimus Primal and Optimus Primal jumping down from somewhere.
: Narration: [[SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!]]
: Toy segment: Two boys at school fight in the only honorable way — by badly transforming Optimus Primal and Jetstorm.
: Older kid: "Three o'clock at the flag pole." Younger kid: "I'll BE there!" Older: "Beast Machines Jetstorm's gonna kick your can!" Younger: "Not if Optimus changes first. Optimus, ready for battle!" Older: "It's over monkey-boy!" Younger: "Your flight's been canceled! Who's next?" ''New Beast Machines Transformers, the challenge is in the change.''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''First Look''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=7m04s 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] emerging from the light of the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]].
: Narration: [[Jess Harnell]]
: Notes: This ad began airing on August 11th, 1999 and continued to air through the following Saturday morning of August 14th, leading up to airing of the Evolution Revolution music video. The linked version of the ad is the one that aired on Saturday morning.
: ''Coming this fall...to Fox Kids...Beast Machines. Don't miss an exclusive first look.''

[[File:Evolution Revolution.jpg||thumb|It's a conversion re-version.]]
* '''[[Evolution Revolution]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUH4qfS1xRc Long], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=9m34s Short]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[The Reformatting]] and [[Master of the House]].
: Narration: ''Coming this fall to Fox Kids!'' at the very end by Jess Harnell
: Notes: The full video debuted on August 14th, 1999 and was replayed the following Saturday, August 21st. The shorter version of the video aired during two different breaks earlier that same morning.
: ''It's a transformation revelation! It's Beast Machines!''

* '''Series premiere promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=10m35s 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[The Reformatting]] and [[Master of the House]].
: Narration: [[Neil Ross]]
: Notes: This ad first aired on [[August 28]]th, 1999. It would continue to be used after the premiere to advertise new episodes.
: ''It's an all new show for a renegade group of Beast Machines.'' "You can teach an old ape new tricks." ''Who are now on Cybertron fighting unknown foes.'' "Welcome to Cybertropolis." ''With a whole new look...'' "Thought I had slick cat moves before? Check this out!" ''and a whole new attitude!'' "I am transformed!" ''Transform your Saturday morning when Beast Machines premieres September 18th at ten, only on Fox Kids.''

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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 10:00am||0:30 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=10m35s
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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 11:00am||0:30 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=11m09s
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|Station||0:30 STA||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=11m41s
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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 10:00am||0:20 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=12m11s
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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 11:00am||0:20 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=12m36s
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|Station||0:20 STA||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=12m55s
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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 10:00am||0:10 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=13m18s
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|Premiering Sat. Sept. 18th 11:00am||0:10 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=13m30s
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|Station||0:10 STA||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=13m42s
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* '''Season One promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wj8B6ZAh9s 10 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: Tom Kane
: ''An ape, a cat, a spider, a rat and a bat. Go wild with Beast Machines. This Saturday morning at 11, only on Fox Kids.''

[[File:MasterTheBeastCommerical.jpg||thumb|Hey look, they put the [[Void]] in the poster!]]
* '''Master the Beast Sweepstakes''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=13m55s 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts of [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] transforming, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] turning his head, Optimus Primal landing in [[beast mode]], Megatron glaring, the Maximals together, Optimus Primal at the Oracle, Cheetor turning his head, Blackarachnia opening her eyes, Optimus Primal transforming, Rattrap in beast mode.
: Narration: Unknown
: Notes: This was an ad for the [[Master the Beast]] sweepstakes contest.
: ''Does changing into Beast Machines sound cool to you? Then enter Fox Kids' "Master the Beast" sweepstakes. If you win, you're off to Vancouver, to check out the 3D animation, and get your face featured on a Beast Machines poster. Plus lots of Beast Machines and Beast Wars toys will be yours. One thousand others will win a Beast Machines action figure. To enter, watch Beast Machines on Fox Kids then write down your favorite character with your name and address and send it to Fox Kids Master the Beast PO Box 4040 Beverly Hills CA, 90213 by October 1st.''

* '''End of the Line promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykgTS7btJPk 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[End of the Line]].
: Narration: Jonathan David Cook
: Notes:: This spot aired several times throughout the morning of ''End of the Line's'' initial airing.
: "The time has come. The final battle is at hand." ''This morning, all sides have the key to...'' "Worldwide armageddon!" "Doomsday." ''But who will be the first to turn it?'' "We finish this now Megatron!" ''Is this truly the end of the line?'' "End game." ''Be there for this all new Beast Machines.''

* '''YTV promo''' - [http://movies.tfarchive.com/movies/Beast_Machines/Beast_Machines_Commercial2.mpg 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts of the Optimal/Transmetal 2 and Beast Machines versions of Optimus Primal, Blackarachnia and [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] from the respective series.
: Narration: Edward Glen
: Notes: Each characters' ''Beast Wars'' Season 3 form is followed by their ''Beast Machines'' form accompanied by the narrator describing the changes as though he's narrating a fashion show.
: ''Makeover madness. Here's the old Optimus and here's the new Optimus for a new millennium! Fresh, fun and fabulous!'' "Of course!" ''Now Blackarachnia, shown here in Beasties, wanted a bold new look that screamed success. Isn't she stunning? She de-serves it! Everyone's favorite bad guy Megatron, always the egomaniac, went bigger and badder. Puh-lease! Everyone knows not to wear stainless steel after Labor Day! Beast Machines, tonight at seven-thirty. Keep it weeeeeeeeeeeird! On YTV.''

=== 2000 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:Beast Machines Supreme Cheetor Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''Supreme Cheetor''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BEoOHppwAU&t=5m39s 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWdT3yalzvw 15 sec]
: Animation: Two excerpts featuring [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] transforming.
: Narration: None, apart from "New Beast Machines Electronic Cheetor Supreme sold separately" by the Cheetor Kid.
: Toy segment: Two kids face off in a gymnasium, surrounded by cheering friends. Megatron Kid makes threats to the other kid, who whips out Supreme Cheetor. Megatron Kid congratulates Cheetor Kid after losing their match.
: Notes: The Cheetor toy is oddly referred to, not as a Supreme size Cheetor, but as Cheetor Supreme as though supreme is part of his name.
: Older kid: "You up for a challenge?" Younger kid: "Let's do it!" Older: "Evil Megatron's gonna get—" Younger: "Stomped by Cheetor Supreme!" Crowd: "Whoa!" Younger: "He's huge as a cat, and ever bigger as a robot!" Older: "HO-LY—" Younger: "He's the biggest, baddest, Beast Machine ever. And watch this!" ''Beast Machines! The challenge is in the change!'' Older: "Nice match, big guy." Younger: "New Beast Machines Electronic Cheetor Supreme. Sold separately."

[[File:BM Ultras Commercial.jpg||thumb|"Nightscream likes EXTRA ketchup." (Actual dialog)]]
* '''Nightscream and Ultra Jetstorm''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs_268NcQew 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts of Jetstorm and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] transforming.
: Narration: None, apart from "New Beast Machines Electronic Jetstorm and Electronic Nightscream sold separately" by Jetstorm Kid.
: Toy segment: Two kids ordering food are informed by the lady behind the counter that there is only one order of fries left, so they decide to fight it out with their Transformers. The "bad" kid grabs Ultra Jetstorm and shows it off for viewers' benefit, while the "good" kid transforms his Ultra Nightscream and shoots Jetty with his disk launcher. Nightscream Kid wins and tells Jetstorm Kid that "Nightscream likes EXTRA ketchup." on his fries. Jetstorm Kid warns him not to push it.
: Small kid: "I'll take it." Slightly bigger kid: "No, I'LL take it!" Both: "Challenge!" ''Beast Machines!'' Bigger kid: "Jetstorm will strike. Like. Lightning." ''The challenge is in the change!'' Smaller kid: "No way! Nightscream's gonna— clip your wings." Bigger kid: "Your day is over Nightscream." Smaller kid: "You're grounded Jetlag!" <kids cheer> ''Beast Machines! The challenge is in the change!'' Smaller kid: "Nightscream likes EXTRA ketchup." Bigger kid: "Don't push it. New Beast Machines Electonic Jetstorm and Electronic Nightscream, sold separately."

==== Cartoon ====
* '''Season Two promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ibydIv9aeU 20 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: [[Maurice LaMarche]] (?) and various local announcers.
: ''Maximize your mornings for an all new season of Beast Machines!'' "Fantastic!" ''You'll meet new friends.'' "My name's Botanica" ''New enemies.'' "YESSSSS..." ''Plus a ton of a new thrills.'' "Blammo!"

* '''YTV promo 2''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwGkNh2EM08 30 sec]
: Animation: An excerpt from [[Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future]] as normal, then reversed in a loop.
: Narration: Edward Glen (as Optimus Primal) in an intentionally doofy voice dub featuring any other voice removed and the original sound effects replaced with more comedic ones.
: Notes: A bewildered Optimus Primal finds himself falling and then grabs onto some molding on the side of a building. The molding gives way and he falls down the side of the building. He mistakes the sparks created by his scraping fingernails as something shooting from his fingers. He finally catches another piece of molding as Megatron (in his Optimal Optimus body) strafes him. As he tries to explain that he's not [[King Kong]], the scene reverses itself and he finds himself stuck in some sort of time loop. This ad doesn't mention anything about the series finale from which the animation is taken. In fact, this seems to be just a regular old promo for the show. Assuming this aired before [[Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall]], anyone eagle-eyed enough to spot Optimal Optimus' jetmode would've caught a hefty spoiler.
: (Falling) "Auuuuuugh, oof. Whoaaaa, oof. Heywhatarethosethingscomingatme—augh. Oh, these things—oh, hey, I'M NOT KING KONG I TOLD YOU I'M OPTIMUS, what the, oh I gotta hide, oh, ho, whatever those things are, augh, these beams gotta be stronger, auuuuuuuuugh, hey, oh no, here they come again, what is going on, I'm in a time warp, get me out of here! Augh. Oh no! These things are, auuuugh!" ''Beast Machines. Thursday at eight.'' ''Keep it weird.'' ''On YTV.''

==== Other ====
[[File:BM Battle for the Spark Sweepstakes Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''Battle for the Spark Sweepstakes''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N5CZ46obTI 30 sec]
: Animation: Various excerpts from Endgame Pt. II.
: Narration:
: Notes: This was a commercial for the [[Battle for the Spark sweepstakes]].
: "You're not getting these sparks." ''Beast Machines' Battle for the Spark continues. The challenge is to help them change. Enter the Fox Kids Beast Machines Battle for the Spark Sweepstakes. You and a friend could win lots of Beast Machines toys including a [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BMNSC|Night Slash Cheetor]]. Plus all the computer gear you need to maximize the power of your own Beast Machines toys. One thousand others win Beast Machines Rattrap and Optimus Primal toys. To enter, mail a postcard with your name and address by March 24th to Fox Kids Beast Machines P.O. Box 4040 Beverly Hills 90213. Brought to you by Hasbro and Fox Kids.''
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==Robots in Disguise (2001)==
''Robots In Disguise'' featured a return to some of the distinctive traits of ''The Transformers'', namely the "More than meets the eye" and "Robots in disguise" taglines and the use of Kidmation. The return to the original tag lines has continued to the present day, at least for the main toylines. The Kidmation involved both of the kids featured in the ad turning to the camera while each holding one of the toys up to it and mouthing along with the "Robots in disguise" lyric of the commercials' theme music. The theme song was unique to the ads, being a completely different song from that of the actual cartoon. ''Robots in Disguise''{{'}}s toy ads featured a distinctive video effect of letterboxing widescreen format footage of kids playing with toys. At the start of an ad, the top border would be red with text "Transformers" and the lower border would be blue with the words "Robots in Disguise". During the ad the borders would change to a single color (red for the Autobots, blue for the Decepticons) with a faction name at the bottom and character names rotating at the top. The toy segments themselves took place mainly in various indoors locations such as a basement or the upstairs and front lawn of a house. The Trainbots ad, appropriately enough depicts the kids as riding inside of a bullet train. The ads continued the use of "Fast Motion" transformations and added a new disclaimer noting that "actual change times may vary".

The cartoon advertising was very similar to Beast Machines, keeping many of the same tactics such as network versions of ads, shorter 10 second versions of ads and advertising during the end credits of other shows. Robots in Disguise got an advertising campaign for it's premiere episode, much like its predecessor. Unlike its predecessor, it sadly did not receive its own music video.

=== 2001 ===
====Toys====
[[File:Omega Prime Commercial.jpg||thumb|Neither golden retriever, nor lawn mower, nor white picket fence, nor bright of day, shall stay these kids from the swift completion of their appointed Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Ultra Magnus''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_CgOQ9Co04 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] transforms, and Optimus Prime finds himself surrounded by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]].
: Narration: Some dude.
: Kidmation: The two kids featured in the ad.
: Toy segment: Two kids who live next door to each other grab their respective Autobot Super figures and run into each other at full speed; as soon as they touch, they combine!
: Notes: One of the kids had a poster for the 1986 animated movie in his room, and he is reading [[Prime Time!|issue #12]] of the original [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic book]]. The whole commercial feels like an unfinished version that wasn't supposed to be released: the animation is meant to transition to the live-action segment by having screencaps of the action composited onto the comic as "panels" on its pages, but the effects are unfinished and the blank panels pasted onto the prop comic are left visible; the music (hilariously) abruptly stops and starts as the kids shout to one another; Optimus Prime isn't voiced by Neil Kaplan; and the narrator isn't the regular Steve Blum.
:*'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Ultra Magnus''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMpXVsKPqEI 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjOMoTKCSMM 15 sec] - The "finished" version of the previous wonky commercial, with Kaplan and Blum on vocals, intact music, and the blank panels in the comic book filled in appropriately.
: "You can't get away this time Optimus Prime!" "Ultra Magnus, I need your help." Kids: "Ultra Magnus! I'm in trouble!" "I'll be right there!" ''Transformers! More than meets the eye!'' ''Beware Megatron, Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus combine to form the supreme warrior.'' Kids: "Omega Prime's unstoppable!"

[[File:Megatron Sky-Byte and Autobot Cars Commercial.jpg||thumb|Nope, still not fearsome or impressive.]]
*'''Megatron''', '''Sky-Byte''' and '''[[Autobot Brothers|Deluxe Cars]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88McwgXBxk8 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=1m20s 15 sec]
: Animation: CGI Optimus Prime transforms from truck to super-mode; Cartoon excerpts of Megatron (with [[Daniel Riordan|correct voice]]) talking, Optimus transforming, and [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] taking a chunk out of the rear of a moving vehicle.
: Narration: Steve Blum
: Kidmation: The two kids featured in the ad.
: Toy segment: Kids yell the names of the toys while showing them off or transforming them. They do this in what appears to be a poorly lit basement of some sort.
: Notes: "Prowl" just does not sound fearsome or impressive no matter how much you growl when you yell it.
: Megatron: "Optimus Prime, my Predacons will crush you into scrap metal!" Kid 1: "Sky-Byte, attack!" Optimus Prime: "Take on the Autobots and you'll be the one crushed, Megatron!" Kid 2: "Side-Burn!" Kid 1: "X-Brawn!" Kid 2: "PROWL!" Both: "GO!" ''Transformers, each sold separately. Actual change time will vary.''

[[File:TeamBulletTrainAndGalvatronCommercial.jpg||thumb|"We are VR!"]]
* '''Team Bullet Train and Galvatron''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=6m18s 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=6m48s 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpts - [[Team Bullet Train]] finishes forming [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]]; [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]] says "Foolish Autobots! Bring it on!".
: Narration: Steve Blum
: Kidmation: The two kids featured in the ad.
: Toy segment: Two kids play with the bullet trains aboard a subway car.
: Notes: The narration names Midnight Express then Rapid Run, but they're shown on screen in the reverse order. Rail Racer, the ''Autobot'' combiner, is strangely described as "rampaging".
: ''Transformers Combiners. Link up Team Bullet Train. Midnight Express, Rail Spike and Rapid Run become the rampaging Rail Racer.'' "Foolish Autobots, bring it on!" ''And tangle with the ten forms of the evil Galvatron. Transformers, actual change time may vary. Combiners robots are built from multiple figures. All sold separately.''

[[File:RID 2001 Landfill and Ruination Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''[[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]] and [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouJoCHzQzIg&t=361s 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ8d6dIpuqk&t=30 15 sec]
: Animation: None.
: Narration: Steve Blum
: Kidmation: The two kids in the front most desks of the classroom, turning around and holding out Ruination and Landfill to the camera.
: Toy segment: A school bell rings at 1:30PM signaling...the end of a period? The beginning? Whatever it is, two kids at the back of the room take this opportunity to each pull out one of [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]] and [[Mega-Octane]]. After converting each to their torso modes, the two kids hand their robot to the kid in front of them to add the next robot. This continues down the line until the kids in front complete the fully formed combiners and turn to show them to the camera.
: Notes: Seriously, what is the ringing bell signaling? It's 1:30PM so it's not the end of the school day. There's no teacher in the clasroom, so it could be the beginning. But the ringing is the kids cue to play, which they wouldn't do during class. Since a teacher is never seen, it could be the start of study hall, but then why wait for the bell? On top of all this, the kids in the background just appear to keep working the whole time like the bell doesn't matter. Argh. The order in which the components for Landfill are added appears to be [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]], [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Grimlock]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]]. Hightower is assumed to follow Grimlock, since it's not clearly shown but the reverse order wouldn't make sense as two disconnected legs would have to be passed forward. The Ruination order is impossible to determine as Rollbar is initially shown as the first limb connected to Mega-Octane, but a later scene shows him being transformed alongside Ro-Tor before Ro-Tor is added.
: ''Transformers: Combiners. One by one, five Decepticons combine to form the ruthless? Ruination. Four awesome Autobots become the unstoppable Landfill. What begins with one small robot, ends with one mighty machine! Actual change time may vary. Combiner robots formed from multiple figures, all sold separately.''

====Cartoon====
* '''Series premiere promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: [[Koji Onishi]] ([[Jason Spisak]]), [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Neil Kaplan]]) and various other Autobots as a group, "ONLY on [[Fox Kids]]".
: Koji: ''Strap in, because this ride's about to...'' "Transform." "Transform!" ''Transform! Shift it, make it, turn it, twist it!'' Koji: ''Predacons, you've messed with the wrong planet!'' ''Shape it, size it, live it, we got it!'' Koji: ''Autobots, Megatron's arrived on Earth'' "Coming." "Hahahaha..." "Optimus, battle mode NOW!" ''Fight it, take it, strike it, we stopped it!'' Koji: ''All right!'' "Let's do IT again!" ''Don't miss the premiere of Transformers: Robots In Disguise, Saturday morning, September 8th. ONLY on Fox Kids.''

* '''Series premiere promo #2''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=0m30s 20 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[Battle Protocol!]]
: Narration: ONLY on Fox Kids
: ''They came to destroy earth. NOW, the only ones strong enough to take them on,'' "Autobots, emergency!" ''are hiding right, under, your...HOOD!'' "Transform, NOW!" ''Don't miss the premiere of Transformers: Robots In Disguise, Saturday morning, September 8th. ONLY on Fox Kids.''

* '''Shift, Shape, & Save''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=1m35s 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: Koji Onishi (Jason Spisak), Optimus Prime (Neil Kaplan), various other Autobots as a group, and John Garry.
: Notes: While this ad is named "Shift, Shape & Save", the ad's narration says "Shift, Shape, and ''Strike''". This commercial was aired in various lengths with various end tags. Version names below are confirmed, except where noted.
: ''Hey, wanna lift? Because where we're going, these Autobots watch your back to protect you—'' "Now!" ''Whoaaa! —from the Predacons using three ultra mega moves!'' "Shift, shape, and strike!" "Here, lemme give you a hand." "Let's get out of here!" ''Alright, now that's what I call mass transit!'' ''Transformers: Robots In Disguise. All new, this Saturday morning at eight Eastern, seven Central and Pacific. ONLY on Fox Kids.''
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|Mon-Fri Afternoons & Saturday Mornings||0:30 NET||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=2m09s
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* '''Cartoon promo''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=5m47s 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIkfT81hOA&t=6m08s 10 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts of Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], Galvatron and the [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]].
: Narration: Koji Onishi (Jason Spisak).
: ''Sit down, hold on and hush up, because in the battle for Earth, you're either gonna lead, follow, or get out of the way!'' "Tremble with fear, I AM GALVATRON!" "You're goin' down, down, down, down." "Transform!" ''Catch an all-new episode of Transformers: Robots in Disguise, next Saturday morning only on Fox Kids!''

* '''Cartoon promo 2''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCmDrNmGpY&t=12m19s 20 sec]
: Animation: Many of the same excerpts used in "Shift, Shape, & Save".
: Narration: [[Don LaFontaine]]
: ''This summer, Fox Kids will transform your TV into a blockbuster action machine. Transformers. Today after Digimon, on Fox Kids.''

* '''Cartoon promo 3''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewNb3osmAJY 30 sec]
: Animation: Many of the same excerpts used in "Shift, Shape, & Save" along with excerpts of [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] and "Super" [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]].
: Narration: Alternating unknown male and female announcers.
: [Weight:] Male: ''"Fifteen tons."'' Female:''"All muscle."'' [A.I.:] ''"Artificial intelligence."'' ''"It's real."'' [Engine:] ''"One hundred thousand horse power."'' ''"Real dominance."'' [Fuel:] ''"The Matrix powers."'' ''"High octane."'' [Speed:] ''"From zero to action."'' ''"In a flash."'' [Mission:] ''"To save Earth."'' ''"No surrender."''

==Go-Bots==
Go-Bots was not a large campaign for Hasbro with only two known ads. But it's notable nonetheless, because the rap is back! And this time without the tortured rhymes. The spots and their animation would be overseen by J.J. Sedelmaier and his company, [[J.J. Sedelmaier Productions]].

===2002===
[[File:Go Go Go Bots Commercial.jpg||thumb|Now if the guy had found a way to turn the "each sold separately" disclaimer into a rap too...]]
*'''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Transformers: Go-Bots]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBmvKjRvUbU 30 sec], [http://adland.tv/commercials/hasbro-playskool-transformers-go-bots-2003-015-usa 15 sec]

: Animation: Cartoon excerpt of [[Aero-Bot]] transforming while [[Beast-Bot]] and [[Speed-Bot]] look on.
: Narration: [[Rap Guy]]
: Toy segment: The toys turn around on invisible turntables and transform.
: {Sent to Earth from a world far away, Trans-for-mers Go-Bots can save day! Go Go Go Bots. Transformers: Go-Bots. A robot is what you see but that's not all that it can be. Aero-Bot, Beast-Bot, and Speed-Bot go! They only change, when you say so! Go Go Go Bots. When danger strikes, they rearrange. One, two, three, got the power to change! Go Go Go Bots. Transformers: Go-Bots.} ''Playskool plays cool. Transformers: Go-Bots located in the Playskool aisle. Sold separately.''

===2003===
*'''[[Hauler-Bot]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjt1bbhIUYI 30 sec]

: Animation: Hauler-Bot departs a distant planet, then lands on Earth.
: Narration: [[Rap Guy]]
: Toy segment: Two boys playing with the Hauler-Bot components in front of green-screened techno-ish backgrounds of varying colors.
: Notes: Yes, the race car Go-Bot being loaded into Hauler-Bot is in fact named Aero-Bot. We don't get it either.
:{Sent to Earth from a world far away, Hauler-Bot Go-Bot saves the day! Go Go Go Bots. GoGoGo Go-Bots! Hauler-Bot is what you see, you can change him into three. Go Go Go Bots.} "Robot mode activated!" {Pteradactyl, turtle, robot go! They rearrange when you say so! Hauler-Bot's in trucking mode. Load Aero-Bot and hit the road. Go Go Go Bots.} ''Playskool plays cool. Hauler-Bot and other Go-Bots figures each sold separately. Located in the Playskool aisle.''

==Armada==
===2002===
''Transformers: Armada'' carried through some of the ''Robots In Disguise'' advertising elements, using the red and blue borders (albeit thinner and without the character names) for the first years' ads and using a very similar theme song. In contrast to it's predecessor, it shifted away somewhat from having the kids and animation clips provide most of the narration. The majority of the ads have a formal narrator providing story context for the battle being waged by the children.

==== Toys ====
[[File:First Armada Toy Commercial.jpg||thumb|But when I looked behind me, I only saw... uh... nine sets of footprints?]]
* '''[[Mini-Con]]s, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], Megatron''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4b34MifYuw 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpMkFL5SRw 15 sec]
: Animation: From a sand background, CGI [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] emerges from a [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Sped-up cartoon footage of [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] transforming.
: Narration: [[Even Keel]]
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys in a sandy environment with a sunset background. ''Woo woo woo woo.'' "Swindle. Starscream. Missiles away. Powerlink Mini-Cons for maximum firepower!"
: Kidmation: Terrifyingly large-mouthed kids hold the toys and mouth "robots in disguise" while the camera bobs drunkenly.
: ''Newww Transformers: Armada. With Powerlinking Mini-Con '''warriors!''' Unite them with Transformers: Armada figures to unlock hidden features.'' Kid 1: "Longhorn, Powerlink to Red Alert!" ''Unlock new weapons, new attacks...'' Kid 2: "Swindle, Starscream, missiles away! Powerlink Mini-Cons for maximum firepower!" ''New battles in the fight between good and evil. Newww Transformers: Armada. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.''

* '''Megatron and Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L5LGd3l6n0 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeIiiHch-_E 15 sec]
: Animation: From a watery background, CGI [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] emerges from a storage panel. Cartoon excerpt: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] stock footage.
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys in a sand-laden diorama environment. That ''can't'' be good for Prime's electronic innards.
: Kidmation: The large-mouthed kids again, with different toys.
: ''Newww Transformers: Armada. Join Optimus Prime and Megatron in the battle for the Mini-Cons.'' Kid 1: "Megatron, prepare for attack!" ''But Optimus Prime prevails in three modes: vehicle, base and super robot. '''YOU''' convert the truck cab, the trailer unfolds into a Mini-Con base station. Then convert again to build SUPER Optimus Prime.'' Kid 2: "Back off, Megatron!" ''Newww Transformers: Armada. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.''

[[File:Armada Supercon commercial.jpg||thumb|[[David Willis|Walky's]] dream job.]]
* '''[[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]], Hot Shot, Demolishor''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWMvc3rWfk0 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BXd6S3c_F4 15 sec]
: Narration: Even Keel
: Animation: From an ice background, CGI [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] emerges from a storage panel. Cartoon excerpts: [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] stock footage; [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] running and firing.
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys in a snowy diorama environment.
: Kidmation: The large-mouthed kids yet again, with different toys.
:''Newww Transformers: Armada. With Powerlinking Mini-Con warriors that unlock newww attacks and weapons.'' Kid 1: "Laserbeak reporting, Decepticons in range!" ''Convert Hot Shot, then Powerlink with Jolt to fire missiles.'' Kid 1: "Now let 'em have it!" Kid 2: "Demolishor, Blackout counterattack!" ''The Mini-Con battle continues in a Transformer fight to the finish. Newww Transformers: Armada. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.''

==== Cartoon ====

* '''Premiere movie promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMEyvRI63E 1 min], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usvMNiU1qg0 30 sec]
: Animation: Various excerpts from the first three episodes of ''Armada''.
: Narration: [[Peter Cullen]]
: Notes: ''Armada's'' first three episodes were combined into a mini-movie for its premiere on [[Toonami]]. This ad was kind of a big deal to fans as it was the first time Peter Cullen had done any work related to Transformers in thirteen years, dating back to the [[Action Master]] ads. There's a bit of cognative dissonance between the narration describing the Autobots as "peaceful defenders" and the clip following being of Prime unleashing an attack.
: ''For centuries untold, the Transformers have waged war across the universe.'' "Move out!" ''On one side, Autobots. Peaceful defenders of Cybertron.'' "Maximum blast!" ''The other, Decepticons. Destructive scourge of the galaxies.'' "You have no way to stop us." ''The prize? Mini-Cons. An ancient race of power enhancing Transformers. Inadvertently, two teens have activated a signal, bringing the chaos of this war to planet Earth.'' "You have something of mine." ''Whoever can possess the Mini-Cons will command their great power. Now, every Transformer in the universe will fight to claim them. Or die trying.'' "Give it up Megatron!" ''Transformers: Armada. Friday at four. MUCH MORE than meets the eye!'' "It's time to turn it up!" ''Only Toonami.''

* '''Five days a week promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95i3ez_-sBs 30 sec]
: Animation: Various excerpts from the first three episodes of ''Armada''.
: Narration: [[Peter Cullen]]
: ''The age old battle between Autobots and Decepticons has shifted to Earth.'' "You have no way to stop us." Whoever can possess the Mini-Cons will command their great power. Now, every Transformer in the universe will fight to claim them. Or die trying. Now five days a week. Transformers: Armada. Starting next Monday at 5:30. Much more than meets the eye.'' "It's time to turn it up!" ''Only Toonami.''

* '''Cartoon promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuDqaJ4MgFw 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts, plus a brief CGI scene of TOM 2.0.
: Narration: None, just the sound bytes from the various cartoon excerpts and the text "Transformers: Armada" at the end.
: "Time to settle this once and for all, Megatron!" "I intend to crush you!" "Move out!" "Alright!" "Transform!" "Let the games begin!" "There's no stopping us." "Transform!" "Transform!" "It is our destiny to take control of the Mini-Cons and bring the Autobots to their knees!" [Transformers Armada]

* '''''Armada'' marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGH-OmBiKTM 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts, plus a brief CGI scene of TOM 2.0.
: Narration: TOM 2.0 ([[Steve Blum]])
: Notes: The phrase uttered by TOM at the end of the ad, "{{w|klaatu barada nikto}}" is a reference to the 1951 sci film ''{{w|The Day the Earth Stood Still}}''. It appears this is meant to indicate that the marathon is an event so momentous it will make the Earth stand still. That or TOM is Earth's greatest hero.
: "Transform!" "—form!" "Transform!" "Time to bring out the heavy artillery." ''Everyone loves transforming robots...'' "Yes, now you're talking." "Transform!" ''but sometimes twenty-two minutes isn't enough.'' "Transform now!" ''We're here for ya.'' "Nice." ''Toonami's giving you a Transformers marathon.'' "Give it to me right now." ''Four hours of Autobots versus Decepticons.'' "Right now Megatron!" ''Transformers: Armada. Sunday, December 8th, one to four. Klaatu barada nikto.''

===2003===
====Toys====
[[File:Jetfire Galvatron Optimus Scavenger Commercial .jpg||thumb|The Decepticon menace.]]
* '''Galvatron, Scavenger, Jetfire, Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwngHpEk1dI 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m6_aR9-iYY 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon [[stock footage]] of Optimus Prime Powerlinxing with Jetfire.
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: In what looks like a {{w|Santiago Calatrava}} building, [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] takes on [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]]; [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and Prime [[Powerlinx|combine]] to counterattack.
: Kidmation: Two kids stand with their toys, back-to-back as if to make a final stand, while mouthing along with "robots in disguise!"
: ''Transformers: Armada. The Autobots and Decepticons in action again, in the battle for ultimate control.'' Kid 1: "Jetfire reporting, Scavenger's in trouble!" Kid 2: "Good try Scavenger but not good enough." ''You can combine Jetfire with Optimus Prime for maximum firepower to take on the Decepticon menace.'' Kid 1: "Pick on someone your own size!" ''Transformers: Armada. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary. Batteries not included.''

* '''[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0gxqH7cXJY 15 sec]
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys in some kind of modernist corporate office setting.
: Kidmation: Back-to-back for the final stand again, this time against the corporate office's windows.
: Notes: This commercial revealed Sideways to be a traitor long before the TV series did, spoiling the surprise for many fans.
: ''Another battle for ultimate control!'' Kid 1: "Blurr attacks!" ''And Sideways betrays. Can Sideswipe save the day?'' Kid 2: "Blast him!" ''Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.''

*'''[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhQGeL0tRvA 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouJoCHzQzIg 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon [[stock footage]] of Optimus Prime combined with Overload and Megatron combining with Tidal Wave.
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys near a public water fountain.
: ''Transformers: Armada.'' "Back off Autobot fools!" "It's over Galvatron!" "Not quite, Tidal Wave report! Ready for combination!" "Prepare for our combined wave of punishment!" "Whoa look out. Optimus, Overload, combine!" "Why don't you just wave goodbye?" ''Transformers. Each sold separately, batteries not included, actual change time will vary.''

[[File:Unicron Commercial.jpg||thumb|Johnny didn't do so well on his science project this year.]]
* '''Unicron''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooWCY1BubSg 30 sec], [http://adland.tv/commercials/transformers-armada-unicron-battles-devours-entire-worlds-2003-015 15 sec]
: Animation: Excerpt from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' of [[Unicron]] slamming his hand down on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s surface, accompanied by a newly recorded voice-over proclaiming "The universe is mine!". Also has an excerpt of Optimus Prime stock footage with Optimus telling Unicron to "fight someone your own size."
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: A kid plays with the toys, first in front of a projected space background, then in something resembling an empty warehouse.
: Notes: The thirty second version of the ad features both Unicron and Powerlinx Optimus Prime along with a number of Mini-Cons in the end shot but the 15 second ad has an alternate end shot that omits Powerlinx Prime and just has the Mini-Cons fanned around Unicron.
: ''He devours entire worlds, his name is Unicron and he's headed for Earth.'' "Fight someone your own size Unicron." "Obviously, Optimus Prime, that would not be you!" ''Will he crush the Transformers in his evil grip? Or just blast them into oblivion?'' "The universe is mine!" ''Transformers. Each sold separately, batteries not included, actual change time will vary.''

* '''[[Built to Rule!]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25nPHUc268w 30 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpt of Optimus Prime pointing down a tunnel and then turning his head while commanding the Autobots to find the Mini-Cons.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Two kids playing with the building sets on the wood floor of what appears to be a basement.
: Notes: The ad stresses that every set comes with ''real'' projectile launchers. The narration almost exclusively refers to ''Built to Rule!'' by it's BTR abbreviation, mentioning the full name only as a tag line.
: ''B. T. R. Built to Rule! Introducing new BTR building sets, where you can create and construct your own Transformers vehicles.'' Optimus Prime: "Autobots, let's find those Mini-Cons!" Kid: "Jetfire, Decepticons up ahead!" ''BTR is the only building set that lets you build and convert your favorite Transformers vehicles into robots when the action heats up!'' Kid: "It's over Megatron!" ''And battle Autobots against Decepticons with '''real''' projectile launchers in every set. B. T. R. Built to Rule! You can find BTR in the construction aisle. Actual build time will vary. Each sold separately.''

==== Other ====
* '''[[McDonald's]] Happy Meal toys''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPPMqSFxBA4 15 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: The ad opens with a McDonald's restaurant transforming into a robot. It continues with two kids playing with the toys on what looks to be a dining room table in an open concept living space. They leave their fries and drinks untouched.
: ''McDonald's is taking on a whole new look, with the new Transformers: Armada Happy Meals. Eight Transformers robots, disguised as ordinary vehicles, loaded with hidden features. Where can you find one of these tricked-out toys? Only in a McDonald's Happy Meal.''

===2004===
* '''[[Transformers (Armada PS2)|PlayStation 2 Armada game]] commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWQVSAZTS-E 30 sec]

: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: The ad is composed of game footage with a rock soundtrack. Soundtrack is "Wishbone" by the band [[Dropbox]], who are actually shown rocking out between excerpts of game footage.
: Starscream: "There's no ''escape''." ''The ultimate conflict begins. Transformers for the Playstation 2 console. Rated T for Teen.''

* '''PlayStation 2 Armada game trailer 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAcFrr0o10A 2:04]
: Narration: No vocal narration, just some text.
: Notes: Idyllic scenes of nature on earth are followed by scenes of the Decepticon army mobilizing with an epic choral tune playing the background. The mood shifts as scenes of the Autobots taking action are accompanied by a rock version of the Generation 1 [[theme song|theme]]. The "Transformers, robots in disguise" clip used in the rock rendition of the theme seems to be taken from the original G1 Season 1 theme song. This trailer is composed mostly of actual gameplay footage with a smattering of cut scene footage thrown in.
: [Earth is not going to war.] [War is coming to Earth.] [War starts May 2004]

* '''PlayStation 2 Armada game trailer 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft-W960oR68 1:21]
: Notes: Scenes of nature are followed by the Decepticons' arrival and subsequent battles with the Autobots.
: [The ultimate conflict begins.]

* '''PlayStation 2 Armada game trailer 3''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt3WK1eHCZo 2:04]
: Notes: A Decepticon army is shown attacking on Cybertron. Megatron's fist defiantly raises up through an Autobot sigil. As missiles fly by, Hot Shot and Red Alert jump down from a high door. They land and look up to see Megatron and Optimus Prime engaging in a hand to hand battle. Megatron gets the upperhand, picks up Prime by his head and utters a [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|famous line about eternity]]. He then looks over to see Hot Shot and Red Alert now looking down over a Cybertronian freeway as battles rage on. Apparently, the Megatron/Prime battle was somehow not interesting enough. Megatron resumes his beating, whipping Prime into a wall. He then grabs Prime by the head again and thrusts him back into the wall. He continues reprising the famous conversation, declaring that "It's over, Prime.". Suddenly, a Mini-Con energy wave beams down between the two leaders, drawing Megatron's attention. It shows visions of the Mini-Cons landing on Earth. Megatron gives a command to the Decepticons (in general) to trace the wave's origin. Prime tells the Autobots that they must stop Megatron.
: [Planet CYBERTRON] [NOW] Megatron: "I would've waited an eternity for this. It's over, Prime. The Mini-Cons...Decepticons trace the energy wave to it's origin." Optimus Prime: "Autobots, we must stop Megatron. Roll out!"

==Energon==
''Transformers: Energon'' may have some of the least thematically consistent toy segments of any series' commercials. All of the ads feature kids playing with the toys on a nondescript table tops. Earlier ads featured the kids playing on tables in industrial office looking spaces, while the later ads opted for a white table with alternating colored backdrops, red for Autobots and purple for Decepticons. Most of the ads uses the toy footage in a straightforward manner but the Deluxe Autobots ad uses rotoscoping to drop the video clips into the frame. The Air Team ad is an even further departure, dropping the kids altogether and just showing the toys against a weird gradient backdrop with the frame fitted into a weird CGI metallic honeycomb design. In general, the use of cartoon excerpts was toned down. This is possibly due to the cartoon animation's very undynamic motion being unsuitable for trying to make the toys look exciting or interesting. ''Energon'' featured the cartoon theme as the commercial music (itself recycled from the ''Robots in Disguise'' commercials from a few years prior), the first time since Beast Wars that any part of the cartoon theme was incorporated into the commercial.
===2004===
====Toys====
[[File:Energon Optimus and Scorponok Commercial.jpg||thumb|Energon Unicron? Where you been!?]]
* '''[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfT_Z-rZ9mU 15 sec]

: Narration: [[Even Keel]], with the cartoon's theme music.
: Toy segment: Kids playing with the toys on tabletop in what looks like a basement or maybe a warehouse.
: Notes: Energon [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] appears in the static shot of the toys at the end, as well as in the background of some of the other toy scenes. This suggests that the full thirty second version of the ad would feature Energon Unicron in a more prominent way.
: ''Transformers: Energon.'' Kid 1: "Earth's energon is mine!" Kid 2: "Not so fast Scorponok! Optimus! Powerlinx! '''Here's''' your energon!" Kid 1: "I'll be back Optimus Prime!" ''Transformers:Energon. Eachsoldseparatelybatteriesnotincludedactualchangetimewillvary.''

* '''[[Shockblast]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBluEuyNmfk 30 sec], [http://adland.tv/commercials/hasbro-transformers-energon-2-2004-015-usa 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpt of Shockblast turning around after transforming.
: Narration: Even Keel, with the cartoon's theme music.
: Toy segment: Kids play with the toys on a tabletop.
: Kidmation: Split screen of the two kids striking a pose and holding up their toys to the camera while mouthing along with "Robots In Disguise".
: ''Autobots vs Decepticons. Transformers: Energon. Shockblast is on the hunt for power.'' Kid 1: "We're taking this planet's Energon!" ''Only Jetfire and Energon Ironhide stand in his way.'' Kid 2: "Powerlinx and prepare for attack! Hyper power blast!" Kid 1: "That's not enough power to stop Optimus Prime." ''Transformers: Energon. Eachsoldseparatelybatteriesnotincludedactualchangetimewillvary.''

* '''Starscream, [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s, Deluxe Autobots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PYvg9YbVtg 30 sec], [http://adland.tv/commercials/hasbro-transformers-energon-2004-015-usa 15 sec]
: Narration: Even Keel.
: Toy segment: Various kids on viewscreens are rotoscoped into the frame like members of some sinister corporation's executive board.
: Kidmation: The three kids drop separately into the rotoscope and mouth along to the song while holding up [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] [[powerlinx]]ed with [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] powerlinxed with [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]].
: Notes: When the kids list off the deluxe Autobots, one of them yells Prowl. It's still not intimidating.
: ''Transformers: Energon. Decepticons attack with Hyper Power.'' Kid 1: "It's Starscream and the Terrorcons." Kid 2: "Going somewhere Autobots?" ''But the Autobot combiners fight back.'' Kid 1: "Autobots Powerlinx!" ''Create your own Powerlinx combinations with...'' Kid 1: "Rodimus!" Kid 2: "Inferno!" Kid 3: "Hotshot!" Kid 1: "Prowl!" ''Transformers: Energon. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.''

[[File:Energon Omega Supreme and Megatron Commercial.jpg||thumb|Oddly better quality than the show.]]
* '''Omega Supreme and Megatron''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePLyCXTU-s 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJHGWZh_5M 15 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpt: [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] spins around in space.
: Narration: Even Keel
: Toy segment: Two kids play with the toys on a tabletop. The background color coordinates with the faction of the toy being shown, with the appropriate [[insignia]] being used when each color initially appears.
: Kidmation: Two serious-faced kids on a split screen hold up Omega and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], while mouthing along with the hard rock [[theme song]].
: ''Autobots vs Decepticons. Transformers: Energon. The Autobots' largest robot has arrived on Earth. Omega Supreme. A Transformers of such awesome size and power, no Decepticon can stop him. Not even Megatron.'' Kid 1: "Your weapons are ''useless'' against <s>Prince of Space</s> ''him!''" Kid 2: "End of the line Megatron." ''Transformers: Energon. Actual change time will vary.''

====Cartoon====
* '''''Energon'' marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeTY5uN3lE 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts and a brief CGI scene featuring TOM 3.0.
: Narration: TOM 3.0 ([[Steve Blum]])
: ''Every Friday at five, Toonami's got a little something special. Next Friday,'' "Must have Energon!" ''the battle to control the Earth's supply of Energon is raging so hard (phrasing!), we're giving Optimus and the gang some extra airtime.'' "Now they're in trouble!" ''Check out four all new episodes of Transformers: Energon from five to seven. He who controls the energon, controls the universe.'' "That's our cue boys!"

[[File:Energon Thanksgiving Marathon Commercial.jpg||thumb|Why you're gonna wreck my holiday?]]
* '''Thanksgiving Day marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu6xI3ZsM1U 30 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''This Thanksgiving, all the world, will tremble. As the battle between good and evil escalates to galactic proportions.'' "Do it now!" ''Cartoon Network presents: a six hour marathon of Transformers: Energon. And be sure to watch the two world premiere episodes.'' "Whoa, that's incredible." ''Transformers: Energon. Thanksgiving Day from nine to three. Only on Cartoon Network.''

* '''''Transformers: Energon'' on Miguzi''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUmP0xpbS34 30 sec]
: Animation:
: Narration: Unknown.
: "Move out!" "Yes sir!" ''Your '''favorite''' Transformers are battling it out for the universe.'' "It's just like old times, isn't it?" ''Log on to CartoonNetwork.com forward slash Transformers to check brand new episodes, download new episodes online now and watch Transformers: Energon on Miguzi starting October fourth at six.'' "That's our cue boys!" ''Apply online, watch on Miguzi.''

==== Other ====
* '''VHS & DVD commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqkx77AB5M 15 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Transformers: Energon]]''.
: Narration: [[Jim Cummings]]
: Notes: Promotes the videos [[Paramount Pictures|"The Battle for Energon" and "The Return of Megatron"]].
: ''Transformers: Energon, on DVD and VHS: "The Return of Megatron" and "The Battle for Energon" are coming home!'' "Super mode!" ''You can be a part of the adventure with DVD bonus content.'' "That's incredible!" ''They're more than meets the eye! Transformers: Energon, coming October 12th. Each sold separately.''
:* '''VHS & DVD commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvqFxz7k80M 15 sec] - Edited from the previous commercial, advertising that the DVDs are "available now."

* '''VHS & DVD trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPA3zCcZI-w 1:11]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Transformers: Energon]]''.
: Narration: [[Jim Cummings]]
: Notes: Promotes the videos [[Paramount Pictures|"The Battle for Energon" and "The Return of Megatron"]]. Included with other Paramount home video releases.
: ''Hasbro and Paramount Home Entertainment present Transformers: Energon, coming to DVD and VHS for the first time ever! In a world that is constantly evolving, change means power—and power means everything.'' "Optimus Prime, super mode!" ''Especially on the planet Earth where a vital source of strength, energon, can be found.'' "The most powerful energy in the universe, Energon. It is in abundance on Earth." ''Now, the Decepticons need it to get stronger...'' "We'll need a lot more Energon." "Bring us more, bring us more!" ''The Autobots need it to survive...'' "Protect the energon mine at all costs." ''And when the eternal struggle continues, the countdown to extinction begins... This October, Hasbro's Transformers: Energon comes to DVD and VHS, with special bonus features only you can control. Transformers: Energon. Coming to DVD and VHS October 2004. More than meets the eye!''
:* '''VHS & DVD trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTIViodXYvU 1:16] - Edited from the previous commercial, advertising that the DVDs are "available now." ''Look for more Transformers adventures, coming soon!''

===2005===

* '''Air Team and Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddVPMX0Cy54 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IHPHSfF7g 20 sec]
: Animation: Cartoon excerpts: Optimus Prime forms his super mode; The [[Air Team]] forms [[Superion Maximus]], then attacks [[Constructicon Maximus]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].
: Narration: [[Dramatic Guy]] (30 second version), [[Fast guy]] (20 second version)
: Toy segment: Various shots of the toys in their [[robot mode]]s.
: Notes: This commercial appears to represent an alternate continuity. Optimus Prime is implied to have created either combiners in general or just the Air Team in particular. The twenty second version of the ad features a different narrator with a slightly different spiel that doesn't mention Optimus creating the combiners/Air Team.
: ''Transformers, robots in disguise, they're more than meets the eye! Optimus Prime. Autobot leader and protector of universal freedom. In the heat of the Powerlinx Battles, he creates a new way to fight in the quest for energon. Enter the Air Team. An elite group of five Autobot heroes. Using the power of combination, they create the ultimate robot to fight the Decepticon threat. Transformers: Energon. You can join the Powerlinx Battles. Available now. Each sold separately. Batteries not included.''
{{-}}

==Cybertron==
Hasbro seemingly cut back on advertising quantity for ''Transformers: Cybertron'' with only two known full 30 second ads produced and three fifteen second ads, two of which were created by trimming down the thirty second Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream ads into different cuts. One was merely a shorter version of the full ad, while the other focused solely on Starscream. Quality however, was up with the use of a live action story segment in the first ad and a return to using dioramas to highlight the toys in the second ad. Cartoon Network's advertising, which had featured Peter Cullen mostly by coincidence since he was one of the main Toonami narrators, leaned into that synergy for it's ads in [[2007]]. Presumably to help highlight and/or capitalize on his official return to the brand in that year's [[Transformers (film)|blockbuster film]], Cullen's narration would begin to consistently end with him reprising Optimus Prime's famous "[[Roll out]]!" command.

===2005===
==== Toys ====
[[File:Cybertron Large Figures Commercial.jpg||thumb|And you thought Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] was impressive.]]
* '''Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KezEaIGpXPc 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S1trNHOirU 15 sec]

: Narration: Dramatic Guy
: Live-action segment: A kid runs down a laser-lit passageway with a frisbee-sized [[Cyber Planet Key]], which he uses to unlock a giant door, which opens to reveal a giant CG ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]!
: Toy segment: Two kids playing with the toys in a very strange empty room with a shiny floor, red, blue and yellow lights shining from slighty above floor level on one end and apparently a single white light on the other end so you can see the toys. Optimus Prime uses his Cyber Key Power to take down [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], but the giant [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] has his own Cyber Key!
:''The key to a new Transformers world is in your hands! Transformers: Cybertron! NEW! Cyber Planet keys unlock hidden powers! Optimus Prime launches an attack to battle the evil Megatron, but the giant Starscream has his own Cyber Planet Key and won't go down without a fight! Unlock the power. Transformers: Cybertron. Sold separately, batteries not included, you can go to Transformers.com! Ask your parents first.''
:* '''Starscream''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjjDI-PGTo 15 sec] - Edited down from the previous commercial, with new narration focusing solely on Starscream.

==== Cartoon ====
*'''''Cybertron'' on Toonami''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNSt9LS_J54 30 sec]

: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts and a CGI scene of a Clyde explorer robot spray painting the ''Cybertron'' logo and airtime on a wall.
: Narration: TOM 3.0 ([[Steve Blum]])
: ''The destruction of Unicron has created a black hole, which threatens to swallow the planet.'' "Let's go!" ''Now the Autobots' only hope, is to find the ancient planet keys.'' "Prepare for battle!" ''But as usual the Decepticons aren't playing along.'' "Beat it, Megatron!" "Oh really?" ''Transformers: Cybertron. New episodes Saturdays at seven. Unlock the power.'' "Gotcha!" ''Only Toonami.''

*'''''Cybertron'' on the Kids' WB Aftertoons Show''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0BMiHDdaE0 10 sec]

: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts, the [[Kids' WB]] rendering of the Warner Brothers' studio lot.
: Narration: [[Mr. Action]]
: ''Re-energize your weekdays with Transformers: Cybertron. All new Monday through Friday at four thirty. On the Kids' WB Aftertoons Show.''

===2006===
====Toys====
[[File:CybAd DarkcrumplezoneEvacDownshift.jpg||thumb|Somehow more exciting than the TV show.]]
*'''Dark Crumplezone, Downshift, Evac''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDjPB6tVX2o 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_luH2TVKc 30 sec with sweepstakes tag], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2me-TcVwRas 15 sec]
: Animation: ''Transformers: Cybertron'' logo flips to Autobot sigil which flips to Decepticon sigil.
: Narration: Dramatic Guy
: Toy segment: A whole little plot plays out in an impressive-looking diorama environment. [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Dark Crumplezone]] steals a silver-bordered [[Earth]] Cyber Key! He transforms into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], uses the Cyber Key Power and races off with the heroic Autobots [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] in hot pursuit! Oh noes! Crumplezone shoves Downshift off the cliff-edge road they are racing on. Downshift is transformed and grabs Evac's rescue rope, then blasts Crumplezone into oblivion. The Key is saved!
: Notes: Oddly, and in contrast to previous commercials, [[Paul Oakenfold]]'s ''Cybertron'' [[theme song]] is not used. Instead, they appear to have reverted to the music used for the ''Transformers: Armada'' commercials. This is the first Transformers commercial to feature a diorama since the ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals commercials. An alternate 30 second version of this ad dedicates the last 10 to advertising the [[Get Your Key To Cybertron]] sweepstakes without actually naming the contest. For that matter, it provided few other details besides saying to go to Transformers.com.
:''Transformers: More than meets the eye! An evil Decepticon steals a powerful Cyber Key and changes modes to make his escape! And the heroic Autobots, Downshift and Evac, are in hot pursuit! But when the battle swerves out of control, only Transformers can change '''defeat''' into '''victory'''!. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary. Ask your parents to take you to Transformers.com!''

*'''Excellion, Wing Saber, Cannonball & Sky Shadow''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RUBThyfQuU 15 sec]
: Animation: Brief snippet of CGI Cybertron turning with a ''Transformers: Cybertron'' logo on it.
: Narration: Dramatic Guy
: Toy segment: Another little plot plays out, this time in a well done military airport diorama. [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]] is chased down a tarmac by [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] and [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] while time is running out...for something. However Wing Saber is right behind them and shoots down Sky Shadow with his electronics, causing him to crash into a mound of dirt off to the side. Wing Saber then transforms and lands in front of Cannonball and Excellion, kicking the former away.
: Notes: Once again the Armada commercial music is used. This ad is the first (and so far only known) one to use the [[subline imprint|Primus Unleashed subline imprint]].
: ''Transformers! Excellion's one the run from a Decepticon double team and time's running out. But the Autobot Wing Saber has a new flight plan. To change defeat, into victory! Transformers: Cybertron. Each sold separately.Batteries not included.Actual change time will vary.''

===2007===
==== Cartoon ====
*'''''Cybertron'' marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJcabPf5QEQ 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLWq-0At8X8 15 sec]
: Animation: Various cartoon excerpts.
: Narration: [[Peter Cullen]]
: ''All set to transform this summer?'' "Bring it on!" ''Well Toonami's got just the thing for you!'' "Brace yourselves!" ''Next Saturday at seven, we're giving you four back to back episodes of Transformers: Cybertron.'' "You still won't defeat me." "Try me." ''All you have to do, is sit there on your couch. It's the Transformers marathon. Next Saturday night from seven to nine. Roll out!'' "Right!" ''Only Toonami. On Cartoon Network.''

*'''Sneak peek after the ''Cybertron'' marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfSieHZvvb4 30 sec]
: Animation: Various Cybertron excerpts.
: Narration: Peter Cullen for the Cartoon Network section, unknown narrator for the movie disclaimer.
: Notes: This spot promoted a sneak preview of ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' that aired after a Saturday marathon of [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Transformers: Cybertron]]. Features several scenes from the movie, all of which were frequently used in promo spots.
: ''Can't wait to transform this summer?'' "Bring it on!" ''Well, Toonami's hooking you up VIP style.'' "That's a good thing right?" ''This Saturday night, we're showing you a bright and shiny sneak peak at the new Transformers movie, after the Transformers: Cybertron marathon. How's nineish for you? Let's roll out! Only Toonami. On Cartoon Network.'' ''Brought to you by Transformers. Rated PG-13. In theaters July 3rd.''

==Star Wars Transformers==
[[File:SW Transformers Commercial.jpg||thumb|Now the space wizards are robots, too!]]
Star Wars Transformers advertising leaned heavily into the Star Wars themeing, using the same style as the regular Star Wars toyline ads of the time.

===2006===
* '''Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwWHqkWJ1No 15 sec]
: Narration: 2006-2007 Guy.
: Toy segment: Two kids, one pseudo-dressed as a [[Sith]] Lord in a black hoodie and the other as a [[Jedi]] Knight in a beige polo and brown hoodie, play with [[Darth Vader]] and [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Obi-Wan]] respectively.
: Notes: Features excerpts of Darth Vader from ''Episode IV: A New Hope'' and ''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
:"I have you now!" ''NEW! Star Wars Transformers. Mech mode or vehicle mode. The battle for the universe rages on!'' "Most impressive." ''Star Wars Transformers. Each sold separately. Actual change time will vary.''

[[File:SWTF Millennium Falcon Commercial.jpg||thumb|Time to pull the wishbone!]]
* '''Millennium Falcon and Slave I''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbwqLTmuRA 30 sec]
: Narration: 2006-2007 Guy.
: Toy segment: Two unseen individuals demonstrate the play features of the [[Millennium Falcon]] and [[Slave I]] in front of a "Death Star interior" background.
: Notes: Features excerpts of [[Han Solo]] and [[Chewbacca]] in the Millennium Falcon from ''Episode IV: A New Hope'' and ''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
: ''Star Wars Transformers. The Slave-1 and the Millennium Falcon locked in combat. Suddenly the Slave I unleashes it's secret weapon, changing into the deviously destructive [[Boba Fett]] mech.'' "Oh yeah, watch this!" ''But the Millennium Falcon has a surprise of it's own, doubling it's power by changing into the heroic Han Solo and Chewbacca mechs.'' "Great shot kid, that was one in a million!" ''Star Wars Transformers. Millennium Falcon and Slave I sold separately.''

===2007===
[[File:SWTF Death Star Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''Death Star''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr5UtgsUK9Y 30 sec]
: Narration: 2006-2007 Guy.
: Toy segment: An unseen individual demonstrates the toy's features in front of a space background.
: Notes: Features an excerpt of the [[Death Star]] destroying Alderaan from ''Episode IV: A New Hope''.
: ''Star Wars Transformers. The Death Star has the firepower to destroy entire planets. And now another top secret weapon you've never seen before. The Star Wars Darth Vader Death Star, with a light up super laser. But this Death Star has Transformers technology, changing into the massive Darth Vader mech.'' "Join me on the dark side." Now you can control the most devastating power in the galaxy. Star Wars Transformers Darth Vader Death Star. Actual change time will vary.''
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==Attacktix==
A short lived tie-in with short commercials. No full 30 second ad has surfaced so far, only two slightly different versions of a fifteen second ad.

===2006===
[[File:Attacktix Commercial.jpg||thumb|I don't know. I think Prime could take him.]]
* '''Attacktix Intergalactic Showdown''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe9LDLUdJq8 15 sec]

:Narration: 2006-2007 Guy
:Toy segment: Group of kids battle with Star Wars and Transformers [[Attacktix]] figures upon a table top.
:"Optimus Prime beat Darth Vader? No. Way." ''Find out with Attacktix. New Transformers clash with Star Wars. You can pick your squad, pick your moves, and launch your attack in an intergalactic showdown. Who will be the last one standing? Attacktix battle figure game. Booster packs sold separately.''
:* '''Attacktix Intergalactic Showdown''' [http://adland.tv/commercials/hasbro-attacktix-battle-figure-game-star-wars-transformers-2006-15-us 15 sec] - Same as the previous commercial but with different toy footage, after the [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|''Cybertron'' Megatron]]/Darth Vader split screen, featuring Boba Fett, [[wikia:wookie:AT-RT|AT-RT]] and [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]]. Also has slightly different narration with "in an intergalactic showdown" replaced by the kids arguing "Star Wars!" "Transformers!".

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==Transformers (2007) ==
Fitting for a blockbuster movie event, ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' had an advertising campaign bigger than any other Transformers had gotten before.
{{main|Commercial/Transformers (2007)}}
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==Animated==
''Transformers Animated'' continued the new diorama trend started by the Cybertron Dark Crumplezone ad, using city scape dioramas for all it's ads. It also continued the trend from ''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' of using the cartoon theme song in the ads. Animation continued to be reduced, with only the first ad using anything beyond a clip of the logo from the cartoon intro.
===2007===
==== Cartoon ====
[[File:TFAnimatedTransformAndRolloutPremiereCommercial.jpg||thumb|"Here I come to save the day!"]]
*'''''Transform and Roll Out'' premiere''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYKMMX2gFLg 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[Transform and Roll Out]].
: Narration: [[Peter Cullen]]
: ''Bumblebee. Optimus Prime.'' "Roll out!" ''Megatron. And more...'' "Wanna see action kid?" ''...like you've never seen them before!'' "We aren't programmed for this kind of action!" "Consider this an upgrade." ''The Transformers are getting a fresh start and we're kicking off the animated series with the premiere of the hour and half Transformers: Animated special. The day after Christmas at eight PM. They're more than meets the eye! Only on Cartoon Network.''

*'''Series premiere promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv7H05Byz6g 30 sec]

: Animation: Excerpts from [[Transform and Roll Out]], [[The Thrill of the Hunt]], and [[Along Came a Spider]].
: Narration: Peter Cullen
: ''The Transformers are getting their own brand new series.'' "Whoa!" ''Check out Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and more in all new stories.'' "Optimus, look out!" ''All new action!'' "Evasive manuevers!" ''All new Transformers.'' "Not bad huh?" ''Transformers, the animated series, starting Saturday, January 5th at ten-thirty AM. They're more than meets the eye.'' "And I'm just getting warmed up!" ''Only on Cartoon Network.''

===2008===
==== Toys ====
[[File:Toycommercial-Animated01.jpg||thumb|Bulkhead isn't small! He's just faaaar away.]]
*'''Wave 1 & 2 Voyagers and Deluxes''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8G9qH5NfMQ 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Ocs3Hdt5I 15 sec]
:Animation: The logo screen from the cartoon intro and a cartoon excerpt of life in Detroit followed by [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] swooping down and firing.
:Narration: [[Dynamic!]]
:Toy segment: Inside a city diorama, the evil Starscream prepares to attack. He has the help of evil Decepticons [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and... [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]? Luckily, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] are there to save the day. Notice how Bulkhead is SHORTER than 'Bee.
:Notes: Has an end tag advertising the 'Battle Begins' Optimus Prime/Megatron two-pack.
:''New Transformers Animated. In the future, humans and robots live in peace, but the Decepticons have come to destroy it all. Can anyone stop the sinister Starscream? Luckily, the city has new protectors. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and the Autobots. They team up to take down the Decepticons and save the city. Transformers Animated. Each sold separately, actual change time will vary.'' ''Now you can see where it all started with the Optimus Prime/Megatron DVD and figure pack.

* '''Leader Megatron and Rollout Command Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aXyzrpB2eg 30 sec original], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv1HuBFFyPE 20 sec with Leader Class Bulkhead], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAUBeQj6xkM 15 sec, Prime only]
:Animation: The logo screen from the cartoon intro.
:Narration: Dynamic!
:Toy segment: Optimus Prime races through a city diorama to meet Megatron and show off his "amazing auto-spin technology!" gimmick.
:''Note'': An alternate 15 second version only features Rollout Command Optimus Prime. An alternate 20 second version of the commercial features Leader Class Bulkhead. ''And when Megatron attacks, '''Bulkhead''' is there for Autobot backup.''
:''Transformers Animated! Guarding the city is a twenty-four hour job for Optimus Prime, because the Decepticons can strike at any time. Megatron hungers for power.'' Megatron toy: "Where is the Allspark?" ''But Optimus rolls to the rescue with amazing Auto-Spin Technology! Now Rollout Command Optimus Prime gets ready for battle like never before!'' Optimus toy: "Bring it on!" ''One swing from his thundering Ultra Axe, and Megatron's down for the count. Thanks to new Rollout Command Optimus Prime. Transformers Animated figures sold separately. Actual change time will vary''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''YTV promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfSaBAIKXCY 30 sec]
: Animation: Scenes of the [[Elite Guard]] arriving on Earth, [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] standing by [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] shaking the hand of [[Augustus Edsel]], and Sentinel as just a head.
: Narration: Edward Glen (as Sentinel Prime)
: Notes: The animation is re-soundtracked with comedic background music and new narration from Sentinel Prime introducing himself to Captain Fanzone and explaining why it has to be robots.
:''Greetings Earth creatures. We're from Cybertron and we have come here to improve your lives.'' "Why did it hafta be robots?" ''Because we robots are big and strong and we like humans. We offer fashion tips.'' "Can't, not my size." ''We can help with exercises. Push, push, and two more, and two more. We can really help you get ahead in life.'' "Hhhhha ha ha!" "You promised you wouldn't laugh!" ''Get it? '''Ahead'''? Heh heh, eugh. Transformers Animated. Saturday at 11. Anime Crunch.''

* '''YTV promo 2''' 
: Animation: Excerpts of [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] swinging his nunchucks, [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]], [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] & [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]], [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] & [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] playing video games, Optimus Prime being sprayed in the face by water, Optimus Prime laughing at body-less Sentinel Prime, Bumblebee tapping his foot, Sentinel shaking the [[Augustus Edsel|mayor]]'s hand, Sari sneezing from a cold, [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and Bumblebee yelling "[[space barnacle]]s!" and Jazz recoiling in fear from Sari.
: Narration: Edward Glen
: Notes: The narrator talks about all the ways humans and Transformers are alike, using the animation as examples.

==== Other ====
[[File:Animated McDonalds Commercial Stunt McNugget.jpg||thumb]]
* '''[[McDonald's]] Happy Meal toys''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYEhwWDyyyM 30 sec]
:Notes: Ad starts with a segment titled "Stunt McNugget". A kid uses his Happy Meal milk bottle as mic while announcing the Stunt McNugget's attempt to jump a record seven apple slices. The Stunt McNugget, McNugget pierced on the end of straw with a helmet and cape attached, "flies" through a field with grandstands diorama the kids built from McDonald's food packaging and straws. Stunt McNugget overshoots and lands in dipping sauce, becoming "carmelized". The toy promo segment features kids playing with [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions|Animated Happy Meal Toys]] inside a giant, Happy Meal Box-shaped spaceship. Inexplicably, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|MOVIE Optimus Prime]] appears in the background.
:''Transformers toys change from vehicle to robot. There's one Transformers toy inside my McDonald's Happy Meal.''

*'''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]] teaser trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2SRjOKaSA 55 sec]
: Animation: Various excerpts from the cartoon with stock licensing images mixed in.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: The narrator gives some back story and describes the various game modes you can play to battle the dreaded Decepticons, led by Megatron and...Lockdown? Apparently he really is a Decepticon.
: ''Your mission orders have come in. Help the Autobots save New Droid City. Join the Autobot team on your Nintendo DS, and battle the dreaded Decepticons led by Megatron and Lockdown. Choose your favorite Autobot to play as. Like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead or Prowl. You can also play driving mode where you and the Autobot team race through the motorways in a face paced driving game. Or use teamwork to solve puzzles while fighting the enemy in combat puzzle mode. Plus, content you must unlock to see during your mission. '''Now''' you know your mission, grab your DS, join the team. Only available on Nintendo DS.''

*'''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]] trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5UsUoCSIy0 1:07]
:Notes:Various excerpts of gameplay and animation from the game are shown, interspersed with text narration and voice over clips from Megatron, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Prowl.
:"The time has come to take back Cybertron." [In this time of war] "Ha ha ha ha ha ha." [Victory] [Depends on teamwork] "Bumblebee to Prime, Bumblebee to Prime!" "Nice teamwork Autobots!" [Choose your Autobot] "Autobots, attack!" [Combine your powers] "Your turn Bumblebee." "Outta my way!" [Race against the enemy] "Initiating pursuit." "Fastest thing on wheels comin' through!" "Whoohoo, yeah!" [Battle Megatron] "Decepticons will rise again." "It's still three against one Megatron!" [The fate of Earth and Cybertron] [Is in your hands] "Cybertron, here I come!" [Transformers Animated The Game] [Coming October 2008]

===2009===
====Toys====
[[File:AnimatedJetfireandJetstormCommericalframes.jpg||thumb|This is ''not'' the only trace we have of this commercial.]]
* '''[[Safeguard (Animated)|Jetstorm and Jetfire]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bcDgh5krZk 30 sec]
:Animation: The logo screen from the cartoon intro.
:Narration: Dynamic!
:Toy segment: Jetfire and Jetstorm fly through a city diorama before transforming and combining.
: ''Transformers Animated. The new Autobot Elite Guards have arrived! Jetfire and Jetstorm. Twin brothers that go from jet '''to''' robot. But these heroes also have the power to combine, into the unstoppable Autobot, Safeguard. Double the strength, double the power! Keeping Earth safe from the Decepticons! Transformers. Actual change time will vary.''

====Cartoon====
*'''''TransWarped'' premiere''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNslpFyD0Ag 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[TransWarped]]
: Narration: [[Saturday Crush Zone]]
: ''Saturday Crushzone brings you a world premiere movie event. Transformers Animated: Transwarped.'' "This should be fun." ''When a traitor among the Autobots threatens to bring down Cybertron...'' "We...can't let that happen, can we?" ''You'll get more than one episode can hold.'' "You'll have to get past me first!" ''More than you bargained for.'' "Be careful what you wish for." ''And more than meets the eye.'' "Transform and roll out!" ''Saturday Crushzone presents Transformers Animated: Transwarped. Next Saturday at eight on Cartoon Network.''
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== Transformers: Crossovers ==
Not much is known about the advertising of ''[[Transformers: Crossovers]]''. To date, only one fifteen second ad for the first wave of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] toys has surfaced online.
=== 2008 ===
[[File:Marvel Crossovers Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''Marvel Wave 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W4hAWB2U-M 15sec]
: Animation: Cyber-mechanical drums grab an image of the Marvel logo with normal versions of the heroes drawn above it and flip the image, turning into a Marvel Crossovers version of the same.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: [[Spider-Man]], [[Iron Man]] and [[Hulk]] are chasing [[Venom (Marvel)|Venom]] through a rocky canyon diorama before Venom spins out in front of a fence. Cut to a still of Spidey and Venom in robot mode. Then the drums reveal a set of three view screen panels showing steps of Spider-Man's transformation. Jump cuts to the same three panel layout are done for Venom, Iron Man and The Hulk in succession. Back in the canyon, a camera briefly pans around a scene of Venom in a face off with the three heroes.
: ''Marvel Transformers Crossovers. The power to convert from vehicles to Marvel superheroes. The Spider-Man motorbike...and Venom muscle car. The Iron Man jet armor and the Hulk tech tank. Here come the first Marvel Transformers Crossovers ever. Each sold separately, actual change time may vary.''
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==Revenge of the Fallen==
Another blockbuster film (in scope at least), ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' got the heaviest push of any Transformers advertising campaign ever. It surpassed the original live action film's media blitz in every measure besides the number of film trailers.
{{main|Commercial/Revenge of the Fallen}}

==[[BotCon]]==
The one-time official US Transformers convention aired commercials in the market of whatever city the convention was being held in that year. This was in order to drum up business beyond that of the diehard fans making their yearly pilgrimage. Additionally, they hired fan creators [[DR.SMOOV]] and [[Randall Ng]] to produce CGI shorts to promote the convention online. These shorts typically featured ''The Transformers'' characters in their original forms (sometimes based on modern toys of those forms), though occasionally other characters would show up.

* Online Promos:
: "[[BotCon 2009: Join the Elite Guard!]]"
: "[[BotCon 2009!]]"
: "[[BotCon 2010 - Generation 2: Redux]]"
: "[[BotCon 2010 Promo]]"
: "[[Mega Spice -- The Transformer Your Fan Could Be Like]]"
: "[[Who is the Greatest Starscream Of All Time?]]"
: "[[BotCon 2012: Figure Reveal!]]"
: "[[Blaster VS Soundwave 2013]]"

[[File:BotCon 2009 Commercial.jpg||thumb]]
* '''BotCon 2009''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7QTxBPJ1a8 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Footage recorded at previous conventions plays while our narrator tells us about all the things we can see and do at [[BotCon 2009]]. The footage used was taken at [[BotCon 2006]] and [[BotCon 2007]]. One clip features [[Aaron Archer]] sitting at the Hasbro booth handing an unseen item to an unseen fan.
: "Attention Autobots and Decepticons!" ''Get ready to roll out as the Transformers annual BotCon convention is coming to Pasadena. See actual movie vehicles and thousands of Transformers toys. Meet the designers of the Transformers toys and other special guests. Compete in exciting Transformers activities. Kids twelve and under get in free with an adult. The first one hundred kids get a free Transformers toy. Join us May 30th and 31st at the Pasadena Convention Center. Visit BotCon.com for more info.'' "Transformers roll out!"

[[File:BotCon 2011 Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Truth in advertising.]]
* '''BotCon 2011''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymiplZCsmqs 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Footage recorded at previous conventions plays while our narrator tells us about all the things we can see and do at [[BotCon 2011]]. The footage appears to come from both the 2009 convention and [[BotCon 2010]]. Among the various clips is one featuring [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] at a panel from BotCon 2009. Correcting an oversight from the previous ad, this one has a clip of attendees doing what FunPub BotCon attendees do best: waiting in line.
: ''Calling all Transformers fans. The Transformers annual BotCon convention is coming to the Pasadena Convention Center June 4th through June 5th. Come be a part of one of the largest gatherings of Transformers fans ever. Tons of Transformers activities. Get the inside scoop on the newest Transformers products. Meet the designers of the Transformers toys and other special guests. Kids four and under get in free. Visit BotCon.com for more info. Transformers, roll out.''
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==War for Cybertron==
The [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' videogame]], like most modern major game releases, had several trailers released for it. These include a cinematic trailer, a gameplay trailer, a multiplayer trailer and a trailer produced for {{w|E3}}.
===2009===
[[File:WFC One Shall Stand Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|IT'S MECHAGODZILLA, AND HE'S GOT....glowing chest lights?]]
* '''Teaser Trailer''' [http://v.wordpress.com/wp-content/plugins/video/flvplayer.swf?ver=1.11&guid=kV2PWlEi 50 sec]
: Notes: A brief trailer showing a transmission from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] before first contact with [[Earth]]. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] speeds into battle, transforms in mid-air and charges with his fellow Autobots - slicing a Decepticon in half - and stopping as [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] launches his energy weapon.
: [Recovered Transmission] [Source: Satellite Alpha Centauri Cybertron] [Transmission Date: Prior To First Contact With Earth] [Transmission Broken...] [Recover All Transmissions At TransformersGame.Com]

* '''One Shall Stand Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFZrL0x63c8 2:13]
: Notes: Optimus Prime tells the story of the Transformers' war on Cybertron while a battle takes place between the opposing sides. He then comes to the rescue of a group of Autobots under attack by [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]. Prime laments the war while [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] feels the war is necessary. Their discussion of the war continues as individuals on both sides continue to fight. Eventually, the two factions form unified fronts and charge towards each other. The trailer ends just as Prime and Megatron start to clash. Narrated by [[Peter Cullen]] as Optimus Prime. The battle depicted in this trailer is the one shown in the transmission from the teaser trailer. This is the main trailer for the game.
: ''Cybertron. Our home. For generations it has been a peaceful world. Until pride and a lust for power, divided us. Now we fight. Enemies, who were once our brothers. Our tragic war has ravaged Cybertron.'' "It is a necessary war to return us to glory." "The Autobots will never sacrifice freedom." "The Decepticons will bring this world to order." "Our defeat would mean the end of everything." "My victory will mark a brilliant new beginning!" "One shall stand." "One shall fall."

[[File:WFC Gamplay Reveal Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Axeman Cometh.]]
* '''Gameplay Reveal Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC3fuBy-NJ8 1:35]
: Narration: Peter Cullen and text narration
: Notes: Optimus Prime tells us that Cybertron has never seen war until now and declares that the Autobots must stand as one against the Decepticon army.
: [Cybertron: Prior to first contact with Earth] ''Our home, Cybertron, has never felt, the wrath of war. It has never faced extermination, until now. Megatron and his forces will destroy this world and spread their tyranny throughout the galaxy. We must stand against this army as one.'' "Autobots, roll out!" [Experience the beginning] [Fight to the end]

* '''Multiplayer Character Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpn-TukQiSg 1:21]
: Narration: Text narration only
: Notes: The ability to create a custom multiplayer character and battles featuring such characters are heavily featured amongst other multiplayer footage.
: [Create your Transformers character] [Wage war online] [Become] [The Ultimate] [Weapon]

* '''Multiplayer Overview Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aAxxAJOMt8 1:37]
: Narration: [Peter Cullen] and text narration.
: Notes: The game's various multiplayer modes are demonstrated as Optimus Prime names each one of them.
: [Wage war online] "Our victory is assured!" "Autobots never admit defeat." ''Team Deathmatch.'' ''Conquest.'' "Decepticons, attack!" "Rauuuuuughhauugh!" "Grenade!" "Incoming!" "Rauugh!" "Meet your maker Decepticon!" "Autobots win the match!" ''[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]'' "And stay down!" "Decepticons have the bomb!" "Target eliminated." "Gotcha!" "Raugh! Bomb planted!" "Decepticons win the match!" [Become the utlimate weapon]

* '''E3 2010 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHP3jOzxUrc 1:33]
: Narration: Text narration only
: Notes: Various game scenes are shown as Optimus Prime and Megatron argue over whether the Autobots should leave Cybertron or stay and fight.
: "We have the power to put an end to what remains of the Autobots!" "Our defeat would mean the end of everything." "Take your Autobots and leave Cybertron forever!" "This is our home Megatron. We will stay. We will fight. And we will win." [Fight to the end] [In the war] [That started it all] [Become the ultimate weapon]

[[File:WFC Gamestop Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''So I walked in the room, held mah '''BOOMBOX''' high, And what happened next will blow your mind!'']]
* '''Gamestop Exclusive TV spot''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtyYt7oRMhs 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] arrives to the location of Megatron, [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] prompting Megatron to take off and leave Shockwave in charge. Pleased by Megatron's decision, Shockwave takes this opportunity to order Soundwave to transform into boombox mode and play music for him to shoot Autobots by. His choice of song? "[[The Touch]]"! Starscream is not enthused by this and asks "Why this song?". Shockwave replies that when Starscream's hit percentage exceeds Shockwave's then he can choose the soundtrack. Shockwave's Autobot blasting is ''in time'' to the song! Shockwave's voice is provided once again by [[Corey Burton]].
: Megatron: "Shockwave, you're in charge now." Shockwave: "Excellent." Starscream: "<sigh> Again?" Shockwave: "Soundwave, transform." Soundwave: "Affirmative." <transforms and starts playing ''The Touch''> Starscream: "Why this song?" Shockwave: "When your hit percentage exceeds mine, you may choose the soundtrack!" ''Unlock the Decepticons' second in command, Shockwave, only when you preorder Transformers: War for Cybertron at Gamestop. Power to the players. Rated T for Teen.''

* '''DLC Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqbQl4N5JME 1:00]
: Notes: Gameplay footage of the DLC soundtracked to [[Stan Bush]]'s ''[[Till All Are One (Transformers Theme)|Till All Are One]]''.
: [Onslaught] [Scattershot] [Shockwave] [Jazz] [Demolishor] [5 New Characters] [4 New Multi-Player Maps] [New Map and Character Pack Available 07.27.10]
: Errors: Scattershot is seen attacking Autobots, and Jazz and Silverbolt are seen in District, a Decepticon map.
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==2010 Transformers toyline==
This was the first time an entire Transformers toyline was advertised without there being some type of media directly tied to it. Since the toyline was a mishmash of styles, it only makes sense that the commercials were a bit of a stylistic mismash as well. They generally stuck to the idea of showing off the toys in outdoor cityscape dioramas, except for the Reveal the Shield ad that opted for a spaceship wreckage type diorama, but the graphical transitions and narrative styles varied considerably.
===2010===
[[File:PCC commercial.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|It's time to duel!]]
* '''[[Power Core Combiners]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxLrS3XwIaA 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI5w_Ql1LdE 15 sec]
: Narration: [[2006-2007 Guy]]
: Toy segment: [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] and [[Smolder (PCC)|Smolder]] seem to fly by buildings in robot mode while side-by-side in their own camera shots. Then [[Skyburst (PCC)|Skyburst]] flies to his drones before transforming, first to robot mode and then to combiner torso mode, in order to demonstrate [[Power Core Combination]]. [[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] combines with his drones and other Power Core Combiners are shown in their combined forms.
: ''Power Core Combiners! The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons is changing! New combiner technology lets a commander lead his Power Core drones OR combine forces with them to create a Bigger, BADder, BOT! With Power Core Combiners, the battle is always changing! More robots! More possibilites! More power at your command! Power Core Combiners.''

* '''Leader Starscream and Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdu-6NGC2sg 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ1I2qEIZKA 15 sec]
: Narration: 2006-2007 Guy
: Toy segment: [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] is located and hunted down by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]].
: Notes: The toy segment is followed by a plug for the [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] online game.
: ''NEW! Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons! Starscream has been located on Earth, preparing to attack. And the Autobots need your help to hunt him down. You can look for codes in specially marked packages. Enter them at Transformers.com, then hunt, locate and battle the Decepticons! Together, you and the Autobots have the power to stop Starscream! Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons. Each sold separately. Change time may vary. Ask a parent before going online.''

* '''Battle Ops Bumblebee''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtlT_JtH42I 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n94lcULZGGU 15 sec]
: Animation: Bumblebee flipping his mask down and looking at the camera for the introduction, Bumblebee continuing to look at the camera for the end.
: Narration: 2006-2007 Guy
: Toy segment: A four-way split screen shows clips of Bumblebee in all four of his modes, with one mode per quadrant. The quadrants then pull to the exterior to reveal a full size clip of his Guardian vehicle mode, followed by his Battle vehicle mode as the narrator begins to describe the four modes. He continues as a pair of hands transforms Bumblebee to his two robots modes and demonstrates the electronics for both modes.
: ''NEW! Battle Ops Bumblebee is a four in one warrior. Racing into action with two vehicles modes! Guardian and Battle! Bumblebee stands tall, converting into supersized robot guardian!'' Bee toy: "I will protect you." ''But when the Decepticons attack...'' Bee toy: "Shields down." ''...he powers up, ready to fight in battle mode!'' Bee toy: "Let's rock!" ''Four modes, one powerful Autobot! New Battle Ops Bumblebee! Change time may vary.''

[[File:2010 McDonalds Commercial.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
* '''McDonald's Happy Meal''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NETH0bv_FY 15 sec TF segment only]
: Notes:Three kids, one has curly hair, one has long hair and one has short hair, sit at a kitchen table eating their [[McDonald's]] Transformers Happy Meals. The curly-haired kid gets up to leave and declares "Bumblebee is gonna guard my McNuggets. If you take anything, he'll blast you back to Cybertron!". His friends call his bluff and, much to their surprise, find themselves floating in space.
: "Bumblebee is gonna guard my McNuggets. If you take anything, he'll blast you back to Cybertron!" "Yeah, right." ''You can take on the Decepticons with Transformers action figures. There's one inside your McDonald's Happy Meal.'' "I thought he was kidding."

* '''Reveal the Shield''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ImjgEnXV8s 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]], [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] strike dynamic poses in a poorly lit area resembling spaceship wreckage while the narrator provides the backstory. The spot ends with Rodimus, [[Grapple (G1)|Solar Storm Grappel]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]] stare down Cyclonus, Lugnut, ...and [[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]]? This must be [[Total War!|total war]].
:Notes: To be fair, Tracks being with the Decepticons does play into the whole unknown allegiance gimmick.
: ''New Transformers are arriving on Earth, to join the battle. Each one scans a unique vehicle form and brings new powers to the fight. But whose side are they on? Autobot or Decepticon? It's up to you to discover their alliegance. Reveal the Shield and find out.''

== Speed Stars ==
Being a new format for Transformers, Speed Stars ads made sure to point out that these toys were found in the ''vehicle'' aisle.
=== 2010 ===
[[File:Stealth Force Prime Ad.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
* '''Stealth Force Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HufDT8lmUX8 20 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime driving out from behind the [[Speed Stars]] logo.
: Narration: Dynamic!
: Toy segment: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] patrols a city street in Stealth Mode before switching Battle Mode to take on [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]. He is then joined as he speeds down the street by [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]].
: ''Introducing Speed Stars. Optimus Prime patrols the streets in stealth mode. And with a push of a button, he shifts into battle mode. Ready to take on Megatron! Speed Stars Transformers are gearing up and taking the battle to the road. New Speed Stars Transformers. Each sold sepearately, in the vehicle aisle.''

* '''Bumblebee Track Set''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvZT7CngRJk 20 sec]
: Narration: Dynamic!
: Toy segment: A kid plays with Bumblebee, having him zoom along his track set on a mission with an undisclosed purpose.
: Notes: A clip from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' of Optimus Prime decking Megatron is used to help highlight the set's smashable Megatron figure.
: ''Introducing Speed Stars. Bumblebee's on a mission, in the new Bumblebee Track Set. Launch into action. Crank it up! Max out the speed and defeat Megatron.'' Kid: "Yeah!" ''The new Speed Stars Transformers Bumblebee Track Set. Comes as shown. In the vehicle aisle.''

==Prime==
{{main|Commercial/Prime}}

==Dark of the Moon==
The third entry in the live action movie franchise, ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' had a hefty ad campaign like it's predecessors.
{{main|Commercial/Dark of the Moon}}

==Kre-O==
Kre-O flipped the animation/toy segment proportion of previous Transformers ads around. It focused almost entirely on CGI animation of the building sets, with only brief segments of the actual bricks being assembled and disassembled in fast motion. Kre-O's animation snippets started with straight forward action scenes. Beginning with the "[[The Great Brick Giveaway]]" contest ad however, they shifted to being more comedic with the Decepticons being depicted as largely hapless. It resulted in some of the most memorable Transformers ads since Beast Machines.

=== 2011===
[[File:Kre-oTransformersTeaserTrailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''KRE-O Transformers teaser trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcsNMTqpBAE 30 sec]
: Animation: CG Kre-O Transformers duke it out.
: Narration: [[KREO-O Deep Voice]].
: Notes: Uploaded [[June 30]], [[2011]]. Bumblebee's voice is not provided by [[Dan Gilvezan|any]] [[Mark Ryan|of]] [[Bumper Robinson|his]] [[Johnny Yong Bosch|previous]] [[Nicole Dubuc|voice]] [[Will Friedle|actors]]. In fact it sounds similar to the voice {{w|Seth Green}} uses for {{w|Family Guy|Chris Griffin}}.
:'' They came to our world... [[Commercial/Transformers (2007)|most have come to destroy us... some have come to protect us...]] and now there's a whole new way to battle, because the Transformers have never been built like this. New K-Reo Transformers. The Transformers battle has never been bigger.'' [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]: "Never been smaller either." ''The battle begins at KRE-O.com. As your parents before going online.'' "KRE-O!"

* '''KRE-O Transformers A''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24hYu-2CT5w 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24hYu-2CT5w 30 sec alternate]
: Animation: Same as the teaser trailer.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: The Bumblebee set is assembled, disassembled and reassembled.
: Notes: Very similar to the trailer, but with a different narrator, a slightly different narrative and an added toy segment briefly showing the Bumblebee set being built and rebuilt in fast motion. An alternate version of the ad has the same animation and narrative script but spoken by a different narrator.
: ''New KRE-O Transformers construction sets. They came to our world...most have come to destroy us...some have come to protect us... The Transformers are BUILT. TO. BATTLE. New KRE-O Transformers. Build in robot mode, rebuild in vehicle mode. And race to the next battle! New KRE-O Transformers construction sets. Each sold separately.'' "K-REO!"

* '''KRE-O Transformers Online Exclusive''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMYBJgfaAww 30 sec]
:Uploaded June 30, 2011.
: Animation: [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] battle [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]] and Bumblebee in the desert. The action scenes have scenes of the Bumblebee KREO set building itself and coming to life interspersed between them.
: Narration: KRE-O Deep Voice
:[The action builds...] [When you build!] ''The battle begins at KRE-O.com.'' "KRE-O!"

* '''KRE-O Transformers B''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLkidGBGqGE 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] battle [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]] and Bumblebee in the desert. The action scenes have scenes of the Bumblebee KREO set building itself and coming to life interspersed between them.
: Narration: Unknown,
: Notes: Similar to the online exclusive with different narration. The narrator tells a whopper by saying "You've never been able to build Transformers in bricks before." [[Built to Rule!|AHEM]].
: ''New KRE-O Transformers building sets. You've never been able to build Transformers in bricks before. '''Now''', you can build Optimus as a vehicle and rebuild him as a robot, to take out the Decepticons. Rebuild Bumblebee from a robot to a vehicle, to chase down the enemies and launch a full out attack. Build your favorite Transformers character with new KRE-O Transformers building sets. Each sold separately.'' "KRE-O!"

* '''[[The Great Brick Giveaway]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TZOYGgc3hw 30 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime walks through a desert and up to a huge stack of boxed KRE-O Transformers sets. As he walks, he tells us about the contest and dispenses with attacks from Starscream, Megatron and Shockwave in succession. Bumblebee talks about the contest rules in front of a flat screen monitor, on top of the giant stack of boxes.
: Narration: Unknown actors as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. The actor for Bumblebee is the same from the previous KRE-O ad.
: Optimus: ''It's a great brick giveaway at KRE-O.com! And there's a chance to win one prize every hour for six straight weeks! That's one thousand KRE-O construction sets!'' Bumblebee: ''With your parents' permission visit KRE-O.com for official rules. No purchase necessary, many will enter, few will win.'' "KRE-O!"

=== 2012 ===
[[File:KreoBattleForEnergonCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''"Battle for Energon" building set''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gADgqYuCH8U 30 sec]

: Animation: [[Tank Driver]] steals a shard of [[Dark Energon]] being held inside a bank. He is chased out by [[Security Officer (Kre-O)|Security Officer]] and runs into the foot of Megatron, knocking him onto his back. Megatron grabs the Dark Energon shard, but Tank Driver hangs on, even with energy beginning to radiate from the crystal. Megatron gets decked by Optimus Prime. Somewhere else in the city, Optimus Prime speeds through an intersection and carelessly rams Megatron in his tank mode while a [[human]] watches from the nearby sidewalk. The collision results in an explosion which forces the human to flee from projectile debris. Optimus and Megatron then duke it out in robot mode, with humans fleeing the scene. A kick to Megatron's face allows Prime to recover the dark energon. Kreon Optimus throws Kreon Megatron behind bars with Tank Driver occupying an adjacent cell.
: Narration: [[Dynamic!]].
: Toy segment: Sped up footage of the Prime and Megatron sets being built into robot form, torn down and then rebuilt into their vehicle forms.
: Notes: Uploaded [[October 30]], [[2012]].
: ''NEW. KRE-O Transformers building sets. The dark energon has been stolen. By Megatron. And only Optimus Prime can stop him! You can build these Transformers in robot mode. '''Or''' rebuild them in vehicle mode. Taking the Transformers battle to the streets! It's Megatron versus Optimus Prime in the Battle for Energon! New KRE-O Transformers building sets. With Optimus Prime, Megatron, and new Kreon figures.'' "KRE-O!"

=== 2013 ===
The 2013 Kre-O Transformers building sets were tied into the ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' subline. No other Kre-O ads are known to have been produced that year.

* '''KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-TXSPhsy0 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuVNtDTnmmE 15 sec]
: Animation: A huge Kreon battle takes place on a lightly forested field. [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] takes down [[Ripclaw]]. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] pounds [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] into parts, then blasts [[Tantrum (G1)|Headlock]]. This happens just before [[Scorch (G1)|Singe]] drives up, then transforms and leaps into a corkscrew spin, ending with a missile blast. Someone with a high pitched voice: (in dismay) "No, they're combining!" The Combaticons and Predacons combine. A blue generic, Springer, [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], and Singe are chased by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. This causes the generic and Warpath to run into each other and Silverbolt, of all bots, to complain that the combiners are showoffs. Ripclaw torches Springer's backside.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A pan through half of the Wave 1 Microchangers plus Silverbolt and [[Fireflight (G1)|Firestrike]]. Fast motion transformation of Singe, Springer, [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], and [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] to vehicle mode. Fast motion combination of the Predacons and Combaticons into Predaking and Bruticus, respectively. A pan through various Preview Wave, Wave 1, and Combiner Microchangers.
: Notes: Uploaded [[March 19]], [[2013]]. Silverbolt is not voiced by [[Charlie Adler]]. Involved in the mega battle scene are a number of duplicates, presumably due to the cost of working up a whole bunch of different CGI models. The scene includes two each of [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], [[Headstrong (G1)|Torox]] and [[Tantrum (G1)|Headlock]], three each of Ripclaw (one without wings), Springer, and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]], four [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]s, ''five'' Warpaths and '''''six''''' each of Silverbolt and Singe. Know that, surprisingly, there's only one [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].
: ''New from KRE-O! Transformers: Microchangers!'' "Catch ya on the flip side!" "Yeah!" ''You can build new Microchangers as robots, or rebuild them as vehicles for battle.'' "You're nothing!" "No, they're combining!" ''Watch out for all new combiners! Microchangers Combiners build together, into colossal Transformers robots!'' "IIIIII got them. I got them!" "Showoffs!" ''Collect them all and build your battle at KRE-O.com! Ask a parent first. All new KRE-O Microchangers and Combiners. Each sold separately.'' "KRE-O!" "Ow ow ow ow ow ow!"



=== 2014 ===
All of the 2014 Kre-O building sets were tied into that year's live action movie, ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Transformers: Age of Extinction]]''. As such all of that year's Kre-O advertising focused on those sets and the limited amount of non-AOE Kre-O product did not receive ads. There was a generic Kre-O ad however, which featured both the Transformers and Dungeons & Dragons Kre-O themes.

*'''K-REO: Build With Attitude''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5HMXAS4vqs 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from previous Kre-o Transformers and Dungeons & Dragons ads.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''In a world...built out of small plastic bricks...'' "Hit the bricks bud!" ''K-REO! Brings you an exciting way to build and play!'' "Time to build up!" ''From the robots of KRE-O Transformers, who are always armed and ready for a fight, to the orcs of KRE-O Dungeons & Dragons who find new ways to battle. Look for more Kreon videos and games at K-REO.com. Ask a parent first. K-REO, build with attitude.'' "K-REO!"

{{main|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force}}

=== 2015 ===
* '''Battle Changers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h20AJOLLzw 15 sec]
: Animation: Autobot logo built from Kre-O bricks. Grimlock finds out, to his surprise, that "With new Kre-o Battle Changers, you can build and convert!". Grimlock pauses from bashing Decepticons to test the claim by switching Bumblebee between modes until he breaks in half. Bumblebee reacts with audible disappointment: "Aw man!".
: Narration:
: Toy segment: Fast motion assembly and conversion of Bumblebee.
: Notes: Bumblebee is voiced by his usual unknown KRE-O voice actor. Grimlock is voiced by an unknown actor taking inspiration from [[Gregg Berger]]'s portrayal. The ending "KRE-O!" yell is handled by Grimlock this time instead of Bumblebee. We're guessing Bee was beside himself.
: ''With new KRE-O Battle Changers you can build '''and''' convert!'' "Me can? Robot! Car! Robot! Car! Robot!" "Aw man!" ''Build! Convert. And kick butt with new KRE-O Transformers Battle Changers. Each sold separately.'' "KRE-O!"

==Rescue Bots==
Rescue Bots brought back musical narration for its advertising, the first two years using a melody unique to the commercials, thereafter switching to shorter bits of singing to the tune of the cartoon theme. Rescue Bots also went back to the traditional balance of animation and live action segements, with some animation at the start of the ad followed by footage of kids playing with the toys.
=== 2011 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:RescueBotsOnlineExclusiveTrailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus' hopes of defending his 200 [[Units of length|mechanometer]] title were dashed by a pulled hamstring.]]
* '''Rescue Bots Online Exclusive trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RXpHdIoJFo 1:20]
: Notes: Uploaded August [[2011]]. The narrator introduces the concept of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]] while a young boy plays with the toys and demonstrates their features.
:{New from Transformers, Res-cue-Bots!} ''Rescue Bots are fun, easy to use Transformers toys, especially designed for your little hero. Perfect for preschoolers, Playskool Heroes brings the excitement of big boy brands to little boy hands with the all new Transformers Rescue Bots. Each Resuce Bot converts simply, so preschoolers can easily do it themselves, using gross motor skills to test twisting, pulling, and prying. Pull both ends of Bumblebee to change from car to robot. Then simply push them back together for vehicle mode. Bend Optimus Prime's legs down like a lever to convert into a robot and then push back to covert to truck. With Chase the Police Bot, you pull the lightbar to convert to robot, then push the light bar to change to vehicle mode. Use Heatwave's ladder like a lever to change into a robot. Push the ladder back down to covert to firetruck. Twist Blades' helicopter knob to change into a robot. Twist it the opposite direction to convert back to helicopter. And Boulder the Construction Bot. Pry his arms apart to turn into a robot. Then, push his arms back to change into a bulldozer. Transformers: Rescue Bots. All the fun of Transformers, made for little heroes.'' {Res-cue-Bots!}

* '''Rescue Bots figures and Fire Station Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZe8vnAINcs 30 sec]
: Animation: CGI [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Chase (RB)|Chase]], [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], and [[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]] come running (or flying) out of [[Fire Station Prime]]. Prime, Bumblebee and Chase watch as Heatwave puts out a fire. The whole group gets into a heroic V-formation.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A pan over of [[Fire Station Prime]], Optimus Prime, Bee, Boulder, and Blades. Close up of two sets of hands transforming Chase and Heatwave to robot mode simultaneously. [[Cody Burns]] is placed into Heatwave and driven out of Fire Station Prime. Fire Station Prime is transformed. Heatwave is transformed to robot mode again. Fire Station Prime is transformed again. [[Jack Tracker]] rides the elevator with his jetpack. The Fire Station's water cannon is used to put out a fire. Cody Burns slides down the fire pole. Chase transforms to car mode.
: Notes: The narration of this ad consists of an unknown singer singing about the heroism of the Rescue Bots and what's going on in the toy and animation clips.
: {New from Transformers! Res-cue-Bots! Rescue Robots sa-ving the day. Working with humans, the Rescue Bot way. Fire station changes to Optimus Prime. Heatwave! Put out those fires crew. Rescue Bots ready any time. To put out fires and team up with youuuuuuuuuu! Res-cue-Bots! Rescue Robots sa-ving the day. Working together, the Rescue Bot way. Res-cue-Bots!} ''Transformers: Rescue Bots. Fire Station Prime and figures each sold separately. Heroes start here.''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''[[Family of Heroes|Sneak]] [[Under Pressure|Preview]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvmWguZ6VXc 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: ''Saturday!'' "Follow these coordinates." ''The Hub transforms your morning with an all-new sneak peak.'' "Robots! Transform!" ''New Autobots...'' "We are happy to join the battle sir." ''...new adventures...brand new series.'' "Less talk, more action." ''Be the first to catch the hour long Hub sneak peak.'' "Thought you'd never ask." ''Transformers: Rescue Bots. Saturday starting at noon Eastern, 9AM Pacific. Only on the Hub.'' "Roll to the rescue!"

=== 2012 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:RescueBotsMobileHeadquartersCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Mobile Headquarters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWSNpre6NBE 15 sec]
: Animation: The same clip of CGI Autobots getting into a V-formation as used in the previous commercial.
: Narration: [[Rescue Bot Guy]]
: Toy segment: The ladder of the headquarters is raised with Cody Burns in the basket. The vehicle is converted to base mode and Cody is dropped into the passenger compartment of Optimus Prime. Prime rolls out from the headquarters.
: Notes: The narration is a song again with different words but the same tune.
: {Trannnsformers: Rescue Bots, it's time to roll. Chase and Heatwave out on patrol. Open up headquarters, don't delay. Roll out with Optimus and save the daaay! Res-cue-Bots!} ''Transformers Rescue Bots and Mobile Headquarters each sold separately. Batteries not included.''

* '''Bots & Robbers Police Headquarters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5BjayxBJ7s 15 sec]
: Animation: CGI Autobots forming into a V-formation.
: Narration: [[Rescue Bot Guy]]
: Toy segment: Chase is deployed from the police headquarters; he returns to the headquarters and locks the criminal in the jail cell.
: Notes: This ad has yet another narration song. The playset is referred to as the Rescue Bots Police Headquarters in the ad.
: {Trannnsformers: Rescue Bots, are on the scene. First to respond, they work as a team. Chase the Police Bot speeds away, catches the robber and saves the daaay! Res-cue-Bots!} ''Transformers Police Headquarters and Rescue bots figures, each sold separately.''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''Season 1 premiere promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMZqT8GzAZg 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: ''Coming to the Hub on Saturdays. When you're in need...'' "Rescue Bots, Roll to the Rescue!" ''They're the first on the scene.'' "Wherever there is an emergency, there are Rescue Bots." ''Heatwave, Chase, Boulder, and Blades!'' "Hi." ''They've got a mission to serve and protect [[Griffin Rock|our planet]], and that's just what they planned to do!'' "Yeah, what he said." ''Roll out, with the Transformers Rescue Bots. Only on the Hub. Check local listings.''

* '''Season 1 promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To6iSieJVOY 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: ''Saturdays on The Hub.'' "Rescue Bots, Roll to the Rescue!" ''They're the first on the scene.'' "Wherever there is an emergency, there are Rescue Bots." ''Heatwave, Chase, Boulder, and Blades!'' "Hi." ''They've got a mission to serve and protect [[Griffin Rock|our planet]], and that's just what they planned to do!'' "Preferably with high speed pursuits." "Now you're talking!" ''Transformers: Rescue Bots. Check local listings, only on The Hub.'' "We are happy to join the battle, sir."

* '''Season 1 [[It's a Bot Time|2]]-[[Bot to the Future|parter]] promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikd0LRByc9A 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: "What did Morocco do to Griffin Rock?" "Whatever it was, we have to undo it." ''Saturday on The Hub. Bumblebee and Optimus Prime join the Rescue Bots.'' "We suspected you might need some assistance." ''And in order to foil Doctor Morocco's evil plan--'' "Capture those robots." ''they'll need all the help they can get.'' "They've walled us in." ''A special 2-part episode of Transformers: Rescue Bots.'' "I like the sound of that." ''Check local listings. It can happen, only on The Hub.''

==== Other ====
* '''Rescue Bots "Roll to the Rescue" DVD and The Adventures of Chuck and Friends DVD''' [http://www.ispot.tv/ad/77wI/the-adentures-of-chuck-and-friends-transformers-rescue-bots-dvd 15 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the ''Transformers: Rescue Bots'' and ''{{w|The Adventures of Chuck and Friends}}'' cartoons.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Excerpts of animation play as the narrator tells us about "two new DVDs rolling out tons of fun" that are "packed with fun-filled adventures and activities".
: ''Two new DVDs, rolling out tons of fun.'' "Muffler's up!" "Friends for the long haul!" "Rescue Bots, roll to the rescue!" ''Packed with fun-filled adventures and activities. Now available at Target. Rated TV-Y and TV-Y7''

=== 2013 ===
==== Toys ====
* '''Energize figures''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URF5AjMVmkc 15 sec]
: Animation: Bumblebee and Heatwave race to the scene of a burning building and a road that's splitting apart. All the Autobots raise their Energize tools to the air; Bumblebee uses his jackhammer to demolish rubble. Heatwave uses his "water" cannon to put out a fire.
: Narration: [[Rescue Bot Guy]]
: Toy segment: Bee and Heatwave are pushed along, then Bee is transformed. Group shot of all the figures in robot mode. Bumblebee breaks through a wall in robot mode, then Boulder does the same in vehicle mode. Heatwave deals with a burning building. Two kids celebrate while all the figures stand in front of them.
: Notes: Sadly, there's no catchy tune this time.
: ''Emergency! Transformers: Rescue Bots respond! When disaster strikes, Rescue Bots convert to robots. With all new Energize tools. New tools, new rescues. Transformers: Rescue Bots. Each sold separately.''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''Marathon promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Otbnk4H74 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: ''Saturday at 12:00 PM Eastern. Have no fear, The Hub is here--'' "Rescue Bots, Roll to the Rescue!" ''to save your Saturday! We're amping up your afternoon with eight episodes of Transformers: Rescue Bots right in a row. By adding action, diverting danger--'' "It's go time." ''and saving your Saturday from total disaster.'' (explosion) "This is a job for heavy machinery." ''Transform your Saturday with Transformers: Rescue Bots. Saturday at 12:00 PM Eastern, 9:00 Pacific, only on The Hub.''

==== Other ====
[[File:BeamBoxCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"All right, Beatrice, there was no alien. The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."]]
* '''Beam Box Game System''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgtWopfjBXw 30 sec]
: Animation: Brief cartoon excerpt of Optimus Prime saying "Optimus Prime, race to the rescue!", projected on the wall of the "closet".
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A young boy invites his friends to step inside...his closet? It turns out to be a surprisingly roomy closet that resembles a dimly lit warehouse. The boy inserts his [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] figure inside his [[Beam Box]] and tells his friends: "Prepare to be amazed!". Optimus Prime is then beamed into a magically appearing video screen. The narrator then proceeds to explain how the Beam Box "beams" the figures into various video games as the kids are shown playing the games.
: Notes: The animation retains the original voice over from [[Peter Cullen]].
: "Guys, step inside. Prepare to be amazed." "Optimus Prime, race to the rescue!" ''Transformers all new Beam Box Gaming System! Insert your Beam Box Rescue Bot and magically beam him into your TV! For cool new Transformers games! And, you can play a new action packed adventure with each new Transformers figure! NEW! Transformers Beam Box. Into the box, out of this world! Comes with one figure. Others sold separately. Batteries not included.''

=== 2014 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:RescueBotsOptimusPrimalCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Rescue Dinobots featuring Optimus Primal''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE9vthWhqTg 30 sec]
: Animation/Kidmation:'' Kidmation is back! The boy playing with his Optimus Primal toy, becomes a Rescue Bots animated version of himself and directs Optimus and Heatwave to "roar and rescue" Chase.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A boy plays with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Rescue Bots|Optimus Primal]] and [[Heatwave (RB)#electronicdinobottoy|Electronic Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot]] on a living room coffee table.
: Notes: We're back to having a song, but now it's a variation of the cartoon's theme song..
: {Rescue Bots! Optimus Primal!} Boy: "Activate Dino Mode!" Toy: "Transform and roar out!" {Change into dino, just one twist.} Boy: "Roar and rescue!" {Rescue Bots, save, serve, and assist. With you there to guide them and show them the way, Rescue Bots are sav-ing the dayyyyyy!} Boy: "Whoa!" {Rescue Bots! Res-cue Dinobots!} ''Transformers, Rescue Dinobots featuring Optimus Primal. Each sold separately. Batteries not included.'' {Rescue Bots!}

[[File:MixableMashableHeroesCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Mixable, Mashable Heroes''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUt775EkIS0 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Mr. Potato Head]] works on Optimus Prime in his garage when a transmission comes over the radio telling all Autobots to roll out. The two combine into [[Optimash Prime]]. At the end, a Mr. Potato head with a Starscream body has his Bumblebee helmet spin around his head.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Three boys mix and match Potato Head parts on a living room table.
: "Calling all Autobots! Time to roll out!" ''NEW! Mr. Potato Head Transformers. Change this pocket size tater from vehicle to bot mode and mash him up as part Optimus Prime, part Bumblebee, and even Grimlock! New Mr. Potato Head Mashable Heroes, each sold separately. Mr. Potato Head is ready to save the day!''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''Season 2 [[Road Trip|Premiere]]''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bciE8EjnMg0 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Live action: A kid does a front flip on a mat in his living room.
: (Cheering noises) "We're gonna need a bigger road." ''Saturday, March 1st.'' "Rescue Bots, Roll to the Rescue!" "I wanted to say that!" ''Your favorite Hub Network heroes are transforming with all-new adventures.'' (Grunt) "I can't believe it's real!" ''The all-new season of Transformers: Rescue Bots. Premieres Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 PM Eastern, 10:00 AM Pacific. Only on the Hub Network.'' "We're on our way!"

* '''Season 2 promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHGyKVfvIPg 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Live action: At the beginning, a mother grabs her son's face while holding a comb as if to approve his appearance. At the end, an older boy and girl do the robot dance.
: ''This Saturday!'' "Ready, everybody?" "Yep!" ''The Hub Network's Transformers: Rescue Bots is all-new.'' "Our fans will want to see everything!" ''With adventure so incredible, there's only one word to describe it:'' "Interesting." "Awesome." "Incredible." "Fascinating." "Uhhh...[[Gremlin]]s." (Gremlin squeals.) ''Okay, maybe not that word.'' "Let's move, team!" ''Don't miss an all-new Transformers: Rescue Bots. Check local listings. You don't wanna miss this, only on the Hub Network!''

* '''Season 2 Summer promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ1xcSwTKG8 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Live action: Shots of a group of kids jumping into and then swimming around in a pool, filmed from the pool's POV. Also a brief segment of the kids doing the robot in bathing suits, presumably poolside.
: ''Saturday! The Hub Network is heating up your summer with all-new episodes of Transformers: Rescue Bots.'' "Hold the elevator, what?" ''All-new episodes of Transformers: Rescue Bots. Every Saturday!'' "Sounds great." ''The Rescue Bots are rolling to rescue your summer from boredom.'' "Because we're awesome." ''Because for them, that's what summer vacation is all about.'' "That sounds about right." ''Transformers: Rescue Bots, all new Saturday at 1:30 PM Eastern, 12:30 Central. Only on the Hub Network. Making Family Fun.''

* '''Transformers July 4th Marathon''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzb56jIR7RI 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'', ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Transformers Prime: Predacons Rising]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
: Notes: This was a [[2014]] marathon featuring the re-titled ''Transformers: The Animated Movie'', ''Predacons Rising'', and various ''Rescue Bots'' episodes. It celebrated not only the American Independence Day holiday but also the thirtieth anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]].
: ''Friday, July 4th. Celebrate the Transformers' 30th Anniversary with the Hub Network. "Lock and load." ''Featuring three decades of Transformers action-- "Roll out." ''All. Day. Long.'' "Let's go for it." "Brace yourselves." ''There's fireworks a plenty--'' "Boom." ''with the 4th of July Transformers Marathon. Friday, July 4th, starting at 11:00 AM Eastern, 10:00 AM Central. Only on the Hub Network.''

* '''Season 3 Exclusive Preview''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IHKP0MO9_U 30 sec]
: Premiered [[July 24]], [[2014]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. The first 30 seconds features [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], [[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]], [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] transforming from vehicle mode to robot mode to dinosaur mode. The remaining 1:12 consists of various clips of Optimus Prime in dinosaur mode, set to an orchestral soundtrack.

=== 2015 ===
* '''High Tide Rescue Rig''' [https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AArK/transformers-rescue-bots-high-tide-rescue-rig-save-the-day 15 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Two kids play with the toys on the porch/deck of a beachfront house.
: {Rescue Bots!} Kid 1: "Someone needs help!" Kid 2: "High Tide, convert to submode." {Transformers High Tide Rescue Rig.} ''Whoa, High Tide, convert to sub mode and save the day!'' "Surf to the rescue!" ''Transformers: Rescue Bots high Tide Rescue Rig comes with one figure. Other figures each sold separately. Adult assembly required.''
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=== 2016 ===
====Toys====
[[File:Rescue Bots Griffin Rock Firehouse HQ Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Griffin Rock Firehouse Headquarters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoT3E8q64pQ 30 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime steps in front of the Griffin Rock Firehouse and states flatly that <s>Red Warrior needs food</s> "Rescue Bots need help".
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A boy runs into his bedroom which magically transforms into the command center of the Firehouse Headquarters. His clothes also magically transforms, into a swanky Rescue Bots jumpsuit. He plays with the playset sitting on a table in the center, issuing commands to the individual Rescue Bots. The end of the ad show him and his bedroom reverting back to their previous state as he continues to play with the toys.
: Notes: Optimus Prime's voice is not provided by Peter Cullen. The jumpsuit is not for sale. Awww.
: {Rescue bots! Firehouse headquarters!} Optimus: "Rescue Bots need help." ''For the first time ever '''you''' can take command of the new Rescue Bots Firehouse Headquarters.'' "Blades, permission to take off from the helipad. Convert and rescue! Boulder, activate the secret command tower and trigger the water cannon! Chase, need back up fast! Use the emergency vehicle launcher. Well done team." {Saving the day!} ''New Rescue Bots Firehouse Headquarters playset comes as shown. Other Rescue Bots figures sold separately. Jumpsuit not for sale.'' "Playskool. He-Roes!"
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* '''Griffin Rock Garage''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6QvOk5IOg4 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Heatwave (RB)|Hook and Ladder Heatwave]], [[Medix (RB)|Medix]], [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]], and [[Drake (RB)|Drake]] take off from the Firehouse Headquarters.
: Narration: Unknown narrator with an Australian accent.
: Toy segment: Two kids play with the toys on a table, in front of a cityscape background.
: Notes: This appears to be the first and only instance of a US Transformers ad using narration with a non-American accent.
: {Rescue Bots!} ''Emergency! There's a fire! Roll to the rescue, and join the Transformers Rescue Bots on their mission. Be ready for action and team up to put out the fire. Then, transform the Rescue Bots and save the day! Rescue Bots figures and playsets, out now.''

====Cartoon====
* '''Season Four Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AMtaV5bcCY 1:47]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: [The Burns Family & Rescue Bots Are Back!] Chase: "Being a Rescue Bot is about saving, serving and protecting those in need." Dani Burns: "Get in, hurry!" [New Rescues!] Blades: "Let's go for it!" [More Action!] Medix: "Whoa...High Tide!" Chase: "Power up and energize!" [Plus A New Team Member] Hot Shot: "This. Is. Epic." Charlie Burns: "Noble!" Blades: "It's high five time!" Hot Shot: "Sweet!" Heatwave: "Rescue Bots, roll to the rescue!"
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=== 2017 ===
* '''Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU915LDHmFw 30 sec]
: Narration: Rescue Bots guy.
: Toy segment: A father and son act out an avalanche emergency rescue in their living room, using pillows precariously piled on the back of the couch as the avalanche.
: ''Transformers: Rescue Bots.'' Dad: "Rescue Bot reporting to base. We have an avalanche situation. Send back up immediately." Son: "Autobots, we gotta stop that avalanche. Extend the track, and roll out for rescue." Dad: "Hurry, the hillside's crumbling!" Son: "Bumblebee, Blurr, we're running out of time get ready to launch! Altogether now..." Both: "Push!" {Heroes at playayayay...!} ''Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer. Adult assembly required. Additional Flip Racers sold separately.''
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* '''Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5cBLLuqIDM 15 sec]
: Animation: A fluttering checkered flag with the Rescue Bots logo superimposed on top.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A boy and girl play with the playset in front of a raceway background.
: Notes: The announcer does his best auto race announcer voice, complete with echo effect.
: Boy: "It's here!" ''The Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer! Choose. Your. Flip Racer! Take your place...'' Boy: "And they're off!" ''Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer. Additional Flip Racers sold separately. Adult assembly required.''
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=== 2018 ===
[[File:Rescue Bots Rescue Guard Bumblebee Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Rescue Guard Bumblebee''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p72YVvgcl8A 15 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A kid uses his toys and an obstacle course built from household items to retrieve tools for his Dad who's working on a car.
: Notes: Talk about being on-brand, not only is the father wearing an Autobot logo t-shirt, but he has two Autobot logos on his toolchest: one on the front and one inside the lid!
: ''Transformers: Rescue Bots.'' "Can you reach my tools?" "We have a mission! Clear the way! Gear up." ''Start your mission with Transformers Rescue Bots Rescue Guard Bumblebee.''
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== Bot Shots ==
Bot Shots commercials used a blend of CGI animation and live action footage to set up a fictional world where all the Bot Shots characters are eager to bust out of wherever their human owners keep them, in order to fight. This led to the incongrous characterization of Optimus Prime being a hothead who can be goaded into a fight at the drop of the hat. Judging by their voices, all Bot Shots apparently have a habit of inhaling helium.
=== 2012 ===
[[File:BotShotsOnlineBattleGameTeaserTrailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Round 1, FIGHT!]]
* '''Bot Shots Online Battle Game teaser trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhQEQOzEzps 30 sec]
: Animation: Bumblebee and Starscream trade attacks.
: Notes: A CGI [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] are used to explain the mechanics of the Bot Shots game. Each "x beats y" combination of attacks is shown followed by Bumblebee beating up Starscream with the winning attack. There is no narration in this trailer.
: [Experience Transformers like never before!] [Small bots.] [Big attitude.] [Coming March 2012.] [Battle online at Transformers.com.]

* '''Bot Shots''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsx-Z5vQ-6M 30 sec]
: Animation: CGI [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] collide in vehicle mode, then transform and battle. CGI Bumblebee and Starscream have their own confrontation. Bumblebee bursts through the end shot.
: Narration: Dynamic!
: Toy segment: Two school lockers, with Autobot and Decepticon logos, shudder and shake. Two bookbags, that also have Autobot and Decepticons logos, bulge and glow with red and purple light. The lockers then glow and bulge themselves before a Bot Shot bursts out of each one. Bot Shots break out of the bookbags too, shooting through several full bookshelves before colliding. The Bot Shots from the lockers collide in a hallway. The narrator then describes the Bot Shots while their features are demonstrated on a table...somewhere.
: ''NEW Transformers Bot Shots! New Bots Shots are born to bash! Choose your power, launch into battle, crash your bot, and win! Or take the battle online at Transformers.com with parent's permission. New Bots Shots. Small bots, big attitude. Sold separately.'' Bumblebee: "Yeah, Bot-Shots!"

[[File:BotShotsBattleForTheMatrixCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Battle For The Matrix''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMqbwoxMVt0 30 sec]
: Animation: The same Optimus Prime/Megatron and Bumblebee/Starscream scenes from the previous ad.
: Live action: CGI Megatron goads Prime into a fight from the window of a neighboring house. Prime takes the bait and they charge at each other, ripping through the walls of the houses.
: Narration: Dynamic!
: Toy segment: Demonstration of the Optimus Prime and Megatron figures battling and launching from their launchers.
: Notes: Megatron and Optimus Prime both have high pitched voices created via sped up playback. As a result both sound similar to Bumblebee whose voice has the same processing.
: ''NEW Transformers Bot Shots!'' Megatron: "Hey you!" Prime: "Who me?" Megatron: "Yeah, you! Bring it!" Prime: "Oh, let's do this!" "You want a piece of this?" "You got it!" ''New Bots Shots are born to bash! Choose your power, launch into battle, crash your bot, and win! Take the battle online at Transformers.com with parent's permission. Battle for the Matrix comes as shown. Other figures sold separately.'' Bumblebee: "Want some of this? Ha, huh! Yeah, Bot-Shots!"

=== 2013 ===
* '''Dragon Track''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfuj72wsNNQ 30 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime collides with Megatron, but this time it's the version of Megatron that comes with the [[Bot Shots (toyline)#Dragon Track|Dragon Track]].
: Live action: Startled onlookers witness [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] bursting through the door of a subway car in order to goad Optimus Prime into a fight. Being the macho idiot that he apparently he is in this universe, Prime takes the bait again and the two charge at each other.
: Narration: Dynamic!
: Toy segment: The Dragon Track is demonstrated and the new moves it allows the Bot Shots to perform are highlighted.
: Notes: The ad also includes a plug for "bashing new beasts" at Transformers.com.
: ''NEW! Transformers Beast Hunters!'' "Bot Shots!" Scourge: "Hey Bot, it's go time!" Optimus Prime: "Oh yeah Beast? Bring it on!" ''The all new Dragon Track! A new Beast Hunter battleground and new moves let you flip, jump and spin! Collect them all! And you can bash new beasts at Transformers.com with parents' permission. New Transformers Dragon Track! Comes with two figures. Other figures each sold separately.'' Scourge: "Beast Hunters! Bot-Shots!"

== Fall of Cybertron ==
''Fall of Cybertron'' may be the most advertised Transformers video game of all time, exceeding its predecessor ''War For Cybertron'' with seven trailers and a tv commercial.
=== 2011 ===
[[File:FOCTeaserTrailerGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And here we see Yankee slugger Babe Ruth approaching home plate...]]
* '''Teaser Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhMsfJcQKSk 44 sec]
: Notes: A series of black and white (with some red highlights) clips of [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] walking through a Cybertronian city, dragging his sword behind him. He then stabs the sword into the ground before transforming to dinosaur mode and roaring. There is no narration via voice or text, save for the ''Fall of Cybertron'' logo at the end.

* '''Cinematic Teaser''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVsINYfFG5Q 16 sec]
: Animation: Brief snippets of Prime looking stern, Ironhide decking Starscream, the Autobots standing together, Grimlock transforming, and Grimlock roaring.
: [Prepare] [For The Fall] [Transformers: Fall of Cybertron] [VGA Video Game Awards 12.10.11 Live]

* '''VGA Cinematic Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3E358n7pcI 1:48]
: Animation: Optimus Prime carries an injured Bumblebee away from battle. Starscream flies in, transforms, and tries to slice at Prime with his sword, only to get cut off by Ironhide's fist. Prime continues on, as Jazz fires a blast with his gun shoved into Soundwave's gut. He finally sets Bumblebee down in a clearing, standing up to face the battle alongside Jazz and Ironhide. Megatron stomps on a generic before looking up and noticing the Autobots looking down on the battlefield. He signals the Decepticons to attack Prime, Ironhide and Jazz. The Combaticons form Bruticus, but Prime has backup in the form of the Dinobots. They nod to each other, then Grimlock slams his sword into the ground and transforms to T-Rex mode. The trailer ends with him exhaling a massive amount of flame.
: Notes: This trailer has no narration, instead being soundtracked by {{w|Puscifer}}'s song ''The Humbling River''. The trailer has a rather slow and dramatic pace to it. This trailer debuted during the 2011 Video Game Awards on [[December 10]]th, [[2011]].

=== 2012 ===
* '''E3 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyW5KMMDjZw 2:11]
: Animation: A war rages on Cybertron between the Autobots and Decepticons. Jazz and the Dinobots take on Bruticus. Megatron and Optimus Prime battle their way towards each other, with Shockwave and Starscream joining Megatron. Optimus takes on all three, quickly dispensing with the subordinates before clashing with Megatron himself. After a brief skirmish, Prime takes a knee and pounds his fist into the ground, causing the ground to open up between Prime and the Decepticons. The opening "ground" turns out to be the Autobot City, Metroplex, heeding the call of the last Prime.
: Notes: The ad has no narration, instead being soundtracked by {{w|Everlove}}'s alt rock cover of {{w|Siouxsie and the Banshees}}' song ''Cities in Dust''. The end features a plug for the G1 Retro Pack.

:The story of this trailer seems to follow the VGA Cinematic Trailer above, since some of the story beats from the first trailer appears to be followed up on in the second.
: "Metroplex heeds the call of the last Prime."

* '''Multiplayer Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9koyQmyVh0 1:35]
: Notes: Features game excerpts of Snarl's dead torso, Warpath running, a firefight on a bridge, fast flipping between various character creation options, a pan out from a Titan style character build to a collage of multiplayer character builds, various other battle scenes, a series of pans around the multiplayer maps, Bumblebee getting blasted, Ratchet, Warpath & Prime coming to his aid, and another battle scene montage with another shot of the remnants of Snarl. The end features a plug for the G1 Retro Pack.
: [Build Your Own Transformers Character] [10 Multiplayer Maps] [Co-Op Escalation Mode]

* '''Launch Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crNxuIfEwaA 1:44]
: Notes: Cybertron has been ravaged by the war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Optimus Prime realizes the planet can no longer sustain them and that only one [[Ark (WFC)|transport]] remains. Megatron places the blame for the current situation on Prime. Both sides make plans to journey to another planet. One, according to Shockwave, that is [[Earth|primitive but rich in raw energy]]. Grimlock disagrees with the idea of escaping to another planet, preferring to stand and fight. Metroplex heeds the call of the "Last Prime".
: ''Cybertron. The homeworld we Autobots have strived to protect from the Decepticons, can no longer sustain us. I can only be certain of this: just one transport remains.'' [The Fall Of Their World] Megatron: "This is what you chose Prime, when you defied me! All this, is your doing." [Is The Beginning Of Their Legend.] Shockwave: "The world is primitive, but rich in raw energy." ["Most anticipated game of 2012" -EGMNow.com] Grimlock: "You're weak Optimus! You run when you should fight!" ["A must have game for all Transformers fans" -CBSNews.com Gamecore] Metroplex: "Metroplex heeds the call of the last Prime." ["An E3 2012 Best of Show winner" -Game Informer]

[[File:FOCRetroOptimusPrimeTrailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Retro Optimus Prime trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFvFo7SpVzI 30 sec]
: Animation: Starscream leads the Decepticons in an attack, only for G1 Optimus Prime to show up and [[The Touch|recreate a scene]] from [[The Transformers: The Movie]].
: Notes: Starscream and Optimus Prime's voices are provided by their usual ''Fall of Cybertron'' actors.
: Starscream: "Decepticons, attack, ATTACK!" <truck horn followed by familiar music cue> [Unlock history with the G1 retro pack] "Autobots, roll out!"

* '''Commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e99eyv7-oZI 90 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baf0nYhmYgg 30 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime carries Bumblebee away from a battle. He stands over Bumblebee with [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]], ready for a fight. Megatron stomps and smashes a generic Autobot. He commands the Combaticons to attack and they combine into Bruticus. Swoop and Slug transform and take off. They join the other Dinobots to take on Bruticus while Prime goes for Megatron. Megatron starts to gain the upper hand and goes for a killing blow. Before he can land it though, Prime calls upon Metroplex.
: ["An E3 2012 Best of Show winner" -Game Informer] ["One of the biggest XBox 360 games of 2012" -IGN] ["The epic Transformers story we've been waiting for" -Playstation: The Official Magazine] [At The End Of Their World] [Their Last Stand Begins] [Experience The Battle] [That Changed Their Fate] [And Decided Our Future]
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== Transformers: The Ride - 3D ==
[[Universal|Universal Studios]] has marketed [[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]] pretty heavily for a theme park ride, going so far as to produce multiple trailers, at least one radio specifically tailored for the ride, and multiple commercials. The ride has even been advertised twice during the {{w|Super Bowl}}, one of the most watched television broadcasts yearly in the US. The first time was an ad specifically promoting the upcoming ride during Super Bowl XLVI. The second time was a celebrity endorsement of the Universal Studios parks in general, with former NFL quarterback {{w|Peyton Manning}} taking on the role of "Vacation Quarterback" and "leading" a group of park vistors to vacation success. Airing during Super Bowl LXII, the ad featured comedic segments of Manning coaching different visitors at different locations in the park. One of these was meeting the costumed Megatron actor in the area outside the ride.

=== 2012 ===
* '''Teaser trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJhY4MxClB4 1:04]
: Notes: After name checking the design team as the ones who brought you The Amazing Adventures of [[Spider-Man]] and [[King Kong]] 360 3-D, footage from the ride is shown. [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]] drives alongside a security fence before transforming and hopping over it. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] kicks [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] in the back, knocking what looks like a canister out of Bee's hands and into Evac's. Megatron bursts out of a floor. [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] grasps at thin air while falling from a building. [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] drags...something through a floor of an office building. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (speaking to the camera) congratulates some freedom fighters. Optimus Prime is not voiced by [[Peter Cullen]].
: [From the team that brought you The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man] [King Kong 360 3-D] [And now] [Transformers The Ride-3D] [Ride it this May] "Well done, freedom fighters."

[[File:TransformersTheRide3DSuperbowlAdOptimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Super Bowl XLVI Commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KorOHqxYSuo 49 sec]
: Notes: Aired [[February 5]], [[2012]]. We appear to return to the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI only to have the feed interrupted by a message from Optimus Prime. "Humans, you are in grave danger. The Decepticons have taken over, we need your help-" He is blasted then shoved out of the way by Megatron who "finishes" Optimus Prime's thought: "Earthlings, and soon you will all perish!" The feed goes out as on screen text instructs us to "Prepare for Battle" and the narrator tells us to ride the attraction at Universal Studios. Peter Cullen reprises his role as Optimus Prime while [[Frank Welker]] supplies the voice of Megatron.
: "Welcome back to Super Bowl XLVI, live on NB-" <static> "Humans, you are in grave danger. The Decepticons have taken over, we need your help...augh!" "...Earthlings and soon you will all perish!" [Prepare For Battle] ''Transformers: The Ride. Ride it, at Universal Studios Hollywood.''

[[File:TransformersTheRide3DSuperbowlAdMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Universal Resort Orlando Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHpmcRxPpd0 1:33]
: Notes: Optimus Prime delivers a warning about a Decepticon attack on Orlando and makes a plea for help from humankind, only to be interrupted by Megatron. This is an extended and modified version of the message and interruption from the Super Bowl commercial. As such, [[Peter Cullen]] and [[Frank Welker]] voice Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively. The ride footage from the teaser trailer is tacked onto the end.
: "Humans, you are in grave danger. I, am Optimus Prime. I must warn you, that at this very moment the Decepticons are mobilizing to take over Orlando. Their plan is to destroy the human race. They will ravage your planet like they did our own, until it is consumed with death. But hope is not lost. We can rise against evil and defeat Megatron, but we cannot do it alone. Humans, we need your help to defend mankind ''before'' it is too late. Orlando, the time has come to prepare for battle-" "Earthlings, and soon you will all perish."

* '''Universal Studios Hollywood''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wGiyrjbA5I 45 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v49qrd6LN00 30 sec]
: Narration: Ed Victor (45 second version only)
: Notes: This is just the on screen text [Prepare For The Greatest Battle You'll Ever Ride] followed by an abbreviated version of the ride footage from the teaser trailer. The longer version has narration by Ed Victor at the end, including a plug for the "PrepareForBattle.com" website and the clip of Prime praising the freedom fighters.
: [Prepare For The Greatest Battle You'll Ever Ride] ''Transformers: The Ride. Ride it at Universal Studios Hollywood.'' "Well done, freedom fighters." ''Enlist now at PrepareForBattle.com.''
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=== 2013 ===
[[File:TransformersTheRide3DCommerical.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCsnAI4IyA 30 sec Hollywood May 25]/[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFTm-CZB-qI 30 sec Orlando Now]
: Narration: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJebYma44 Ed Victor]
: Notes: A metal bar appears out of ice vapor. Megatron takes a swing at Optimus Prime and misses, slamming his fist into the ground. The metal bar rotates as more ice vapor eminates from the bar. Bumblebee rips a small Decepticon apart. A hand reaches for the metal bar. An unidentified arm ([[City of Steel (episode)|with the hand at the end of that arm holding a gun]]) moves towards [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] and shoots him in the face. [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]? runs. The hand completes its grip on the bar. Two more hands grab the bar. Optimus Prime tries to restrain Megatron with a chain but Megs is able to fire his cannon at the camera anyway. The bar is revealed to be part of a theme park ride being held two men and a woman all wearing 3D glasses. Devastator sucks a car into his mouth. This ad came with either "Ride it [Month] [Day]" or "Ride it now" tags and was used for both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Resort Orlando.
: [Prepare] [For The Greatest] [Battle] [You'll Ever] [Ride] [Transformers The Ride-3D] ''Transformers: The Ride. Ride it. At Universal Studios Hollywood.''

* '''Radio ad''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-rOpJnxRHY Radio ad]
: Notes: The [[Earth Defense Command]] has apparently taken over or been put in control of Universal Studios' marketing department and is using their advertising to get civilians into the park...for some reason.
: ''...for this, Universal Studios: Hollywood is offering their "Buy a day, get 2012 free" pass to the public for a limited time. You and your family can enjoy the park, or what remains of it, all year long for the price of one day. And experience your favorite rides again and again. Like the intense King Kong 360 3D and be able to return this May to live the exciting arrival of Transformers: The Ride - 3D. This offer ends April 29th, 2012 so we ask all civilians to hurry and purchase their annual pass today. This was an official message from the EDC, Earth Defense Command against the Decepticons. Black out dates and restrictions apply. Go to UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for details.''
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=== 2018 ===
* '''Peyton Manning: Vacation Quarterback''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlNoeTWSfe4 1:13]
: Notes: Aired on [[February 4]], [[2018]] during Super Bowl LII. Peyton Manning gives a pep talk to some Universal Studios visitors before the start of their day. He continues to guide the visitors in scenes from various locations in the park. The Transformers: The Ride 3-D scene has {{w|Peyton Manning}} run into Megatron. Megatron asks [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|all to hail him]], but Manning asks if he [[Megatron (human)|used to play]] for [[Detroit]]. Megatron is sickened by the sight of Manning.
: Manning: "This is your moment. You are more than a team, you're a family! Now let's get out there and play!" All: "Yeah, woo!" Manning: "Hey, wait for me!" | Manning: "I'm gonna need all of you to push your vacation and go one hundred and ten percent." Boy: "But that's mathematically impossible!" Manning: "With an attitude like that, it sure is." | Manning: "You know, I really wanted to play Quidditch, but we're kind of a football family." | Girl: "Interception!" Manning: "Cheap shot. I don't deserve that." | Megatron: "All hail Megatron!" Manning: "Didn't you play for Detroit?" Megatron: "The sight of you sickens me." | Manning: "Akaio." Girl: "It's Accio." Manning: "Acceo." Girl: "Accio!" Manning: "I got it. Accio. No?" | Manning: "Fear is never an option." Boy: "Oh yeah it is!" Both: "Ahhhh!" | Manning: "Let's see your game face." | Manning: "Ever wonder how it feels to get the cooler dumped on you after the game?" | Manning: "Like that? No?" | Manning: "Whoaaa, son of a-" | Woman: "Is everyone ready? Manning: "Omaha!" ''The off season is on. So take your vacation game to the next level. Universal Parks and Resorts.'' | Girl: "Ugh, you're uncoachable."

== Construct-Bots ==
Construct-Bots advertising featured a strange narration quirk, wherein the line between narration and fiction was heavily blurred. The narrator's voice and Bumblebee's voice are so similar, it becomes difficult to tell when you're hearing the advertising spiel and when you're hearing the character speak in universe. There's a distinct possibility that Bumblebee is supposed to be the narrator himself, and is actually making a sales pitch in and out of universe simultaneously. Construct-Bots, much like KRE-O and Bot Shots before it, relies more heavily on CGI animations of the toys than on actual toy footage.
=== 2013 ===
[[File:ConstructBotsCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Toy ad #1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp5z6L9PVI8 30 sec]
: Animation: [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking out of his package; Bumblebee does the Cabbage Patch as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] comes up behind him and knocks him down with a back legsweep. Megatron is quite amused by this until Bumblebee turns the table by stripping Megatron's parts off in a tornado of action, leaving him "naked". At the end, Bumblebee busts through the wall seen behind the Construct-Bots Bumblebee and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] figures, does a somersault and then points at the camera: "Build ''your'' Bot!"
: Narration: [[Dynamic!]]
: Toy segment: The Bumblebee Construct-bot figure is built to robot mode, changed to vehicle mode and customized with parts from Soundwave.
: Notes: The narration switches from the narrator to Bumblebee with very little change in voice. It's indicated by the animated Bumblebee's lips moving and a slight intonation change. Megatron's laugh, shriek and grunts are provided by an unknown voice actor. The animation was shared with the online video [[Switcheroo!]]
: ''They're finally here! All new Transformers: Construct-Bots.'' "Now, you can build ''your'' bot ''your'' way!" ''Build! Change! Customize. '''You''' can even create your own.'' "Ooh, yeah." ''All new Transformers: Construct-Bots. Each toy sold separately. Download the Construct-Bots app, with parents permission.'' "Build. Your. Bot!"

* '''Toy ad #2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvdWKoDxjak 30 sec]
{{See also|Toys & App TV Commercial}}
: Animation: The Bumblebee breaking out of his package intro is re-used here. Bumblebee transforms into his jet mode and flies around. Much to his dismay he encounters Megatron trying to shoot him down. He is saved by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ramming into Megatron in truck mode. Megatron is hit so hard, he not only goes flying but all his armor flies off, once again leaving him "naked". Optimus Prime transforms to robot mode.
: Narration: [[Dynamic!]] and unknown describing the app.
: Toy segment: The Construct-Bots app is demonstrated on a tablet PC. The Bumblebee figure is set down next to his package and that of Soundwave.
: Notes: Again, there is little to no distinction between the narrator voice and the Bumblebee voice. Megatron again has a laugh and shriek provided by an unknown actor. Thanks to the amount of animation and the app demonstration, the only actual toy footage is a seven second or so stretch of the Bumblebee figure being set down and then still visible on screen as CGI Bumblebee breaks through the wall, rolls forward and begins speaking to the camera.
: ''New Transformers: Construct-Bots.'' Bumblebee: "Unleash your ultimate Construct-Bots. Oh, no, Megatron." <truck horn> Megatron: "Aughhh!" ''Unleash your ultimate Optimus Prime!'' Other narrator: "Customize your ultimate Transformers Construct-Bots in the app, with parent's permission. And look for all new figures. Each sold separately." Bumblebee: "Unleash '''your''' ultimate Construct-Bots."

* '''Cybertron Construction Zone on CartoonNetwork.com''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T4eKlJVSUA 30 sec]
: Animation: None.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Optimus Prime and Megatron laying on circular platforms with their parts spread out around them. A CGI robotic camera analyzes them, and the connected computer system counts 67 pieces for Optimus Prime, 68 for Megatron and declares that there will be no mixing. A set of human hands builds Optimus Prime but finishes by adding Megatron's [[Insignia|faction symbol]], to the astonishment of the narrator. The computer starts to flip out, noting that "This is against protocol." The narrator tells the computer to relax then instructs kids (with the help of their parents) to go to [[Cartoon Network]]'s website to [[Construct-Bots Builder|"construct, customize and convert your own ultimate custom bots."]]
: Notes: The narrator refers to the camera/computer combo as 'Cyborg'.
: ''Welcome to Cybertron Construction Zone.'' "Sixty-seven pieces for Optimus Prime, sixty-eight for Megatron. No mixing." ''Let's get to work kid. Hold on. That's, uh, Megatron's.'' "This is against protocol." ''Relax, Cyborg. Kids, grab a parent and go to CartoonNetwork.com/Transformers to construct, customize and convert your own ultimate custom bots. Should've tried that years ago.''

== Age of Extinction ==
Fourth movie, fourth movie sized marketing campaign.
{{main|Commercial/Age of Extinction}}

==Angry Birds Transformers==
[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]] took a unique approach to advertising the game, by eschewing narration of any type and largely letting animation, gameplay footage and behind the scenes commentary do the talking. With characters as personality filled as the Angry Bird Transformers, the game's endearing brand of humor and a Transformers legend in the form of [[Vince DiCola]] on-hand, who needs a narrator? In addition to having DiCola help compose the music, the Angry Birds team also demonstrated their love of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|80's incarnation of Transformers]] by producing several animated trailers in the style of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]].

===2014===
====Game====
[[File:AngryBirdsCinematicTrailer1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Comic-Con trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExD-ZX-Z_Ds 1:06]
: Notes: Uploaded [[July 24]], 2014. [[Red (AB)|Red]] is deployed by [[Astrotrain (G1)|a familiar looking space shuttle]] onto a beach dotted with palms. He runs across the beach and into a jungle, taking out a trio of pigs as he goes. Red stops at the sight of a pile of rocks which transforms into a robot in order to attack him. Red tries to fight back but finds his attack to be ineffective. This prompts him to use a [[telepod]] to call in [[King Pig]] to help him. After defeating the robot, Red goes to shake Pig's hand. Pig does the old "pull hand away and slick back your hair" trick and then laughs at Red. Jerk.

[[File:AngryBirdsCinematicTrailer2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Holy crap Prime. It's just a Taco Bell.]]
*'''Cinematic trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lL_rOz2DUY 1:18]
: Notes: Uploaded [[August 29]], 2014. A comet?, streak of light? cross the universe and deposits the [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers continuity family|AllSpark Egg]] onto a planet much like [[Earth|our own]]. The Angry Birds and Pigs race toward a standoff in a rocky, desert-like area. The Allspark egg turns them into the [[Autobird]]s and [[Deceptihog]]s. Nearby eggs are turned into the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]], who open fire on both groups. They also start turning rocks into automated gun turrets. Red and King Pig have a tense arm wrestling lockup which causes rocks to start flying. This is interrupted by the Eggbots who draw the Autobirds' full attentions. The Autobirds destroy the turrets and chase the Eggbots off towards a volcano. This trailer is an homage to the Season 1 [[title sequence]] of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' complete with its own unique theme song (written in part by [[Vince DiCola]] himself), the title text coming out from behind the volcano, and what sounds like a recording of the transforming sound taken from the cartoon. The creators even went so far as to make the animation look like it's an authentic 1980's production ripped from a VHS tape with film defects and tracking issues.
: ''Angry Birds! Transformers! Birds disguised as robots in disguise!''

*'''Gameplay Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejZmRyraq2g 1:07]
: Notes: Uploaded [[September 25]], 2014. A montage of gameplay footage. It is soundtracked to the Angry Birds Transformers theme from the Cinematic trailer.

*'''Character trailers'''
: Notes: Brief demos of the model for the highlighted character.
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veUmALdUbfo Red as Optimus Prime!]"
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzLL96i3WPs Chuck as Bumblebee!]"
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svl_hrkIGAg Hal as Grimlock!]"
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0j9Bh2jCM Corporal Pig as Galvatron!]"
* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE_GNEGexxg Foreman Pig as Lockdown!]"

*'''Behind the scenes with Vince DiCola and Kenny Meriedeth!''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LlkMgAQIkk 2:22]
: Notes: Uploaded [[August 29]], 2014. Vince DiCola and [[Kenny Meriedeth]] talk about what went into creating the soundtrack for [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]. Emulates a VHS tape with the 80's style logo screen from the Cinematic Trailer and distortion effects on the live action segments.

* '''Launch trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9MW6Yj0NA 1:00]
: Notes: Uploaded [[October 30]], 2014. A mixture of footage from the Cinematic trailer, the Gameplay trailer, and the Character trailers combined with footage of Angry Birds cosplayers at [[New York Comic Con#2014|New York Comic Con 2014]], set to the Angry Birds Transformers theme song. The soundtrack and the new ability to take a teammate into events are highlighted features.
:[Killer soundtrack!]

====Toys====
[[File:Angry Birds Telepods Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Telepods''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNmwjCc3Rvg 30 sec]
: Animation: CGI [[Red (AB)|Red]] as Optimus Prime, [[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as Bumblebee and [[Hal]] as Grey Slam Grimlock run across a desk chasing and shooting a group of [[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]].
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segement: A hand transforms the Optimus Prime racer, places it on it's [[Telepod]] stand and then uses the Telepod to transport it into the game. It then does the same with the Bumblebee racer.
: ''NEW! Telepods Angry Birds Transformers gets the bot in the game! All these bots can take out the piggies, but which one to choose? Aw yeah, it's Optimus Prime time! Teleport different birds for different weapons in the game. And blast those Piggies to smithereens. Teleport 'em in for the power to win! You can collect them all and unlock their powers. Figures and app each sold separately, ask a parent to go online. Telepods, power up your game.

===2015===
====Game====
[[File:Angry Birds Deceptihogs Revenge Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One shall stand, two shall fall?]]
* '''Deceptihogs' Revenge''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOLaQG34eSM 1:38]
: Notes: Uploaded [[January 14]], 2015. Optimus Prime Bird and Megatron Pig fist-bump as they drive up to the EggSpark. Megatron Pig reaches it first, and is entranced by its glow. Optimus Prime Bird reaches out to him to be helped up... but Megatron Pig laughs maniacally in his face and pulls the fake handshake trick again as the EggSpark upgrades him into Dark Megatron Pig! Dark Megatron Pig kicks Optimus Prime Bird away, and returns to the Deceptihogs' lair. He is followed by the Autobirds, who burst in to find... the Deceptihogs using the EggSpark as a dancelight. This trailer is a sort of "sequel" to the Cinematic Trailer detailed above, animated in the same style. The gameplay footage highlights the "Deceptihogs' Revenge" update.

* '''Best Buddies''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnCsp0bVv6g 42 sec]
: Notes: Uploaded [[April 28]], 2015. Bumblebee Bird faces off against a swarm of flying Pigbots, barely holding his own... then spots Heatwave Bird relaxing nearby in a hammock. Perplexed, he goes up to his friend for help, but Heatwave Bird is uninterested... until a stray shot blows off the little umbrella from his drink. Heatwave Bird blows up the Deceptihogs with one shot, before going back to nursing his drink.

* '''Arcee and Airachnid join the team!''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwEBZB9mcVs 42 sec]
: Notes: Uploaded [[May 21]], 2015. Arcee Bird does some heavy-lifting at the gym. As she finishes up, she walks by Galvatron Pig, spotting Megatron Pig at a nearby weight station. Galvatron Pig is distracted by Arcee Bird, and picks up her discarded lollipop, while Megatron Pig struggles with the weight he attempted to lift. Airachnid Bird does some yoga stretches, surrounded by Japanese lanterns... but gets her leg stuck behind her neck. She hops past Megatron Pig, now at a punching bag. Optimus Prime Bird jogs across the countryside, and meets with Arcee Bird, Airachnid Bird, and Megatron Pig. They jump up in cheer together. Freezeframe.

* '''Meet Bluestreak and Prowl!''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnFZn16BV8 1:00]
: Notes: Uploaded [[July 15]], 2015. Optimus Prime Bird and Arcee Bird are on the run from some Flying Pigbots! Arriving at a cliff edge, they try to fight back, only to find that they are out of ammo. They duck behind a boulder for cover... And are rescued by Bluestreak Bird, teleporting in! Elsewhere, Heatwave Bird and Bumblebee Bird are driving by when... Aww, someone taped over this part with some gameplay footage! This trailer is yet another one made to look as though it was ripped from a VHS tape. In keeping with the theme, a short portion of another "commercial" can be seen before the Angry Birds: Transformers" footage begins.

* '''Introduction to Energonicons''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r13C9W01Re8 57 sec]
: Notes: Uploaded [[July 24]], 2015. Nick from the Angry Birds Transformers team covers the subject of "Energonicons," a new feature included in the game as of its "1.6" update. Emulates a VHS tape with the 80's style logo screen from the previous trailers and distortion effects on the live action segments.

* '''Introduction to Crafting''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCZFTlNLQ68 1:14]
: Notes: Uploaded [[July 27]], 2015. Nick from the ''Angry Birds Transformers'' team covers the subject of "Crafting" a new feature included in the game as of its "1.6" update. Emulates a VHS tape with the 80's style logo screen from the previous trailers and distortion effects on the live action segments.

* '''Introduction to Bluestreak''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Tr_nY_ruw 49 sec]
: Notes: Uploaded [[July 27]], 2015. Nick from the ''Angry Birds Transformers'' team covers the subject of new character "Bluestreak" an addition to the game as of its "1.6" update. Emulates a VHS tape with the 80's style logo screen from the previous trailers and distortion effects on the live action segments.

== Hero Mashers ==
Hero Mashers continues the long history of music in ''Transformers'' commercials. This time however, it isn't a rap or rock song. It's a parody of "{{w|The Hokey Pokey}}". That was also the theme of the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTxu4L55COVpbq7O2U50bQ Hero Mashers advertising] in general. Between ''Transformers'', ''[[Jurassic Park]]'', multiple standard [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] figure ads, and a Marvel ''micro'' figure ad, some poor songwriter has probably heard enough Hokey Pokey to last a lifetime!
[[File:HeroMashersCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No more, Optimus Prime! Grant me mercy, I beg of you! Use a breath mint!]]
=== 2014 ===
* '''Hero Mashers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SK0PfQAdos 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AaaJIvc3W0 20 sec]
: Animation: Megatron battles it out on city street with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock. The three Autobots swap parts all the while and Prime borrows a few of Megs' parts at one point.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: None.
: Notes: The narration bookends a parody of the Hokey Pokey, with the song doing the heavy lifting for describing the play pattern.
: ''New Transformers Hero Mashers!'' {1,2,3,4!} (Briskly, to the tune of "The Hokey Pokey") {Optimus stumbles upon, pieces of Megatron. He tries them on for size, and they all fit to his surprise. More powerful than ever, enemies meet their demise, that's what it's all about. Autobots combine, Megatron's missiles miss. Using Grimlock's arms, they stop him with a dino fist. Taking bad guys down is easy, when you're mashing that with this. That's what it's all about.} ''Now there are even more ways to make your ultimate mashup. New Transformers Hero Mashers.''

== Battle Masters ==
[[File:BattleMastersCommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now boys, fight clean. No rough stuff. None of this. Or this. Or this. Or like so. Or this. Or this. Or this. You understand?]]
=== 2014 ===
* '''Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH68rDpKlXo 1:50]
: Animation: The announcer welcomes us to "Transformers Battle Masters Fight Night" as we see a shot of live action fans crowded around the arena with an advertisement of "Optimus Prime vs Megatron" on the flat screen marquee. He proceeds to talk about tonight's matchup as we see Optimus Prime sitting in his locker room, contemplating tonight's bout. The narrator says that after "months of intense training" the "night to settle the score" is finally here, as we begin to see a flashback training montage of Optimus Prime. The montage shows him bench-pressing a smashed SUV, heavy bag training using a metal shipping container as his heavy bag, and jumping rope in a warehouse using a large chain. Cutting back to the present, Prime throws a couple warmup punches in the air. As Megatron is being announced, he is shown using a standing monitor screen as a fast bag, bench-pressing an actual set of weights and absorbing energy from an unknown source. "The Calamity of Humanity" plays to the crowd and points to his bicep as he walks to the ring. Optimus Prime is announced as the "The Diesel Destroyer" and does a Hulk Hogan-like flexing taunt, with flames spewing from his exhaust pipes as he curls his arms in front of his chest. Megatron, being surprisingly sportsman-like, initiates the pre-match fist pound. The match starts off with Prime backup towards his corner to avoid several alternating hooks from Megatron. Prime then takes advantage of an opening, throwing a couple quick hooks and what can only be described as {{w|Roman Reigns}}' "Superman Punch" to stun Megatron and back him into his own corner. Prime follows this up with a flurry of body blows. Megatron puts a halt to Prime's assault by grabbing his hands and headbutting him, a move described by the announcer as "a cheap shot". This backs Prime off to the middle of the ring. The separation and stun allow Megatron to come out of the corner with a barrage of hooks, some involving him holding Prime's shoulder with his other hand as he wails on him. He finishes the barrage with a double axe handle, dropping Prime to one knee. Prime appears to be down and out, but Megatron's grandstanding allows him time to clear out the cobwebs. Megatron goes in to finish him but Prime blocks two of his punches before coming back with his own flurry. Prime ends it by dropping Megatron with a right cross to the jaw. Prime plays to the crowd, before a cut to the log. After cutting back, we end with Prime using two hands to hoist his rather generic looking title belt over his head.
: Narration: [[Battle Masters Guy]].
: Notes: It's not exactly clear what type of combat Optimus and Megatron are engaging in. The announcer speaks in manner consistent with that of a boxing announcer, a headbutt is considered a cheapshot and Prime hoists his title like a boxing champion. But the manner in which Megatron and Prime play to the crowd as they enter, and their use of other tactics that would be considered illegal in boxing but not called out here as such, give the impression that they are having a professional wrestling match. Megatron using one hand to hold Prime in place while pummeling him, Megatron using a double axe handle and Optimus Prime using a "Superman Punch" (running, jumping up then throwing a hook punch on the way down) are techniques that perfectly valid in pro wrestling but of dubious legality at best in boxing.
:''Welcome to Transformers Battle Masters Fight Night. Tonight's main event promises to be the battle for the ages. After months of intense training, the night to settle the score is finally here. Two fighters will enter, but only one will walk out with the title. Introducing first, he comes from the darkest regions of Cybertron, he is the leader of the Decepticons, The Calamity of Humanity, Megaaatronnnn! And his opponent, the leader of the Autobots, The Diesel Destroyer, Optimuuus Prime! Fans, this promises to be a real [[Slugfest (G1)|slugfest]]. And there's the bell. Megatron comes out swinging. Oh! Optimus connects! Megatron is in trouble! Look out! A cheap shot from Megatron. And the tide of this fight is turned. The Decepticon is relentless. Optimus is down! OP-TI-MUS IS DOWN! This could be it! But don't count him out just yet, the Diesel Destroyer is fighting back. [[Knockout (G1)|KO]]! [[Knock Out (Prime)|KO]]! That's it, it's all over. Optimus Prime wins! Rule the ring, with Transformers Battle Masters. From Hasbro Games.''

* '''Battle Masters''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww93TBZLG0I 30 sec], [https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7yLH/transformers-battle-masters 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]] sits in his locker room, pumping himself up to fight [[Megatron (Battle Masters)|Megatron]]. After the fight, Prime hoists the title above a defeated Megatron.
: Narration: [[Battle Masters Guy]].
: Toy segment: Two boys play with the Battle Masters in the center of a boxing ring.
: Notes: This commercial was animated by [[Clockwork VFX]]
: ''Transformers Battle Masters. Welcome to Fight Night. Now you can bring the battle home, with Optimus Prime and Megatron. This is gonna be the battle you've been waiting for. Control the action with Battle Masters and knock their head off to win! The new Transformers Battle Masters game. You can find it in the gaming aisle. Rule the ring!''
:* '''Battle Masters 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_cqiYGB5oM 15 sec] - A shortened version of the previous ad with a different narration.
:: ''Transformers Battle Masters. '''Now''' you can bring the battle home, with Optimus Prime, and Megatron. Control the action with Battle Masters. Go toe to toe with your opponent and knock their head off to win! The Transformers Battle Masters game. The new generation of fighters. Rule the ring!''

* '''Battle Masters Fight Night''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjTT94ptmsM 20 sec]
: Animation: External and internal views of an arena, re-used from the trailer. Optimus Prime's fist smashing through the Battle Masters logo at the end.
: Narration: [[Battle Masters Guy]].
: Notes: An ad for a three day promotion for the [[Battle Masters mobile game]] where if a player beat the tournament, they would unlock "The Brazen Brawler", [[Knockout (Battle Masters)|Knockout]]. The promotion ran from [[August 15]] to [[August 17]], [[2014]].
:''Transformers Battle Masters! For three days only, August 15th, 16th and 17th, win the Fight Night tournament to unlock the newest virtual fighter. "The Brazer Brawler", Knockout! And add him to your collection. Ask a parent to download. Transformers Battle Masters. Rule the ring!''

== Robots in Disguise (2015) ==
''Robots in Disguise'' went back and forth with it's approach to animation. The first toy ad in 2015 used live action footage with CGI characters, but subsequent ads in the same year utilized animation in the style of the cartoon. This continued with the first ad of 2016. The marketing team then switched back to the live action/CGI blend for the Power Surge subline and the remainder of the line. ''Robots in Disguise'' has the unique distinction of having three McDonald's promotions (the most of any Transformers [[Franchises|franchise]]) and commercials for each of them. It also has the distinction of having the first (and to date only) promotional campaign for an officially licensed Transformers museum exhibit, with the brand having partnered up with the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in 2015.

=== 2014 ===
* '''Exclusive First Look''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwsLeDPQCvA 1:13]
: Notes: Premiered [[July 24]], [[2014]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]. Features clips from ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots In Disguise]]'' set to a techno track without any dialogue or sound effects.

* '''Season 1 trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjHtPfhHCg 1:04]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Uploaded [[October 7]], 2014 to the Hasbro Studios YouTube channel. Presented on [[October 9]], 2014 at [[New York Comic Con]].
: ''Get ready...'' "I need you on Earth Bumblebee." "Optimus?" ''for a new mission...'' "We could be looking at a Decepticon army trying to take this planet." "Yeah I noticed that." ''with a new team...'' "Where's your squadron?" "I'm afraid we're it." "And I'm supposed to be the one with the faulty hiring, uh-wiring." ''and a new leader.'' "I'm not Optimus!" "Too bad because we could really use a Prime right about now." ''Coming in 2015...'' "Several of Cybertron's most wanted Decepticons are at large." "How many is several?" "Ohhh, a couple of hundred." ''a new team will roll out.'' "We're a team now, so let's do what we have to do." "Kinda wish I was a bigger bot." "If we're going to wrap these fugitives up, we need to look like something humans will accept. We need to be robots in disguise." ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Coming in 2015.''

===2015===
====Toys====
[[File:RID2015 One And Three Step Changers Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''One Step and Three Step Changers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMoSzgFDL0U 30 sec] [http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7JM4/transformers-robots-in-disguise-take-on-the-battle 15 sec]
: Animation: Full CGI Bumblebee pulls into a parking lot near a beach as [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] pops out of some sand behind a live action boy. Bumblebee battles Steeljaw, eventually tossing him into the ocean.
: Narration: Standard RID 2015 Guy
: Toy segment: Live action kid transforming One Step Steeljaw and Three Step Bumblebee.
: Notes: Uploaded [[February 20]], 2015 to the Official Transformers Channel. Bumblebee's voice is provided by [[Will Friedle]].
:* '''One Step and Three Step Changers with Warrior Class Optimus Prime'''
: An edited version of the commercial above, featuring a brief clip of [[:File:Transformers-RID2015-spring-CM-ver-2-Optimus-Prime.jpg|Warrior Class Optimus Prime]].
: ''Notes:'' This [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] features unpainted thighs.
:* '''One Step and Three Step Changers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOvHl0OGNqU 15 sec]
: An edited version of the original commercial, featuring One Step Grimlock instead of Steeljaw. The ending shot also is replaced with a new one, showcasing One Step Grimlock and Sideswipe (the second mold), Warrior Optimus Prime and Strongarm, and Three Step Bumblebee and Thunderhoof.
:''All new Transformers, are Robots in Disguise.'' Kid: "Get 'em Bumblebee!" Bee: "Why don't you...cool off Decepticon!" Kid: "Whoa..." Bee: "Booyah! Slam dunk!" ''Get on the action fast with One-Step, and Three Step Changers! Part of the new Transformers: Robots in Disguise Collection. Each sold separately.'' Bee: "Ha ha!" Kid: "Yeah!"

[[File:RID2015 Mega Optimus Prime Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Mega Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owcaYg2OnEE 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmjJuAAMYw 15 sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime takes on [[Divebomb (RID)|Divebomb]], [[Airazor (RID)|Airazor]], and [[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]] in their rampage.
: Narration: Standard RID 2015 Guy
: Toy segment: Kid in yellow hoodie transforms Optimus Prime after driving him through a diorama.
: Notes: Uploaded [[June 16]], 2015 to the Official Transformers Channel. Optimus Prime's voice is not provided by [[Peter Cullen]], nor are Fracture, Divebomb and Airazor's voices provided by [[Kevin Pollak]], [[Khary Payton]] and [[Roger Craig Smith]].
:''New Transformers Mega Optimus Prime!'' Fracture: "Nothing can stop us." Airazor: "Ha ha ha ha..." Divebomb: "Uh-oh!" ''The ultimate Autobot is here.'' Divebomb: "Oh no!" Optimus Prime: "Take that! Decepticon." ''Mega Optimus Prime converts fast in 3 Steps, from bot to battle! Part of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Collection. Each sold separately.'' Fracture: "Ohhh...." Airazor: "What happened?"

[[File:RID2015 Deployers Science Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Deployers: 'Mini-Con'''' [https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7UnS/transformers-deployers-mini-con 30 sec]
: Animation: None, apart from CGI manufacturing robot arms manipulating toys into place for the end shot.
: Narration: Standard RID 2015 Guy
: Toy segment: Two kid scientists demonstrate the "science" of the Deployer gimmick, but end up fighting with their respective deployers when one of them accidentally knocks off their ''only'' beaker.
: Notes: When the camera pans out to show the two kids fighting across the table, there's no sign of the beaker anywhere despite the entire room being visible. Speaking of the beaker falling, those kids must've REALLY souped up their Fracture's launcher to be able to shoot out the Mini-Con with enough force to move the beaker by hitting it at it's base.
: Kid 1: "Welcome back to the lab." Kid 2: "We're testing out Transformers: Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Deployers and Mini-Con toys." Kid 1: "The science is rather rudimentary." Kid 2: "Just convert, load, launch." Kid 1: "Hey, that was our only beaker! Autobot Drift, Jetstorm, move out!" Kid 2: "Attack Fracture, you mighty Decepticon!" ''Oh yeah, now that's science! Collect all the Mini-Con toys. Part of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise collection. Each Deployer comes with one Min-Con. Deployers and additional Mini-Cons each sold separately.''

[[File:RID2015 Deployers Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Deployers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BbcQTNPsPg 30 sec]
: Animation: Three different segments: [[Drift (RID)|Drift]] deploys [[Jetstorm (RID)|Jetstorm]]; Fracture deploys Airazor and [[Divebomb (RID)|Divebomb]]; Drift deploys both Jetstorm and [[Slipstream (RID)]] and Fracture deploys his Mini-cons leading to a clash. Only the aftermath of the clash is seen with the Autobots standing tall over, and in the case of the Mini-cons standing tall on, the Decepticons.
: Narration: Standard RID 2015 Guy
: Toy segment: Two boys duel with Drift, Fracture and their Min-cons in a diorama.
: Notes: Uploaded September 20, 2015. Diorama is the same one used for the Mega Optimus Prime ad. Divebomb's voice is supplied by his [[Khary Payton|usual actor]] this time. Jetstorm and Slipstream's voices also seem to be their usual actors.
:''New Transformers Mini-Cons! Transformers Deployers and their Mini-Cons are ready for battle! Convert, load, launch, and take the battle to the next level.'' Divebomb: "Ha ha, Mini-Cons rule!" ''Convert, load, launch. Load and launch, as bot or vehicle. '''MINI'''. '''CONS'''.'' Divebomb: "You are going down!" ''From the Robots in Disguise collection. You can collect them all. Each Deployer comes with one Min-Con. Single Mini-Cons each sold separately.'' Jetstorm & Slipstream: "Mini-cons!"

[[File:RID2015 Super Bumblebee Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Super Bumblebee''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiTpA1zsWHI 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT-9ZCgOhAk 15 sec]
: Animation: Steeljaw approaches Bumblebee, and bee transforms himself into a ''bigger'' bot, and then plays Steeljaw like a toy.
: Toy segment: A boy drives Bumblebee through a scenic diorama before transforming him. His scale with other figures and electronic features are also demonstrated.
: Notes: The diorama is the same as the previous commercial. Steeljaw's voice is provided by his usual actor,
: Steeljaw: "Bumblebee?" ''Su-per Bumblebee: converts fast!'' Steeljaw: "Oh, no!" ''New Super Bumblebee is the biggest converting Bumblebee ever with lights and sounds!'' Toy: "Roll up and roll out!" ''Super Bumblebee, part of the Robots In Disguise collection. Each sold separately.'' Steeljaw: "Augh, ow!"

====Cartoon====
* '''Season 1 trailer #2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_xFCPPbkUs 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Uploaded [[February 23]], [[2015]] to the Official Transformers Channel.
: "I need you on Earth Bumblebee." "Optimus!" "We could be looking at a Decepticon army trying to take this planet." "Ready for your backup plan, sir." "I don't have one!" "Why don't we just start punchin' and see how it turns out?" "If we're gonna wrap these fugitives up, we need to be robots in disguise." "Woah." ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise. A brand new series. Only on Cartoon Network.''

* '''Series Premiere''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAb-J-EMk1U 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Aired [[March 14]], [[2015]].
: "Playtime's over." ''The Transformers have a new mission.'' "And I'm stranded on Earth with two teenagers." ''Catch every fugitive Decepticon on Earth and get them back into their cells.'' "I could eat the whole planet. Just the crunchy parts." ''But it's not gonna be easy...'' "Roll up and roll out! I'll work on that last part." ''Transformers: Robots In Disguise. One hour series premiere. Tonight at six, five Central. On Cartoon Network.''

====Other====
[[File:RID2015 Childrens Museum Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb|Recruitment in the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars]] has really taken a hit.]]
* '''Exhibit at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psXk7_r_yHE 30 sec]
: Narration: Optimus Prime narrates, appealing to the citizens of Earth to join [[Autobot|his team]] to defend the Earth from the Decepticons, who have been sighted near the museum. This narration accompanies various shots of the exhibit being enjoyed by children and their parents.
: Notes: Optimus Prime's narration is provided by his usual cartoon voice actor, [[Peter Cullen]].
: "Citizens of Earth, Decepticons have been sighted at the children's museum. We need you to join our team. Are you Autobot or Decepticon? Where do you stand? You must choose. You must prepare yourself to explore our world. Train the young. Design new Transformers characters. To protect the Allspark, join me Optimus Prime, to defend Earth." "Transformers: Robots In Disguise, at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Open now."

* '''McDonald's Happy Meal''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQtx3wIYxwI&t=29 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes: Happy Meal box A pulls out a Yoplait Go-Gurt tube from behind his back, much to the delight of a second Happy Meal box. Happy Meal box B spins the GoGurt (and thereby also twists the arm of box A) like an airplane propeller. This causes box A to fly around like an airplane, eventually knocking down box B from behind. After B gets up and sees A fly away again, Bumblebee shows up. B hops into Bee's driver seat and starts pressing all around Bumblebee's interior touch screen controls, triggering his transformation. Once transformed, Bee is tickled by the Happy Meal box banging around inside him, trying to get out. Box B eventually manages to pop out of a hatch behind Bumblebee's head, and the zaniness of the whole thing gives both of them a good laugh. Box A flies through the still shot of the actual toys just before his arm propeller runs out of steam and he crashes.
: ''Becoming a force for good, has never been easier. When you choose to team Bumblebee or another epic Transformers: Robots in Disguise toy with the goodness of Go-Gurt strawberry yogurt in '''your''' McDonald's Happy Meal.''
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===2016===
====Toys====
[[File:RID2015 Cyclone Deployers Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb|Oh yeah!]]
* '''[[Cyclone]] Deployers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udt_Ms_CGsQ 20 sec]
: Animation: [[Overload (RID)|Overload]] busts through the wall of a construction site, transforms to tank mode and deploys two Mini-Cons. [[Backtrack (RID)|Backtrack]] and [[Hammer (RID)|Hammer]] transform and lunge at Bumblebee and Grimlock.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: A pair of hands demonstrates the toys inside a demolished construction site diorama.
: Notes: The diorama does not feature any construction equipment and has strangely high number of rocks/boulders strewn about. It also seems to be mis-scaled such that the Deployers would be roughly the size of humans. Apparently, Overload was able to borrow [[Crazybolt (RID)|Crazybolt]]'s Minicon, Hammer. There is a single line of dialoge from the animated characters, a yell of "Mini-Cons!" used as a stinger at the end. It is not clear which Mini-Con utters it. Though Hammer does his mouth open, neither he nor Backtrack have been previously been shown to be capable of speech.
: ''Transformers Cyclone Deployers are mightier with...new Cyclone Mini-Cons. Choose any Cyclone Mini-Con you want to roll into battle, and make your Cyclone Deployer even mightier with the Cyclone Mini-Cons! Part of the Robots in Disguise collection. Each deployer comes with one Mini-Con. Other Min-Cons sold separately. You can collect them all!'' Hammer?: "Mini-Cons!"
[[File:RID2015 Power Surge Prime Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]

* '''Power Surge Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkSXc6Nyewg 15 sec]
: Animation: CGI [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] lands in front of house where a boy comes out to defend it with his Power Surge Optimus Prime figure on a stormy night. Starscream then recoils in fear as [[Aerobolt]] being snapped onto the toy chest and activating its gimmicks causes the real Optimus Prime to show up.
: Narration: [[Peter Cullen]] with the Standard RID 2015 Guy doing the figure description at the end.
: Toy segment: Live action boy, flipping back the cab portion of the toy, then attaching Aerobolt to Prime's chest to trigger his pop-out wings and cannons.
: Narrator 1: ''Transformers. When evil casts its shadow, step into the light to power up and be more than meets the eye.'' Narrator 2: ''Power Surge Optimus Prime and Weaponizer.''

[[File:RID2015 Power Surge Bee Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Power Surge Bumblebee''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hRyIz-3_hk 15 sec]
: Animation: CGI [[Thunderhoof (RID)|Thunderhoof]] transforms in the middle of a downtown intersection with a number of humans looking on. One of them, a young boy, steps up and holds his Power Surge Bumblebee figure up to Thunderhoof. This prompts the Decepticon to laugh and point at the child. The boy snaps [[Buzzstrike]] to the figure's chest to power it up. Thunderhoof is not swayed and continues laughing until he notices the real Bumblebee is standing behind him with Buzzstrike in-hand.
: Narration: Peter Cullen with the Standard RID 2015 Guy doing the figure description at the end.
: Toy Segment: Boy transforms Buzzstrike to chestplate mode and attaches him to Bumblebee.
: Narrator 1: ''Transformers. Some forces will always try to stop you, but you have a choice. Power up and be more than meets the eye.'' Narrator 2: ''Power Surge Bumblebee and Weaponizer. Other figures sold separately.''

====Cartoon====
* '''Season 2 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4x2_7fjwX8 1:08]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''Dark forces are gathering...'' Bumblebee: "There are Decepticons scattered all over the globe." ''A new power is rising...'' Optimus Prime: "Prepare yourselves for battle." ''And when a legendary hero is weakened...'' Bumblebee: "Stop you're tearing him apart!" ''The enemies of Earth grow stronger.'' Bumblebee: "Steeljaw is trying to build an army, and that makes him twice as dangerous." Steeljaw: "I want to assemble a different team, a better team." ''To defeat this evil...'' Glowstrike: "These elite warriors seem more than adequate." ''the Autobots that stood united...'' Windblade: "Optimus isn't up to this." Optimus Prime: "Your concern is unwarranted." ''Must face this enemy...divided.'' Strongarm: "Is this really a good idea sir?" Bumblebee: "My order stands." Saberhorn: "You are either undeniably brave or foolish." Grimlock: "I'm gonna go with the first one." ''Transformers: Robots In Disguise''

====Other====
* '''McDonald's Happy Meal''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlYlycQN1hk&t=26 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Notes:Four kids sit on the front steps of a house, eating their [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal. One kid pulls out a robot mode Optimus Prime figure, which is strangely not bagged, from his Happy Meal box. As he shouts "Whoa, cool!", one of the other kids pulls out a robot mode Steeljaw figure. A third kid then shouts "You're outnumbered now, Optimus Prime!" as he holds up his robot mode Thunderhoof figure. Kid number four takes a bite out of his McNugget and nods knowingly at kid number one. After the still shot of the four toys, we find out that in an incredible coincidence kid four got vehicle mode Bumblebee. He asks "Who's out numbered now?" and flicks the toy forward. As the toy leaves the frame, it's replaced by a yellow Chevy Camaro that the four boys take to be the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|real-life Bumblebee]]. The second half of the ad is a near totally unrelated plug for the return of Cuties in Happy Meals, featuring a CGI Happy Meal Box diving and swimming Scrooge McDuck-in-his-money-bin style in a farm trailer full of Cuties.
: Kid 1: "Whoaaa, cool!" Kid 3: "You're outnumbered now, Optimus Prime!" ''Now in '''your''' Happy Meal, you can team up for good, with a Transformers: Robots in Disguise toy.'' Kid 4: "Who's out numbered now?" ''And the goodness of fresh Cuties. Only at McDonald's.''
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===2017===
====Toys====
[[File:RID2015 When Bots Collide Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Combiner Force: When Bots Collide''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlU2yNP1Gt0 30 sec]
: Animation: CGI Optimus Prime & [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] collide and combine into [[Primestrong]] in a Southwestern U.S. desert. This happens behind a boy doing the same with his action figures.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: The animation segment is revealed to be a figment of the boy's imagination as a pan out from his eye shows him playing with the [[Combiner Force]] toys at what appears to be a picnic table.
:''New Transformers: Combiner Force. Crash! and combine forces to become more than meets the eye! Now you can have the power to turn two, into one. With new Robots in Disguise Crash Combiners ...and Activators. Transformers: Combiner Force. Each pair sold separately.''

[[File:RID2015 Team Combiners Commercial.jpg|upright=1.46|thumb]]
* '''Combiner Force: Team Combiners''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BsjKtGTtM0 17 sec]
: Animation: CGI Team [[Ultra Bee]] combines, starting with Grimlock transforming into his legs, then Bee creating the torso and head and ending with Sideswipe and Strongarm becoming the arms.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: A kid plays with Team Ultra Bee on a picnic table. Suddenly, the shadow of the Menasor toy looms overhead. The kid looks up to see a hand holding Menasor. Cut to the animation segment of Team Ultra Bee combining. This is then shown, via a pan out through the kid's eye, to be all in his head. The kid smiles, and finishes the last steps of Ultra Bee by snapping the torso and arms onto the legs and then flipping up the head. It is then revealed that a second kid was the one holding Menasor and he sits down to join the first kid in a friendly toy battle.
: ''Transformers. In the shadow of danger, four must combine to become stronger as one and be, '''more''' than meets the eye! Team Ultra Bee vs Menasor. Transformers Team Combiners. Each sold separately.''

====Cartoon====
* '''Season 3 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnUq4ojVS2I 45 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''New enemies are rising...'' Drag Strip: "Show 'em how we rumble." Soundwave: "You have done well." ''New heroes are uniting...'' Sideswipe: "Blurr, shouldn't you be rescuing someone?" Blurr: "Thought I just did." ''And new forces are combining.'' Motormaster: "Show 'em we're serious." Fixit: "The human encountered two Stunticons that combined into one." Optimus Prime: "This power is a legend." Bumblebee: "Let's make it our mission to merge into one giant form." Grimlock: "Am I the bottom? I knew it." Motormaster: "No." Drag Strip: "It can't be!" ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force. New episodes air Saturday morning at 6:30. Only on Cartoon Network.''

====Other====
* '''McDonald's Happy Meal''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeJM-CtOgbQ 30 sec]
: Narration: Unknown male narrator for the first half, unknown female narrator for the second half.
: Notes: Two kids eat their Happy Meals and play with their toys at McDonald's, with various zany sound effects accompanying them. The camera then pans out to show the sound effects are being provided by their dad sitting next to them. After the usual "narrator chimes in with a cut to professional photography of the toys" bit, we cut back to one of the boys trying to do the sound effects himself, with the dad affectionately mussing the kid's hair to show his approval. The second half of the ad is a promo for the McDonald's McPlay app with a different dad and his two kids sitting at a different McDonald's table. They demonstrate using the app on a smartphone to scan a Transformers toy from their Happy Meal to unlock "even more fun".
: "Milk and apples <bew>, the ultimate alliance <bew>." Narrator 1: ''You can join the team, with the goodness of apple slices and a Transformers action figure or mask in every McDonald's Happy Meal.'' Narrator 2: ''The Happy Meal fun goes on and on, when you download the McPlay app. You can scan your Happy Meal toy unlock even more fun! Ask your parents to download McPlay today and you can enjoy it with the goodness of milk and apple slices. Only at McDonald's.''
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== Combiner Wars ==
Combiner Wars ads showed a snippet of toy footage in between clips of CGI animation. Arguably, the CGI in the ads is actually ''more'' fluid than that of the [[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|supporting media]]. Combiner Wars is also the first toyline to have a trailer for one of its releases.
===2015===
[[File:Transformers-Combiner-Wars-Commercial-Superion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy-n-pzrJvI 30 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUXbTUKK6W4 15 sec]
:Uploaded June 28, 2015 to the Official Transformers Channel.
: Animation: A head shot of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] talking about the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], while said team flies to the city to stop the rampaging [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. The Aerialbots combine to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], and they battle against the Decepticon gestalt.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: The Aerialbots are combined into Superion, who faces off with Menasor. Optimus Prime's voice is not provided by Peter Cullen.
: Notes: Powerglide only shows up in the toy segment after Superion is formed. It seems [[Scramble Power]] or something similar is at play in this universe as Prime doesn't mention a specific team when talking about the Decepticons forming Menasor nor when commanding the "Autobots" to combine into Superion.
: ''Transformers: Combiner Wars.'' "Autobots, this is Optimus Prime. The Decepticons have formed Menasor. And the threat is bigger than ever. Autobots, combine. Into. SUPERION." ''Connect six Combiner Wars figures, to build even BIGger robots. And defeat the Decepticons. Transformers: Combiner Wars figures. Each sold separately. Courage is stronger when combined.''

*'''Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars: Defensor''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Mv1lNDMhg 30 sec]
: Animation: Same as the first Combiner Wars ad but with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] replacing the Aerialbots and Superion as the Autobot combiner team taking on Menasor.
: Narration: Unknown, same as the Superion ad.
: Toy Segment: Same as the Superion ad, except now it's the Protectobots combining and facing off against Menasor.
: Notes: Groove is not present on the first scene of the Protectobot's alt modes, and he later appears to form Defensor's chest. Once again, Prime does not specify specific combiner teams.
: ''Transformers: Combiner Wars.'' "Autobots, this is Optimus Prime. The Decepticons have formed Menasor. And the threat is bigger than ever. Autobots, combine. Into. DEFENSOR." ''Connect six Combiner Wars figures, to build even BIGger robots. And defeat the Decepticons. Transformers: Combiner Wars figures. Each sold separately. Courage is stronger when combined.''

*'''Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars: Sky Reign''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKQXMwiE69k 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn7tZTWrDJE 15 sec]
: Animation: An abbreviated version of the animation from the first two Combiner Wars ads, featuring Menasor and Superion as the combiners. Optimus Prime's lines have been shortened as well. This time, instead of referring to any specific Transformers (himself included), he merely says "Six Decepticons have formed a massive combiner. Autobots, you have the power to combine." The animation from the end of the commercial has been omitted completely.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: [[Sky Reign]] is formed and placed in a faceoff against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].
: ''Transformers: Combiner Wars.'' "Six Decepticons have formed a massive combiner. Autobots, you have the power to combine." ''YOUR Combiner Wars figures connect together to form Sky Reign, to take on Bruticus and the Decepticons.even BIGger robots. And defeat the Decepticons. Transformers: Combiner Wars figures. Each sold separately.''

*'''Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars: Devastator trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CELuyLdOg4 52 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from [[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]].
: Notes: The trailer is composed of text narration interspersed with snippets of the G1 cartoon and still frames of Devastators' various comic appearances all set to a background techno rock track. The cartoon snippets are occasionally accompanied by re-dubbed dialogue, presumably to avoid paying royalties for the use of the original voice actors' performances.
: ''The '''original''' combiner was made of | TOUGH STUFF | His return from G-1 [sic] | Has been 30 years in the making'' "Constructicons, merge into Dev-a-sta-tor." ''And now | We bring you'' "Devastator is back!" ''Devastator''
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== Titans Return ==
Titans Return takes an unusal, but quite appropriate given the line's gimmick, approach by focusing it's advertising on the more expensive items in the line (Titan Fortress Maximus, Leader class Powermaster Optimus Prime and Voyager class Optimus Prime) and how those toys can interact with the least expensive items, the Titan Masters. Again, the CGI animation produced for the ads is arguably more fluid than the [[Transformers: Titans Return (cartoon)|cartoon]].
===2016===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-CM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfSTaOAyRc8 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] transforming into robots with their Titan Masters forming their heads, with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] appearing from behind.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: An array of Titan Masters are shown standing in a row. [[Hyperfire]] is converted into Blurr's head, followed by a fast motion montage of various Titan Masters serving as Blurr's head. [[Hi-Q|Apex]] is plugged in as Powermaster Prime's head, followed by shots of the full robot mode on a turntable and then the vehicle mode.
: Notes: This commercial was first seen at Cybertron Con 2016. The array of Titan Masters includes, from left to right, [[Grimlock (G1)|Clobber]], [[Quig|Loudmouth]], [[Infinitus]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Flywheels|Skytread]], Hyperfire, [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Crashbash]], [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], Apex, [[Emissary (TR)|Emissary]], [[Horri-bull|Terri-bull]], and [[Apeface]].
:''On Cybertron, the ancient Titans have returned. To control the battle, power up with the Titan Masters. Convert your Titan master to head mode. You can even take control of Powermaster Optimus Prime! Transformers Generations: Titans Return. Each figure sold separately.''

*'''Fortress Maximus''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBYZ_6Q2kd8 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] transforming into robots with their Titan Masters forming their heads, with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] appearing from behind.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: Similar to the Powermaster Optimus Prime ad, the segment starts with an array of Titan Masters standing in a row. [[Hyperfire]] is converted into Blurr's head, followed by a fast motion montage of various Titan Masters serving as Blurr's head. Fort Max is shown standing next to Sentinel Prime on a turntable, followed by a brief demonstration of Fort Max's lights and laser gun sounds. The segment ends with Sentinel Prime in spaceship mode and Blurr in car mode being placed next to Fort Max in his spaceship mode.
: Notes: This commercial was first seen at Cybertron Con 2016. The array of Titan Masters includes, from left to right, Clobber, Loudmouth, Infinitus, Brawn, Skytread, Hyperfire, Crashbash, Nightbeat, Apex, Emissary, Terri-bull, and Apeface.
:''On Cybertron, the ancient Titans have returned. To control the battle, power up with the Titan Masters. Convert your Titan master to head mode. You can even take control of Fortress Maximus! Transformers Generations: Titans Return. Each figure sold separately. Batteries not included.''

===2017===
*'''Transformers: Titans Return - "More than Meets the Eye"''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM_0jMmkIio 20 sec]
: Animation: [[Lione|Sawback]] replaces [[Diac]] as Optimus Prime's head, then he shoots at Megatron. Megatron dodges, then Fangry becomes his head and he stomps the ground, making a quake that Optimus dodges. Hot Rod runs by, [[Swoop (G1)|Ptero]] becomes his head and then he transforms.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: Diac is detached from Optimus Prime and transformed into robot mode, then Sawback is selected from an array of Titan Masters to replace him. Ending shot shows Optimus Prime, Hot Rod and Sawback.
: Notes: The array of Titan Masters from which Sawback is selected also includes [[Gort|Xort]], Loudmouth, Infinitus, [[Firedrive]], a second Diac, [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], Ptero, [[Getaway|Throttle]], [[Daburu (TR)|Daburu]] and [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]
:''The Titans have returned. And the power to enhance the MIGHTY Optimus Prime, is IN YOUR HANDS! On Cybertron, Titan Masters increase Optimus Prime's [[Fireblast]], Megatron's Strength AND Hot Rod's Speed! Become MORE than meets the eye, with Transformers: Titans Return. Each sold separately.''
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== The Last Knight ==
{{main|Commercial/The Last Knight}}

== Power of the Primes ==
Power of the Primes received two ads, taking drastically different approaches. The first uses the traditional format of animation followed by footage of the actual toys. The second is a live action story featuring a boy asking questions of a super computer and being shown video of toys. The animation in the first ad, much like that of the first two parts of the trilogy, manages to outdo it's [[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|respective cartoon]].

=== 2017 ===
[[File:POTP Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Power of the Primes''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXtMR-jiUNY 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMziLNsacoI 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Micronus Prime|Micronus]] lands on Cybertron. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] escapes from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s attacks, then Micronus comes out and boosts Jazz's power.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: Starscream lands and aims at Jazz and Micronus. Micronus is pulled out from his [[Prime Master|Decoy Armor]] and placed inside Jazz's chest armor.
: Notes: The 15 second version curiously uses a different final shot, adding Beachcomber to the mix.
:''Transformers: Power of the Primes. As a Prime Master lands on Cybertron, Autobot Jazz races to find it, '''before''' Decepticon Starscream. Legend has it, Prime Master Micronus has the power to give '''extra''' strength. Unleash the Prime to become more than meets the eye! Transformers: Power of the Primes, each figure sold separately.''

[[File:POTP Leaders Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Power of the Primes Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBPUi8aksB4 30 sec]
: Narration: Each sold separately tag by the Super Computer.
: Toy Segment: A kid asks a super computer how [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] became [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. The computer answers that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] became them by the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. The kid transforms the two toys, pulls out Optimus's Matrix and inserts Rodimus's into his compartment.
: Notes: Multiple scenes from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' are shown in the super computer's screen. When validating the child's authority to access it, the computer scans the child's iris and states "[[Size class|Leader class]] confirmed." Funny, he doesn't look that tall.
: Computer: "Leader class confirmed." Boy: "How did Optimus and Rodimus become Primes?" Computer: "Orion Pax and Hot Rod. Each legendary Autobot became a Prime using the Matrix of Leadership." Computer: ''Transformers Leader class Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime, each sold separately.''

== Studio Series ==
Studio Series has only had one ad so far, but one is probably all it needs. Since Studio Series is not driven by media, there's no need to update the ad as the marketing gimmick of the line (movie accurate sculpts) isn't changing. And with an adult target audience, not much advertising is needed when you're preaching to the [[Fandom|choir]].

=== 2018 ===
[[File:Studio Series Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For truth, justice, and the Autobot way.]]
*'''Transformers Studio Series''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Sp8a_TpHg 20 sec]
: Animation: Brief clip of Bumblebee transforming from ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] are set in front of the cardboard backdrops included with them.
:''Discover the moments and bring home the characters that defined a generation! You set the stage... with Transformers Studio Series. More than meets the eye! Each sold separately.''
:*'''Transformers Studio Series''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQCgOcalodA 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeg9O8zIwSU 15 sec]
:: Same as the previous ad, but [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] replaces Ratchet.
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== Rescue Bots Academy ==
[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (franchise)|Rescue Bots Academy]], like it's predecessor, had it's share of cartoon promos. Unlike it's predecessor, it does not appear to have produced any toy commercials. At least, we haven't found any yet.
=== 2018 ===
* '''Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpLrWnO6Ubk 55 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Text only.
: Whirl: "Follow me team!" Hoist: "How about a tow?" Cody Burns: "Nice reflexes" [JOIN THE NEW RECRUITS] Hot Shot: "Oh yeah! Uh huh!" Whirl: "I'm Whirl. This is how humans meet each other. Or they do this. ''Or'' this!" [TRAIN WITH THE BEST] Hot Shot: "Optimus Prime?!?" Optimus Prime: "Rescue Bot Training Academy has chosen the best of the best to join it's first class." Whirl: "I can't believe we're going to be learning from ''the'' Heatwave!" [ROLL TO THE RESCUE] Whirl: "Whoa-hoa-hoa!" Medix: "I'm on it." Heatwave: "Roll to the rescue."

=== 2019 ===
* '''Season One promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UNVsiCk3jc 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''Saturday...'' Optimus Prime: "I am here with a greater mission." ''Are your kids ready to master the powers of generosity, teamwork and responsibility?'' Hot Shot: "Oh you like that huh?" ''Then it's time to join the ranks of the Rescue Bots!'' Heatwave: "Welcome to the Rescue Bots Training Academy." ''Cause there's no rescue too big...'' Wedge: "Hit it Hot Shot!" ''And no hero too small.'' Whirl: "Yes, we saved you!" ''In the brand new Transformers Rescue Bots Academy. Saturday at 9 AM on Discovery Family.''

=== 2020 ===
* '''Season Two Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb1DIGtAaN4 1:34]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
: Optimus Prime: "Recruits, congratulations on completing year one." Heatwave: "Welcome to year two of training." Hot Shot: "I got this thing down." Hoist: "What could go wrong?" Hot Shot: "Nailed it!" Optimus Prime: "Each of you will be partnered with a mentor who will guide you through year two." Hoist: "Chase, Blades, Bumblebee, Heatwave, and Grimlock!" Grimlock: "Hey Babybot, what's uuuuuup!?" Hoist: "Augh!" Optimus Prime: "Now, the real work begins." Heatwave: "Optimus chose you because you aren't bound by rules." Medix: "So nothing else unexpected should happen today!" Blades: "Huh? Whoa!" Heatwave: "I'm not even going to ask." Heatwave: "You'll need help developing your indvidual skills." Bumblebee: "That's why we're here." Hoist: "Power up and energize!" Heatwave: "It's time for you to learn to truly multichange." Hoist: "Whoa!" Wedge: "All three forms in one day!" Optimus Prime: "You've just scratched the surface of what the Multicog can do." Hot Shot: "It does more?!?" Bumblebee: "A rescuer has to play to their strengths." Whirl: "It doesn't matter what we do, as long as we do it together." Wedge: "You know what that means." Boulder: "Rescue Bot recruits roll out!" Medix: "Let's do this!" Hot Shot: "Sure, knock yourself out." Medix: "Why would I render myself unconcious?"

[[File:Rescue Bots Academy Cartoon Promo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Continues Next promo''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8sMM_9g1TA 30 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''It doesn't matter if your energetic...'' Hot Shot: "Activate. Sweet!" ''...enthusiastic...'' Whirl: "Ohhh! I can't wait for the lessons to start!" ''...competitive...'' Wedge: "Rescue work is about action!" ''...analytical...'' Medix: "My servos are swiveling with excitement." ''...or strong.'' Hoist: "Power up and energize!" ''There's a place for you at the Transformers Rescue Bots Academy. All-new, continues next. Only on Discovery Family.

* '''Continues Next promo 2''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4peTknjyWA 15 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''The Rescue Bots are back!'' Grimlock: "What's uuuuup!" ''With new adventures!'' Bumblebee: "This'll be your first spacewalk." ''Roll to the rescue with a brand season of... Transformers Rescue Bots Academy! Continues next, only on Discovery Family.

* '''Continues Next promo 3''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpI28rJ49lQ 15 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: ''At the Rescue Bots Academy, no challenge is too big...'' Hot Shot: "Boulder!" ''And no hero is too small.'' Wedge: "We gotta save them!" ''Transformers Rescue Bots Academy all-new continues next, only on Discovery Family.
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== Cyberverse ==
''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]]'' seems to have picked up where ''Robots in Disguise'' (2015) left off by continuing with the blended CGI/live action toy segments. It is the first franchise since [[The Transformers (franchise)|the original]] to regularly utilize animation unique to the toy commercials (albeit brief ones) with the character voices reprised by their cartoon actors. While there are trailers for each season, so far no commercials for the cartoon have surfaced online.
=== 2018 ===
====Toys ====
[[File:Cyberverse Action Attackers Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|GRIMLOCK TOY = POGGERS]]
*'''Action Attackers''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOTHF3QWBM4 20 sec], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyCpyIMe0SE 15 sec]
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: A kid transforms [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and gasps at the activation of his car mode gimmick. He then transforms [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] too and activates his fire-breathing gimmick. This prompts Bumblebee to pop up from behind the sofa to gasp at it in unison with the kid.
:'''''New''' Transformers Cyberverse. Convert to activate Hive Swarm Attack.'' Boy (whispering): "Whoa!" ''"WHOA" is right. Feel that thrill. There's always more than meets the eye!'' Bumblebee (whispering): "Whoa!" ''GET MORE WHOA with new Transformers Cyberverse Action Attackers!''

====Cartoon====
* '''Season 1 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ICb1uoGog 57 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
: Notes: The trailer seems to abruptly cut off after an animation montage rather than making a closing pitch.
: Windblade: "Bumblebee, I'm going to access your memory." Bumblebee: "This is my mind?" Windblade: "Let's find some answers." [THE KEY TO THE FUTURE] Megatron: "Fellow Cybertronians, we stand together, [['Til all are one|'til all are one]]!" [LIES IN THE PAST] Optimus: "This is not the way. Old friend." Megatron: "Then it will be war!" "You'd have made a good Decepticon." Bumblebee: "I made my choice a long time ago." Optimus: "Autobots, our long term survival has become critical." Grimlock: "Our immediate survival isn't exactly set in stone either." Windblade: "The Autobots are somewhere here on Earth." Bumblebee: "Then you and I have to find them." Slipstream: "Where are the Autobots? Is Optimus Prime with you?" Windblade: "Yeah, want me to call him for you?" Bumblebee: "Who-oa! I need one of those!"

=== 2019 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:Cyberverse Spark Armor Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Spark armor figures''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cscqh-bq0NY 15 sec]
: Animation: A jet swoops around as Optimus Prime is running a long a short cliff wall. Bumblebee is on lower ground running alongside Optimus and tells him to "power up with [[Sky Turbine|that jet]]."
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: Kid combines Elite Class Optimus Prime with his [[spark armor]] on top of a table in his backyard. CG Optimus Prime with spark armor walks up alongside him as he proudly holds out his combined toy. Optimus Prime does his best {{w|Kool-Aid Man}} impression: "Oh yeah!"
: Notes: Bumblebee and Optimus Prime's voices are provided by their usual Cyberverse actors, [[Jeremy Levy]] and [[Jake Foushee]] respectively.
: Bumblebee: "Optimus, power up with that jet!" ''With the energy of the Allspark, combine ''and'' convert to armor up Optimus Prime!" Optimus Prime: "Oh yeah!" ''New spark armor figures, from Transformers: Cyberverse. Each sold separately.''

[[File:Cyberverse Ark Power Prime Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Ark Power Optimus Prime''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZiMjSJiIw 15sec]
: Animation: Optimus Prime stands on the edge of a cliff as the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]] flies overhead and Bumblebee yells from offscreen for him to "use the Ark to power up".
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: A kid plays with the toy on the front steps of his house. He then stands up in front of the house and holds out the combined figure as CGI Ark Power Optimus Prime walks up beside him and does his Kool-Aid Man impression again.
: Notes: Bumblebee and Optimus Prime's voices are provided by their usual Cyberverse actors, [[Jeremy Levy]] and [[Jake Foushee]] respectively.
: ''New from Transformers: Cyberverse.'' Bumblebee: "Optimus, use the Ark to power up!" ''With the energy of the ark, combine, and convert, to armor up Optimus Prime.'' Optimus Prime: "Oh yeah!" ''New Ark Power Optimus. From Transformers: Cyberverse.''

==== Cartoon ====
* '''Season 2 Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJ-8UPZMM8 57 sec]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Starscream: "After countless milennia of conflict, the Allspark is mine!" Slipstream: "Starscream's gone mad." Starscream: "Ha ha ha...!" Optimus Prime: "Starscream presents a danger to the Autobots ''and'' the Decepticons." Megatron: "We are in agreement." Optimus Prime: "As long as he's a threat, we must work together." Megatron: "Very well Prime." [SWORN ENEMIES] Windblade: "We can't trust them." Grimlock: "That my friend, is an understatement." [MUST JOIN FORCES] Starscream: "Optimus Prime, YOU'RE A LITTLE LATE!" Optimus Prime: "We fight not just for ourselves, but for all of Cybertron." Windblade: "RAUGGGGGGH!" ''Transformers: Cyberverse Season Two. The adventure continues.''

=== 2020 ===
==== Toys ====
[[File:Cyberverse Energon Armor Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|There. Sure glad we don't look stupid in this.]]
* '''Energon Armor Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubcQmnnn3D8 20 sec]
: Animation: In a rocky desert area, Bumblebee jumps back to avoid the blast of Shockwave. Optimus Prime rolls into view, transforms and leaps into the air before slamming his axe into Shockwave. At the end of the ad, Prime and Bee stand in ready poses and activate their Energon Armor.
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy Segment: Two kids, in a fullscale diorama of the rocky desert, play with the toys on a table cleverly disguised as a large flat rock.
: Notes: The very end of the toy segment shows the kids also having Ultra Class Hot Rod, Ultimate Class Shockwave, and Ultra Class Clobber on hand.
: ''New from Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures. Now you '''can'''. Convert and conquer with. Ultimate twist and change action. And activate Energon Armor. To totally own the battle. There's more than meets the eye. With new Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures figures. Each sold separately.''

[[File:Cyberverse Battle Call Commercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Battle Call figures''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9TqZ4n-t3U 20 sec]
: Animation: CG Battle Call Bumblebee and Optimus Prime running on a bridge, away from a live action kid standing in front of a tower and yelling "Go!". This takes place on what looks to be [[Cybertron (planet)]].
: Narration: Unknown.
: Toy segment: Two kids transform the toys and demonstrate their voice activated features in front of a green-screened Cybertronian door background. Every time the kids are shown giving a voice command, a sound wave (no, not a [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]]) graphic is added to emphasize that the sound is coming from their mouths.
: ''New Transformers: Cyberverse Battle Call. Voice activated play that turns '''your''' voice into a battle call.'' Kid 1: "Bumblebee activate Energon armor." Toy: "GO AUTOBOTS!" ''Convert, then command to:'' Both kids: "Power up!" Optimus toy: "Shield's up." Bumblebee toy: "You got this Optimus." ''With the new Transformers Battle Call figures. Each sold separately, batteries not included.''

====Cartoon====
* '''Season 3 trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5LQ3ZRHNb0 1:12]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
: Optimus Prime: "Bumblebee...I have you seen you fight bravely in all corners of the universe. But now, our journey is at an end. Someday you will be called upon to be a leader. Before that day, you must return to Cybertron and restore life to our world." Bumblebee: "Optimus, nobody even knows what's down there." "This doesn't look like home." Megatron: "I arrived here LONG before you old friend." Bumblebee: "That's not good." [The War For the Allspark] Optimus: "Megatron, we end this once and for all." [Comes Home] Bumblebee: "Autobots, let's finish this." Megatron: "You have no chance." Bumblebee: "That's it!" Chromia: "Bee! Are you crazy?" Bumblebee: "Yes!"

== BotBots ==
''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|Transformers: BotBots]]'s'' catchy advertising jingle and fun and zany animation segments mesh perfectly with it's "gotta catch 'em all" type marketing gimmick.
=== 2018 ===
[[File:BotBots Digital Commercial 1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:BotBots Digital Commercial 2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
{{anchor|Official Digital Commercial}}
* '''Official Digital Commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpjZoZl7qp0 54 sec]
: Animation: Pan down from the BotBots logo to show lighting shooting out from a cloud at night and striking a [[mall (BotBots)|mall]]. Inside, the electricity crackles and flows into various storefronts leading to an explosion of light and dust. The BotBots start coming to life and the silhouettes of [[Point Dexter]], [[Sticky McGee]], [[Rootwing]] and [[Batsby]] are seen transforming outside a store while [[Remorsel]] transforms in full view. A series of shots are timed to the chorus of the song: [[Fomo]], hangs off the 'B' in 'BOT' before pulling it over on himself while [[Dr. Moggly]] mogs, er, mugs for the camera; The letter 'O' from a different 'BOT' falls over and traps the [[The Plop Father]] inside; [[King Toots]] and [[Pucksie]] stand on either side of a third 'BOT', Toots shoots a few squares at the 'B' while Pucksie kind of turns his body from side to side before placing a hand on the T, causing the 'BOT' to expand into 'BOTBOTS' and push out the two BotBots. [[Goob Toob]] appears on security cam footage looking into the camera while a bunch of generic BotBots run around in the background. Cut to the [[food court]] where the [[Greaser Gang]] is tearing it up. [[S'up Dawg]] and [[Shredder Jack]] have a diving contest refereed by [[Fottle Barts]]. S'up Dawg jumps and transforms mid-air before landing perfectly in a cup of mustard. Almost simultaneously, Shredder Jack loses his balance and splats into a cup of tomato based sauce, breaking the cup. Fottle Barts gives them both a 10. Elsewhere in the food court, [[Duderoni]] drinks soda from a fountain machine while [[Twerple Burple]] uses the same machine to fuel her blaster as she shoots it into [[Angry Cheese]]'s mouth. Duderoni rips off a belch while Angry Cheese becomes overloaded with soda, leading to it spraying out both of her eyes and both sides of her head. Meanwhile in a [[bathroom]] stall somewhere, the [[Toilet Troop]] gets into mischief. [[Sergeant Scrubadub]] log rolls on the toliet paoper dispenser as [[Frohawk]] draws poo grafitti on the base of the toilet. [[Poo Sham]] brings in a bar of chocolate and forms into a replica pile of poo. Just then, the toilet paper runs out, causing Sergeant Scrubadub to fall off and into the replica pile of poo. Chorus animation repeats, before a cut to a [[sports store|sporting goods store]] where the [[Jock Squad]] is having fun. [[Dinger]] is jumping "rope", the rope being the shoelace of a soccer cleat being twirled by [[Laceface]]. [[Kidd Klobber]] busts out of a nearby shoebox through the side, prompting Laceface to transform. This allows Kidd Klobber to placekick him through an animated basketball hoop placed at the end of a shelving unit. The kick is good and Dinger does a celebratory dance. Cut to set of shelves sitting behind a desk, presumably the mall's [[Lost and Found (BotBots)|Lost and Found]]. [[Lost Bots]] [[Stinkeye Stapleton]], [[Game Over]], [[Bonz-Eye]], [[Frostferatu]], [[Dimlit]], and [[Clogstopper]] along with [[Playroom Posse]] member [[Kikmee]] jump out of the shelves and towards the camera.
: Narration: BotBot Guy
: Toy segment: None
: Notes: While most of the featured BotBots are series one, Dinger and Kikmee are from series three. Kikmee is also oddly out place, being grouped in with the Lost Bots instead of his actual subgroup, the Playroom Posse. To be fair though, the Playroom Posse subgroup wouldn't debut until series three either.
: ''One stormy night, at a mall near by, Energon power fell from the sky. It hit the mall with it's powerful might and gave everyday objects robot life-fe-fe!'' {Here-a bot. There-a bot. Everywhere-a Bot Bot! Different tribes, throughout the mall. Started making mischief, big and small. The Greaser Gang went to town. Squirting condiments on whatever they found. The tribe in the bathroom the Toilet Troop, smashed choclate bars to look like- <squish> }Here-a bot. There-a bot. Everywhere-a Bot Bot! Deflating balls and making punts, the Jock Squad's up to wicked stunts. And then there's ones, that no one knows. The Lost Bots lurking in the sha-a-dows. You don't know where they're hidingyou'rein for a surprise! BotBots are more than meets the eye!} "BotBots." {Transformers!}

* '''Frostferatu and Sprinkleberry D'uhnut''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdQIFX26d0U 15 sec]
: Animation: The food court segment from the previous commercial.
: Narration: BotBot Guy
: Toy segment: A boy pops Frostferatu out of his package and onto his kitchen table. Zoom in on the boys hands transforming Frostferatu and then zoom in on another pair of hands transforming [[Sprinkleberry D'uhnut]]. Pan over the series one toys laid out on the table.
: {Here-a bot. There-a bot. Everywhere-a Bot Bot!} ''Pop 'em out, convert and see what Bots you got. With new Transformers BotBots. You can collect 190 in 2019. Each sold separately.'' {Here-a bot. There-a bot. Everywhere-a Bot Bot!} Sprinkleberry D'uhnut: "What Bot you got?"

{{anchor|Goldrush Games Digital Commercial}}
[[File:BotBots commercial - Goldrush Games.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Goldrush Games Digital Commercial''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xfb8s7kyKU 27 sec]
: Animation: [[Gold Punch]], [[Goldenberry D'uhnut]], [[Goldsferatu]], [[SPF Gold]], [[Goldface]], [[Goldie Rock]], and [[Gold Dexter]] of the [[Winner's Circle]] sit in [[alternate mode|alt modes]] at the top of the [[mall (BotBots)|mall's]] escalators. As the camera pans in, they [[transformation|transform]]. The camera pans out to showing members of the [[Backpack Bunch]] [[Fresh Squeezes]], [[Spoiled Rottens]], [[Greaser Gang]], [[Jock Squad]] and [[Music Mob]] tribes in the courtyard area below, cheering at the gold Botbots. The Jock Squad, Fresh Squeezes and Music Mob transform, ready to compete. [[Batsby]] and [[Dinger]] transform. [[Dimlit]] grabs Batsby and hits [[Dinger]] sending him him flying! They Jock Squad charges forward. [[Sensei Spiny]] slashes a juice carton, making a puddle that [[Arctic Guzzlerush]] slips on. The Fresh Squeezes then run off. The Music Mob get ready, with [[Smooth Shaker]] transforming and shakes excitedly. She transforms back, grabbing a flag as [[Batterhead]] grabs [[Dingledeedoo]] by her handle. The Music Mob charge forward as well. The gold BotBots head down the escalator and head to the tiered podium, climbing up. They look left then right as [[Pop-O the Clown]] pokes their head in from the right side of the screen. He waggles his arms and the BotBots Goldrush Games logo appears on screen.
: Narration: BotBot Guy
: Toy segment: None
: Notes: Gold Punch is missing his face details, showing it to be completely blank. Dimlit and Smooth Shaker of the [[Lost Bots]] are shown with the Jock Squad and Music Mob, tribes they were respectively lost from. A red version of [[Axwell]] is shown with the Music Mob. The mall itself is shown as being in scale with the BotBots. This either means the Botbots are all human size, or the mall itself is very tiny. Multiple duplicate BotBots can seen sitting in non tribal groups in the courtyard area. The tribal [[insignia]]s for the [[Hibotchi Heats]], [[Retro Replays]] and [[Techie Team]] be can be seen on store fronts in the background, though no members of those tribes appear in the commercial.
: "Shiny new gold trophy BotBots are here....and every tribe wants one! Tribes will compete to prove they're the most mischievous, to try to win one of the gold trophy bots. Who will grab the gold with the all new BotBots Goldrush Games?

== War for Cybertron Trilogy ==
The recent trend of shorter fifteen and twenty second toy commercials seems poised to continue based on the marketing for the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]. So far, Hasbro seems content to only commission ads for the first wave of product of a given year. Even the more child focused lines, ''Rescue Bots Academy'' and ''Cyberverse'', seem to have fewer and shorter commercials. It is unclear if this indicative of a reduced TV advertising budget due to kids not watching as much TV, having to spread the budget across more simultaneous product lines than before (in addition to the aforementioned lines, ''Studio Series'' and ''BotBots'' are also simultaneously on shelves), or both.
=== 2019 ===
=== Toys ===
* '''Siege Wave 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDAsT49EbI 15 sec]
: Animation: [[Lionizer (G1)|Lionizer]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Six-Gun|Autobot Sixgun]] run past [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] on a bridge on Cybertron during a battle. Prime jumps to a stop as Lionzier transforms into his sword and Sixgun weaponizes with Prime.
: Narration: Unknown announcer and [[Jon Bailey]] as Optimus Prime.
: Toy segment: The toys are shown in a Cybertronian city diorama. It starts with Prime in truck mode, having the roof of the toy flipped up before a jump cut to Prime in robot mode that pans over to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in robot mode. The camera continues panning down and to the right to show Lionizer, then Sixgun a short ways in front. Prime has somehow teleported as the camera continues panning to the right to show him standing next to Sixgun. As the camera continues to pan further right still, we see Prime from the torso up, weaponized with Sixgun and holding Lionizer. The camera then does slight turn back to the left before panning backwards to show [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], weaponized Prime, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Sideswipe facing off against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Starscream and [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]]. All these scenes appear to be greenscreened with first a doorway background and later an outdoor background with a collapsing tower animation.
: Notes: [[Flywheels|Skytread]] can be seen standing on the bridge in the background as the Autobots are running.
: ''Combine and weaponize with NEW Transformers War For Cybertron!'' "Calling all Autobots. The Decepticon siege has pushed us to the brink, but war rages on. Combine together and help protect what's left of Cybertron." ''New Transformers War for Cybertron. Each sold separately.''

=== Cartoon ===
* '''New York Toy Fair Netflix Teaser''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6vnmS1Dfuk 1:46]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
: Ultra Magnus: "Cybertron is in ruins. I fear...the war is lost. Optimus, at this moment we must focus on surviving as a race. Not winning a war." Megatron: "Yet again, the Autobots have escalated this conflict to the point where must answer their aggression with force. I empower you Decepticons to bring this painful chapter of our history to a close." Ultra Magnus: "We're facing extinction at the hands of the Decepticons." Megatron: "Cybertron needs strength...MY strength." Optimus Prime: "Cybertron. NEEDS. FREE-DOM." "We must not allow Megatron to find the Allspark. With it, he will destroy everything we are." Bumblebee: "You're fighting to win and that's going to get you all killed." Optimus Prime: "The Autobots fight for the day we no longer have to fight." Elita-One: "This is not the life I imagined for us." Optimus Prime: "It's a life...worth fighting for."

* '''Trailer''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lj9lE4Id-U 2:00]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
: Megatron: "I have done what I have to do to end this war... Honor will not win this war... This is the final day...of the Autobot resistance." Optimus Prime: "I...cannot help but ask myself: Is this a hopeless crusade? Have my actions led to the extinction of our people?" Ratchet: "The Allspark is a vessel of life." Optimus Prime: "In the hands of Megatron, there's no telling what he might do." Megatron: "The Allspark...yes." Shockwave: "A clean and decisive victory." [A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES] Ultra Magnus: "If we continue on this course, no one will be left to win." [THE FINAL HOURS ARE HERE] Jetfire: "I've got him." [TWO LEADERS] Megatron: "The circle closes Prime." [MUST MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE] "You are defeated." "We end this war...now."

=== 2020 ===
=== Toys ===
* '''Earthrise Wave 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njqpC6lyp-0 20 sec]
: Animation: CGI.
[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] approaches [[Earth]] and flies overhead of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Prime's trailer pops open to reveal [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] shooting at Astrotrain with Prime transforming to robot mode to follow suit.
: Narration: Unknown announcer and [[Jon Bailey]] as Optimus Prime.
: Toy segment: The toys are shown in a rather nice mountain forest diorama. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and Astrotrain stand shoulder to shoulder on a rocky outcropping. At the base of a mountain? [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] stand around while Cliffjumper, [[Big Daddy (G1)|Daddy-O]] and [[Trip-Up]] hangout in car mode. Ironworks has his arm removed as he's pulled offscreen and replaced with one already in base mode. Hoist is shown standing on a rock, overlooking car mode Optimus Prime and Cliffjumper. A group shot is shown with Cliffjumper (with blast effect), Trip-Up, [[Soundbarrier]], Optimus Prime, Ironworks (base mode), Daddy-O (car mode) and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (holding [[Smashdown]]) all placed at varying levels amongst a group of rocks at the base of the mountain. The camera pans out to reveal Astrotrain and Starscream facing the Autobots.
: Notes: Optimus Prime's narration makes it sound like all the Autobots can convert to battle stations. Curiously, despite Prime's urging to weaponize, that gimmick is not actually demonstrated. Instead Hoist is shown holding his gun in robot mode alongside Cliffjumper in car mode with his cannon mounted and Optimus Prime in truck mode, with... no weapons.
: ''Build your battlefield with Transformers War For Cybertron: Earthrise.'' "This is Optimus Prime. Autobots, convert to battle stations. Weaponize, and prepare for battle...on Earth." ''New Transformers War For Cybertron: Earthrise. Each sold separately.''
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=== Cartoon ===
* '''Trailer'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s00QLjolFg 2:21]
: Animation: Excerpts from the cartoon.
: Narration: None.
:Doubledealer: "Anybody home?!" Deseeus: "Do you know who I am?." Optimus Prime: "I know what you are. That is enough." Deseeus: "Bring me the ugly one." Bumblebee: "Come on!" Optimus Prime: "Wheeljack!" [NETFLIX] Sky Lynx: "The future... is unwritten. Focus your mind. Take us to the AllSpark." Red Alert: "I hate to break it to the Decepticons, but they´ve already won the war." Chromia: "Not yet, they haven´t. There´s still some spark left in my circuits." Red Alert: "I´m so glad someone on our team can fly!" Sky Lynx: "You´ll never escape this dead place." "You must stay on the path... or a much darker future awaits." Galvatron: "I will guide you to your rightful destiny." "You will kill Optimus Prime and take the Matrix for yourself." Megatron: "I don´t trust you." Galvatron: "Good. Never trust anyone."
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=== Stop Motion ===
* '''Crashing the K-Wave''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5yPePvP5ew 3:00]
: Animation: Stop Motion.
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sees that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has become really popular on social media, getting furious. After seeing the Autobots watching ''{{w|Crash Landing on You}}'' on [[Netflix]], he gets inspired to shoot his own {{w|Korean drama|K-drama}} starring [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]].
:The two portray a couple that falls in love during a rainy night in which Ironhide offers to cover Chromia from the rain with his umbrella as she walks back home. Once she arrives, the two lovers realize their feelings for each other and kiss, ending the story.
:After the Autobots finish the shoot and celebrate their successful drama, the Decepticons watch it via Megatron´s phone with mixed reactions. Their leader leaves an angry comment after seeing the numbers it was making online and marches off.

=== 2021 ===
=== Toys ===
* '''Kingdom Wave 1''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFw67WdvdiI 15 sec]
: Animation: CGI.
: A kid summons [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] in his gorilla mode using the Golden Disk, Optimus Primal runs towards the camera and transforms, joining [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in pointing their weapons at [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
: Narration: Unknown announcer.
: Toy segment: On a rocky diorama, Optimus Primal is shown in his gorilla mode with his shoulder cannons flipped out, a kid picks him up and transforms him into robot mode. Cuts to a wider shot, showing Primal, Optimus Prime, and Cheetor, with [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (in jet mode) and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (tank mode) in the background. It pans out to show Megatron in Tyrannosaurus rex mode, [[Paleotrex]] in skeletal Tyrannosaurus mode, alongside [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], who are both in robot mode.
: ''Unleash the power of the animal kingdom!'' Optimus Primal: "ROAR" ''With new Transformers: Kingdom figures! Convert from beast to robot mode, and rule the battle! Two epic worlds collide with new Transformers: Kingdom figures! Each sold separately.''

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