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ID numbers are a classification system used throughout the Transformers brand to numerically identify each toy sold within a franchise's toyline. Historically, they have been used primarily by TakaraTomy (originally Takara), but Hasbro has been known to use its own systems as well. ID numbers provide a form of "order" to each toyline that uses them, allowing collectors to more easily identify specific figures.

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

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Original toyline

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The original run of the Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline ended at number 49 and was picked back up in the Scramble City and Transformers 2010 sublines, respectively, where the numbering system changed to have two figures sharing an ID number with the addition of a "C" or a "D" at the beginning that indicated which faction they belonged to (Cybertrons or Destrons). However, some of the reissues in the early 2000s, along with new characters created through exclusive redecos (the majority of them released under the e-HOBBY-exclusive range in the Collector's Edition line), opted to add onto the original numbering system. Some of the original line's mail-order figures that had lacked ID numbers were also given new numbers in the upper two-digit range, which makes things somewhat messy, to say the least.

For unknown reasons, Takara decided to number those retro releases backwards, starting at 99 and then working their way down until 64, leaving a gap from number 50 to 63 that was never filled because Takara simply stopped releasing new redecos of "Generation 1" figures that were given new numbers. Another gap from number 78 to 83 was intended for the individual members of the e-HOBBY-exclusive "G1 GoBots" set (which was collectively given the number 84), but since they were based on Tonka's GoBots characters, which in turn were based on Bandai's Machine Robo figures, Takara got cold feet and decided not to officially assign them individual names.

VS sets

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  • VSX Convoy VS Megatron
  • VSY Grimlock VS Soundwave

Scramble City to Return of Convoy

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As stated above, the original toyline's run and numbering style changed at number 50 onwards, with the following subsequent Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers-branded toylines continuing this new numbering style. This numbering system also featured a few gaps, typically as a point to "reset" the line where a cartoon/franchise isn't considered a "direct sequel". Like the numbering system above, there are also a few retroactive inclusions to this numbering system courtesy of The Transformers Collection, namely the Targetmaster versions of Hot Rod and Kup, as well as a few ID numbers found only in marketing material during the toyline's original run.

Scramble City and 2010

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Cybertrons
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Destrons
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VS sets
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  • VSZ Sunstreaker, Skids VS Buzzsaw

The Headmasters

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Cybertrons
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Destrons
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Super-God Masterforce

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Cybertrons
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Destrons
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Other
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Victory and Zone

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Cybertrons
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Destrons
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Return of Convoy

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Cybertrons
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Other

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Operation Combination

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The Operation Combination portion of Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers plays a rather strange role in the greater scheme of the "Generation 1" toyline, as it features its own unique numbering system that does not follow the previous sublines. Unlike the previous sublines that featured the respective subline logo on the back of the packaging with "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers" at the forefront, the packaging for the Operation Combination toys lacked the subline logo altogether.

The reason as to why this subline changed it's numbering system is unknown, but from a glance it can be assumed that it was due to the toyline already sitting at three-digits with it just about reaching 400, meaning a "refresh" of the numbering system would be the best option to revitalize the line. Transformers was also reaching a rather noticeable decline in sales by this point too, as was demonstrated in the cancellation of the Zone cartoon two years prior, so this may have also been a subtle attempt to make it seem as if it was a new toyline, rather than it being a continuation, to help boost sales.

Beastformers

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Originally starting off as a simple subline of the Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline around The Headmasters-era, the Transformers: Beastformers line featured its own ID numbering system molded onto the individual figures themselves and their respective weapons. These numbers were oddly nowhere to be found on their included bio cards (and the boxes were generic rather than individualized), but did appear on various checklists. When the line eventually broke off into its own separate entity, becoming simply Beastformers, the pre-established numbering system was fully implemented onto the figures' bio cards and boxes.

The original Transformers: Beastformers series has 22 figures (and by extension, ID numbers) that weren't included in the original lineup, despite appearing on multiple advertisements and toy checklists. When the Beastformers line broke off of the Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers line, most the missing figures were released, and while many Transformers: Beastformers figures were re-released alongside the new additions, 20 Transformers-era toys were not, plus two toys were ultimately not released in either line; though once again, all 76 figures were shown in multiple checklists.

Surprisingly, some of the characters that appeared in The Headmasters cartoon weren't included in the original Transformers: Beastformers line.

Transformers: Beastformers

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Beastformers

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Beastformers

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Unreleased Beastformers

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Laser Beasts

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SD capsule/candy toys

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G-2

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Beast Wars

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Cybertrons

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Destrons

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VS sets

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  • VS-1 Strongest Beast Showdown:
    Convoy VS Megatron
  • VS-2 Arctic Showdown:
    Whiteclaw VS Scorpos
  • VS-3 Quickest Showdown:
    Cheetus VS Waspeeter
  • VS-4 Ferocious Showdown:
    Dinobot VS Tarans
  • VS-5 Rocky Mountain Showdown:
    Rattle VS Terrorsaurer
  • VS-6 Amazon Showdown:
    Convobat VS Megalligator
  • VS-7 Wilderness Showdown:
    Rhinox VS Shadow Panther
  • VS-8 Deep Forest Showdown:
    Tigatron VS Blackwidow
  • VS-9 Darkness Showdown:
    Howlinger VS Buzz Saw
  • VS-10 Heaven Showdown:
    Airazor VS Kuwagiger
  • VS-11 Hell Showdown:
    Cybershark VS Inferno
  • VS-12 Cannon Showdown:
    Apache VS Megastorm
  • VS-13 2 Against 1 Showdown:
    Bighorn VS Starscream & BB
  • VS-14 Land Horizon Showdown:
    Tasmania Kid VS Dirge
  • VS-15 Sea Horizon Showdown:
    Scuba VS Thrust
  • VS-16 History's Greatest Showdown:
    Lio Convoy VS Galvatron
  • VS-17 Frontier Showdown:
    Bigmos VS Autostinger
  • VS-18 Heavy Armor Showdown:
    Powerhug VS Autocrusher
  • VS-19 Stratospheric Showdown:
    Tonbot VS Autojetter
  • VS-20 Discus Showdown:
    Mantis VS Autolauncher
  • VS-21 to VS-28 N/A
  • VS-29 Savanna Showdown:
    Longrack VS Guiledart
  • VS-30 Desert Showdown:
    Colada VS Saberback
  • VS-31 Prairie Showdown:
    Stampy VS Sling
  • VS-32 Undersea Showdown:
    Break VS Dead End
  • VS-33 Backwater Showdown:
    Rockbuster VS Hydra
  • VS-34 Explosive Showdown:
    Randy VS Crazybolt
  • VS-35 Cosmic Showdown:
    Big Convoy VS Magmatron
  • VS-36 Favorites Showdown:
    Mach Kick VS Archadis
  • VS-37 Master Fencer Showdown:
    Sharp Edge VS Hardhead
  • VS-38 Extreme Showdown:
    Bump VS Bazooka
  • VS-39 Roaring Showdown:
    Survive VS Killer Punch
  • VS-40 Destined Showdown:
    Metals Convoy VS Metals Megatron
  • VS-41 Brave Showdown:
    Silverbolt VS Metals Rampage
  • VS-42 Gusty Showdown:
    Metals Cheetus VS Metals Waspeeter
  • VS-43 Flash Showdown:
    Metals Rattle VS Metals Terrorsaurer
  • VS-44 Strength Showdown:
    Metals Rhinox VS Metals Tarans
  • VS-45 Heatwave Showdown:
    Metals Airazor VS Quickstrike
  • VS-46 Ocean Bottom Showdown:
    Metals Depth Charge VS Metals Inferno

Other

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Egg Beasts

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Car Robots

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Cybertrons

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Destrongers

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Choro Q

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Main article: Choro-Q

Legends of the Microns

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Cybertrons

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Destrons

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Microns

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Unicron

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Multipacks

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Rescue Heroes Go-Bots

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Cybertrons

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Destrons

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Exclusives

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Binaltech

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Binaltech Asterisk

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Masterpiece

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Robotmasters

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Beast Wars Returns

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Galaxy Force

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Cybertrons

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Destrons

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VS Sets

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Planet X

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Exclusives

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Beast Wars Telemocha Series

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Movie

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Autobots

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Decepticons

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Screen Battles

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  • SB-01 First Encounter
  • SB-02 Final Stand
  • SB-03 Desert Attack
  • SB-04 Capture of Bumblebee

Trans-Scanning

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Henkei! Henkei!

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Cybertrons

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Destrons

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Revenge

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Autobots

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Decepticons

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Animated

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VS sets

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  • VS-A The Summit Battle: Optimus Prime VS Megatron
  • VS-B Blazing Bullets: Bumblebee VS Starscream
  • VS-C Sworn Enemies: Ratchet VS Lockdown
  • VS-D Rockin'On Battle: Ironhide VS Soundwave
  • VS-E Battle in the Dark: Prowl VS Blitzwing
  • VS-F Optimus Prime VS Megatron Cybertronmode
  • G Safeguard

Masterpiece Movie Series

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Masterpiece Movie Series Next

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Autobot Alliance

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United

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Main article: Transformers United

United EX

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Darkside Moon

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Autobots

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Decepticons

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Cyberverse

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Dual Model Kits

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Prime

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First Edition

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Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Prime

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Arms Microns

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Arms Micron Weapon Series

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EZ Collection

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Generations

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Go!

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GT

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Cloud

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Main article: Transformers Cloud

Autobots

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Decepticons

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Movie Advanced Series

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Exclusives

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Lost Age Series

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Legends

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Exclusives

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Legend Commander Collection

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Q-Transformers

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Main article: Q-Transformers

QT series

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QTF series

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3-Figure Sets

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  • QTFS-01 Q-Transformers Shuyaku 3-tai Set
  • QTFS-02 Q-Transformers Decepticon Kanbu 3-tai Set

Q-Collaboration

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Adventure

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Adventure Series

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VS Sets

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Microns

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Easy Dynamic Series

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Unite Warriors

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Exclusives

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Movie The Best

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Exclusives

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The Last Knight

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Exclusives

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Turbo Change Series

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Power of the Primes

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Studio Series

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Gamer Edition

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Exclusives

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Transformers Series

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Exclusives

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Bumblebee

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Siege

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Exclusives

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Cyberverse

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TakaraTomy Mall

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Earthrise

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TakaraTomy Mall

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War for Cybertron Trilogy

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Kingdom

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TakaraTomy Mall

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Lawson Ticket

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Premium Finish

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War for Cybertron Trilogy

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Studio Series

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MPG

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Legacy

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TakaraTomy Mall

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Beast Kakusei

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Beast Power

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Papapatto Change

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Kakusei Weapon

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Kakusei Change

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Kakusei Change Sets

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Kakusei Change Armor Sets

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Kurutto Change

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Deluxe Class

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Voyager Class

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Exclusives

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Beast Wars Again

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Main article: Missing Link

EarthSpark

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Spin Changer Series

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Supatto Change Series

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DX Series

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One

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Cog Power Change Series

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Deluxe Class Series

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Cybertron Rush Series

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T-SPARK

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Main article: T-SPARK

Adamas Machina

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Age of the Primes

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Exclusives

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Wild King

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Energy Masters

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Energy Beasts

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Wildocking Sets

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Overgear

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Main article: Transformers Overgear


New Legends

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References

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  1. 2006 release
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 e-HOBBY Collector's Edition
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 The Transformers Collection
  4. Figure Ō magazine
  5. Takara Collector's Edition
  6. 6.0 6.1 Toy Festival 2001
  7. Omitted from the 1987 retail line-up, Repugnus (marketed as "Repug") was offered as a mail order figure that was advertised with the 1987 Beastformers figures, but ultimately wasn't shipped until 1988, in Hasbro packaging. Though it doesn't appear on his packaging, he was assigned the ID number "C-98" in official marketing materials.
  8. Planned as a Robot Point item, but cancelled.
  9. Toys"R"Us Japan
  10. 10.0 10.1 Although Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus featured ID numbers (D-309 and D-310) that placed them in between the Super-God Masterforce-based toys Browning (D-308) and Black Zarak (D-311), both toys are Victory era releases.
  11. 2006 e-HOBBY release