Editing Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)

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First unveiled at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2022|San Diego Comic-Con 2022]], '''''Transformers: EarthSpark''''' is a toyline for the [[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|accompanying cartoon]], primarily aimed at a younger demographic. It is largely similar to the previous ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' toyline, with many toys revolving around a [[gimmick]], as well as sharing three [[size class]]es: 1-Step Changer (now renamed to "1-Step ''Flip'' Changer"), Warrior Class, and Deluxe Class. The two new size classes, Tacticons and Spin Changers, are the smallest and largest size classes, respectively. ''EarthSpark'' also includes [[redeco]]es from ''Cyberverse''.

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==Hasbro ''Earthspark'' toyline==
===Tacticons===
The smallest size class, the Tacticons are bite-sized toys that can transform while on your finger to "forge a connection with ''Transformers'' robots like never before."<ref name="facebook">[[July 22]] Official [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/pfbid02nnAWS39noniUYrdV235kArQf1gKdW7KsTit9MKSUqEzvKUjBt9yPB5efN4PrMs9Ul Transformers Facebook post] revealing the ''EarthSpark'' toyline: "Forge a connection with #Transformers robots like never before with Transformers: EarthSpark Tacticon figures that convert around a finger! Fun in every flip! Convert 1-Step Flip Changer figures from robot mode to alt. mode in 1 exciting step by flipping the bot in the air!"</ref>

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#Tacticon|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (ES)#Tacticon|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (ES)#Tacticon|Optimus Prime]]}}

|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (ES)#EarthSpark|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hashtag (ES)#Tacticon|Terran Hashtag]]}}

|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (ES)#Tacticon|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>

|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Twitch#Tacticon|Terran Twitch]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Earthspark-Tacticon-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Tacticon [[Megatron (ES)#Tacticon|Megatron]]]]
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===1-Step Flip Changers===
Carried over from the ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changers but slightly smaller and generally even less articulated, the 1-Step Flip Changers have a greater emphasis on "flipping the bot in the air."<ref name="facebook"/> This is despite the fact the actual gimmick at the heart of these figures is a switch on their robot mode which when pressed - if, say you tipped them over on your desk - releases the mechanism to automatically transform them into their alternate mode in a pleasing flurry of motion. Of course, this means multiple toys have a variation on the 'switchblade' transformation used since all the way back in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#1step|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (ES)#1Step|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (ES)#EarthSpark|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (ES)#EarthSpark|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Swindle (ES)#EarthSpark|Swindle]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (ES)#OneStep|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twitch#OneStep|Terran Twitch]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Breakdown (ES)#EarthSpark|Breakdown]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Earthspark-1-Step-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1|1-Step Flip Changer [[Optimus Prime (ES)#1-Step Flip Changers|Optimus Prime]]]]
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita-1 (ES)#OneStep|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skullcruncher (ES)#EarthSpark|Skullcruncher]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Spitfire (ES)#EarthSpark|Chaos Terran Spitfire]]}}
|}

===Warrior Class===
Much like ''Cyberverse'', the Warrior Class toys are more articulated than most size classes in the line but with a focus on an attack gimmick. Several of the figures are redecoes from ''Cyberverse''.  Waves 5 and 6 introduce a "Combine and Ride" gimmick similar to [[Powerlinx]] that allows figures to form an upper body to attach to a compatible vehicle mode or to allow another half-robot to attach to the top of their vehicle mode. This feature uses the same connections as the below Cyber Combiners assortment.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita-1 (ES)#EarthSpark|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (ES)#Warrior|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (ES)#EarthSpark|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (ES)#Warrior|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Thrash (ES)#EarthSpark|Terran Thrash]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Jawbreaker (ES)#EarthSpark|Terran Jawbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (ES)#EarthSpark|Starscream]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (ES)#Warrior|Shockwave]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Transformers-EarthSpark-Warrior-Class-Elita-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Warrior Class [[Elita-1 (ES)#Toys|Elita-1]]]]
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#Warrior|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twitch#Warrior|Terran Twitch]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hashtag (ES)#Warrior|Terran Hashtag]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Spitfire (ES)#Warrior|Chaos Terran Spitfire]]}}
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 6}}
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===Deluxe Class===
The ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''-esque Deluxe Class toys have a greater focus on [[show-accuracy]], accessories, and [[articulation]]. Befitting the more collector-orientated designs, the Deluxe Class toys are available on [[Hasbro Pulse]].

Each toy from the first four waves of figures included a piece for a [[Build a Figure]] of [[Mandroid#Toys|Mandroid]], with one swappable arm. Wave 5 and beyond dropped the extra pieces, and new releases of prior-wave toys from that point on also lacked the Mandroid parts.

Like the Warrior Class, several of the figures of "legacy" characters are ''Cyberverse'' redecoes. Disappointing, we know.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#ESDeluxe|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (ES)#ESDeluxe|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Twitch#EarthSpark|Terran Twitch]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (ES)#Deluxe|Optimus Prime]]}} 
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (ES)#EarthSpark|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (ES)#EarthSpark|Grimlock]]}} 
{{Bp-a1|[[Nightshade (ES)#EarthSpark|Terran Nightshade]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (ES)#Deluxe|Starscream]]}} 
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:ES-toy Twitch Deluxe.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Twitch#Toys|Terran Twitch]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (ES)#Deluxe|Prowl]]}} 
{{Bp-terran|[[Thrash (ES)#Deluxe|Terran Thrash]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-terran|[[Jawbreaker (ES)#Deluxe Series|Terran Jawbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Aftermath (ES)#EarthSpark|Chaos Terran Aftermath]]}} 
|}
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===Spin Changers===
The largest size class, the Spin Changers each include a human figurine that can interact with the larger robot, via a circular base or an accessory.   
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#SpinChanger|Bumblebee]] & [[Mo Malto#EarthSpark|Mo Malto]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (ES)#Spin Changers|Optimus Prime]] & [[Robby Malto#EarthSpark|Robby Malto]]}}
</ul>
|}

===Cyber Combiners===
These two-packs offer the first true action figures of main human characters Robby and Mo who can now combine with other Autobots like ye olde [[Powerlinx]]. They are compatible with above Warrior Class figures with the "Combine & Ride" gimmick.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (ES)#CyberCombiner|Bumblebee]] & [[Mo Malto#CyberCombiner|Mo Malto]]}}
{{Bp-terran|[[Twitch #CyberCombiner|Terran Twitch]] & [[Robby Malto#CyberCombiner|Robby Malto]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:ESCyberCombinerTwitchAndRobbyCombined.jpg|thumb|upright=.66|Cyber Combiner Terran Twitch and Robby Malto]]
|}

===Role Play===
[[File:ESCyberSleeveBattleBlaster.jpg|thumb|upright=.66|Cyber Sleeve Battle Blaster]]
EarthSpark also reintroduced a role play assortment with the foam-dart-firing, plastic-shiv-popping NERF [[Cyber-sleeve#Merchandise|Cyber Sleeve Battle Blaster]].
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==TakaraTomy ''EarthSpark'' toyline==
In a surprising departure from the brand synergy with Hasbro's lines shown since 2018, Takara Tomy's ''EarthSpark'' line is markedly different from Western offerings. Not only are most figures sporting improved, more show-accurate decoes but they do not come in plastic-free packaging, marking a return to plastic trays, bubbles on cardbacks and window boxes. 

'''Spin Changer Series'''<br>
Compared to Hasbro's releases, these Spin Changers come in boxes with a plastic window.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[October 28]], 2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESC-01 [[Optimus Prime (ES)#Spin Changers|Spin Changer Optimus Prime]] & [[Robby Malto#EarthSpark|Robby]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESC-02 [[Bumblebee (ES)#SpinChanger|Spin Changer Bumblebee]] & [[Mo Malto#EarthSpark|Mo]]}}
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|}
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'''DX Series'''<br>
Compared to Hasbro's boxed releases, the DX Series toys come on cardbacks with plastic bubbles like the days of old. However, the Mandroid "build-a-figure" parts are not included. This line includes both the Hasbro "Deluxe" molds and altered/enhanced versions of Hasbro "Warrior Class" molds to boot.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[October 28]], 2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESD-01 [[Optimus Prime (ES)#Deluxe|DX Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESD-02 [[Megatron (ES)#ESDeluxe|DX Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESD-03 [[Bumblebee (ES)#ESDeluxe|DX Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESD-04 [[Twitch#Toys|DX Terran Twitch]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' ([[November 11]], 2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESD-05 [[Nightshade (ES)#Toys|DX Terran Nightshade]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESD-06 [[Shockwave (ES)#Toys|DX Shockwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESD-07 [[Grimlock (ES)#Toys|DX Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESD-08 [[Starscream (ES)#Deluxe|DX Starscream]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' ([[March 16]], 2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESD-09 [[Thrash (ES)#Toys|DX Terran Thrash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESD-S [[Optimus Prime (ES)#DXBattleStation|DX Battle Station Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' ([[June 2]], 2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESD-10 [[Prowl (ES)#TakaraESDeluxe|DX Prowl]] (canceled)}}
{{Bp-terran|ESD-11 [[Thrash (ES)#Deluxe|DX Thrash Malto]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-EarthSpark-JP-ESD-13-DX-Terran-Hashtag.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Deluxe Terran Hashtag]]
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' ([[July 27]], 2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-terran|ESD-12 [[Jawbreaker (ES)#Deluxe Series|DX Terran Jawbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-terran|ESD-13 [[Hashtag (ES)#Deluxe|DX Terran Hashtag]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESD-14 [[Elita-1 (ES)#Deluxe|DX Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESD-15 [[Aftermath (ES)#EarthSpark|DX Aftermath]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u></u>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u></u>
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'''Supatto Change Series'''<br>
"Supatto Change" (スパっとチェンジ, "Quick Change") is TakaraTomy's name for the 1-Step Flip Changers, which now also come packaged in plastic bubbles on cardbacks. 

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[October 28]], 2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESS-01 [[Optimus Prime (ES)#1Step|Supatto Change Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESS-02 [[Megatron (ES)#OneStep|Supatto Change Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESS-03 [[Bumblebee (ES)#1step|Supatto Change Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|ESS-04 [[Twitch#OneStep|Supatto Change Terran Twitch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESS-05 [[Swindle (ES)#Toys|Supatto Change Swindle]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' ([[November 11]], 2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESS-06 [[Wheeljack (ES)#Toys|Supatto Change Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESS-07 [[Soundwave (ES)#Toys|Supatto Change Soundwave]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' ([[March 16]], 2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|ESS-08 [[Elita-1 (ES)#OneStep|Supatto Change Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-d1|ESS-09 [[Skullcruncher (ES)#EarthSpark|Supatto Change Skullcruncher]]}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u></u>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u></u>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u></u>
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==Notes==
*''EarthSpark'' is the first cartoon tie-in toyline to use the plastic-free packaging first introduced in ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' for every toy. Each size class has an open window except for the Tacticons, which use closed boxes. In the west, at least...
*The deluxe class packaging features [[Alphabet|Autobot Script]] on the inner tray, reading "Earthspark".

==References==
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