Editing Transformers Character Card

[[File:Transformers Character Card Full Series.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|"I put my Planeswalker in attack position!"]]
When longtime [[TakaraTomy]] partner [[e-HOBBY]] returned to the ''Transformers'' brand sans action figures in [[2022]], the crown jewel of its extensive line of ancillary ''Transformers'' merchandise was '''''Transformers Character Card''''' (トランスフォーマーキャラクターカード), a series of trading cards providing [[bio]]s and [[Tech Spec|tech spec]]s for characters from across the brand. The series unsurprisingly leans towards characters from [[e-HOBBY#e-HOBBY exclusive fiction|e-HOBBY's own exclusive ''Transformers'' fiction]], with additional focus placed on [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] characters never before seen in Japanese markets such as the [[Action Master]]s and late-wave [[Pretender]]s. While these bios are largely summaries of existing fiction, they occasionally provide supplemental story tidbits in the interests of fleshing out more obscure characters.

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==Merchandise==
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[January 25]], [[2022]])</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC G1|Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#TCC G1|Megatron]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Convobat#Transformers Character Card|Convobat]] and [[Megalligator#Transformers Character Card|Megal<!--spelling on card-->igator]]{{sic}} Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' ([[March 14]], 2022)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Rodimus Convoy]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Galvatron]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Broadcast]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Soundwave]] Set}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Bludgeon]] and [[Stranglehold#Transformers Character Card|Stranglehold]] Set}}
{{Bp-a2d2|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Laser|Battle Convoy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#TCC G2|Megatron]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' ([[April 14]], 2022)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Magna Convoy#Transformers Character Card|Magna Convoy]] and [[Straxus (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Straxus]] Set}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#TCC Ape|Convoy (''Beast Wars'')]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TCC Trex|Megatron (''Beast Wars'')]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Longtooth#Transformers Character Card|Longtooth]] and [[Octopunch (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Octopunch]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Meister]] and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Banzai-Tron]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' ([[August 29]], 2022)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Drift (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Drift]] and [[Deadlock (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Deadlock]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Crossblades (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Crossblades]] and [[Thunderwing (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Thunderwing]] Set}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Grand Scourge#Transformers Character Card|Grand Scourge]] and [[Lockdown (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Lockdown]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Lambor]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Ultra Magnus]] Set}}
|width="30%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:Transformers Character Card Convobat and Megalligator.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Legends'' Convobat and Megalligator]][[File:Transformers Character Card Longtooth and Octopunch.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''The Transformers'' Longtooth and Octopunch]]
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' ([[November 1]], 2022)</u>
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{{Bp-m1p1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#TCC Bat|Convobat]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#TCC Gator|Megal<!--spelling on card-->igator]]{{sic}} Set<br>(''Beast Wars'' version)}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|King Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#TCC Coronation|Starscream]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Metroplex (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Metroflex]] and [[Trypticon (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Dinosaurer]] Set}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Carnivac (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Carnivac]] and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#TCC Pretender|Starscream]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Transformers Card Binder<br>(with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Black|Convoy Black Version]]<br>and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#TCC Black|Megatron Black Version]])}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Superion (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Superion]] and [[Menasor (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Menasor]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Broadside (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Broadside]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Astrotrain]] Set}}
{{Bp-a2d2|[[Jhiaxus (G2)#Transformers Character Card|Jhiaxus]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Hero|Convoy Missile Trailer]] Set}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bruticus (RID)#Transformers Character Card|Bruticus]] and [[Iguanus (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Iguanus]] Set}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 7''' ([[April 22]], 2023)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Prowl]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Laserwave]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Pincher (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Pincher]] and [[Vroom (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Vroom]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Matrix|Convoy]] and [[Alpha Trion/toys#Transformers Character Card|Alpha Trin]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Thunder Clash#Transformers Character Card|Thunder Clash]] and [[Skyquake (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Skyquake]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' ([[August 14]], 2023)</u>
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{{Bp-d1|[[Magnificus (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Magnificus]] and [[Eagle Eye (G2)#Transformers Character Card|Eagle Eye]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Omega Supreme]] and [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Devastor]] Set}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#TCC Full Size|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#TCC Full Size|Skywarp]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Orion|Orion Pax]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#TCC Hot Rod|Hot Rodimus]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 9''' ([[October 17]], 2023)</u>
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{{Bp-d2|[[Smokescreen (G2)#Transformers Character Card|Smokescreen]] and [[Dreadwing (G2)#Transformers Character Card|Dreadwing]] Set}}
{{Bp-a2d2|[[Pyro (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Pyro]] and [[Clench (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Clench]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Alert]] and [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Inferno]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Blaster (G1)/toys#TCC Twincast|Twincast]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#TCC Soundblaster|Soundblaster]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 10''' ([[December]], 2023)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Deathsaurus (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Deszaras]] and [[Star Saber (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Victory Saber]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Defensor (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Guardian]] and [[Bruticus (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Bruticus]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Catilla (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Catilla]] and [[Gutcruncher (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Gutcruncher]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Rijie]] and [[Reflector (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Refraktor]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 11''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Animated)#Transformers Character Card|Megatron]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Roller (G1)#TCC UW|Wandering Roller]] and [[Tarn (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Tarn]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Sprung]] and [[Octane#Transformers Character Card|Octone]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Arcee]] and [[Windblade (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Windblade]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 12''' ([[June]], 2024)</u>
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{{Bp-a1|[[Star Saber (G1)#TCC Star Saber|Star Saber]] and [[Victory Leo#Transformers Character Card|Victory Leo]] Set}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Cheetus]] and [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Waspeeter]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#TCC Throne|Throne Of The Primes]] and [[The Fallen/toys#Transformers Character Card|Fallen]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Transformers Character Card|Stepper]] and [[Artfire#Transformers Character Card|Artfire]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 13''' ([[December 28]], 2024)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#TCC Action|Convoy (Action Master)]] and [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#TCC Action|Megatron (Action Master)]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#TCC Laser|Laser Ultra Magnus]] and [[Galvatron II#Transformers Character Card|Galvatron II]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#TCC Senator|Ratbat]] Set}}
{{Bp-multi|[[Decepticon#Transformers Character Card|Destron Army]] and [[Unicron/toys#Transformers Character Card|Unicron]] Set}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 14''' ([[February]], [[2025]])</u>
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{{Bp-multi|[[Primus#Transformers Character Card|Primus]] and [[Autobot#Transformers Character Card|Cybertron Army]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Convoy Super Mode]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Megatron]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosscut (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Crosscut]] and [[Road Rage (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Road Rage]] Set}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Impactor (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Impactor]] and [[Snarler#Transformers Character Card|Snarler]]<ref name="SetNoMore">Beginning partway through Wave 14, e-HOBBY began dropping the word "set" from its listings for whatever reason.</ref>}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 15''' ([[August]], 2025)</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Megatron]]<ref name ="SetNoMore"/>}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Brawn (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Brawn]] and [[Starscream (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Starscream]]<ref name ="SetNoMore"/>}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Hot Rodimus#Transformers Character Card|Hot Rodimus]] and [[Shockwave (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Shockwave]]<ref name ="SetNoMore"/>}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Roadbuster (Cloud)#Transformers Character Card|Roadbuster]] and [[Hellwarp#Transformers Character Card|Hellwarp]]<ref name ="SetNoMore"/>}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|([[September]], 2025)
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{{Bp-a1d1|Transformers Card Binder<ref>A new design distinct from the 2022 binder.</ref><br>(with [[Ginrai (human)#Transformers Character Card|Fire Guts God Ginrai]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Sunstorm]])}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 16''' ([[January]], [[2026]])</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Grand Convoy Super Mode]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-a2d2|[[Road Rocket (G2)##Transformers Character Card|Road Rocket]] and [[Hooligan (G2)#Transformers Character Card|Hooligan]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Transformers Character Card|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Nightbeat (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Nightbeat]] and [[Fangry#Transformers Character Card|Fangry]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 17''' ([[March]], [[2026]])</u>
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Brainstorm (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Brainstorm]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Mindwipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Metalhawk (G1)#TCC Laser|Metalhawk]] and [[Lightfoot (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Lightfoot]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/merchandise#Transformers Character Card|Galaxy Convoy]] and [[Vector Prime#Transformers Character Card|Vector Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Landmine (G1)#Transformers Character Card|Landmine]] and [[Skullgrin#Transformers Character Card|Skullgrin]]}}
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{{comingsoontoy|Wave 16 & 17}}
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==Notes==
* About half the real estate of each character profile is allotted to schematics strongly reminiscent of Generation 1 [[Power Plans]], though they are not referred to as such.
* While we cannot definitely credit each card's art, there seem to be patterns: [[Shin Sasaki]] does the [[Precursor World continuity|Precursor World]]-related characters; [[Hayato Sakamoto]] does most of the well-known Generation 1 characters; and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] does [[Transformers Cloud|''Cloud'']] characters. Other identified artists include [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] and [[Shōji Imaki]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=e-HOBBYさんにて販売中のトランスフォーマーキャラクターカードのデフォルメイラストに参加させてもらっています。
現在第4弾まで販売中です。現在第5弾予約中！よろしくお願いします。 絵柄はわかりやすいので誰が何を描いてるかはバレバレですね|link=https://twitter.com/sasakinoko/status/1579088557888929795?s=20 |site=Twitter |name=Shin Sasaki|year=2022|month=10|day=09}}</ref>

==References==
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==References==
*[[Source:Transformers Character Card|Complete archive of ''Transformers Character Card'' bios]]
*[http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/html/page71.html ''Transformers Character Card''] at the e-HOBBY website

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