Editing Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)

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'''Heroes of Cybertron''' or '''"HOC"''' is a series of non-transformable [[Plastic|PVC]] figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series.  They were previously released in Japan as '''Super Collection Figures''' ('''SCF''' for short).

Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] in a case of twelve. There were ten [[wave]]s or '''Acts''' released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity]], whereas Acts Nine &amp; Ten were based solely on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Legends of the Microns]]'' characters.  

[[Chase figure]]s were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were [[repaint]]s of existing figures, but many were new or [[retool]]ed [[mold]]s. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-[[scale]] characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were [[exclusive]] figures available only at [[convention]]s, and one [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize that may or may not have ever seen actual release.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic "pewter" finish.

Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters, seemingly inspired by [[Bandai]]'s concurrent line of ''Mobile Suits in Action'' Gundam action figures. Each came with an assortment of accessories, alternately posed hands, and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. Like the smaller SCFs, the figures were initially based on characters from the original ''Transformers'' series, while later figures were characters from ''Legends of the Microns''.

Of note is the hilarious [[Engrish]] version of "More Than Meets the Eye" [[:Image:MegaSCFEngrishTagline01.jpg|seen on the packaging]] of these figures.

The [[Hasbro]] versions were released in a total of five waves. Some notable differences between the two lines:

*Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes.
*Each figure included a collector card depicting the character.
*Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter [[variant]]s were produced.
*Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of "replacing" a figure, as with SCF.
*Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions.
*Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow [[light-piping]].

The first wave of the Heroes of Cybertron line was re-released to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live-action]] movie. The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals.  The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures.

==SCF==
{{note|All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted}}

===Act 1: ''Sortie! Cybertrons'' chapter (出撃！サイバトロン編)===
'''Color figures & Clear figures''' (December 2000)

*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]

'''Chase figures'''

*Convoy w/ "Energy Ax" (metallic color)
*Megatron w/ "Energy Mace" (metallic color)

===Act 2: ''2010'' chapter (2010編)===
'''Color figures &amp; Clear figures''' (March 2001)
[[Image:Minerva-PVC.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*Convoy (alt mode)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] w/ [[Brainwave Transfer Device]]<ref>Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grimlock figure.</ref> (alt mode)
*[[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]]

'''Chase figures'''

*Convoy w/ "Megatron Gun" & jetpack (color) 
*Rodimus Convoy w/ [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] (clear tinted)

===Act 3: ''The Headmasters'' chapter (ザ・ヘッドマスターズ編)===
'''Color figures &amp; Clear figures''' (June 2001)

*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumble]] w/ [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Sixshot]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]

'''Bonus Part Item'''
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (color &amp; clear)

'''Chase figures'''

*Convoy Damage Version (color)
*Megatron Reincarnation Version (メガトロン転生バージョン) (clear w/ purple accents)

===Act 4: ''Resurrection of Convoy'' chapter (コンボイの復活編)===
'''Color figures &amp; Pewter figures''' (September 2001)

*Arcee w/ exo-suit [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]
*Convoy w/ comlink
*Ultra Magnus ("[[:Image:DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg|Early Colors]]")
*Megatron w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Condor]]
*Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]]

'''Bonus Part Item'''
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroflex]] (color &amp; clear)

'''Chase figures'''
*God Ginrai Fire Guts (gold)
*Grimlock w/ Brainwave Transfer Device (alt mode) (metallic color)

===Act 5: ''Super-God Masterforce'' chapter (超神マスターフォース編)===
'''Color figures &amp; Pewter figures''' (December 2001)

[[Image:Metalhawk scf pvc.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hold it right there!]]

*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastor]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Metalhawk]] w/ Minerva ([[human]])
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]
*[[Shūta Gō|Go Shooter]]

'''Bonus Part Item'''
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] (color &amp; pewter)

'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy Silver Version w/ Matrix (silver)
*Starscream Ghost Version (clear tinted)

===Act 6: ''Road to Earth'' chapter (地球への道編)===
'''Color figures &amp; Pewter figures''' (February 2002)

*Convoy w/ "Megatron Gun" 
*Hot Rodimus
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

'''Bonus Parts Item'''
*[[Grand Maximus]]  (color & pewter)

'''Chase figures'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (color)
*Galvatron (metallic)

===Act 7: ''Victory'' chapter (ビクトリー編)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures''' (May 2002)

*[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] w/ [[Tigerbreast]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]

'''Bonus Parts Item'''
*[[Victory Leo]] components for Star Saber (color & pewter)

'''Chase figures'''
*Deszaras w/ [[Eaglebreast]] (color)
*Victory Saber Gold Version (gold, includes all combination parts)

===Act 8: ''Overseers of Justice'' chapter (正義を統べる者編)===
'''Color figures & Pewter figures''' (August 2002)

*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trin]]
*[[Cerebros (G1)|Fortress]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Star Convoy]]

'''Bonus Parts Item'''
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]] (color &amp; pewter)

'''Chase figures'''
*Starscream Coronation Version (color)
*[[Paradron Medic|Nurse of Paradron]] (パラドロンの看護師) (color)

===Act 9: ''Legends of the Microns Series 1'' chapter (マイクロン伝説編第１弾)===
'''Color figures & pewter figures''' ([[December 27]], 2002)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy (Optimus Prime)]]
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Ironhide (Demolishor)]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Rod (Hot Shot)]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Ratchet (Red Alert)]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

'''Chase figures'''
*Convoy ("[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Mode") (color)
*Megatron ("Cybertron Mode") (color)

===Act 10: ''Legends of the Microns Series 2'' chapter (マイクロン伝説編第2弾)===
'''Color figures &amp; Pewter figures''' (March 2003)
[[Image:ACT10-Doubleface.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Sandstorm]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Bumble]]
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Devastor]]
*[[Sideways (RID)|Doubleface]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Grapp]]
*[[Super Mode]] Convoy

'''Chase figures'''

*Red Alert ("Cybertron Mode") (color)
*Super Mode Convoy w/ [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] (color)

===Exclusives===
====Figures====
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] (color) - [[Transformers Generations]] second place contest prize

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of the publisher, Keibunsha, it is unknown if this figure was ever actually sent out.}}

====Sets====
*SCF Special "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|The Earth Obliteration Plan]]" (SCFスペシャル　地球消滅計画編)
** Convoy w/ "Megatron Gun" (metallic color) & Convoy (alt mode) (metallic color) — Wonder Festival, February 2002

*SCF "TF Showdown Set"  (SCF TF対決セット)
** Convoy w/ "Energy Ax" vs Megatron w/ "Energy Mace" & battle damage (color) — Tokyo Game Show, September 2002

==Mega SCF==

===Regular figures===

[[Image:G1 MegaSCF StarSaber.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy TV Version]] (February 2002)
*01 Convoy Metallic Version (February 2002)
*02 [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] (May 2002)
*03 [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] w/ [[Laserbeak (G1)|Condor]] (June 2002)
*04 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]] (July 2002)
*05 [[Victory Leo]] (August 2002)
*06 Rodimus Convoy (September 2002)
*07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] (November 2002)
*08 [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Super Mode]] (December 2002)
*09 [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] (December 2002)
*10 [[Demolishor (Armada)|Ironhide]] (February 2003)
*11 [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Rod]] (March 2003)
*12 Convoy Normal Mode (August 2003)
*13 [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (August 2003)

===Exclusive figures===

*Convoy Damage Version — Robot Station 2002, May 2002
*03-X1 Megatron Metallic Version w/ [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] — Wonder Festival 2002, July 2002

==Heroes of Cybertron==

===Wave 1===
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]

===Wave 2===
*Optimus Prime w/ energy weapon
*Megatron w/ energy weapon
*[[Paradron Medic]]
*Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (molded in clear orange)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]

===Wave 3===
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (alt mode)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]

===Wave 4===
[[Image:HOC Gigatron.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*[[Autobot]] Espionage Team ([[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], w/ right leg of Fortress Maximus)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (w/ torso of Fortress Maximus)
*Powermaster [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]] (w/ left arm of Fortress Maximus)
*Autobot [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] (w/ left leg of Fortress Maximus)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (w/ head and sword of Fortress Maximus)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]] (w/ right arm of Fortress Maximus)

'''Bonus figure'''

*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]

===Wave 5===
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (w/ left arm of Metroplex)
*Megatron With [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (w/ right arm of Metroplex)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (w/ torso of Metroplex)
*Optimus Prime With Communicator (w/ head and weapons of Metroplex)
*Autobot [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (w/ right leg of Metroplex)
*Starscream With Crown (w/ left leg of Metroplex)

'''Bonus figure'''

*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]

===Exclusives===

[[Image:HoC 3H Seeker Set.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Some assembly required.]]
*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (Starscream redeco) - [[OTFCC 2003]]
*[[Air Warrior]] 6-pack (Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker & three [[Air Warrior]]s) - OTFCC 2003

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==Legends of Cybertron==
* '''Skywarp''' (2004, unreleased)

[[Image:OTFCCSkywarp.jpg|thumb|200px|Lost in mid-teleport.]]

: A redeco of ''Mega Super Figure Collection'' G1 Starscream (minus the extra coronation accessories), Skywarp was to be among the first of the fan club exclusives offered by [[BotCon#BotCon_history|OTFCC]] as well as the first in their ''Legends of Cybertron'' line. The figure was delayed and never saw a full release due to [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]] losing the license to run the official Transformers fan club. At least a couple of sample versions were produced, of those most (but not all) had the open-palm hands and the hand wielding Megatron in gun mode painted blue rather than the correct purple.

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==Heroes of Cybertron (2006)==
===Wave 1===
*Megatron
*Optimus Prime
*Rodimus Prime
*Soundwave
*Ultra Magnus

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Heroes-Of-Cybertron-Tech-Specs/ Heroes of Cybertron tech-specs] at TFW2005.com

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