Tech Spec - Revision history

Katsumi: /* Fiction */

2025-11-17T07:13:23Z

Fiction

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	A Transformer's Tech Specs were determined by means of a ratings test. The [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]]s were not given a ratings test because they were a new type of [[Autobot]] still young in their evolution.<ref>The Omnibots' [[instructions]], specifically panel three [http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1985/instr_camshaft.jpg (scan at BotchTheCrab.com)]</ref>		A Transformer's Tech Specs were determined by means of a ratings test. The [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]]s were not given a ratings test because they were a new type of [[Autobot]] still young in their evolution.<ref>The Omnibots' [[instructions]], specifically panel three [http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1985/instr_camshaft.jpg (scan at BotchTheCrab.com)]</ref>
	====Japanese cartoon continuity====		====Japanese cartoon continuity====
	[[File:HM3 Chromedome's tech specs.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1]]		[[File:HM3 Chromedome's tech specs.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|I'm really feeling it!]]
	[[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s and [[Headmaster Junior]]s would often briefly flash their abbreviated tech specs on their chest displays when they attached their heads. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|The Headmasters}} {{storylink\|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)\|Super-God Masterforce}}		[[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]]s and [[Headmaster Junior]]s would often briefly flash their abbreviated tech specs on their chest displays when they attached their heads. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|The Headmasters}} {{storylink\|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)\|Super-God Masterforce}}

Wildstrike: Probably better off up here.

2025-10-10T10:37:43Z

Probably better off up here.

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	{{disambig2\|the character-rating system\|information about character write-ups\|Bio}}		{{disambig2\|the character-rating system\|information about character write-ups\|Bio}}

			{{toystub\|Non-US sources for all eras; imagery for later lines.}}

	[[File:MegatronG2Hero Bio&TechSpecs.jpg\|275px\|thumb\|"Tech Specs" ≠ "[[bio]]". Clip and save ''that,'' jack.]]		[[File:MegatronG2Hero Bio&TechSpecs.jpg\|275px\|thumb\|"Tech Specs" ≠ "[[bio]]". Clip and save ''that,'' jack.]]
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	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references/>

	~~{{toystub\|Non-US sources for all eras; imagery for later lines.}}~~

	[[Category:Toys]]		[[Category:Toys]]

The Wadapan: /* Generation 1 */

2025-06-26T10:18:47Z

Generation 1

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	[[File:Mainframespec.gif\|left\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|The last ''Generation 1'' style. Did dropping the decoder gimmick [[Ruined FOREVER\|kill the franchise]]? Undoubtedly yes.]]		[[File:Mainframespec.gif\|left\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|The last ''Generation 1'' style. Did dropping the decoder gimmick [[Ruined FOREVER\|kill the franchise]]? Undoubtedly yes.]]

	Tech Specs were present right from the start. With the very first Transformers also came a packaging gimmick: Kids were instructed to "use the special decoder inside to decipher your Tech Specs." A fuchsia criss-cross pattern obscured the blue line that indicated the various ratings, so overlaying a piece of clear red plastic made the blue line much easier to see. This design was used for five years, then was replaced with a bar-graph design that required no decoder to read. The description was also changed from just "Tech Specs" to "Bio ~~and~~ Tech Specs". [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] ended two years later, but in all the ''Transformers'' revivals and re-envisionings since then, the decoder gimmick has not yet made a comeback.		Tech Specs were present right from the start. With the very first Transformers also came a packaging gimmick: Kids were instructed to "use the special decoder inside to decipher your Tech Specs." A fuchsia criss-cross pattern obscured the blue line that indicated the various ratings, so overlaying a piece of clear red plastic made the blue line much easier to see. This design was used for five years, then was replaced with a bar-graph design that required no decoder to read. The description was also changed from just "Tech Specs" to "Bio & Tech Specs". [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] ended two years later, but in all the ''Transformers'' revivals and re-envisionings since then, the decoder gimmick has not yet made a comeback.

	In addition to the packaging, Tech Specs were once briefly seen on the toys themselves: The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster figures]] contained abbreviated Tech Specs bar-graphs inside their chests. When the head was plugged into the body, bars would emerge on the graph.		In addition to the packaging, Tech Specs were once briefly seen on the toys themselves: The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster figures]] contained abbreviated Tech Specs bar-graphs inside their chests. When the head was plugged into the body, bars would emerge on the graph.

DDog: /* See also */

2023-09-15T19:16:54Z

Ookalf: /* Generations */

2023-09-01T05:58:21Z

Generations

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	For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.		For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.

	Some toys released under the crossover-oriented ''[[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]'' line, such as [[Ectotron]] and [[Gigawatt]], feature the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but rank them up only to a more ~~tradicional~~ maximum of 10. As part of the gag, each one also features two exclusive stats that correlate to their franchise of origin.		Some toys released under the crossover-oriented ''[[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]'' line, such as [[Ectotron]] and [[Gigawatt]], feature the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but rank them up only to a more traditional maximum of 10. As part of the gag, each one also features two exclusive stats that correlate to their franchise of origin.

	The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', also uses the same four stats from ''Titans Return'' and ''Collaborative'' in a scale of 1-10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.		The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', also uses the same four stats from ''Titans Return'' and ''Collaborative'' in a scale of 1-10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.

Fritz: Better wording since tech specs are much less common nowadays

2023-09-01T01:15:48Z

Better wording since tech specs are much less common nowadays

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	While technically the character [[bio]]s included on most toys are separate from the Tech Specs—and are sometimes called out as such on the packaging itself—the graphic design traditionally merged them into a single box/card (which you are encouraged to "clip and save!"), along with a reduced version of the character's [[package art]]. Thus, "tech specs" has become, in casual use, a shorthand term for the entire bio/art/Tech-Specs combination.		While technically the character [[bio]]s included on most toys are separate from the Tech Specs—and are sometimes called out as such on the packaging itself—the graphic design traditionally merged them into a single box/card (which you are encouraged to "clip and save!"), along with a reduced version of the character's [[package art]]. Thus, "tech specs" has become, in casual use, a shorthand term for the entire bio/art/Tech-Specs combination.

	The ~~current~~ lineup of stats is:		The standard lineup of stats is:

	*'''Strength'''		*'''Strength'''

Fritz: /* Generations */

2023-08-31T22:38:27Z

Generations

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	For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.		For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.

	~~The current main ''Generations'' toyline,~~ ''[[Transformers~~: Legacy~~\|~~Legacy~~]]'', ~~is back at using~~ the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but ~~now ranks~~ them up only to a more tradicional maximum of 10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.		Some toys released under the crossover-oriented ''[[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]'' line, such as [[Ectotron]] and [[Gigawatt]], feature the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but rank them up only to a more tradicional maximum of 10. As part of the gag, each one also features two exclusive stats that correlate to their franchise of origin.

			The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', also uses the same four stats from ''Titans Return'' and ''Collaborative'' in a scale of 1-10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.

	===Other===		===Other===

Fritz: /* Generations */

2023-08-31T22:25:11Z

Generations

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	For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.		For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.

			The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', is back at using the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but now ranks them up only to a more tradicional maximum of 10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.

	===Other===		===Other===

Sabrblade at 20:17, 3 April 2023

2023-04-03T20:17:33Z

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	[[File:AxerSidewaysRID BoxBack.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|What the...?]]		[[File:AxerSidewaysRID BoxBack.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|What the...?]]

	It was 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' that marked the first real break in tradition, brought on by a move to [[Multilingual packaging\|trilingual packaging]]. Toys on the smallest packaging cards, such as the [[~~Spy Changer~~]]s, literally did not have room for character information. Most Deluxe-sized and larger packaging still retained bios, Tech Specs, and "art," but the bios were graphically separated from the "clip-and-save" box that contained the rest. In at least one case, creative use of space put the Tech Specs box at a 90-degree angle to the rest of the layout, including the bios ''(see image at right)''. And in [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=392&size=1&image=5 another], there was no bio at all.		It was 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' that marked the first real break in tradition, brought on by a move to [[Multilingual packaging\|trilingual packaging]]. Toys on the smallest packaging cards, such as the [[Spychanger]]s, literally did not have room for character information. Most Deluxe-sized and larger packaging still retained bios, Tech Specs, and "art," but the bios were graphically separated from the "clip-and-save" box that contained the rest. In at least one case, creative use of space put the Tech Specs box at a 90-degree angle to the rest of the layout, including the bios ''(see image at right)''. And in [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=392&size=1&image=5 another], there was no bio at all.

	Later on, individually-carded Kay-Bee and Target [[exclusive]] versions of the six show-character Spychangers were released with bios and Tech Specs, since the exclusive packaging was English-only. However, this didn't last; the final ''Robots in Disguise'' exclusives had ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]''-style trilingual packaging with no character info except for names and allegiances. All told, a little less than half of RID releases lacked bios and Tech Specs, which meant more than a third of the characters.		Later on, individually-carded Kay-Bee and Target [[exclusive]] versions of the six show-character Spychangers were released with bios and Tech Specs, since the exclusive packaging was English-only. However, this didn't last; the final ''Robots in Disguise'' exclusives had ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]''-style trilingual packaging with no character info except for names and allegiances. All told, a little less than half of RID releases lacked bios and Tech Specs, which meant more than a third of the characters.

AzimuthAcolyte: If RPMs of all things get top billing I'm adding this

2023-01-07T20:23:04Z

If RPMs of all things get top billing I'm adding this

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	*'''Ramming Power'''		*'''Ramming Power'''
	*'''Armor'''		*'''Armor'''

			The [[Transformers Character Card]] series of profiles boil Tech Specs down to a single number:

			*'''Combat Power''' (or '''[[Scramble Power]]''' in the case of [[combiner]]s)

	While these stats often correspond at least loosely to the described abilities of the characters, parity ''between'' characters is virtually nonexistent. [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]], for instance, has traditionally maxed out most or all of his stats, despite the existence of much [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|stronger, faster, fireblastier]] characters. The only category with anything really close to a sense of scale between characters is "Rank," where faction leaders tend to be 10s, group leaders tend to be 9s and 8s, and most others are below that. There are of course many exceptions, but at least there's a solid trend.		While these stats often correspond at least loosely to the described abilities of the characters, parity ''between'' characters is virtually nonexistent. [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]], for instance, has traditionally maxed out most or all of his stats, despite the existence of much [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|stronger, faster, fireblastier]] characters. The only category with anything really close to a sense of scale between characters is "Rank," where faction leaders tend to be 10s, group leaders tend to be 9s and 8s, and most others are below that. There are of course many exceptions, but at least there's a solid trend.

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	[[File:Mainframespec.gif\|left\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|The last ''Generation 1'' style. Did dropping the decoder gimmick [[Ruined FOREVER\|kill the franchise]]? Undoubtedly yes.]]		[[File:Mainframespec.gif\|left\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|The last ''Generation 1'' style. Did dropping the decoder gimmick [[Ruined FOREVER\|kill the franchise]]? Undoubtedly yes.]]

	Tech Specs were present right from the start. With the very first Transformers also came a packaging gimmick: Kids were instructed to "use the special decoder inside to decipher your Tech Specs." A fuchsia criss-cross pattern obscured the blue line that indicated the various ratings, so overlaying a piece of clear red plastic made the blue line much easier to see. This design was used for five years, then was replaced with a bar-graph design that required no decoder to read. The description was also changed from just "Tech Specs" to "Bio ~~and~~ Tech Specs". [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] ended two years later, but in all the ''Transformers'' revivals and re-envisionings since then, the decoder gimmick has not yet made a comeback.		Tech Specs were present right from the start. With the very first Transformers also came a packaging gimmick: Kids were instructed to "use the special decoder inside to decipher your Tech Specs." A fuchsia criss-cross pattern obscured the blue line that indicated the various ratings, so overlaying a piece of clear red plastic made the blue line much easier to see. This design was used for five years, then was replaced with a bar-graph design that required no decoder to read. The description was also changed from just "Tech Specs" to "Bio & Tech Specs". [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] ended two years later, but in all the ''Transformers'' revivals and re-envisionings since then, the decoder gimmick has not yet made a comeback.

	In addition to the packaging, Tech Specs were once briefly seen on the toys themselves: The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster figures]] contained abbreviated Tech Specs bar-graphs inside their chests. When the head was plugged into the body, bars would emerge on the graph.		In addition to the packaging, Tech Specs were once briefly seen on the toys themselves: The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster figures]] contained abbreviated Tech Specs bar-graphs inside their chests. When the head was plugged into the body, bars would emerge on the graph.

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	* [[Packaging]]		* [[Packaging]]
	* [[Power Plans]]		* [[Power Plans]]

			==External links==
			*[https://botchthecrab.com/archive/techspecs Botch's Transformers Tech Spec Archive] - covers Generation 1

	==References==		==References==

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	For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.		For the first part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline imprint, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'', the instructions included specs not for the character, but for each of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons packaged with the toy, ranking their Strength, Aim and Fireblast on a scale of 1-20. Eventually, Tech Specs for the characters themselves made a subtle return in the second part of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', being again included on the instructions while also being completely written in [[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]; this version brings back seven of the original stats (including Firepower instead of Fireblast!) and excludes only Rank, possibly because that stat became part of [[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery\|another rating system]] introduced in the previous subline.

	Some toys released under the crossover-oriented ''[[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]'' line, such as [[Ectotron]] and [[Gigawatt]], feature the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but rank them up only to a more ~~tradicional~~ maximum of 10. As part of the gag, each one also features two exclusive stats that correlate to their franchise of origin.		Some toys released under the crossover-oriented ''[[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]'' line, such as [[Ectotron]] and [[Gigawatt]], feature the same four stats as ''Titans Return'' (Strength, Intelligence, Speed and Fireblast) but rank them up only to a more traditional maximum of 10. As part of the gag, each one also features two exclusive stats that correlate to their franchise of origin.

	The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', also uses the same four stats from ''Titans Return'' and ''Collaborative'' in a scale of 1-10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.		The current main ''Generations'' toyline, ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'', also uses the same four stats from ''Titans Return'' and ''Collaborative'' in a scale of 1-10. These stats are available only at Hasbro's website and are accessable by scanning the QR Codes printed on the back of the toys' packagings.

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	[[File:AxerSidewaysRID BoxBack.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|What the...?]]		[[File:AxerSidewaysRID BoxBack.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|What the...?]]

	It was 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' that marked the first real break in tradition, brought on by a move to [[Multilingual packaging\|trilingual packaging]]. Toys on the smallest packaging cards, such as the [[~~Spy Changer~~]]s, literally did not have room for character information. Most Deluxe-sized and larger packaging still retained bios, Tech Specs, and "art," but the bios were graphically separated from the "clip-and-save" box that contained the rest. In at least one case, creative use of space put the Tech Specs box at a 90-degree angle to the rest of the layout, including the bios ''(see image at right)''. And in [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=392&size=1&image=5 another], there was no bio at all.		It was 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' that marked the first real break in tradition, brought on by a move to [[Multilingual packaging\|trilingual packaging]]. Toys on the smallest packaging cards, such as the [[Spychanger]]s, literally did not have room for character information. Most Deluxe-sized and larger packaging still retained bios, Tech Specs, and "art," but the bios were graphically separated from the "clip-and-save" box that contained the rest. In at least one case, creative use of space put the Tech Specs box at a 90-degree angle to the rest of the layout, including the bios ''(see image at right)''. And in [http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=392&size=1&image=5 another], there was no bio at all.

	Later on, individually-carded Kay-Bee and Target [[exclusive]] versions of the six show-character Spychangers were released with bios and Tech Specs, since the exclusive packaging was English-only. However, this didn't last; the final ''Robots in Disguise'' exclusives had ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]''-style trilingual packaging with no character info except for names and allegiances. All told, a little less than half of RID releases lacked bios and Tech Specs, which meant more than a third of the characters.		Later on, individually-carded Kay-Bee and Target [[exclusive]] versions of the six show-character Spychangers were released with bios and Tech Specs, since the exclusive packaging was English-only. However, this didn't last; the final ''Robots in Disguise'' exclusives had ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]''-style trilingual packaging with no character info except for names and allegiances. All told, a little less than half of RID releases lacked bios and Tech Specs, which meant more than a third of the characters.