Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise) - Revision history

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top: clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity

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	*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\| All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\| Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

The Wadapan at 15:45, 23 September 2018

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	'''''Transformers: Universe''''', begun in 2008, is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line~~. While the contemporary main line alongside~~ this ~~''Universe'' is~~ ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]],'' ~~for some reason Hasbro has actually included a few ''Animated'' figures in it too~~.		'''''Transformers: Universe''''', begun in 2008, is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line - in this case ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]]''.

	The franchise consists of:		The franchise consists of:
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	*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also ~~uses~~ the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ~~''have'' shown up~~ in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but ~~it is~~ not branded ~~with the~~ ''Universe'' ~~mark~~ in any way.		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\| All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\| Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' ~~originally the most prevalent sub-line.~~		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series''
	*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''~~), later [[wave]]s dropped~~ the "Classic Series" label in ~~favor of "Generation 1 Series".~~		*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''; replaced the "Classic Series" label in later waves)
	*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''

Primestar3: Web Archive.

2016-04-25T17:45:56Z

Web Archive.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page] (offline)		*[http://web.archive.org/web/20081015015804/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page] (offline)

	==References==		==References==

Ascendron at 17:24, 25 April 2016

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	*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''

	In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and [[They ~~Were Always Real~~ to Me.\|a CGI reimagining]] of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."		In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and [[They were always real to me.\|a CGI reimagining]] of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

Ascendron: Making this into its own page, since it was on the Hasbro website.

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Making this into its own page, since it was on the Hasbro website.

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	*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''

	In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."		In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and [[They Were Always Real to Me.\|a CGI reimagining]] of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

Saix: replaced: [[Octane (G1) → [[Octane, * → * (3)

2016-02-27T09:52:57Z

replaced: [[Octane (G1) → [[Octane, * → * (3)

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	The franchise consists of:		The franchise consists of:

	* A [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|toyline]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|toyline]]
	* A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.
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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Classic series'' toy bios===		===''Classic series'' toy bios===
	The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has spread across the universe.<ref name="prowl">[[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl's]] Universe bio.</ref><ref>[[Octane ~~(G1)~~\|Tankor's]] Universe bio.</ref> The Autobot army, under the leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]<ref name="prowl"/><ref name="silverbolt">[[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt's]] Universe bio.</ref> is largely scattered and confused,<ref name="prowl"/> although [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] and [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] have had success organizing resistance cells<ref>[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster's]] Universe bio.</ref> and [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]] is the capable leader of the elite [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s.<ref name="silverbolt"/>		The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has spread across the universe.<ref name="prowl">[[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl's]] Universe bio.</ref><ref>[[Octane\|Tankor's]] Universe bio.</ref> The Autobot army, under the leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]<ref name="prowl"/><ref name="silverbolt">[[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt's]] Universe bio.</ref> is largely scattered and confused,<ref name="prowl"/> although [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] and [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] have had success organizing resistance cells<ref>[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster's]] Universe bio.</ref> and [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]] is the capable leader of the elite [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s.<ref name="silverbolt"/>

	The Decepticons, on the other hand, have splintered into gangs<ref name="prowl"/> and regional warlords as well as roving assassins.<ref name="galvatron">[[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron's]] Universe bio.</ref> Though splintered, they are still more organized than the Autobots, only lacking a strong leader to unite the gangs into a formidable force.<ref name="prowl"/> That strong leadership arrived from parts unknown in the form of the powerful [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]].<ref name="galvatron"/>		The Decepticons, on the other hand, have splintered into gangs<ref name="prowl"/> and regional warlords as well as roving assassins.<ref name="galvatron">[[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron's]] Universe bio.</ref> Though splintered, they are still more organized than the Autobots, only lacking a strong leader to unite the gangs into a formidable force.<ref name="prowl"/> That strong leadership arrived from parts unknown in the form of the powerful [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]].<ref name="galvatron"/>
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page] (offline)		*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page] (offline)

	==References==		==References==

SanityOrMadness at 22:26, 23 February 2015

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	* A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		* A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity~~\|IDW ''Generation 1'' comic~~]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

SanityOrMadness at 13:34, 26 January 2015

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	*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)\|Cybertron]] Series''

	In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."		In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie\|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

SanityOrMadness at 21:42, 20 January 2015

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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' originally the most prevalent sub-line.		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' originally the most prevalent sub-line.
	*''[[~~Generation 1~~ (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''), later [[wave]]s dropped the "Classic Series" label in favor of "Generation 1 Series".		*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''), later [[wave]]s dropped the "Classic Series" label in favor of "Generation 1 Series".
	*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''
	*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Wars]] Series''		*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Wars]] Series''
	*''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]] Series''		*''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]] Series''		*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]] Series''

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	*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\| All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\| Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[2005 IDW continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

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	'''''Transformers: Universe''''', begun in 2008, is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line~~. While the contemporary main line alongside~~ this ~~''Universe'' is~~ ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]],'' ~~for some reason Hasbro has actually included a few ''Animated'' figures in it too~~.		'''''Transformers: Universe''''', begun in 2008, is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line - in this case ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]]''.

	The franchise consists of:		The franchise consists of:
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	*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		*A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also ~~uses~~ the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ~~''have'' shown up~~ in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but ~~it is~~ not branded ~~with the~~ ''Universe'' ~~mark~~ in any way.		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also used the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being set firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises ''not'' appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs appeared in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] starting with ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\| All Hail Megatron]]'', but those comics were not branded under ''Universe'' in any way. Many similarly appeared in various ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\| Wings Universe]]'' material from [[Fun Publications]].

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' ~~originally the most prevalent sub-line.~~		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series''
	*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''~~), later [[wave]]s dropped~~ the "Classic Series" label in ~~favor of "Generation 1 Series".~~		*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''; replaced the "Classic Series" label in later waves)
	*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''

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	* A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]		* A [[Transformers: Universe (cartoon)\|Flash-animated web cartoon]]

	The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity~~\|IDW ''Generation 1'' comic~~]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.		The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.

	When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:		When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various "series," with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity\|continuities]]:

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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' originally the most prevalent sub-line.		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classic]] Series,'' originally the most prevalent sub-line.
	*''[[~~Generation 1~~ (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''), later [[wave]]s dropped the "Classic Series" label in favor of "Generation 1 Series".		*''[[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''), later [[wave]]s dropped the "Classic Series" label in favor of "Generation 1 Series".
	*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: The War Within\|War Within]] Series''
	*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Wars]] Series''		*''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Wars]] Series''
	*''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]] Series''		*''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)\|Robots in Disguise]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]] Series''		*''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]] Series''
	*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]] Series''		*''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]] Series''