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[[File:TF Collection 3 Skids.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|They release me ''before'' Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave?!]]
[[File:TF Collection 3 Skids.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|They release me ''before'' Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave?!]]


'''''The Transformers Collection''''' is one of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s series of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] reissues. Each toy is housed inside a "book-box"-style package that opens just like a large book, complete with a small booklet containing profiles of the reissued character (and a couple of random characters), episodes of the cartoon and a small portion of the Japanese catalog.
'''''The Transformers Collection''''' is one of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s series of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[reissue]]s, succeeding the original, ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition]]''. Each toy is housed inside a "book-box"-style package that opens just like a large book, complete with a small booklet containing profiles of the reissued character (and a couple of random characters), episodes of the cartoon and a small portion of the Japanese catalog.


Some figures combine accessories from different versions of the toys. Twenty-two sets were reissued, and many of these releases were accompanied by [[redeco]]es [[exclusive]] to Takara's [[e-HOBBY]] online service, as well as other ''Transformers'' reissues not part of the Collection line. The line went on indefinite hiatus while the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]] was in production and appears to have ended, as the ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' line now has taken the reissue mantle, though not in book format.
Some figures combine accessories from different versions of the toys. Twenty-two sets were reissued, and many of these releases were accompanied by [[redeco]]es [[exclusive]] to Takara's [[e-HOBBY]] online service, as well as other ''Transformers'' reissues not part of the Collection line. The line went on indefinite hiatus while the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]] was in production and was later itself succeeded by the ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' reissue line, though not in book format.


The series (up to 18) is showcased in ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' coffee table book, published in 2005.
The series (up to 18) is showcased in ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' coffee table book, published in 2005.
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==Toys==
==Toys==
<!--[[File:TFCollectionSmokescreenArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Original artwork of Smokescreen exclusive to his reissue's included data file.]]-->
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[[File:G1toy tfc soundwave and soundblaster.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
[[File:G1toy tfc soundwave and soundblaster.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
[[File:Jazz-TFCDataFileart.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Original art of Jazz exclusive to his reissue's data file.]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
|-
! scope="col" width="5%" | '''Number'''
! scope="col" width="2%" | '''Number'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Item'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''Item'''
! scope="col" width="15%" | '''Release date'''
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Release date'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Notes'''
! scope="col" width="25%" | '''Notes'''
! scope="col" width="15%" | '''Data Files'''
|-
|-
|0
|0
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|?? [[2002]]
|?? [[2002]]
|"Thick" rifle, new energon axe accessory
|"Thick" rifle, new energon axe accessory
|[[Cosmos (G1)|Adams]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Laserwave]]
|-
|-
|1
|1
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|[[July 20]], 2002
|[[July 20]], 2002
|"Martinii" sponsor decals modified to "Meister"
|"Martinii" sponsor decals modified to "Meister"
|Meister, Convoy
|-
|-
|2
|2
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|July 20, 2002
|July 20, 2002
|Altered decals
|Altered decals
|Prowl, Megatron
|-
|-
|3
|3
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|[[September 27]] 2002
|[[September 27]] 2002
|
|
|Skids, Sludge
|-
|-
|4
|4
|[[Tracks (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Tracks]]
|[[Tracks (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Tracks]]
|September 27, 2002
|September 27, 2002
|
|
|Tracks, Reflector
|-
|-
|5
|5
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|[[December 20]], 2002
|[[December 20]], 2002
|Altered stickers
|Altered stickers
|Kickback, Smokescreen
|-
|-
|6
|6
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|December 20, 2002
|December 20, 2002
|New energon mace accessory
|New energon mace accessory
|Long Haul, Omega Supreme
|-
|-
|7
|7
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|March ??, [[2003]]
|March ??, [[2003]]
|Reissue of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#New Year Special|New Year Special]] version
|Reissue of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#New Year Special|New Year Special]] version
|Buzzsaw, Lambor
|-
|-
|8
|8
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|June ??, 2003
|June ??, 2003
|Blue eyes, [[tampograph]]ed symbol
|Blue eyes, [[tampograph]]ed symbol
|[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumble]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]], Inferno
|-
|-
|9
|9
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|June ??, 2003
|June ??, 2003
|[[Retool]]ed fists, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|gun mode Megatron]] accessory, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist for gun-Megatron
|[[Retool]]ed fists, [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|gun mode Megatron]] accessory, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] fist for gun-Megatron
|Blitzwing, Starscream
|-
|-
|10
|10
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|September ??, 2003
|September ??, 2003
|Includes [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Laserbeak]] & cassette case
|Includes [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Laserbeak]] & cassette case
|[[Laserbeak (G1)|Condor]], Soundwave
|-
|-
|11
|11
|[[Astrotrain (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Astrotrain]]
|[[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Astrotrain]]
|December ??, 2003
|December ??, 2003
|Japanese white coloration, altered stickers
|Japanese white coloration, altered stickers
|Powerglide, [[Ravage (G1)|Jaguar]], Astrotrain
|-
|-
|12
|12
|[[Mini Vehicle|Minibot Team]]
|[[Mini Vehicle|Minibot Team]]
|January ??, [[2004]]
|January ??, [[2004]]
|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection|Bumble]] w/ retooled head, [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]] w/ altered decal, [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Drag]], [[Powerglide (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]] w/ insignia decal, [[Warpath (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]] w/ insignia decal
|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection|Bumblebee]] w/ retooled head, [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Cosmos]] w/ altered decal, [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Huffer]], [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]] w/ insignia decal, [[Warpath (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Warpath]] w/ insignia decal
|Warpath, Gears, Drag
|-
|-
|13
|13
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|April ??, 2004
|April ??, 2004
|Metal parts, retooled original guns, [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]]
|Metal parts, retooled original guns, [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Firebolt (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Firebolt]]
|Thundercracker, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroflex]], Hot Rodimus
|-
|-
|14
|14
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|July ??, 2004
|July ??, 2004
|
|
|Hound, Ultra Magnus
|-
|-
|15
|15
|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#The Transformers Collection|Stepper]]
|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#The Transformers Collection|Stepper]]
|August ??, 2004
|August ??, 2004
|Includes original [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jazz]] weapons, retooled [[Nightstick (Ricochet)|Nebulon]]
|Includes original [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Jazz]] weapons, retooled [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]]
|[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Transformers Collection bio|Stepper]]
|-
|-
|16
|16
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|September ??, 2004
|September ??, 2004
|[[Bombshell (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Bombshell]], [[Kickback (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Kickback]] & [[Shrapnel (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Shrapnel]], includes 3 [[energon cube]]s
|[[Bombshell (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Bombshell]], [[Kickback (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Kickback]] & [[Shrapnel (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Shrapnel]], includes 3 [[energon cube]]s
|Shrapnel, Bombshell
|-
|-
|17
|17
|[[Blitzwing (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Blitzwing]]
|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Blitzwing]]
|January ??, [[2005]]
|January ??, [[2005]]
|No [[rubsign]], turret cannot be removed
|No [[rubsign]], turret cannot be removed
|Predaking, Blitzwing
|-
|-
|18
|18
|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Soundblaster]]
|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#CollectionSoundblaster|Soundblaster]]
|March ??, 2005
|March ??, 2005
|Includes [[Ravage (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Ravage]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Buzzsaw]] w/ cassette cases
|Includes [[Ravage (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Ravage]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Buzzsaw]] w/ cassette cases
|[[Trypticon (G1)|Dinosaurer]], Frenzy, Soundblaster
|-
|-
|19
|19
|[[Perceptor (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Cybertron Perceptor]]
|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Cybertron Perceptor]]
|June ??, 2005
|June ??, 2005
|
|
|Wheeljack, Perceptor
|-
|-
|20
|20
|Future Cybertrons (Autobots)
|Future Cybertrons (Autobots)
|August ??, 2005
|August ??, 2005
|Targetmaster [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Chear]] w/ metal parts, [[Recoil (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Recoil]], [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]] w/ gray face
|Targetmaster [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup]] w/ metal parts, [[Recoil (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Recoil]], [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]] w/ gray face
|Skywarp, Wheelie, [[Kup (G1)|Chear]]
|-
|-
|21
|21
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|March ??, [[2006]]
|March ??, [[2006]]
|Includes [[Steeljaw (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Steeljaw]] w/ cassette case
|Includes [[Steeljaw (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Steeljaw]] w/ cassette case
|Steeljaw, Broadcast
|}
|}
 
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==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Reissue toylines]]

Latest revision as of 18:38, 26 January 2026

They release me before Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave?!

The Transformers Collection is one of Takara's series of Generation 1 reissues, succeeding the original, The Transformers: Collector's Edition. Each toy is housed inside a "book-box"-style package that opens just like a large book, complete with a small booklet containing profiles of the reissued character (and a couple of random characters), episodes of the cartoon and a small portion of the Japanese catalog.

Some figures combine accessories from different versions of the toys. Twenty-two sets were reissued, and many of these releases were accompanied by redecoes exclusive to Takara's e-HOBBY online service, as well as other Transformers reissues not part of the Collection line. The line went on indefinite hiatus while the 2007 movie was in production and was later itself succeeded by the Transformers Encore reissue line, though not in book format.

The series (up to 18) is showcased in The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide coffee table book, published in 2005.

Toys

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Original art of Jazz exclusive to his reissue's data file.
Number Item Release date Notes Data Files
0 Convoy ?? 2002 "Thick" rifle, new energon axe accessory Adams, Laserwave
1 Meister July 20, 2002 "Martinii" sponsor decals modified to "Meister" Meister, Convoy
2 Prowl July 20, 2002 Altered decals Prowl, Megatron
3 Skids September 27 2002 Skids, Sludge
4 Tracks September 27, 2002 Tracks, Reflector
5 Smokescreen December 20, 2002 Altered stickers Kickback, Smokescreen
6 Megatron December 20, 2002 New energon mace accessory Long Haul, Omega Supreme
7 Lambor March ??, 2003 Reissue of New Year Special version Buzzsaw, Lambor
8 Inferno June ??, 2003 Blue eyes, tampographed symbol Bumble, Alert, Inferno
9 Starscream June ??, 2003 Retooled fists, gun mode Megatron accessory, Optimus Prime fist for gun-Megatron Blitzwing, Starscream
10 Soundwave September ??, 2003 Includes Laserbeak & cassette case Condor, Soundwave
11 Astrotrain December ??, 2003 Japanese white coloration, altered stickers Powerglide, Jaguar, Astrotrain
12 Minibot Team January ??, 2004 Bumblebee w/ retooled head, Cosmos w/ altered decal, Gears, Huffer, Powerglide w/ insignia decal, Warpath w/ insignia decal Warpath, Gears, Drag
13 Hot Rodimus April ??, 2004 Metal parts, retooled original guns, Targetmaster Firebolt Thundercracker, Metroflex, Hot Rodimus
14 Hound July ??, 2004 Hound, Ultra Magnus
15 Stepper August ??, 2004 Includes original Jazz weapons, retooled Nebulon Razorclaw, Stepper
16 Insectron September ??, 2004 Bombshell, Kickback & Shrapnel, includes 3 energon cubes Shrapnel, Bombshell
17 Blitzwing January ??, 2005 No rubsign, turret cannot be removed Predaking, Blitzwing
18 Soundblaster March ??, 2005 Includes Ravage & Buzzsaw w/ cassette cases Dinosaurer, Frenzy, Soundblaster
19 Cybertron Perceptor June ??, 2005 Wheeljack, Perceptor
20 Future Cybertrons (Autobots) August ??, 2005 Targetmaster Kup w/ metal parts, Recoil, Wheelie w/ gray face Skywarp, Wheelie, Chear
21 Broadcast March ??, 2006 Includes Steeljaw w/ cassette case Steeljaw, Broadcast

Notes

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  • An early fan name for the Collection line was "Dreamwave reissues", because many of the toys used recycled cover artwork originally drawn by Pat Lee for Dreamwave's first Generation One mini-series for their box artwork. There have even been fan theories that attempted to "predict" upcoming reissues based on those covers. However, directly associating the line with Dreamwave is more than a little inappropriate, considering about half the box artwork has in fact been drawn by Japanese fan-turned-pro Hirofumi Ichikawa... who has never in his life worked for Dreamwave. Chinese fans, as well as auction sellers, still frequently use the abbreviated name "DW" to refer to the reissue toyline to this very day, however.
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