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| '''CHUG''' is a common fan [[Abbreviations|acronym]] derived from the [[Transformers: Classics|'''C'''lassics]], [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|'''H'''enkei]], [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|'''U'''niverse]] and [[Transformers: Generations|'''G'''enerations]] toylines, although it also designates later series following the same aesthetic and design philosophy. If we were to be pedantic, the complete terminology should be "'''CHUGRtSULCWUWTRPotP'''" but, since it doesn't roll off the tongue all that well, post-''Generations'' series are often just considered as being derivatives of Generations instead and therefore contained within the term.
| | #REDIRECT [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview]] |
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| These are all unified and generally considered as one singular toyline by being modern re-imaginations of classic Transformers characters, most often from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] but also occasionally including others like ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', and ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''. Molds and engineering are also shared between these lines, with groups like the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] having their individual characters being sequentially released across the span of different CHUG series.
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| ==Toylines generally accepted as CHUG==
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| *''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' (2006 - 2007)
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| :Initially conceived as a brief filler line between [[Transformers Cybertron|Cybertron]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|the first live action film]], ''Classics'' was Hasbro's first attempt at producing a series consisting entirely of modernized Generation 1 characters in Deluxe and Voyager sizes. Despite short, it proved to be successful enough to lay the foundations for the later Universe and Generations toylines. As an homage to the original toys, most figures featured [[Rubsign|rubsigns]].
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| *''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei]]'' (2008 - 2009)
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| :''Henkei'' was Takara Tomy's Japanese equivalent for ''Classics'', featuring more cartoon-accurate paintjobs and pack-in mangas. It would go on to also encompass the upcoming Universe series.
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| *''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2008 - 2009)
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| :Directly following up on the success of ''Classics'', ''Universe'' was a substantially bigger and more intricate toyline, heavily expanding on the original concept of modernized G1 characters with various new molds and also expanding its scope with the introduction of some figures based around [[Armada]] and the [[Beast Era]].
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| *''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' (2010 - )
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| :From 2010 on, ''Generations'' became Hasbro's umbrella term to designate all upcoming releases based on the same concept. Most of the following lines are directly branched from this one.
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| *''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' (2010 - 2011)
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| :Confusingly enough, ''Reveal the Shield'' was used by Hasbro as a a [[subline imprint]] for a while, incorporating both ''Generations'' and Movie-verse figures under the same label. Most notably, these featured [[Rubsign|rubsigns]], hence the title of the toyline.
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| *''[[Transformers United|United]]'' (2010 - 2012)
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| :In the sequence of ''Henkei'', ''United'' would be Takara's primary equivalent for Japaneses releases of ''Generations'' figures for a while. Much like ''Henkei'', these would also go on to feature more show-accurate paintjobs.
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| *''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' (2014 - )
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| :From 2014 on, ''Legends'' became Takara's own umbrella term to designate its upcoming Generation-based releases, also following in the same show-accurate tradition of ''Henkei'' and ''United''.
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| *''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' (2015 - 2016)
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| :The first of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy|Prime Wars trilogy]]'', ''Combiner Wars'' was a line entirely centered around combiners, featuring somewhat simplified Deluxe and Voyager figures in trade of significantly more releases than any other CHUG line until then. It would also be the first one to feature Leader class figures.
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| *''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' (2015 - 2017)
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| :Takara's equivalent for the Deluxe and Voyager combiner teams of ''Combiner Wars'', strangely enough being released as their own individual line. The Leader molds were simply sold as regular ''Legends'' figures.
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| *''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' (2016 - 2017)
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| :The second toyline in the ''Prime Wars trilogy'', ''Titans Return'' was focused around the titular [[Titan Master]] robots, most of them being directly based off the ''Generation 1'' [[Headmasters]] series.
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| *''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' (2017 - 2018)
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| :''Power of the Primes'' is the third and final installment in the ''Prime Wars trilogy'', spotlighting [[Primes]] and using [[Prime Master|Prime Masters]] as a unified play pattern.
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| ==Toylines loosely considered as CHUG==
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| *[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] (2003 - 2007)
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| :Although released a three good years before Classics, the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline could be seen as a very early version of what would become CHUG, featuring various attempts at replicating characters from previous eras in a regular retail line - these were, however, limited to repaints instead of actual original molds, hence why the line is often disregarded as not necessarily being a part of the abbreviation. Still, considering how some toys do match the aesthetics of early ''Classics'' and 2008 ''Universe'' figures, it sounds fair to say they aren't completely negligible either.
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| *[[Power Core Combiners]] (2010 - 2011)
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| :The ''Power Core Combiners'' hold a strange place in terms of continuity, with Hasbro themselves admitting they aren't particularly tied to any specific series. On one hand, a few of the characters have been featured in Movie-related media, but on the other hand the line also somewhat follows the CHUG premise of reinventing classic characters (mostly combiners, as suggested by the title) with modern designs, and most of them look closer to a traditional Generations look rather than their edgier Movie equivalents. Curiously, they were released as United figures in Japan, under the "United EX" label.
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| *[[Cloud]] (2014 - 2015)
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| :Much like PCC, ''Cloud ''is also a somewhat confusing line to pin down. On one hand, it was released as a separate line from Legends with its own story and continuity, but on the other hand it also tries to reinvent the classic G1 characters... By mostly reusing the Generations molds of other previously reinvented classic characters. Still, as far as aesthetics goes, it certainly is compatible with most of CHUG.
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