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'''''Transformers Authentics''''' is a kid-oriented toyline launched in [[2017]]. It is made up of simple figures developed for the discount market. The figures are based on the [[evergreen]] designs that Hasbro established in the same year. The line took the place of the [[market six]] Legion Class figures from 2015, which had the "authentic Transformers" disclaimer.
[[File:AuthenticTransformerslogo.jpg|150px|right|]]
 
'''''Transformers Authentics''''' is a kid-oriented toyline launched in late [[2017]], comprising simple figures developed for the discount market. The figures are based on the [[evergreen]] designs that Hasbro established in the same year. The line took the place of the [[market six]] [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|Legion Class figures from 2015]].
 
The line features several distinct price points, though these assortments aren't identified by name on any packaging or instructions, with the names used in this article coming instead from retailer and distributor listings. Unlike other ongoing ''Transformers'' ranges, which will ship multiple waves per year, ''Authentics'' generally only updates its case assortments once every year.
 
''Authentics'' is not really a singular toyline, rather it is a catch all of any unbranded or [[evergreen]] toys or merchandise, as well as rereleases of older toys in unbranded packaging, generally bearing the "Authentic Transformers" stamp.


==Toys==
==Toys==
'''Wave 1'''
===5 inch figures ("Bravo" assortment)===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' (2018)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Authentics|Decepticon Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Authentics|Decepticon Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|Decepticon Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|Decepticon Starscream]]}}
</ul>
</ul>
'''Wave 2'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' (2018)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#5 inch|Dinobot Grimlock]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' (2020)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' (2021)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (IDW)#Authentics|Barricade]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Authentics 5inch Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Bravo" Barricade]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' (2022)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Arcee]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' (2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-d1|Barricade ([[package refresh]])}}
{{Bp-a1|Bumblebee (package refresh)}} 
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (package refresh)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 7''' (2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Bumblebee]] (new mold)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Authentics|Megatron]] (new mold)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Prime]] (new mold)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#5 inch|Grimlock]] (new mold)}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' (2025)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#Authentics|Elita-1]]}}
|}
{{-}}
 
===7 inch figures ("Alpha" assortment)===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' (2018)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#7 inch|Autobot Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#7 inch|Autobot Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Dinobot Grimlock]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' (2019)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#7 inch|Decepticon Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' (2020)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Authentics|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' (2021)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Authentics|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:Authentics_7inch_Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Alpha" Dinobot Grimlock]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' (2022)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Authentics|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' (2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Authentics|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 7''' (2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Authentics|Megatron]] (new mold)}}
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (package refresh)}}
{{Bp-d1|Soundwave (package refresh)}}
{{Bp-d1|Shockwave (package refresh)}}
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' (2025)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#Authentics|Autobot Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|Starscream (package refresh)}}
{{Bp-a1|Bumblebee (package refresh)}}
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (package refresh)}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 9''' (2026)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#AuthenticsAlpha|Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-a1|Bumblebee (package refresh)}}
{{Bp-a1|Optimus Prime (package refresh)}}  
</ul>
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
===11 inch figures ("Titan Changers" assortment)===
The same as the Titan Changer assortment first introduced in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] toyline, and has been featured in every movie tie-in line since. Many of these ''Authentics'' Titan Changers would later be repacked for the ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' and ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|One]]'' toylines.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' (2019)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TitanChanger|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#TitanChanger|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TitanChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' (2020)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Changer|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#TitanChanger|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' (2022)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Primal]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' (2023)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Authentics|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TitanChanger|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Authentic-Titan-Changers-Optimus-Primal.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Titan Changer Optimus Primal]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' (2024)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Authentics|Wheeljack]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' (2025)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#AuthenticsTitan|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
==="Core" line===
In [[2026]], toys under the listing name of "Transformers Core" were released. The packaging lacks any distinct name for the line besides "''Transformers''" and features a design style similar to contemporary ''Authentics'' packaging, thus for now they are listed here as part of ''Authentics''. Like other ''Authentics'' releases, the "Core" line focuses on evergreen characters, but features larger size classes and is made available at major retailers like [[Target]].
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Prime Changers Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PrimeChanger|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#PrimeChanger|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Prime Changers Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#PrimeChanger|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Smash Changers Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Primal]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SmashChangers|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Smash Changers Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SmashChangers|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF Authentics 2026 Prime Changer Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime Changer Megatron]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Tiny Turbo Changers'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|(A) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(B) [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|(C) [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(D) [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(E) [[Elita One (G1)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Elita-1]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|(F) [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-d1|(H) [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(I) [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Autobot Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(J) [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Arcee]]}}
{{Bp-p1|(K) [[Blackarachnia_(BW)#Authentics|Blackarachnia]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|(L) [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(M) [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Ratchet]]}}
{{Bp-d1|(N) [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Sky-Byte]]}}
{{Bp-a1|(O) [[Whirl_(G1)#Authentics|Autobot Whirl]]}}
{{Bp-d1|(P) [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Tiny Turbo Changers|Decepticon Shockwave]]}}
|}
{{-}}
===Other toys===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2018'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Super20inch|Super Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2022'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Mini Bot Racers}}:
:{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#MBR|Arcee]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#MBR|Trailbreaker]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MBR|Optimus Prime]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MBR|Bumblebee]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#MBR|Hoist]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2023'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BattleCall|Battle Call Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BattleCall|Battle Call Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Heroes vs Villains}}:
:{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HeroesvsVillains|Optimus Prime]]}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HeroesvsVillains|Bumblebee]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#HeroesvsVillains|Megatron]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#HeroesvsVillains|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2024'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Decepticon Commander 3-Pack}}:
:{{Bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Shockwave]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Starscream]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2025'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#MegaSting|Mega Sting Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|Transformers Bot Racers 2 pack}}:
:{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotRacers|Bumblebee]]}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#BotRacers|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Authentics-Super-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Super Bumblebee]]
|}
==Merchandise==
===''Clip Bots''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2018'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod_(G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Hot Rod]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Soundwave]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream_(G1)/merchandise#Authentics|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:ClipBotsGroup.jpg|210px|thumb|upright=1.15|Clip Bots]]
|}
===''Cybertron Battlers''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2022'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#CBoptimus|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#CBbumblebee|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#CBmegatron|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
|
|}
===Roleplay toys===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2022'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Bumblebee Mask]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Optimus Prime Mask]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2023'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Energon-axe#Authentics|Energon Axe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sword_of_Judgment#Authentics|Energon Sword]]}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2024'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#24Mask|Bumblebee Mask]] (new mold)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Optimus Prime Mask]] (new mold)}}
</ul>
|
|}
===''Nerf''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2023'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Nerf#AuthBB|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Nerf#AuthPrimal|Optimus Primal]]}}
</ul>
|
|}
===''Pull-Back Racers''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2023'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#PBRoptimus|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#PBRbumblebee|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
|
|}
==Notes==
*The working name for this line was "Project Storm", which appeared in several retailer and distributor listings and even made it onto the public German [[Toys"R"Us]] website and store tags.


[[Category:Toylines]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Authentics}}
[[Category:Authentics| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Latest revision as of 18:27, 13 April 2026

Transformers Authentics is a kid-oriented toyline launched in late 2017, comprising simple figures developed for the discount market. The figures are based on the evergreen designs that Hasbro established in the same year. The line took the place of the market six Legion Class figures from 2015.

The line features several distinct price points, though these assortments aren't identified by name on any packaging or instructions, with the names used in this article coming instead from retailer and distributor listings. Unlike other ongoing Transformers ranges, which will ship multiple waves per year, Authentics generally only updates its case assortments once every year.

Authentics is not really a singular toyline, rather it is a catch all of any unbranded or evergreen toys or merchandise, as well as rereleases of older toys in unbranded packaging, generally bearing the "Authentic Transformers" stamp.

Toys

[edit]

5 inch figures ("Bravo" assortment)

[edit]
Wave 1 (2018) Wave 2 (2018) Wave 3 (2020) Wave 4 (2021)
"Bravo" Barricade
Wave 5 (2022) Wave 6 (2023) Wave 7 (2024) Wave 8 (2025)


7 inch figures ("Alpha" assortment)

[edit]
Wave 1 (2018) Wave 2 (2019) Wave 3 (2020) Wave 4 (2021)
"Alpha" Dinobot Grimlock
Wave 5 (2022) Wave 6 (2023) Wave 7 (2024)
  • Megatron (new mold)
  • Optimus Prime (package refresh)
  • Soundwave (package refresh)
  • Shockwave (package refresh)
 Wave 8 (2025)
  • Autobot Mirage
  • Starscream (package refresh)
  • Bumblebee (package refresh)
  • Optimus Prime (package refresh)
Wave 9 (2026)
  • Elita-1
  • Bumblebee (package refresh)
  • Optimus Prime (package refresh)


11 inch figures ("Titan Changers" assortment)

[edit]

The same as the Titan Changer assortment first introduced in the 2015 Robots in Disguise toyline, and has been featured in every movie tie-in line since. Many of these Authentics Titan Changers would later be repacked for the Rise of the Beasts and One toylines.

Wave 1 (2019) Wave 2 (2020) Wave 3 (2022) Wave 4 (2023)
Titan Changer Optimus Primal
Wave 5 (2024) Wave 6 (2025)


"Core" line

[edit]

In 2026, toys under the listing name of "Transformers Core" were released. The packaging lacks any distinct name for the line besides "Transformers" and features a design style similar to contemporary Authentics packaging, thus for now they are listed here as part of Authentics. Like other Authentics releases, the "Core" line focuses on evergreen characters, but features larger size classes and is made available at major retailers like Target.

Prime Changers Wave 1 Prime Changers Wave 2 Smash Changers Wave 1 Smash Changers Wave 2
Prime Changer Megatron
Tiny Turbo Changers


Other toys

[edit]
2018 2022 2023 2024 2025
Super Bumblebee

Merchandise

[edit]

Clip Bots

[edit]
2018
Clip Bots

Cybertron Battlers

[edit]
2022

Roleplay toys

[edit]
2022 2023 2024

Nerf

[edit]
2023

Pull-Back Racers

[edit]
2023

Notes

[edit]
  • The working name for this line was "Project Storm", which appeared in several retailer and distributor listings and even made it onto the public German Toys"R"Us website and store tags.
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