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{{yearofthe|2008}}
{{yearofthe|2008}}
 
[[File:Decepticon fliers space pirates.jpg|thumb|upright=2.4]]
The year '''2008''' (MMVIII) is the twenty-fifth year of the [[Transformers brand]].
The year '''2008''' (MMVIII) is the twenty-fifth year of the [[Transformers brand]].


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*As [[Nougabot]] has informed us, after its introduction in [[1930]], [[Snickers|Snickers® Brand]] quickly became one of the planet's favorite treats and is still at the top in 2008.  
*As [[Nougabot]] has informed us, after its introduction in [[1930]], [[Snickers|Snickers® Brand]] quickly became one of the planet's favorite treats and is still at the top in 2008.  
*"Anison" band [[Rey]] is formed.  
*"Anison" band [[Rey]] is formed.  
*[[Omens Studios]] is founded.
*[[February 10]] — All bottles of [[Transformers the Movie water]] expire.
*[[February 10]] — All bottles of [[Transformers the Movie water]] expire.
*[[April 22]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]], [[Aero Raid]], [[Delta Seeker]] and others) is retired from service.
*[[April 22]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]], [[Aero Raid]], [[Delta Seeker]] and others) is retired from service.
*[[July 9]] — [[Activision]], Inc. is formally merged with Vivendi Games, which moves Blizzard Entertainment under the Activision aegis, officially creating Activision Blizzard.
*[[July 9]] — [[Activision]], Inc. is formally merged with Vivendi Games, which moves [[Blizzard Entertainment]] under the Activision aegis, officially creating Activision Blizzard.
 
====Birth====
*[[February 18]] — [[Dean Scott Vasquez]]
*[[March 13]] — [[Melissa Hernández]]
*[[May 11]] — [[Minti Gorne]]
*[[May 31]] — [[Heitor Fragas]]
*[[October 11]] — [[Lorenzo Tarantelli]]
====Deaths====
====Deaths====
=====January=====
*[[January 2]] — [[Alejandro Abdalah]]
*[[January 2]] — [[Alejandro Abdalah]]
*[[January 17]] — [[Alejandro Illescas]]
*[[January 17]] — [[Alejandro Illescas]]
*[[January 26]] — [[Kenji Yokoyama]]
*[[January 26]] — [[Kenji Yokoyama]]
=====February=====
*[[February 10]] — [[Steve Gerber]]
*[[February 10]] — [[Steve Gerber]]
*[[February 21]] — [[Don Sheppard]]
*[[February 21]] — [[Don Sheppard]]
*[[February 22]] — [[Steve Whitaker]]
*[[February 22]] — [[Steve Whitaker]]
=====March=====
*[[March 12]] — [[Vera Miranda]]
*[[March 12]] — [[Vera Miranda]]
=====June=====
*[[June 6]] — [[Pascal Massix]]
*[[June 6]] — [[Pascal Massix]]
=====July=====
*[[July 21]] — [[Charlie Downs]]
*[[July 21]] — [[Charlie Downs]]
=====August=====
*[[August 9]] — [[Bernie Mac]]
*[[August 9]] — [[Bernie Mac]]
*[[August 18]] — [[Henry Djanik]]
*[[August 18]] — [[Henry Djanik]]
 
*[[August 22]] — [[Jeff MacKay]]
=====September=====
*[[September 1]] — [[Manfred Schmidt]]
*[[September 1]] — [[Manfred Schmidt]]
=====October=====
*[[October 10]] — [[Bob Smith]]
*[[October 10]] — [[Bob Smith]]
*[[November 15]] — [[Choi Byung-sang]]


====Conventions====
====Conventions====
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==Media==
==Media==
===Television===
===Television===
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 1 episodes 1–13
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Seasons 1–2
*''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 2 episodes 14–26


=== Music ===
=== Music ===
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*''[[Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated]]'' (issues #1–3, 3 issues)
*''[[Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated]]'' (issues #1–3, 3 issues)


====[[Comic Bun Bun]]====
====[[Comic BunBun]]====
*''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Comic Bun Bun)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' (chapters #1–3, 12 chapters)
*''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Comic BunBun)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' (chapters #1–3, 12 chapters)


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== Merchandise ==
== Merchandise ==
*TBD
<!-- ===[[Titanium Series]]===  a few exclusives in 2009
{{-}} -->
 
===[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]===
====Transformers (2007)====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' (2007 movie)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHDispensor|Ironhide]] / [[Dispensor#Robot Heroes|Dispensor]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RHAllspark|AllSpark Bumblebee]] / [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#RHAllsparkBee|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Jazz (Movie)#RHbattle|Battle Jazz]] / [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RHJazz|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBarricade|Optimus Prime]] / [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#RHOptimus|Barricade]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
====Universe (2008)====
;Two-packs
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cheetor]] / [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Blackarachnia]]<br>(''Beast Wars'' Series)}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Autobot Hound]] / [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Blitzwing]]<br>(Generation 1 Series)}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Rattrap]] / [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Megatron]]<br>(''Beast Wars'' Series)}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Sunstreaker]] / [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Galvatron]]<br>(Generation 1 Series)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Arcee]] / [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Decepticon Rumble]]<br>(Generation 1 Series)}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Rhinox]] / [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Waspinator]]<br>(Beast Wars Series)}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Optimus Primal]] / [[Tarantulas (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Predacon Tarantulas]]<br>(Beast Wars Series)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Autobot Blaster]] / [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Thrust]]<br>(Generation 1 Series)}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Ironhide]] / [[Kickback (G1)#Robot Heroes|Kickback]]<br>(Generation 1 Series)}}
{{Bp-m1p1|[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)#Robot Heroes|Silverbolt]] / [[Megatron (BW)/toys#RHTransmetal|Megatron]]<br>(Beast Wars Series)}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|}
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{{-}}


====[[Star Wars Transformers (2005)|Star Wars Transformers]]====
====[[Star Wars Transformers (2005 toyline)|Star Wars Transformers]]====
'''Wave 7'''
'''Wave 7'''
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Republic Gunship]] (redeco)
*[[Clone pilot]] / [[Republic Gunship]] (redeco)
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''San Diego Comic Con/Hasbro Toy Shop'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''San Diego Comic Con/Hasbro Toy Shop'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Skywarp]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Skywarp]]}}
</ul>
</ul>
|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Toys"R"Us'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Toys"R"Us'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Prowl]]}}
</ul>
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6'''</u>
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Farsight T-20]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Farsight T-20 (Movie)|Farsight T-20]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Midnighter XR-4]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Midnighter XR-4]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Twitcher F451]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Twitcher F451]]}}
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====[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe (2008)]]====
====[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe (2008)]]====
*TBD
=====Legends Class=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Jazz]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Megatron (G2)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]] (''Animated'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]] (''Animated'')}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Animated)#Universe (2008)|Prowl]] (''Animated'')}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (G1)#Universe (2008)|Beachcomber]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Brawn]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Animated)#Universe (2008)|Starscream]] (''Animated'')}}
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
{{-}}
=====Deluxe Class=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Octane#Universe (2008)|Tankor]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Acid Storm (G1)#Universe (2008)|Acid Storm]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1 Series|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#Univ2008Dx|Autobot Hound]] (w/ [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ravage]])}}
{{Bp-m1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Universe (2008)|Cheetor]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Cyclonus]] (w/ [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
{{-}}
=====Voyager Class=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blaster]] (w/ [[Blockrock#Universe (2008)|Blockrock]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Heavy Load (Universe)#Universe (2008)|Decepticon Heavy Load]] (w/ [[Drill Bit (Universe)|Drill Bit]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blades]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dropshot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Decepticon Dropshot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Tread Bolt#Universe (2008)|Tread Bolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
{{-}}
=====Ultra Class=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#Uni08Ultra|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Powerglide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverbolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Storm Cloud (G1)#Universe (2008)|Stormcloud]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
{{-}}
=====More than Meets the Eye 25th Anniversary Pack=====
The original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] toy was reissued (again) to celebrate the line's 25th anniversary.
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|25th Anniversary Optimus Prime Pack]]}}</ul>
</ul>
{{-}}
=====Exclusives=====
{{note|U.S. only}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''CostCo'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|Ultra Twin-Pack<br>([[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Crumplezone]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Hasbro Toy Shop]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|SE-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UniSpecEd|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SE-02 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UniSpecEd|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SE-03 [[Drag Strip (G1)#Universe (2008)|Decepticon Drag Strip]]}}
{{Bp-d1|SE-04 [[Overkill (G1)#Universe (2008)|Overkill]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Kmart]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Mini-Con 12-Pack"<br>([[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]], [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Bodyblock (Universe)|Bodyblock]], [[Boltflash]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]], [[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Kmart]] / Meijer'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Mini-Con 10-Pack"<br>([[Crosshairs (Universe)|Crosshairs]], [[Longview (Universe)|Longview]], [[Overcharge (Universe)|Overcharge]], [[Ransack (Universe 2008)|Ransack]], [[Scavenger (Universe 2008)|Scavenger]], [[Sky Shadow (Universe)|Sky Shadow]], [[Snow Cat (Universe)|Snow Cat]], [[Stockade (Universe 2008)|Stockade]], [[Windrazor (Universe)|Windrazor]], [[Treadshot (Universe 2008)|Treadshot]])}}<br>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Sam's Club'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Battle for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s"<br>([[Blurr (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Blurr]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Buzzsaw]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Longrack]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus Prime]], [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Runamuck]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Hasbro Toy Shop]] / [[San Diego Comic-Con]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Target]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|"Aerial Rivals"<br>([[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]], [[Blades (G1)#2008Legends|Autobot Blades]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skydive]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29|Thrust]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Autobot Ambush"<br>([[Dirge (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Dirge]] vs. [[Roadbuster (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Roadbuster]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Special Team Leaders"<br>([[Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Hot Zone]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]], [[Scattershot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Scattorshot]], [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#2008Legends|Silverbolt]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|"Standoff Beneath The Streets"<br>([[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]] vs. [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratbat]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Unicron/toys#Universe (2008)|Unicron]] (w/ [[Dead End (Armada)#Toys|Dead End]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}
 
====[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]====
=====Marvel=====
'''Wave 1'''
*[[Hulk]]
*[[Iron Man]]
*[[Spider-Man]]
*[[Venom (Marvel)|Venom]]
 
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Spider-Man|Black Costume Spider-Man]]
*[[Hulk]] (grey redeco)
*[[Human Torch]]
*[[Wolverine (Marvel)|Wolverine]]
{{-}}
 
=====Star Wars=====
{{note|The majority of the first year are direct repackaging of ''[[Star Wars Transformers (2005 toyline)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' toys with a few retools/redecos and 2 new molds.}}
 
'''Wave 1'''
*[[Jedi Starfighter]] 'Delta-7B + Hyperdrive Docking Ring' to [[Darth Vader|Anakin Skywalker]] ([[retool]]ed and redecoed from ''Star Wars Transformers'' [[Saesee Tiin]])
*[[Boba Fett]] to [[Slave I]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'')
*[[Commander Cody|Clone Commander Cody]] to [[Turbo Tank]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'')
*[[Clone pilot|Clone ARC Pilot]] to [[ARC-170 Starfighter]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'' 'Tigershark' Deco)
*[[Clone pilot]] to [[Republic Gunship]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'' 'Tigershark' Deco)
*[[Jedi Starfighter]] 'Eta-2' to [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'' Galactic Showdown Gift Set)
 
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Emperor Palpatine]] to [[Imperial Shuttle]] (redecoed from ''Star Wars Transformers'')
*[[General Grievous]] to [[Grievous Starfighter]]
*[[Imperial Trooper]] to [[AT-AT]] (redecoed from ''Star Wars Transformers'')
*[[Snowspeeder]] to [[Luke Skywalker]] (repackaged from ''Star Wars Transformers'')
*[[TIE Pilot]] to [[TIE Fighter|TIE Bomber]]
*[[Clone pilot]] to [[Republic Gunship]] ([[retool]]ed and redecoed from ''Star Wars Transformers'' 'Crumb Bomber' Deco){{-}}
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===Takara===
===Takara===
====[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]====
====[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]====
*[[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[Exclusive]]: "Black Protect [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]"
<ul class="icon-list">
*"[[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] Emergency Green" Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]''
{{Bp-a1|[[Guardian robot#Collector's Edition|64 GADEP]]}}
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
</ul>
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]]
{{-}}
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] — [[e-HOBBY]] also released a redeco of Omega Supreme in blue and white as a "GADEP" unit, otherwise known as a [[Guardian robot]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumble]] & [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] (Bumble, [[Outback (G1)|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)|Wave]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]])
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]]
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroflex]]<!--This is not a spelling error.-->
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]


====[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]====
====[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]====
* [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-7 Thundercracker]]
<ul class="icon-list">
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-7 Thundercracker]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}
 
====[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|05B Black Protect Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#EmergencyGreen|06G Ratchet Emergency Green]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sky Lynx (G1)#Encore|07 Sky Lynx]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Encore|08 Meister]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Omega Supreme (G1)#Encore|09 Omega Supreme]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Encore|03 Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Encore|Condor]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Encore|10 Bumble]] & [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] (Bumble, [[Outback (G1)#Encore|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)#Encore|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Encore|Wave]] and [[Tailgate (G1)#Encore|Tailgate]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Encore|11 Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Encore|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Metroplex (G1)#Encore|12 Metroflex]]<!--This is not a spelling error.-->}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Encore|13 Trailbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#Encore|14 Hoist]]}}
</ul>
{{-}}


====[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]====
====[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]====
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|Soundwave Playing Audio Player]] ("Blaster Black" Soundblaster homage deco)
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Optimus Prime iPod Docking Bay]] (classic G1 deco)
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|Soundwave Playing Audio Player]] ("Blaster Black" Soundblaster homage deco)}}
*Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy iPod Docking Bay (red and orange deco)
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MusicLabelOP|Optimus Prime iPod Docking Bay]] (classic G1 deco)}}
{{Bp-a1|Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy iPod Docking Bay (red and orange deco)}}
</ul>
{{-}}
 
====[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers (2007)]]====
{{note|As expected, most of the Hasbro movie toys were released in Japan with very little changes.  The main article unfortunately does not list the toys by Wave, but does list exclusive Japanese variants and molds.  For a basic list of Japanese releases with ID numbers, please see [[List of Japanese ID numbers#Movie|this list]].}}
{{-}}
 
====[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[March 13]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Grimlock]]}}<br>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ligier]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D-01 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D-02 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Starscream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' ([[April 24]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|D-03 [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Astrotrain]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' ([[June 26]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Hot Rodimus]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' ([[July 17]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skyfire]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D-04 [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ramjet]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' ([[September 19]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Prowl]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' ([[October 23]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-09 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Lambor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-10 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Cybertron Streak]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D-05 [[Octane#Henkei! Henkei!|Destron Octone]]}}<br>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[USA Edition]]s''' ([[October 2]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Onslaught (G1)#2008Ultra|Onslaught]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Powerglide]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Silverbolt (G1)#Universe (2008)|Silverbolt]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 7''' ([[November 20]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-11 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|D-06 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Galvatron]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' ([[December 27]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|C-12 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Cybertron Cheetus]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|C-13 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Hound]] (w/ [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Jaguar]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}
=====Exclusives=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2008'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HenkeiClear|Convoy Clear Version]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Skyglide]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''''[[TV Magazine]]'''''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HenkeiGold|Convoy (gold)]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}
{{-}}
 
====[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)#Gentei! Gentei!|Gentei! Gentei!]]====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Chara Hobby 2008'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Wildrider (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|Stuntron Wildrider]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Ganbo'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Thundercracker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Skywarp]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|}{{-}}


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Latest revision as of 15:53, 20 February 2026

« 2008 »

The year 2008 (MMVIII) is the twenty-fifth year of the Transformers brand.

For further information, see: Transformers timeline

Events

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Fiction

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2005 IDW continuity

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Non-Fiction

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Birth

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Deaths

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Conventions

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  • Auto Assembly 2008: August 2
  • B.O.T.S. 2008: June 8
  • Cybcon 2008: August 23
  • Dairycon 2008: March 29
  • TFcon 2008: June 20 and 21

Media

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Television

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Music

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Albums

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Print

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Comics

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IDW Publishing

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Fun Publications

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Titan Magazines

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Comic BunBun

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Collections

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Video

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KSMFilm (Germany)

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DVD

  • Transformers: Armada — Volume One

Madman Entertainment (AUS)

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DVD

  • The Transformers: Super God Masterforce
  • The Transformers: Victory

Maximum Entertainment (UK)

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DVD

  • Transformers: Robots in Disguise — Ultimate Collection

Medianetwork Communication (Italy)

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DVD

  • Transformers — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima
  • Transformers — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda
  • Transformers — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima

Paramount Home Video

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Blu-ray

  • Transformers — Two-Disc Special Edition

DVD

  • Transformers Animated — Season One
  • Transformers Animated — Transform and Roll Out
  • Transformers: Cybertron — The Ultimate Collection
  • Transformers: Energon — The Ultimate Collection

Paramount Home Video (Germany)

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DVD

  • Transformers Animated — Transformieren und Abfart
  • Transformers Animated — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer

Paramount Home Video (UK/AUS)

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DVD

  • Transformers Animated — Transform and Roll Out
  • Transformers Animated — Volume One: Blast from the Past

Universal (UK)

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DVD

  • Transformers: Armada — Bumper Double DVD Collection

Comics

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Devil's Due Press

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IDW Publishing

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Merchandise

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Robot Heroes

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Transformers (2007)

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Wave 6 (2007 movie)

Universe (2008)

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Two-packs
Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3

Toys

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Hasbro

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Universe (2003)

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Exclusives
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Chevrolet Store


Star Wars Transformers

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Wave 7


Titanium Series

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Exclusives
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San Diego Comic Con/Hasbro Toy Shop Toys"R"Us


Transformers (2007)

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Action figures ("main" line)
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Legends Class
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Allspark Battles 2-packs
Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


Real Gear Robots
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Wave 5 Wave 6


Deluxe Class
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Wave 7 (AllSpark Power) Wave 7.5 (AllSpark Power) Wave 8 (AllSpark Power) Wave 9 (AllSpark Power)
Wave 10 (Premium Series)


Voyager Class
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Wave 5 (AllSpark Power) Wave 5.5 (AllSpark Power) Wave 6 (Premium Series)


Leader Class
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Wave 4 (AllSpark Power) Wave 5 (AllSpark Power) Wave 6 (Premium Series)


Fast Transformers Fun
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Cyber Slammers
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Wave 5


Fast Action Battlers
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Wave 5 Wave 6


Sub-lines
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AllSpark Power
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Main article: AllSpark Power
Premium Series
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Main article: Premium Series

For brevity, only the standard transforming figures have been listed. For Role Play, T.E.C.H. items, crossover merchandise, collector items, Robot Replicas, and multitudes of store exclusives, please see the main article. Also, some items are in the Merchanise section.


Transformers Animated

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Deluxe Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4
Wave 5


Voyager Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4
Wave 5


Leader Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


Supreme Class
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Wave 1


Entertainment Packs
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Wave 1


Activators
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4


Bumper Battlers
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


Power Bots
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Wave 1


Exclusives
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Target/Zellers Walmart


McDonald's Happy Meal toys
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North America/Europe Latin America


Universe (2008)

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Legends Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4


Deluxe Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4


Voyager Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


Ultra Class
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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


More than Meets the Eye 25th Anniversary Pack
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The original Optimus Prime toy was reissued (again) to celebrate the line's 25th anniversary.


Exclusives
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U.S. only
CostCo Hasbro Toy Shop Kmart Kmart / Meijer
Sam's Club Hasbro Toy Shop / San Diego Comic-Con Target Toys"R"Us


Crossovers

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Marvel
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Wave 1

Wave 2


Star Wars
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The majority of the first year are direct repackaging of Star Wars Transformers toys with a few retools/redecos and 2 new molds.

Wave 1

Wave 2


BotCon 2008 Exclusives

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Convention Box Set
Attendee-Only Bonus Toy
Customization Class Toy
At-Show Souvenir Toys (3-Packs)


San Diego Comic-Con International 2008

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Takara

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Collector's Edition

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Masterpiece

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Encore

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Music Label

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Transformers (2007)

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As expected, most of the Hasbro movie toys were released in Japan with very little changes. The main article unfortunately does not list the toys by Wave, but does list exclusive Japanese variants and molds. For a basic list of Japanese releases with ID numbers, please see this list.


Henkei! Henkei!

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Wave 1 (March 13)
Wave 2 (April 24) Wave 3 (June 26)
Wave 4 (July 17) Wave 5 (September 19) Wave 6 (October 23) USA Editions (October 2)
Wave 7 (November 20) Wave 8 (December 27)


Exclusives
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Tokyo Toy Show 2008 Toys"R"Us TV Magazine


Gentei! Gentei!

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Chara Hobby 2008 Ganbo Toy Hobby Market




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