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[[File:Bumblebee_RolePlay_Commercial.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Pew, pew, pew! I'm Bumblebee!]]
[[File:Bumblebee_RolePlay_Commercial.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Pew, pew, pew! I'm Bumblebee!]]


Ever want to pretend to be an actual Transformer? '''Roleplay toys''' are for you! Grab a [[sword]] or blaster, put on a voice-changing helmet, and your ready to roll as your favorite [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]]!  
Ever want to pretend to be an actual Transformer? '''Roleplay toys''' are for you! Grab a [[sword]] or blaster, put on a voice-changing helmet, and you're ready to roll as your favorite [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]]!  


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==What are roleplay toys?==
Roleplay toys are all about allowing kids (or adults) to use their imagination as part of play. Unlike action figure [[play pattern|play patterns]], which allows you to imagine scenarios as you play with the figures, roleplay toys allow them to pretend to be a specific role, such as a doctor, astronaut, or superhero. With Transformer, this includes pretending to be characters such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] or [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] by using dress up items and toy weapons. Another aspect of the Transformers brand is some figure releases have [[alternate mode|alt modes]] that replicate realistic items, such as [[Soundwave (G1)|music devices]], [[Reflector (G1)|cameras]], or even [[Megatron (G1)|guns]]. This allows the child to play pretend with the item, using it as an adult would with a real version it. Finally there are figures that have fantastical alt modes such as [[Shockwave (G1)|laser guns]] that straddle the line between these two, allowing a child to use the item as though it were real while playing pretend with their role with using it.


=What are roleplay toys?=
==Roleplay Toy Releases==
Roleplay toys are known for a different [[play pattern]] compared to most Transformers toys, intending to allow kids (or adults) to use their imagination as as part of play. This can allow them to pretend to be something else, such as being a firefighter, superhero, or event a Transformer. Dress up items and toy weapons can help to enforce this aspect and provide props to act out play scenarios. Another aspect of the Transformers brand is some figure releases have [[alternate mode|alt modes]] that can be used as part of that play as well. This gives the ability to both play with them as a figure and as a gun, sword, or more mundane object like a watch or video game controller.


=Roleplay Toy Releases=
{{note|Due to the large volume of roleplay toys that have been made, the following list is of unique first-use items only. Additionally, while Halloween costumes do potentially fall under roleplay, these are covered in [[Halloween#Merchandise|Halloween]] instead.}}


{{note|Due to the large volume of roleplay toys that have been made, the following list is of unique first-use items only. Additionally, while Halloween costumes do potentially fall under roleplay, these are covered in [[Halloween#Merchandise|Halloween]] instead.}}
===Dress-up===
Given most Transformers don't wear [[Transformer clothing|clothing]], most Transformers dress up items tend to be full body costumes, helmets and masks instead. These allow the wearer to disguise themselves as their favorite robot.


==Dress-up==
====Dress-up costumes and accessories====
Given most Transformers don't wear [[Transformer clothing|clothing]], Transformers dress up roleplay toys tend to focus more on helmets and masks.  
[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime costume.jpg|thumb|upright=.75|Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume]]
Unlike [[Halloween]] costumes, dress up items are intended to be used year round. Some can also use supplemental items for enhancing dress up, such as voice changers, or other accessories.  


===Dress-up sets===
These costume playsets tend to be the least common dress-up roleplay type.


[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime costume.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume]]
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*[[Autobot Dress-Up Set]]
*[[Autobot Dress-Up Set]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Bumblebee]] (AirHedz)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Robo_Power|Bumblebee Robo Power Costume]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Robo_Power|Bumblebee Robo Power Costume]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#RolePlayDeluxe|Bumblebee Role Play Deluxe Set]]
*[[Decepto-Pack]]
*[[Decepto-Pack]]
*[[Enemy (G1)#ElectronicVoiceChanger|Electronic Voice Changer]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#ElectronicVoiceSynthesize|Electronic Voice Synthesizer]]
*[[Master-Brace#Toys|Master-Brace]]
*[[Master-Brace#Toys|Master-Brace]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Megatron]] (AirHedz)
*[[NEST#Canteen|NEST Canteen]]
*[[NEST#Canteen|NEST Canteen]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Optimus Prime]] (AirHedz)
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#2010 Costume|Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#RolePlayDeluxe|Optimus Prime Role Play Deluxe Set]]
*[[Sector Seven#VestandID|Sector Seven Vest & ID]]
*[[Sector Seven#VestandID|Sector Seven Vest & ID]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#2010 Costume|Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume]]
*[[S.T.A.R.S. membership card]]
*Sector 7 Uniform (Universal Studios)
*[[Tech Specometer Eleven]]
*[[Undercover Carabiner Set]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#UniversalVoice|Voice Changer]]
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===Helmets===
====Helmets====
Full head covering helmets tend to skew as higher end collectibles. Many contain electronic lights and voice-changing abilities.
[[File:Modern Icons Optimus Prime helmet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet]]
Full head covering helmets tend to skew as higher end collectibles. Many contain electronic lights and voice-changing abilities on top of usually looking pretty cool.
 


[[File:Modern Icons Optimus Prime helmet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet]]
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*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#SSHelmet|Bumblebee]] (Studio Series)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)/merchandise#BeastHunterMask|Bumblebee Battle Mask]] (''Beast Hunters'')
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Bumblebee Battle Mask]] (''Prime'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFVoicechanger|Bumblebee Voice Changer]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFVoicechanger|Bumblebee Voice Changer]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLKVoiceChanger|Bumblebee Voice Changer Helmet]] (''The Last Knight'')  
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLKVoiceChanger|Bumblebee Voice Changer Helmet]] (''The Last Knight'')  
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'')
*[[Electronic Helmet]]
*[[Electronic Helmet]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Megatron]] (''Dark of the Moon'')
*[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Megatron]] (''Dark of the Moon'')
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*[[Mirage_(Movie)#KBGOxKillerbody|Mirage Wearable Helmet Collectible Voice Changer]]
*[[Mirage_(Movie)#KBGOxKillerbody|Mirage Wearable Helmet Collectible Voice Changer]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'')  
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyHelmet|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'')  
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] (''Prime'')
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#BeastHunterMask|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] (''Beast Hunters'')
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Modern_Icons|Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet]]  
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Modern_Icons|Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet]]  
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#2007VoiceChanger|Optimus Prime Voice Changer]] (''Transformers'')
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#2007VoiceChanger|Optimus Prime Voice Changer]] (''Transformers'')
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Voice Changer Helmet|Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet]] (''The Last Knight'')  
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#TLKVoiceChangerHelmet|Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet]] (''The Last Knight'')  
*[[Optimus_Primal_(ROTB)#Killerbody|Optimus Primal Wearable Helmet Collectible Voice Changer]]
*[[Optimus_Primal_(ROTB)#Killerbody|Optimus Primal Wearable Helmet Collectible Voice Changer]]
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#Modern_Icons|Soundwave Helmet Replica]]  
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#Modern_Icons|Soundwave Helmet Replica]]  
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===Masks===
====Masks====
Masks are the less expensive cousins of helmets. While some can contain electronics and sound effects, most tend to be lack these, simply asking as full or half face covering.
[[File:RID15-merch StrongarmMcDMask.jpg|thumb|upright=1|''Robots in Disguise'' Strongarm Vision Mask]]
Masks are the less head covering cousins of helmets. While some can contain electronics and sound effects, most tend to be lack these, simply acting as full or half face covering.
 


[[File:RID15-merch StrongarmMcDMask.jpg|thumb|upright=1|''Robots in Disguise'' Strongarm Vision Mask]]
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*[[Sqweeks#TLK Mask|Autobot Sqweeks Voice Changer Mask]] (''The Last Knight'')
*[[Sqweeks#Bumblebee Mask|Autobot Sqweeks Voice Changer Mask]] (''Bumblebee'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#BeeVisionMask|Bee Vision Bumblebee AR Mask]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#BeeVisionMask|Bee Vision Bumblebee AR Mask]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Transformers_.282010.29|Bumblebee]] (2010)  
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Transformers_.282010.29|Bumblebee]] (2010)
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#Top_Cau|Bumblebee]] (''Prime'')
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Bumblebee]] (''Authentics'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#CineMask|Bumblebee]] (Cine-Mask)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#TDVDMask|Bumblebee]] (DVD)
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#Top_Cau|Bumblebee]] (''Prime'' Easter egg)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#RotBMask|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|Bumblebee]] (''Rise of the Beasts'' 2-in-1)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#AoEMask|Bumblebee Battle Mask]] (''Age of Extinction'')
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#BeastHunterMask|Bumblebee Battle Mask]] (''Beast Hunters'')
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Bumblebee Battle Mask]] (''Prime'')
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#RIDMcDonaldsMask|Bumblebee Glow-in-the-Dark Mask]]
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#RIDMcDonaldsMask|Bumblebee Glow-in-the-Dark Mask]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#24Mask|Bumblebee Mask]] (''Authentics'')
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#RID2015Mask|Bumblebee Mask]] (''Robots in Disguise'' 2015)
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#RID2015Mask|Bumblebee Mask]] (''Robots in Disguise'' 2015)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#UniversalVoice|Bumblebee Mask]] (Universal Studios)
*[[Grimlock_(RID_2015)#McDonaldsMask|Grimlock Transforming Mask]]
*[[Grimlock_(RID_2015)#McDonaldsMask|Grimlock Transforming Mask]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#TLKmask|Megatron Voice Changer Mask]]
*[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Mask|Optimus Primal]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')
*[[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Mask|Optimus Primal]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#22Mask|Optimus Prime]] (''Authentics'')
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#CineMask|Optimus Prime]] (''Cine-Mask'')
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#DVDMask|Optimus Prime]] (DVD)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#RIDMcDonaldsMask|Optimus Prime]] (McDonalds)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#RIDMcDonaldsMask|Optimus Prime]] (McDonalds)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop! Masks|Optimus Prime]] (''Pop!'' Masks)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Pop! Masks|Optimus Prime]] (''Pop!'' Masks)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RotBMask|Optimus Prime]] (''Rise of the Beasts'')
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/merchandise#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Optimus Prime]] (''Robots in Disguise'' 2015)
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/merchandise#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Optimus Prime]] (''Robots in Disguise'' 2015)
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/merchandise#Beast_Hunters|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/merchandise#Beast_Hunters|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] (''Beast Hunters'')
*[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#TLKmask|Megatron Voice Changer Mask]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] (''Prime'')
*[[Sqweeks#TLK Mask|Autobot Sqweeks Voice Changer Mask]] (''The Last Knight'')
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#AoELightSoundMask|Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask]]
*[[Sqweeks#Bumblebee Mask|Autobot Sqweeks Voice Changer Mask]] (''Bumblebee'')
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#24Mask|Optimus Prime Mask]] (''Authentics'')  
*[[Optimus_Prime (One)#OneMask|Optimus Prime/Orion Pax]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RemoteMask|Remote Control Bumblebee Car with Mask]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RemoteMask|Remote Control Optimus Prime Truck with Mask]]
*[[Strongarm_(RID)#McDonald.27s|Strongarm Vision Mask]]
*[[Strongarm_(RID)#McDonald.27s|Strongarm Vision Mask]]
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==Weapons==
===Electronics items===
With the war between the Autobots and Decepticons being so ingrained into the Transformers brand, it's makes sense that many roleplay toys are weapons.
One of the largest category of roleplay toy are electronic related. Funny enough, many electronic items don't actually contain electronic components.
===Guns and blasters===
One of the most common type of roleplay toys are guns. While some early earlier releases may have replicated more realistic gun appearances and shapes, due to [[For_safety_reasons#Firearm_replicas|modern safety standards]], most now are clearly designed to appear as toys. Additionally modern releases tend to be called blasters instead to further separate them from real world firearms.


====Electronic====
Electronic guns and blasters are intended to make noises or light up when their trigger is pulled. Basically they're the ideal toy to give to the kids of a parents you really want to drive crazy.


[[File:BWII-Cybertron-Buster-BeastGen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Beast Wars II'' Cybertron Buster]]
====Cameras====
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[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Canon/Transformers'' Optimus Prime R5]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#AllSparkBlaster|Bumblebee AllSpark Blaster]]
Say cheese! Though less common with modern releases due to cell phones effectively replacing them for the casual consumer, there still are a fair number of film, digital, and video camera roleplay items.
*Bumblebee Galactic Weapon Set (Universal Studios)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Plasmacannon|Bumblebee Plasma Cannon]]
*Bumblebee Quantum Enforcer (Universal Studios)
*[[Maximal_Buster#Beast_Wars|Cybertron Buster]]
*[[Matrix Cannon (BW)|Matrix Cannon]]
*Optimus Prime Bazooka (Universal Studios)
*[[Ratchet_(Movie)/toys#Transformers_.282007.29_2|Ratchet AllSpark Blaster]]
*Shadow Pulse Blaster (Universal Studios)
*Vanquish (Universal Studios)
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====Projectile firing====
Some guns and blasters fire darts, pellets or other projectile. Many of these are co-branded with [[Nerf]], as it's a [[Hasbro]] brand, and include darts that are compatible with Nerf blasters. Some may also include electronic lights and sounds to enhance the firing effects.
 
[[File:DOTM CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster]]
 
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*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#StingerBlaster|Bumblebee Stinger Blaster]]
*[[Energon_Blaster#Energon|Energon Blaster]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Daiki_Kougyou|Megatron Water Gun]]
* Optimus Prime Air Cannon (Universal Studios)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#OptimusPrimeBlaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Roleplay|Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Vinyl_figurine|Scramble Gun]]
*[[Spy Shot & Claw Gun]]
*[[Star_Saber_(G1)#Transform_Jr_Roleplay_Toys|Star Saber Enban Pistol]]
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====Gun alt modes====
Due to modern safety standards, it's less common to see newer figures with gun alt modes. This includes both realistic ones as well as Cybertronian ones. Typically these characters will have their alt mode changed, such as with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] commonly being a tank with modern releases. Others are...creatively reinterpreted, such as Titans Return Sixshot's gun mode being flipped upside down and being called a submarine. Some of these do also overlap with electronics or projectile firing capabilities.


[[File:Megatronclassicstoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|''Classics'' Megatron]]


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*[[Browning#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Browning]]
*[[Galvatron_(G1)/toys#The Transformers|Galvatron]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Greatshot#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Greatshot]]
*[[Heatwave (RB)#Hook&Ladder|Hook & Ladder Heatwave]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#MasterpieceMegs|Megatron MP-5]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron MP-36]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron]] (''Classics'')
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Animated)/toys#Merchandise|Optimus Prime Battle Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#BattleRigBlaster|Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]
*[[Quickswitch#The Transformers|Quickswitch]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Shockwave]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Shockwave]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Sixknight#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Sixknight]]
*[[Sixshot (G1)#The Transformers|Sixshot]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Starscream_(Movie)/toys#Transformers_.282007.29_2|Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster]]
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===Swords and melee weapons===
While there are less melee weapon roleplay toy releases compared guns, these do still pop up semi-regularly. Most tend to feature sound effects such as clanging noises or other effects. 
[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Cyber Sword]]
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*[[Drift_(AOE)#Age_of_Extinction_2|Autobot Functional Weapon Drift Sword]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#Age_of_Extinction|Autobot Functional Weapon Optimus Prime Sword]]
*[[Drift (AOE)#Plush sword|Battle Blades Drift Katana Plush Sword]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#Plush sword|Battle Blades Optimus Prime Plush Sword]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Bumblebee Sword & Shield Battle Pack]]
*[[Chase (RB)#Rescue Rigs|Capture Claw Chase]]
*[[Cyber Sword]]
*[[Star_Saber_(Armada)#Armada_2|Dark Saber and Star Saber]]
*[[Energon-axe#Authentics|Energon Axe]]
*[[Energon Shock Sword]]
*[[Sword_of_Judgment#Authentics|Energon Sword]]
*Foam Autobot shield (Universal Studios)
*[[Energon_Sword#Energon|Megatron Energon Sword]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Optimus Prime Sword & Shield Battle Pack]]
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==Electronics items==
One of the largest category of roleplay toy are electronic related. Funny enough, many electronic items don't actually contain electronic components.
===Cameras===
These cover film, digital, and video cameras.
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Canon/Transformers'' Optimus Prime R5]]
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*[[Reflector_(G1)#Canon.2FTransformers_2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]]
*[[Reflector_(G1)#Canon.2FTransformers_2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]]
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===Cell phones and tablets===
 
Given the widespread usage of cellphones and tablets, it's not surprising that figures with roleplay alt modes of them have become common.
====Cell phones and tablets====
[[File:Xiaomi soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Xiaomi / Transformers Soundwave]]
[[File:Xiaomi soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Xiaomi / Transformers Soundwave]]
Given the widespread usage of cellphones and tablets, it's not surprising that roleplay items using them have started to become common.
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*[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee]]
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===Music devices===
====Music devices====
While items musical device roleplay toys are based on are less commonly seen now, they do still see release. Typically these tend to be for [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], as his tape deck alt mode is fairly iconic.
[[File:BoosterX10stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Real Gear Robots Booster X10]]
As with cameras, music devices aren't as commonly seen in modern releases. However thanks to certain [[Soundwave (G1)|iconic]] [[Blaster (G1)|characters]], they do still pop up occasionally to this day.
 


[[File:BoosterX10stock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Real Gear Robots Booster X10]]
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*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Blaster]] (Titans Return)
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#Titans_Return|Blaster]] (Titans Return)
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====Mini-cassettes====
 
A sub-set of music related roleplay toys are the Generation 1 micro-cassettes. A large volume of characters means this is the highest type of roleplay toy.
=====Mini-cassettes=====
[[File:G1toy ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''The Transformers'' Ravage]]
[[File:G1toy ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''The Transformers'' Ravage]]
Thanks to their prevalence in G1, the micro-cassettes are fairly commonly revisited.
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*[[Buzzsaw_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Buzzsaw]] and [[Laserbeak_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Laserbeak]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Buzzsaw_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Buzzsaw]] and [[Laserbeak_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Laserbeak]] (''The Transformers'')
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===Video game and computer accessories===
While not the most common items, computer and video game accessory do pop up occasionally. It's worth noting that those released in the [[Transformers Device Label|"Transformers Device Label"]] line are actual working computer accessories


[[File:BotBots Outta Controller stock photo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''BotBots'' Outta Controller]]
====Video game and computer accessories====
[[File:Mov-toy RGR PowerUpVT6.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Real Gear Robots Power Up VT6]]
More of a modern roleplay style of item, these cover controllers and other computer devices. It's worth noting that those released in the [[Transformers Device Label|"Transformers Device Label"]] line are actual working computer accessories.
 
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*[[Ravage_(G1)/toys#Device_Label|Device Jaguar]] and [[Tigatron#Device_Label|Tigatron]] (thumbdrive)
*[[Ravage_(G1)/toys#Device_Label|Device Jaguar]] and [[Tigatron (BW)#Device_Label|Tigatron]] (thumbdrive)
*[[Trypticon_(G1)#Device_Label|Dinosaurer]] and [[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Device_Label|Device Grimlock]] (computer mouse)
*[[Trypticon_(G1)#Device_Label|Dinosaurer]] and [[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Device_Label|Device Grimlock]] (computer mouse)
*[[High Score 100]]
*[[High Score 100]]
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===Watches===
 
Watches are another rolepley type less commonly seen recently. Almost all watch releases actually function in telling time.
====Watches====
 
 
[[File:G1-toy Autoceptor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''The Transformers'' Autoceptor]]
[[File:G1-toy Autoceptor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''The Transformers'' Autoceptor]]
Watches are another roleplay type less commonly seen as modern releases. As a bonus, almost all watch releases actually function in telling time.
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*[[Autobot_(G2)#Generation_2|Autobot]]
*[[Autobot_(G2)#Generation_2|Autobot]]
*[[Autoceptor#The_Transformers|Autoceptor]]
*[[Autoceptor#The_Transformers|Autoceptor]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|Bumblebee Digital Watch]]
*[[Deceptor#The_Transformers|Deceptor]]
*[[Deceptor#The_Transformers|Deceptor]]
*[[Kaltor#The_Transformers|Kaltor]]
*[[Kaltor#The_Transformers|Kaltor]]
*[[Meantime_(Movie)|Meantime]]
*[[Meantime_(Movie)|Meantime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|Optimus Prime Digital Watch]]
*[[Scorpia_(G2)#Generation_2|Scorpia]]
*[[Scorpia_(G2)#Generation_2|Scorpia]]
}}
}}
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==Optical items==
 
The bulk of optical related roleplay alt modes are thanks to [[Perceptor (G1)]]. While all of them do contain transparent viewers to look through, most don't actually work to magnify what's seen.
===Food===
[[File:Generations-Selects-Deluxe-Class-Magnificus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Generations Selects'' Magnificus]]
 
 
[[File:BotBots-toy BreakerOfFortunes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''BotBots'' The Breaker of Fortunes]]
Food items are particularly rare, with all known examples coming from the [[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots toyline]].
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{{collist|2|
*[[The Breaker of Fortunes]]
*[[Grandma Crinkles]]
*[[Racer-Roni#Toys|Racer-Roni]]
}}
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===Matrix of Leadership===
[[File:TF Studio Series TFTM Roleplay Matrix of Leadership.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Studio Series'' ''The Transformers: The Movie'' The Matrix of Leadership]]
Unique to the Transformers franchise, [[Matrix of Leadership]] roleplay toys are a perfect choice when you need to pretend to light the darkest hour.
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*[[Matrix_of_Leadership/toys#CultureFly|Matrix of Leadership Statue]] (CultureFly)
*[[Matrix_of_Leadership/toys#Diamond_Select_Toys|Matrix of Leadership Replica]] (Diamond Select Toys)
*[[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SSRoleplay|Matrix of Leadership]] (''Studio Series'')
}}
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===Optical items===
[[File:Alchemist's Lenses Instagram.jpg|thumb|upright=.75|''Age of the Primes'' Alchemist Prime's Lenses]]
The bulk of optical related roleplay alt modes are thanks to [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. While all of them do contain transparent viewers to look through, most don't actually work to magnify what's seen very well.
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*[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'s [[Lenses#Age_of_the_Primes|Lenses]]
*[[Longview_(Movie)#Transformers_.282007.29|Longview]]
*[[Longview_(Movie)#Transformers_.282007.29|Longview]]
*[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations_Selects|Magnificus]] (''Generations Selects'')
*[[Magnificus (G1)#Generations_Selects|Magnificus]] (''Generations Selects'')
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}}
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==Multiple types==
 
===Weapons===
With the war between the Autobots and Decepticons being so ingrained into the Transformers brand, it's makes sense that many roleplay toys are weapons.
 
====Guns and blasters====
One of the most common type of roleplay toys are guns. While some early earlier releases may have replicated more realistic gun appearances and shapes, due to [[For_safety_reasons#Firearm_replicas|modern safety standards]], most now are clearly designed to appear as toys. Additionally modern releases tend to be called blasters instead to further separate them from real world firearms.
 
 
=====Electronic=====
[[File:BWII-Cybertron-Buster-BeastGen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Beast Wars II'' Cybertron Buster]]
Electronic guns and blasters are intended to make noises or light up when their trigger is pulled. Basically they're the ideal toy to give to the kids of a parents you really want to drive crazy.
 
 
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*[[NEST#Bazooka|Bazooka]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#AllSparkBlaster|Bumblebee AllSpark Blaster]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#Plasmacannon|Bumblebee Plasma Cannon]]
*[[Maximal_Buster#Beast_Wars|Cybertron Buster]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#GalacticWeapon|Galactic Weapon Set]] (Universal Studios)
*[[Matrix Cannon (BW)|Matrix Cannon]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#QuantumEnforcer|Quantum Enforcer]] (Universal Studios)
*[[Ratchet_(Movie)/toys#Transformers_.282007.29_2|Ratchet AllSpark Blaster]]
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#ShadowPulse|Shadow Pulse Blaster]] (Universal Studios)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Vanquish|Vanquish]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#WristBlaster|"Wrist Blaster"]]
}}
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=====Projectile firing=====
[[File:DOTM CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster]]
Some guns and blasters fire darts, pellets or other projectile. Many of these are co-branded with [[Nerf]], as it's a [[Hasbro]] brand, and include darts that are compatible with Nerf blasters. Some may also include electronic lights and sounds to enhance the firing effects.
 
 
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*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#AirCannon|Air Cannon]]
*[[Bumblebee_(WFC)/merchandise#Robots_in_Disguise_.282015.29|Bumblebee 2-in-1 Blaster]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#StingerBlaster|Bumblebee Stinger Blaster]]
*[[Energon_Blaster#Energon|Energon Blaster]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Daiki_Kougyou|Megatron Water Gun]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#OptimusPrimeBlaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Roleplay|Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Vinyl_figurine|Scramble Gun]]
*[[Spy Shot & Claw Gun]]
*[[Star_Saber_(G1)#Transform_Jr_Roleplay_Toys|Star Saber Enban Pistol]]
}}
{{-}}
 
 
=====Gun alt modes=====
[[File:Class06-toy Megatron Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|''Classics'' Megatron]]
Due to modern safety standards, it's less common to see newer figures with gun alt modes. This includes both realistic ones as well as Cybertronian ones. Typically these characters will have their alt mode changed, such as with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] commonly being a tank with modern releases. Others are...creatively reinterpreted, such as Titans Return Sixshot's gun mode being flipped upside down and being called a submarine. Some of these do also overlap with electronics or projectile firing capabilities. 
 
 
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*[[Browning#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Browning]]
*[[Galvatron_(G1)/toys#The Transformers|Galvatron]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Greatshot#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Greatshot]]
*[[Heatwave (RB)#Hook&Ladder|Hook & Ladder Heatwave]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#MasterpieceMegs|Megatron MP-5]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron MP-36]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron]] (''Classics'')
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Animated)/toys#Merchandise|Optimus Prime Battle Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#BattleRigBlaster|Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Blaster|Optimus Prime Blaster]]
*[[Quickswitch#The Transformers|Quickswitch]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Shockwave]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Shockwave]] (''Masterpiece'')
*[[Sixknight#Fight.21 Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Sixknight]]
*[[Sixshot (G1)#The Transformers|Sixshot]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Starscream_(Movie)/toys#Transformers_.282007.29_2|Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster]]
}}
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====Swords and melee weapons====
[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Cyber Sword]]
While there are less melee weapon roleplay toy releases compared guns, these do still pop up semi-regularly. Most tend to feature sound effects such as clanging noises or other effects. 
 
 
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift_(AOE)#Age_of_Extinction_2|Autobot Functional Weapon Drift Sword]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#Age_of_Extinction|Autobot Functional Weapon Optimus Prime Sword]]
*[[Drift (AOE)#Plush sword|Battle Blades Drift Katana Plush Sword]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/merchandise#Plush sword|Battle Blades Optimus Prime Plush Sword]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Bumblebee Sword & Shield Battle Pack]]
*[[Chase (RB)#Rescue Rigs|Capture Claw Chase]]
*[[Cyber Sword]]
*[[Star_Saber_(Armada)#Armada_2|Dark Saber and Star Saber]]
*[[Energon-axe#Authentics|Energon Axe]]
*[[Energon Shock Sword]]
*[[Sword_of_Judgment#Authentics|Energon Sword]]
*[[Insignia#FoamShield|Foam Autobot Shield]]
*[[Insignia#FoamShield|Foam Decepticon Shield]]
*[[Energon_Sword#Energon|Megatron Energon Sword]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Optimus Prime Sword & Shield Battle Pack]]
}}
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===Multiple types===
[[File:Arm-toy Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Armada'' Laserbeak]]
 
A few roleplay toys don't neatly fall into one of the above category. These typically have a melee and gun weapon modes or a mundane item and weapon modes.  
A few roleplay toys don't neatly fall into one of the above category. These typically have a melee and gun weapon modes or a mundane item and weapon modes.  
[[File:Arm-toy Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Armada'' Laserbeak]]
 
 
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{{collist|2|
*[[Autofire]] (Controller & blaster)
*[[Autofire]] (Controller & blaster)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#StingerBlaster|Bumblebee Stinger Blaster]] (Blaster & melee weapon)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#StingerBlaster|Bumblebee Stinger Blaster]] (Blaster & melee weapon)
*[[Decepticon_Hunter#Merchandise|Decepticon Hunter]] (Gun &sword)
*[[Decepticon_Hunter#Merchandise|Decepticon Hunter]] (Gun & sword)
*[[Digital Dagger]] (Cell phone & melee weapon)
*[[Digital Dagger]] (Cell phone & melee weapon)
*[[Cyber-sleeve#EarthSpark_2|Earthspark Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster]] (Blaster & melee weapon)
*[[Cyber-sleeve#EarthSpark_2|Earthspark Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster]] (Blaster & melee weapon)
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*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Battle Blaster Sword|Optimus Prime Battle Blaster Sword]] (Gun & sword)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Battle Blaster Sword|Optimus Prime Battle Blaster Sword]] (Gun & sword)
*[[Quick Bow]] (PDA and crossbow)
*[[Quick Bow]] (PDA and crossbow)
*[[Tight Shot]](Camcorder & gun)
*[[Tight Shot]] (Camcorder & gun)
*[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/merchandise#TransformingSword|"Transforming Sword"]] (Sword & gun)
  }}
  }}
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==Other==
Some roleplay items don't fit into any of the above catagories. These typically are unique, one-off item releases.
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime Pen]]
{{collist|2|
*[[24K-Bit#BotBots|24K-Bit]]
*[[Enemy (G1)#ElectronicVoiceChanger|Electronic Voice Changer]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#ElectronicVoiceSynthesize|Electronic Voice Synthesizer]]
*[[Ms._Take#BotBots|Ms. Take]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Optimus_Prime_Pen|Transformers Optimus Prime Pen]]
*[[Power Cycle]]
*[[Racer-Roni#Toys|Racer-Roni]]
*[[S.T.A.R.S. membership card]]
*[[Tech Specometer Eleven]]
*[[Tech-Spec Manual]]
}}
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==Miniature roleplay toys==
A number of Transformers toys have everyday object alt modes that are smaller than the object they represent. This smaller than normal size makes it potentially harder to use them as roleplay items. Of note almost every [[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]] figure falls into this category. Due to the large volume of them, we're not going to list them all below.


===Miniature or oversized roleplay toys===
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation]]
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation]]
A number of Transformers toys have everyday object alt modes that are smaller or larger than the object they represent. As such it's a bit harder to use them as roleplay items as they do stick out somewhat. Of note almost every [[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]] figure falls into this category. Due to the large volume of BotBots, we're not going to list them all below.
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{{collist|2|
*[[Megatron_(G1)/toys#Mega_Drive_Megatron|16-Bit Mega Drive Megatron]]
*[[Megatron_(G1)/toys#Mega_Drive_Megatron|16-Bit Mega Drive Megatron]]
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*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Blaster]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#The_Transformers|Blaster]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|Blaster]] (''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|Blaster]] (''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'')
*[[Blizz-Herd]]/[[Skolgrin]]
*[[Breakaway (Collaborative)|Breakaway]]
*[[Capticon]]
*[[Capticon]]
*[[Captimus Prime]]
*[[Captimus Prime]]
*[[Frenzy_(Movie)#Fast_Action_Battlers|Disc Blast Decepticon Frenzy]]
*[[Ejector#Toys|Ejector]]
*[[KC-59]]/[[Tundra Prime]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Megatron]] (2010)
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Megatron]] (2010)
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Sports_Label|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Sports_Label|Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Optimus_Prime_featuring_Original_PlayStation|Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Optimus_Prime_featuring_Original_PlayStation|Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation]]
*[[Ravage_(G1)/toys#Smallest_Transforming_Transformers|Ravage]] (''Smallest Transforming Transformer'')
*[[Ravage_(G1)/toys#Smallest_Transforming_Transformers|Ravage]] (''Smallest Transforming Transformer'')
*[[Scalpel_(ROTF)#Toys|Scalpel]]
*[[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Combiner_Wars|Shockwave]] (''Combiner Wars'')
*[[Shockwave_(G1)/toys#Combiner_Wars|Shockwave]] (''Combiner Wars'')
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#Smallest_Transforming_Transformers|Soundwave]] (''Smallest Transforming Transformer'')
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#Smallest_Transforming_Transformers|Soundwave]] (''Smallest Transforming Transformer'')
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#TiCR|Soundwave]] (''Titanium'')
*[[Soundwave_(G1)/toys#TiCR|Soundwave]] (''Titanium'')
*[[Starblitz]]/[[Steelsmash]]
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#TwincastG1|Twincast]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#TwincastG1|Twincast]] (''The Transformers'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#TLegacyTwincast|Twincast]] (''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'')
*[[Blaster_(G1)/toys#TLegacyTwincast|Twincast]] (''War for Cybertron: Kingdom'')
}}
}}
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===Miscellaneous===
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Optimus Prime Pen]]
Some roleplay items don't fit into any of the above categories. These typically are unique, one-off item releases.
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*[[Crickets...#Toys|Crickets...]]
*[[Key_to_Vector_Sigma#Diamond_Select_Toys|Key to Vector Sigma]]
*[[Ms._Take#BotBots|Ms. Take]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Optimus_Prime_Pen|Transformers Optimus Prime Pen]]
*[[Power Cycle]]
*[[Wah-Waaah the Clown#Toys|Wah-Waaah the Clown]]
}}
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===Unreleased roleplay items===
[[File:TFA Battle Blaster Megatron .jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|''Animated'' Megatron Battle Blaster]]
A few roleplay items sadly never saw release. At least we can roleplay what it'd be like if they actually were.
{{collist|2|
*[[Gil the Sea Monster]]
*[[Megatron_(Animated)#Merchandise|Megatron Battle Blaster]]
}}
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[[Category:Toys]]

Latest revision as of 09:53, 25 April 2026

Pew, pew, pew! I'm Bumblebee!

Ever want to pretend to be an actual Transformer? Roleplay toys are for you! Grab a sword or blaster, put on a voice-changing helmet, and you're ready to roll as your favorite Autobot or Decepticon!

What are roleplay toys?

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Roleplay toys are all about allowing kids (or adults) to use their imagination as part of play. Unlike action figure play patterns, which allows you to imagine scenarios as you play with the figures, roleplay toys allow them to pretend to be a specific role, such as a doctor, astronaut, or superhero. With Transformer, this includes pretending to be characters such as Optimus Prime or Bumblebee by using dress up items and toy weapons. Another aspect of the Transformers brand is some figure releases have alt modes that replicate realistic items, such as music devices, cameras, or even guns. This allows the child to play pretend with the item, using it as an adult would with a real version it. Finally there are figures that have fantastical alt modes such as laser guns that straddle the line between these two, allowing a child to use the item as though it were real while playing pretend with their role with using it.

Roleplay Toy Releases

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Due to the large volume of roleplay toys that have been made, the following list is of unique first-use items only. Additionally, while Halloween costumes do potentially fall under roleplay, these are covered in Halloween instead.

Dress-up

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Given most Transformers don't wear clothing, most Transformers dress up items tend to be full body costumes, helmets and masks instead. These allow the wearer to disguise themselves as their favorite robot.

Dress-up costumes and accessories

[edit]
Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume

Unlike Halloween costumes, dress up items are intended to be used year round. Some can also use supplemental items for enhancing dress up, such as voice changers, or other accessories.



Helmets

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Optimus Prime Modern Icons Replica Helmet

Full head covering helmets tend to skew as higher end collectibles. Many contain electronic lights and voice-changing abilities on top of usually looking pretty cool.



Masks

[edit]
Robots in Disguise Strongarm Vision Mask

Masks are the less head covering cousins of helmets. While some can contain electronics and sound effects, most tend to be lack these, simply acting as full or half face covering.



Electronics items

[edit]

One of the largest category of roleplay toy are electronic related. Funny enough, many electronic items don't actually contain electronic components.


Cameras

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Canon/Transformers Optimus Prime R5

Say cheese! Though less common with modern releases due to cell phones effectively replacing them for the casual consumer, there still are a fair number of film, digital, and video camera roleplay items.



Cell phones and tablets

[edit]
Xiaomi / Transformers Soundwave

Given the widespread usage of cellphones and tablets, it's not surprising that roleplay items using them have started to become common.



Music devices

[edit]
Real Gear Robots Booster X10

As with cameras, music devices aren't as commonly seen in modern releases. However thanks to certain iconic characters, they do still pop up occasionally to this day.



Mini-cassettes
[edit]
The Transformers Ravage

Thanks to their prevalence in G1, the micro-cassettes are fairly commonly revisited.


Video game and computer accessories

[edit]
Real Gear Robots Power Up VT6

More of a modern roleplay style of item, these cover controllers and other computer devices. It's worth noting that those released in the "Transformers Device Label" line are actual working computer accessories.


Watches

[edit]
The Transformers Autoceptor

Watches are another roleplay type less commonly seen as modern releases. As a bonus, almost all watch releases actually function in telling time.


Food

[edit]
BotBots The Breaker of Fortunes

Food items are particularly rare, with all known examples coming from the BotBots toyline.


Matrix of Leadership

[edit]
Studio Series The Transformers: The Movie The Matrix of Leadership

Unique to the Transformers franchise, Matrix of Leadership roleplay toys are a perfect choice when you need to pretend to light the darkest hour.


Optical items

[edit]
Age of the Primes Alchemist Prime's Lenses

The bulk of optical related roleplay alt modes are thanks to Perceptor. While all of them do contain transparent viewers to look through, most don't actually work to magnify what's seen very well.


Weapons

[edit]

With the war between the Autobots and Decepticons being so ingrained into the Transformers brand, it's makes sense that many roleplay toys are weapons.


Guns and blasters

[edit]

One of the most common type of roleplay toys are guns. While some early earlier releases may have replicated more realistic gun appearances and shapes, due to modern safety standards, most now are clearly designed to appear as toys. Additionally modern releases tend to be called blasters instead to further separate them from real world firearms.


Electronic
[edit]
Beast Wars II Cybertron Buster

Electronic guns and blasters are intended to make noises or light up when their trigger is pulled. Basically they're the ideal toy to give to the kids of a parents you really want to drive crazy.




Projectile firing
[edit]
Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster

Some guns and blasters fire darts, pellets or other projectile. Many of these are co-branded with Nerf, as it's a Hasbro brand, and include darts that are compatible with Nerf blasters. Some may also include electronic lights and sounds to enhance the firing effects.




Gun alt modes
[edit]
Classics Megatron

Due to modern safety standards, it's less common to see newer figures with gun alt modes. This includes both realistic ones as well as Cybertronian ones. Typically these characters will have their alt mode changed, such as with Megatron commonly being a tank with modern releases. Others are...creatively reinterpreted, such as Titans Return Sixshot's gun mode being flipped upside down and being called a submarine. Some of these do also overlap with electronics or projectile firing capabilities.



Swords and melee weapons

[edit]
Cyber Sword

While there are less melee weapon roleplay toy releases compared guns, these do still pop up semi-regularly. Most tend to feature sound effects such as clanging noises or other effects.



Multiple types

[edit]
Armada Laserbeak

A few roleplay toys don't neatly fall into one of the above category. These typically have a melee and gun weapon modes or a mundane item and weapon modes.




Miniature or oversized roleplay toys

[edit]
Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation

A number of Transformers toys have everyday object alt modes that are smaller or larger than the object they represent. As such it's a bit harder to use them as roleplay items as they do stick out somewhat. Of note almost every BotBots figure falls into this category. Due to the large volume of BotBots, we're not going to list them all below.



Miscellaneous

[edit]
Optimus Prime Pen

Some roleplay items don't fit into any of the above categories. These typically are unique, one-off item releases.



Unreleased roleplay items

[edit]
Animated Megatron Battle Blaster

A few roleplay items sadly never saw release. At least we can roleplay what it'd be like if they actually were.



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