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'''''Transformers: Alternity''''' is a toyline started by [[TakaraTomy]] in 2009. It is the successor to the ''[[Binaltech]]'' toyline. It features [[licensed vehicle alternate modes]] in its toys, as well as a mixture of plastic and [[die-cast]] metal. Toys are scaled down from their previous ''Binaltech''/''Alternators'' proportions, now being roughly equivalent to the United States "deluxe" [[size class]].
 
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'''''Transformers: Alternity''''' (トランスフォーマー オルタニティ) is a [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that ran from [[2009]] to [[2012]]. It is the successor to the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' toyline. It features [[licensed vehicle alternate modes]] in its toys, as well as a mixture of plastic and [[die-cast]] metal. Toys are scaled down from their previous ''Binaltech''/''Alternators'' proportions, now being 1:32 scale rather than 1:24, and roughly equivalent in size to the mainline "deluxe" [[size class]]. Its fiction, meanwhile, is even more ambitious than its predecessor, chronicling the battle between higher dimensional gods, the titular [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], and the "Beast of Time" [[Hytherion]] for the fate of the [[multiverse]]. ''Alternity'' was itself succeeded by ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'', a much less high-concept racing themed series composed entirely of retools of ''Alternity''{{'}}s [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy mold]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
Like ''Binaltech'', ''Alternity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s continuity is established by pack-in fiction. The initial story, "[[From Here to Alternity/src|From Here to Alternity]]" described the enlightened former Cybertronians known as the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]] and their struggle against the "Beast of Time", [[Hytherion]].
Like ''Binaltech'', ''Alternity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s continuity is established by pack-in fiction.
 
{{chapters|title=''Transformers: Alternity''
|prev=Story of Binaltech
|next=
|content=
<div class="list-header">''Alternity'' prose:</div>
*"[[From Here to Alternity]]"
*"[[To Mega Therion]]"
*"[[The World Is Flat!]]"
*"[[Ace of Swords]]"
*"[[Foreshadows]]"
*"[[Hunt for the Planicrons]]"
*"[[Alternation]]"
<br/><div class="list-header">''Alternity'' comics:</div>
*"[[Arch-Nemesis!]]"
*"[[To Die Game!]]"
 
<br/><div class="list-header">[[e-HOBBY]] fiction:</div>
*"[[Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)]]"
}}
 
Picking up where ''[[Story of Binaltech]]'' left off, the next chapter of author [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]'s interdimensional epic chronicles how the inhabitants of [[BT World]] ascend to become the titular [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], god-like multidimensional beings aggregating all the iterations of a given Transformer across the multiverse into a singular collective consciousness. As the war between the "[[Protector]]s" and the "[[Hytherion]]" across space and time rages, the combatants frequently flitted in and out of "[[universal stream]]s" throughout the multiverse until the Alternity sacrifice their enlightenment to end the conflict, largely returning BT World to normal.


==Toys==
==Toys==
*A-01 Nissan GT-R - [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] - Vibrant Red
===Regular retail===
*A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Ultimate Silver
 
*A-01 Nissan GT-R - [[Nemesis Prime (Universe 2003)|Convoy]] - Super Black
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
*A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] - Blade Silver
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1''' ([[February 26|2-26]]-[[2009]])</u>
*A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z Megatron - Premium Le Mans Blue
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy [Vibrant Red]]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A-01 Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2''' ([[June 27|6-27]]-2009)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A-01 [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]}}
{{Bp-d1|A-02 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron [Blade Silver]]]}}
{{Bp-d1|A-02 Megatron [Premium LeMans Blue]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3''' ([[October 1|10-01]]-2009)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|A-02 Megatron [Diamond Black]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4''' ([[November 28|11-28]]-2009)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Alternity|Bumble [Champion Yellow]]]}}
{{Bp-a1|A-03 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Cliff [Supreme Red Pearl]]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|250px|thumb|Two colors of A-01 Convoy]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 5''' ([[May 29|5-29]]-[[2010]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|A-04 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alternity|Skywarp [Witch Purple Pearl]]]}}
{{Bp-d1|A-04 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|Starscream [White Pearl]]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 6''' ([[October 23|10-23]]-2010)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|A-04 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Thundercracker [Sonic Blue]]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 7''' ([[December 6|12-06]]-[[2011]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A-01D [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atras [Aurora Flare Blue Pearl]]] {{sic}}}}
{{Bp-a1|A-03G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#AlternityBug|Gold Bug [Throttle Gold]]]}}
|}
{{-}}
 
===Exclusives===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[e-HOBBY]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|A-01U [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultla Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl]]] {{sic}}}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|A-02G [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron [Galvanize Purple]]]}}
{{Bp-d1|A-04B [[Banzai-Tron (G1)#Alternity|Banzai Tron [Cristallo Black]]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:AlternityGalvatron.jpg|250px|thumb|A-02G Galvatron]]
|}
 
==Notes==
[[File:Alternity Jazz Pilot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I AM ALL JAZZES. WHAT IS CRACKING, SMALL FELLOWS?]]
*To pitch the ''Alternity'' line, [[Hironori Kobayashi]] enlisted the help of [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], who produced a concept image of an ''Alternity'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]].  A large amount of the design was put to use on ''Alternity'' Convoy once the line was approved.
*While it's unknown whether it's a product of coincidence or a deliberate reference by Ichikawa, the term "Alternity" (plural "Alternaties") was used by fan (later pro) writer [[James Roberts]] in his unofficial 2001 novel ''Eugenesis'' to refer to parallel realities.
 
==References==
*[[:Category:Alternity pack-in fiction translations|Complete archive of Alternity pack-in text]]


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Latest revision as of 19:31, 29 September 2024

This article is about the franchise. For the species of Transformer, see Alternity (species).


G1 continuity family
« Alternity »

Transformers: Alternity (トランスフォーマー オルタニティ) is a TakaraTomy toyline that ran from 2009 to 2012. It is the successor to the Binaltech toyline. It features licensed vehicle alternate modes in its toys, as well as a mixture of plastic and die-cast metal. Toys are scaled down from their previous Binaltech/Alternators proportions, now being 1:32 scale rather than 1:24, and roughly equivalent in size to the mainline "deluxe" size class. Its fiction, meanwhile, is even more ambitious than its predecessor, chronicling the battle between higher dimensional gods, the titular Alternity, and the "Beast of Time" Hytherion for the fate of the multiverse. Alternity was itself succeeded by Transformers GT, a much less high-concept racing themed series composed entirely of retools of Alternity's Convoy mold.

Fiction

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Like Binaltech, Alternity's continuity is established by pack-in fiction.

« Transformers: Alternity
Alternity prose:

Alternity comics:

e-HOBBY fiction:

Picking up where Story of Binaltech left off, the next chapter of author Hirofumi Ichikawa's interdimensional epic chronicles how the inhabitants of BT World ascend to become the titular Alternity, god-like multidimensional beings aggregating all the iterations of a given Transformer across the multiverse into a singular collective consciousness. As the war between the "Protectors" and the "Hytherion" across space and time rages, the combatants frequently flitted in and out of "universal streams" throughout the multiverse until the Alternity sacrifice their enlightenment to end the conflict, largely returning BT World to normal.

Toys

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Regular retail

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Wave 1 (2-26-2009) Wave 2 (6-27-2009) Wave 3 (10-01-2009)
  • A-02 Megatron [Diamond Black]
 Wave 4 (11-28-2009)
Two colors of A-01 Convoy
Wave 5 (5-29-2010) Wave 6 (10-23-2010) Wave 7 (12-06-2011)


Exclusives

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e-HOBBY Toy Hobby Market
A-02G Galvatron

Notes

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I AM ALL JAZZES. WHAT IS CRACKING, SMALL FELLOWS?
  • To pitch the Alternity line, Hironori Kobayashi enlisted the help of Hirofumi Ichikawa, who produced a concept image of an Alternity Meister. A large amount of the design was put to use on Alternity Convoy once the line was approved.
  • While it's unknown whether it's a product of coincidence or a deliberate reference by Ichikawa, the term "Alternity" (plural "Alternaties") was used by fan (later pro) writer James Roberts in his unofficial 2001 novel Eugenesis to refer to parallel realities.

References

[edit]
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