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'''''Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs''''' is a follow-up volume to the first ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book featuring Japanese [[ | '''''Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs''''' is a follow-up volume to the first ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book featuring Japanese [[character model]]s. Authors [[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster]] covered all major Japanese Generation 1 series: ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]'', ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'', ''[[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]]'', ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Battlestars]]'', and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]''. [[Nick Roche]] penciled and inked the cover, colored by [[Josh Burcham]]. | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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***[[Master Sword]] | ***[[Master Sword]] | ||
***[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (Chrome) | ***[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (Chrome) | ||
***[[Brainstorm]] (Cana) | ***[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (Cana) | ||
***[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (Ros) | ***[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (Ros) | ||
***[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (Gort) | ***[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (Gort) | ||
**[[Targetmaster]] | **[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] | ||
***[[Pointblank|Blanker]] ([[ | ***[[Pointblank|Blanker]] ([[Peacemaker|Peaceman]]) | ||
***[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] ([[Pointech]]) | ***[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] ([[Pinpointer (G1)|Pointech]]) | ||
***[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] | ***[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] | ||
**[[Trainbot]]s | **[[Trainbot]]s | ||
***[[ | ***[[Shouki]] | ||
***[[Suiken]] | ***[[Suiken]] | ||
***[[Seizan]] | ***[[Seizan]] | ||
***[[Kaen]] | ***[[Kaen]] | ||
***[[Getsuei]] | ***[[Getsuei]] | ||
***[[Yukikaze ( | ***[[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]] | ||
***[[Raiden]] | ***[[Raiden]] | ||
**[[Monsterbot]]s | **[[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s | ||
***[[Doublecross]] | ***[[Doublecross]] | ||
***[[Grotusque|Grotus]] | ***[[Grotusque|Grotus]] | ||
***[[Repugnus (G1)|Repug]] | ***[[Repugnus (G1)|Repug]] | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
***[[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] ([[Decibel]], [[Legout]]) | ***[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] ([[Decibel]], [[Legout]]) | ||
***[[Fastlane]] | ***[[Fastlane]] | ||
***[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] | ***[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] | ||
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***Counterpunch | ***Counterpunch | ||
***Generic Cybertrons (''[[intelligence officer]]'', ''[[scout A]]'', ''[[scout B]]'') | ***Generic Cybertrons (''[[intelligence officer]]'', ''[[scout A]]'', ''[[scout B]]'') | ||
***Planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] ([[Abel]], [[Jack ( | ***Planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] ([[Abel]], [[Jack (G1)|Jack]], ''[[Foo]]'', ''[[Dafuna]]'', ''[[Twin Star commander]]'') | ||
***[[ | ***[[Autobot Master Warrior|HM Teens]] ([[Kirk]], [[Toraizer|Trizer]], [[Loafer]], [[Shuffler]], [[Rodney]], [[Lione]]) | ||
***[[Athenia]] | ***[[Athenia]] | ||
*Destrons | *Destrons | ||
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***[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] | ***[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] | ||
***Megazarak | ***Megazarak | ||
***[[Weirdwolf]] (Monzo) | ***[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (Monzo) | ||
***[[Mindwipe (G1)|Wipe]] (Vorath) | ***[[Mindwipe (G1)|Wipe]] (Vorath) | ||
***[[Skullcruncher|Skull]] (Grax) | ***[[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skull]] (Grax) | ||
***[[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] (Krunk) | ***[[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] (Krunk) | ||
***[[Apeface]] (Spasma) | ***[[Apeface]] (Spasma) | ||
**Targetmasters | **Targetmasters | ||
***[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] ([[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]) | ***[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] ([[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]) | ||
***[[Misfire]] ([[Aimless]]) | ***[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] ([[Aimless]]) | ||
***[[Triggerhappy]] ([[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]) | ***[[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] ([[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]) | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
***[[Pounce]] | ***[[Pounce]] | ||
***[[Wingspan]] | ***[[Wingspan]] | ||
***[[Battletrap]] | ***[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] | ||
***[[Flywheels]] | ***[[Flywheels]] | ||
***[[Soundwave (G1)| | ***[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] | ||
***[[Sixshot]] | ***[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] | ||
***[[Chaar|Jarr]] | ***[[Chaar|Jarr]] | ||
*Extra | *Extra | ||
**[[Beastformer]] | **[[Beastformer (species)|Beastformers]] | ||
***[[White Leo]] | ***[[White Leo]] | ||
***Beastformer Heroes ([[Golder|Goldar]], [[Big Serow]], [[Yellow Giraffe]], [[Elephan]], [[Flykick]], [[Beafox|B-Fox]], [[Battle Bear]], [[Rabbit Kid]]) | ***Beastformer Heroes ([[Golder|Goldar]], [[Big Serow]], [[Yellow Giraffe]], [[Elephan]], [[Flykick]], [[Beafox|B-Fox]], [[Battle Bear]], [[Rabbit Kid]]) | ||
***Beastformer Villains ([[Alligatron]], [[Killer Fish]], [[Drillfrog]], [[Devilbat]], [[Snakebomb|Snake Bomb]], [[Hedgehog]]) | ***Beastformer Villains ([[Alligatron]], [[Killer Fish]], [[Drillfrog]], [[Devilbat]], [[Snakebomb (Beastformers)|Snake Bomb]], [[Hedgehog]]) | ||
***Beastformer Slaves ([[Dogslave]], [[Tekna]]) | ***Beastformer Slaves ([[Dogslave]], [[Tekna]]) | ||
**Organics | **Organics | ||
***The [[Witwicky]]s ([[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], ''[[Challenge Blaster]]'') | ***The [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]]s ([[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], ''[[Challenge Blaster]]'') | ||
***Planet [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] (''[[Queen Bee]]'', ''[[Makku's father]]'', [[Makku|Makk]], ''[[Medal of Valour]]'') | ***Planet [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] (''[[Queen Bee]]'', ''[[Makku's father]]'', [[Makku|Makk]], ''[[Medal of Valour]]'') | ||
***[[Paradise]] ([[Papika]], [[Polonus]]) | ***[[Paradise]] ([[Papika]], [[Polonus]]) | ||
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***Destron Technology ([[Galvatron's UFO]], [[Madmachine]], plasma cannon, planetary detonators, [[plasma energy]] coils, ''[[buridanka]]'') | ***Destron Technology ([[Galvatron's UFO]], [[Madmachine]], plasma cannon, planetary detonators, [[plasma energy]] coils, ''[[buridanka]]'') | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
***[[Vector Sigma]] ([[Key to Vector Sigma|Key]], [[cybertonuron]] manufacturing process, [[Centurion droid|Centurion robot]], [[ | ***[[Vector Sigma]] ([[Key to Vector Sigma|Key]], [[cybertonuron]] manufacturing process, [[Centurion droid|Centurion robot]], [[bolt-bat|giant bat]], [[retrorat|mutant rat]], [[Energy leech (species)|energy leech]]) | ||
***Headmaster Designs | ***Headmaster Designs | ||
***Power-Ups ([[Cross-Head On]], [[Head Formation]], scale chart) | ***Power-Ups ([[Cross-Head On]], [[Head Formation]], scale chart) | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Masterforce=== | ===Masterforce=== | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
*Cybertrons | *Cybertrons | ||
**[[Pretender]]s | **[[Pretender]]s | ||
***[[Metalhawk]] (Hawk) | ***[[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] (Hawk) | ||
***[[Diver ( | ***[[Diver (G1)|Diver]] | ||
***[[Lander]] | ***[[Lander]] | ||
***[[Phoenix]] | ***[[Phoenix (G1)|Phoenix]] | ||
***[[Grand Maximus|Grand]] (Gran) | ***[[Grand Maximus|Grand]] (Gran) | ||
***Grand Maximus | ***Grand Maximus | ||
**[[Headmaster Junior|Headmasters]] | **[[Headmaster Junior|Headmasters]] | ||
***[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] (Shuta Go) | ***[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] (Shuta Go) | ||
***[[Cab]] | ***[[Cab (human)|Cab]] | ||
***[[Minerva ( | ***[[Minerva (human)|Minerva]] | ||
**[[Godmaster]] | **[[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]] | ||
***[[Ginrai]] | ***[[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] | ||
***Super Ginrai | ***Super Ginrai | ||
***[[Godbomber]] | ***[[Godbomber]] | ||
***God Ginrai | ***God Ginrai | ||
***[[Lightfoot]] | ***[[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]] | ||
***[[Ranger]] | ***[[Ranger]] | ||
***[[Road King]] | ***[[Road King]] | ||
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***[[Gilmer]] | ***[[Gilmer]] | ||
**Headmasters | **Headmasters | ||
***[[Wilder]] | ***[[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]] | ||
***[[Bullhorn]] | ***[[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]] | ||
***[[Cancer ( | ***[[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]] | ||
***Destron Headmasters | ***Destron Headmasters | ||
***[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] ([[Guardminder|Guard Minder]]) | ***[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] ([[Guardminder|Guard Minder]]) | ||
**Godmasters | **Godmasters | ||
***[[Buster ( | ***[[Buster (G1)|Buster]] | ||
***[[Hydra ( | ***[[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] | ||
***[[Darkwings]] (Hydra, Buster) | ***[[Darkwings]] (Hydra, Buster) | ||
***[[Overlord ( | ***[[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] ([[Devil Z]]) | ||
***[[Giga]] (Gigatank) | ***[[Giga]] (Gigatank) | ||
***[[Mega]] (Megajet) | ***[[Mega]] (Megajet) | ||
**[[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] | **[[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] | ||
***Seacons ([[Turtler]], [[Lobclaw]], [[Kraken]], [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]], [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]], [[ | ***Seacons ([[Turtler]], [[Lobclaw]], [[Kraken]], [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]], [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]], [[Gulf]]) | ||
***[[King Poseidon]] | ***[[King Poseidon]] | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
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***[[Decepticon Base|Destron Base]] | ***[[Decepticon Base|Destron Base]] | ||
*Extra | *Extra | ||
**[[Human]]s ([[Copo]], ''[[Rhodan]]'', ''[[Dado]]'', ''[[kidnapped physician]]'') | **[[Human]]s ([[Copo]], ''[[Rhodan]]'', ''[[Dado (Masterforce)|Dado]]'', ''[[kidnapped physician]]'') | ||
**Pretender Technology | **Pretender Technology | ||
**Master Technology (''[[Master-Brace]]'') | **Master Technology (''[[Master-Brace]]'') | ||
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*Cybertrons | *Cybertrons | ||
**[[Brainmaster]]s | **[[Brainmaster]]s | ||
***[[Star Saber ( | ***[[Star Saber (G1)|Saber]] (Brain of Courage) | ||
***Star Saber | ***Star Saber | ||
***[[Victory Leo]] | ***[[Ginrai (robot)|Victory Leo]] | ||
***Victory Saber | ***Victory Saber | ||
***[[Blacker]] (Brain of Skill) | ***[[Blacker]] (Brain of Skill) | ||
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***[[Road Caesar]] | ***[[Road Caesar]] | ||
**[[Multiforce]] | **[[Multiforce]] | ||
***[[Wingwaver]] ([[Wing ( | ***[[Wingwaver]] ([[Wing (G1)|Wing]], [[Waver]]) | ||
***[[Dashtacker]] ([[Tacker]], [[Dash ( | ***[[Dashtacker]] ([[Tacker]], [[Dash (G1)|Dash]]) | ||
***[[Machtackle]] ([[Tackle]], [[Mach]]) | ***[[Machtackle]] ([[Tackle]], [[Mach (G1)|Mach]]) | ||
***[[Landcross ( | ***[[Landcross (G1)|Landcross]] | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
***[[Galaxy Shuttle]] | ***[[Galaxy Shuttle]] | ||
***[[Greatshot]] | ***[[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]] | ||
***[[Rescue Patrol Team|Rescue Patrol]] ([[Holi]], [[Pīpō|Pipo]], [[Boater]], [[Fire]]) | ***[[Rescue Patrol Team|Rescue Patrol]] ([[Holi]], [[Pīpō|Pipo]], [[Boater]], [[Fire]]) | ||
***Planet [[Micro]] ([[Riker]], [[Clipper ( | ***Planet [[Micro]] ([[Raikuru|Riker]], [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]]) | ||
***[[Rocket Base]] | ***[[Rocket Base]] | ||
*Destrons | *Destrons | ||
**[[Breastforce]] | **[[Breastforce]] | ||
***[[Deathsaurus ( | ***[[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deszaras]] ([[Tigerbreast|Tiger Breast]], [[Eaglebreast|Eagle Breast]]) | ||
***[[Leozack|Leozak]] ([[Lionbreast|Lion Breast]]) | ***[[Leozack|Leozak]] ([[Lionbreast|Lion Breast]]) | ||
***[[Killbison]] ([[Bisonbreast|Bison Breast]]) | ***[[Killbison]] ([[Bisonbreast|Bison Breast]]) | ||
***[[Hellbat ( | ***[[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] ([[Kōmoribreast|Bat Breast]]) | ||
***[[Drillhorn]] ([[Hornbreast|Rhino Breast]]) | ***[[Drillhorn (G1)|Drillhorn]] ([[Hornbreast|Rhino Breast]]) | ||
***[[Guyhawk|Gaihawk]] ([[Hawkbreast|Hawk Breast]]) | ***[[Guyhawk|Gaihawk]] ([[Hawkbreast|Hawk Breast]]) | ||
***[[Jallguar|Jaruga]] ([[Jaguarbreast|Jaguar Breast]]) | ***[[Jallguar|Jaruga]] ([[Jaguarbreast|Jaguar Breast]]) | ||
***[[Liokaiser]] | ***[[Liokaiser]] | ||
***[[Deathcobra ( | ***[[Deathcobra (G1)|Deathcobra]] | ||
**[[Dinoforce]] | **[[Dinoforce]] | ||
***Dinoforce ([[ | ***Dinoforce ([[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]], [[Kakuryu (G1)|Kakuryu]], [[Gairyu]], [[Doryu (G1)|Doryu]], [[Rairyu]], [[Yokuryu]]) | ||
***[[Dinoking]] | ***[[Dinoking]] | ||
**Other | **Other | ||
***[[Black Shadow ( | ***[[Black Shadow (G1)|Blackshadow]] | ||
***[[Blue Bacchus]] | ***[[Blue Bacchus]] | ||
*Extra | *Extra | ||
**[[ | **[[Jan Minakaze|Jan]] ([[Illumina II]]) | ||
**Jan's classmates ([[Illumina]], [[Joyce|Joice]], [[Rami]]) | **Jan's classmates ([[Illumina]], [[Joyce|Joice]], [[Rami]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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*Cybertrons | *Cybertrons | ||
**[[Powered Master]]s | **[[Powered Master]]s | ||
***[[Dai Atlas ( | ***[[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] | ||
***Sonic Bomber | ***[[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] | ||
**[[Micromaster|Microtransformers]] | **[[Micromaster|Microtransformers]] | ||
***[[Moonradar ( | ***[[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]], [[Rabbicrater]] | ||
***[[Battle Patrol]] ([[ | ***[[Battle Patrol Team]] ([[Gunlift]], [[Sunrunner (Zone)|Sunrunner]], [[Powerbomb]], [[Sidetrack (Zone)|Sidetrack]]) | ||
***Microtransformers ([[ | ***Microtransformers ([[Tailspin|Spinchange]], [[Free Wheeler|Wheelrun]], [[Swindler|Glorean]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], [[Windrim]], [[Whisper (Zone)|Whisper]], [[Star Cloud|Starcloud]], [[Nightflight (Zone)|Nightflight]], [[Road Hugger (Zone)|Road Hugger]], [[Deadhour]], [[Gingham]], [[Black Heat]]) | ||
***Microtransformer Bases ([[Airport | ***Microtransformer Bases ([[Overair (facility)|Airport Base]], [[Hot House (facility)|Fire Base]], [[Gasoline Base]], [[Ironworks (facility)|Build Base]]) | ||
*Destrons | *Destrons | ||
**[[Violen Jiger]] (Vion, Lenja, Igern) | **[[Violengiguar|Violen Jiger]] (Vion, Lenja, Igern) | ||
**[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Destron Generals]] ([[Devastator (G1)| | **[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Destron Generals]] ([[Devastator (G1)|Devastor]], Overlord, Black Zarak, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], King Poseidon, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinosaurer]], [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]) | ||
*Extra | *Extra | ||
**Zone Organics ([[Emusa]], [[Cain|Kain]], [[Akira Serikawa|Akira]]) | **Zone Organics ([[Emusa]], [[Cain|Kain]], [[Akira Serikawa|Akira]]) | ||
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{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
*Cybertrons | *Cybertrons | ||
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]] | **[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] | ||
**[[Sky Garry ( | **[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] | ||
**[[Grandus ( | **[[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]] | ||
*Destrons | *Destrons | ||
**[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Super Megatron, Ultra Megatron) | **[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (Super Megatron, Ultra Megatron) | ||
**[[Dark Nova]] / Star Giant | **[[Dark Nova]] / Star Giant | ||
*Operation Combination | *Operation Combination | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The cover by [[Nick Roche]] features [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]] and | *Despite having an even narrower audience base than the first volume, it broke #10,000 on Amazon.com's sales rankings.{{now|10 July 2008}} | ||
*The cover by [[Nick Roche]] features [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] and Victory Leo—the same character, intentionally evoking similar imagery to the cover of the first ''Ark'', the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. [http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=41930] | |||
* This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of [[Violen Jiger]], | *This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of [[Violengiguar|Violen Jiger]], establishing the first Romanization in official media. | ||
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 God Ginrai and his pet tabby...his tabby of DEATH! | |||||||||||||
| A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | July 10, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Japanese Generation 1 | ||||||||||||
| ISBN | ISBN 1600101801 ISBN 978-1600101809 | ||||||||||||
| Page count | 208 | ||||||||||||
Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs is a follow-up volume to the first Transformers: The Ark book featuring Japanese character models. Authors Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster covered all major Japanese Generation 1 series: The Headmasters, Super-God Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Battlestars, and Operation Combination. Nick Roche penciled and inked the cover, colored by Josh Burcham.
Contents
[edit]Unnamed items are in italics.
Headmasters
[edit]- Cybertrons
- Headmasters
- Fortress
- Battleship Maximus (Master Shot)
- Fortress Maximus
- Master Sword
- Chromedome (Chrome)
- Brainstorm (Cana)
- Hardhead (Ros)
- Highbrow (Gort)
- Targetmasters
- Trainbots
- Monsterbots
- Other
- Headmasters
- Destrons
- Headmasters
- Targetmasters
- Other
- Extra
- Beastformers
- White Leo
- Beastformer Heroes (Goldar, Big Serow, Yellow Giraffe, Elephan, Flykick, B-Fox, Battle Bear, Rabbit Kid)
- Beastformer Villains (Alligatron, Killer Fish, Drillfrog, Devilbat, Snake Bomb, Hedgehog)
- Beastformer Slaves (Dogslave, Tekna)
- Organics
- The Witwickys (Spike, Daniel, Challenge Blaster)
- Planet Hive (Queen Bee, Makku's father, Makk, Medal of Valour)
- Paradise (Papika, Polonus)
- Technology
- Cybertron Shuttle
- Cybertron Frigate
- Exercise Gear
- Destron Technology (Galvatron's UFO, Madmachine, plasma cannon, planetary detonators, plasma energy coils, buridanka)
- Other
- Vector Sigma (Key, cybertonuron manufacturing process, Centurion robot, giant bat, mutant rat, energy leech)
- Headmaster Designs
- Power-Ups (Cross-Head On, Head Formation, scale chart)
- Beastformers
Masterforce
[edit]- Cybertrons
- Pretenders
- Headmasters
- Godmasters
- Other
- Destrons
- Pretenders
- Headmasters
- Wilder
- Bullhorn
- Cancer
- Destron Headmasters
- Black Zarak (Guard Minder)
- Godmasters
- Seacons
- Other
- Other Destrons (Browning, Sizzle, Guzzle, Javil)
- Destron Base
- Extra
- Humans (Copo, Rhodan, Dado, kidnapped physician)
- Pretender Technology
- Master Technology (Master-Brace)
Victory
[edit]- Cybertrons
- Brainmasters
- Saber (Brain of Courage)
- Star Saber
- Victory Leo
- Victory Saber
- Blacker (Brain of Skill)
- Laster (Brain of Strength)
- Braver (Brain of Intelligence)
- Road Caesar
- Multiforce
- Wingwaver (Wing, Waver)
- Dashtacker (Tacker, Dash)
- Machtackle (Tackle, Mach)
- Landcross
- Other
- Galaxy Shuttle
- Greatshot
- Rescue Patrol (Holi, Pipo, Boater, Fire)
- Planet Micro (Riker, Clipper)
- Rocket Base
- Brainmasters
- Destrons
- Breastforce
- Dinoforce
- Other
- Extra
- Jan (Illumina II)
- Jan's classmates (Illumina, Joice, Rami)
Zone
[edit]- Cybertrons
- Powered Masters
- Microtransformers
- Moonradar, Rabbicrater
- Battle Patrol Team (Gunlift, Sunrunner, Powerbomb, Sidetrack)
- Microtransformers (Spinchange, Wheelrun, Glorean, Roadhandler, Windrim, Whisper, Starcloud, Nightflight, Road Hugger, Deadhour, Gingham, Black Heat)
- Microtransformer Bases (Airport Base, Fire Base, Gasoline Base, Build Base)
- Destrons
- Violen Jiger (Vion, Lenja, Igern)
- Destron Generals (Devastor, Overlord, Black Zarak, Menasor, Bruticus, King Poseidon, Predaking, Dinosaurer, Abominus)
- Extra
Battlestars & Beyond
[edit]- Cybertrons
- Destrons
- Operation Combination
- Sixcombiners (Sixliner, Sixbuilder, Sixtrain, Sixwing, Sixturbo)
Notes
[edit]- Despite having an even narrower audience base than the first volume, it broke #10,000 on Amazon.com's sales rankings.(Jul-10-08)
- The cover by Nick Roche features God Ginrai and Victory Leo—the same character, intentionally evoking similar imagery to the cover of the first Ark, the creation of Galvatron. [1]
- This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of Violen Jiger, establishing the first Romanization in official media.
