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#REDIRECT [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)]]
 
In 1994, Hasbro UK and Hasbro International followed [[Hasbro]]'s lead and released the Generation 2 line.
 
==1994==
The overwhelming bulk of this year's product was made up of repackaged re-releases of 1993 product from both the European and American toylines, the latter being "new" to most European markets, and newly-developed toys released concurrently with the American market.
 
This year's releases started the trend of the European toys having extremely condensed on-package [[bio]]s, as some specs only had the figure's name, function and motto. Many quotes were changed from their previous releases as well.
 
===Heroics===
These versions of the Autobot cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both robot and vehicle modes.
 
:*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]]
:*[[Inferno (G1)#Generation 2 2|Inferno]]
:*[[Sideswipe (G1)#Generation 2 2|Sideswipe]]
 
===Dinobots===
 
:*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (Blue deco only)
:*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (Green deco only)
:*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (Red deco only)
 
===[[Skyraider]]s===
 
:* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
:* [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
 
===Rotorbots===
[[Image:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Piranha]]
The European-market release of [[Rotor Force]]. Each toy has a wind-up "engine" that, when activated, spins the detachable "rotor" disc at high speeds, sending the disc flying to some pretty impressive heights.
 
'''Autobots'''
:* [[Leadfoot (G2)|Hot Foot]] — Lola T93 Indy car
:* [[Manta Ray (G2)|Piranha]] — Twin-pontoon racing boat
 
'''Decepticons'''
:* [[Powerdive|Blade]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Boeing-McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache assault helicopter]]
:* [[Ransack (G2)|Blitz]] — Chance Vought F4U Corsair fighter plane
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===Illuminators===
The European-market release of [[Laser Rod]]s. They feature clear plastic swords and a small red [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] light that can peg into the bottom of the fist holding the sword to give the illusion that it is a "laser sword". In vehicle mode, the light serves to illuminate a transparent engine block
 
'''Autobots'''
:* [[Electro (G2)|Electro]] — Ford pickup truck hot rod
:* [[Volt]] — Ford Coupe hot rod
 
'''Decepticons'''
:* [[Sizzle (G2)|Fireball]] — Ford Panel Wagon hot rod
:* [[Jolt (G2)|Hotrod]] — Ford "Deuce Coupe" hot rod
 
===Heroes===
Identical to the US Heroes, except the "Optimus Prime" and "Megatron Rules" text was removed from the chest stickers.
 
'''Autobot'''
:* [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]]
 
'''Decepticon'''
:* [[Archforce]]
 
===Others===
'''Autobot'''
:* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
 
'''Decepticons'''
:* [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
:* [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] with [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]]
 
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===Sparkabots===
[[Image:Blaze-toy.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Blaze]]
The only "new" product [[exclusive]] to the European 1994 ''Generation 2'' line, these are [[redeco]]s of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sparkabot]]s and [[Firecon]]s. These toys fire "cold" sparks when rolled along in vehicle/beast mode.
 
'''Autobots'''
:* [[Fizzle|Blaze]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Desert_racing_buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] — Drag-racing "funny" car
 
'''Decepticons'''
:* [[Flamefeather]] — Bird-monster
:* [[Sparkstalker]] — Insect-monster
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===Obliterators===
[[Image:G2-toy Clench.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Colossus]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Obliterator]]s, only with new character names for some reason we have yet to discern. Each massive vehicle's back end separates from the main robot portion and converts to a missile-launching battle platform.
 
'''Autobots'''
:* [[Pyro (G1)|Spark]] (formerly "Pyro") — Carmichael Cobra airport crash truck
 
'''Decepticons'''
:* [[Clench (G1)|Colossus]] (formerly "Clench") — Long-nosed truck cab
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===Lightformers / Trakkons===
[[Image:G1-toy-Ironfist.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Ironfist]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Lightformer]]s and [[Trakkon]]s. Each toy comes with a massive artillery platform usable in both modes. These platforms use a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you look through their targeting scopes (even though Fearswoop is the only one with a double-barreled blaster).
 
'''Autobot Lightformers'''
:* [[Deftwing]] — Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet
:* [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] — AM General M998 Humvee military off-road vehicle
 
'''Decepticon Trakkons'''
:* [[Calcar]] — Off-road Cabriolet buggy
:* [[Fearswoop (G1)|Fearswoop]] — Lockheed-Martin YF-22 fighter jet
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===Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers===
[[Image:G2-toy Hydradread.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Hydradread]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Aquaspeeder]]s and [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtrooper]]s. Each toy comes with a pump-fed water-shooting cannon usable in both modes. The Aquaspeeders were used to make the [[Color Changer]]s in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|American ''Generation 2'' toyline]].
 
'''Autobot Aquaspeeders'''
:* [[Aquafend]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Desert_racing_buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Deluge (G1)|Deluge]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Le Mans racer|Mazda 787B Le Mans race car]]
:* [[Jetstorm (G1)|Jetstorm]] — Peugeot 405 T16 rally car
:* [[Speedstream]] — Indy race car
 
'''Decepticon Stormtroopers'''
:* [[Aquablast]] — Mitsubishi HSR
:* [[Drench (G1)|Drench]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Corvette Indy|Chevrolet Corvette Indy concept car]]
:* [[Hydradread]] — Mitsubishi HSR-III supercar
:* [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] — Jaguar XJ220 sports car
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===Axelerators / Skyscorchers===
[[Image:G2-toy Turbofire.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Hotrider]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s. Each robot uses a hand-held cannon made of part of their vehicle mode; the Axelerators use their [[chrome]]d engine-blocks, while the Skyscorchers use their under-slung radar assemblies. The Axelerators continue to use transparent-maroon plastic for their windshields and robot eyes, as opposed to the US versions' smoky-gray transparent plastic.
 
'''Autobot Axelerators'''
:* [[Turbofire|Hotrider]] — Pickup truck
:* [[Rapido]] — Peugeot Quasar concept car
:* [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray]]
:* [[Windbreaker|Zap]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Chevy_Camaro|Chevrolet Camaro Z28]]
 
'''Decepticon Skyscorchers'''
:* [[Eagle Eye (G2)|Hawk]] — Eurofighter Typhoon jet
:* [[Afterburner (G2)|Snipe]] — Lockheed F-104G Starfighter jet
:* [[Terradive (G2)|Terradive]] — Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II jet
:* [[Windrazor (G2)|Tornado]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#F-16_Fighting_Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet]]
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==1995==
===[[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s===
'''Autobots'''
* [[Blowout]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Double Clutch (G2)|Double Clutch]]
* [[Firecracker]]
* [[Gearhead]]
* [[High Beam]]
* [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
* [[Motormouth]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
 
'''Decepticons'''
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
* [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
 
===[[Cyberjet|Mini-Jet]]s===
'''Decepticons'''
* [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]
* [[Skyjack]]
* [[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]]
 
===[[Power Master]]s===
These were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with Hasbro's Rhode Island address.
 
'''Autobots'''
* [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]] ('''UK/E/S/P''';'''F/NL/G''': Ironhide / Dépisteur)
* [[Meanstreak]] ('''UK/E/S/P''';'''F/NL/G''': Meanstreak / Fulgure)
 
'''Decepticons'''
* [[Bulletbike (G2)|Bulletbike]] ('''UK/E/S/P''';'''F/NL/G''': Bulletbike / Side-Car)
* [[Staxx]] ('''UK/E/S/P''';'''F/NL/G''': Staxx / Routard)
 
===[[Laser Cycle]]s===
'''Autobot'''
* [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]]
 
'''Decepticon'''
* [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]]
 
===[[Auto Roller]]s===
'''Decepticons'''
* [[Dirtbag]]
* [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]]
 
===Others===
'''Autobot'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Laser)
 
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 7 November 2016