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{{disambig2|the 2014 franchise|the 2019 gimmick|Battle Master}}
 
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'''''Battle Masters''''' is a [[Hasbro Gaming]] toyline centered around "{{w|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots}}"-style boxing combat. Figures sport a lever in each leg, allowing the corresponding arm to swing with the goal of knocking the opponent's head upwards. The figures can also be mounted on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. The toyline is accompanied by a free [[Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|mobile app]], and each product includes a {{w|QR code}} that can be scanned to unlock the included character(s) in-game. A range of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''Battle Masters'' is also available.
'''''Battle Masters''''' is a [[Hasbro Gaming]] toyline centered around "{{w|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots}}"-style boxing combat. Figures sport a lever in each leg, allowing the corresponding arm to swing with the goal of knocking the opponent's head upwards. The figures can also be mounted on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. The toyline is accompanied by a free [[Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|mobile app]], and each product includes a {{w|QR code}} that can be scanned to unlock the included character(s) in-game. A range of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''Battle Masters'' is also available.
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Rivals===
===Rivals===
The Rivals assortment features figures with a large weapon in place of a left forearm.
The Rivals assortment features figures with a large weapon in place of a left forearm, and do not include a controller.
 
{|style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
'''Wave 1'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
*[[Grimlock (BM)|Grimlock]] "The Prehistoric Powerhouse"
[[File:BattleMasters Soundwave.jpg|thumb|Soundwave.]]
*[[Soundwave (BM)|Soundwave]] "The Scourge of the Sky"
<ul class="iconlist">
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock_(AOE)#Battle_Masters|Grimlock]] "The Prehistoric Powerhouse"}}
'''Future waves'''
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (Battle Masters)|Soundwave]] "The Scourge of the Sky"}}
*[[Lockdown (BM)|Lockdown]] "The Steel Shredder"
|-
*[[Bumblebee (BM)|Bumblebee]] "The King of Sting"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
{{comingsoontoy}}
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Lockdown (Battle Masters)|Lockdown]] "The Steel Shredder"}}
|}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{note|Rival Lockdown was [http://www.hasbro.com/en-us/product/transformers-battle-masters-lockdown-figure:F9F43A27-5056-9047-F563-8AC165AB609E listed on Hasbro.com], but seemingly never saw release.}}


===Autobots===
===Autobots===
Each toy in the Autobots assortment includes a figure and a controller.
Each toy in the Autobots assortment includes a figure and a controller.
 
{|style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
'''Wave 1'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
*[[Bumblebee (BM)|Bumblebee]] "The King of Sting"
[[File:BattleMasters Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Bumblebee.]]
*[[Prowl (BM)|Prowl]] "The Pride of the Low-Ride"
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Battle Masters)|Bumblebee]] "The King of Sting"}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Prowl (Battle Masters)|Prowl]] "The Pride of the Low-Ride"}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Battle Masters)|Bumblebee]] "The King of Sting" (redeco of Bumblebee with weapon)}}
|}
{{note|This redeco was first sighted at retail long after the line's cancellation, at the US closeout retailer Tuesday Morning.}}


===Decepticons===
===Decepticons===
Each toy in the Decepticons assortment includes a figure and a controller.
Each toy in the Decepticons assortment includes a figure and a controller.
 
{|style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
'''Wave 1'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
*[[Barricade (BM)|Barricade]] "The Prince of Punishment"
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Starscream (BM)|Starscream]] "The Emperor of Energon"
{{Bp-d1|[[Barricade (Battle Masters)|Barricade]] "The Prince of Punishment"}}
 
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Battle Masters)|Starscream]] "The Emperor of Energon"}}
|}
{{note|The initial press release for the line announced 'Autobots' and 'Decepticons' as a single assortment named 'Challengers'.}}
{{note|The initial press release for the line announced 'Autobots' and 'Decepticons' as a single assortment named 'Challengers'.}}


===Fight Night===
===Fight Night===
Each includes two controllers and two figures.
Each includes two controllers and two figures.
{|style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
[[File:BattleMasters Optimus VS Megatron.jpg|thumb|Megatron vs. Optimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]] "The Diesel Destroyer" / [[Megatron (Battle Masters)|Megatron]] "The Calamity of Humanity"}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]] "The Diesel Destroyer" (with weapon) / [[Megatron (Battle Masters)|Megatron]] "The Calamity of Humanity" (with weapon)}}
|}
{{note|Rather than being part of an assortment, the variant Fight Night set features the original release's product number (A6664) with four additional digits (A66641990). Exactly what significance this has is unknown.}}


'''Wave 1'''
===Store exclusives===
*[[Optimus Prime (BM)|Optimus Prime]] "The Diesel Destroyer" / [[Megatron (BM)|Megatron]] "The Calamity of Humanity"
{|style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
 
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Target'''</u>
'''Future waves'''
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Optimus Prime (BM)|Optimus Prime]] "The Diesel Destroyer" (with weapon) / [[Megatron (BM)|Megatron]] "The Calamity of Humanity" (with weapon)
{{Bp-a1|''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' two-pack, includes two controllers and:}}
:{{Bp-a1|([[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Battle_Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] ([[retool]]/[[redeco]] of "Fight Night" Optimus Prime)}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock_(AOE)#2pack|Grimlock]] "Prehistoric Powerhouse" (redeco of Rivals Grimlock)}}
|}
{{--}}


===Store exclusives===
==See also==
====Target====
*The [[Commercial#Battle_Masters|Battle Masters commercials]]
*''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' two-pack, includes two controllers and:
**[[Optimus Prime (BM)|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] ([[retool]]/[[redeco]] of "Fight Night" Optimus Prime)
**[[Grimlock (BM)|Grimlock]] "Prehistoric Powerhouse" (redeco of Rivals Grimlock)


[[Category: Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Battle Masters (2014)]]
[[Category:Multi-property brands]]
[[Category:Multi-property brands]]
[[Category:Toylines]]
[[Category:Toylines]]

Latest revision as of 09:59, 25 February 2024

This article is about the 2014 franchise. For the 2019 gimmick, see Battle Master.

Battle Masters is a Hasbro Gaming toyline centered around "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-style boxing combat. Figures sport a lever in each leg, allowing the corresponding arm to swing with the goal of knocking the opponent's head upwards. The figures can also be mounted on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. The toyline is accompanied by a free mobile app, and each product includes a QR code that can be scanned to unlock the included character(s) in-game. A range of Marvel Battle Masters is also available.

Toys

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Rivals

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The Rivals assortment features figures with a large weapon in place of a left forearm, and do not include a controller.

Wave 1
Soundwave.
Wave 2
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Rival Lockdown was listed on Hasbro.com, but seemingly never saw release.

Autobots

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Each toy in the Autobots assortment includes a figure and a controller.

Wave 1
Bumblebee.
Wave 2
  • Bumblebee "The King of Sting" (redeco of Bumblebee with weapon)
This redeco was first sighted at retail long after the line's cancellation, at the US closeout retailer Tuesday Morning.

Decepticons

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Each toy in the Decepticons assortment includes a figure and a controller.

Wave 1
The initial press release for the line announced 'Autobots' and 'Decepticons' as a single assortment named 'Challengers'.

Fight Night

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Each includes two controllers and two figures.

Wave 1
Megatron vs. Optimus Prime.
Rather than being part of an assortment, the variant Fight Night set features the original release's product number (A6664) with four additional digits (A66641990). Exactly what significance this has is unknown.

Store exclusives

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Target

See also

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