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[[File:Mcdonalds 1985 happymeal transformers.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Getting bonus plastic trinkets alongside your junk food is the right of all sentient beings.]]
Since the beginning, ''Transformers'' has been adept at getting plastic garbage into the hands of children. Try as they might to move away, [[Hasbro]] knows that there is no tactic quite so effective at this goal as packaging it alongside garbage food.
{{TOCclear}}
==Generation 1==
{{nav-G1}}
===McDonald's===
[[File:Mcdonalds cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|Cliffjumper|170px]]
*'''St. Louis ''The Transformers'' promotion''' (1985)
:In 1985, [[McDonald's]] gave away non-transforming, non-poseable figurines of four [[Mini Vehicle]] characters, each rendered in six different color variations, in various two-color combinations of red, green, blue, yellow and black. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/McD1985Toys1.html 1985 McDonald's toys at Toyarchive.com]</ref> The line included:
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#McDonald's|Brawn]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Happy Meal Toy|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Happy Meal Toy|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Gears (G1)#McDonald's|Gears]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


Over the years, ''Transformers'' has found itself in several fast food promotions, mainly [[McDonald's]].
==''Generation 2''==
{{nav-G2}}
===Dairy Queen===
[[File:DairyQueen Optimus.jpg|thumb|Optimus Prime|180px]]
*'''''Generation 2'' promotion''' (1994)
:In conjunction with ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming non-posable [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]] figure with its "Kids' Pick-nic!" meals. It came with stickers kids can apply onto the toy that have nothing to do with Optimus Prime.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Generation 2|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==1985 St. Louis ''The Transformers'' McDonald's promotion==
==Beast Wars==
In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming, non-poseable figurines of four [[Mini Vehicle]] characters, each rendered in six different color variations, in various two-color combinations of red, green, blue, yellow and black. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/McD1985Toys1.html 1985 McDonald's toys at Toyarchive.com]</ref> The line included:
{{Nav-bw}}
===McDonald's===
[[File:Rhino bw toy.jpg|thumb|Rhino|200px]]
*'''North American ''Beast Wars'' promotion''' (1996)
:For ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-p1|[[Beetle]]}}
{{bp-p1|[[Manta Ray (BW)#toys|Manta Ray]]}}
{{bp-m1|[[Panther]]}}
{{bp-m1|[[Rhino (BW)#toys|Rhino]]}}
{{bp-m1|[[Under-3]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
[[File:BW-toy ScorponokMcD.jpg|thumb|Scorponok|200px]]
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
*'''North American ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals promotion''' (1998)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys|Cliffjumper]]
:To coincide with the [[Transmetal]]s subline and the second season of ''Beast Wars'', McDonald's Happy Meals featured three characters from the show who did not get Transmetal toys in the retail line.
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-p1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)#BWMcD|Blackarachnia]]}}
{{bp-p1|[[Dinobot (BW)#Transmetal|Dinobot]]}}
{{bp-p1|[[Scorponok (BW)#McTransmetal|Scorponok]]}}
</ul>
|}


[[File:Mcdonalds 1985 happymeal transformers.jpg|center|thumb|650px]]
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===Checkers/Rally's===
[[File:Rallnox.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|If you look into its eyes, it'll steal your soul. (''Rhinox'')|200px]]
*'''Hasbro Toys''' (2000)
:At the tail end of ''Beast Wars'' proper, American chain Checkers and its regional variant Rally's offered four toys based on various Hasbro properties. Rhinox was the ugliest.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-m1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#RallysCheckers|Rhinox]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


<center><gallery>
==Beast Machines==
File:Greencj.JPG‎|
{{nav-bm}}
File:Redcj.jpg‎|
===McDonald's===
File:Greenbrawn.JPG‎|
[[File:BM-toy ThrustMcDonalds.jpg|thumb|Thrust|200px]]
File:Greenbb.jpg‎‎|
*'''North American ''Beast Machines'' promotion''' (2000)
</gallery></center>
:For ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-m2|[[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#BMMcD|Blackarachnia]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BMMcD|Cheetor]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Jetstorm (BM)#McDonalds|Jetstorm]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#BMMcDonalds|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Nightscream (BM)#McD|Nightscream]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#McDonaldsBM|Optimus Primal]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Beast Machines|Rattrap]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Tankor (BM)#McD|Tankor]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Thrust (BM)#McDonalds|Thrust]]}}
</ul>
|}


==Dairy Queen ''Generation 2'' promotion==
===Red Rooster===
In conjunction with ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] figure with its "Kids' Pick-Nick Meals".
[[File:BMtoy-RattrapRedRooster.jpg|thumb||200px|Rattrap]]
*'''''Beast Machines'' promotion''' (2001)
:Australian chain Red Rooster opted to release four of the McDonald's pieces for their version of the promotion. Each of the four toys was available in four decos: the toy's original colors, and three versions using the plastic colors of each of the other toys in the set. All translucent plastic from the Happy Meal release was replaced with opaque plastic.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-vh|[[Jetstorm (BM)#RedRooster|Jetstorm]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#RedRooster|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Rattrap (BW)/toys#RedRooster|Rattrap]]}}
{{bp-vh|[[Tankor (BM)#RedRooster|Tankor]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==1996 North American ''Beast Wars'' McDonald's promotion==
===Jollibee===
In 1996 for ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', McDonald's  released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name.
[[File:JollibeeBMMegatron.jpg|thumb||200px|Megatron]]
 
*'''''Beast Machines'' promotion''' (2009)
*[[Beetle]]
:Released an inexplicable ''nine years'' after the show aired, Jollibee's ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toys included cube-like display stands with little niches to hold pencils with. These toys were based heavily on the characters' figures from the ''Beast Machines'' toyline.
*[[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Panther]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Rhino]]
{{bp-m2|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]}}
*[[Under-3]]
{{bp-vh|[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-m2|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


==Armada==
{{nav-armada}}
===McDonald's===
*'''''Armada'' promotion''' (2002)
:With ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|cartoon]]. The Decepticon toys could combine into the [[Mighty Vehicle]], while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" [[Mighty Robot]]. The toys all had 5mm [[Powerlinx#Armada 2|Powerlinx]] hardpoints and ports, allowing them to interact with [[Mini-Con]]s and other compatible figures.
[[File:Armadatoy-MightyVehicle.jpg|thumb|Mighty Vehicle]]
:The Japanese release of this set featured a unique mold for Hot Shot.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (Armada)#McD|Cyclonus]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Happy Meal toys|Demolishor]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#McD|Hot Shot]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Fast food promotions|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Fast food promotions|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#Fast food promotions|Red Alert]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Smokescreen (Armada)#McDs|Smokescreen]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Happy Meal toy|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


==Energon==
{{nav-energon}}
===McDonald's===
[[File:McEnergon-prime.jpg|Hallelujah Optimus!|thumb|200px]]
*'''European ''Energon'' promotion''' (2004)
:McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common [[gimmick]] of interchangeable light-up "[[energon cube]]" accessories.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Energon)#HappyMealIronhide|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#EnergonMcD|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnergonMcD1|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Unicron/toys#McDonalds|Unicron]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
==1998 North American ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals McDonald's promotion==
In 1998, to coincide with the [[Transmetal]]s subline and the second season of ''Beast Wars'', McDonald's Happy Meals featured three characters from the show who did not get Transmetal toys in the retail line.


*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*'''Latin American ''Energon'' promotion''' (2005)
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]
[[File:Mcdmexenergonrobotsif.jpg|thumb|200px|Inferno]]
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]
:Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Happy Meal toys|Demolishor]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Inferno (Energon)#Happy Meal toys|Inferno]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#EnergonHappyMeal|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnergonHappyMeal|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==Cybertron==
{{nav-cybertron}}
===Burger King===
[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking redalert.jpg|thumb|200px|Red Alert]]
*'''''Cybertron'' promotion''' (2005)
:For ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', [[Burger King]] churned out four toys.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#BK|Jetfire]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybertronBK|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybertronBK|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Red Alert (Armada)#BK|Red Alert]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


===Jollibee===
[[File:JollibeeCybJetfire.JPG|thumb|200px|"Robot Blasters" Jetfire.]]
*'''''Cybertron'' Robot Blasters''' (2007)
:Philippine chain Jollibee released a set of four transforming toys in its home country under the "Robot Blasters" name, each including a display stand for their robot modes that were also intended to go on top of fast food cups. Their sculpts were based on the [[Legends Class (2005)|''Legends of Cybertron'']] figures, with reduced joints.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Armada)#Jollibee|Jetfire]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Jollibee|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Jollibee|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Vector Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion==
==Transformers (2007)==
For ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season.
{{nav-movie}}
===Burger King===
[[File:MovieMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|thumb|200px|Optimus Prime]]
*'''''Transformers'' promotion''' (2007)
:Burger King's ''Movie'' tie-in consisted of a set of eight different non-transforming toys, each with its own gimmick.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}


*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
===Red Rooster===
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]
[[File:Movietoy-RedRoosterFrenzy.jpg|thumb|200px|Frenzy]]
*[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]
*'''''Transformers'' promotion''' (2007)
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]
:Red Rooster released five toys to coincide with the movie, with varying degrees of transformation.
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
*[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]
{{bp-d1|[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]}}
*[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


===Jollibee===
[[File:jtftmop.jpg|200px|thumb|Optimus Prime]]
*'''''Transformers'' promotion''' (2007)
:To coincide with the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 live-action movie]], Jollibee released four toys each with their own cop topper stand. As with Jollibee's ''Cybertron'' set, these toys were modeled after Legends class figures, though this time hewing closer to the original sculpts. Bumblebee notably features original sculpting, vaguely resembling the {{w|Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro|2008 concept Camaro}} rather than emulating the {{w|Second-generation Chevrolet Camaro|1976 Chevrolet Camaro}} of the Legends toy.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Jollibee|Barricade]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Jollibee|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Jollibee|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


==2001 North American ''Beast Wars'' Rally's and Checkers promotion==
==''Animated''==
[[File:Rallnox.JPG|thumb|If you look into its eyes, it'll steal your soul.]]
{{Nav-Animated}}
Well after ''Beast Wars'' proper had ended, regional chain Rally's/Checkers sold a not-very-good [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] toy, as part of a broader Hasbro/[[Kenner]] promotion.
===McDonald's===
[[File:Ani-toy LugnutMcD.jpg|thumb|200px|Lugnut]]
*'''''Animated'' promotion''' (2008)
:To promote ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'', McDonald's branches throughout the world offered six toys in their Happy Meals.


:France opted to add more paint when they released Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus, and they also included a mold of their own in Blitzwing.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Animated)|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] (exclusive to France)}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


==2002 North American ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion==
[[File:tfa mexico set.jpg|thumb|200px]]
With ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|cartoon]]. The Decepticon toys could combine into a mega vehicle, while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" robot form. The toys could act as [[Mini-Con]]s to larger, retail-sale toys, and are also capable of having Mini-Con toys attached to them.
*'''Brazilian, Mexican and Venezuelan ''Animated'' promotion''' (2008)
 
:McDonald's stores in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela released four [[Jumpstarter]]-style pullback toys, all of which were new molds:
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]]
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]}}
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]}}
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]}}
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
</ul>
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
|}
 
{{--}}
==Japanese ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion==
Their Hot Shot's a different mold.
 
==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion==
In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''-based Happy Meal toys.  These toys were united by a common [[gimmick]] of interchangeable light-up "[[energon cube]]" accessories.
 
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]]
 
<center><gallery>
File:McEnergon-prime.jpg|Hallelujah Optimus!
</gallery></center>
 
==Mexican ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion==
Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
 
==2005 ''Cybertron'' Burger King promotion==
For ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', [[Burger King]] churned out four toys.
 
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
 
[[File:Bk cyb.JPG|thumb|center|upright=1.66]]


==Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen==
{{nav-rotf}}
===Burger King===
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingDevastator.jpg|thumb|200px|Devastator]]
*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion''' (2009)
:Burger King had a new set of toys released to coincide with [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|the live-action sequel]].
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[The Fallen]]}}
|}
</ul>
{{-}}
{{-}}


==2007 ''Cybertron'' Jollibee promotion==
===Red Rooster===
In 2007, the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee released a set of Cybertron toys that included detachable display bases for their robot modes.
[[File:Redroos_rotf_op1.jpg‎||thumb|200px]]
 
*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' Red Rooster promotion''' (2009)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
:2009 saw more Red Rooster Transformer toys released in Australia.
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Vector Prime]]
 
==2007 Transformers Movie Jollibee promotion==
In 2007, Jolliebee released 4 transforming [[Movie (toyline)|movie]] toys that could be displayed on a cup topper. They are slightly larger replicas of the ''Movie'' Legends Class Toys with the exception of Bumblebee, whose toy is an original mold ''vaguely'' based on his Concept Camaro form.
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* dogtags
*[[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]]
* puzzle cube
* grip-ball target
</ul>
|}


<center><gallery>
===Jollibee===
File:jtftmop.jpg|
[[File:Jollibeetfrotftoys2.jpg|thumb|200px]]
File:jtftmop2.jpg|
*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion''' (2009)
File:jtftmbb.jpg|
:Jollibee's ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toys included three modified Legends figures and one neutered [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyber Slammers|Cyber Slammer]]! Their stands acted as vehicle mode launchers.
File:jtftmbb2.jpg|
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
File:jtftmmg.jpg|
|<ul class="iconlist">
File:jtftmmg2.jpg|
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
File:jtftmbr.jpg|
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
File:jtftmbr2.jpg|
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
</gallery></center>
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


==2007 ''Transformers'' Burger King promotion==
===KFC===
In 2007, Burger King produced a wave of non-transforming Transformers.
[[File:Kfc_malaysia_2.JPG|thumb|200px]]
*'''Southeast Asian ''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion''' (2009)
:A wave of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken / [[KFC]] toys was released in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines for ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*Wind up [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] popout
==Transformers (2010)==
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] closet
===McDonald's===
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] with popout weapons
[[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]]
*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion''' (2010)
:McDonald's stores in America released six figures tying into the generic [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]]. Oddly, they are all based on movieverse characters.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-d1|[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with card
==Transformers: Dark of the Moon==
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] with mini peephole scene and moving propeller 
{{nav-dotm}}
*[[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] with clashing claws
===Burger King===
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] with movable battle damage
[[File:DOTMMerchandise-BurgerKingSoundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.80|Soundwave]]
*'''''Dark of the Moon'' promotion''' (2011)
:In 2011, Burger King released eight super-deformed figures based on characters appearing in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''. The figures' bodies could be tucked away within their oversized heads.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
|}


[[File:bk07movie.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66]]
{{--}}


==2007 ''Transformers'' Red Rooster promotion==
===KFC===
In 2007, Red Rooster, in Australia, released 5 Transformers toys, which were based from the movie.
[[File:Kfc promo dotm.jpg|thumb|upright=0.80]]
*'''Southeast Asian ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion''' (2011)
:A wave of toys for the third live-action movie would later be released in the same regions. Featuring the same set of characters, these toys forego alternate modes and focus instead on action features.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
===McDonald's===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
[[File:McD DOTM toys.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]
*'''Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion''' (2011)
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
:McDonald's stores in Japan offered two non-transforming figures as a promotional tie-in with the release of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'', these toys feature proximity-triggered electronic sound and light gimmicks:
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


<center><gallery>
==Prime==
File:redrooster_bb3.jpg|
{{nav-Prime}}
File:redrooster_bb4.jpg|
===McDonald's===
File:Movietoy-RedRoosterFrenzy.jpg|
[[File:Mcdonalds prime foodstraps.jpg|thumb|200px]]
File:redrooster_ss.jpg|
*'''Japanese ''Prime'' promotion''' (2011)
File:redrooster_ss2.jpg|
:Additionally, three rather different figures were available through other promotions. These three "Foodstrap" figures (so called due to the dangling strap attached to each used to hang them off other things) depicted ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' characters popping out of items of McDonald's food via spring-loaded push-button triggers. They included:
File:redrooster_megs.jpg|
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
File:redrooster_megs2.jpg|
|<ul class="iconlist">
</gallery></center>
*Burger Transformer ([[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Optimus Prime]])
*Shake Transformer ([[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]])
*Potato Transformer ([[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys|Bumblebee]])
</ul>
|}


==2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion==
{{-}}
In 2008, McDonalds released ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys in their Happy Meals.


*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|200px|Knock Out]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*'''''Prime'' vehicle mode promotion''' (2012)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
:Outside of Japan, McDonald's released eight ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' characters in their vehicle modes. These toys had various gimmicks, including spring-loaded missiles, electronic lights or some sort of flip-out compartment.
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Autobot Ratchet]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]
{{bp-d1|[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Ratchet (WFC)|Autobot Ratchet]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


<center><gallery>
*'''''Prime'' robot mode promotion''' (2013)
File:tfa_mcdo.jpg|
:2013 saw a second McDonald's promotion featuring the characters of Prime, this time all in robot mode.
File:tfa_mcdo2.jpg|
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
File:tfa_mcdo3.jpg|
|<ul class="iconlist">
</gallery></center>
{{bp-d1|[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


==2008 Brazilian, Mexican and Venezuelan McDonald's Animated promotion==
==Robots in Disguise==
In 2008, McDonald's stores in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela released four [[jumpstarter]]-ish figures, all of which were new molds:
{{nav-rid2015}}
===McDonald's===
[[File:RID15-toy ClampdownMcD.jpg|thumb|200px|Clampdown]]
*'''International ''Robots in Disguise'' promotion''' (2015)
:2015 saw the release of eight non-transformable figures of characters from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]] cartoon.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Clampdown (RID)|Clampdown]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (RID 2015)|Sideswipe]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Underbite]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*'''North American ''Robots in Disguise'' promotion''' (2016)
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
:The 2016 ''Robots in Disguise'' set consisted of four characters with two toys each, representing both robot and alternate modes.
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]}}
**Truck mode - Lifting the back end of the truck reveals a disc launcher.
**Robot mode - The gun in Optimus's right hand fires a missile resembling the Mini-con [[Slipstream (RID)|Slipstream's]] face.
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]}}
**Car mode - Pressing the Autobot sigil on the hood launches a missile from the car's grill.
**Robot mode - Squeezing Bumblebee's arms together launch a disc from the figure's back.
{{bp-d1|[[Thunderhoof (RID)|Thunderhoof]]}}
**Tractor mode - Pressing the button on the back of the tractor launches a missile from the grill.
**Robot mode - The figure's right arm launches a Mini-con-shaped missile.
{{bp-d1|[[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]]}}
**Truck mode - The truck features a hood-mounted disc launcher.
**Robot mode - The figure's left arm launches a Mini-con-shaped missile.
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


[[File:tfa mexico set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|center]]
[[File:RID15-merch StrongarmMcDMask.jpg|thumb|200px|Strongarm Vision Mask]]
*'''''Robots in Disguise'' mask promotion''' (2016)
:In a rare bout of role-play fun, McDonald's decided to bring out four kid-size masks of Autobots from ''Robots in Disguise''.


:This set of toys saw release in countries that did not receive the other promotion from 2016.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] Glow-in-the-Dark Mask}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] Transforming Mask}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] Action Mask}}
{{bp-a1|[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] Vision Mask}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


==2008 French McDonald's Animated promotion==
[[File:RID15-merch StrongarmMcDFigure.jpg|thumb|200px|Strongarm]]
In 2008, McDonald's stores in France released four figures. Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee were the same molds as the North American releases, but with more paint details. Blitzwing was an entirely new mold.
*'''''Robots in Disguise'' promotion''' (2017)
:There were yet more Autobots in this promotion. The accessories were delightfully compatible with 5mm pegs and ports


[[File:TFAnimated McDonalds Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
:Certain territories such as North America received a mix of this set and the 2016 mask set after not initially getting the latter.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Drift (RID)|Drift]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
[[File:McD RID2017 HolidayExpressCar.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Vertebreak (RID)|Vertebreak]] when, Hasbro? (Transformers Train Car)]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
*'''''Holiday Express'' promotion''' (2017)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
:For the 2017 holiday season, McDonald's released a set of twelve interlocking train cars based on then-popular franchises. Among them was a carriage representing ''Robots in Disguise''.
*[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] (New mold)
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
*Transformers Train Car
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==Evergreen==
===McDonald's===
*'''Evergreen/''Bumblebee'' promotion''' (2018)
:First released internationally under generic ''Transformers'' branding, this set of super-deformed toys based on [[evergreen]] designs had unique gimmicks and very cute faces. The North American release wound up being branded as [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'']] merchandise in time for the film's release.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Bumblebee]]/[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#McDonald's|Bumblebee]] (robot mode)}}
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Bumblebee]]/[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#McDonald's|Bumblebee]] (vehicle mode)}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#McDonald's|Grimlock]]/[[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Megatron]]/[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#McDonald's|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Optimus Prime]]/[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#McDonald's|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#McDonald's|Shockwave]]/[[Shockwave (Movie)#McDonald's|Shockwave]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Starscream]]/[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#McDonald's|Starscream]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)#McDonald's|Windblade]]/[[Windblade (BB)#McDonald's|Windblade]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Burger King promotion==
2009 saw another wave of eight Burger King toys released to coincide with [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|the sequel]].


*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
[[File:McD Potato Head 2022 toys.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*'''''Potato Head'' promotion''' (2022)
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
:This crop of toys was a mashup with [[Mr. Potato Head|''Potato Head'']]. It featured a variety of miniature Potato Heads with various character costumes, in the style of [[Mr. Potato Head#Mixable, Mashable Heroes!|''Mixable Mashable Heroes'']]. In starch contrast to other entries on this page, where we have omitted any concurrently released ''[[My Little Pony]]'' toys, the featured ponies are listed below due to all being part of the same interchangeable, mix-and-matchable set.
:As of March 2022, this set has only released in select regions across Asia and Africa.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#McDonald's|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|Optimus Prime]]}}
* [[Applejack]]
* [[Fluttershy]]
* [[Pinkie Pie]]
* [[Rainbow Dash]]
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*'''Evergreen promotion''' (2026)
*[[The Fallen]]
{{stub}}
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
{{--}}
*[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]


==2009 ''Beast Machines'' Jollibee promotion==
===Wendy's===
2009 saw another wave of 3 Jollibee toys released in the Philippines.
*'''Evergreen Wendy's promotion''' (2019)
:Super-deformed interpretations of the [[evergreen]] designs, these toys were available with Wendy's Kids Meals. Each non-transformable figure came unassembled in a bag, which contained a plastic torso with cardboard legs, arms, and interchangeable faces.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise|Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise|Starscream]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]
===Burger King===
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]
{{stub}}
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]
{{--}}


<center><gallery>
==''Cyberverse''==
File:Jollibeebm1.jpg|
{{nav-cyberverse}}
File:Jollibeebm2.jpg|
===Burger King===
</gallery></center>
[[File:BK CV advert.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''''Cyberverse'' promotion''' (2019)
:Tying into the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint of [[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|''Cyberverse'']], these four figures had shooty swingy pow-pow actions. Notably, their armor was mostly not removable.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{--}}


==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jollibee promotion==
===McDonald's===
2009 saw another wave of 4 Jollibee toys released in the Philippines.
[[File:McD CV 2019 Optimus.jpg|thumb|200px|Optimus Prime]]
*'''International ''Cyberverse'' promotion''' (2019)
:Also promoting the ''Power of the Spark'', these eight figures each came with a small vehicle that split apart to become armor or weapons. These parts all used a 4mm peg system that allowed them to be shared between any of the robot figures. The number of figures offered varied per country. Plenty only got an assortment of four, while others would get six, or rarer still, all eight.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{bp-a1|[[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]}}
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
|}
{{-}}


*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-McD-Japan-Happy-Set-Optimus-Prime-Water-Gun.jpg|thumb|200px|Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*'''All-Star Water''' (2019)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]
:Celebrating [[TakaraTomy]] various toy brands, McDonald's Japan released a set of seven translucent water toys. ''Transformers'' is, of course, represented.
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
 
|<ul class="iconlist">
<center><gallery>
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter]]}}
File:Jollibeetfrotf1.jpg|
</ul>
File:Jollibeetfrotftoys2.jpg|
|}
</gallery></center>
{{-}}
 
 
==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC promotion==
2009 saw another wave of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken / [[KFC]]toys released in Malaysia and Singapore.
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
 
<center><gallery>
File:kfc_malaysia.jpg|
File:Kfc_malaysia_2.JPG|
</gallery></center>
 
==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Red Rooster promotion==
2009 saw more Red Rooster Transformer toys released in Australia.
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* dogtags
* puzzle cube
* grip-ball target
 
<center><gallery>
File:Redroos_rotf_op1.jpg‎|
File:Redroos_rotf_op2.jpg‎|
</gallery></center>
 
==2010 Hong Kong McDonald's Animated promotion==
In April of 2010, McDonald's stores in Hong Kong released four of the figures from the US McDonald's Animated promotion:
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]
 
[[File:HK TFA Happy Meal Commercial.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|center]]
 
==2010 Latin American McDonald's Animated promotion==
In 2010, McDonald's stores in Latin America released four figures, all of which were the same as those released in United States in 2008 with the exception of Ratchet and Starscream who were omitted:
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]


[[File:TFA LA happymeal 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|center]]
[[File:McD CV 2021 toys.jpg|thumb|200px]]
 
*'''International ''Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures'' promotion''' (2021)
==2010 McDonald's Movie promotion==
:Released under the show's midlife rebranding, all of these toys feature a lenticular piece within their chests that can be wobbled around using one of their arms. Bee, Starscream, Prime, and Megatron were the common set across multiple countries, with the other two Autobots showing up sporadically in European countries.
In 2010, McDonald's stores in America released six figures, three Autobots and three Decepticons:
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
 
|<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
{{bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]}}
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
{{bp-a1|[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]}}
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]
{{bp-d1|[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]}}
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
{{bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]}}
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
{{bp-a1|[[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]]}}
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]
{{bp-d1|[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]}}
 
</ul>
==2011 Japanese McDonald's promotion==
|}
[[File:Mcdonalds prime foodstraps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{--}}
In 2011, McDonald's stores in Japan offered two non-transforming figures as a promotional tie-in with the release of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'', feature proximity-triggered electronic sound and light gimmicks:
 
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
 
Additionally, three rather different figures were available through other promotions. These three "Foodstrap" figures (so called due to the dangling strap attached to each used to hang them off other things) depicted ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' characters popping out of items of McDonald's food via spring-loaded push-button triggers. They included:
 
*Burger Transformer ([[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Optimus Prime]])
*Shake Transformer ([[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]])
*Potato Transformer ([[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys|Bumblebee]])


Bumblebee was available only as a mailaway exclusive in the September issue of ''TV Boy Magazine'', with the other two were claimed by redeeming a coupon obtained with purchase of a Happy Meal at participating retailers. Bafflingly, these three figures could interact with the new trailer released with the ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Optimus Prime set, which included moulded spaces specially designed to accommodate them in its floor.
==Transformers One==
{{nav-one}}
===Burger King===
{{stub}}
{{--}}


==References==
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Getting bonus plastic trinkets alongside your junk food is the right of all sentient beings.

Since the beginning, Transformers has been adept at getting plastic garbage into the hands of children. Try as they might to move away, Hasbro knows that there is no tactic quite so effective at this goal as packaging it alongside garbage food.

Generation 1

[edit]
Generation 1 continuity family
The Transformers »

McDonald's

[edit]
Cliffjumper
  • St. Louis The Transformers promotion (1985)
In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming, non-poseable figurines of four Mini Vehicle characters, each rendered in six different color variations, in various two-color combinations of red, green, blue, yellow and black. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.[1] The line included:


Generation 2

[edit]
Generation 1 continuity family
« Generation 2 »

Dairy Queen

[edit]
Optimus Prime
  • Generation 2 promotion (1994)
In conjunction with Generation 2, Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming non-posable Optimus Prime figure with its "Kids' Pick-nic!" meals. It came with stickers kids can apply onto the toy that have nothing to do with Optimus Prime.

Beast Wars

[edit]
Generation 1 continuity family
« Beast Wars »

McDonald's

[edit]
Rhino
  • North American Beast Wars promotion (1996)
For Beast Wars, McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name.


Scorponok
  • North American Beast Wars Transmetals promotion (1998)
To coincide with the Transmetals subline and the second season of Beast Wars, McDonald's Happy Meals featured three characters from the show who did not get Transmetal toys in the retail line.

Checkers/Rally's

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If you look into its eyes, it'll steal your soul. (Rhinox)
  • Hasbro Toys (2000)
At the tail end of Beast Wars proper, American chain Checkers and its regional variant Rally's offered four toys based on various Hasbro properties. Rhinox was the ugliest.

Beast Machines

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Generation 1 continuity family
« Beast Machines »

McDonald's

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Thrust
  • North American Beast Machines promotion (2000)
For Beast Machines, McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season.

Red Rooster

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Rattrap
  • Beast Machines promotion (2001)
Australian chain Red Rooster opted to release four of the McDonald's pieces for their version of the promotion. Each of the four toys was available in four decos: the toy's original colors, and three versions using the plastic colors of each of the other toys in the set. All translucent plastic from the Happy Meal release was replaced with opaque plastic.

Jollibee

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Megatron
  • Beast Machines promotion (2009)
Released an inexplicable nine years after the show aired, Jollibee's Beast Machines toys included cube-like display stands with little niches to hold pencils with. These toys were based heavily on the characters' figures from the Beast Machines toyline.


Armada

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Unicron Trilogy continuity family
Armada »

McDonald's

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  • Armada promotion (2002)
With Armada out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the cartoon. The Decepticon toys could combine into the Mighty Vehicle, while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" Mighty Robot. The toys all had 5mm Powerlinx hardpoints and ports, allowing them to interact with Mini-Cons and other compatible figures.
Mighty Vehicle
The Japanese release of this set featured a unique mold for Hot Shot.


Energon

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Unicron Trilogy continuity family
« Energon »

McDonald's

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Hallelujah Optimus!
  • European Energon promotion (2004)
McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four Energon-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common gimmick of interchangeable light-up "energon cube" accessories.


  • Latin American Energon promotion (2005)
Inferno
Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button.

Cybertron

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Unicron Trilogy continuity family
« Cybertron

Burger King

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Red Alert
  • Cybertron promotion (2005)
For Cybertron, Burger King churned out four toys.

Jollibee

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"Robot Blasters" Jetfire.
  • Cybertron Robot Blasters (2007)
Philippine chain Jollibee released a set of four transforming toys in its home country under the "Robot Blasters" name, each including a display stand for their robot modes that were also intended to go on top of fast food cups. Their sculpts were based on the Legends of Cybertron figures, with reduced joints.

Transformers (2007)

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Movie continuity family
Transformers (2007) »

Burger King

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Optimus Prime
  • Transformers promotion (2007)
Burger King's Movie tie-in consisted of a set of eight different non-transforming toys, each with its own gimmick.

Red Rooster

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Frenzy
  • Transformers promotion (2007)
Red Rooster released five toys to coincide with the movie, with varying degrees of transformation.


Jollibee

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Optimus Prime
  • Transformers promotion (2007)
To coincide with the 2007 live-action movie, Jollibee released four toys each with their own cop topper stand. As with Jollibee's Cybertron set, these toys were modeled after Legends class figures, though this time hewing closer to the original sculpts. Bumblebee notably features original sculpting, vaguely resembling the 2008 concept Camaro rather than emulating the 1976 Chevrolet Camaro of the Legends toy.


Animated

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Animated continuity family
Animated

McDonald's

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Lugnut
  • Animated promotion (2008)
To promote Animated, McDonald's branches throughout the world offered six toys in their Happy Meals.
France opted to add more paint when they released Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus, and they also included a mold of their own in Blitzwing.


  • Brazilian, Mexican and Venezuelan Animated promotion (2008)
McDonald's stores in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela released four Jumpstarter-style pullback toys, all of which were new molds:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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Movie continuity family
« Revenge of the Fallen »

Burger King

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Devastator
  • Revenge of the Fallen promotion (2009)
Burger King had a new set of toys released to coincide with the live-action sequel.


Red Rooster

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  • Revenge of the Fallen Red Rooster promotion (2009)
2009 saw more Red Rooster Transformer toys released in Australia.

Jollibee

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  • Revenge of the Fallen promotion (2009)
Jollibee's Revenge of the Fallen toys included three modified Legends figures and one neutered Cyber Slammer! Their stands acted as vehicle mode launchers.


KFC

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  • Southeast Asian Revenge of the Fallen promotion (2009)
A wave of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC toys was released in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines for Revenge of the Fallen.


Transformers (2010)

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McDonald's

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  • Revenge of the Fallen promotion (2010)
McDonald's stores in America released six figures tying into the generic 2010 Transformers toyline. Oddly, they are all based on movieverse characters.


Transformers: Dark of the Moon

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Movie continuity family
« Dark of the Moon »

Burger King

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Soundwave
  • Dark of the Moon promotion (2011)
In 2011, Burger King released eight super-deformed figures based on characters appearing in Dark of the Moon. The figures' bodies could be tucked away within their oversized heads.

KFC

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  • Southeast Asian Dark of the Moon promotion (2011)
A wave of toys for the third live-action movie would later be released in the same regions. Featuring the same set of characters, these toys forego alternate modes and focus instead on action features.

McDonald's

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  • Japanese Dark of the Moon promotion (2011)
McDonald's stores in Japan offered two non-transforming figures as a promotional tie-in with the release of Dark of the Moon, these toys feature proximity-triggered electronic sound and light gimmicks:

Prime

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Aligned continuity family
« Prime »

McDonald's

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  • Japanese Prime promotion (2011)
Additionally, three rather different figures were available through other promotions. These three "Foodstrap" figures (so called due to the dangling strap attached to each used to hang them off other things) depicted Transformers: Prime characters popping out of items of McDonald's food via spring-loaded push-button triggers. They included:


Knock Out
  • Prime vehicle mode promotion (2012)
Outside of Japan, McDonald's released eight Transformers: Prime characters in their vehicle modes. These toys had various gimmicks, including spring-loaded missiles, electronic lights or some sort of flip-out compartment.


  • Prime robot mode promotion (2013)
2013 saw a second McDonald's promotion featuring the characters of Prime, this time all in robot mode.


Robots in Disguise

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Aligned continuity family
« Robots in Disguise (2015) »

McDonald's

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Clampdown
  • International Robots in Disguise promotion (2015)
2015 saw the release of eight non-transformable figures of characters from the Robots in Disguise cartoon.


  • North American Robots in Disguise promotion (2016)
The 2016 Robots in Disguise set consisted of four characters with two toys each, representing both robot and alternate modes.
  • Optimus Prime
      • Truck mode - Lifting the back end of the truck reveals a disc launcher.
      • Robot mode - The gun in Optimus's right hand fires a missile resembling the Mini-con Slipstream's face.
  • Bumblebee
      • Car mode - Pressing the Autobot sigil on the hood launches a missile from the car's grill.
      • Robot mode - Squeezing Bumblebee's arms together launch a disc from the figure's back.
  • Thunderhoof
      • Tractor mode - Pressing the button on the back of the tractor launches a missile from the grill.
      • Robot mode - The figure's right arm launches a Mini-con-shaped missile.
  • Steeljaw
      • Truck mode - The truck features a hood-mounted disc launcher.
      • Robot mode - The figure's left arm launches a Mini-con-shaped missile.


Strongarm Vision Mask
  • Robots in Disguise mask promotion (2016)
In a rare bout of role-play fun, McDonald's decided to bring out four kid-size masks of Autobots from Robots in Disguise.
This set of toys saw release in countries that did not receive the other promotion from 2016.


Strongarm
  • Robots in Disguise promotion (2017)
There were yet more Autobots in this promotion. The accessories were delightfully compatible with 5mm pegs and ports
Certain territories such as North America received a mix of this set and the 2016 mask set after not initially getting the latter.


Vertebreak when, Hasbro? (Transformers Train Car)
  • Holiday Express promotion (2017)
For the 2017 holiday season, McDonald's released a set of twelve interlocking train cars based on then-popular franchises. Among them was a carriage representing Robots in Disguise.
    • Transformers Train Car

Evergreen

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McDonald's

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  • Evergreen/Bumblebee promotion (2018)
First released internationally under generic Transformers branding, this set of super-deformed toys based on evergreen designs had unique gimmicks and very cute faces. The North American release wound up being branded as Bumblebee merchandise in time for the film's release.


  • Potato Head promotion (2022)
This crop of toys was a mashup with Potato Head. It featured a variety of miniature Potato Heads with various character costumes, in the style of Mixable Mashable Heroes. In starch contrast to other entries on this page, where we have omitted any concurrently released My Little Pony toys, the featured ponies are listed below due to all being part of the same interchangeable, mix-and-matchable set.
As of March 2022, this set has only released in select regions across Asia and Africa.


  • Evergreen promotion (2026)



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Wendy's

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  • Evergreen Wendy's promotion (2019)
Super-deformed interpretations of the evergreen designs, these toys were available with Wendy's Kids Meals. Each non-transformable figure came unassembled in a bag, which contained a plastic torso with cardboard legs, arms, and interchangeable faces.


Burger King

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Cyberverse

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Cyberverse »

Burger King

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  • Cyberverse promotion (2019)
Tying into the Power of the Spark subline imprint of Cyberverse, these four figures had shooty swingy pow-pow actions. Notably, their armor was mostly not removable.

McDonald's

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Optimus Prime
  • International Cyberverse promotion (2019)
Also promoting the Power of the Spark, these eight figures each came with a small vehicle that split apart to become armor or weapons. These parts all used a 4mm peg system that allowed them to be shared between any of the robot figures. The number of figures offered varied per country. Plenty only got an assortment of four, while others would get six, or rarer still, all eight.


Optimus Prime Color Reveal Squirter
  • All-Star Water (2019)
Celebrating TakaraTomy various toy brands, McDonald's Japan released a set of seven translucent water toys. Transformers is, of course, represented.


  • International Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures promotion (2021)
Released under the show's midlife rebranding, all of these toys feature a lenticular piece within their chests that can be wobbled around using one of their arms. Bee, Starscream, Prime, and Megatron were the common set across multiple countries, with the other two Autobots showing up sporadically in European countries.

Transformers One

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One

Burger King

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References

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  1. ↑ 1985 McDonald's toys at Toyarchive.com
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