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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.
 
===[[Autobot Cars|Heroics]]===
These versions of the Autobot Cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both [[robot mode|robot]] and [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s.
 
:*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Tigre)
:*[[Inferno (G1)#Generation 2|Inferno]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''')
:*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Sideswipe]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Freccia)
 
{{note|The Autobot Cars were sold as "Heroics" in UK/E/P regions and as "Eroici Autorobots" in Italy.}}
 
===Dinobots===
 
:*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] (Blue deco only) ('''I''': Tiran)
:*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (Green deco only) ('''I''': Tricex)
:*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (Red deco only) ('''I''': Stego)
 
{{Note|The Dinobots were sold as "Dinorobots" in Italy.}}
 
===[[Decepticon Planes|Skyraider]]s===
 
:*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] ('''UK/E/P''', '''I''': Nibbio)
:*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] ('''UK/E/P''', '''I''': Astrum)
{{Note|The Decepticon Planes were sold as "Skyraiders" in UK/E/P regions and as "Aerei Distructors" in Italy.}}
 
===Rotorbots===
[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg|upright=1.67|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 ('''UK/E/P''')
{{-}}
 
===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]] — 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]] ('''UK/E/P''')
 
'''Decepticon'''
:*[[Archforce]] ('''F/NL/D''', '''UK/E/P''')
 
===Others===
'''Autobot'''
:*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Commander)
 
'''Decepticons'''
:*[[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
:*[[Dreadwing (G2)|Stealth Assault]] ('''UK/E/P''';'''F/NL/D''': Ace Evader) with "[[Smokescreen (G2)|robot/jet fighter]]"
 
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===Sparkabots===
[[File:Blaze-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|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 (G1)|Flamefeather]] — Bird-monster
:*[[Sparkstalker]] — Insect-monster
{{-}}
 
===Obliterators===
[[File:G2-toy Clench.jpg|upright=1.67|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===
[[File:G1-toy-Ironfist.jpg|upright=1.67|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
{{-}}
 
===Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers===
[[File:G2-toy Hydradread.jpg|upright=1.67|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
{{-}}
 
===Axelerators / Skyscorchers===
[[File:G2-toy Turbofire.jpg|upright=1.67|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]]
{{-}}
 
==1995==
===[[Go-Bot (G2)|Gobot]]s===
'''Wave 1 Autobots'''
*[[Blowout]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Blowout / Turbo-Comete; '''I''': Leon)
*[[Double Clutch (G2)|Double Clutch]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Double Clutch / Turbo-Indy; '''I''': Sprinter)
*[[Firecracker]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Firecracker / Turbo-Diablo; '''I''': Saetta di Fuoco)
*[[Gearhead]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Gearhead / Turbo-Stockcar; '''I''': Ariete)
*[[High Beam]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': High Beam / Turbo-Libero; '''I''': Puma)
*[[Motormouth]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Motormouth / Turbo-Porteur; '''I''': Bufalo)
 
'''Wave 2 Autobots'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] ('''F/NL/D''': Bumblebee / Turbo-Libero)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]] ('''F/NL/D''': Ironhide / Turbo-Porteur)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] ('''F/NL/D''': Mirage / Turbo-Indy)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Sideswipe]] ('''F/NL/D''': Sideswipe / Turbo-Diablo)
 
'''Wave 2 Decepticons'''
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] ('''F/NL/D''': Frenzy / Turbo-Comete)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] ('''F/NL/D''': Soundwave / Turbo-Stockcar)
 
{{note|The Go-Bots were sold as "Gobots" in UK/E/P regions, as "Gobots / Turbo-Transfo" in F/NL/D regions, and as "Tecnobots" in Italy. The alternate names for the French markets were identical for both uses of each sculpt between the two waves.}}
 
===[[Cyberjet|Mini-Jet]]s===
'''Decepticons'''
*[[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]
*[[Skyjack]]
*[[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]]
 
{{note|The Cyberjets were sold as "Mini-Jets" in UK/E/P regions and as "Mini-Jets / Les Pirates du Ciel" in F/NL/D regions.}}
 
===[[Power Master|Powermaster]]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/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Ironhide / Depisteur; '''I''': Proton)
*[[Meanstreak]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Meanstreak / Fulgure; '''I''': Rocket)
 
'''Decepticons'''
*[[Bulletbike (G2)|Bulletbike]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Bulletbike / Side-Car; '''I''': Superbike)
*[[Staxx]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Staxx / Routard; '''I''': Tuono)
 
{{note|The Power Masters were sold as "Powermasters" {{sic}} in UK/E/P regions, as "Powermasters / Les Maitres {{sic}} du Bitume" in F/NL/D regions and as "Turbomasters" in Italy.}}
 
===[[Laser Cycle|Lasercycle]]s===
'''Autobot'''
*[[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Goblin)
 
'''Decepticon'''
*[[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Molock)
 
{{note|The Laser Cycles were sold as "Lasercycles" {{sic}} in UK/E/P regions and as "Motolasers" in Italy.}}
 
===[[Auto Roller]]s===
'''Decepticons'''
*[[Dirtbag]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''F/NL/D''': Dirtbag / Chantier; '''I''': Rollo)
*[[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]] ('''UK/E/P''';'''F/NL/D''': Roadblock / Bulldo; '''I''': Macigno)
 
{{note|The Auto Rollers were sold as "Autorollers" in UK/E/P regions, as "Autorollers / Auto-Transformers" in F/NL/D regions, and as "Excavators" in Italy.}}
 
===Others===
'''Autobot'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Laser)
 
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