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'''Others'''
'''Others'''
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (Gregg Berger)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (Gregg Berger)
*[[Halonix Maximus]] Hologram (Peter Cullen)
*[[Halonix Maximus]] Hologram<ref name="retcon"/> (Peter Cullen)


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**[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (Don Messick)
**[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (Don Messick)


'''[[Rainmaker]]s'''
'''[[Rainmaker]]s'''<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Ion Storm]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Ion Storm]]<ref name="retcon"/>
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*[[Narrator]] ([[Victor Caroli]])
*[[Narrator]] ([[Victor Caroli]])


'''Humans'''
'''[[Human]]s'''
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (Chris Latta)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (Chris Latta)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Corey Burton)
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*[[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] (?)
*[[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] (?)
*[[Greenlight]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Greenlight]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Lancer]]<ref group="s2" name="retcon"/>
*[[Lancer]]<ref name="retcon"/>


'''Others'''
'''Others'''
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'''[[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''
'''[[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]'''
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] ([[Regis Cordic]]/<br>[[Roger C. Carmel]]<ref name="subva"/>)
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] ([[Regis Cordic]]/<br>[[Roger C. Carmel]]<ref name="subva"/>)
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (Roger C. Carmel<ref name="subva"/>)
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (Roger C. Carmel)
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (Alan Oppenheimer/<br>Jack Angel)
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (Alan Oppenheimer/<br>Jack Angel)
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] ([[Philip L. Clarke|Philip Clarke]])
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] ([[Philip L. Clarke|Philip Clarke]])
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'''Other'''
'''Other'''
*[[Autoscout]]
*[[Autoscout]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinels]]
*[[Deceptitran]] (Paul Eiding)
*[[Dropkick (G1)|Dropkicks]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Dropkick (G1)|Dropkicks]]<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Giant Purple Griffin]]
*[[Giant Purple Griffin]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinels]]


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*[[Slizardo]] (?)
*[[Slizardo]] (?)


'''Humans'''
'''[[Human]]s'''
*[[Carly]] ([[Arlene Banas]])
*[[Carly]] ([[Arlene Banas]])
*[[Raoul]] (Michael Chain)
*[[Raoul]] (Michael Chain)
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[[1986]] was the year [[Hasbro]] decided to wipe a clean slate and advertise the new molds that they had solely created. Thus the movie was made, killing off a lot of older season one characters in the then-future year of [[2005]], in order to pave the way for their new products that were hitting store shelves. The new cast of characters introduced in the film also became the focus for future stories. The third season, set mostly in [[2006]], added even more characters on top of the movie's cast, with the addition of [[Titan (group)|Citybots]], new [[combiner]]s, new [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] and more [[Triple Changer]]s.
[[1986]] was the year [[Hasbro]] decided to wipe a clean slate and advertise the new molds that they had solely created. Thus the movie was made, killing off a lot of older season one characters in the then-future year of [[2005]], in order to pave the way for their new products that were hitting store shelves. The new cast of characters introduced in the film also became the focus for future stories. The third season, set mostly in [[2006]], added even more characters on top of the movie's cast, with the addition of [[Titan (group)|Citybots]], new [[combiner]]s, new [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] and more [[Triple Changer]]s.
The introduction of new antagonists, the [[Quintesson]]s, also expanded further on the mythos. It was revealed that the Quintessons were the creators of the original robots that would later [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|evolve]] into the [[Transformer]]s and they managed to hold onto their roll as secondary antagonists throughout the entire duration of the third season. This is even longer than the four episodes [[Doctor Arkeville]] managed to hold onto in season one! It was very rare for secondary antagonists to hold a larger roll in the story as most episodes stuck to a one-off or stand-alone structure. This often left most secondary antagonists with a very short-lived spotlight as the [[Decepticon]]s were the show's [[To sell toys|main focus]].


(New characters only)
(New characters only)
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'''Main Cast'''
'''Main Cast'''
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]] ([[Judd Nelson]]/[[Dick Gautier]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]] ([[Judd Nelson]]/<br>[[Dick Gautier]]<ref name="change">Denotes a character whose voice actor had changed due to the switch over between the movie and season 3.</ref>)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Robert Stack]]/Jack Angel)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Robert Stack]]/Jack Angel<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
*[[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
*[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] ([[Bill Martin]])
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] ([[Bill Martin]])
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]]
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]]
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] ([[Lionel Stander]]/John Stephenson)
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] ([[Lionel Stander]]/John Stephenson<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (Bud Davis)
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (Bud Davis)
**[[Scamper]] (Dan Gilvezan)
**[[Scamper]] (Dan Gilvezan)
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**[[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (Steve Bulen)
**[[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (Steve Bulen)


'''[[Prime (rank)|Primes]]'''
'''[[Prime (rank)|Primes]]'''<ref name="retcon"/>
*[[Primon]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell)
*[[Primon]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell)
*[[Prima]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Neil Ross)
*[[Prima]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Neil Ross)
*[[Prime Nova]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Milt Jamin)
*[[Prime Nova]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Milt Jamin)
*[[Guardian Prime]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Charlie Adler)
*[[Guardian Prime]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Charlie Adler)
*[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Phillip Clarke)
*[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Phillip Clarke)
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Jack Angel)
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Jack Angel)


'''Others'''
'''Others'''
*[[Auto-combatant]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Paradron Medic]]s
*[[Paradron Medic]]s
*[[Playback]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Laurie Faso)


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'''Main Cast'''
'''Main Cast'''
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] ([[Leonard Nimoy]]/Frank Welker)
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] ([[Leonard Nimoy]]/<br>Frank Welker<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (Roger C. Carmel)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (Roger C. Carmel)
**[[Cyclonus's Armada]]
**[[Cyclonus's Armada]]
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'''[[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]'''
'''[[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]'''
*[[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] ([[Jim Gosa]])
*[[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] ([[Jim Gosa]])
**[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] (Stephen Keener/[[Marshall Efron]])
**[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] (Stephen Keener/<br>[[Marshall Efron]])
**[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (Tony St. James)
**[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] (Tony St. James)
**[[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] (Tony St. James)
**[[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] (Tony St. James)
**[[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (Jim Cummings)
**[[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (Jim Cummings)
**[[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] (David Workman/[[Jered Barclay]])
**[[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] (David Workman/<br>[[Jered Barclay]])
 
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*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ([[Orson Welles]]/Roger C. Carmel<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Skuxxoid]] (Corey Burton)
*[[NUL-A]] (Charlie Adler)


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'''[[Human]]s'''
'''Autobot Allies'''
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] ([[David Mendenhall]])
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] ([[David Mendenhall]])
*[[Marissa Faireborn]] (Susan Blu)
*[[Marissa Faireborn]] (Susan Blu)
'''Others'''
*[[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] (Philip L. Clarke)
*[[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] (Philip L. Clarke)
*[[Gregory Swofford]] (Jered Barclay)
*[[Gregory Swofford]] (Jered Barclay)
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*[[Jessica Morgan]] (?)
*[[Jessica Morgan]] (?)


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*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ([[Orson Welles]]/Roger C. Carmel)
'''[[Lithone (species)|Lithones]]'''
'''[[Lithone (species)|Lithones]]'''
*[[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] ([[Norman Alden|Norm Alden]])
*[[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] ([[Norman Alden|Norm Alden]])
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'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]'''
'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]'''
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] ([[Eric Idle]]/Tony Pope)
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] ([[Eric Idle]]/Tony Pope<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Ashtray]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Ashtray]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Greasestain]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Greasestain]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[HAZMAT]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[HAZMAT]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Jerry Houser)
*[[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker/<br>Jerry Houser<ref name="change"/>)
*[[Re-Cycle]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Re-Cycle]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Rubbish]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Rubbish]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Trashbin]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Trashbin]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Wasteoid Gamma]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Michael Bell/Frank Welker)
*[[Wasteoid Gamma]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Michael Bell/<br>Frank Welker)


'''[[Quintesson]]s'''
'''[[Quintesson]]s'''
*[[Quintesson Judge]]s (Multiple voices)
*[[Quintesson Judge]]s (Multiple voices)
**[[Deliberata]] (Regis Cordic)
**[[Deliberata]] (Regis Cordic)
**[[Klementia]]<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Aron Kincaid)
**[[Klementia]]<ref name="retcon"/> (Aron Kincaid)
*[[Quintesson Bailiff]]s
*[[Quintesson Bailiff]]s
*[[Quintesson Prosecutor]]s (Roger C. Carmel)
*[[Quintesson Prosecutor]]s (Roger C. Carmel)
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*[[Mara-Al-Utha]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Mara-Al-Utha]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] (Bud Davis/Frank Welker)
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] (Bud Davis/Frank Welker)
*[[Allicon]]s<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Aron Kincaid)
*[[Allicon]]s<ref name="retcon"/> (Aron Kincaid)


'''Computers'''
'''Computers'''
*[[Teletraan II]] (Frank Welker)
*[[Teletraan II]] (Frank Welker)
'''Others'''
*[[Skuxxoid]] (Corey Burton)


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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Denotes a character who previously went unnamed during the show's original run but was later named in other forms of fiction established by publishers such as; [[Fun Publications]], [[IDW Publishing]], [[Ask Vector Prime]] or various forms of media released in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Season 4==
==Season 4==
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Lastly, season four aka "[[The Rebirth]]" was set in late-[[2007]], after the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. This season is unique in that it was only three episodes long! With how short the season ended up, most characters from the [[1987]] lineup that weren't the main focus of the story, only got roughly 90 seconds of screen time each. The introduction of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] were this season's sole focus. The addition of Targetmaster partners for main characters from the 1986 lineup was possibly the leading reason as to why this decision was made and even [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]], who never had a toy made for her, became a Headmaster to keep her relevant with the changes made to her fellow teammates.
Lastly, season four aka "[[The Rebirth]]" was set in late-[[2007]], after the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. This season is unique in that it was only three episodes long! With how short the season ended up, most characters from the [[1987]] lineup that weren't the main focus of the story, only got roughly 90 seconds of screen time each. The introduction of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] were this season's sole focus. The addition of Targetmaster partners for main characters from the 1986 lineup was possibly the leading reason as to why this decision was made and even [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]], who never had a toy made for her, became a Headmaster to keep her relevant with the changes made to her fellow teammates.


While this season felt like a fairly rushed conclusion to the show, it certainly didn't hold back on showcasing a whole new cast of characters with various new abilities.
(New characters only)
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*[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (Neil Ross)


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'''[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster Partners]]'''
'''[[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster Partners]]'''
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (Corey Burton)
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (David Mendenhall)
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (David Mendenhall)
*[[Arcana]] (Jack Angel)
*[[Gort]] (Michael Bell)
*[[Duros]] (Charlie Adler)
*[[Stylor]] (Milt Jamin)


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'''[[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster Partners]]'''
'''[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster Partners]]'''
*[[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] (Dick Gautier)
*[[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] (Dick Gautier)
*[[Haywire]] (Rob Paulsen)
*[[Haywire]] (Rob Paulsen)
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*[[Spoilsport]] (Danny Mann)
*[[Spoilsport]] (Danny Mann)


'''[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster Partners]]'''
'''[[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster Partners]]'''
*[[Arcana]] (Jack Angel)
*[[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] (Stan Jones)
*[[Gort]] (Michael Bell)
*[[Grax]] (Milt Jamin)
*[[Duros]] (Charlie Adler)
*[[Krunk]] (Chris Latta)
*[[Stylor]] (Milt Jamin)
*[[Monzo]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Spasma]] (Tony St. James)
*[[Vorath]] (Charlie Adler)


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'''[[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster Partners]]'''
'''[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster Partners]]'''
*[[Aimless (G1)|Aimless]] (Milt Jamin)
*[[Aimless (G1)|Aimless]] (Milt Jamin)
*[[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] (John Moschitta)
*[[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] (John Moschitta)
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*[[Fracas]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Fracas]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] (Peter Cullen)
*[[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] (Peter Cullen)
'''[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster Partners]]'''
*[[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] (Stan Jones)
*[[Grax]] (Milt Jamin)
*[[Krunk]] (Chris Latta)
*[[Monzo]] (Neil Ross)
*[[Spasma]] (Tony St. James)
*[[Vorath]] (Charlie Adler)


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==Notes==
==Notes==
*As mentioned under each list, a lot of characters went unnamed during production and generally had reference names used for the animators and writers to go by when creating the episodes. Some of these names became public knowledge through old scripts and storyboards, while others were sometimes credited using those names for any dialogue they may have had.
*A lot of characters went unnamed during production and generally had reference names used for the animators and writers to go by when creating the episodes. Some of these names became public knowledge through old scripts and storyboards, while others were sometimes credited using those names for any dialogue they may have had.
**Over the subsequent years, many writers of comics and books have taken to using some of the unnamed characters in their stories while [[Retcon|retroactively]] giving them proper names and even in some cases, personalities, far beyond what was shown on screen. Among the unnamed characters, there were some that were given fan-names and even [[subgroup]]s like the [[Rainmaker]]s, that had these fan-names later become canon through [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Ask Vector Prime]] and media produced through [[BotCon]] and the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]].
**Over the subsequent years, many writers of comics and books have taken to using some of the unnamed characters in their stories while [[Retcon|retroactively]] giving them proper names and even in some cases, personalities, far beyond what was shown on screen. Among the unnamed characters, there were some that were given fan-names and even [[subgroup]]s like the [[Rainmaker]]s, that had these fan-names later become canon through [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy|Takara]], [[Ask Vector Prime]] and media produced through [[BotCon]] and the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]].
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Revision as of 23:06, 1 February 2021

To other editors: to save making numerous moves, I'll keep the name as is until it goes live. The planned name is going to be The Transformers (cartoon) cast list.

As The Transformers progressed over its four main seasons, characters would often come and go in the blink of an eye, while others stuck around for the majority of the show's length. As this show was made to sell toys to the audience, new characters were constantly being introduced to keep relevant products on-screen. For the purpose of this list, we have included every named Transformer and computer/robot or recurring human and alien in the cartoon, whether their name was explicitly said, or was given after the fact via retcon. As with other cast lists for American Transformers shows, the characters' English voice actors are listed, including those who only subbed in for an episode or two. Rather than listing every single character that appeared per season, each season's list only has the newly introduced characters present.

Season 1

"Attention, Autobots! Your next mission is.... Hang on where's the other eight and that other guy gone?"
For more on the season itself, See: The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 1.

The first season primarily revolves around the Ark and Nemesis crews after landing on Earth and waking up in 1984. As the season progressed, the introduction of toys from the 1985 lineup started to make their appearance. This season also had recurring humans working alongside the Autobots and Decepticons.


Autobots Decepticons Others

Ark Crew

Dinobots

Others

Nemesis Crew

Insecticons

Constructicons

Rainmakers[2]

Others

Humans

Computers


Season 2

"Attention, Autobots! Your next mission is screen-time!"
"Ah, Prime, we're gonna need a bigger camera..."
"Darn, looks like we may have to lose a few of our numbers."
For more on the season itself, See: The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 2.

The second season greatly expanded the cartoon's cast and focused more heavily on character-driven stories, with many characters getting their own "spotlight" episodes. With the new additions of figures sold in the 1985 lineup of toys, it practically doubled the original amount of characters that were seen in the previous season.

(New characters only)

Autobots Decepticons Others

Main Cast

Aerialbots

Protectobots

Female Autobots

Others

Main Cast

Stunticons

Combaticons

Other

Humans

Robots

Computers

The Transformers: The Movie and Season 3

"Hang on, Bumblebee... Hey, Jazz! Get your big chasis out of the way, the viewers can't see me!
For more on the season itself, See: The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 3.
For more on the movie, See: The Transformers: The Movie.

1986 was the year Hasbro decided to wipe a clean slate and advertise the new molds that they had solely created. Thus the movie was made, killing off a lot of older season one characters in the then-future year of 2005, in order to pave the way for their new products that were hitting store shelves. The new cast of characters introduced in the film also became the focus for future stories. The third season, set mostly in 2006, added even more characters on top of the movie's cast, with the addition of Citybots, new combiners, new Minibots and more Triple Changers.

(New characters only)

Autobots Decepticons Others

Main Cast

Throttlebots

Technobots

Primes[2]

Others

Main Cast

Predacons

Terrorcons

Humans

Lithones

Junkions

Quintessons

Computers

Season 4

The Autobots had to be tied down for a decent photo in this season...
For more on the season itself, See: The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 4.

Lastly, season four aka "The Rebirth" was set in late-2007, after the return of Optimus Prime. This season is unique in that it was only three episodes long! With how short the season ended up, most characters from the 1987 lineup that weren't the main focus of the story, only got roughly 90 seconds of screen time each. The introduction of the Headmasters and Targetmasters were this season's sole focus. The addition of Targetmaster partners for main characters from the 1986 lineup was possibly the leading reason as to why this decision was made and even Arcee, who never had a toy made for her, became a Headmaster to keep her relevant with the changes made to her fellow teammates.


Autobots Decepticons Others

Targetmasters

Headmasters

Clones

Others

Targetmasters

Headmasters

Horrorcons

Clones

Others

Autobot Headmaster Partners

Autobot Targetmaster Partners

Decepticon Headmaster Partners

Decepticon Targetmaster Partners

Notes

  • A lot of characters went unnamed during production and generally had reference names used for the animators and writers to go by when creating the episodes. Some of these names became public knowledge through old scripts and storyboards, while others were sometimes credited using those names for any dialogue they may have had.
    • Over the subsequent years, many writers of comics and books have taken to using some of the unnamed characters in their stories while retroactively giving them proper names and even in some cases, personalities, far beyond what was shown on screen. Among the unnamed characters, there were some that were given fan-names and even subgroups like the Rainmakers, that had these fan-names later become canon through Hasbro/Takara, Ask Vector Prime and media produced through BotCon and the Transformers Collectors' Club.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Denotes a voice actor who subbed in for the main voice actor of the character.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 Denotes a character who previously went unnamed during the show's original run but was later named in other forms of fiction established by publishers such as; Fun Publications, IDW Publishing, Ask Vector Prime or various forms of media released in the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Denotes a character whose voice actor had changed due to the switch over between the movie and season 3.
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