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{{disambig3|Legends}}
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The '''Legends Class''' (originally known as '''Legends of Cybertron'''; see [[#Notes|Notes]] below), known as '''EZ Collection''' (EZコレクション) in Japan, is a sub-line of ''Transformers'' toys that are about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. All the original sculpts are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other [[Size class|size classes]], which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the ''Legends'' toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toy lines.
The '''Legends Class''' (originally known as '''Legends of Cybertron'''; see [[#Notes|Notes]] below) is a sub-line of ''Transformers'' toys that are about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. All the original sculpts are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other [[Size class|size classes]], which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the ''Legends'' toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toy lines.


The ''Legends'' size class originally started out as a sub-set during the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]]'s run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|show's]] core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "[[market six]]" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' characters for the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line.
The ''Legends'' size class originally started out as a sub-set during the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]]'s run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|show's]] core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "[[market six]]" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' characters for the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line.
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The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'' line]], when the size class was absorbed into a new sub-line called ''[[Cyberverse]]'' and renamed "Legion Class".
The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'' line]], when the size class was absorbed into a new sub-line called ''[[Cyberverse]]'' and renamed "Legion Class".
The Japanese counterpart to this line of toys is ''[[EZ Collection]]''.


==''Cybertron''==
==''Cybertron''==
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{{Note|None of these toys were changed from their original single releases.}}
{{Note|None of these toys were changed from their original single releases.}}


===US convention exclusives===
===Convention exclusives===
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] ([[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005, free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] ([[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005, free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] deco; [[BotCon 2005]], free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
*[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]] deco; [[BotCon 2005]], free giveaway for attending Hasbro's showroom)
===Japanese single pack releases (EZ Collection)===
*Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime)
*Master Megatron (Megatron)
*Starscream
{{note|These three toys sported more (and more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]) paint details than the Hasbro versions (Galaxy Convoy was missing most of the Hasbro version's yellow paint). In a somewhat unique marketing move, they were packed in blister bubbles on cardbacks taken from the Hasbro versions (with the obligatory sticker sporting Japanese legal information on the back), but with new, Japanese-language name inserts for the blister bubble. They were not officially recognized as [[USA Edition|USA Editions]] by Takara.}}
===Japanese multi-packs and exclusives===
*GC-23 [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Megalo Convoy]] (Metroplex) with [[Mini-Con|Micron]] (Mini-Con) partner [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Horri-Bull]] (Drill Bit), came with:
**EZ Collection [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version]] (ギャラクシーコンボイ　メタリックバージョン, Optimus Prime; metallic version)
*Gold Megalo Convoy (Metroplex) with gold Micron (Mini-Con) partner Horri-Bull (Drill Bit), came with:
**EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy (Optimus Prime; gold version)
{{Note|This entirely gold [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] set was offered as a prize in a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held by ''[[TV Magazine]]''}}
*EZ Collection Clear Set (EZコレクションクリアセット), came with:
**Galaxy Convoy
**[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Master Megatron]]
**[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]
{{note|This set of clear versions was exclusively available via mail order from ''TV Magazine''.}}
*Master Galvatron (Galvatron; free pack-in figure available with September 2005 edition of ''[[Dengeki Hobby|Dengeki Hobby Magazine]]'')
{{note|This toy once again sported more (and more show-accurate) paint details than the Hasbro version. It was available in a unique box that was essentially a modified, downsized version of the packaging for the larger GD-01 Master Megatron (Takara's version of Cybertron Leader Class Megatron) toy.}}


==''Classics''==
==''Classics''==
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*Battle Jazz vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Ice Megatron]]
*Battle Jazz vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Ice Megatron]]


===US exclusive multi-packs===
===Exclusive multi-packs===
*Generations Legends ([[Target]] [[exclusive]]), contains:
*Generations Legends ([[Target]] [[exclusive]]), contains:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Movie)
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Movie)
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**Legends Class Autobot Jazz
**Legends Class Autobot Jazz
{{note|None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.}}
{{note|None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection)===
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Jazz
*Ratchet
*Megatron
*Barricade
{{note|These toys were distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo. They were [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] (but didn't include [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] or [[Chase figure|chase figures]]), and unlike the ''Cybertron'' EZ Collection figures, they were identical to their Hasbro counterparts (Ratchet was only available as the less [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] "off-color" variant). Ratchet and Jazz are also notable for not sporting the [[Trademark|"Autobot" prefixes]] the Hasbro versions (and the TakaraTomy versions of the larger [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]]) sported in front of their names.}}
===Japanese exclusives===
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Transformers First Impact 0602 exclusive)
{{Note|This figure was identical to the single EZ Collection figure, but came in [[Hasbro]] packaging.}}
*Bumblebee Scanning Version (バンブルビー スキャニングVer., clear yellow "Scanning" version; free pack-in figure available with August 2007 edition of ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine)
*Bumblebee Metallic Version (バンブルビー メタリックVer., metallic version; free pack-in figure available with the [[Transformers (film)|movie]] DVD, exclusive to Tsutaya Records stores)


==''Animated''==
==''Animated''==
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The Legends from the Target Deluxe bonus packs were released in Japan in a wave with ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends. See below.
The Legends from the Target Deluxe bonus packs were released in Japan in a wave with ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends. See below.
===Japanese multi-packs and exclusives===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime Clear Red Version]] (April 2010, Toys "R" Us exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Animated'' products)
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee Clear Yellow Version]] (April 2010, Ito Yokado exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Animated'' products)
* [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl Clear Smoke Version]] (April 2010, Apita exclusive for customers who bought Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] or [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]])
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream Clear Purple Version]] (May 2010, [[JUSCO]] exclusive for customers who bought Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] or [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]])
* [[Skywarp (Animated)|Skywarp Clear Purple Version]] (July 2010, Toys "R" Us exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Animated'' products)
* [[Ramjet (Animated)|Ramjet Clear White Version]] (July 2010, Ito Yokado exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Animated'' products)
* [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm Clear Orange Version]] (July 2010, Yamada Electronics exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 worth of ''Animated'' products '''or''' free with the purchase of [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] from Amazon Japan)
* [[Thundercracker (Animated)|Thundercracker Clear Blue Version]] (July 2010, Ishimaru, Eiden, Deodeo, Bic Camera, Midori Electrical and Yodobashi Camera exclusive for customers who bought 3,000 yen worth of ''Animated'' products)
* [[Starscream Clone Black Version]] (August 2010, JUSCO exclusive for customers who bought [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]])
*'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version'''
**[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
**[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]
**[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
{{note|An exclusive set of four redecos given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of their raffle token promotion. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set included figures which had both translucent and opaque parts, but unlike the previous totally clear versions, these retained their paint operations.}}


==''Universe''==
==''Universe''==
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:* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]]   
:* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]]   
:* [[Hun-Gurrr]]  
:* [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]  
:* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
:* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
:* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]]  
:* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattorshot]]  
:* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
:* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
===Henkei! Henkei!===
* C-18 Attack Team Minibots, contains:
:*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
:*[[Brawn (G1)|Gong]]
:*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* C-19 Spy Team Minibots, contains:
:*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]
:*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]
:*[[Cosmos (G1)|Adams]]
{{note| These feature more show-accurate paints jobs than their Hasbro counterparts.  Cliffjumper is a redeco of G1 Bumblebee.}}


==Revenge of the Fallen==
==Revenge of the Fallen==
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* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]]


===US multi-packs===
===Multi-packs===
* "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]]), a redeco of Deluxe Class [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] available with:
* "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" ([[Walmart]] [[exclusive]]), a redeco of Deluxe Class [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] available with:
**Legends Class [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] ("battle damaged" redeco)
**Legends Class [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] ("battle damaged" redeco)
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All of which combine together to form [[Devastator (ROTF) | Devastator]]
All of which combine together to form [[Devastator (ROTF) | Devastator]]
{{Note| These appear to be the same as their Japanese counterparts, but are released together combined as Devastator}}
{{Note| These appear to be the same as their Japanese counterparts, but are released together combined as Devastator}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection)===
'''Volume 1'''
* EZ-01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* EZ-02 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
* EZ-03 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* EZ-04 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
* EZ-05 [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
* EZ-06 [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]
* EZ-07 [[Ratchet (Movie)|Desert Tracker Ratchet]]
* EZ-08 [[Springer (ROTF)|Springer]]
'''Volume 2'''
* EZ-09 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime Damage Version]]
* EZ-10 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron Damage Version]]
* EZ-11 [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
* EZ-12 [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]
* EZ-13 [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]
* EZ-14 [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]
* EZ-15 [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]]
* EZ-16 [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
{{note|Most of these toys are [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] and identical to their Hasbro counterparts. Ironhide is similar to the version from the US [[Target]] exclusive "Straightaway Shootout" five-pack. Unlike his Hasbro counterpart, Springer doesn't sport an [[Trademark|"Autobot" prefix]] in front of his name. The battle damage versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron are only available in Japan.}}
'''Volume 3'''
* EZ-17 [[Optimus Prime (Animated)]]
* EZ-18 [[Bumblebee (Animated)]]
* EZ-19 [[Prowl (Animated)]]
* EZ-20 [[Starscream (Animated)]]
* EZ-21 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime Special Color]] (オプティマスプライム特別カラー, ''Optimus Prime Tokubetsu Color'')
* EZ-22 [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]]
* EZ-23 [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee Special Color]] (バンブルビー特別カラー, ''Bumblebee Tokubetsu Color'')
* EZ-24 [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]
{{note|This wave includes 4 Animated figures, which appear to be the same as Hasbro's versions that were included with the Target Exclusive Deluxe packs. Movie Optimus Prime is a clear version and movie Bumblebee is metallic-y.}}
'''Volume 4'''
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated) | Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated) | Optimus Prime Gold Version]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated) | Bumblebee Elite Guard Version]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl Elite Guard Version]]
* [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
* [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]
{{note| The 4 Animated figures all have new paint jobs never released in the US. The 4 movie figures appear the be the same as the US releases, although Brawl is a darker green.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection DX)===
* D1 [[Overload (ROTF)|Decepticon Overload]]
* D2 [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Decepticon Mixmaster]]
* D3 [[Rampage (ROTF)|Decepticon Rampage]]
* D4 [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
* D5 [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
* D6 [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
* D7 [[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
{{note|The Hasbro versions of these toys were released as a store exclusive giftset. The Takara versions were, unusually, sold separately on cards, but were otherwise identical to their Hasbro counterparts. Rampage, Overload and Mixmaster sport [[Trademark|"Decepticon" prefixes]] in front of their names the Hasbro versions did not have.}}
===Regular Japanese releases (EZ Collection DX set)===
*[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator G1 Color]], contains:
**[[Overload (ROTF)|Decepticon Overload]]
**[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Decepticon Mixmaster]]
**[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
**[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]
**[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
**[[Hook (ROTF)|Decepticon Hook]]
===Japanese exclusives===
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Transformers Celebration 0530 exclusive)
{{Note|This figure was identical to the single EZ Collection figure, but came in [[Hasbro]] packaging.}}
* "Autobot Set", contains Deluxe [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] and EZ Collection [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]
* "Decepticon Set", contains Deluxe [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and EZ Collection [[The Fallen]]
{{note|Both are Lawsons exclusives. The Deluxe figures are the same as their single Japanese and American releases. The first pictures showed the EZ Collection figures with new paint details, but later, in-hand samples revealed they were the same as their Hasbro counterparts. Lawson later sold the EZ Collection figures separately.}}
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee Clear Version]] (バンブルビークリアＶｅｒ., Tsutaya Records exclusive freebie for purchasing ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' on DVD or Blu-ray)
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Stealth Bumblebee]] (ステルスバンブルビー, general non-exclusive freebie for purchasing ''Revenge of the Fallen'' on DVD or Blu-ray)
* [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage Desert Combat]] (ランページ デザートコンバット, ToysRUs Freebie, red.)
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor Shanghai Attack]] (デモリッシャー シャンハイアタック, another ToysRUs exclusive, based off his white Voyager figure. These were only available with a preorder of Animated Voyager [[Optimus Prime (Animated) | Optimus Prime]] and are limited to 120.{{fact}})
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Defender Optimus Prime]] (ディフェンダー オプティマスプライム, exclusive to Edion, Bic Camera & Yodobashi Camera stores, it sports a similar deco to Hasbro's 2010 Legends Fireburst Optimus Prime, but has different flame details.)
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Infiltrator Soundwave]] (インフィルトレイター サウンドウェーブ, exclusive to Amazon Japan, free with purchase of the Animated Optimus Prime vs. Megatron 2-pack.)


==Transformers (2010)==
==Transformers (2010)==
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*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] (2010 ''Transformers'' Starscream in ''Chronicle'' Starscream's colors)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]] (2010 ''Transformers'' Starscream in ''Chronicle'' Starscream's colors)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] (minor redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Cybertronian Bumblebee)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] (minor redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Cybertronian Bumblebee)
===Japanese exclusives===
'''EZ Collection Volume 5'''
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Delivery Mudflap]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Delivery Skids]]
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Desert Brawl]]
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
*[[Skipjack]]
*[[Scorponok (Movie)|Stalker Scorponok]]
==Transformers Chronicle (Japan)==
'''EZ Collection 01'''
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumble]] (redeco of 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#uni2008|Bumblebee]])
*[[Jazz (G1)|Meister]] ([[rebranding|rebrand]] of 2008 ''Universe'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#uni2008|Jazz]])
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]] (rebrand of 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Optimus Prime]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (redeco of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#ROTFlegend|Optimus Prime]])
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#2010Legend|Megatron]])
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#ROTFlegend|Megatron]])
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#2010legend|Starscream]])
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (rebrand of 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Trailbreaker (G1)#2010legend|Trailcutter]])
'''EZ Collection 02'''
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Streak]] (redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#2010legend|Prowl]])
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (rebrand of 2008 ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)#2008legend|Hound]])
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy]] (''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[homage]] redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' Optimus Prime)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (redeco of 2008 ''Universe'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#2008legend|Megatron]] as an homage to ''Generation 2'' "Hero" Megatron)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (rebrand of 2010 ''Transformers'' Prowl)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rodimus]] (rebrand of 2008 ''Universe'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#2008legend|Rodimus]])
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' Starscream)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (rebrand of 2010 ''Transformers'' Starscream}


==Generations==
==Generations==
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[[Category:Cybertron franchise]]
[[Category:Cybertron franchise]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Revision as of 01:39, 22 June 2013

The name or term "Legends" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Legends (disambiguation).

The Legends Class (originally known as Legends of Cybertron; see Notes below) is a sub-line of Transformers toys that are about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. All the original sculpts are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other size classes, which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the Legends toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toy lines.

The Legends size class originally started out as a sub-set during the Cybertron toyline's run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the show's core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "market six" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later redecoed as Generation 1 characters for the Classics line.

The 2007 live-action movie toyline introduced a batch of entirely new sculpts, later expanded by various redecos of those sculpts, most of which were available as part of the Allspark Battles two-packs (which also introduced more new sculpts).

The 2008 Universe line featured more redecos of the old Cybertron-derived sculpts as Generation 1 characters, coupled with new sculpts, which were alternatively "Classic" toys based on Generation 1 and Generation 2 characters and Legends-sized versions of Animated characters, which were released as part of the Universe rather than the Animated toy line (although minor redecos were also released as part of store exclusive multi-packs in Animated packaging).

The Revenge of the Fallen line basically followed up from the 2007 Movie line with new sculpts for Revenge of the Fallen characters and some returning Movie characters, plus redecos of various 2007 Movie Legends Class toys. Some store exclusive multi-packs also contain redecos of Universe Legends Class molds. Thms continued through the 2010 Transformers line, which first featured both redecos and new sculpts for Revenge of the Fallen characters, and later did like Universe and included a number of Generation 1 characters as well.

The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 Dark of the Moon line, when the size class was absorbed into a new sub-line called Cyberverse and renamed "Legion Class".

The Japanese counterpart to this line of toys is EZ Collection.

Cybertron

Series 1 (Wave 1)

Series 2 (Wave 2)

Waves 1 and 2 were only available at smaller retailers and specialty stores. Waves 3 (including carry-overs from wave 2) and 4 were also available at Toys"R"Us and Kmart.

Series 3 (Wave 3)

Series 4 (Wave 4)

US multi-packs

None of these toys were changed from their original single releases.

Convention exclusives

Classics

Series 5 (Wave 1)

Series 6 (Wave 2)

This wave had even worse distribution than the early Cybertron waves and was only available at specialty stores and online retailers. They showed up in huge numbers at the Australian retail store Big W, for some reason.

Cybertron Collection

These toys were re-releases of past Legends figures in unchanged decos and Classics-style packaging; they were found at KB Toys, Kmart, Big Lots and Meijer stores in 2008, although it's possible they were already available in 2007 — nobody really seemed to care.
  • Hot Shot (Legends of Cybertron)
  • Leo Prime (Classics Legends)
  • Optimus Prime (Legends of Cybertron)
  • Soundwave (Legends of Cybertron)

Movie (2007)

Series 7 (Wave 1)

Initial shipments of this wave included a slightly off-color version of Autobot Ratchet. Later shipments included a more widespread "fixed" color version. Both color variants were available in the United States as well as in other markets, including Europe.

Series 8 (Wave 2)

Series 9 (Wave 3)

This wave once again saw limited distibution on the United States market (possibly because retailers were discontinuing the Movie Legends Class single pack assortment). The two toys saw a more widespread release in other markets, including Europe.

Series 9 (Wave 4)

These toys were only released as single packs in Europe and Australasia; elsewhere, they were released as part of Allspark Battles two-packs. Oddly, they were labeled as "Series 9", the same number previously used for the Starscream/Blackout wave (also on the "international"/European packaging).

Allspark Battles

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Exclusive multi-packs

None of the toys from these packs were changed as compared to their single releases.

Animated

File:AnimatedLegends.jpg

Hasbro Toy Shop had previously listed a category for an Animated Legends series, but no figures were announced, and it has since been removed from the site. Instead, Legends-sized toys based on Animated characters were released as part of the Universe line.

However, there were two Target exclusive three-packs released as part of the Animated line, each containing a redeco of a mass retail Animated Deluxe Class toy and two redecoes of the Universe line's Legends Class figures.

Target exclusive Deluxe bonus packs

All four Legends figures sport minor differences compared to their Universe single releases.

The Legends from the Target Deluxe bonus packs were released in Japan in a wave with Revenge of the Fallen Legends. See below.

Universe

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Wave 5

Target exclusive 5-packs

  • Aerial Rivals (Classic Series):


  • Special Team Leaders (Classic Series):

Revenge of the Fallen

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Wave 5

Wave 6

Multi-packs

Bumblebee has a similar deco to his original release, but has stripes on his door, and Shadow Striker is a repaint of Universe Wheelie. Smokescreen is a repaint of Universe Rodimus, and Starscream sports new deco.

All of which combine together to form Devastator

These appear to be the same as their Japanese counterparts, but are released together combined as Devastator

Transformers (2010)

Wave 1

Fireburst Optimus Prime and Cyberfire Bumblebee are redecos of the ROTF Legends. Ravage and Rampage are new sculpts. Rampage's toy is a new sculpt which does not combine with the other Legends Class Constructicons to form Devastator like his previous one did.

Wave 2

Like Rampage, this Long Haul is a new sculpt that does not combine into Devastator. Sandstorm is a redeco of Universe Beachcomber. Tracker Hound is a redeco of Universe Hound, and Override is a redeco of ROTF Sideways.

Wave 3

Wave 4

Wave 5

Exclusives

The below four were available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots. Optimus Prime and Starscream were later also available as running change variants with retooled hands and pegholes compatible with 3mm posts and the weapon accessories from Generations Legends Motorbreath and Thundercracker (see below), respectively.
  • Optimus Prime (2010 Transformers Optimus Prime in Chronicle Convoy's colors)
  • Megatron (unchanged re-release of Universe Megatron)
  • Starscream (2010 Transformers Starscream in Chronicle Starscream's colors)
  • Bumblebee (minor redeco of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Cybertronian Bumblebee)

Generations

These were originally Hasbro Asia exclusives in Generations packaging. Each was retooled with 3mm ports and included new weapons, but they were still called "Legends Class" rather than "Cyberverse" on their packaging. They were later released as ToysЯUs exclusives in the United States.

Notes

  • During the Cybertron toyline's run, there was some confusion as to the actual name of the price-point: It was variously solicited to online retailers as Cybertron All-Stars and Legends of Cybertron. Online retailers even confirmed having received initial shipments alternatively sporting either name on the shipping cases, although later shipments exclusively sported the "Legends" name. The toys themselves, however, didn't sport any size-class-specific name on the packaging. Meanwhile, Hasbro originally listed the toys under the name Cybertron Micro Series on their official Transformers website, but later changed those listings to "Legends" as well. Later toylines that included toys of the same size class (including redecos of the Cybertron-derived molds) specifically used names such as Legends Class on the packaging, so that title seems to have won out. However, the "Cybertron" part of the name has never been used in an official capacity anywhere outside the Cybertron toyline.
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