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choices, as will be seen below. Each Cyber Key comes with a code printed on the back. For a list of codes, go to [[Cyber Key Codes]]. | choices, as will be seen below. Each Cyber Key comes with a code printed on the back. For a list of codes, go to [[Cyber Key Codes]]. | ||
==Earth Planet toy overview== | ===Earth Planet toy overview=== | ||
These generally convert into fairly normal Earth vehicles. Robot | These generally convert into fairly normal Earth vehicles. Robot | ||
modes are angular and normally proportioned for humanoid Transformers. | modes are angular and normally proportioned for humanoid Transformers. | ||
Faces are traditionally styled. | Faces are traditionally styled. | ||
==Speed Planet toy overview== | ===Speed Planet toy overview=== | ||
Alternate modes are fantasy racing vehicles, with transparent plastic tires. Vehicle modes are futuristic and occasionally Vehicon-like in appearance. The Speed Planet robots have their own unique body proportions, generally featuring large upper bodies, long thighs and thin waists. | Alternate modes are fantasy racing vehicles, with transparent plastic tires. Vehicle modes are futuristic and occasionally Vehicon-like in appearance. The Speed Planet robots have their own unique body proportions, generally featuring large upper bodies, long thighs and thin waists. | ||
==Jungle Planet toy overview== | ===Jungle Planet toy overview=== | ||
Alternate modes are robotic beasts. Styling is sometimes very organic | Alternate modes are robotic beasts. Styling is sometimes very organic | ||
in shape and even in texture, but not really to the point of techno- | in shape and even in texture, but not really to the point of techno- | ||
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model. Jungle Planet designs : BW Transmetals, per the above analogy. | model. Jungle Planet designs : BW Transmetals, per the above analogy. | ||
==Giant Planet toy overview== | ===Giant Planet toy overview=== | ||
Giant Planet robots are gargantuan in appearance, relying on detail | Giant Planet robots are gargantuan in appearance, relying on detail | ||
and proportion to create an impression of massive size. | and proportion to create an impression of massive size. | ||
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In general, the more alien the planet's culture is to our Earthen | In general, the more alien the planet's culture is to our Earthen | ||
existence, the more unfamiliar its figure designs are. | existence, the more unfamiliar its figure designs are. | ||
===Planet X toy overview=== | |||
==Autobot== | ==Autobot== | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 1 June 2006
Overview
Autobots and Decepticons face their ongoing battle to destroy each other's forces in a world where once-fundamental rules are valid no longer. The do not feud over Energon; now they fight to recover four ancient artifacts of great power: the Cyber Planet Keys, dormant for ages on Earth, Speed, Jungle, and Giant Planets. Unicron is no more; in his place, sheer empty Void without will or being, in the form of a massive black hole, threatens to devour the entire universe. The conflict, too, draws many to itself, as whole worlds of previously unknown neutrals join forces with either side. Even time proves no barrier, and figures from the forgotten past appear to join the fight against universal extinction!
Toyline overview
There are five planets, two factions, and one unifying feature: the cyber key. These clear-plastic disks with key-like projections now activate special weapons and hidden features, much like the Minicons of Armada, even on figures remolded from previous lines. The gimmicks are less intrusive than Armada; articulation suffers far less for their inclusion, though some lower-priced figures do lack a little when compared to Energon. Combination has largely disappeared -- but not completely. Each toy is assigned a planet. This determines which Cyber Key is included, but also seems to correlate with some design choices, as will be seen below. Each Cyber Key comes with a code printed on the back. For a list of codes, go to Cyber Key Codes.
Earth Planet toy overview
These generally convert into fairly normal Earth vehicles. Robot modes are angular and normally proportioned for humanoid Transformers. Faces are traditionally styled.
Speed Planet toy overview
Alternate modes are fantasy racing vehicles, with transparent plastic tires. Vehicle modes are futuristic and occasionally Vehicon-like in appearance. The Speed Planet robots have their own unique body proportions, generally featuring large upper bodies, long thighs and thin waists.
Jungle Planet toy overview
Alternate modes are robotic beasts. Styling is sometimes very organic in shape and even in texture, but not really to the point of techno- organism. Robot modes and faces are widely varied, and hark back to the Beast Era in creative differences from the 'standard' humanoid model. Jungle Planet designs : BW Transmetals, per the above analogy.
Giant Planet toy overview
Giant Planet robots are gargantuan in appearance, relying on detail and proportion to create an impression of massive size.
In general, the more alien the planet's culture is to our Earthen existence, the more unfamiliar its figure designs are.
Planet X toy overview
Autobot
Legends of Cybertron
- Cybertron Defense Red Alert (rocket transport truck)
- Evac (rescue helicopter)
- Hot Shot (sportscar)
- Hot Shot (sportscar)
- Jetfire (cargo jet)
- Leobreaker (lion)
- Optimus Prime (fire engine)
- Vector Prime (space cruiser)
Scout Class
Cybertron Planet Scouts
Earth Planet Scouts
- Armorhide (tractor trailer cab)
- Scattorshot (halftrack APC)
Jungle Planet Scouts
Speed Planet Scouts
- Brakedown (drag racer)
- Clocker (race car)
- Street Speed Team
- Swerve (race car)
Deluxe
Cybertron Deluxes
- Cybertron Defense Hot Shot (armored combat vehicle)
- Longrack (power shovel)
- Red Alert (rescue SUV)
Earth Planet Deluxes
Giant Planet Deluxes
Jungle Planet Deluxes
- Snarl (wolf)
Planet X Deluxes
- Sideways (space fighter)
Speed Planet Deluxes
- Blurr (sportscar)
- Excellion (sportscar)
- Hot Shot (sportscar)
- Override (race car)
- Override GTS (race car)
Voyager Class
Cybertron Voyagers
- Cybertron Defense Scattorshot (tracked missile platform)
- Vector Prime (space cruiser) w/Mini-Con Safeguard (space fighter)
Earth Planet Voyagers
- Evac (rescue helicopter)
Giant Planet Voyagers
Jungle Planet Voyagers
- Leobreaker (lion)
Ultra Class
Cybertron Ultras
- Cybertron Defense Red Alert (rocket transport truck)
- Wing Saber (fighter jet)
Earth Planet Ultras
- Jetfire (cargo jet)
Leader Class
Earth Planet Leaders
- Optimus Prime (fire engine)
Giant Planet Leaders
Decepticon
Legends of Cybertron
- Galvatron (race car/fighter jet)
- Megatron (race car/fighter jet)
- Scourge (dragon)
- Soundwave (stealth fighter)
- Starscream (fighter jet)
- Sunstorm (fighter jet)
- Thundercracker (fighter jet)
Scout Class
Cybertron Scouts
- Scrapmetal (spider tank)
Earth Planet Scouts
- Brushguard (offroad jeep)
- Hardtop (combat dune buggy)
- Lugnutz (touring motorcycle)
- Shortround (hovercraft)
- Swindle (combat dune buggy)
Jungle Planet Scouts
- Undermine (Spinosaurus)
- Wreckloose (frilled lizard)
Speed Planet Scouts
- Ransack (racing motorcycle)
Deluxe
Cybertron Deluxes
- Buzzsaw (helicopter)
Earth Planet Deluxes
- Runamuck (muscle car)
- Thunderblast
- Thundercracker (combat speedboat)
Giant Planet Deluxes
Jungle Planet Deluxes
- Brimstone (Pteranodon)
Planet X Deluxes
- Sideways (space fighter)
Speed Planet Deluxes
- Dirt Boss (monster truck)
- Dark Nitro Convoy (race car)
Voyager Class
Cybertron Voyagers
- Starscream (fighter jet)
- (Toys 'R' US exlusive two-pack w/Vector Prime)
Earth Planet Voyagers
- Mudflap (crane truck)
Planet X Voyager
Speed Planet Voyagers
- Crumplezone (trike racer)
- Dark Crumplezone (trike racer)
Ultra
Earth Planet Ultras
- Sky Shadow (cargo jet)
Giant Planet Ultras
- Menasor (drill tank) w/Minicon Heavy Load (dump truck)
Jungle Planet Ultras
- Dark Scorponok (construction vehicle/jet)
- Scourge (dragon)
Leader Class
Earth Planet Leaders
Megatron (race car/fighter jet)
Giant Planet Leaders
Galvatron (race car/fighter jet)
Supreme
Earth Planet Supremes
- Starscream (fighter jet)
Minicon
Versus Packs
Sky Attack Team v. Air Defense Team
- Razorclaw (stealth bomber) vs. Steamhammer (armored personnel carrier)
- Shockwave (recon jet) vs. Tankor (tracked missile platform)
- Sky Lynx (cargo jet) vs. Thunderblast (missile transport)
Lunar Assault Team v. Exploration Team
- Kobushi (dune buggy) vs. Landslide (excavator)
- Payload (jeep) vs. Ascentor (tank)
- Scattorbrain (snowcat) vs. Monocle (mining vehicle)
Sky Terror Team v. Unnamed Emergency Team Recolor
- Ramjet (space shuttle) vs. Scythe (VTOL plane)
- Sunstorm (supersonic bomber) vs. Checkpoint (police cruiser)
- Thrust (Concorde) vs. Anti-Blaze (fire engine)
