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'''CHUG''' is a common fan [[Abbreviations|acronym]] derived from the [[Classics|'''C'''lassics]], [[Classics|'''H'''enkei]], [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|'''U'''niverse]] and [[Transformers: Generations|'''G'''enerations]] toylines, although it also designates later series following the same aesthetic and design philosophy. If we were to be pedantic, the complete terminology should be "''' | '''CHUG''' is a common fan [[Abbreviations|acronym]] derived from the [[Classics|'''C'''lassics]], [[Classics|'''H'''enkei]], [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|'''U'''niverse]] and [[Transformers: Generations|'''G'''enerations]] toylines, although it also designates later series following the same aesthetic and design philosophy. If we were to be pedantic, the complete terminology should be "'''CHUGRtSULCWUWTRPotP'''" but, since it doesn't roll off the tongue all that well, post-Generations series are often just considered as being derivatives of Generations instead and therefore contained within the term. | ||
These are all unified by being modern re-imaginations of classic Transformers characters, most often from [[Generation 1]] but also occasionally including others like [[Generation 2]], [[Beast Wars]], [[Beast Machines]] and [[Armada]]. Molds and engineering are also shared between these lines, with groups like the [[Seekers]] and the [[Insecticons]] having their individual characters being sequentially released across the span of different CHUG series. | These are all unified by being modern re-imaginations of classic Transformers characters, most often from [[Generation 1]] but also occasionally including others like [[Generation 2]], [[Beast Wars]], [[Beast Machines]] and [[Armada]]. Molds and engineering are also shared between these lines, with groups like the [[Seekers]] and the [[Insecticons]] having their individual characters being sequentially released across the span of different CHUG series. | ||
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*[[Generations]] | *[[Generations]] | ||
*[[Reveal the Shield]] | *[[Reveal the Shield]] | ||
*[[United]] | |||
*[[Legends]] | |||
*[[Combiner Wars]] | *[[Combiner Wars]] | ||
*[[Unite Warriors]] | *[[Unite Warriors]] | ||
*[[Titans Return]] | *[[Titans Return]] | ||
*[[Power of the Primes]] | *[[Power of the Primes]] | ||
Revision as of 04:24, 3 September 2017
CHUG is a common fan acronym derived from the Classics, Henkei, Universe and Generations toylines, although it also designates later series following the same aesthetic and design philosophy. If we were to be pedantic, the complete terminology should be "CHUGRtSULCWUWTRPotP" but, since it doesn't roll off the tongue all that well, post-Generations series are often just considered as being derivatives of Generations instead and therefore contained within the term.
These are all unified by being modern re-imaginations of classic Transformers characters, most often from Generation 1 but also occasionally including others like Generation 2, Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Armada. Molds and engineering are also shared between these lines, with groups like the Seekers and the Insecticons having their individual characters being sequentially released across the span of different CHUG series.
Toylines generally accepted as CHUG
- Classics
- Henkei
- Universe (2008)
- Generations
- Reveal the Shield
- United
- Legends
- Combiner Wars
- Unite Warriors
- Titans Return
- Power of the Primes
