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'''''Transformers Collaborative''''' is a [[subline imprint|subline]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[franchises|franchise]] that began in [[2019]], intended to incorporate properties originating outside of the ''Transformers'' brand, not unlike the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' franchise (2008–2011) before it. | '''''Transformers Collaborative''''' is a [[subline imprint|subline]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[franchises|franchise]] that began in [[2019]], intended to incorporate properties originating outside of the ''Transformers'' brand, not unlike the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' franchise (2008–2011) before it. | ||
''Unlike'' its predecessor, ''Collaborative'' | ''Unlike'' its predecessor, ''Collaborative'' will rarely include comprehensive fiction by [[IDW Publishing]] associated with the crossover event. | ||
==Collaborations== | ==Collaborations== | ||
===''Ghostbusters x Transformers''=== | ===''Ghostbusters x Transformers''=== | ||
{{main|Ghostbusters}} | {{main|Ghostbusters}} | ||
====Fiction==== | ====Fiction==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]: Ghosts of Cybertron'' (5-part miniseries) | * ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]: Ghosts of Cybertron'' (5-part miniseries) | ||
: Occurs in | : Occurs in IDW's pre-existing ongoing ''Ghostbusters'' universe. | ||
====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
Announced in the run-up to [[Toy Fair 2019]], preorders for Ectotron went up on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[February 15]], 2019, and was also sold online through [[GameStop]] in the United States, [[EB Games]] in Canada, and Zing and EB Games in Australia. In [[2020]], additional online retailers offered it for sale. MP-10G Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the Hasbro Pulse online store. | |||
[[2021]]'s Ectotron was released as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], going up for preorder on [[November 13]], 2020 and later made available as a Toyworld exclusive, in [[New Zealand]]. It is also available on Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom. | |||
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%" | |||
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2019'''</u> | |||
<ul class="iconlist"> | |||
{{Bp-a1|[[Ectotron#Toys|Ectotron]] (w/ [[Slimer#Toys|Slimer]])}} | |||
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (w/ [[Slimer#Masterpiece|Slimer]])}} | |||
</ul> | |||
| | |||
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''2021'''</u> | |||
<ul class="iconlist"> | |||
{{Bp-a1|[[Ectotron#Afterlife|Ectotron]] (w/ [[Slimer#Afterlife|Slimer]] and [[Muncher#Toys|Muncher]])}} | |||
</ul> | |||
|[[File:Collaborative-Ghostbusters-Ectotron-box.jpg|thumb|250px|''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' Ectotron box]] | |||
|} | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''Back to the Future x Transformers''=== | ===''Back to the Future x Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:Collab-toy Gigawatt.jpg|thumb|250px|'' | [[File:Collab-toy Gigawatt.jpg|thumb|250px|''Back to the Future x Transformers'' Gigawatt]] | ||
{{main|Back to the Future}} | {{main|Back to the Future}} | ||
=====Fiction===== | =====Fiction===== | ||
* ''[[Transformers/Back to the Future]]'' (4-part miniseries) | * ''[[Transformers/Back to the Future]]'' (4-part miniseries) | ||
====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
Gigawatt was released in two separate versions: a [[Walmart]] exclusive numbered edition was put up for preorder on [[July 2]], 2020 with added graphics on the box identifying the figure as one of a limited run of 1,985. A standard non-numbered version was made available through Hasbro Pulse and other "select retailers" on [[October 1]]. In July, [[TakaraTomy]] announced that they would be releasing Gigawatt as well, making it the first ''Collaborative'' product to be released in Japan. Gigawatt was released in Italy initially as a Gamestop exclusive and then on [[Amazon]] starting from January 2021. It is also available on Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom. | |||
<ul class="iconlist"> | |||
:{{Bp-a1|[[Gigawatt#Toys|Gigawatt]] (2020)}} | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''Top Gun x Transformers''=== | ===''Top Gun x Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:Maverick Packaging.jpg|thumb|250px|'' | [[File:Maverick Packaging.jpg|thumb|250px|''Top Gun x Transformers'' Maverick box]] | ||
Maverick is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the U.S. and Canada. It was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong. | |||
:{{Bp-a1|[[Maverick (Collaborative)|Maverick]] (2020)}} | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''The Uncanny X-Men x Transformers''=== | ===''The Uncanny X-Men x Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:Transformers-XMen-Ultimate-XSpanse.jpg|thumb|250px|'' | [[File:Transformers-XMen-Ultimate-XSpanse.jpg|thumb|250px|''The Uncanny X-Men x Transformers'' Ultimate X-Spanse]] | ||
{{main|X-Men}} | {{main|X-Men}} | ||
Ultimate X-Spanse is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, and Target in the United States and Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom. On [[March 4]], 2021, the set was made available on [https://www.mightyape.co.nz/ Mighty Ape] for [[New Zealand]] consumers. | |||
* [[Ultimate X-Spanse#Toys|Ultimate X-Spanse]] (w/ [[Wolverine (Marvel)#Collaborative|Wolverine]] and [[Sabretooth]]) (2021) | |||
*[[Ultimate X-Spanse#Toys|Ultimate X-Spanse]] (w/ [[Wolverine (Marvel)#Collaborative|Wolverine]] and [[Sabretooth#Toys|Sabretooth]]) (2021) | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''Jurassic Park x Transformers''=== | ===''Jurassic Park x Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:Transformers-Jurassic-Park-Tyrannocon-Rex.jpg|thumb|250px|'' | [[File:Transformers-Jurassic-Park-Tyrannocon-Rex.jpg|thumb|250px|''Jurassic Park x Transformers'' Tyrannocon Rex]] | ||
{{main|Jurassic Park}} | {{main|Jurassic Park}} | ||
The set is exclusive to Amazon in the United States and went up for pre-order on [[June 29]], 2021. | |||
:{{Bp-a1d1|[[Tyrannocon Rex]] / [[JP93|Autobot JP93]] (2021)}} | |||
</ul> | |||
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[[Category:Ghostbusters franchise]] | [[Category:Ghostbusters franchise]] | ||
[[Category:Marvel properties]] | |||
Revision as of 20:56, 29 June 2021
Transformers Collaborative is a subline of the Generations franchise that began in 2019, intended to incorporate properties originating outside of the Transformers brand, not unlike the Crossovers franchise (2008–2011) before it.
Unlike its predecessor, Collaborative will rarely include comprehensive fiction by IDW Publishing associated with the crossover event.
Collaborations
Ghostbusters x Transformers
Fiction
- Transformers/Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron (5-part miniseries)
- Occurs in IDW's pre-existing ongoing Ghostbusters universe.
Toys
Announced in the run-up to Toy Fair 2019, preorders for Ectotron went up on Hasbro Pulse on February 15, 2019, and was also sold online through GameStop in the United States, EB Games in Canada, and Zing and EB Games in Australia. In 2020, additional online retailers offered it for sale. MP-10G Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the Hasbro Pulse online store.
2021's Ectotron was released as a Target exclusive, going up for preorder on November 13, 2020 and later made available as a Toyworld exclusive, in New Zealand. It is also available on Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom.
| 2019 | 2021 |  |
Back to the Future x Transformers
Fiction
- Transformers/Back to the Future (4-part miniseries)
Toys
Gigawatt was released in two separate versions: a Walmart exclusive numbered edition was put up for preorder on July 2, 2020 with added graphics on the box identifying the figure as one of a limited run of 1,985. A standard non-numbered version was made available through Hasbro Pulse and other "select retailers" on October 1. In July, TakaraTomy announced that they would be releasing Gigawatt as well, making it the first Collaborative product to be released in Japan. Gigawatt was released in Italy initially as a Gamestop exclusive and then on Amazon starting from January 2021. It is also available on Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom.
- Gigawatt (2020)
- Maverick (2020)
- Ultimate X-Spanse (w/ Wolverine and Sabretooth) (2021)
- Tyrannocon Rex / Autobot JP93 (2021)
Top Gun x Transformers
Maverick is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the U.S. and Canada. It was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong.
The Uncanny X-Men x Transformers
Ultimate X-Spanse is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, and Target in the United States and Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom. On March 4, 2021, the set was made available on Mighty Ape for New Zealand consumers.
Jurassic Park x Transformers
The set is exclusive to Amazon in the United States and went up for pre-order on June 29, 2021.
Notes
Many of the toys released under the Collaborative banner had "Project" code-names with varying degrees of bizarreness:
- Ectotron: "Project Mullet"
- Gigawatt: "Project Future" (as in Back to the Future)
- Maverick: "Project Cruise" (as in Tom Cruise)
- Ultimate X-Spanse: "Project Bird" (as in Blackbird)
- Tyrannocon Rex/JP93: "Project Park" (as in Jurassic Park)
