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'''Transformers Encore''' is the latest series of [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation One]] [[reissue]]s to be released from [[Takara]]. The toys are packaged similarly to their G1-styled boxes, and the toys themselves are very close to the original releases.  Eight figures have been released so far, with two in the wings.
'''Transformers Encore''' is the latest series of [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation One]] [[reissue]]s to be released from [[Takara]]. The toys are packaged similarly to their G1-styled boxes, and the toys themselves are very close to the original releases.  Nine (incl. Laserbeak) figures have been released so far, with nine (counting Mini-bots individually) in the wings.


==='''List of Transformers Encore figures'''===
==='''List of Transformers Encore figures'''===
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  |OriginalAirDate=December, 2007
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|ShortSummary=Additional figure: A "Ratchet Emergency Green" [[redeco]] which [[homage]]s [[Ratchet (Movie)|Movie Ratchet]] is a Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]''. After the book release on December 4, 2007, purchasers could mail in a ticket from the book and purchase either one (5200yen) or two (10,000 yen) of the item. Ratchet Emergency Green was distributed in April 2008.
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  |OriginalAirDate=December, 2007
  |OriginalAirDate=December, 2007
|ShortSummary=Additional figure: [[E-Hobby]] released a New Year Special [[Exclusive]]: "Black Protect Ironhide", which was available in April 2008. The text on e-Hobby's page for the toy indicates the black coloration is meant to homage Ironhide's original [[Diaclone]] version, but between the release of Emergency Green Ratchet and a hint in Ironhide's new bio, it's easy to see this is also an homage to the new [[Ironhide (Movie)|Movie Ironhide]]. The packaging will be the same as the regular TF Encore Ironhide's.  See the article on Ironhide for additional info.
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  |OriginalAirDate=May, 2008 (scheduled)
  |OriginalAirDate=May, 2008 (scheduled)
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{{Episode list
|Title=[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
|EpisodeNumber=11
|OriginalAirDate=August, 2008 (scheduled)
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{{Episode list
|Title=[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
|EpisodeNumber=12
|OriginalAirDate=September, 2008 (scheduled)
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Revision as of 17:34, 7 April 2008

Transformers Encore is the latest series of Generation One reissues to be released from Takara. The toys are packaged similarly to their G1-styled boxes, and the toys themselves are very close to the original releases. Nine (incl. Laserbeak) figures have been released so far, with nine (counting Mini-bots individually) in the wings.

List of Transformers Encore figures

# Figure Release date
1 Convoy (Optimus Prime) September, 2007
2 Megatron September, 2007
3 Soundwave (with Laserbeak) September, 2007
4 Starscream September, 2007
5 Ratchet December, 2007
Additional figure: A "Ratchet Emergency Green" redeco which homages Movie Ratchet is a Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book Transformers Visualworks. After the book release on December 4, 2007, purchasers could mail in a ticket from the book and purchase either one (5200yen) or two (10,000 yen) of the item. Ratchet Emergency Green was distributed in April 2008. 
6 Ironhide December, 2007
Additional figure: E-Hobby released a New Year Special Exclusive: "Black Protect Ironhide", which was available in April 2008. The text on e-Hobby's page for the toy indicates the black coloration is meant to homage Ironhide's original Diaclone version, but between the release of Emergency Green Ratchet and a hint in Ironhide's new bio, it's easy to see this is also an homage to the new Movie Ironhide. The packaging will be the same as the regular TF Encore Ironhide's. See the article on Ironhide for additional info. 
7 Sky Lynx February, 2008
8 Meister (Jazz) March, 2008
9 Mini-Bot 5-Pack (Bumblebee with G1 head, Outback, Pipes, Swerve, Tailgate) May, 2008 (scheduled)
10 Omega Supreme May, 2008 (scheduled)
11 Skywarp and Thundercracker August, 2008 (scheduled)
12 Metroplex September, 2008 (scheduled)