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"'''Package refresh'''", also known as "'''packaging refresh'''" (or "PR" for short), is the current [[Hasbro]] design team terminology for a toy that has been re-released from a previous toyline or [[subline imprint]] in new packaging. Distinct from what {{SITENAME SHORT}} knows as [[rebranding]], toys that have undergone a package refresh often feature minor or major variations compared to their previous releases, similar to what we call a [[Variant|running change]].
"'''Package refresh'''", also known as "'''packaging refresh'''" (or "PR" for short), is the current [[Hasbro]] design team terminology for a toy that has been re-released from a previous toyline or [[subline imprint]] in new packaging. Distinct from what {{SITENAME SHORT}} knows as [[rebranding]], toys that have undergone a package refresh often feature minor or major variations compared to their previous releases, similar to what we call a [[Variant|running change]].


Package refreshes can be used to grant less common toys more shelf time, to extend a line without the need for designing new product, or to keep popular or desirable characters in rotation. The term was used in a [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream advertising ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' to emphasise that line's cross-compatibility with the previous ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' series of toys.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6MExpXH9zAg Fan First Tuesday | BACK-TO-BACK Transformers & Power Rangers Livestream]</ref>
Package refreshes can be used to grant less common toys more shelf time, to extend a line without the need for designing new product, or to keep popular or desirable characters in rotation. The term was used in a [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream advertising ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'' to emphasise that line's cross-compatibility with the previous ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' series of toys.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6MExpXH9zAg Fan First Tuesday | BACK-TO-BACK Transformers & Power Rangers Livestream]</ref>


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|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Deluxe Class 86-02BB [[Kup (G1)/toys#BW8602|Kup]]
|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Deluxe Class 86-02BB [[Kup (G1)/toys#BW8602|Kup]]
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-02 [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]]
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-02 [[Kup (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Kup]]
|Everything about Kup's deco has been altered, including replacing his translucent plastic with opaque. Kup stretches the definition of a package refresh versus a [[redeco]], but is listed here due to sharing the same ID number.
|Everything about Kup's deco has been altered, including replacing his translucent plastic with opaque. Kup stretches the definition of a package refresh versus a [[redeco]], but is listed here due to sharing the same ID number.
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|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Leader Class 44BB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BW44|Optimus Prime]]
|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Leader Class 44BB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BW44|Optimus Prime]]
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|''[[Studio Series]]'' Voyager Class 86-04 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (plastic-free box)
|''[[Studio Series]]'' Voyager Class 86-04 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Hot Rod]] (plastic-free box)
|''Studio Series'' Voyager Class 86-04 Autobot Hot Rod (box with plastic window)
|''Studio Series'' Voyager Class 86-04 Autobot Hot Rod (box with plastic window)
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in a slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
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|''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class 86-08 [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] (plastic-free box)
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 106 [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Studio Series|Optimus Primal]] (open widow box)
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 106 Optimus Primal (closed box)
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging with an open window to match the other size classes.
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|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-08 [[Gnaw (G1)#Studio Series|Gnaw]] (plastic-free box)
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-08 Gnaw (box with plastic window)
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-08 Gnaw (box with plastic window)
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in a slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
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|''Studio Series'' Voyager Class 102 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SSROTB|Optimus Prime]]
|''Studio Series'' Voyager Class 102 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SSROTB|Optimus Prime]]
|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Voyager Class 102 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]]
|''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' Voyager Class 102BB [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BBROTB|Optimus Prime]]
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|''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]]
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Jazz]]
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-01 Autobot Jazz
|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class 86-01 Autobot Jazz
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
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|''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]]
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]]
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 56 Shockwave  
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 56 Shockwave
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
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|''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]]
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]] & [[Wheelie (G1)#Studio Series|Autobot Wheelie]]
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 86-06 Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie
|''Studio Series'' Leader Class 86-06 Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
|Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
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|''Legacy Evolution'' Voyager Class [[Metalhawk (G1)#Legacy|Metalhawk]]
|''Legacy Evolution'' Voyager Class [[Metalhawk (G1)#Legacy|Metalhawk]]
|More toy-accurate deco
|More toy-accurate deco
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|''Legacy United'' Deluxe Class [[Cosmos (G1)#LegacyUnited|Cosmos]]
|''Legacy United'' Deluxe Class [[Cosmos (G1)#LegacyUnited|Cosmos]]

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"Package refresh", also known as "packaging refresh" (or "PR" for short), is the current Hasbro design team terminology for a toy that has been re-released from a previous toyline or subline imprint in new packaging. Distinct from what TFWiki.net knows as rebranding, toys that have undergone a package refresh often feature minor or major variations compared to their previous releases, similar to what we call a running change.

Package refreshes can be used to grant less common toys more shelf time, to extend a line without the need for designing new product, or to keep popular or desirable characters in rotation. The term was used in a Hasbro Pulse livestream advertising Transformers: Legacy to emphasise that line's cross-compatibility with the previous War for Cybertron Trilogy series of toys.<ref>Fan First Tuesday | BACK-TO-BACK Transformers & Power Rangers Livestream</ref>

List of package refreshes

Refreshed toy Original toy Variation
Earthrise Battle Master Smashdown Siege Battle Master Smashdown
Earthrise Battle Master Rung Siege Battle Master Rung Features a slightly lighter orange hue on the unpaintable polyamide plastic.
Earthrise Micromasters Direct-Hit & Power Punch Siege Micromasters Direct-Hit & Power Punch
Earthrise Leader Class Astrotrain Siege Leader Class Astrotrain
Kingdom Deluxe Class Arcee Earthrise Deluxe Class Arcee
Kingdom Deluxe Class Wheeljack Earthrise Deluxe Class Wheeljack
Kingdom Voyager Class Starscream (cancelled) Earthrise Voyager Class Starscream Presumably cancelled to avoid redundancy with the concurrent Studio Series Leader Class Coronation Starscream.
Kingdom Leader Class Optimus Prime Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime Prime's ion blaster is painted in a very slightly lighter shade of gunmetal grey.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 15BB Bumblebee (w/ Charlie) Studio Series Deluxe Class 15 Bumblebee (w/ Charlie) Bumblebee features both deco and tooling variations. See his toy entry for more information.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 26BB WWII Bumblebee Studio Series Deluxe Class 26 WWII Bumblebee Additional dirt splash paint operation in vehicle mode.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 40BB Shatter Studio Series Deluxe Class 40 Shatter
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 74BB Bumblebee (w/ Sam) Studio Series Deluxe Class 74 Bumblebee (w/ Sam Witwicky) No deco variations, though through happenstance, the package refresh happened to be released before the original toy.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 70BB B-127 Studio Series Deluxe Class 70 B-127 Deco colour and paint operation differences, as well as an alternate head sculpt.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class 86-02BB Kup Studio Series Deluxe Class 86-02 Kup Everything about Kup's deco has been altered, including replacing his translucent plastic with opaque. Kup stretches the definition of a package refresh versus a redeco, but is listed here due to sharing the same ID number.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Leader Class 44BB Optimus Prime Studio Series Leader Class 44 Optimus Prime
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Leader Class 07BB Grimlock Studio Series Leader Class 07 Grimlock
Studio Series Voyager Class 86-04 Autobot Hot Rod (plastic-free box) Studio Series Voyager Class 86-04 Autobot Hot Rod (box with plastic window) Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
Studio Series Leader Class 106 Optimus Primal (open widow box) Studio Series Leader Class 106 Optimus Primal (closed box) Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging with an open window to match the other size classes.
Studio Series Deluxe Class 86-08 Gnaw (plastic-free box) Studio Series Deluxe Class 86-08 Gnaw (box with plastic window) Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in slightly modified packaging that conforms to Hasbro's new desire to omit PVC windows.
Studio Series Voyager Class 102 Optimus Prime Buzzworthy Bumblebee Voyager Class 102BB Optimus Prime
Studio Series Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz Studio Series Deluxe Class 86-01 Autobot Jazz Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
Studio Series Leader Class Shockwave Studio Series Leader Class 56 Shockwave Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
Studio Series Leader Class Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie Studio Series Leader Class 86-06 Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie Released as part of the same toyline as the previous version, just in completely new packaging that omits backdrops and ID numbers.
Legacy Core Class Autobot Hot Rod Kingdom Core Class Autobot Hot Rod
Legacy Core Class Optimus Prime Kingdom Core Class Optimus Prime The paint on the ion blaster pegs that connect with the hands or onto the truck have been removed.
Legacy Core Class Soundwave Kingdom Core Class Soundwave
Legacy Voyager Class Autobot Blaster & Eject Kingdom Voyager Class Autobot Blaster & Eject
Legacy Voyager Class Soundwave Siege Voyager Class Soundwave Removal of battle damage paint operations.
Legacy Leader Class Galvatron Kingdom Leader Class Galvatron Removal of battle damage paint operations.
Legacy Evolution Core Class Bomb-Burst Legacy Core Class Bomb-Burst
Legacy Evolution Core Class Starscream Kingdom Core Class Starscream
Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Dirge Earthrise Voyager Class Dirge Wings are molded in the base color rather than use painted plastic.
Legacy Evolution Leader Class Transmetal II Megatron Legacy Leader Class Transmetal II Megatron Wing claws are assembled correctly.
Legacy Evolution Leader Class Blitzwing Legacy Leader Class Blitzwing
Legacy United Leader Class G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime Legacy Leader Class Laser Optimus Prime
Legacy United Voyager Class Metalhawk Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Metalhawk More toy-accurate deco
Legacy United Deluxe Class Cosmos Legacy Deluxe Class Cosmos
Legacy United Deluxe Class Origin Bumblebee Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Class Origin Bumblebee
Legacy United Voyager Class Tarn Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Tarn
Legacy United Voyager Class Ramjet Earthrise Voyager Class Ramjet
Legacy United Leader Class Galaxy Shuttle Legacy Leader Class Galaxy Shuttle
Age of the Primes Deluxe Class Decepticon Crasher Legacy Deluxe Class Decepticon Crasher

Notes

  • Package refreshes have an unfortunate habit of showing up as "Pr" on retailer toy listings; this caused quite some confusion when leaked word of a Legacy "Soundwave Pr" led fans to expect a new toy of Prime Soundwave.

References

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