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Beginning in [[2023]], '''''Transformers Retro''''' is another in a [[Generation 1 reissues|long line of reissue series]] designed to get toys from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''The Transformers'' toyline]] into the hands of kids and collectors, but with a twist: these original toy molds are presented in decos based on their [[show-accuracy|animated appearances]], some for the first time ever. Chrome parts of the original figures are replaced by pale grey plastic, and [[Tampograph|tampographs]] take the place of the original stickers.
Beginning in [[2023]], '''''Transformers Retro''''' is another in a [[Generation 1 reissues|long line of reissue series]] designed to get toys from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''The Transformers'' toyline]] into the hands of kids and collectors, but with a twist: these original toy molds are presented in decos based on their [[show-accuracy|animated appearances]], some for the first time ever. Chrome parts of the original figures are replaced by pale grey plastic, and [[Tampograph|tampographs]] take the place of the original stickers.


''Transformers Retro'' toys are [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States.
''Transformers Retro'' toys are [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States. The packaging designs for these toys make no reference to "Retro," with that naming coming from the Walmart and Pulse product listings.
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The packaging designs for these toys make no reference to "Retro," with that naming only found on Walmart product websites. The first four waves, released throughout 2023, were packaged in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''-themed boxes, but for the occasion of the ''Transformers'' franchise's 40th anniversary, 2024's two waves of product instead sported packaging inspired by original ''The Transformers'' toyline's initial look.
==Toys==
===''The Transformers: The Movie''===
The first four waves, released throughout 2023, were packaged in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''-themed boxes.


Beginning with 2025's offerings, debuting in wave 7, the line switched from cartoon-accurate redecos of vintage figures to vintage-toy-inspired redecoes of modern ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' toys instead.
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==Toys==
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===''The Transformers''===
For the occasion of the ''Transformers'' franchise's 40th anniversary, 2024's two waves of product instead sported packaging inspired by original ''The Transformers'' toyline's initial look.
 
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===''Generations'' stylee===
Beginning with 2025's offerings, the line switched from cartoon-accurate redecos of vintage figures to vintage-toy-inspired redecoes of modern ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' toys instead, while still keeping the previous year's 1980s inspired package design.
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Revision as of 11:03, 3 May 2025

This article is about . For other uses of "Retro", see Retro (disambiguation)|The name or term "Retro" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Retro (disambiguation).}}
A hot pink Hot Rod. And it only took 37 years!

Beginning in 2023, Transformers Retro is another in a long line of reissue series designed to get toys from the original The Transformers toyline into the hands of kids and collectors, but with a twist: these original toy molds are presented in decos based on their animated appearances, some for the first time ever. Chrome parts of the original figures are replaced by pale grey plastic, and tampographs take the place of the original stickers.

Transformers Retro toys are exclusive to Walmart and Hasbro Pulse in the United States. The packaging designs for these toys make no reference to "Retro," with that naming coming from the Walmart and Pulse product listings.

Toys

The Transformers: The Movie

The first four waves, released throughout 2023, were packaged in The Transformers: The Movie-themed boxes.

Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4
Retro Autobot Hound

The Transformers

For the occasion of the Transformers franchise's 40th anniversary, 2024's two waves of product instead sported packaging inspired by original The Transformers toyline's initial look.

Wave 5 Wave 6
Retro Optimus Prime

Generations stylee

Beginning with 2025's offerings, the line switched from cartoon-accurate redecos of vintage figures to vintage-toy-inspired redecoes of modern Transformers: Generations toys instead, while still keeping the previous year's 1980s inspired package design.

Wave 7
Retro Autobot Gears