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The 2008 '''''Universe''''' is the second ''Transformers'' [[Franchise|franchise]] to use the name.  Like [[Universe (2003 franchise)|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line.  While the contemporary main line for this ''Universe'' is ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]],'' for some reason Hasbro has actually included a few ''Animated'' figures in it too.


[[Image:Universe2008Logo.jpg|center|300px]]
The franchise consists of:


The 2008 '''''Universe''''' is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name.  Like [[Universe (franchise)|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' line, currently the brand's flagship franchise.


Hasbro first announced the line at [[BotCon 2007]], stating that it would not have an overall story arc.  The line's primary (but not ''only'') focus will be on "realistic" vehicles, filling a gap left by the ending of the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line. The line's first offerings in 2008 will be a set of [[Generation 1]]- and ''[[Beast Wars]]''-inspired [[Robot Heroes]], and a continuation of the [[Classics]] toyline, now dubbed the Classic Series, in Deluxe and Ultra price points, with [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends]] and Voyager classes to follow.  In 2009, the packaging will gain a "25 Years" corner logo to commemorate ''Transformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki> 25th anniversary, as the toyline's offerings expand to include updates of key characters from every franchise. 
* A toyline
* A [[Universe (cartoon)|Flash-animated web cartoon]]


In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first wave of new Classics and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|original animated Transformers movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."
Additional fictional support has been provided by the [[All Hail Megatron|contemporaneous comic book series]], which uses a number of toy designs from the series.
 
Hasbro first announced the line at [[BotCon 2007|BotCon 2007]], stating that it would not have an overall story arc.  The "main" focus of the line are the [[Size class|price points]] Legends Class, Deluxe Class, Voyager Class and Ultra Class, which consist of new molds for "classic" characters from various previous lines, as well as redecos of existing toys from older lines (such as ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' and the 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line). In addition, there are also numerous store exclusive single and multi-packs, which also consist of redecos of toys from older lines.
 
Many of the new-mold toys are meant to feature "realistic" vehicle modes (a niche left otherwise unfilled after the end of the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 movie line]]), although that aspect has since been muddled with the introduction of Legends Class toys for characters from the current ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' line (which have not-so-realistic vehicle modes) and ''[[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]]'' characters (which have animal forms as their [[Alternate mode|alternate modes]], not vehicles). The ''G1 series'' also causes trouble, as suitcase-sized microcassetes aren't really that common, and flying spaceships aren't masters of disguise. Unless you're on Cybertron or something.
 
And just to break the vehicle-mode-based pattern completely, ''Universe'' also continues the non-transforming, super-cute ''[[Robot Heroes|Robot Heroes]]'' line.
 
The ''Universe'' toys are attributed to various "series". Those are:
 
 
*''Classic Series,'' continuing the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' franchise.  This is by far the most prevalent sub-line.
*''Generation 1 Series'' (alternatively also named ''G1 Series'' on some toys' packaging), rooted in the original ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' franchise. The exact difference between "Classic Series" and "Generation 1 Series" is unclear, and further muddled as the line progresses. However, the one thing that can be said is that some characters can have their G1 altmodes instead of the insistence that everyone is a vehicle, like [[Cyclonus (G1)|spaceships]] and [[Ravage (G1) toys|suitcase sized microcassetes]].
*''War Within Series,'' based on the ''[[The War Within|War Within]]'' comic. Thus far only used for one store exclusive two-pack.
*''Armada Series'', adding to the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' franchise.
*''Animated Series'', representing the ''Transformers Animated'' franchise.
*''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] Series''
*''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] Series''
*''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] Series''
*''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] Series''
 
In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first "Classic Series" wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|original animated Transformers movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."
 
In 2009, the packaging gained a "25 Years" corner logo to commemorate ''Transformers''' 25th anniversary, as the toyline's offerings expanded to include updates of key characters from every franchise.


Many of the figures in the Ultra price point will feature electronic light and sound. Each figure will come with the required batteries.
==Toys==
==Toys==
===Classic Series===
===General retail===
====Legends class====
====Legends Class====
*[[Brawn (G1)|Autobot Brawn]]
=====Wave 1=====
*[[Hound|Autobot Hound]]
[[Image:Universelegendsredalert.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Red Alert, a Legends Class toy.]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Onslaught|Onslaught]] (Classic Series)
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (Classic Series)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1) toys|Starscream]] (Classic Series)
*[[Onslaught]]
 
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
=====Wave 2=====
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] (Classic Series)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]] (Classic Series)
*[[Megatron (G1) toys|Megatron (G2)]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 3=====
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (''[[Transformers Animated|Animated]]'' Series)
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (''Animated'' Series)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (''Animated'' Series)
 
=====Wave 4=====
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] (''Animated'' Series)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (G1 Series)
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (G1 Series)
*[[Bumblebee (G1) toys|Bumblebee]] (G1 Series)
 
=====Wave 5=====
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Autobot Cosmos]] (G1 Series)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (G1 Series)
*[[Hot Rod toys|Rodimus]] (G1 Series)
*[[Wheelie|Autobot Wheelie]] (G1 Series)
 
====Deluxe Class====
=====Wave 1=====
[[Image:Universe AcidStorm toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Acid Storm, a Deluxe Class toy.]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (Classic Series)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (Classic Series)
*[[Octane|Tankor]] (Classic Series; an update of Octane, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])
 
=====Wave 2=====
*[[Acid Storm|Acid Storm]] (Classic Series)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 3=====
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (Classic Series)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (Classic Series)
*[[Bluestreak|Silverstreak]] (Classic Series, an update of Bluestreak, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])


====Deluxe class====
=====Wave 4=====
*[[Acid Storm]]
*[[Starscream (G1) toys|Starscream]] (Generation 1 Series; minor redeco of [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] Deluxe Starscream)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
* [[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] with [[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]] (Generation 1 Series)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
* [[Cheetor (BW) toys|Cheetor]] (Beast Wars Series)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]] (Generation 1 Series)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Silverstreak]]
*[[Sunstreaker]]
*[[Octane|Tankor]] (an update of Octane, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])


====Voyager class====
=====Wave 5=====
*[[Blades|Autobot Blades]]
* [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (Beast Wars Series)
*[[Blaster|Autobot Blaster]] with [[Blockrock|Blockrock Mini-Con]]!
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (Generation 1 Series)
*[[Dropshot (Universe)|Decepticon Dropshot]]
*[[Heavy Load (Universe)|Decepticon Heavy Load]] with [[Drillbit|Drillbit Mini-Con]]!
*Nemesis Prime (San Diego Comic Convention Exclusive)


====Ultra class====
=====Wave 6=====
*[[Onslaught]]
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*[[Powerglide]]
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&lt;td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"&gt;&lt;div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;"&gt;[[Image:Notyetbox.gif|left|100px|Or you could pick... WHAT&#39;S IN THE BOX.]]
'''This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available.'''
 
 
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;/center&gt;
* [[Hot Shot (Armada) toys|Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (Armada Series)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Autobot Ratchet]] (Generation 1 Series)
 
====Voyager Class====
=====Wave 1=====
[[Image:Heavydutyuniversetoy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Heavy Load, a Voyager Class toy.]]
*[[Blaster (G1)|Autobot Blaster]] with Mini-Con [[Blockrock|Blockrock]] (Classic Series)
*[[Heavy Load (Universe)|Decepticon Heavy Load]] with Mini-Con [[Drill Bit (Universe)|Drill Bit]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 2=====
*[[Blades|Autobot Blades]] (Classic Series)
*[[Dropshot (G1)|Decepticon Dropshot]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 3=====
*[[Tread Bolt|Tread Bolt]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 4=====
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (Generation 2 Series)
*[[Vector Prime|Vector Prime]] (Cybertron Series)
 
=====Wave 5=====
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] (Cybertron Series)
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] (Beast Wars Series)
 
====Ultra Class====
=====Wave 1=====
[[Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Onslaught, an Ultra Class toy.]]
*[[Onslaught|Onslaught]] (Classic Series)
*[[Powerglide|Powerglide]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 2=====
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 3=====
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] (Classic Series)
 
=====Wave 4=====
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&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"&gt;&lt;div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;"&gt;[[Image:Notyetbox.gif|left|100px|Or you could pick... WHAT&#39;S IN THE BOX.]]
'''This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available.'''
 
 
&lt;/div&gt;
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* [[Bruticus (RID)|Predacon Bruticus]] (Robots in Disguise Series)
 
====Robot Heroes====
=====Wave 1=====
[[Image:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Robot Heroes Megatron and Rattrap.]]
*[[Rattrap|Rattrap]] &amp;  [[Megatron (BW) toys|Megatron]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
*[[Cheetor (BW) toys|Cheetor]] &amp;  [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] &amp;  [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] &amp;  [[Blitzwing (G1)| Blitzwing]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
 
=====Wave 2=====
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] &amp; [[Rumble (G1)| Decepticon Rumble]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] &amp; [[Waspinator|Waspinator]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
*[[Optimus Primal toys|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Tarantulas|Predacon Tarantulas]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
 
=====Wave 3=====
*[[Blaster (G1)|Autobot Blaster]] &amp; [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] &amp; [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] &amp; [[Megatron (BW) toys|(Transmetal) Megatron]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
 
=====Wave 4=====
*[[Cheetor (BW) toys|Cheetor]] &amp; [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] (''Beast Machines'' Series)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] &amp; [[Bombshell|Hardshell]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Slag (G1)|Snarl]] &amp; [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
 
=====Future waves=====
&lt;center&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"&gt;&lt;div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;"&gt;[[Image:Notyetbox.gif|left|100px|Or you could pick... WHAT&#39;S IN THE BOX.]]
'''This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available.'''
 
 
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;/center&gt;
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Super Optimus Prime]] &amp; [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] (''Robots in Disguise'' Series)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] &amp; [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Ricochet (G1 Autobot)|Ricochet]] &amp; [[Predaking|Predaking]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
*[[Tigatron|Tigatron]] &amp; [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] (''Beast Wars'' Series)
*[[Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]] &amp; [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] (''Beast Machines'' Series)
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]] &amp; [[Deathsaurus|Dessaras]] (''Generation 1'' Series)
 
====More than Meets the Eye 25th Anniversary Pack====
* [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|25th Anniversary Optimus Prime Pack]] (G1 Series)
 
===Exclusives===
====Costco exclusives====
* Ultra Twin-Pack (Cybertron Series) contains:
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]]  (unchanged ''Cybertron: Galaxy Force'' Leader Class Optimus Prime)
* [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]  (unchanged ''Cybertron'' Voyager Class Crumplezone)
 
 
====Hasbro Toy Shop exclusives====
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] (Classic Series)
 
&lt;div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;"&gt;'''Note:''' ''This toy was originally sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop|Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, and was later offered on the online store's website. It was also available as a non-exclusive mass retail release in Hong Kong and Malaysia.''&lt;/div&gt;
*SE-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]] (Special Edition)
*SE-02 [[Megatron (G1) toys|Megatron]] (Special Edition)
*SE-03 [[Drag Strip|Drag Strip]] (Special Edition)
*SE-04 [[Overkill|Overkill]] (Special Edition)
 
&lt;div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;"&gt;'''Note:''' ''According to Hasbro, the "Special Editions" were originally intended for the non-Japanese Asian market, but were also made available to Western fans via the [[Hasbro Toy Shop|Hasbro Toy Shop]] website as well. They have also been released at general retail in Australia.''&lt;/div&gt;
====Kmart exclusives====
[[Image:Kmart suppressor toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Suppressor, an exclusive Armada Series Mini-Con.]]
*Mini-Con 12-Pack (Armada Series), contains:
*[[Safeguard Team|Safeguard Team]]
*[[Flatfoot|Flatfoot]]
*[[Heavytread|Heavytread]]
*[[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]]
 
*[[Overcast Team|Overcast Team]]
*[[Boltflash|Boltflash]]
*[[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]]
 
*[[Landslide Team|Landslide Team]]
*[[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]]
*[[Bodyblock|Bodyblock]]
*[[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]]
 
*[[Ransack Team|Ransack Team]]
*[[Blight (Universe)|Blight]]
*[[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]]
*[[Suppressor|Supressor]]
 
 
 
&lt;div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;"&gt;'''Note:''' ''This twelve-pack is also available as a Woolworths exclusive in the United Kingdom and a Zellers AND Toys R' Us exclusive in Canada.''&lt;/div&gt;
====Sam's Club exclusives====
* Battle for the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] Deluxe five-pack, (Cybertron Series) contains:
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] (minor ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' homage [[Redeco|redeco]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Con Optimus Prime)
*[[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] (unchanged ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class Blurr)
* [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] (unchanged ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Class Longrack)
* [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] (unchanged ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Class Runamuck)
* [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]]  (unchanged ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Class Buzzsaw)
 
 
====Target exclusives====
'''Legends 5-packs'''
 
 
*Aerial Rivals (Classic Series), contains:
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
*[[Blades|Autobot Blades]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
 
 
*Special Team Leaders (Classic Series), contains:
*[[Hot Spot (G1)|Autobot Hot Zone]] (an update of Hot Spot, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])
*[[Hun-Gurrr|Hun-Gurrr]]
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
*[[Scattershot|Scattorshot]] (an update of Scattershot, not named so due to [[Trademark|trademark issues]])
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]


====Multipacks====
*Target exclusive Legends 5-packs
**Aerial Rivals
***[[Air Raid]]
***[[Blades|Autobot Blades]]
***[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
***[[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
***[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
**Leadership Team
***[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]]
***[[Hun-Gurrr]]
***[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
***[[Scattershot]]
***[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]


*Target exclusive Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-Packs
[[Image:Universe 2008 Ratbat toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Ratbat, an exclusive War Within Series Deluxe toy.]]
**[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] vs. [[Roadbuster|Autobot Roadbuster]]
'''Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-packs'''
**[[Springer]] vs. [[Ratbat]]
 


===Armada Series===
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] vs. [[Roadbuster|Autobot Roadbuster]] (G1 Series)
*Mini-Con 12-Pack (K-Mart Exclusive)
*[[Springer|Springer]] vs. [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (War Within Series)
**[[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]]
**[[Blight (Universe)|Blight]]
**[[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]]
**[[Bodyblock]]
**[[Boltflash]]
**[[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]]
**[[Flatfoot]]
**[[Heavytread]]
**[[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]]
**[[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]]
**[[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]]
**[[Suppressor]]


===25th Anniversary===
&lt;div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;"&gt;'''Note:''' ''All of the above are available as Zellers exclusives in Canada.''&lt;/div&gt;
====Deluxe class====
====Toys"R"Us exclusives====
* [[Hound|Autobot Hound]] with [[Ravage]]
=====Ultra Class=====
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]
* [[Countdown (G1)|Autobot Countdown]] (Generation 1 Series)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]]
* [[Darkwing|Darkwind]] (Generation 1 Series)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]


====Other====
&lt;center&gt;
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|25th Anniversary Optimus Prime Pack]]
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===Robot Heroes===
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"&gt;&lt;div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;"&gt;[[Image:Notyetbox.gif|left|100px|Or you could pick... WHAT&#39;S IN THE BOX.]]
'''This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available.'''
 
 
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;/center&gt;
=====Supreme Class=====
* [[Unicron|Unicron]] (unchanged Supreme Class ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Unicron in new packaging) (Armada Series)
 
===International releases===
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (G1 Series) five-pack, contains:
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
*[[Slingshot|Airazor]]
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]]


====G1====
*[[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus]] (G1 Series) five-pack, contains:
*''G1'' [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] & [[Rumble (G1)| Rumble]]
*[[Blast Off|Blast Off]]
*''G1'' [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] &  [[Blitzwing (G1)| Blitzwing]]
*[[Brawl (G1)|Decepticon Brawl]]
*''G1'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] &  [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Onslaught|Onslaught]]
*''G1'' [[Blaster]] & [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]
*''G1'' [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] & [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]]


====Beast Wars/Machines====
*''Beast Wars'' [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] &  [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*''Beast Wars'' [[Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]] & [[Tarantulas|Tarantulas]]
*''Beast Wars'' [[Rattrap|Rattrap]] &  [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]
*''Beast Wars'' [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] & [[Waspinator|Waspinator]]
*''Beast Wars'' [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] & [[Megatron (BW)|Transmetal Megatron]]
*''Beast Machines'' [[Cheetor (BM)|Cheetor]] & [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]


&lt;div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;"&gt;'''Note:''' ''These five-packs have thus far only been released in Australia and Singapore. It's unclear whether they're also going to be released in ''Universe'' packaging in North America, since Superion has been announced to be released in North America as a Target [[Exclusive|exclusive]] under the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toy line.''&lt;/div&gt;
==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page]


[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's Transformers Universe front page]


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The 2008 Universe is the second Transformers franchise to use the name. Like the previous franchise, this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line. While the contemporary main line for this Universe is Transformers Animated, for some reason Hasbro has actually included a few Animated figures in it too.

The franchise consists of:


Additional fictional support has been provided by the contemporaneous comic book series, which uses a number of toy designs from the series.

Hasbro first announced the line at BotCon 2007, stating that it would not have an overall story arc. The "main" focus of the line are the price points Legends Class, Deluxe Class, Voyager Class and Ultra Class, which consist of new molds for "classic" characters from various previous lines, as well as redecos of existing toys from older lines (such as Cybertron and the 2006 Classics line). In addition, there are also numerous store exclusive single and multi-packs, which also consist of redecos of toys from older lines.

Many of the new-mold toys are meant to feature "realistic" vehicle modes (a niche left otherwise unfilled after the end of the 2007 movie line), although that aspect has since been muddled with the introduction of Legends Class toys for characters from the current Animated line (which have not-so-realistic vehicle modes) and Beast Wars characters (which have animal forms as their alternate modes, not vehicles). The G1 series also causes trouble, as suitcase-sized microcassetes aren't really that common, and flying spaceships aren't masters of disguise. Unless you're on Cybertron or something.

And just to break the vehicle-mode-based pattern completely, Universe also continues the non-transforming, super-cute Robot Heroes line.

The Universe toys are attributed to various "series". Those are:


  • Classic Series, continuing the Classics franchise. This is by far the most prevalent sub-line.
  • Generation 1 Series (alternatively also named G1 Series on some toys' packaging), rooted in the original Generation 1 franchise. The exact difference between "Classic Series" and "Generation 1 Series" is unclear, and further muddled as the line progresses. However, the one thing that can be said is that some characters can have their G1 altmodes instead of the insistence that everyone is a vehicle, like spaceships and suitcase sized microcassetes.
  • War Within Series, based on the War Within comic. Thus far only used for one store exclusive two-pack.
  • Armada Series, adding to the Armada franchise.
  • Animated Series, representing the Transformers Animated franchise.
  • Beast Wars Series
  • Beast Machines Series
  • Robots in Disguise Series
  • Cybertron Series

In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new Universe line, featuring a preview of the first "Classic Series" wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime from the original animated Transformers movie. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was "They were always real to me."

In 2009, the packaging gained a "25 Years" corner logo to commemorate Transformers' 25th anniversary, as the toyline's offerings expanded to include updates of key characters from every franchise.

Toys

General retail

Legends Class

Wave 1
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Red Alert, a Legends Class toy.
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5

Deluxe Class

Wave 1
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Acid Storm, a Deluxe Class toy.
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6

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Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

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Voyager Class

Wave 1
Heavy Load, a Voyager Class toy.
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5

Ultra Class

Wave 1
Onslaught, an Ultra Class toy.
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4

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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available.


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Robot Heroes

Wave 1
Robot Heroes Megatron and Rattrap.
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Future waves

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More than Meets the Eye 25th Anniversary Pack

Exclusives

Costco exclusives

  • Ultra Twin-Pack (Cybertron Series) contains:
  • Optimus Prime (unchanged Cybertron: Galaxy Force Leader Class Optimus Prime)
  • Crumplezone (unchanged Cybertron Voyager Class Crumplezone)


Hasbro Toy Shop exclusives

<div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">Note: This toy was originally sold at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, and was later offered on the online store's website. It was also available as a non-exclusive mass retail release in Hong Kong and Malaysia.</div>

<div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">Note: According to Hasbro, the "Special Editions" were originally intended for the non-Japanese Asian market, but were also made available to Western fans via the Hasbro Toy Shop website as well. They have also been released at general retail in Australia.</div>

Kmart exclusives

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Suppressor, an exclusive Armada Series Mini-Con.


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Sam's Club exclusives


Target exclusives

Legends 5-packs




Ratbat, an exclusive War Within Series Deluxe toy.

Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-packs


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Toys"R"Us exclusives

Ultra Class

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Supreme Class
  • Unicron (unchanged Supreme Class Armada Unicron in new packaging) (Armada Series)

International releases


<div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">Note: These five-packs have thus far only been released in Australia and Singapore. It's unclear whether they're also going to be released in Universe packaging in North America, since Superion has been announced to be released in North America as a Target exclusive under the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy line.</div>

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