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'''''Generations''''' is a line of [[size class|Deluxe Class]] figures launched in 2010. Like the earlier 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' and 2008 [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] lines, along with much of the 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] line, it aims to recreate older Transformers characters as new toys and celebrate the history of the brand. Unlike ''Universe'', there are no series or other indications on the toys' [[packaging]] regarding which [[continuity]] the characters hail from. This seems to follow Hasbro's recent trend of leaving as much of that kind of information as possible up to the imagination of the purchaser. | '''''Generations''''' is a line of [[size class|Deluxe Class]] figures launched in 2010. Like the earlier 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' and 2008 [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] lines, along with much of the 2010 [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] line, it aims to recreate older Transformers characters as new toys and celebrate the history of the brand. Unlike ''Universe'', there are no series or other indications on the toys' [[packaging]] regarding which [[continuity]] the characters hail from. This seems to follow Hasbro's recent trend of leaving as much of that kind of information as possible up to the imagination of the purchaser. | ||
The range includes designs from the video game ''[[War for Cybertron]]'' with the ambiguous prefix "Cybertronian". | The range includes designs from the video game ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' with the ambiguous prefix "Cybertronian". | ||
Early releases advertised for [[The Hub]]. | Early releases advertised for [[The Hub]]. | ||
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* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] | * [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] | ||
== Wave 9 == | ====Wave 9==== | ||
* [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]] | * [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkheap]] | ||
* [[Black Shadow |Sky Shadow]] | * [[Black Shadow |Sky Shadow]] | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 22 July 2011
| The name or term "Generations" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Generations (disambiguation). |
Generations is a line of Deluxe Class figures launched in 2010. Like the earlier 2006 Classics and 2008 Universe lines, along with much of the 2010 Transformers line, it aims to recreate older Transformers characters as new toys and celebrate the history of the brand. Unlike Universe, there are no series or other indications on the toys' packaging regarding which continuity the characters hail from. This seems to follow Hasbro's recent trend of leaving as much of that kind of information as possible up to the imagination of the purchaser.
The range includes designs from the video game War for Cybertron with the ambiguous prefix "Cybertronian".
Early releases advertised for The Hub.
Toys
General retail
Wave 1
- Cybertronian Bumblebee
- Cybertronian Optimus Prime
- Drift
- Thrust (redeco of Gentei! Gentei! Thrust)
Toys R Us and online retailers like Entertainment Earth and BigBadToyStore received special cases containing only Cybertronian Optimus Prime and Cybertronian Bumblebee as a promotional tie in for the release of the War for Cybertron video game before the general release of the Generations toyline.
Wave 2
Wave 3
- Cybertronian Soundwave
- Red Alert (retool of Universe Sideswipe)
Wave 4
Wave 5
- Cliffjumper (retool/redeco of Cybertronian Bumblebee)
- Skullgrin (retool/redeco of Darkmount)
- Thunderwing
Wave 6
Wave 7
- Thundercracker (redeco of Classics Starscream)
- Wheeljack (retool of 2010 Transformers Tracks)
Wave 8
Wave 9
Notes
- Clicking "War For Cybertron Toys" on Hasbro's War For Cybertron webpage brings up the whole "Generations" toyline. Looking for War For Cybertron toys? Here you go.
- Since all the toys in the Generations toyline are Deluxe-sized, the Difficulty Level bar on the front packaging (which indicates how hard it is to convert a toy from mode to mode) now denotes each individual toy's challenge level (Cybertronian Bumblebee, for example, is a Level 4, while Thrust is a Level 2).
- The plastic-coated wire twist-ties, which were normally used to secure a toy in its packaging in past toylines, have been replaced with rattan tie-downs. The paper-based tie-downs are also used in the 2010 Transformers toy line.
- The 2010 Transformers toy line, particularly the Reveal the Shield subline imprint, contains several toys with a design aesthetic similar to the Generations line. This led to confusion when fan expectations were contradicted by official Hasbro announcements. In fact, Generations Wheeljack is a retool of Reveal the Shield Turbo Tracks.
