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'''Legends''' is a [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] subline sold exclusively at [[Kmart]] in 1989, consisting of the four [[Classic Pretender|Classic Pretenders]] ([[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]) without their [[Pretender]] shells.
:''Legends are a cross-factional [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''


All four were also available in a box set together in Japan.
'''Legends''' is a [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] subline, available exclusively at [[Kmart]] in 1989.  It consists of the four [[Classic Pretender|Classic Pretenders]], but each was sold carded without their [[Pretender]] shells.


All four were also available in a box set in Japan.
==Toys==
===Generation 1 (US)===
* '''Legends''' (1989)
** [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
** [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
** [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
** [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
:The four Legends toys, being the same as the Pretender Classics, are simplified re-imaginings of characters from the early years of Generation 1.  Rendered entirely in plastic, they are designed to fit into a Pretender shell.  Their standardized size means that while Grimlock got quite a bit smaller, Bumblebee actually grew a bit.
===Generation 1 (Japan)===
All four figures were released together in a windowed gift set, unaltered from their US counterparts, in 1989.
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==Notes==
* Oddly, the [[Sticker|decal sheet]] for each figure was unaltered from their boxed release, which means they included the decals designed for each robot's Pretender shell (i.e. Jazz and Bumblebee's helmet visors, and large faction symbols for each ).  The on-package instructions were altered to show where to apply these otherwise superfluous stickers. 
* Additionally, Bumblebee and Jazz swapped weapons between their Pretender Classics and Legends releases.
==External links==
::* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]
::* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm Pretender Legends at TFU.info]
::* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm Legends Grimlock at TFU.info]
::* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm Legends Starscream at TFU.info]


[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]

Revision as of 17:01, 25 September 2012

The name or term "Legends" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Legends (disambiguation).
Legends are a cross-factional subgroup from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Legends is a Generation 1 subline, available exclusively at Kmart in 1989. It consists of the four Classic Pretenders, but each was sold carded without their Pretender shells.

All four were also available in a box set in Japan.

Toys

Generation 1 (US)

The four Legends toys, being the same as the Pretender Classics, are simplified re-imaginings of characters from the early years of Generation 1. Rendered entirely in plastic, they are designed to fit into a Pretender shell. Their standardized size means that while Grimlock got quite a bit smaller, Bumblebee actually grew a bit.

Generation 1 (Japan)

All four figures were released together in a windowed gift set, unaltered from their US counterparts, in 1989.


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Notes

  • Oddly, the decal sheet for each figure was unaltered from their boxed release, which means they included the decals designed for each robot's Pretender shell (i.e. Jazz and Bumblebee's helmet visors, and large faction symbols for each ). The on-package instructions were altered to show where to apply these otherwise superfluous stickers.
  • Additionally, Bumblebee and Jazz swapped weapons between their Pretender Classics and Legends releases.