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===[[Autobot Cars|Heroics]]===
===[[Autobot Cars|Heroics]]===
These versions of the Autobot Cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both robot and vehicle modes.
These versions of the Autobot Cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both [[robot mode|robot]] and [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s.


:*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Tigre)
:*[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Tigre)
:*[[Inferno (G1)#Generation 2 2|Inferno]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''')
:*[[Inferno (G1)#Generation 2|Inferno]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''')
:*[[Sideswipe (G1)#Generation 2 2|Sideswipe]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Freccia)
:*[[Sideswipe (G1)#Generation 2|Sideswipe]] ('''UK/E/P'''; '''I''': Freccia)


{{note|The Autobot Cars were sold as "Heroics" in UK/E/P regions and as "Eroici Autorobots" in Italy.}}
{{note|The Autobot Cars were sold as "Heroics" in UK/E/P regions and as "Eroici Autorobots" in Italy.}}
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===Rotorbots===
===Rotorbots===
[[Image:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Piranha]]
[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|Piranha]]
The European-market release of [[Rotor Force]]. Each toy has a wind-up "engine" that, when activated, spins the detachable "rotor" disc at high speeds, sending the disc flying to some pretty impressive heights.
The European-market release of [[Rotor Force]]. Each toy has a wind-up "engine" that, when activated, spins the detachable "rotor" disc at high speeds, sending the disc flying to some pretty impressive heights.


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===Sparkabots===
===Sparkabots===
[[Image:Blaze-toy.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Blaze]]
[[File:Blaze-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|Blaze]]
The only "new" product [[exclusive]] to the European 1994 ''Generation 2'' line, these are [[redeco]]s of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sparkabot]]s and [[Firecon]]s. These toys fire "cold" sparks when rolled along in vehicle/beast mode.
The only "new" product [[exclusive]] to the European 1994 ''Generation 2'' line, these are [[redeco]]s of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sparkabot]]s and [[Firecon]]s. These toys fire "cold" sparks when rolled along in vehicle/[[beast mode]].


'''Autobots'''
'''Autobots'''
:* [[Fizzle|Blaze]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Desert_racing_buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Fizzle|Blaze]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Desert racing buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] — Drag-racing "funny" car
:* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] — Drag-racing "funny" car


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===Obliterators===
===Obliterators===
[[Image:G2-toy Clench.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Colossus]]
[[File:G2-toy Clench.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Colossus]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Obliterator]]s, only with new character names for some reason we have yet to discern. Each massive vehicle's back end separates from the main robot portion and converts to a missile-launching battle platform.
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Obliterator]]s, only with new character names for some reason we have yet to discern. Each massive vehicle's back end separates from the main robot portion and converts to a missile-launching battle platform.


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===Lightformers / Trakkons===
===Lightformers / Trakkons===
[[Image:G1-toy-Ironfist.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Ironfist]]
[[File:G1-toy-Ironfist.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|Ironfist]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Lightformer]]s and [[Trakkon]]s. Each toy comes with a massive artillery platform usable in both modes. These platforms use a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you look through their targeting scopes (even though Fearswoop is the only one with a double-barreled blaster).
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Lightformer]]s and [[Trakkon]]s. Each toy comes with a massive artillery platform usable in both modes. These platforms use a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you look through their targeting scopes (even though Fearswoop is the only one with a double-barreled blaster).


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===Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers===
===Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers===
[[Image:G2-toy Hydradread.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Hydradread]]
[[File:G2-toy Hydradread.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|Hydradread]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Aquaspeeder]]s and [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtrooper]]s. Each toy comes with a pump-fed water-shooting cannon usable in both modes. The Aquaspeeders were used to make the [[Color Changer]]s in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|American ''Generation 2'' toyline]].
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Aquaspeeder]]s and [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtrooper]]s. Each toy comes with a pump-fed water-shooting cannon usable in both modes. The Aquaspeeders were used to make the [[Color Changer]]s in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|American ''Generation 2'' toyline]].


'''Autobot Aquaspeeders'''
'''Autobot Aquaspeeders'''
:* [[Aquafend]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Desert_racing_buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Aquafend]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Desert racing buggy|Baja desert racing buggy]]
:* [[Deluge (G1)|Deluge]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Le Mans racer|Mazda 787B Le Mans race car]]
:* [[Deluge (G1)|Deluge]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Le Mans racer|Mazda 787B Le Mans race car]]
:* [[Jetstorm (G1)|Jetstorm]] — Peugeot 405 T16 rally car
:* [[Jetstorm (G1)|Jetstorm]] — Peugeot 405 T16 rally car
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===Axelerators / Skyscorchers===
===Axelerators / Skyscorchers===
[[Image:G2-toy Turbofire.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Hotrider]]
[[File:G2-toy Turbofire.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|Hotrider]]
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s. Each robot uses a hand-held cannon made of part of their vehicle mode; the Axelerators use their [[chrome]]d engine-blocks, while the Skyscorchers use their under-slung radar assemblies. The Axelerators continue to use transparent-maroon plastic for their windshields and robot eyes, as opposed to the US versions' smoky-gray transparent plastic.
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" [[Axelerator]]s and [[Skyscorcher]]s. Each robot uses a hand-held cannon made of part of their vehicle mode; the Axelerators use their [[chrome]]d engine-blocks, while the Skyscorchers use their under-slung radar assemblies. The Axelerators continue to use transparent-maroon plastic for their windshields and robot eyes, as opposed to the US versions' smoky-gray transparent plastic.


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:* [[Rapido]] — Peugeot Quasar concept car
:* [[Rapido]] — Peugeot Quasar concept car
:* [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray]]
:* [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevrolet Corvette Stingray]]
:* [[Windbreaker|Zap]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#Chevy_Camaro|Chevrolet Camaro Z28]]
:* [[Windbreaker|Zap]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Camaro|Chevrolet Camaro Z28]]


'''Decepticon Skyscorchers'''
'''Decepticon Skyscorchers'''
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:* [[Afterburner (G2)|Snipe]] — Lockheed F-104G Starfighter jet
:* [[Afterburner (G2)|Snipe]] — Lockheed F-104G Starfighter jet
:* [[Terradive (G2)|Terradive]] — Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II jet
:* [[Terradive (G2)|Terradive]] — Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II jet
:* [[Windrazor (G2)|Tornado]] — [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#F-16_Fighting_Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet]]
:* [[Windrazor (G2)|Tornado]] — [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-16 Fighting Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet]]
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Revision as of 00:14, 9 February 2015
Generation 1 continuity family
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In 1994, Hasbro UK and Hasbro International followed Hasbro's lead and released the Generation 2 line.

1994

The overwhelming bulk of this year's product was made up of repackaged re-releases of 1993 product from both the European and American toylines, the latter being "new" to most European markets, and newly-developed toys released concurrently with the American market.

This year's releases started the trend of the European toys having extremely condensed on-package bios, as some specs only had the figure's name, function and motto. Many quotes were changed from their previous releases as well.

Heroics

These versions of the Autobot Cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both robot and vehicle modes.

The Autobot Cars were sold as "Heroics" in UK/E/P regions and as "Eroici Autorobots" in Italy.

Dinobots

  • Grimlock (Blue deco only) (I: Tiran)
  • Slag (Green deco only) (I: Tricex)
  • Snarl (Red deco only) (I: Stego)
The Dinobots were sold as "Dinorobots" in Italy.

Skyraiders

The Decepticon Planes were sold as "Skyraiders" in UK/E/P regions and as "Aerei Distructors" in Italy.

Rotorbots

Piranha

The European-market release of Rotor Force. Each toy has a wind-up "engine" that, when activated, spins the detachable "rotor" disc at high speeds, sending the disc flying to some pretty impressive heights.

Autobots

Decepticons


Illuminators

The European-market release of Laser Rods. They feature clear plastic swords and a small red LED light that can peg into the bottom of the fist holding the sword to give the illusion that it is a "laser sword". In vehicle mode, the light serves to illuminate a transparent engine block

Autobots

  • Electro — Ford pickup truck hot rod
  • Volt — Ford Coupe hot rod

Decepticons

  • Fireball — Ford Panel Wagon hot rod
  • Hotrod — Ford "Deuce Coupe" hot rod

Heroes

Identical to the US Heroes, except the "Optimus Prime" and "Megatron Rules" text was removed from the chest stickers.

Autobot

Decepticon

Others

Autobot

Decepticons


Sparkabots

Blaze

The only "new" product exclusive to the European 1994 Generation 2 line, these are redecos of the Generation 1 Sparkabots and Firecons. These toys fire "cold" sparks when rolled along in vehicle/beast mode.

Autobots

Decepticons


Obliterators

Colossus

Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Obliterators, only with new character names for some reason we have yet to discern. Each massive vehicle's back end separates from the main robot portion and converts to a missile-launching battle platform.

Autobots

  • Spark (formerly "Pyro") — Carmichael Cobra airport crash truck

Decepticons

  • Colossus (formerly "Clench") — Long-nosed truck cab


Lightformers / Trakkons

Ironfist

Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Lightformers and Trakkons. Each toy comes with a massive artillery platform usable in both modes. These platforms use a combination of light-piping and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you look through their targeting scopes (even though Fearswoop is the only one with a double-barreled blaster).

Autobot Lightformers

  • Deftwing — Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet
  • Ironfist — AM General M998 Humvee military off-road vehicle

Decepticon Trakkons

  • Calcar — Off-road Cabriolet buggy
  • Fearswoop — Lockheed-Martin YF-22 fighter jet


Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers

Hydradread

Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Aquaspeeders and Stormtroopers. Each toy comes with a pump-fed water-shooting cannon usable in both modes. The Aquaspeeders were used to make the Color Changers in the American Generation 2 toyline.

Autobot Aquaspeeders

Decepticon Stormtroopers


Axelerators / Skyscorchers

Hotrider

Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Axelerators and Skyscorchers. Each robot uses a hand-held cannon made of part of their vehicle mode; the Axelerators use their chromed engine-blocks, while the Skyscorchers use their under-slung radar assemblies. The Axelerators continue to use transparent-maroon plastic for their windshields and robot eyes, as opposed to the US versions' smoky-gray transparent plastic.

Autobot Axelerators

Decepticon Skyscorchers


1995

Gobots

Autobots

Decepticons

The Go-Bots were sold as "Gobots" in UK/E/P regions, as "Gobots / Turbo-Transfo" in F/NL/D regions, and as "Tecnobots" in Italy.

Mini-Jets

Decepticons

The Cyberjets were sold as "Mini-Jets" in UK/E/P regions and as "Mini-Jets / Les Pirates du Ciel" in F/NL/D regions.

Powermasters

These were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with Hasbro's Rhode Island address.

Autobots

  • Ironhide (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Ironhide / Depisteur; I: Proton)
  • Meanstreak (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Meanstreak / Fulgure; I: Rocket)

Decepticons

  • Bulletbike (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Bulletbike / Side-Car; I: Superbike)
  • Staxx (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Staxx / Routard; I: Tuono)
The Power Masters were sold as "Powermasters" [sic] in UK/E/P regions, as "Powermasters / Les Maitres [sic] du Bitume" in F/NL/D regions and as "Turbomasters" in Italy.

Lasercycless

Autobot

Decepticon

The Laser Cycles were sold as "Lasercycles" [sic] in UK/E/P regions and as "Motolasers" in Italy.

Auto Rollers

Decepticons

  • Dirtbag (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Dirtbag / Chantier; I: Rollo)
  • Roadblock (UK/E/P;F/NL/D: Roadblock / Bulldo; I: Macigno)
The Auto Rollers were sold as "Autorollers" in UK/E/P regions, as "Autorollers / Auto-Transformers" in F/NL/D regions, and as "Excavators" in Italy.

Others

Autobot

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