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When on [[Earth]], a [[Transformer]] typically finds a wide variety of [[human]] vehicles matching their general body plan and size available to adopt as a disguise mode. Although there are many thousands of options available, certain specific models of vehicle, however, are very popular disguises, seeing repeated use across multiple individuals and [[Continuity|continuities]].
When on [[Earth]], a [[Transformer]] typically finds a wide variety of [[human]] vehicles matching their general body plan and size available to adopt as a disguise mode. Although there are many thousands of options available, certain specific models of vehicle, however, are very popular disguises, seeing repeated use across multiple individuals and [[Continuity|continuities]].


'''TFWiki.net: The Transformers Wiki''' has certain requirements for a vehicle model to be listed here. There must be at least '''three unique toy molds''' (or in-fiction appearances, in the case of non-toy bodies/characters) that share the model. There must also be at least '''one unique character per mold'''. Certain models are "lumped" together, such as the case for the Mazda RX car series, which includes the RX-7 and RX-8 types.  This also, of course, takes into account the various fudging of the designs that are done in order to get a robot mode out of the toy, as well as avoid having to pay a licensing fee to the actual manufacturers (in most instances).
'''TFWiki.net: The Transformers Wiki''' has certain requirements for a vehicle model to be listed here. There must be at least '''three unique toy molds''' (or in-fiction appearances, in the case of non-toy bodies/characters) that share the model. There must also be at least '''one unique character per mold'''. Certain models are "lumped" together, such as the case for the Mazda RX car series, which includes the RX-7 and RX-8 types.  This also, of course, takes into account the various fudging of the designs that are done in order to get a [[robot mode]] out of the toy, as well as avoid having to pay a licensing fee to the actual manufacturers (in most instances).


Each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/[[Retool|retools]] on the same line. The list is organized in chronological order of toy release.
Each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/[[retool]]s on the same line. The list is organized in chronological order of toy release.


This policy is in place mainly due to the rampant use of redecoes as new characters, and is a little out of line with the phenomenon being explored... after all, isn't it kinda weird that out of all the myriad types of fighter jet there are in the world, that the Dassault Rafale in particular seems to pop up so often across soooooo many jet-form toy-characters?
This policy is in place mainly due to the rampant use of redecoes as new characters, and is a little out of line with the phenomenon being explored... after all, isn't it kinda weird that out of all the myriad types of fighter jet there are in the world, that the Dassault Rafale in particular seems to pop up so often across soooooo many jet-form toy-characters?
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==Cars and trucks==
==Cars and trucks==
===Audi R8===
===Audi R8===
[[Image:ROTF-toy WrecklooseRPM.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Pushing the boundaries of what TFWiki.net considers a "toy" ''and'' an "alternate mode".]]
[[File:ROTF-toy WrecklooseRPM.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Pushing the boundaries of what TFWiki.net considers a "toy" ''and'' an "[[alternate mode]]".]]
* [[Sideways (ROTF)#Toys|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]] / [[Override (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Override]] / [[Cyberverse]] [[Mirage (Movie)#Toys|''Dark of the Moon'' Mirage]]  
* [[Sideways (ROTF)#Toys|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]] / [[Override (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Override]] / [[Cyberverse]] [[Mirage (Movie)#Toys|''Dark of the Moon'' Mirage]]  
* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways / [[Dead End (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dead End]]
* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways / [[Dead End (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Dead End]]
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===Chevrolet Camaro===
===Chevrolet Camaro===
[[Image:Movie Deluxe 1974 Bumblebee JPtoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Why couldn't I be an '85 Camaro?"]]
[[File:Movie Deluxe 1974 Bumblebee JPtoy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Why couldn't I be an '85 Camaro?"]]
* [[Windbreaker#Toys|Windbreaker]] - Z28 (third generation)
* [[Windbreaker#Toys|Windbreaker]] - Z28 (third generation)
* [[Side Swipe (RID)|''RID'' Side Swipe]] / [[Bluestreak (G1)#Universe (2003)|G1 Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] - fourth generation
* [[Side Swipe (RID)|''RID'' Side Swipe]] / [[Bluestreak (G1)#Universe (2003)|G1 Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] - fourth generation
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===Chevrolet Corvette===
===Chevrolet Corvette===
[[Image:Alternator Swerve Toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Not-So-Little Red Corvette]]
[[File:Alternator Swerve Toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Not-So-Little Red Corvette]]
* [[Tracks (G1)#Toys|G1 Tracks]] / [[Road Rage (G1)|G1 Road Rage]] - C3
* [[Tracks (G1)#Toys|G1 Tracks]] / [[Road Rage (G1)|G1 Road Rage]] - C3
* [[Freeway (G1)#Toys|G1 Freeway]] - C4
* [[Freeway (G1)#Toys|G1 Freeway]] - C4
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===Corvette Indy===
===Corvette Indy===
[[Image:G1-toy Detour.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Not a bad run of toys for a car that never actually got produced.]]
[[File:G1-toy Detour.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Not a bad run of toys for a car that never actually got produced.]]
* [[Detour (G1)|G1 Detour]] / [[Deadhour]]
* [[Detour (G1)|G1 Detour]] / [[Deadhour]]
* [[Speeder]]
* [[Speeder]]
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===Desert racing buggy===
===Desert racing buggy===
[[Image:G1-toy_RollerForce.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
[[File:G1-toy RollerForce.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb]]
{{note|"Desert racing buggy" is an admittedly vague grouping, as vehicles of this stripe are made by a variety of manufacturers and further modified by their owners in various idiosyncratic ways, but these examples all follow a relatively uniform shape.}}
{{note|"Desert racing buggy" is an admittedly vague grouping, as vehicles of this stripe are made by a variety of manufacturers and further modified by their owners in various idiosyncratic ways, but these examples all follow a relatively uniform shape.}}
* [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] / [[Ranger]]
* [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] / [[Ranger]]
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===Dodge Viper (Chrysler)===
===Dodge Viper (Chrysler)===
[[Image:Alternators DeadEnd toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Dead End (ROTF)|This seems familar.]]]]
[[File:Alternators DeadEnd toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Dead End (ROTF)|This seems familiar.]]]]
* [[Side Burn (RID)|''RID'' Side Burn]] / [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] / [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|''Universe'' Shadow Striker]]
* [[Side Burn (RID)|''RID'' Side Burn]] / [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] / [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|''Universe'' Shadow Striker]]
* ''RID'' Side Burn ([[Spy Changer]]) / [[Jazz (G1)|G1 Jazz (''Universe'')]]
* ''RID'' Side Burn ([[Spy Changer]]) / [[Jazz (G1)|G1 Jazz (''Universe'')]]
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===Ford Mustang===
===Ford Mustang===
[[Image:AlternatorsGrimlock_toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Me Grimlock no horsey, me Grimlock king!"]]
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Me Grimlock no horsey, me Grimlock king!"]]
* [[Natron]]/[[Freezon]] - third generation
* [[Natron]]/[[Freezon]] - third generation
* [[Trip-Up]] - First Generation (1960s hot rod)
* [[Trip-Up]] - First Generation (1960s hot rod)
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===Funny Car===
===Funny Car===
[[Image:G1-toy_Sizzle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAAAY!]]
[[File:G1-toy Sizzle.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAAAY!]]
{{note|The term is used here specifically to represent various [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_Car NHRA-style] funny cars, distinguishable by their elongated noses, forward-mounted engines, and large rear wheels.  Minor details may vary from toy to toy, but all represent a functionally identical style of vehicle.}}
{{note|The term is used here specifically to represent various [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_Car NHRA-style] funny cars, distinguishable by their elongated noses, forward-mounted engines, and large rear wheels.  Minor details may vary from toy to toy, but all represent a functionally identical style of vehicle.}}
* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] / [[Hotspark]]
* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]] / [[Hotspark]]
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===Lamborghini Countach===
===Lamborghini Countach===
[[Image:G1Clampdown_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Clamp Down loves messing with Red Alert's head.]]
[[File:G1Clampdown toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Clamp Down loves messing with Red Alert's head.]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe]] / [[Red Alert (G1)|G1 Red Alert]] / [[Clamp Down]] / [[Deep Cover]] / [[Tigertrack]] - LP500S
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe]] / [[Red Alert (G1)|G1 Red Alert]] / [[Clamp Down]] / [[Deep Cover]] / [[Tigertrack]] - LP500S
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|G1 Sunstreaker]] - LP500S
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|G1 Sunstreaker]] - LP500S
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===Lamborghini Diablo===
===Lamborghini Diablo===
[[Image:G2toy_gobot_prime.jpg|right|thumb|250px|One of Optimus Prime's lesser-known forms.]]
[[File:G2toy gobot prime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|One of Optimus Prime's lesser-known forms.]]
* [[Neo-Wheel]] / [[Hot Spot (Universe)|''Universe'' Hot Spot]]
* [[Neo-Wheel]] / [[Hot Spot (Universe)|''Universe'' Hot Spot]]
* [[Firecracker]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|G1 Optimus Prime (Go-Bot)]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe (Go-Bot)]] / [[R.E.V.]]
* [[Firecracker]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|G1 Optimus Prime (Go-Bot)]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe (Go-Bot)]] / [[R.E.V.]]
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===Le Mans racer===
===Le Mans racer===
[[Image:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Daytonus]]
[[File:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Daytonus]]
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
* [[Tailspin]]
* [[Tailspin]]
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===Mazda RX-series===
===Mazda RX-series===
[[Image:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Eliminating the RX-8 was illogical."]]
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Eliminating the RX-8 was illogical."]]
* [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] - RX-7SA22C
* [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] - RX-7SA22C
* [[Getaway]] / [[Lightfoot]] - RX-7FC3S
* [[Getaway]] / [[Lightfoot]] - RX-7FC3S
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===Nissan Fairlady Z===
===Nissan Fairlady Z===
[[Image:alternitytoy blue megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"DO NOT CALL ME [[Drift (G1) |DRIFT]]. DO AS I COMMAND!"]]
[[File:alternitytoy blue megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"DO NOT CALL ME [[Drift (G1)|DRIFT]]. DO AS I COMMAND!"]]
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|G1 Bluestreak]] / [[Prowl (G1)| G1 Prowl]] / [[Smokescreen (G1) |G1 Smokescreen]]- 280ZX Turbo
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|G1 Bluestreak]] / [[Prowl (G1)|G1 Prowl]] / [[Smokescreen (G1)|G1 Smokescreen]]- 280ZX Turbo
* [[Streetwise (G1)|G1 Streetwise]] / [[Streetstar]] - Z31 300ZX Turbo  
* [[Streetwise (G1)|G1 Streetwise]] / [[Streetstar]] - Z31 300ZX Turbo  
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] / [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl (''Universe'')]] / [[Rapido|Rapido (''Timelines'')]] / [[Smokescreen (G1) |Smokescreen (''Universe'')]] / [[Streetwise (G1)| Streetwise (''Timelines'')]] - 350Z
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] / [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl (''Universe'')]] / [[Rapido|Rapido (''Timelines'')]] / [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen (''Universe'')]] / [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise (''Timelines'')]] - 350Z
* [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatron (''Alternity'')]] - 370Z
* [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatron (''Alternity'')]] - 370Z


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===Open Wheel Race Car===
===Open Wheel Race Car===
[[File:G2-toy Speedstream.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:G2-toy Speedstream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|G1 Mirage]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|G1 Mirage]]
* [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] / [[Road King]]
* [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] / [[Road King]]
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===Pontiac Firebird===
===Pontiac Firebird===
[[Image:G1Windcharger toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Now all he needs are some underbody neon lights and spinning rims.]]
[[File:G1Windcharger toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Now all he needs are some underbody neon lights and spinning rims.]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] / [[Camaro]] / [[Tailgate (G1)|G1 Tailgate]] / [[Rook (Universe)|''Universe'' Rook]] - third generation
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] / [[Camaro]] / [[Tailgate (G1)|G1 Tailgate]] / [[Rook (Universe)|''Universe'' Rook]] - third generation
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] - third generation
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] - third generation
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===Porsche 928S===
===Porsche 928S===
[[File:Zone-toy_Sonic.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Sonic]]
[[File:Zone-toy Sonic.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Sonic]]
* [[Mini-spy]] Porsche
* [[Mini-spy]] Porsche
* [[Dead End (G1)|G1 Dead End]]
* [[Dead End (G1)|G1 Dead End]]
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===Porsche 959===
===Porsche 959===
[[Image:Zone-toy Rabbicrater.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Trivia time: [http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf The Porsche 959 wasn't street legal in the United States until 1999].]]
[[File:Zone-toy Rabbicrater.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Trivia time: [http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf The Porsche 959 wasn't street legal in the United States until 1999].]]
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|G1 Nightbeat]] / [[Minerva (Masterforce)|''Masterforce'' Minerva]]
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|G1 Nightbeat]] / [[Minerva (Masterforce)|''Masterforce'' Minerva]]
* [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] / [[Rabbicrater]] / [[Metrobomb (Zone)|Metrobomb]]
* [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] / [[Rabbicrater]] / [[Metrobomb (Zone)|Metrobomb]]
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===Porsche 962===
===Porsche 962===
[[File:G1-toy_Tailspin.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:G1-toy Tailspin.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
* [[Tailspin]]
* [[Tailspin]]
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===Volkswagen Beetle===
===Volkswagen Beetle===
[[Image:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Bumblebee was supposed to be in this picture, but I stuffed him in a locker."]]
[[File:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Bumblebee was supposed to be in this picture, but I stuffed him in a locker."]]
* [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Generation 1|G1 Bumblebee]] / [[Volks (G1)|G1 Volks]] / [[Glyph (G1)|G1 Glyph]] / [[Bug Bite (G1)|G1 Bug Bite]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|G1 Bumblebee]] / [[Volks (G1)|G1 Volks]] / [[Glyph (G1)|G1 Glyph]] / [[Bug Bite (G1)|G1 Bug Bite]]
* [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]]
* [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]]
* [[Donald Duck]]
* [[Donald Duck]]
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==Military vehicles==
==Military vehicles==
===M1 Abrams===
===M1 Abrams===
[[Image:TFU08-toy Treadshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A single blue line - the new camouflage.]]
[[File:TFU08-toy Treadshot.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|A single blue line - the new camouflage.]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Movie Brawl/Devastator]] / [[Tankor (ROTF)|ROTF Tankor]] - heavily modified "stealth tank"
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Movie Brawl/Devastator]] / [[Tankor (ROTF)|ROTF Tankor]] - heavily modified "stealth tank"
* [[Giga|Gigatank]] ([[Overlord (Masterforce)|component of ''Masterforce'' Overlord]])
* [[Giga|Gigatank]] ([[Overlord (Masterforce)|component of ''Masterforce'' Overlord]])
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===AH-64 Apache copter===
===AH-64 Apache copter===
[[Image:TFU08-toy Cloudraker.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The copter from the cover of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_Strike Nuclear Strike].]]
[[File:TFU08-toy Cloudraker.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|The copter from the cover of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_Strike Nuclear Strike].]]
* [[Battletrap]] (upper half)
* [[Battletrap]] (upper half)
* [[Spinister (G1)|G1 Spinister]]
* [[Spinister (G1)|G1 Spinister]]
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===B-1B Lancer===
===B-1B Lancer===
[[File:TFU03-toy AirRaidMicro.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:TFU03-toy AirRaidMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Windsweeper]]
* [[Windsweeper]]
* [[Blackout (G1)|G1 Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)
* [[Blackout (G1)|G1 Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)
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===Dassault Rafale===
===Dassault Rafale===
[[File:Victory-toy Hellbat.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:Victory-toy Hellbat.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] / [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] / [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Hellbat (Victory)|''Victory'' Hellbat]]
* [[Hellbat (Victory)|''Victory'' Hellbat]]
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===F-14 Tomcat===
===F-14 Tomcat===
[[Image:Universe boltflash vehicle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Talk to me, Goose."]]
[[File:Universe boltflash vehicle.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Talk to me, Goose."]]
* [[Leozack]] / [[Rescue Force (individual)|Rescue Force]]
* [[Leozack]] / [[Rescue Force (individual)|Rescue Force]]
* [[Nightflight (G1)]] / [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]] / [[Nightflight (Zone)]] / [[Overair]]
* [[Nightflight (G1)]] / [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]] / [[Nightflight (Zone)]] / [[Overair]]
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===F-15 Eagle===
===F-15 Eagle===
[[File:SGtoy-Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:SGtoy-Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Starscream (G1)|G1 Starscream]] / [[Skywarp (G1)|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)|G1 Thundercracker]] / [[Sunstorm (G1)|G1 Sunstorm]] / [[Ramjet (G1)|G1 Ramjet]] (heavily modified with design elements from an F-16XL) / [[Dirge (G1)|G1 Dirge]] (modified) / [[Thrust (G1)|G1 Thrust]] (modified with VTOL fans in wings)
* [[Starscream (G1)|G1 Starscream]] / [[Skywarp (G1)|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)|G1 Thundercracker]] / [[Sunstorm (G1)|G1 Sunstorm]] / [[Ramjet (G1)|G1 Ramjet]] (heavily modified with design elements from an F-16XL) / [[Dirge (G1)|G1 Dirge]] (modified) / [[Thrust (G1)|G1 Thrust]] (modified with VTOL fans in wings)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]]
* [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]]
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===F-16 Fighting Falcon===
===F-16 Fighting Falcon===
[[File:MF-toy Buster.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:MF-toy Buster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|G1 Skydive]]
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|G1 Skydive]]
* [[Dreadwind (G1)|G1 Dreadwind]] / [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]
* [[Dreadwind (G1)|G1 Dreadwind]] / [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]
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===F-22 Raptor===
===F-22 Raptor===
[[Image:KMartROTFNebularStarscream.jpg|thumb|250px|Starscream flies under a giant blacklight.]]
[[File:KMartROTFNebularStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Starscream flies under a giant blacklight.]]
* [[Fearswoop (G1)|G1 Fearswoop]] - YF-22 prototype
* [[Fearswoop (G1)|G1 Fearswoop]] - YF-22 prototype
* [[Hooligan (G2)|G2 Hooligan]] / [[Jetfire (G1)|G1 Jetfire (Cyberjet)]] / [[R-Blade]] / [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|''Universe'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Ricochet (Timelines)|''Timelines'' Ricochet]] - Navalized ATF
* [[Hooligan (G2)|G2 Hooligan]] / [[Jetfire (G1)|G1 Jetfire (Cyberjet)]] / [[R-Blade]] / [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|''Universe'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Ricochet (Timelines)|''Timelines'' Ricochet]] - Navalized ATF
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===F-35 Lightning II===
===F-35 Lightning II===
[[File:ROTF-toy Thrust.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:ROTF-toy Thrust.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Thrust (Armada)]] / [[Sunstorm (Universe)|''Universe'' Sunstorm]]
*[[Thrust (Armada)]] / [[Sunstorm (Universe)|''Universe'' Sunstorm]]
*[[Breakaway (ROTF)]] / [[Thrust (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Thrust]] / [[Air Raid (Movie)|''Dark of the Moon'' Air Raid]].
*[[Breakaway (ROTF)]] / [[Thrust (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Thrust]] / [[Air Raid (Movie)|''Dark of the Moon'' Air Raid]].
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===F-117A Nighthawk===
===F-117A Nighthawk===
[[Image:DeltaSeeker-toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Invisible to colorblind radar.]]
[[File:DeltaSeeker-toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Invisible to colorblind radar.]]
* [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]] / [[Shadow Jet]]
* [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]] / [[Shadow Jet]]
* [[Skyjack]] / [[Air Raid (G1)|Generation 1 Air Raid (Cyberjet/''Universe'')]] / [[Aero Raid]] / [[Delta Seeker]]
* [[Skyjack]] / [[Air Raid (G1)|Generation 1 Air Raid (Cyberjet/''Universe'')]] / [[Aero Raid]] / [[Delta Seeker]]
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===V-22 Osprey===
===V-22 Osprey===
[[Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
[[File:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* [[Makeshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Makeshift]] / [[Bulge]] / [[Impulsor]] / [[Rotor]] / [[Scythe (Cybertron)|Scythe]]
* [[Makeshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Makeshift]] / [[Bulge]] / [[Impulsor]] / [[Rotor]] / [[Scythe (Cybertron)|Scythe]]
* [[Incinerator (Movie)|Movie Incinerator]]
* [[Incinerator (Movie)|Movie Incinerator]]
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===Eurocopter Dauphin===
===Eurocopter Dauphin===
* [[Evac (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Evac]] / [[Springer (G1)|"War Within" Springer]] / [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|''Universe'' Blades]] / [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Galvatron]]
* [[Evac (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Evac]] / [[Springer (G1)|"War Within" Springer]] / [[Blades (G1)#Universe .282008.29|''Universe'' Blades]] / [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Galvatron]]
* [[Whirl_(G1)#Classics|''Classics'' Whirl]] / [[Blades_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|''Universe'' (Legends Class) Blades]]
* [[Whirl (G1)#Classics|''Classics'' Whirl]] / [[Blades (G1)#Universe .282008.29|''Universe'' (Legends Class) Blades]]
* [[Blazemaster|''Revenge of The Fallen'' Blazemaster]] / [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] / [[Tailwhip]]
* [[Blazemaster|''Revenge of The Fallen'' Blazemaster]] / [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] / [[Tailwhip]]
* [[Alpha Bravo|''Combiner Wars'' Alpha Bravo]] / [[Blades (G1)#Generations|Blades]]
* [[Alpha Bravo|''Combiner Wars'' Alpha Bravo]] / [[Blades (G1)#Generations|Blades]]


===Space Shuttle Orbiter===
===Space Shuttle Orbiter===
[[Image:G1 GalaxyShuttle toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Tonight on ''Trick My Space Shuttle'', we'll switch out the boring wings for some sweet F-16 ones."]]
[[File:G1 GalaxyShuttle toy.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"Tonight on ''Trick My Space Shuttle'', we'll switch out the boring wings for some sweet F-16 ones."]]


* [[Astrotrain (G1)|G1 Astrotrain]]
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|G1 Astrotrain]]

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When on Earth, a Transformer typically finds a wide variety of human vehicles matching their general body plan and size available to adopt as a disguise mode. Although there are many thousands of options available, certain specific models of vehicle, however, are very popular disguises, seeing repeated use across multiple individuals and continuities.

TFWiki.net: The Transformers Wiki has certain requirements for a vehicle model to be listed here. There must be at least three unique toy molds (or in-fiction appearances, in the case of non-toy bodies/characters) that share the model. There must also be at least one unique character per mold. Certain models are "lumped" together, such as the case for the Mazda RX car series, which includes the RX-7 and RX-8 types. This also, of course, takes into account the various fudging of the designs that are done in order to get a robot mode out of the toy, as well as avoid having to pay a licensing fee to the actual manufacturers (in most instances).

Each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/retools on the same line. The list is organized in chronological order of toy release.

This policy is in place mainly due to the rampant use of redecoes as new characters, and is a little out of line with the phenomenon being explored... after all, isn't it kinda weird that out of all the myriad types of fighter jet there are in the world, that the Dassault Rafale in particular seems to pop up so often across soooooo many jet-form toy-characters?

See also: Popular beast alternate modes, Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes, Licensed vehicle alternate modes, General Motors

Cars and trucks

Audi R8

Pushing the boundaries of what TFWiki.net considers a "toy" and an "alternate mode".


Chevrolet Camaro

"Why couldn't I be an '85 Camaro?"


Chevrolet Corvette

Not-So-Little Red Corvette


Chevrolet Impala


Corvette Indy

Not a bad run of toys for a car that never actually got produced.


Desert racing buggy

"Desert racing buggy" is an admittedly vague grouping, as vehicles of this stripe are made by a variety of manufacturers and further modified by their owners in various idiosyncratic ways, but these examples all follow a relatively uniform shape.


Dodge Viper (Chrysler)

This seems familiar.


Ford Mustang

"Me Grimlock no horsey, me Grimlock king!"


Funny Car

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAAAY!
The term is used here specifically to represent various NHRA-style funny cars, distinguishable by their elongated noses, forward-mounted engines, and large rear wheels. Minor details may vary from toy to toy, but all represent a functionally identical style of vehicle.


Lamborghini Countach

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Clamp Down loves messing with Red Alert's head.


Lamborghini Diablo

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One of Optimus Prime's lesser-known forms.


Le Mans racer

Daytonus


Mazda RX-series

"Eliminating the RX-8 was illogical."


Nissan Fairlady Z

"DO NOT CALL ME DRIFT. DO AS I COMMAND!"


Open Wheel Race Car


Pontiac Firebird

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Now all he needs are some underbody neon lights and spinning rims.


Porsche 928S

Sonic


Porsche 959

Trivia time: The Porsche 959 wasn't street legal in the United States until 1999.


Porsche 962


Volkswagen Beetle

"Bumblebee was supposed to be in this picture, but I stuffed him in a locker."


Military vehicles

M1 Abrams

A single blue line - the new camouflage.


A-10 Thunderbolt II

In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers comic series, Skywarp, Thundercracker, and an unidentified "conehead" transform into Cobra Rattlers, which are heavily-modified versions of the A-10.


AH-64 Apache copter

The copter from the cover of Nuclear Strike.


B-1B Lancer


Dassault Rafale


F-4 Phantom


F-14 Tomcat

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"Talk to me, Goose."


F-15 Eagle


F-16 Fighting Falcon


F-22 Raptor

Starscream flies under a giant blacklight.


F-35 Lightning II


F-117A Nighthawk

Invisible to colorblind radar.


V-22 Osprey


Miscellaneous

Concorde

Eurocopter Dauphin

Space Shuttle Orbiter

"Tonight on Trick My Space Shuttle, we'll switch out the boring wings for some sweet F-16 ones."
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