User:Magaroja/G1
I made this stupid page so that I could track who's alive and who's dead in IDW-verse. OK.
1984
Autobots
- Brawn - Lost Light
- Bumblebee - dead (Dark Cybertron)
- Cliffjumper - Cybertron
- Gears - Lost Light
- Huffer - Lost Light
- Windcharger - ???
- Bluestreak - Lost Light
- Hound - Lost Light
- Ironhide - Cybertron
- Jazz - Earth
- Mirage - en route to the Lost Light
- Prowl - Earth
- Ratchet - in space somewhere
- Sideswipe - Earth
- Sunstreaker - Cybertron
- Trailbreaker - dead (MTMTE)
- Wheeljack - Cybertron
Autobot Commander
- Optimus Prime - Cybertron
Decepticons
Decepticon Cassettes
- Starscream - Cybertron (unaffiliated)
- Thundercracker - Earth (unaffiliated)
- Skywarp - Jupiter Commune
Decepticon Communications
Decepticon Leader
- Megatron - Lost Light (Autobot)
1985
Autobots
Autobot Mini Vehicles
- Beachcomber - Unknown (Spotlight: Blaster)
- Cosmos - Jupiter Commune
- Powerglide - Cybertron
- Seaspray - ??? (Earth: TF Ongoing)
- Warpath - Cybertron
- Topspin - dead (LSotW)
- Twin Twist - dead (LSotW)
Autobot Deluxe Vehicles
- Roadbuster - Earth
- Whirl - Lost Light
Autobot Air Guardian
- Jetfire - Earth
Autobot Communicator
- Blaster - Lost Light
Autobot Scientist
- Perceptor - Lost Light
Autobot Motorized Defense Base
- Omega Supreme - deactivated (Transformers)
Decepticons
- Scrapper - dead (TF Ongoing)
- Bonecrusher
- Scavenger
- Hook
- Long Haul
- Mixmaster
- Devastator - Cybertron (incarcerated)
- Astrotrain - Jupiter Commune
- Blitzwing - Jupiter Commune
Decepticon Planes
Decepticon Military Operations Commander
- Shockwave - dead (Dark Cybertron)
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1986
Autobots
Autobot Mini-Vehicles
Autobot Mini-Cassettes
- Air Raid
- Skydive
- Fireflight
- Slingshot - dead (Transformers)
- Silverbolt
- Superion - all others on Cybertron
Heroes
- Rodimus Prime
- Wreck-Gar - dead? (Monstrosity)
Autobot City Commander
- Ultra Magnus - Lost Light
Motorized Autobot Space Shuttle
- Sky Lynx - Earth
Autobot City
Decepticons
Decepticon Mini-Cassettes
- Ratbat - dead (Transformers)
- Dead End
- Breakdown
- Wildrider - abandoned Stunticons
- Drag Strip
- Motormaster
- Menasor - all others on Cybertron (Imprisoned)
- Razorclaw
- Rampage
- Headstrong
- Tantrum
- Divebomb - ??? (last seen on Cybertron)
- Gnaw - dead? (Monstrosity)
- Octane - Cybertron (effectively unaffiliated)
Decepticon Planes
Decepticon City Commander
- Galvatron - Jupiter Commune
Motorized Decepticon City
- Spectro
- Spyglass
- Viewfinder - are all dead (Spotlight: Wheelie)
1987
Autobots
- Afterburner - dead (Chaos)
- Nosecone - dead (Chaos)
- Strafe - Lost Light
- Lightspeed - dead (Chaos)
- Scattershot - Cybertron
- Computron - (does not exist)
Autobot Clones
- Fastlane & Cloudraker - Cybertron (unaffiliated)
Autobot Double Spy
- Punch-Counterpunch - no appearances yet
- Grotusque
- Doublecross
- Repugnus - Lost Light
Large Targetmaster Autobots
- Pointblank with Peacemaker
- Sureshot with Spoilsport
- Crosshairs with Pinpointer - bulks on Lost Light
Large Headmaster Autobots
- Chromedome with Stylor
- Hardhead with Duros - dead (Dark Cybertron)
- Brainstorm with Arcana
- Highbrow with Gort - all other bulks on Lost Light
Headmaster Autobot Base
- Fortress Maximus
- Cerebros - both on Luna 1
- Spike - Earth (imprisoned)
- Cog/Gasket/Grommet - ???
Decepticons
- Rippersnapper - Cybertron (free?)
- Sinnertwin - Cybertron (free?)
- Cutthroat - Cybertron (free?)
- Blot - dead? (Transformers)
- Hun-Gurrr - Cybertron (Imprisoned)
Decepticon Mini-Cassettes
- Battletrap - Cybertron?
- Flywheels - dead (MTMTE)
Decepticon Clones
Decepticon Six Changer
Large Targetmaster Decepticons
- Triggerhappy with Blowpipe
- Slugslinger with Caliburst
- Misfire with Aimless
- Cyclonus with Nightstick
- Scourge with Fracas
Large Headmaster Decepticons
Headmaster Horrorcons
- Apeface with Spasma
- Snapdragon with Krunk
Headmaster Decepticon Base
Notes
- Galvatron, Trypticon, the Predacons and the Sharkticon figure Gnaw were also still available.
1988
- For the noticeably different toyline released in Japan this year, see: Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (toyline)
Overview


1988 introduced a new logo design and tagline (More... MUCH more than meets the eye), but otherwise continued the directions of 1987, with a new line of Headmasters and the new Powermaster gimmicks, and a mixture of realistic and fanciful vehicle forms.
1988 also introduced the Pretenders, bringing non-transforming figures into the line for the first time. The Pretenders tended to have very simplified transformations and often unconvincing vehicle modes, though their designs make them among the most well-articulated of all G1 toys. The outer shells, by contrast, rarely featured any articulation beyond a swivel joint at the shoulders.
Other sublines of note included the Triggercons, Triggerbots, Sparkabots and Firecons, which took the Throttlebots' place as the line's low-end offerings.
G1 tended to be extremely non-self referential; until 1988, only one existing character, Bumblebee, had ever been revived with a new toy after having his older toy discontinued. That year, however, Hasbro seemingly began to realize the strength of the characters they had developed, as the line featured the return of Optimus Prime in Powermaster form following his death in Transformers: The Movie two years prior. The following two years would see more 1984/1985 characters return in Pretender and Action Master form.
This year's toys included the pack-in mail-away brochure The Autobots Are Under Attack!.
Autobots
Autobot Cassettes
- Grand Slam & Raindance (available as a two-pack)
Small Targetmaster Autobots
Small Headmaster Autobots
Powermaster Autobots
Powermaster Autobot Leader
- Optimus Prime with Hi-Q
Autobot Six Changer
Large Autobot Pretenders
Autobot Pretender Beasts
Autobot Pretender Vehicles
Decepticons
Decepticon Cassettes
- Squawktalk & Beastbox (available as a two-pack)
Small Targetmaster Decepticons
- Spinister with Hairsplitter and Singe
- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zigzag
- Quake with Tiptop and Heater
Small Headmaster Decepticons
- Horri-Bull with Kreb
- Fangry with Brisko
- Squeezeplay with Lokos
Powermaster Decepticons
Powermaster Mercenary
- Doubledealer with Knok and Skar
Large Decepticon Pretenders
Decepticon Pretender Beasts
Decepticon Pretender Vehicles
1989
- For the totally different toyline released in Japan this year, see: Victory (toyline)
Overview

By 1989, Hasbro's Transformers releases had been effectively split into two almost distinct sub-lines - Pretenders and Micromasters - that were available concurrently, a separation that was stronger from a marketing standpoint than the Autobot/Decepticon distinction from previous years.
The Pretender subline expanded to include a combiner team and increasingly complex gimmicks, including robots with multiple shells, and outer shells which could transform themselves and even combine with their inner robots.
The 1-inch-tall Micromasters attempted to capitalize on the popularity of Galoob's Micro Machines toy line. They were originally sold in carded 4-member "patrols", and later with various bases and vehicles. Micromasters tended to have realistically styled vehicle forms. Though the first five patrols featured relatively diverse transformation schemes, as the subline proliferated, their designs would become extremely standardized.
Pretenders
Autobots
Small Autobot Pretenders
Autobot Classic Pretenders
Autobot Legends
- Bumblebee
- Grimlock
- Jazz
Autobot Mega Pretenders
Autobot Ultra Pretenders
Notes
- Powermaster Optimus Prime, the Autobot Cassette two-packs of Rewind/Steeljaw, Ramhorn/Eject and Grand Slam/Raindance and the Large Autobot Pretenders were also still available.
Decepticons
Small Decepticon Pretenders
Decepticon Classic Pretenders
Decepticon Legends
- Starscream
Decepticon Mega Pretenders
Decepticon Ultra Pretenders
Notes
- The Decepticon Cassette two-packs of Slugfest/Overkill and Squawktalk/Beastbox and the Large Decepticon Pretenders were also still available.
Micromasters

Autobots
Micromaster Autobot Patrols
- Off Road Patrol (Highjump, Mudslinger, Powertrain & Tote)
- Race Car Patrol (Tailspin, Free Wheeler, Roadhandler & Swindler)
- Rescue Patrol (Seawatch, Stakeout, Fixit & Red Hot)
- Battle Patrol (Big Shot, Sidetrack, Sunrunner & Flak)
Micromaster Autobot Transports
- Erector (with Crane)
- Overload (with Car carrier trailer)
Micromaster Autobot Stations
- Hot House (with Fire station)
- Ironworks (with Construction station)
Micromaster Autobot Bases
- Groundshaker (with ATV)
Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base
- Countdown (with Rocket base)
Decepticons
Micromaster Decepticon Patrols
- Air Strike Patrol (Nightflight, Storm Cloud, Whisper & Tailwind)
- Sports Car Patrol (Detour, Blackjack, Hyperdrive & Road Hugger)
Micromaster Decepticon Transports
- Flattop (with Aircraft carrier)
- Roughstuff (with Military transport)
Micromaster Decepticon Stations
- Greasepit (with Gas station)
- Airwave (with Airport)
Micromaster Decepticon Bases
- Skyhopper (with Helicopter)
Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center
- Skystalker (with Interstellar shuttle)
1990
- For the totally different toyline released in Japan this year, see: Transformers: Zone (toyline)
Overview

Like 1989 before, 1990 also effectively saw two almost distinct Transformers sub-lines being available concurrently: the vastly-expanded Micromasters, and the non-transforming Action Master figures. The Micromasters came both in the $5 carded patrols and with transforming bases, some of which were quite large. The Action Masters likewise came as carded figures with small transforming partners, and also with larger boxed vehicles.
The European version of the "G1" line, which continued after Hasbro had abruptly cancelled the line in the USA, would furthermore add the "Classics" sub-line to the mix.
Waning popularity led to the line's cancellation at this point; Transformers disappeared from shelves for two years, not returning until the debut of Generation 2.
Micromasters
Autobots
Micromaster Autobot Patrols
- Construction Patrol (Neutro, Groundpounder, Crumble & Takedown)
- Air Patrol (Sky High, Eagle Eye, Blaze Master & Tread Bolt)
- Monster Truck Patrol (Hydraulic, Slow Poke, Big Hauler & Heavy Tread)
- Hot Rod Patrol (Big Daddy, Trip-Up, Greaser & Hubs)
Micromaster Autobot Combiner Squads
- Metro Squad (Wheel Blaze, Roadburner, Oiler, Slide, Power Run & Strikedown)
- Astro Squad (Phaser, Blast Master, Moonrock, Missile Master, Barrage & Heave)
Micromaster Autobot Combiner Transports
- Missile Launcher (with Retro & Surge)
- Tanker Truck (with Pipeline & Gusher)
Micromaster Combiner Autobot Battlefield Headquarters
Notes
- The Micromaster Transports Overload and Erector, the Micromaster Stations Hot House and Ironworks and the Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base Countdown were also still available.
Decepticons
Micromaster Decepticon Patrols
- Race Track Patrol (Roller Force, Barricade, Ground Hog & Motorhead)
- Military Patrol (Bombshock, Tracer, Dropshot & Growl)
Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Squads
- Battle Squad (Meltdown, Half-Track, Direct-Hit, Power Punch, Fireshot & Vanquish)
- Constructor Squad (Stonecruncher, Excavator, Sledge, Hammer, Grit & Knockout)
Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Transports
- Cannon Transport (with Terror-Tread & Cement-Head)
Micromaster Combiner Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base
- Anti-Aircraft Base with Blackout & Spaceshot
Notes
- The Micromaster Transports Flattop & Roughstuff, the Micromaster Stations Greasepit and Airwave and the Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center Skystalker were also still available.
Action Masters
Autobots
Autobot Action Master Figures
- Grimlock with Anti-tank cannon
- Jazz with Turbo Board
- Rad with Lionizer
- Rollout with Glitch
- Bumblebee with Heli-pack
- Blaster with Flight Pack
- Jackpot with Sights
- Mainframe with Push-Button
- Inferno with Hydro-Pack
- Snarl with Tyrannitron
- Skyfall with Top-Heavy
- Kick-Off with Turbo-Pack
Autobot Action Master Action Blasters
- Turbo Cycle with Prowl
- Attack Copter with Over-Run
Action Master Autobot Vehicles
- Turbo Racer with Wheeljack
- Attack Cruiser with Sprocket
Action Master Autobot Armored Convoy
Decepticons
Decepticon Action Master Figures
- Soundwave with Wingthing
- Treadshot with Catgut
- Devastator with Scorpulator
- Krok with Gatoraider
- Shockwave with Fistfight
- Banzai-Tron with Razor-Sharp
Decepticon Action Master Action Blasters
- Off-Road Cycle with Axer
- Turbo Jet with Starscream
Action Master Decepticon Attack Vehicles
2000
- For the line of Generation 1 reissues begun in Japan this year, see: The Transformers Collection
2001
- For the supplementary, store-exclusive Japanese line of Generation 1 reissues and new creations begun this year, see: e-HOBBY
Overview
BotCon 2001 exclusive Arcee was a late addition to the Transformers franchise.

