Jada Toys
Jada Toys is an American toy company focused on manufacturing licensed die-cast figures and car replicas from popular brands and franchises.
Transformers characters from the live-action film series, Generation 1 and Rescue Bots have been included in a number of Jada's toylines, mostly in the form of vehicle mode replicas, and are usually co-branded with concurrently released Transformers toylines.
Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides
The Metals Die Cast assortment features faithful die-cast vehicle recreations with rubber tires at various scale sizes. Similar to the Robot Powered Machines, the 1/24 and 1/32 scales feature a sculpted image of the robot mode on the bottom of the vehicle, while the 1/64 scale has only the robot's face sculpted. In some cases, the Hollywood Rides brand is used simultaneously with Metals Die Cast and sometimes even replaces it entirely. It's all rather confusing, so it's easier to just think of the two as one and the same.
The Last Knight
The Last Knight vehicles were made available in 2017 to tie-in with the film's release. All 1/24 models are available with and without a collectible coin, except for Optimus Prime which never comes with one, while most 1/64 models come with a display base that can be aligned side-by-side with all the others to create a unified backdrop.
The 1/16 Bumblebee R/C was then released in 2018, and the 1/32 Costco exclusive 3-pack was released in 2020.
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The Transformers
In 2018, two replicas of Generation 1 Optimus Prime were released in packaging directly based on the original The Transformers toyline. Other characters were later announced for this line, but never saw release.
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Bumblebee
To tie-in with the release of the Bumblebee movie in 2018, three monster truck-style radio controlled Bumblebee alternate modes were released, as well as a more traditional robot-on-chassis replica of the character's VW mode which comes packaged with a static figurine of Charlie Watson.
| Scale 1/24 | Scale 1/12 (Elite Off Road)
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Studio Series
To tie-in with the contemporary Studio Series toyline also in 2018, Jada released replicas of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime based on their alternate modes from the first live-action movie. Their packagings even feature the same "Police Chase" and "Forest Fight" backdrops included with the first Studio Series release of their respective characters. However, they are also available in more generic-looking packagings (similar in appearance to the ones from the Age of Extinction toyline) that do not brand them as Studio Series products, with some versions even replacing their movie artworks for their evergreen designs. Regardless of the packaging, both versions of Bumblebee are available with and without a collectible coin.
Two models based on Sideswipe's Revenge of the Fallen vehicle mode were later announced, but eventually cancelled.
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Nano Hollywood Rides
The Nano Hollywood Rides assortment is composed of very small vehicle replicas measuring approximately 1.65 inches long, similar in size to but less detailed than the 1/64 scaled Metals Die Cast models. They don't feature their robot modes embossed on their undersides, however. All products in this line are also branded as Die Cast Collector's Series and were released (or supposed to be released) in 3-packs.
The Last Knight
Only one 3-pack based on the first and fifth movies was released in 2019 in what was originally planned to be a larger toyline covering all live-action movies. Two more 3-packs were announced for a 2020 release but were left unreleased.
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The Transformers
Similarly, only one 3-pack based on Generation 1 was released in 2020. A second 3-pack was announced with Jazz as part of it, but the pack got delayed until 2022 and had Jazz replaced by Hot Rod for its official release.
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Metalfigs
Opposing all products above, the Metalfigs assortment features die-cast robot mode figures at two different sizes. The 4 inches tall figures are super deformed and feature three points of articulation, while the 2 3/4 inches tall figures are more standard-looking and completely static.
The Last Knight
Two figures based on The Last Knight characters were released in 2018.
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The Transformers
2020 saw the release of figures based on Generation 1 characters instead. The 4" figures now feature light-up eyes and come with two accessories each. It is currently unknown if the 4" Megatron was silently canceled or simply delayed.
4" Figures
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Nano Metalfigs
The Nano Metalfigs are static figurines just like the 2 3/4 figures, except they're even smaller and measure approximately 4 cm or 1 1/2 inches tall. Due to their diminutive size, they come with small bases attached to their feet.
Only one 18-pack based on Generation 1 has been revealed for a 2022 release so far.
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Miscellaneous
Rescue Bots Academy
Perhaps the most unexpected product made by Jada is their single addition to the Rescue Bots Academy toyline, a set released in 2019 comprised of two remote controlled bumper cars, each piloted by a removable robot figure. Despite being branded as a Rescue Bots Academy product, the controllers feature a sticker with the old Rescue Bots logo and the figures themselves are based on the character designs from the original series rather than its sequel.
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The Transformers
In 2022, Jada released its first Transformers product actually capable of transforming in the form of a remote controlled G1 Optimus Prime. The figure converts automatically on command and features lights and sounds.
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