Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)
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First unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Transformers: EarthSpark is a toyline for the accompanying cartoon, primarily aimed at a younger demographic. It is largely similar to the previous Cyberverse toyline, with many toys revolving around a gimmick, as well as sharing three size classes: 1-Step Changer (now renamed to "1-Step Flip Changer"), Warrior Class, and Deluxe Class. The two new size classes, Tacticons and Spin Changers, are the smallest and largest size classes, respectively. EarthSpark also includes redecoes from the previous toyline, Cyberverse.
Hasbro Earthspark toyline
Tacticons
The smallest size class, the Tacticons are bite-sized toys that can transform while on your finger to "forge a connection with Transformers robots like never before."[1]
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1-Step Flip Changers
Carried over from the Cyberverse 1-Step Changers but slightly smaller and generally even less articulated, the 1-Step Flip Changers have a greater emphasis on "flipping the bot in the air."[1] This is despite the fact the actual gimmick at the heart of these figures is a switch on their robot mode which when pressed - if, say you tipped them over on your desk - releases the mechanism to automatically transform them into their alternate mode in a pleasing flurry of motion. Of course, this means multiple toys have a variation on the 'switchblade' transformation used since all the way back in Age of Extinction.
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Warrior Class
Much like Cyberverse, the Warrior Class toys are more articulated than most size classes in the line but with a focus on an attack gimmick. Several of the figures are redecoes from Cyberverse.
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Deluxe Class
The Generations-esque Deluxe Class toys have a greater focus on show-accuracy, accessories, and articulation. Each toy includes a piece for a Build a Figure of Mandroid, with one swappable arm. Befitting the more collector-orientated designs, the Deluxe Class toys are available on Hasbro Pulse.
Like the Warrior Class, several of the figures of "legacy" characters are Cyberverse redecoes. Disappointing, we know.
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Spin Changers
The largest size class, the Spin Changers each include a human figurine that can interact with the larger robot, via a circular base or an accessory.
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TakaraTomy EarthSpark toyline
"Regular Retail"
In a surprising departure from the brand synergy with Hasbro's lines shown since 2018, Takara Tomy's EarthSpark line is markedly different from Western offerings. Not only are most figures sporting improved, more show accurate decoes but they do not come in plastic-free packaging, marking a return to plastic trays, bubbles on cardbacks and window boxes.
Spin Changers
Compared to Hasbro's releases, these Spin Changers come in boxes with a plastic window.
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Deluxe Class
Compared to Hasbro's boxed releases, these Deluxes come on cardbacks with plastic bubbles like the days of old. However, the Mandroid "build-a-figure" parts are not included.
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Wave 2 (November 11, 2023)
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Wave 3 (March 16, 2024)
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Spatto Change
"Spatto Change" is TakaraTomy's name for the 1-Step Flip Changers, which now also come packaged in plastic bubbles on cardbacks.
Wave 1 (October 28, 2023)
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Wave 2 (November 11, 2023)
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Wave 3 (March 16, 2024)
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Notes
- EarthSpark is the first cartoon tie-in toyline to use the plastic-free packaging first introduced in War for Cybertron: Kingdom for every toy. Each size class has an open window except for the Tacticons, which use closed boxes.
- The deluxe class packaging features Autobot Script on the inner tray, reading "Earthspark".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 July 22 Official Transformers Facebook post revealing the EarthSpark toyline: "Forge a connection with #Transformers robots like never before with Transformers: EarthSpark Tacticon figures that convert around a finger! Fun in every flip! Convert 1-Step Flip Changer figures from robot mode to alt. mode in 1 exciting step by flipping the bot in the air!"
