Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)

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Heroes of Cybertron or "HOC" is a series of non-transformable PVC figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series. They were previously released in Japan as Super Collection Figures (SCF for short).

Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold blind-packed in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or Acts released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the Generation 1 continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on Legends of the Microns characters.

Chase figures were found randomly dispersed in each wave. Some were repaints of existing figures, but many were new or retooled molds. From Act Three through Act Eight, pieces to construct larger-scale characters replaced the normal-sized chase figures. Additionally, there were exclusive figures available only at conventions, and one Lucky Draw prize that may or may not have ever seen actual release.

Each figure (including the larger chase constructs) was available in both the character's original animation colors as well as a second deco. In Acts One through Three this was clear plastic; Acts Four through Ten featured a metallic "pewter" finish.

Mega SCF figures were five-inch versions of popular Transformers characters, seemingly inspired by Bandai's concurrent line of Mobile Suits in Action Gundam action figures. Each came with an assortment of accessories, alternately posed hands, and were more poseable than their three-inch counterparts. Like the smaller SCFs, the figures were initially based on characters from the original Transformers series, while later figures were characters from Legends of the Microns.

Of note is the hilarious Engrish version of "More Than Meets the Eye" seen on the packaging of these figures.

The Hasbro versions were released in a total of five waves. Some notable differences between the two lines:

  • Figures were sold on blister cards instead of blindpacked boxes.
  • Each figure included a collector card depicting the character.
  • Figures were available only as color versions; no clear or pewter variants were produced.
  • Bonus figure components were included with each figure in waves 4 & 5, instead of "replacing" a figure, as with SCF.
  • Figures did not have the clear plastic stand included with the SCF versions.
  • Figures were made of blue or red translucent plastic, and then painted to allow light-piping.

The first wave of the Heroes of Cybertron line was re-released to coincide with the 2006 DVD release of the original The Transformers: The Movie and the 2007 live-action movie. The figures were virtually the same as the previous HOC releases, except for being cast in solid rather than translucent plastic, more in keeping with the SCF originals. The 2006 series did not include any bonus figures.

SCF

All figures produced in robot mode unless otherwise noted

Act 1: Sortie! Cybertrons chapter (出撃！サイバトロン編)

Color figures & Clear figures (December 2000)

Chase figures

  • Convoy w/ "Energy Ax" (metallic color)
  • Megatron w/ "Energy Mace" (metallic color)

Act 2: 2010 chapter (2010編)

Color figures & Clear figures (March 2001)

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Chase figures

  • Convoy w/ "Megatron Gun" & jetpack (color)
  • Rodimus Convoy w/ Matrix (clear tinted)

Act 3: The Headmasters chapter (ザ・ヘッドマスターズ編)

Color figures & Clear figures (June 2001)

Bonus Part Item

Chase figures

  • Convoy Damage Version (color)
  • Megatron Reincarnation Version (メガトロン転生バージョン) (clear w/ purple accents)

Act 4: Resurrection of Convoy chapter (コンボイの復活編)

Color figures & Pewter figures (September 2001)

Bonus Part Item

Chase figures

  • God Ginrai Fire Guts (gold)
  • Grimlock w/ Brainwave Transfer Device (alt mode) (metallic color)

Act 5: Super-God Masterforce chapter (超神マスターフォース編)

Color figures & Pewter figures (December 2001)

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Bonus Part Item

Chase figures

  • Convoy Silver Version w/ Matrix (silver)
  • Starscream Ghost Version (clear tinted)

Act 6: Road to Earth chapter (地球への道編)

Color figures & Pewter figures (February 2002)

Bonus Parts Item

Chase figures

  • Dirge (color)
  • Galvatron (metallic)

Act 7: Victory chapter (ビクトリー編)

Color figures & Pewter figures (May 2002)

Bonus Parts Item

Chase figures

  • Deszaras w/ Eaglebreast (color)
  • Victory Saber Gold Version (gold, includes all combination parts)

Act 8: Overseers of Justice chapter (正義を統べる者編)

Color figures & Pewter figures (August 2002)

Bonus Parts Item

Chase figures

  • Starscream Coronation Version (color)
  • Nurse of Paradron (パラドロンの看護師) (color)

Act 9: Legends of the Microns Series 1 chapter (マイクロン伝説編第１弾)

Color figures & pewter figures (December 27, 2002)

Chase figures

  • Convoy ("Cybertron Mode") (color)
  • Megatron ("Cybertron Mode") (color)

Act 10: Legends of the Microns Series 2 chapter (マイクロン伝説編第2弾)

Color figures & Pewter figures (March 2003)

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Chase figures

  • Red Alert ("Cybertron Mode") (color)
  • Super Mode Convoy w/ Star Saber (color)

Exclusives

Figures

Due to the bankruptcy of the publisher, Keibunsha, it is unknown if this figure was ever actually sent out.

Sets

  • SCF Special "The Earth Obliteration Plan" (SCFスペシャル　地球消滅計画編)
    • Convoy w/ "Megatron Gun" (metallic color) & Convoy (alt mode) (metallic color) — Wonder Festival, February 2002
  • SCF "TF Showdown Set" (SCF TF対決セット)
    • Convoy w/ "Energy Ax" vs Megatron w/ "Energy Mace" & battle damage (color) — Tokyo Game Show, September 2002

Mega SCF

Regular figures

Exclusive figures

  • Convoy Damage Version — Robot Station 2002, May 2002
  • 03-X1 Megatron Metallic Version w/ Buzzsaw — Wonder Festival 2002, July 2002

Heroes of Cybertron

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

  • Autobot Espionage Team (Bumblebee and Spike, w/ right leg of Fortress Maximus)
  • Dirge (w/ torso of Fortress Maximus)
  • Powermaster Gigatron (w/ left arm of Fortress Maximus)
  • Autobot Jazz (w/ left leg of Fortress Maximus)
  • Perceptor (w/ head and sword of Fortress Maximus)
  • Wheeljack (w/ right arm of Fortress Maximus)

Bonus figure

Wave 5

  • Constructicon Devastator (w/ left arm of Metroplex)
  • Megatron With Laserbeak (w/ right arm of Metroplex)
  • Omega Supreme (w/ torso of Metroplex)
  • Optimus Prime With Communicator (w/ head and weapons of Metroplex)
  • Autobot Ratchet (w/ right leg of Metroplex)
  • Starscream With Crown (w/ left leg of Metroplex)

Bonus figure

Exclusives

Some assembly required.


Legends of Cybertron

  • Skywarp (2004, unreleased)
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A redeco of Mega Super Figure Collection G1 Starscream (minus the extra coronation accessories, open-palm hands, and the hand wielding Megatron in gun mode), Skywarp was to be among the first of the fan club exclusives offered by OTFCC as well as the first in their Legends of Cybertron line. The figure was delayed and never saw a full release due to 3H Enterprises losing the license to run the official Transformers fan club. At least a couple of sample versions were produced.
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This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Heroes of Cybertron (2006)

Wave 1

  • Megatron
  • Optimus Prime
  • Rodimus Prime
  • Soundwave
  • Ultra Magnus


References

  1. ↑ Unnamed here, but later called as such on Takara's Masterpiece Grimlock figure.
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