Transformers Encore

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Transformers Encore is a series of Generation 1 reissues from TakaraTomy which began in 2007. The toys are packaged similarly to their Generation 1-styled boxes; the toys themselves are very close to the original releases, though there may be visible differences in plastic color tones or the substitution of extra paint applications for stickers. Twenty three packages have been released as of March 2013.

List of Transformers Encore figures

# Figure Release date
1 Convoy September 2007
2 Megatron September 2007
Additional figure: e-HOBBY Black Megatron, not to be confused with the earlier e-HOBBY version of Black Megatron. 
3 Soundwave (with Condor) September 2007
4 Starscream September 2007
5 Ironhide December 2007
Additional figure: e-HOBBY released a New Year Special Exclusive: "Black Protect Ironhide", which was available in April 2008. The text on e-Hobby's page for the toy indicates the black coloration is meant to homage Ironhide's original Diaclone version, but between the release of Emergency Green Ratchet and a hint in Ironhide's new bio, it's easy to see this is also an homage to the new Movie Ironhide. The packaging was the same as the regular TF Encore Ironhide's. See the article on Ironhide for additional info. 
6 Ratchet December 2007
Additional figure: A "Ratchet Emergency Green" redeco which homages Movie Ratchet is a Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book Transformers Visualworks. After the book release on December 4, 2007, purchasers could mail in a ticket from the book and purchase either one (5200yen) or two (10,000 yen) of the item. Ratchet Emergency Green was distributed in April 2008. 
7 Sky Lynx February 2008
8 Meister March 2008
9 Omega Supreme June 2008
Additional figure: e-HOBBY released a redeco of Omega Supreme in blue and white as a "GADEP" unit, otherwise known as a Guardian robot
10 Bumble & Minibots (Bumble, Outback, Pipes, Wave and Tailgate) July 2008
11 Skywarp and Thundercracker August 2008
Additional figure: e-HOBBY re-released Sunstorm as an exclusive in February, 2009. It also includes a special comic featuring the character. 
12 Metroflex September 2008
13 Trailbreaker December 2008
14 Hoist December 2008
15 Great Cassette Operation (Eject, Rewind, Jaguar and Buzzsaw) March 2009
16 Bruticus (Onslaught, Swindle, Brawl, Blast Off and Vorter) July 2009
17 Great Cassette Operation Vol.2 (Ratbat, Slugfest, Ramhorn and Steeljaw) July 2009
18 Skids October 2009
19 Great Cassette Operation Vol.3 (Rumble, Frenzy, Overkill and Condor) November 2009
20 Devastator (Scrapper, Bonecrusher, Gren, Long Haul, Mixmaster and Scavenger) November 2011
21 Soundblaster (with Enemy and Wingthing) February 2012
22 Twincast (with Nightstalker and Stripes) February 2012
23 Fortress Maximus March 2013