Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)
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The Transformers: Rescue Bots toyline under the Playskool Heroes brand. It began in the later part of 2011.
Toys
2011-2012
Figures
The Figures assortment consists of individual human figures with basic articulation, and a piece of Rescue Gear each.
Wave 1
- Axel Frazier & Microcopter
- Jack Tracker/Billy Blastoff & Jet Pack
- Chief Charlie Burns & Rescue Cutter
- Cody Burns & Rescue Hose
- Sawyer Storm & Rescue Winch
- Walker Cleveland & Rescue Saw
Wave 2
Rescue Bots
The Rescue Bot assortment consists of autotransforming figures, which can hold Rescue Gear in robot mode.
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Electronic Figures
Electronic Figures are larger, non-transforming figures, featuring lights and sounds, and a human partner figure.
- Chase the Police-Bot (with Jack Tracker)
- Heatwave the Fire-Bot (with Cody Burns)
Playsets
Available at a number of pricepoints, playsets each include a human figure, and a basic Rescue Bot with a RPM-style "transformation" that they can ride in.
- Bumblebee Rescue Garage (with Bumblebee and Axel Frazier)
- Fire Station Prime (with Heatwave the Fire-Bot and Cody Burns)
- Electronic Rescue Bots Mobile Headquarters (with Optimus Prime and Cody Burns)
- Bots & Robbers Police Headquarters (with Chase the Police-Bot and robber)
2013 (Energize)
For 2013, Rescue Bots was refreshed with the Energize branding, which saw most toys feature blue, 'powered-up' color-schemes and weapons.
Figure 2-Packs
Figure 2-Packs include a PVC Rescue Bot with basic articulation and a static human partner figure. Unlike previous merchandise, the robots and humans are based on the models of the Rescue Bots cartoon.
Wave 1
- Bumblebee & Graham Burns
- Chase the Police-Bot & Chief Charlie Burns
- Heatwave the Fire-Bot & Kade Burns
- Optimus Prime & Cody Burns
Wave 2
Singles Packs
Singles Packs repackage the Rescue Bot figures from the 2-Pack assortment without their human partner.
Rescue Bots
For the Energize subline imprint, the original Rescue Bot toys were partially redecoed in clear blue plastic, and retooled to include new rescue tools and 5mm posts to hold them in vehicle mode.
Wave 1
Wave 2
Flip Changers
Flip Changers are larger figures, sporting a gimmick whereby pulling a lever causes the toy to roll forward briefly before flipping over into robot mode.
Electronic Figures
The Electronic Figures are again larger, non-transforming toys with lights and sounds, although no longer including a human partner.
Playsets
- Optimus Prime Rescue Trailer
2014
2014 saw another theme for Rescue Bots in the form of new alternate modes, both vehicles and dinosaurs. Dinosaur-themed toys sported Roar and Rescue branding.
Figure 2-Packs
Wave 1
- Bumblebee & Scrapmaster
- Heatwave the Fire-Bot (fire-boat) & Cody Burns (Rescue Boy)
- Optimus Prime & Trex
Future waves
Rescan
Succeeding the Rescue Bot assortment, Rescan features brand-new molds of previous characters, with new alternate modes.
Wave 1
- Bumblebee (motorcycle)
- Heatwave the Fire-Bot (fire-boat)
- Optimus Prime (monster truck)
Wave 2
- Bumblebee (raptor)
- Optimus Primal (T. rex)
Wave 3
- Blades the Copter-Bot (jet)
Future waves
Mini Dinos
Mini Dinos are small autotransforming figures with new dinosaur alternate modes.
Wave 1
- Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot (Brontosaurus)
- Blades the Rescue Dinobot (pterodactyl)
Wave 2
- Chase the Rescue Dinobot (Stegosaurus)
- Boulder the Rescue Dinobot (Triceratops)
Epic Figures
The Epic Figure assortment consists of 12-inch tall non-transforming figures with basic articulation. Their chests open up to fit 2-Pack figures, and they feature 5mm ports to interact with Energize rescue tools. Epic Optimus Prime stands at an even taller 22 inches, opening to reveal a command center for smaller figures and again able to interact with 5mm rescue tools.
- Heatwave the Fire-Bot
- Chase the Police-Bot
- Blades the Copter-Bot
- Boulder the Construction-Bot
- Epic Optimus Prime
Electronic toys
Heatwave and the larger Optimus Primal can transform into dinosaurs and feature electronic lights and sounds.
