Transformers: Generation 2 (European toyline)
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In 1994, Hasbro UK and Hasbro International followed Hasbro's lead and released the Generation 2 line.
1994
The overwhelming bulk of this year's product was made up of repackaged re-releases of 1993 product from both the European and American toylines, the latter being "new" to most European markets, and newly-developed toys released concurrently with the American market.
This year's releases started the trend of the European toys having extremely condensed on-package bios, as some specs only had the figure's name, function and motto. Many quotes were changed from their previous releases as well.
These versions of the Autobot Cars have altered decos (to varying degrees) and new weapons usable in both robot and vehicle modes.
Dinobots
- Ramjet (UK/E/P, I: Nibbio)
- Starscream (UK/E/P, I: Astrum)
Rotorbots
The European-market release of Rotor Force. Each toy has a wind-up "engine" that, when activated, spins the detachable "rotor" disc at high speeds, sending the disc flying to some pretty impressive heights.
Autobots
Decepticons
- Blade — Boeing-McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache assault helicopter
- Blitz — Chance Vought F4U Corsair fighter plane (UK/E/P)
Illuminators
The European-market release of Laser Rods. They feature clear plastic swords and a small red LED light that can peg into the bottom of the fist holding the sword to give the illusion that it is a "laser sword". In vehicle mode, the light serves to illuminate a transparent engine block
Autobots
Decepticons
Heroes
Identical to the US Heroes, except the "Optimus Prime" and "Megatron Rules" text was removed from the chest stickers.
Autobot
- Sureshot (UK/E/P)
Decepticon
- Archforce (F/NL/D, UK/E/P)
Others
Autobot
- Optimus Prime (UK/E/P; I: Commander)
Decepticons
- Megatron
- Stealth Assault (UK/E/P;F/NL/D: Ace Evader) with "robot/jet fighter"
Sparkabots
The only "new" product exclusive to the European 1994 Generation 2 line, these are redecos of the Generation 1 Sparkabots and Firecons. These toys fire "cold" sparks when rolled along in vehicle/beast mode.
Autobots
- Blaze — Baja desert racing buggy
- Sizzle — Drag-racing "funny" car
Decepticons
- Flamefeather — Bird-monster
- Sparkstalker — Insect-monster
Obliterators
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Obliterators, only with new character names for some reason we have yet to discern. Each massive vehicle's back end separates from the main robot portion and converts to a missile-launching battle platform.
Autobots
- Spark (formerly "Pyro") — Carmichael Cobra airport crash truck
Decepticons
- Colossus (formerly "Clench") — Long-nosed truck cab
Lightformers / Trakkons
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Lightformers and Trakkons. Each toy comes with a massive artillery platform usable in both modes. These platforms use a combination of light-piping and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you look through their targeting scopes (even though Fearswoop is the only one with a double-barreled blaster).
Autobot Lightformers
Decepticon Trakkons
Aquaspeeders / Stormtroopers
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Aquaspeeders and Stormtroopers. Each toy comes with a pump-fed water-shooting cannon usable in both modes. The Aquaspeeders were used to make the Color Changers in the American Generation 2 toyline.
Autobot Aquaspeeders
- Aquafend — Baja desert racing buggy
- Deluge — Mazda 787B Le Mans race car
- Jetstorm — Peugeot 405 T16 rally car
- Speedstream — Indy race car
Decepticon Stormtroopers
- Aquablast — Mitsubishi HSR
- Drench — Chevrolet Corvette Indy concept car
- Hydradread — Mitsubishi HSR-III supercar
- Rage — Jaguar XJ220 sports car
Axelerators / Skyscorchers
Repackaged re-releases of the 1993 "Generation 1" Axelerators and Skyscorchers. Each robot uses a hand-held cannon made of part of their vehicle mode; the Axelerators use their chromed engine-blocks, while the Skyscorchers use their under-slung radar assemblies. The Axelerators continue to use transparent-maroon plastic for their windshields and robot eyes, as opposed to the US versions' smoky-gray transparent plastic.
Autobot Axelerators
- Hotrider — Pickup truck
- Rapido — Peugeot Quasar concept car
- Skram — Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
- Zap — Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Decepticon Skyscorchers
- Hawk — Eurofighter Typhoon jet
- Snipe — Lockheed F-104G Starfighter jet
- Terradive — Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II jet
- Tornado — General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet
1995
Wave 1 Autobots
- Blowout (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Blowout / Turbo-Comete; I: Leon)
- Double Clutch (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Double Clutch / Turbo-Indy; I: Sprinter)
- Firecracker (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Firecracker / Turbo-Diablo; I: Saetta di Fuoco)
- Gearhead (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Gearhead / Turbo-Stockcar; I: Ariete)
- High Beam (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: High Beam / Turbo-Libero; I: Puma)
- Motormouth (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Motormouth / Turbo-Porteur; I: Bufalo)
Wave 2 Autobots
- Bumblebee (F/NL/D: Bumblebee / Turbo-Libero)
- Ironhide (F/NL/D: Ironhide / Turbo-Porteur)
- Mirage (F/NL/D: Mirage / Turbo-Indy)
- Sideswipe (F/NL/D: Sideswipe / Turbo-Diablo)
Wave 2 Decepticons
Decepticons
These were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with Hasbro's Rhode Island address.
Autobots
- Ironhide (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Ironhide / Depisteur; I: Proton)
- Meanstreak (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Meanstreak / Fulgure; I: Rocket)
Decepticons
- Bulletbike (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Bulletbike / Side-Car; I: Superbike)
- Staxx (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Staxx / Routard; I: Tuono)
Autobot
- Road Rocket (UK/E/P; I: Goblin)
Decepticon
- Road Pig (UK/E/P; I: Molock)
Decepticons
- Dirtbag (UK/E/P; F/NL/D: Dirtbag / Chantier; I: Rollo)
- Roadblock (UK/E/P;F/NL/D: Roadblock / Bulldo; I: Macigno)
Others
Autobot
- Optimus Prime (Laser)
