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Transformers Classics

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Universe (2003) | Continuity: ”CHUG“ (US) | Universe 2 (2008)
Japan Equivalent: Henkei! Henkei!

With the loss of Alternators and the close of the Cybertron toyline rapidly approaching, a stopgap measure was needed to round out Hasbro’ss offerings until the delayed Movie and its toyline could debut. Rather than develop an offbeat concept to reuse old characters or a new fiction, Hasbro and TakaraTomy elected to revisit classic Generation 1 characters in new designs with no new accompanying fiction. Thus, Transformers: Classics kicked off a trend that would continue in some form to date.

Classics reimagined popular G1 characters in a similar design style as recent series like Cybertron, without the series-wide gimmicks. The toys were largely classed into Deluxe and Voyager price points, and featured detailed casting and far more articulation than their predecessors. The line was rounded out by several Mini-Con teams that missed the boat for Cybertron release, as well as a handful of redecoed Legends class Cybertron figures in homage of older characters.

Many older fans were jubilant at the smattering of characters released until the 2007 Movie toys, and their cries for more were answered in the 2008 Universe 2 (2008) toyline, Generations in 2010, and several toys included in the line simply dubbed Transformers the same year, particularly those inhe “Reveal the Shield” subline. Though Classics only offered a little over a dozen Generation 1 reimaginings, the series it sparked off have made re-creations of scores of original Transformers characters.

 

Combiners - Gift Set Only

Constructicon Devastator

Commemorative Edition

Soundwave with Lazerbeak and Battle Ravage
Toys 'R' Us Exclusive

Contest Prizes

Pepsi Optimus Prime
BotCon 2006
HasbroToyShop Exclusive

Deluxe Class

Astrotrain

Bumblebee

Cliffjumper

Grimlock

Mirage

Ramjet

Rodimus

Starscream

Entertainment Packs

Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle

Gift Sets

Battle for Autobot City
Target Exclusive

Legends Class

Autobot Whirl

Bumblebee

Fireflight

Jetfire

Leo Prime

Menasor

Perceptor

Trypticon

Mini-Con Teams

Clear Skies Team

Demolition Team

Dinobots

Dirt Digger Team

Night Rescue Team

Predator Attack Team

Voyager Class

Jetfire

Megatron

Optimus Prime