Transformers: Age of Extinction (toy line)

Transformers: Age of Extinction is a film which has an associated toy line released in 2014 by Hasbro (Takara Tomy in Japan).[1][2] The film, and thus the toy line, is based on the original Transformers media franchise. The first toy in this line is First Edition Optimus Prime, which was released on February 2014.[3]

Unlike previous Transformers toy lines including those of the previous three films, this line is divided into two distinct series based on target audience: "Robots in Disguise" and "Generations". "Robots in Disguise" is a series of simpler, more gimmicky toys aimed toward children. "Generations" is a series featuring more complex and movie-accurate toys aimed toward adult collectors. With Hasbro's renewed focus on simpler toys for children, the "traditional" Deluxe, Voyager and Leader Class assortments are explicitly split off under the "Generations" banner, receiving a much reduced focus in marketing and even being entirely store exclusive in the United Kingdom. In Japan, the "Robots in Disguise" and "Generations" sub-lines are marketed as "Lost Age Series" and "Movie Advanced", respectively.

Legion Class

Legion Class figures are smaller (about 3 inches tall) versions of the film franchise's characters. All figures are Walmart exclusives in the U.S.

Deluxe Class

Deluxe Class figures (about 5.5 to 6 inches tall) comprise the bulk of the film's toy line. All figures are new molds except where indicated.

Voyager Class

Voyager Class figures are larger (about 8 inches tall) and more detailed than the Deluxe Class toys. All figures are new molds except where indicated.

Leader Class

Leader Class figures are about 10 inches tall on average, and feature intricate details and chrome painted parts.

First Edition

First Edition Optimus Prime is larger than the Leader Class figure and features a simple, 15-step transformation aimed at children.[3]

One Step Changers

One Step Changers are toys aimed at children, with simple transformation that can be achieved by pushing a button or flipping a panel.

Small
Mega

Flip and Change/Smash and Change

Flip and Change figures are Leader-sized toys aimed at children, with easy transformation by grabbing two sides of the toy and flipping the center portion twice. Optimus Prime is a Smash and Change figure, which transforms by placing the truck mode upward and pressing the rear end against the ground; the spring-loaded mechanism pops panels to reveal the robot mode.

Power Battlers

Power Battlers are toys aimed at children, featuring spring-loaded action gimmicks.

Stomp and Chomp

Stomp and Chomp Grimlock is a giant toy aimed at children that easily transforms by tilting the dinosaur body upward. The toy comes with a non-transforming Optimus Prime figure that can ride on its back and activate light and sound effects while deploying hidden weapons. It also activates different lights and sounds depending on which One Step Changer or Power Battler figure is placed on its back.

Battle Command

Battle Command Optimus Prime is similar in size to the First Edition figure, but comes with a trailer that transforms into his jet pack. In addition, the figure has light and sound features that activate when a One Step Changer or Power Battler figure is placed on his back.[4]

Dino Sparkers

Dino Sparkers are non-transforming toys aimed at children. This line consists of figures riding on Dinobots/animals that roll and emit sparks in their bodies by pull-back action.

Titans

Titans are 12- and 16-inch non-transforming figures with limited articulation aimed at children.

12-inch Titans
16-inch Titan Champions

Multi-Packs

Multi-Packs are gift sets exclusive to selected store franchises.

Two pack (Platinum Edition)
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Cab-Over-Engine Truck; Voyager Class) - Red/black redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode figure.
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Voyager Class) - Metallic redeco of the Voyager figure.
Two pack (Toys "R" Us exclusive)
  • Dinobot Slug (Autobot; Mechanical Triceratops; Deluxe Class) - Purple/gray redeco of the Deluxe figure.
  • Dinobog Slug (Autobot; Mechanical Triceratops; Mini-Con Class) - Gray/gold redeco of Transformers Classics Mini-Con Knockdown.
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Voyager Class)
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Voyager Class) - Gray/yellow redeco of the Transformers: Energon Mega figure.
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Cab-Over-Engine Truck; Voyager Class) - Red/blue redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode figure.
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Cab-Over-Engine Truck; Voyager Class) - Redeco of the Transformers Classics Voyager figure.
Two pack (Target exclusive)
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Peterbilt 379; Deluxe Class) - Silver redeco of the Dark of the Moon Deluxe figure.
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Deluxe Class) - Metallic redeco of the Transformers: Generations Fall of Cybertron Deluxe figure.
Two pack (Walmart exclusive)
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Peterbilt 379; Legion Class) - Redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends figure.
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Velociraptor; Deluxe Class) - Orange/black redeco of Transformers: Energon Deluxe Cruellock.
Three pack (Walmart exclusive)
  • Bumblebee (Autobot; Chevrolet Camaro; Legion Class) - Redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Legends figure.
  • Strafe (Autobot; Mechanical Two-Headed Pteranodon; Deluxe Class)
Multi pack (Platinum Edition)
  • Optimus Prime (Autobot; Cab-Over-Engine Truck; Voyager Class) - Rusty white/black redeco.
  • Rollbar (Autobot; Hatchback) - White redeco of Transformers: Generations Deluxe Autobot Skids with a racing livery similar to Shane Dyson's rally car.
  • Vehicon (Decepticon; Chevrolet Suburban) - Black/blue redeco of the Dark of the Moon Deluxe Crankcase.
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Voyager Class)
  • Scorn (Autobot; Mechanical Spinosaurus; Deluxe Class)
  • Slog (Autobot; Mechanical Apatosaurus; Voyager Class)
  • Dinobot Slug (Autobot; Mechanical Triceratops; Deluxe Class)
  • Strafe (Autobot; Mechanical Two-Headed Pteranodon; Deluxe Class)
Multi pack (Target exclusive)
  • Bumblebee (Autobot; 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept)
  • Autobot Drift (Autobot; Bugatti Veyron Grand Vitesse)
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus)
  • Lockdown (Decepticon; Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4)
  • Silver Knight Optimus Prime (Autobot; Western Star 5700 Concept) - Silver/red redeco.
  • Dinobot Slug (Autobot; Mechanical Triceratops)
Multi pack (San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive)
  • Grimlock (Autobot; Mechanical Tyrannosaurus; Voyager Class)
  • Dinobot Slug (Autobot; Mechanical Triceratops; Deluxe Class)
  • Dinobot Snarl (Autobot; Mechanical Stegosaurus; Deluxe Class)
  • Strafe (Autobot; Mechanical Two-Headed Pteranodon; Deluxe Class)
Multi pack (Japan only)
  • Hightower
  • Long Haul
  • Mixmaster
  • Overload
  • Rampage
  • Scavenger
  • Scrapper

See also

References

  1. ↑ "TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXCTINCTION - 2014 PRODUCT INFORMATION". Hasbro. 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  2. ↑ TFW2005.com - Transformers Movie 4 Age of Extinction Toys
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 TFW2005.com - Optimus Prime (First Edition)
  4. ↑ TFW2005.com - Battle Command Optimus Prime
  5. ↑ TFW2005.com - Optimus Prime (Platinum with Trailer)
  6. ↑ TFW2005.com - Optimus Prime (Silver Knight)
  7. ↑ TFW2005.com - Takara-Tomy Movie Advanced Series Devastator

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