Transformers: Generations

Generations Deluxe Cybertronian Optimus Prime

Transformers: Generations is a 2010 toy line by Hasbro. Much like the preceding Universe toy line, Generations covers different eras of Transformers; here, the toys are based upon characters from Generation 1 and the video game Transformers: War for Cybertron, as well as the Transformers comics by IDW Publishing. The figures consist of new molds as well as redecos of ones originally used in the Classics and Universe lines. These Deluxe Class figures stand at about 5.5 to 6 inches tall and feature intermediate to moderate transformation levels.

The first wave of figures was released on July 2010. At the 2010 Cybertron Con in Shanghai, China, photos of upcoming figures set for release on Spring 2011 were unveiled.[1]

The Generations line will continue from 2012 to 2013, which will include figures based on characters from the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game. In addition, newer figures are released exclusively for the Asian market. These specific figures are known to collectors as "GDO" (Global Development Organization).[2]

Generations Series 1

The initial line running from 2010 to 2011.

Deluxe Class

Multi-packs

Generations Series 2 - Fall of Cybertron

The second line running from 2012 to 2013.

Deluxe Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Voyager Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Leader Class

Exclusives

  • Autobot Jazz (Autobot; Race car; Deluxe Class) - White/light blue/orange redeco of Reveal the Shield Deluxe Special Ops Jazz.
  • Motorbreath (Decepticon; Semi-trailer truck; Legends Class) - Black/purple redeco of Reveal the Shield Legends Optimus Prime as an homage to Motormaster.
  • Combat Hero Optimus Prime (Autobot; Semi-trailer truck; Deluxe Class) - Blue/red redeco of Reveal the Shield Deluxe Optimus Prime as an homage to the Generation 2 toy of the same name.
  • Thundercracker (Decepticon; McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle; Legends Class) - Blue redeco of Reveal the Shield Legends Starscream.

Generations Series 3 - Thrilling 30

The third line running from 2013 to 2014.

Legends Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Deluxe Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Wave 5

Wave 6

Wave 7

Voyager Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Wave 5

Wave 6

Leader Class

Titan Class

Generations Series 4 - Combiner Wars

The fourth line running from 2015 to 2016

Legends Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Deluxe Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Voyager Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Leader Class

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Transformers: Reveal the Shield

Transformers: Reveal the Shield is a 2010-2011 expansion of the Generations line that also includes figures from or inspired by the live-action film series. The sub-line gets its name from the heat-activated silver sticker on each figure that reveals an Autobot or Decepticon insignia when rubbed. Over half of the Scout Class figures were canceled before production.

Legends Class

Scout Class

Deluxe Class

Voyager Class

Multi-packs

Transformers: United

Transformers: United is the Japanese release of the Generations and Reveal the Shield figures by Takara Tomy.[21] All figures in this line are metallic redecos of the Hasbro versions.[22] The line originally ended on March 2011 with G2 Optimus Prime and eHobby exclusive three-packs,[23] however, Takara Tomy continues to release figures in this line throughout 2012.

Figures

Online exclusives

e-Hobby

  • Kup - Blue redeco with silver scratch marks.
  • Rodimus - Clear blue remold.
  • Scrapheap - Dark brown redeco of Wreck-Gar with a different head sculpt.
  • Cyclonus with Nightstick - Clear purple remold.
  • Galvatron - Clear purple remold.
  • Scourge - Clear blue remold.

Million Hero Publishing

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 TFW2005.com - Images from Cybertron Con New Transformers Panel
  2. TFW2005.com - I found out what GDO means!
  3. TFW2005.com - More New Toys from BotCon Hasbro Display
  4. Hasbro Toy Shop - Generations Deluxe Class Cybertronian Bumblebee
  5. OAFE - Transformers Generations: "War for Cybertron" Bumblebee review
  6. OAFE - Transformers Generations: Darkmount (Straxus) review
  7. TFW2005.com - Official Images of Generations Blurr and Dirge
  8. OAFE - Transformers Generations: Drift Review
  9. TFW2005.com - Additional War for Cybertron Soundwave and Megatron Images
  10. OAFE - Transformers Generations: "War for Cybertron" Optimus Prime review
  11. TFW2005.com - First Look at Generations Red Alert
  12. 1 2 3 4 Transformers Generations Jazz, Thunderwing, And More Show Up In China - POWET.TV
  13. TFW2005.com - Skullgrin
  14. Review - Transformers Generations Cybertronian Soundwave - BattleGrip
  15. Review - Transformers Generations Thrust - BattleGrip
  16. TFW2005.com - Generations Warpath Clear Images
  17. "TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS Ultimate Gift Set". Hasbro. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  18. "Transformers: Generations Ultimate Gift Set In-Hand Images Show G2 Combat Prime Homage". TFormers.com. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  19. 1 2 Seibertron.com - Generations Wreck-Gar is Coming, More Revealed via Walmart Listings
  20. TFW2005.com - Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime, Trailbreaker to Be Released in Generations, 2010 Main Line
  21. TFW2005.com - Transformers: Generations to Be Released in Japan as Transformers: United
  22. TFW2005.com - Takara Tomy's Transformers: United Photos
  23. TFW2005.com - Transformers: United Ends with Wave 4
  24. TFW2005.com - Transformers United Up for Preorder at BigBadToyStore, More Characters Confirmed
  25. TFW2005.com - United Deluxe Stepper

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