Size class

Size class is how Hasbro determines the size and price of a toy. It also determines the amount of budget spent on the production of a toy, such as paint or electronics.

Size class has not been consistent from line to line, with names often changed to affect marketability.

Beast Wars
Beast Wars had five size classes. The cheapest, with the price around $5, was Basic. Deluxe was the next cheapest, being around $10 in price. The next step is Mega, with a price of $15. Toys of this size were often shelfwarmers. Only six toys were sold as the next largest size, Ultra, with a price of $20. The largest size, Supreme, was only attained by one toy, Optimal Optimus, which was sold for $35.