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| − | + | Before the [[Transformers (film)|live-action ''Transformers'' film]] was pushed back from November 2006 to July 2007, [[Hasbro]] needed to create a filler line to bridge the gap in their product offerings. That bridge was a revisitation of the original ''[[Generation One]]'' characters, dubbed '''''Classics'''''. The line featured many original toy designs as well as some [[Mini-Con]]s which were originally meant for the end of the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' franchise. A handful of [[redeco]]ed Legends-class figures rounded out the selection. |
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| ⚫ | Although no cartoon or comic book were planned for the line by Hasbro, [[Fun Publications]] picked up the ball for their [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (comic)|Official Transformers Fan Club Magazine comic]], making ''Classics'' the basis of their 2007 story-arc. They used the old [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel ''Generation One'' comic]] as backstory, but disregarded the [[Generation One (Marvel_Comics)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] material and the [[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|''Generation 2'' comic]] that followed, taking things in a new direction instead. Even after the magazine comic moved on to a different [[Transtech|focus]], Fun Publications continued to utilize ''Classics'' elements in [[Shattered Glass (comic)|other]] [[Cheap Shots|stories]], also with ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' and others. |
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| + | ''Classics'' has a Japanese counterpart in ''[[Henkei! Henkei!]]''. |
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| ⚫ | Although no cartoon or comic book were planned for the line by Hasbro, [[Fun Publications]] picked up the ball for their [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (comic)|Official Transformers Fan Club Magazine comic]], making ''Classics'' the basis of their 2007 story-arc. They used the old [[ |
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==Toys== |
==Toys== |
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| + | *'''Dinobots''' ([[Terrorsaur (Classics)|Terrorsaur]], [[Knockdown (Classics)|Knockdown]] & [[Swoop (Classics)]]) |
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| + | *'''Night Rescue Team''' ([[Strongarm (Classics)|Strongarm]], [[Divebomb (Classics)|Divebomb]] & [[Firebot (Classics)|Firebot]]) |
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| + | *'''Demolition Team''' ([[Wideload (Classics)|Wideload]], [[Sledge (Classics)|Sledge]] & [[Broadside (Classics)|Broadside]]) |
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| + | *'''Predator Attack Team''' ([[Snarl (Classics)|Snarl]], [[Overbite (Classics)|Overbite]] & [[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]]) |
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| + | *'''Dirt Digger Team''' ([[Oil Slick (Classics)|Oil Slick]], [[Grindor (Classics)|Grindor]] & [[Dirt Rocket|Dirt Rocket]]) |
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| + | *'''Clear Skies Team''' ([[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]], [[Steel Wind|Steel Wind]] & [[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]]) |
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===Legends class=== |
===Legends class=== |
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*[[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] |
*[[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] |
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*[[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]] |
*[[Menasor (G1)#Classics|Menasor]] |
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+ | *[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] |
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*[[Whirl (G1)#Classics|Autobot Whirl]] |
*[[Whirl (G1)#Classics|Autobot Whirl]] |
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| + | ==="Cybertron Collection" Legends Class=== |
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| − | *[[Clear Skies Team]] |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (Cybertron)#Classics|Optimus Prime]] |
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| − | *[[Demolition Team]] |
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| + | *[[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Classics|Soundwave]] |
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| − | *[[Dinobots (Mini-Cons)|Dinobots]] |
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| + | *[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Classics|Hot Shot]] |
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| − | *[[Dirt Digger Team]] |
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| − | *[[Night Rescue Team]] |
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| − | *[[Predator Attack Team]] |
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| − | ===Scout class=== |
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| − | *[[Huffer#Classics 2|Huffer]] ([[BotCon 2007]] exclusive) |
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===Deluxe class=== |
===Deluxe class=== |
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| + | *[[Hot Rod toys #Classics|Rodimus]] |
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*[[Astrotrain (G1)#Classics|Astrotrain]] |
*[[Astrotrain (G1)#Classics|Astrotrain]] |
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*[[Bumblebee (G1)#Classics|Bumblebee]] |
*[[Bumblebee (G1)#Classics|Bumblebee]] |
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*[[Starscream (G1) toys#Classics|Starscream]] |
*[[Starscream (G1) toys#Classics|Starscream]] |
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*[[Mirage (G1)#Classics|Mirage]] |
*[[Mirage (G1)#Classics|Mirage]] |
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*[[Cliffjumper (G1)#Classics|Cliffjumper]] |
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)#Classics|Cliffjumper]] |
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*[[Ramjet (G1)#Classics|Ramjet]] |
*[[Ramjet (G1)#Classics|Ramjet]] |
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| − | *[[Weirdwolf#Timelines|Weirdwolf]] |
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===Voyager class=== |
===Voyager class=== |
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*[[Optimus_Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] |
*[[Optimus_Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] |
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| − | + | ====Wave 2==== |
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*[[Jetfire (G1)#Classics|Jetfire]] |
*[[Jetfire (G1)#Classics|Jetfire]] |
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+ | ===Muti-Packs=== |
| − | *[[Optimus_Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)#Classics|Megatron]]: The Ultimate Battle (versus |
+ | *[[Optimus_Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)#Classics|Megatron]]: The Ultimate Battle (versus two-pack with DVD) |
| − | *[[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] vs [[Skywarp (G1)#Classics|Skywarp]]: Battle for Autobot City (versus |
+ | *[[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] vs [[Skywarp (G1)#Classics|Skywarp]]: Battle for Autobot City (versus two-pack, Target exclusive) |
*[[Devastator (G1)#Classics|Constructicon Devastator]] (Wal-Mart exclusive giftset) |
*[[Devastator (G1)#Classics|Constructicon Devastator]] (Wal-Mart exclusive giftset) |
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| + | ===Hasbro 20th Anniversary=== |
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| − | **[[Bug Bite#Timelines|Bug Bite]] |
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| + | ===Wal*Mart exclusive Masterpiece=== |
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| + | *[[Starscream (G1) toys#Classics|Masterpiece Starscream]] (G1-colored redeco), Wal*Mart exclusive |
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| + | ===Toys'R'Us exclusive Commemorative Edition=== |
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| + | {{Note|Ravage is called "Battle Ravage" on the back of the box, but simply "Ravage" in the instruction sheet.}} |
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| + | ===Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive Pepsi Transformer=== |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Pepsi Optimus Prime]] (Hasbro release of [[Pepsi Convoy]]), available as a prize for winners of the Pepsi-sponsored [[Transform Your Summer]] contest and as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] "[[exclusive]]" |
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**[[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]] |
**[[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]] |
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**[[Thundercracker (G1)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] |
**[[Thundercracker (G1)#Timelines|Thundercracker]] |
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**[[Dirge (G1)#Timelines|Dirge]] |
**[[Dirge (G1)#Timelines|Dirge]] |
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**[[Thrust (G1)#Timelines|Thrust]] |
**[[Thrust (G1)#Timelines|Thrust]] |
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| + | *[[Mirage (G1)#Classics|Mirage (clear version)]] as a "Primus package" freebie |
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| + | *[[Springer (G1)#Timelines|Springer]] & [[Huffer (G1)#Classics 2|Huffer]] set |
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| + | *[[Alpha Trion (Shattered Glass)|Alpha Trion]] with [[Beta Maxx]] & [[Weirdwolf#Timelines|Weirdwolf]] set |
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| + | ==Foreign Market Exclusives== |
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| − | ===Miscellaneous=== |
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| + | ===Foreign Market exclusive Classic repackages=== |
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| + | ====Western Pacific==== |
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| − | *[[Starscream (G1) |
+ | *[[Hot Rod/toys#Classics|Rodmius]] & [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] (Value Pack) |
| + | *[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] & [[Astrotrain (G1)#Classics|Astrotrain]] (Value Pack) |
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| + | ====Mexico==== |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics|Megatron]] |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] & [[Jetfire (G1)#Classics|Jetfire]] |
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| + | ====Netherlands==== |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]] |
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| + | ====Asia (Hong Kong,Singapore,Malaysia,Philippines)==== |
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| + | *[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#Classics]] & [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Classics|Ultra Magnus]] |
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| + | *[[Jetfire (G1)#Classics|Jetfire]] & [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]] |
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===''Universe'' 2008=== |
===''Universe'' 2008=== |
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==What counts as ''Classics''?== |
==What counts as ''Classics''?== |
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| − | The term "Classics" is universally accepted and used by both fans and Hasbro, but it appears with surprising irregularity around the toys themselves. The first year of packaging only labeled them "Transformers," with "Classic" appearing solely as a prefix to some of the [[size classes]] (such as "Classic Deluxe" or "Classic Voyager"). Some toys, such as the Magnus/Skywarp two-pack, have no "Classic" label at all. The one unifying factor was the distinctive design of the packaging, which spread to even the [[Soundwave (G1)#Classics 2|Soundwave re-release]]. This has become the commonly-accepted delineator of the ''Classics'' line, which brings the following toys into the fold even though they don't self-identify as such: |
+ | The term "Classics" is universally accepted and used by both fans and Hasbro, but it appears with surprising irregularity around the toys themselves. The first year of packaging only labeled them "Transformers," with "Classic" appearing solely as a prefix to some of the [[size class|size classes]] (such as "Classic Deluxe" or "Classic Voyager"). Some toys, such as the Magnus/Skywarp two-pack, have no "Classic" label at all. The one unifying factor was the distinctive design of the packaging, which spread to even the [[Soundwave (G1)#Classics 2|Soundwave re-release]]. This has become the commonly-accepted delineator of the ''Classics'' line, which brings the following toys into the fold even though they don't self-identify as such: |
*Prime vs. Megatron Ultimate Battle set |
*Prime vs. Megatron Ultimate Battle set |
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Complicating things further, ''Classics'' would later be subsumed by the relaunched ''[[Universe (2008)|Universe]]'' franchise (which also engulfed ''[[Robot Heroes]]''). As new toys came out, the defining ''Classics'' packaging style vanished in favor of the ''Universe'' design. Only a small "Classic Series" label on their [[bio]]s maintained the connection to the previous ''Classics'' toys and separated them from the ''Robot Heroes'' they were suddenly rubbing elbows with. |
Complicating things further, ''Classics'' would later be subsumed by the relaunched ''[[Universe (2008)|Universe]]'' franchise (which also engulfed ''[[Robot Heroes]]''). As new toys came out, the defining ''Classics'' packaging style vanished in favor of the ''Universe'' design. Only a small "Classic Series" label on their [[bio]]s maintained the connection to the previous ''Classics'' toys and separated them from the ''Robot Heroes'' they were suddenly rubbing elbows with. |
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| − | ==''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers''== |
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| − | '''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers''' is the name of the Japanese version of the ''Classics'' toyline. Like the ''[[Beast Wars Returns]]'' toyline before it, this line features several [[redeco]]es of existing figures to make them look more like the original [[character model]]s than their American counterparts. For example, Megatron is silver and black instead of [[neon]] green and gray, Starscream and Grimlock are colored closer to their show models, Convoy/Prime and Bumble/Bumblebee have less white paint, and Astrotrain has a more [[show-accuracy|show-inspired]] deco of dark gray and purple instead of white and violet. In addition to these tweaks, every toy has various areas cast in [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]], seemingly for no other reason than to create a line-wide commonality. |
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| − | Unlike the U.S. version of this line, the Henkei line comes with a mini-manga featuring Convoy, Bumble, Grimlock, Megatron, and Starscream. This short story starts off in the 21st Century with Megatron attacking Tokyo, planning to steal its energy and enslave the humans. Then the Cybertrons arrive to stop the Destrons, saying they will always find the Destrons and stop them thanks to the humans' information lines. Starscream is taken out by Bumble and Grimlock, while Megatron fights Convoy. The Destrons then retreat, and the humans thank the Cybertrons. The story continues with the release of the Henkei Astrotrain toy. The second part begins with Astrotrain in train mode attempting to derail a train at Shinjuku Station until Rijie and Grimlock show up. Astrotrain transforms to space shuttle mode to escape Rijie, and then transforms again, this time into his robot mode. While Convoy and Bumble attempt to guard the citizens from Astrotrain, it is revealed that the attack is all part of a Destron plan. While Astrotrain creates a distraction, Megatron and the other Destrons are slowly collecting energon. Megatron is then attacked by a new Cybertron warrior... |
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| − | *C-01 Convoy (Voyager Optimus Prime) |
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| − | *C-02 Bumble (Deluxe Bumblebee) |
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| − | *C-03 Grimlock (Deluxe Grimlock) |
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| − | *C-04 Rijie (Deluxe Mirage) |
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| − | *C-05 Hot Rodimus (Deluxe Rodimus/"[[Hot Rod#Trivia|Hot Rod]]") |
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| − | *C-06 Skyfire (Voyager Jefire) |
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| − | *C-07 [[Sunstreaker]] ([[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] Deluxe Sunstreaker) |
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| − | *C-08 [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (Universe Deluxe Prowl) |
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| − | *[[Powerglide|Powerglide]] (Universe Voyager Powerglide / USA Packaging) |
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| − | *[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (Universe Voyager Silverbolt / USA Packaging) |
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| − | *[[Skyglide]] (Toys "R" Us exclusive promotional Mini-Con) |
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| − | *D-02 Starscream (Deluxe Starscream) |
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| − | *D-03 Astrotrain (Deluxe Astrotrain) |
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| − | *D-04 Ramjet (Deluxe Ramjet) |
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| − | *Thundercracker (Takara Hobby Store Exclusive) |
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| − | *Skywarp (Takara Hobby Store Exclusive) |
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| − | *[[Onslaught|Onslaught]] (Universe Voyager Onslaught / USA Packaging) |
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Latest revision as of 01:29, 26 April 2011
The name or term Classics refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Classics (disambiguation).
Before the live-action Transformers film was pushed back from November 2006 to July 2007, Hasbro needed to create a filler line to bridge the gap in their product offerings. That bridge was a revisitation of the original Generation One characters, dubbed Classics. The line featured many original toy designs as well as some Mini-Cons which were originally meant for the end of the Cybertron franchise. A handful of redecoed Legends-class figures rounded out the selection.
Although no cartoon or comic book were planned for the line by Hasbro, Fun Publications picked up the ball for their Official Transformers Fan Club Magazine comic, making Classics the basis of their 2007 story-arc. They used the old Marvel Generation One comic as backstory, but disregarded the Marvel UK material and the Generation 2 comic that followed, taking things in a new direction instead. Even after the magazine comic moved on to a different focus, Fun Publications continued to utilize Classics elements in other stories, also with Transformers Animated and others.
Classics has a Japanese counterpart in Henkei! Henkei!.
Toys[]
Mini-Cons[]
Wave 1[]
- Dinobots (Terrorsaur, Knockdown & Swoop (Classics))
- Night Rescue Team (Strongarm, Divebomb & Firebot)
- Demolition Team (Wideload, Sledge & Broadside)
Wave 2[]
- Predator Attack Team (Snarl, Overbite & Dreadwing)
- Dirt Digger Team (Oil Slick, Grindor & Dirt Rocket)
- Clear Skies Team (Thunderwing, Steel Wind & Nightscream)
Legends class[]
Wave 1[]
- Leo Prime
- Trypticon
- Perceptor
- Fireflight
Wave 2[]
"Cybertron Collection" Legends Class[]
- Leo Prime
- Optimus Prime
- Soundwave
- Hot Shot
Deluxe class[]
Wave 1[]
Wave 2[]
Wave 3[]
Voyager class[]
Wave 1[]
Wave 2[]
Muti-Packs[]
- Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle (versus two-pack with DVD)
- Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle for Autobot City (versus two-pack, Target exclusive)
- Constructicon Devastator (Wal-Mart exclusive giftset)
Hasbro 20th Anniversary[]
- Optimus Prime (DVD Edition) (20th Anniversary "DVD Edition" redeco with talking base)
Wal*Mart exclusive Masterpiece[]
- Masterpiece Starscream (G1-colored redeco), Wal*Mart exclusive
Toys'R'Us exclusive Commemorative Edition[]
- "Commemorative Edition" Soundwave with Laserbeak and Battle Ravage (Generation One reissue; uses the Soundblaster version of the mold, which had a remolded door that can hold two cassettes.), Toys"R"Us exclusive
Note: Ravage is called "Battle Ravage" on the back of the box, but simply "Ravage" in the instruction sheet.
Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive Pepsi Transformer[]
- Pepsi Optimus Prime (Hasbro release of Pepsi Convoy), available as a prize for winners of the Pepsi-sponsored Transform Your Summer contest and as a Hasbro Toy Shop "exclusive"
BotCon 2007 exclusives[]
- "Games of Deception" boxset, featuring:
- Mirage (clear version) as a "Primus package" freebie
- Springer & Huffer set
- Alpha Trion with Beta Maxx & Weirdwolf set
Foreign Market Exclusives[]
Foreign Market exclusive Classic repackages[]
Western Pacific[]
- Rodmius & Starscream (Value Pack)
- Bumblebee & Astrotrain (Value Pack)
Mexico[]
Netherlands[]
Asia (Hong Kong,Singapore,Malaysia,Philippines)[]
Universe 2008[]
What counts as Classics?[]
The term "Classics" is universally accepted and used by both fans and Hasbro, but it appears with surprising irregularity around the toys themselves. The first year of packaging only labeled them "Transformers," with "Classic" appearing solely as a prefix to some of the size classes (such as "Classic Deluxe" or "Classic Voyager"). Some toys, such as the Magnus/Skywarp two-pack, have no "Classic" label at all. The one unifying factor was the distinctive design of the packaging, which spread to even the Soundwave re-release. This has become the commonly-accepted delineator of the Classics line, which brings the following toys into the fold even though they don't self-identify as such:
- Prime vs. Megatron Ultimate Battle set
- Magnus vs. Skywarp Battle for Autobot City set
- 20th Anniversary Prime redeco
- Mini-Cons (the Mini-Con sets have been referred to as Classics toys on Hasbro's website, but not on the packaging)
- Toys "R" Us exclusive reissue Soundwave
- BotCon 2007 exclusives
- Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus (Asian market exclusive two-pack, 2007)
- Jetfire & Grimlock (Asian market exclusive two-pack, 2007)
- Masterpiece Starscream Hasbro release
Complicating things further, Classics would later be subsumed by the relaunched Universe franchise (which also engulfed Robot Heroes). As new toys came out, the defining Classics packaging style vanished in favor of the Universe design. Only a small "Classic Series" label on their bios maintained the connection to the previous Classics toys and separated them from the Robot Heroes they were suddenly rubbing elbows with.