All About Transformers

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How It All Began

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Birth Of Transformers

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Generation One

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Beast Wars

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Third Party

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Movies

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Video Games

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Gallery

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How it all began

According to Wikipedia, Transformers is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. Initially a line of transforming toys rebranded from Takara's Diaclone and Microman toylines, the franchise began in 1984 with the Transformers toy line. The story focuses on 2 factions of transforming alien robots called Autobots and the Decepticons in an endless battles for victory. In its decades-long history, the franchise has expanded to encompass comic books, animation, video games and films. Generation 1 or G1 covers both the original animated television series The Transformers and the comic book series of the same name, which are further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series, which became its own mini-universe. 1


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Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2001 and IDW Publishing in 2005, also as a remastered series. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during and after the 20th-Century. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by 3 shows Armada, Energon and

Cybertron.

They constitute a single universe called the Unicron Trilogy. For movies, the first animated feature Transformers The Movie was released in 1986 between Seasons 2 and 3 while the live-action version was finally released in 2007, followed by sequels in 2009, 2011 and 2014.

The Transformers Animated Series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc, the 2007 live-action film and the Unicron Trilogy.

Transformers Prime previously aired on The Hub. Although initially a separate and competing franchise started in 1983, Tonka's Gobots became the intellectual property of Hasbro after their buyout of Tonka in 1991. Subsequently, the universe depicted in the animated series Challenge Of The Gobots and follow-up film GoBots: Battle Of The Rock Lords was retroactively established as an alternate universe within the Transformers franchise.


Birth of transformers

Before the dawn of time, the One - also known as the Source and the sentient core of the Universe - is an extra-dimensional entity in whom order and chaos exist in perfect harmony. The One created the astral being Unicron, which was then split into half. One remained Unicron while the other became Primus. While Primus embodied order and justice upon his birth, Unicron was left with chaos and evil, which gave him a sense of fallen existence. Thus began the long-time battle between the two. Later their rampaging feud brought them to the physical world where they were accidentally trapped inside metallic elements – which eventually paved their way to become gigantic robots. Then Primus turned into the planet Cybertron and created the original 13 Primes, who were each infused with a fragment of Primus' life essence known as the Autobot Matrix Of Leadership, to help himself in his war against Unicron. When the war was over, Unicron was sucked into a black hole and vanished from reality until Transformers The Movie in 1986. Meanwhile, Primus entered his eons-long slumber while the original 13 Primes began to create other robots and thus began the Transformers story. 3


GENERATION ONE Generation One is a retroactive term for the Transformers characters that appeared between 1984 and 1993. The Transformers began with the 1980s Japanese toy lines Microman and Diaclone. The former utilized varying humanoid-type figures while the latter presented robots able to transform into everyday vehicles, electronic items or weapons.

Takara Tomy has completely redesigned the newest Masterpiece Convoy for this figure release and what an amazing job they did. Convoy, or Optimus Prime as many know him, is fully transformable and comes with his trailer which also transforms. Convoy, as leader of the Autobots, carries the Matrix in his chest and the figure's chest opens up to reveal it showing the amazing detail.

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Leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest and wisest of all Autobots.

Jazz loves Earth culture and always looking to learn more. His knowledge of Earth is what makes him the indispensable right-hand man to Optimus Prime aka second-incommand.

Known as Skyfire in animated series Once good friends and now arch-rival to Starscream after discovering the latter’s real intentions to join and fight for Decepticons. Largest Autobot along with Optimus Prime and the only one who can fly in Season One series.

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TRANSFORMERS ENCORE IRONHIDE

TRANSFORMERS ENCORE RATCHET

G1 HOUND HOT CLASSIC

TF GENERATIONS WHEELJACK


6 ACTION FIGURE SIDESWIPE

ACTION FIGURE SUNSTREAKER

TRANSFORMERS G1 PROWL

TRANSFORMERS G1 SILVERSTREAK


7 TRANSFORMERS MIRAGE G1

TRANSFORMERS TRAILBREAKER G1

Transformers Minibots Set reissue imported from Japan.

G1 AUTOBOT BUMBLEBEE

G1 AUTOBOT CLIFFJUMPER


G1 AUTOBOT WINDCHARGER

G1 AUTOBOT BRAWN

A combination of 5 Dinobots - Commander Grimlock, Sludge, Slag, Snarl and Swoop, Dinoking is created reluctantly by Autobots as the last stand against Decepticons combiners.


The MP-5 Megatron is a collector's item in a completely unaltered and factory sealed condition. Features a standing full 12 tall; this amazing addition to Takara's MP collection features diecast metal elements and superior design. Megatron is the founder of the Decepticon uprising, and their most well-known and feared leader.

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Acting as Megatron's second-incommand but based on Cybertron instead. Serves as both military operations commander and scientist whose actions are carried out with the cold and brutal clarity of a typical Nazi officer during WWII.

Regarded and trusted by Megatron as Decepticon second-in-command more than Starscream due to his utmost loyalty, Soundwave acts as the eyes and ears for Decepticons.


Starscream seeks to replace Megatron as leader. Transforms from jetfighter with heat seekers to robot and back.

Along with Starscream, fighter jets Thundercracker and Skywarp forms the primary core of the Decepticon army in terms of aerial supremacy over mostly ground-based Autobot vehicles.


Acting as the second espionage line of spies for Decepticons after Soundwave and his cassette warriors.

Decepticons first sub-group. For the first time, they come available as 1 trio set box.


Awesome and terrifying, Devastator is Decepticons' first combinator who makes his first appearance in Heavy Metal War – the final episode of Season 1.


The hotter things get, the better Inferno likes it. Not just fires but Decepticons as well.

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On Earth, his ideas are limited by war. Takes pride in his work, prone to depression if they are destroyed in battle. On Cybertron his buildings are considered works of art. On Earth, his ideas are limited by war. Takes pride in his work, prone to depression if they are destroyed in battle.


RED ALERT G1 AUTOBOT

SMOKESCREEN G1 AUTOBOT

TRACKS G1 AUTOBOT

HOIST G1 AUTOBOT

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SKIDS G1 AUTOBOT

PERCEPTOR G1 AUTOBOT

Blaster loves all Earth music, especially good, hard and loud rock and roll. He can be found at the forefront of any situation in which he is involved, be it getting down and truly hopping to town, or kicking butt and taking names.


Powerglide is a complete aerial show-off. Proud that he is one of the few Autobots that can fly.

TRANSFORMERS WARPATH G1

TRANSFORMERS SEASPRAY G1

TRANSFORMERS COSMOS G1

TRANSFORMERS BEACHCOMBER G1

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Last line of defense for the Autobots, Omega Supreme is a titanic guardian robot capable of instilling fear and panic into the sparks of Decepticons that dare face him on the field of battle.

Autobots' first combiner group based on the old Cybertonian jets they found abandoned on their home planet.


Seeing humans as if they are his own children, Defensor will do anything to protect them. For he is a combination of all 5 Autobot protection, search and rescue vehicles together.

One of the new Decepticon jets introduced in Transformers Season 2 along with Ramjet and Thrust.


Thrust rattles the air with the roar of his jets.

Mid-air collisions are Ramjet's specialty. Makes little difference if target is opponent or not, he will crash into it for fun.

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Creating confusion is Astrotrain's speciality. One of the first Decepticon and Transformers’ triple changers that switch from train to robot to shuttle and back.

Ability as elite Triple Changer to rapidly transform makes Blizwing a prime asset to Megatron and his fellow Decepticons but danger to Autobots and humans.


A clanking and crushing terror that destroys all in his path the ultimate Decepticon weapon if he was not so confused by the opposing thoughts of the 5 Stunticons who formed him.

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Revelling only in war and destruction, Bruticus is a towering combination of 5 Combaticons - a group of World War II military vehicles and aircraft found abandoned by Starscream on the island he was exiled to by Megatron for his defiance.

His strength, endurance and courage are limitless. His fireblast is one of the most powerful forces in the universe.


The battle doesn't get any bigger than this! Transformers Generations Combiner Wars figures combine to form giant super robots.

Sky Lynx is a powerful yet self-centred and boastful Apatosaurus. Fearless, daring and believes himself to be superior to many of his Autobots.

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Computron always makes the right choice but takes several minutes to make it since he first completely analyzes input from the 5 Technobots who comprise him.

Sandstorm lives for action. His only real fear is a fear of boredom.

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If not for the high-octane fuel he supplies to them, other Decepticons would call Tankor a dirtbag. A sleazy liar who will steal or manipulate anyone so long as it helps him get his way.

Formerly bound to Soundwave as a partner and slave, Overkill was often overlooked by enemy and ally alike.

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Combined form of Terrorcons as in commander Hun-Gurrr, Blot, Cutthroat, Rippersnapper and Sinnertwin, Abominus has a core of malevolent rage equal to the most savage beasts in the galaxy including Predaking.

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Comprising of 5 Decepticon animal warriors called Predacons, Predaking is the perfect gestalt or combiner warrior. Powerful, remorseless, obedient, and nearly unstoppable, he hunts Autobots with a predatory intensity absent from even the most diabolical of his Decepticon combiners.

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This is the official Hasbro Platinum Edition reissue of the legendary Decepticon Trypticon! Trypticon is the ultimate Decepticon weapon, capable of converting between 3 forms, each more massive than the last.

Fortress Maximus' inexhaustible courage is tempered by his preoccupying desire for peace. Despite his immense size and power he fights only out of necessity.


Revamped models of Autobots Hardhead and Brainwave before they become Headmasters.

Young and bold, Rodimus races headlong into danger, throwing caution and his orders to the wind.

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Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Prime.

Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his own thousand adventures.

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Blurr is the fastest Autobot on land and verbally. In robot mode, carries an electrolaser that reverses the polarity of an enemy robot's microcircuits and leaves them motionless.

Universe Deluxe Wave 2 Galvatron appears to support an elaborate array of articulation. His stocky tank altmode is equipped with a turret-mounted translucent orange cannon complete with an equally translucent missile projectile. In robot mode, Galvatron brandishes his sovereign cannon as an arm-mounted weapon.


An emotionless marauder whose single-minded purpose is to destroy the Autobots.

As general of Decepticon army under Galvatron, Scourge is merciless and fearsome.

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Cruel and vicious but apparently built with a few wires crossed. In robot mode, uses photon pistol and thermal sword. In wolf mode, noise module is equipped with various tracking sensors.

Except Decepticons whom he serves with, Piranacon is a monolithic menace to all living creatures. The dialoblical combination of the 6 Seacons who comprise him. Master at undersea warfare.


Japanese version of Powermaster Optimus Prime. While the toy made its debut in 1989 as part of Transformers Pretenders and Powermasters merchanise, the character came into prominence in Japanese animation series Transformers Masterforce.


Leader of the Autobots in Transformers Victory and regarded as the best swordsrobot in Transformers history, Star Saber ascended from humble beginnings.

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The latest addition to Transformers Victory Autobots force. Victory Leo is in fact the reconstructed version of God Ginrai known to many Transformers fans as Powermaster Optimus Prime. That was after God Ginrai got hit by the Decepticon Emperor Deathsaurus's cannon blast in trying to protect his comrade Star Saber. As Victory Leo, his personality changed.

As compared to his rational and wise former self, he now became short-tempered, sensitive and violent. Eventually he got along with Autobots and combined with their leader Star Saber into Victory Saber.

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The combined form of the 5 Aerialbots, Superion is by far the largest and most powerful G1 gestalt warrior.

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The combined form of the 5 Protectobots, Defensor exists specifically to safeguard human life. This is the Takara Tomy Japanese version which features Groove instead of Rook.

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A combination of all 5 vehicles, Menasor is the Decepticons' second combiner after Devastator.

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A combination of all 5 figures, this is the advanced edition of the original G1 Combaticon Gestalt warrior Bruticus.

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Beast wars The story focused on a small group of Maximals - descendents of Autobots led by Optimus Primal and Predacons - descendents of new Decepticons led by Megatron. Taking place sometime during the 4 million year period in which the Autobots and Decepticons were in suspended animation from the first episode of the original Transformers animation which forces them to take organic beast forms in order to function without going into stasis lock.

Young and untested, Optimus Primal was a mere captain of an exploration ship when he and his crew were diverted offcourse to pursue a stolen Predacon ship under the leadership of his arch-nemesis Megatron.


Cheetor was on the mark when he said that Rhinox was the best of them. He is a Renaissance warrior. Intelligent, massive, strong, and stalwart, there are few Maximals one could depend on more.

Primarily used for recon and surveillance due to her aerial alternate mode, Airazor's talents are a great asset to the Maximal cause. She is calm and confident, but also adventurous and brave, with a healthy supply of dry humor.


CLASSIC TIGATRON ACTION FIGURE

CLASSIC DELUXE CHEETOR

DINOBOT ACTION FIGURE

DELUXE CLASS RATTRAP

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Magnaboss physically combines Prowl's ferocity, Silverbolt's swiftness and Ironhide's strength. Having fought together for eons from their time as Autobots, their spark fusion into a new persona is a rousing success as well.

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Megatron began with one goal. Restoring glory and power to the Predacon race, with himself at the helm.

A sultry femme fatale, Blackarachnia is smart, sexy and dangerous. Of the several rebellious Predacons under Megatron's command, she is one of the very few who can, on occasion, outguile him.


Scorponok's personality seems to have 2 main features. Dumb and yet loyal to Megatron and of those features, only the loyalty seems to be consistent.

BEAST WARS PREDACON INFERNO

TRANSMETALS II DINOBOT

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The ultra-beast Tripredacus mounts its attack on the Maximal fortress in the dead of night, calling upon and combining Cicadacon's plaguelike destruction, Ram Horn's tenacity and Sea Clamp's crushing power.

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Third party Third Party Transformers are toys created by third party companies – not associated with Hasbro nor Takara into enhanced versions of their original G1 counterparts. I first heard of these in 2014 even though they have been going on for several years now since 2010. One of the most popular concepts they used are the infamous Transformers Combiners – groups of 3-6 robots who can combine into one giant super robot. Apparently Hasbro and Takara are aware of these but whether they will eventually take legal action against those companies for copyrights infringement are still open to debate at this point of writing. Given the fact that most of these third party toys are proving to be more popular with fans than original Transformers given their enhancements in combining, postures, looks, weapons and accessories.

Among all the third party Transformers toys, Shuraking impresses me the most. Not only it is the largest of all combiners, its concepts and designs in looks, weapons and accessories are very close to the G1 Dinobots appearance. Armed with twin gigantic battle swords and missile launchers on its right arm, Shuraking is Autobots’ ultimate weapon against all Decepticon combiners put together. Designed by GCreation based in China. Including his primitive counterpart Predaking – also known as Feral and Neo Rex in rival company Mastermind Creations.

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Leader of the Dinobots, Wrath also known as Grimlock in G1 Transformers series.. Transforms from tyrannosaurus to robot to the main body of Shuraking - the largest and most powerful combiner in the history of Transformers and first created by 3rd party company outside Hasbro. Besides the large energo sword and twin-barrelled rocket launcher, he is also armed with a giant shield which forms Shuraking's chestplate

THUNDEROUS

HAMMER


GROWL

BLADE

Besides GCreation Shuraking, there is Toyworld Dinoking. However in terms of overall design, Toyworld still pales in comparison to GCreation whose work resembles G1 Dinobots more. Still they have now released all 5 Dinobots to public. Dinobot commander Corelock comes with both weapons and combiner accessories. But if you want the Dino battlesword, you need to get it separately online. Like GCreation, all 5 Dinobots are sold separately and much bigger than their G1 counterparts.


CORELOCK

MUDDY

DREG

ROAR


SPEAR


The mighty Quantron stands 28CM/11" tall in combined mode and features 5 members where each member can transform into a Sci-Fi style vehicle.

Third party Japanese version of the legendary and first G1 Autobot combiner Superion.


Prometheus is one of the greatest combiners ever assembled! Set of figures comes factory sealed in individual packaging.


Black edition of the original G1 colors Feral Rex. But in terms of design, weapons and accessories, they are still the same.

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Based on the infamous arch-villain Lio Kaiser in Transformers Victory, this third party Decepticon combiner is certainly worth the masterpiece. For he looks exactly like his animated character with his appearance, weapons and accessories. Rhadamanthus

Aiakos

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Minos


Cerberus

Thanatos

Hypnos


Enter the Mighty Ordin! Stands approximately 37CM/15" tall and is roughly the same size as MMC's Feral Cons.

Third party combiner set of all 6 Constructions. Compared to their G1 predecessors, this one is more detailed editions with movable arms, hands, legs and body movement.


Movies

In 2007, Michael Bay directed a live-action film based on Transformers, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox and Tyrese Gibson in the lead human cast while voice actors Peter Cullen and Hugo Weaving voice Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively. Transformers received mixed to positive reviews and was a box office success. It is the forty-fifth highest-grossing film and the fifth highest-grossing film of 2007, grossing approximately $709 million worldwide. The film won 4 awards from the Visual Effects Society and was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing, Mixing and Best Visual Effects. The performance of Shia Labeouf was praised by Empire and Peter Cullen's reprisal of Optimus Prime from the 1980s was well received by fans. Despite mostly negative reviews, it was a commercial success and grossed more than its predecessor. 57


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ALL ABOUT TRANSFORMERS A third film - Transformers - Dark Of The Moon - was released on June 29, 2011, in 3-D and went on to gross over $1 billion, despite receiving mixed reviews. A fourth film - Transformers - Age Of Extinction - was released on June 27, 2014, which also grossed over $1 billion, though it got mixed to negative reviews. A fifth film - tentatively titled Transformers 5 The Last Knight - is scheduled for a summer 2017 release at the time of writing this. It will focus more on the creation of Transformers and their real masters from Optimus Prime's outer space perspective as well as the concurrent events happening on Earth.

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AGE OF EXTINCTION The last movie to be featured in 2014 at the time of writing this, Age Of Extinction took place 5 years after the events of Dark Of The Moon. In the wake of Chicago Invasion by Decepticons and humans success in defeating them with the help of Autobots, the US government views Transformers as a major threat in general. Despite the differences brewing in the political arena, a secret service known as the Cemetery Wind was formed to hunt down and destroy all remaining robots whether they are Autobots or Decepticons. Realizing they could not match the robots in strength and firepower, they enlisted the help of former Decepticon now turned bounty hunter Lockdown and his troops. The secret ambush decimated more Autobots than Decepticons as a result and Optimus Prime and his remaining soldiers were forced into hiding all over Earth. Until a compassionate human scientist Cade Yeager discovered him as a truck by chance.

Advanced version of the original model, Optimus Prime is designed to resemble his movie counterpart as possible in both appearance and weaponry.


Optimus Prime has long believed that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Once again ready to defend the people of his adopted planet, the unyielding Optimus prepares for the battle that will allow his Autobots to reclaim their role as Earth's honored protectors.


Advanced version of the original model, Bumblebee is designed to resemble his movie counterpart as possible in both appearance and weaponry.

As their enemies scour the planet for Autobots in their familiar alternate forms, Bumblebee harnesses the skills mastered through years of battle and rescans to a new form, disguising himself as a classic sports car.


Advanced version of the original model and made to look exactly like its live action movie counterpart.

To Autobot Hound, the way to combat danger is with firepower. The Autobot heavy munitions specialist is always geared up for battle.


Advanced version of the original model and made to look exactly like its live action movie counterpart.

This Autobot Drift figure changes between modes in 1 amazing step.

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A more realistic and detailed looking figure than its previous counterpart.

Crosshairs is the best shot on the battlefield or above it.

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A complete set of 5 Age Of Extinction Dinobots in original G1 animation series colors of red and grey.

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This action figure boxed set includes 5 Dinobots from the hit movie Transformers - Age of Extinction.

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GRIMLOCK

SLUG

SCORN

SLASH

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SNARL

STRAFE

New main villain in Transformers - Age Of Extinction, Lockdown is a bounty hunter affiliated with the secret military to hunt down all surviving Autobots in the aftermath of Chicago events in Dark Of The Moon.

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Resurrected version of late Decepticon leader Megatron, Galvatron came back stronger and more powerful than ever!

Reproduces the world of live-action film Transformers in full deformation action figure than movie Advanced Series, appeared new character Stinger of the Decepticons!


Dark OF the moon Taking place 3 years after the second live action movie Revenge Of The Fallen, Dark Of The Moon focuses on the original Autobots leader - Sentinel Prime and the darkness that threatens humans after his wakening from decades of coma. What started out as a simple rescue mission by Optimus Prime and his Autobots to restore their predecessor turns out to be a disaster as Sentinel Prime soon reveals his allegiance to Decepticons instead to restore their home planet Cybertron to its former glory. And Sentinel’s plan to leave Cybertron was not to escape the war that ruined it but to rendezvous with Decepticons leader Megatron who had departed for Earth first before any other Transformer. Given the circumstances and several Autobots casualties including his trusted second-in-command Ironhide, Optimus Prime is forced to decide between killing his former mentor and saving our world.

Main character and leader of Autobots before his student Optimus, Sentinel Prime is supposed to be their saviour after being awakened by the latter from decades of coma. But turns out to be the main villain by shocking and betraying everyone. Except their enemies Megatron and his Decepticons whom he intends to ally with in order to restore Cybertron to its former glory. Spring into action with this vehicle to robot hero.


Based on Transformers - Dark Of The Moon movie, the Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Optimus Prime Figure is the premium movie-adapted Transformers toy on the market. Designed for ages 5 and older, and standing over 22 inches tall, this action figure is more than deserving of the title Ultimate.


REVOLTECH

POSEABLE FIGURE

MECHTECH TRAILER

Bumblebee was the first to try out the Mechtech weapons system. With his speed and firepower both boosted to incredible levels.

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Ironhide is a veteran Autobot soldier who shares joint second-in-command to Optimus Prime with comrade Jazz.

Autobot Ratchet has dedicated his life to healing the sick and repairing the wounded. Every weapon he has ever carried has served a dual purpose as both a means of defence and a rescue tool.

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Originally known as Mirage in Generation 1 animation, Dino is the very first Autobot and Transformers fans see changing from car to robot modes in the third live action movie.

Upon learning the laws of physics, Que took them as a challenge to his intelligence. Laws, after all, were made to be broken.


LEADFOOT

ROADBUSTER

TOPSPIN

After being scarred by Optimus Prime in the last battle and movie Revenge Of The Fallen, Decepticon leader Megatron is back with a vengeance, new transformation mode and weapons against Autobots.

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Besides Soundwave, Shockwave is Megatron's other most trusted second-in-command but based on Cybertron until now.

Though he is an incredibly skilled fighter, the real secret to success for Starscream is never fight fair.


A rogue band of crooked human scientists - spearheaded by multibillionaire Dylan Gould in cars trade discovered Soundwave and his loyal servant Laserbeak floating high above the Earth.

The third and last of Decepticon espionage spies despatched by Soundwave to monitor both Autobots and human activities after his predecessor counterparts Frenzy and Ravage were destroyed in the first and second live-action movies.

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HATCHET

CROWBAR

CRANKCASE

REVENGE OF the FALLEN Sequel to Transformers first live action movie, Revenge Of The Fallen focuses very much on 2 characters. One is The Fallen – who actually founded Decepticons after betraying his fellow robotic brothers - the 13 Primes - whom Autobot leader Optimus Prime is the descendent of. The other is Optimus who sacrificed his life for human friend and main character in the last movie - Sam Witwicky - in his rescue mission against Decepticons. Because of that, Sam resolves to make amends by searching for the Autobot Matrix Of Leadership as the key to reviving Optimus, clearing his name and defending Earth from the Decepticons’ attack once again.

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After his resurrection by Sam Witwicky from death and Jetfire's willingness to sacrifice his parts to make him stronger, Optimus Prime rises to the challenge of the final battle against Megatron and The Fallen in his new body armor.

Bumblebee and Sam were best friends almost from the moment they first met face to face.


Equipped with an assault rifle and projectile-firing crossbow, the latter two of which serve as Ironhide's TMs heavily modified Topkick truck mode as well as roof-mounted gun and bullbar respectively.

Built to replace decreased Jazz in the first movie, Sideswipe is every bit as good if not better with his slick moves and transformation abilities.


Arcee jumped at the chance to join up with Ironhide and the other Decepticon hunters on Earth. She proved such an effective warrior that she was quickly given command of her own strike team, made up of robots similar to her in attitude and design.

Racing across the sands of the northern Sahara desert, the roar of his engine echoing off the evershifting dunes, Autobot Ratchet charges towards the inevitable confrontation with Megatron and his assembled Decepticon army.


Young but eager, Mudflap has wanted to be a full-fledged warrior under the command of Optimus Prime for as long as he can remember.

Because he is slightly less hyperactive than his brother Mudflap, Autobot Skids has always thought of himself as the smart one.

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Autobot Skids and Mudflap have always been close, but this is a little ridiculous.

Wheelie never really wanted to be a Decepticon. His tiny size makes him an ideal spy, and even though he does not like or agree with the Decepticons, they scare him so much he does not know what to do except obey.


True leader of Decepticons since he created them himself centuries ago since betraying his 12 Prime brothers. Now he finds he must return to the primitive and flesh-slug infected planet on which his quest began.

Trapped in the black, crushing depths of the sea, his mind inert in the grip of stasis lock, Megatron knew nothing of the desperate search mounted for his remains by the other Decepticons.


The moment his sensor net registered Megatron going offline, Starscream knew the battle was over, and the All Spark lost.

Like his older twin brother Blackout in the first live action movie. Grindor is a born soldier, highly talented combatant and an instinctive strategist.

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Within minutes, communications, data traffic, weather information and highresolution spy photography flood his sensor net.

The ultimate Decepticon weapon has arrived on Earth and nothing will ever be the same. Constructicon Devastator is the first combiner and biggest robot ever-towering above Autobots and Decepticons alike.

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DELUXE RAMPAGE

VOYAGER DEMOLISHER

DELUXE SIDEWAYS

TRANSFORMERS DELUXE RAVAGE

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SCOUT SCALPEL

DECEPTICON EJECTOR

Transformers Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the Transformers toy line. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action, is directed by Michael Bay, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It is the first instalment of the live-action Transformers film series starring Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets caught up in a war between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery, primarily vehicles. The Autobots intend to use the All Spark, the object that created their robotic race, in an attempt to rebuild Cybertron and end the war while the Decepticons desire control of the All Spark with the intention of using it to build an army by giving life to the machines of Earth. Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor, John Turturro, and Jon Voight also star while voice actors Peter Cullen and Hugo Weaving voice Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively. 88


The Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime is ready to rule the universe. This Transformers technology is designed to enhance vehicle-to-robot conversion with partially animated mechanical triggers that activate the final shift to battle mode.

Sent to Earth by Optimus Prime ahead of the other Autobots, Bumblebee's job is to do what he does best. Gather information, find the keeper of the secrets of the All Spark and remain hidden.


Autobot weapon specialist and oldfashioned warrior, Ironhide is the big stick that backs up the soft steps of Optimus Prime.

Vanity is not a fault from which Autobot medic Ratchet typically suffers. For he is more concerned with saving the lives of his comrades than with what they think about him.


The coolest of the Autobots, Jazz rolls into battle against the Decepticons with slick moves and a banging sound system.

Megatron is a towering, bulky and dinosaur-footed monstrosity with a varied color scheme noticeably different than that of the movie version. His jet mode looks a little bit like one of Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines.


Starscream, renowned traitor and Decepticon malcontent, is one of the more out-looking robots of the Voyager Class. His F-22 Raptor transforms into a bulky apelike robot topped by a bellshaped semi-insectoid-head.

Along with Megatron and Starscream, Blackout is the largest of the Decepticons. He pursues his target with relentless efficiency, allowing nothing to stop him in his task.


Scorponok is barely what the other Transformers would even call alive. Unlike most of his fellow robots, he prefers his alternate mode with its energized stinger and drill-claws, to his robot mode.

Decepticon Brawl is built for one thing, and on thing alone Destruction. Convert this Decepticon figure from menacing robot mode to tank mode and back again! It features rotating turrets in robot mode and projectile-launching cannon in tank mode!


BARRICADE AND FRENZY

DELUXE BONECRUSHER

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BATTLER FRENZY


Video games Besides animation series, movies and toys, video games also played an important role in Transformers franchise. Since 1985, Transformers have been an annual fixture the way FIFA Soccer was in mid 90s. But it was 2001 which happened to the year Sony Playstation or PS2 came about that it finally achieved its breakthrough with its superb 3D and CG animation graphics, powerful music and special effects that gave fans the feeling like as though they were part of the animation and movies. Since then, there have been at least 2-3 games yearly. Not just the main story but perspective gameplay from Autobots, Decepticons and human allies.

Transformers - Dark Of The Moon is a thirdperson action game that ups the ante in the series' ongoing battle between Autobot and Decepticon.

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Based on Hasbro's movie, Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Autobots thrusts Nintendo DS players into a battle for supremacy across the globe in the Autobot cause as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressurepacked levels.

Become the ultimate Autobot or Decepticon in the official game of one of 2009’s biggest blockbuster films.


Based on Hasbro's upcoming live-action feature film, Transformers - Autobots lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth.

Play through 20 unique missions, plus daily challenge missions and global player stats comparisons.


Experience the legendary battle between the Autobots and Decepticons before their exodus to Earth in the untold story of the civil war for their home planet, Cybertron.

Experience the legendary battle between the Autobots and Decepticons before their exodus to Earth in the untold story of the civil war for their home planet, Cybertron.


Gallery Finally here is the compilation of all my Transformers artwork I have done since Aug 2014. That was shortly after watching the last featured live action movie - Age Of Extinction. Enjoy and let me know your comments at info@allabouttransformers.net I look forward to reading from you.

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