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Toys: Transformers: Animated – Deluxe – Prowl

Written by Big Bot on May 12, 2008 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: June 2008 (UK), June 2008 (USA)
Class: Deluxe
Wave: 1
Product Code: 83466
Assortment Number: 83462
RRP: £9.99, $9.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Prowl
Faction: Autobots
Function: Autobot Spy
Motto: Through stillness you will find truth.

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Toys: Transformers: Animated – The Battle Begins – Optimus Prime Vs Megatron

Written by Big Bot on May 2, 2008 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: May 2008 (UK), June 2008 (USA)
Class: 2-Pack
Wave: 1
Product Code: 83464
Assortment Number:
RRP: £19.99, $19.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Optimus Prime
Faction: Autobots

Name: Megatron
Faction: Decepticons

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Toy: Energon – Ultra – Landmine

Written by Big Bot on February 13, 2004 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: October 2004 (UK), February 2004 (USA)
Class: Ultra
Wave: 2
Product Code: 80233
Assortment Number: 80290
RRP: £24.99, $24.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Bio
Name: Landmine
Faction: Autobots
Motto: “My fists are deadlier than your guns.”

“Landmine is one of the most powerful soldiers under the leadership of Optimus Prime. His giant fists award him the strongest punch of all the Autobots. Many Decepticons have learned never to challenge him to one-on-one combat. In vehicle mode, he is a powerful construction vehicle with an enormous crane platform capable of lifting ten times his weight. Landmine’s crane platform can attach to his cab in robot mode to form a super combination Brute Mode. This Brute Mode is the secret behind his powerful punch.”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 6
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 9
Firepower: 9
Skill: 9

Product Info
Powerlinx Landmine changes from powerful robot to construction vehicle with a working crane and winch! Rear station converts to a gunnery station! Aim and fire rockets – cool battle sounds! Includes comic book and collector card.

Accessories: Missile.

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Toy: Masterpiece – MP-1 – Convoy

Written by Big Bot on December 23, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Takara
Release Date: December 2003
Product Number: MP-1
RRP: ¥9,800

Features real tires and real suspension, 4 way directional wheels, diecast material, several accessories (gun, energy axe and Megatron pistol) and a built in Matrix!

“Freedom is the right of all sentient beings!” That quote is what makes Optimus Prime the most fearless and revered of all Autobot leaders throughout time. Based on the original Optimus Prime from the 1984 comic book and television show, this is the Optimus Prime that has everything: die cast parts, Data Com interface screens, Energon axe, Ion Blaster, Megatron in pistol form with detachable silencer and stock – just like the original G1 Megatron – rubber tires, spring-loaded suspension, and a windshield that opens to reveal a light up Matrix Annex as well as a removable Autobot Matrix of Leadership! window box packaging.

Accessories
Autobot Matrix of Leadership
Cardboard trailer
Energon Axe
Ion Blaster
Megatron (gun mode)

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Toy: Energon – Super – Optimus Prime

Written by Big Bot on December 13, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: May 2004 (UK), December 2003 (USA)
Class: Super
Wave: 1
Product Code: 80306
Assortment Number: 80300
RRP: £39.99, $39.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Optimus Prime
Faction: Autobots
Motto: “Those who threaten peace will fall in pieces.”

“Optimus Prime is the powerful and courageous leader of the Autobots. Along with his incredible strength, he possesses great wisdom and believes that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. He has vowed to fight against the evil Decepticons in their quest to plunder Earth of its vast Energon resources. Always in favor of peace, Optimus Prime will not hesitate to use his great powers and vast arsenal of weapons to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from threatening the universe.”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info
The Optimus Prime Trailer changes into an Energon tower with helicopter landing pad! Assault vehicles combine with truck cab to create PowerLinx Super Optimus Prime figure! Cool electronic battle sounds! Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Includes comic book and collector card.

Accessories: Launcher & missile.

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Toy: Energon – Ultra – Tidal Wave with Ramjet

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: May 2004 (UK), December 2003 (USA)
Class: Ultra
Wave: 1
Product Code: 80220
Assortment Number: 80290
RRP: £24.99, $24.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Tidal Wave
Faction: Decepticons
Motto: “In battle, the enemy’s fear is my greatest weapon.”

“Tidal Wave is one of the largest Decepticon warriors with a weapons arsenal as menacing as his size. His continued exposure to raw Energon caused excessive damage to various parts of his body. These damaged parts were eventually replaced with pure Energon, boosting Tidal Wave’s strength and making him nearly invincible. He transforms into a powerful warship and is able to unleash a full-scale assault on his enemies from a single location. Although he is massive and powerful, Tidal Wave’s lack of intelligence prevents him from becoming a true Decepticon leader.”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 4
Endurance: 5
Rank: 4
Courage: 7
Firepower: 9
Skill: 8

Product Info
Combine the Decepticons’ Dark Fleet sea vehicles to form the imposing Tidal Wave warship! Two launching missiles! Opening hatch and fold-open seats! Includes comic book and collector card.

Accessories: 2 Missiles

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Toy: Energon – Mega – Jetfire

Written by Big Bot on September 26, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: May 2004 (UK), December 2003 (USA)
Wave: 1.5
Class: Mega
Product Code: 80480
Assortment Number: 80450
RRP: £19.99, $19.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Jetfire
Faction: Autobots
Motto: “Eat my vapor trail.”

“Jetfire is a skilled and professional Autobot soldier who has fought alongside Optimus Prime in many battles. He likes to come across as care free among his Autobot comrades but is down right serious when fighting Decepticons. He can transform into a powerful space shuttle and is able to power-linx with Ironhide. A great teacher in the ways of battle, Jetfire has vowed to shape Ironhide into a seasoned warrior like himself.”

Strength: 8
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 10
Endurance: 8
Rank: 10
Courage: 9
Firepower: 9
Skill: 8

Product Info
Jetfire changes from robot to jet! Firing missile! Cool capture claws in robot mode! Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Includes comic book and collector card.

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Toy: Armada – Gigacon – Megatron with Leader-1

Written by Big Bot on August 16, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: November 2002 (UK), July 2002 (USA)
Class: Gigacon
Wave: 1
Product Code: 80722
Assortment Number: 80705
RRP: £24.99, $24.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Megatron
Faction: Decepticons
Motto: “My power is your doom!”

“Megatron commands the Decepticons by being the strongest and most terrifying warrior of them all. He can use his massive firepower for maximum devastation, enabling him to level a battlefield to the ground. There can be only one ruler of the universe, and Megatron intends to be that ruler. He will not stop until he has the Mini-Cons because they will give him unimaginable abilities and power. Will he achieve his goal to become ruler and destroy the Earth in his quest to posses the Mini-Cons?”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info

Accessories: 3 missiles.

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Toy: Armada – Supreme – Unicron with Dead End

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: September 2003 (UK), July 2003 (USA)
Wave: 1
Class: Unicron
Product Code: 80773
Assortment Number:
RRP: £49.99, $49.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Bio
Name: Unicron
Faction: None
Function: Chaos Bringer
Motto: “That which does not become a part of the one, shall become one with the void.”

“The Transformers learn that Unicron, a planet-sized robot thought to be only a legend, is making his way toward Cybertron, bent on its destruction. To defend their homeworld, the Autobot and Decepticon armies form an unlikely battle alliance, with Optimus Prime and Megatron as their leaders. True to his nature, the power-hungry Megatron secretly plans to claim Unicron’s sinister power for himself. Can Optimus Prime stop this terrifying menace, or will Megatron get in his way?”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info
Unicron munches planets. He’s a monster. This Armada version is just like the original Unicron and a huge beast of a toy. Behold his godness.

  • Star Saber/Air Defense Team can be placed in Unicron’s back to activate his chest projectile launcher
  • Has 3 opening mini-con storage compartments: both legs (also fire missiles) and stomach
  • Unicron’s ring/wings have 24 mini-con pegs
  • His eyes and right “mini-con-grabbing” hand (5 fingers per hand) light up
  • Triple-changing mini-con Nebulon transforms from robot to cannon to satellite
  • 16 inches tall

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Toy: Commemorative Series – I – Optimus Prime

Written by Big Bot on January 12, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

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Company: Hasbro
Release Date: March 2003 (UK), August 2002 (USA)
Wave: Series I
Product Code: 80608
RRP: £19.99, $39.99

Bio
Name: Optimus Prime
Faction: Autobots
Function: Commander
Motto: “Freedom is the right of all sentient beings”
“Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest and wisest of all Autobots. Feels his role is the protection of all life, including Earth-life. Fights unceasingly to defeat the Decepticons. Splits into three autonomous modules: 1) Optimus Prime… the brain center known as the Commander 2) Roller, the Autobot scout car… a spy who operates up to 1200 miles away; and 3) Autobot Headquarters… the combat deck equipped with a versatile mechanic/artillery robot. Injury to one module is felt by the other two.”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 8
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill:10

Product Info

Accessories:

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