Transformers – 1986
The third wave of Transformers gave us thirteen different sub-sets, with each one based on a specific team, whether it be the heroic Autobots or evil Decepticons. For the first time, we did get a couple of playsets for the Transformers with Metroplex and Trypticon, as well as a great looking mail-order exclusive, Reflector. The Transformers animated series was still going strong, and a new animated movie made its debut on the big screen as well.
For more information about Hasbro’s Transformers line from 1986, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
Transformers (1986): Aerialbots
The Aerialbots were a group of Autobots that are able to transform into various flying jets and vehicles. All of the mini vehicle figures also came with patches in the packaging.
Air Raid
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $125
Loose $20 – $35
Air Raid
Vehicle Mode: F-15 Eagle
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Air Raid is part of the Aerialbots that come together to form Superion. He is also able to change into a F-15 Eagle.
Fireflight
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $125
Loose $20 – $35
Fireflight
Vehicle Mode: F-4 Phantom
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Fireflight is part of the Aerialbots that come together to form Superion. He is also able to change into a F-4 Phantom.
Silverbolt
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $135
Loose $20 – $35
Silverbolt (Large)
Vehicle Mode: Concorde Jet Liner
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Silverbolt is the larger robot of the Aerialbots that makes up the chest piece of Superion. He is also able to change into a Concorde Jet Liner.
Sky Dive
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $125
Loose $20 – $35
Sky Dive
Vehicle Mode: F-16 Falcon
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Sky Dive is part of the Aerialbots that come together to form Superion. He is also able to change into a F-16 Falcon.
Slingshot
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $125
Loose $20 – $35
Slingshot
Vehicle Mode: Sea Harrier Jet
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Slingshot is part of the Aerialbots that come together to form Superion. He is also able to change into a Sea Harrier Jet.
Superion (Gift Set)
Market Value:
Carded $285 – $385
Loose $75 – $100
Superion (Gift Set)
Vehicle Mode: All Five Aerialbot Figures
Years Released: 1986, 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but it will cost you
Notes: Superion is the large robot, made up from all five of the Aerialbot figures. This gift set featured all five figures in one box.
Transformers (1986): Autobot Cars
A third series of Autobot Cars was released in 1986 to add even more good guys to the roster. This was also the smallest set of Autobot cars released.
Blurr
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $285
Loose $50 – $75
Blurr
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Race Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Blurr is literally a blur as he races by you in his fast race car form, straight out of Cybertron.
Hot Rod
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $285
Loose $50 – $75
Hot Rod
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Sports Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Hot Rod is a bit of rebel on the team, which is evident by his super cool Cybertron sports car design.
Kup
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $285
Loose $50 – $75
Kup
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Pick-Up Truck
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Aside from the strange name, Kup is a sleek looking pick-up truck from Cybertron and ready to take on the Decepticons.
Transformers (1986): Autobot Mini Cars
For the third and final year, Hasbro released a series of Mini Autobot Cars. This was the last year due to a dwindling selection of characters remaining from the Takara Japanese figure line.
Hubcap
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $175
Loose $25 – $40
Hubcap
Vehicle Mode: Compact Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Hubcap is an Autobot who specializes in Communications. He can change into a rather plain looking compact car.
Outback
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Outback
Vehicle Mode: Jeep
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Outback is a gunner for the Autobots team and changes into an a cool looking tan jeep.
Pipes
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $175
Loose $25 – $40
Pipes
Vehicle Mode: Semi-Truck Cab
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Pipes is a warrior for the Autobots team who loves to scrap. He changes into a semi-truck cab.
Swerve
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Swerve
Vehicle Mode: Generic Pick-Up Truck
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Swerve is a geologist, who studies in metal. Swerve transforms into a pretty plain looking pick-up truck.
Tailgate
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Tailgate
Vehicle Mode: Sports Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Tailgate is scout for the Autobots team who can change into a white sports car in vehicle mode.
Wheelie
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Wheelie
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Race Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Wheelie is a trained survivalist for the Autobots team who loves to scrap. He changes into a Cybertronian race car.
Transformers (1986): Battle Chargers
Hasbro released a 2nd wave of Battle Chargers for the 1986 series with two new figures, Runabout and Runamuck.
Runabout
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Runabout
Vehicle Mode: Lotus Turbo Sports Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Runabout is one of two of the Battle Chargers released in 1986. He has the ability to transform into a Lotus Turbo Sports Car.
Runamuck
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $185
Loose $20 – $35
Runamuck
Vehicle Mode: Pontiac Trans-Am
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Runamuck is one of two of the Battle Chargers released in 1986. He has the ability to transform into a Pontiac Trans-Am Sports Car.
Transformers (1986): Cassettes
Hasbro released a third wave of Cassettes or Mini-Cassette figures in 1986 with three brand new sets. Only Frenzy was re-used from past lines, with the rest being new characters.
Ramhorn/Eject
Market Value:
Carded $180 – $260
Loose $65 – $90
Ramhorn/Eject
Alternate Mode: Mini-Cassettes
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This Autobot two-pack featured Ramhorn and Eject, who can both transform into mini-cassettes that would fit into the player of Shockwave or Blaster.
Ratbat/Frenzy
Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $75 – $100
Ratbat/Frenzy
Alternate Mode: Mini-Cassettes
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This Decepticon two-pack featured Ratbat and Frenzy, who can both transform into mini-cassettes that would fit into the player of Shockwave or Blaster.
Rewind/Steeljaw
Market Value:
Carded $180 – $260
Loose $65 – $90
Rewind/Steeljaw
Alternate Mode: Mini-Cassettes
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This Autobot two-pack featured Rewind and Steeljaw, who can both transform into mini-cassettes that would fit into the player of Shockwave or Blaster.
Transformers (1986): Combaticons
The Combaticons were a group of Decepticons that are able to transform into various military and fighting vehicles. All of the mini vehicle figures also came with patches in the packaging.
Blast Off
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Blast Off
Vehicle Mode: Space Shuttle
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Blast Off is part of the Combaticons that come together to form Bruticus. He is also able to change into a Space Shuttle.
Brawl
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Brawl
Vehicle Mode: Military Tank
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Brawl is part of the Combaticons that come together to form Bruticus. He is also able to change into a Military Tank.
Onslaught
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $175
Loose $25 – $40
Onslaught (Large)
Vehicle Mode: Anti-Aircraft Truck
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Onslaught is the larger robot of the Combaticons that makes up the chest piece of Bruticus. He is also able to change into a Anti-Aircraft Truck.
Swindle
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $15 – $30
Swindle
Vehicle Mode: Combat Support Vehicle
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Swindle is part of the Combaticons that come together to form Bruticus. He is also able to change into a Combat Support Vehicle.
Vortex
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $175
Loose $25 – $40
Vortex
Vehicle Mode: Helicopter
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Vortex is part of the Combaticons that come together to form Bruticus. He is also able to change into a Helicopter.
Bruticus (Gift Set)
Market Value:
Carded $315 – $425
Loose $110 – $140
Bruticus (Gift Set)
Vehicle Mode: All Five Combaticon Figures
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Bruticus is the large robot, made up from all five of the Combaticon figures. This gift set featured all five figures in one box. Interestingly, this set was only available in Japan and Italy.
Transformers (1986): Decepticon Jets
A third series of Decepticon Jets was released in 1986 with these two new additions. Both vehicles were Cybertronian designed flying jets.
Cyclonus
Market Value:
Boxed $185 – $255
Loose $35 – $55
Cyclonus
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Fighter Craft
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Cyclonus was one of the new characters that was created for the Transformers Animated Movie, released in 1986. He can transform from robot into a Cybertronian Fighter Craft.
Scourge
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $315
Loose $40 – $65
Scourge
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronian Hovercraft
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Scourge was one of the new characters that was created for the Transformers Animated Movie, released in 1986. He can transform from robot into a Cybertronian Hovercraft vehicle.
Transformers (1986): Heroes
There were many different sub-sets released in 1986, and this one featured two Deluxe Heroic Autobot with extra attention to detail.
Rodimus Prime
Market Value:
Boxed $170 – $240
Loose $25 – $45
Rodimus Prime
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronic Truck
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Rodimus Prime (no relation to Optimus Prime) can transform from a robot, missile bay into a Cybertronic truck. Rodimus also has a similar paint scheme to Hot Rod.
Wreck-Gar
Market Value:
Boxed $210 – $280
Loose $70 – $90
Wreck-Gar
Vehicle Mode: Cybertronic Motorcycle
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Wreck-Gar was one of two deluxe Autobot Hero figures released in 1986. He comes with weapons and accessories and was able to transform into a Cybertronic motorcycle.
Transformers (1986): Predacons/Sharkticons
The Predacons were a group of evil Decepticons that are able to transform into dangerous robotic creatures to cause havoc on the Autobots. All of the characters in this set were considered part of the Predacon Team, but one, Gnaw, was a specialized Sharkticon.
Divebomb
Market Value:
Boxed $130 – $180
Loose $20 – $35
Divebomb
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Eagle
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Divebomb is one of the popular Predacon figures, who transforms from a regular robot into a robotic eagle.
Headstrong
Market Value:
Boxed $130 – $180
Loose $20 – $35
Headstrong
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Rhinoceros
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Headstrong is one of the popular Predacon figures, who transforms from a regular robot into a robotic rhinoceros.
Rampage
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $25 – $45
Rampage
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Tiger
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Rampage is one of the popular Predacon figures, who transforms from a regular robot into a robotic tiger.
Razorclaw
Market Value:
Boxed $130 – $180
Loose $20 – $35
Razorclaw
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Lion
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Razorclaw is one of the popular Predacon figures, who transforms from a regular robot into a robotic lion.
Tantrum
Market Value:
Boxed $130 – $180
Loose $20 – $35
Tantrum
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Water Buffalo
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Tantrum is one of the popular Predacon figures, who transforms from a regular robot into a robotic water buffalo.
Gnaw (Sharkticon)
Market Value:
Boxed $130 – $180
Loose $20 – $35
Gnaw (Sharkticon)
Vehicle Mode: Robotic Shark
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Gnaw is the lone Sharkticon that is part of the Predacon series, which is a shame because who doesn’t like robot sharks!
Transformers (1986): Protectobots
The Protectobots were a group of Autobots that are able to transform into various first responder vehicles. All of the mini vehicle figures also came with patches in the packaging.
Blades
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $185
Loose $20 – $35
Blades
Vehicle Mode: Helicopter
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Blades is part of the Protectobots that come together to form Defensor. He is also able to change into a Helicopter.
First Aid
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $185
Loose $20 – $35
First Aid
Vehicle Mode: Ambulance
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: First Aid is part of the Protectobots that come together to form Defensor. He is also able to change into a Ambulance.
Groove
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $185
Loose $20 – $35
Groove
Vehicle Mode: Police Motorcycle
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Groove is part of the Protectobots that come together to form Defensor. He is also able to change into a Police Motorcycle.
Hot Spot
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $210
Loose $25 – $40
Hot Spot (Large)
Vehicle Mode: Mitsubishi Fire Engine
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Hot Spot is the larger robot of the Protectobots that makes up the chest piece of Defensor. He is also able to change into a Mitsubishi Fire Engine.
Streetwise
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $185
Loose $20 – $35
Streetwise
Vehicle Mode: Nissan 300ZX Police Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Streetwise is part of the Protectobots that come together to form Defensor. He is also able to change into a Police Car.
Defensor (Gift Set)
Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $110 – $140
Defensor (Gift Set)
Vehicle Mode: All Five Protectobot Figures
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Defensor is the large robot, made up from all five of the Protectobot figures. This gift set featured all five figures in one box.
Transformers (1986): Stunticons
The Stunticons were a group of Decepticons that are able to transform into various stunt vehicles. All of the mini vehicle figures also came with patches in the packaging.
Breakdown
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $20 – $35
Breakdown
Vehicle Mode: Lamborghini
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Breakdown is part of the Stunticons that come together to form Menasor. He is also able to change into a Lamborghini.
Dead End
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $20 – $35
Dead End
Vehicle Mode: Porsche 928
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Dead End is part of the Stunticons that come together to form Menasor. He is also able to change into a Porsche 928.
Drag Strip
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $20 – $35
Drag Strip
Vehicle Mode: Formula One Race Car
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Drag Strip is part of the Stunticons that come together to form Menasor. He is also able to change into a Formula One Race Car.
Motormaster
Market Value:
Carded $200 – $250
Loose $75 – $100
Motormaster (Large)
Vehicle Mode: Kenworth Sleeper Truck w/ Trailer
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Motormaster is the larger robot of the Stunticons that makes up the chest piece of Menasor. He is also able to change into a Kenworth Sleeper Truck w/ Trailer.
Wildrider
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $165
Loose $20 – $35
Wildrider
Vehicle Mode: Ferrari 308
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Wildrider is part of the Stunticons that come together to form Menasor. He is also able to change into a Ferrari 308.
Menasor (Gift Set)
Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $110 – $140
Menasor (Gift Set)
Vehicle Mode: All Five Stunticon Figures
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Menasor is the large robot, made up from all five of the Stunticon figures. This gift set featured all five figures in one box.
Transformers (1986): Triple Chargers
Hasbro released a 2nd series of the Triple Chargers in 1986, which were a mini sub-set that featured three Autobots and one Decepticon figure that could change into three separate modes, hence the triple charger title.
Broadside
Market Value:
Boxed $230 – $290
Loose $75 – $100
Broadside
Vehicle Mode: Aircraft Carrier, Jet Fighter
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Broadside was one of the Triple Chargers, who could turn into three different vehicles. Broadside transforms from robot to Aircraft Carrier to Jet Fighter.
Octane
Market Value:
Boxed $210 – $270
Loose $60 – $90
Octane
Vehicle Mode: Semi-Truck Cab w/ Fuel Tanker, Boeing 767 Plane
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Octane was one of the Triple Chargers, who could turn into three different vehicles. Octane transforms from robot to Semi-Truck Cab w/ Fuel Tanker to Boeing 767 Jet Plane.
Sandstorm
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $45 – $70
Sandstorm
Vehicle Mode: Dune Buggy, Rescue Helicopter
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Sandstorm was one of the Triple Chargers, who could turn into three different vehicles. Sandstorm transforms from robot to Dune Buggy to Rescue Helicopter.
Springer
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $45 – $70
Springer
Vehicle Mode: Armored Car, Helicopter
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher
Notes: Springer was one of the Triple Chargers, who could turn into three different vehicles. Springer transforms from robot to Armored Car to Generic Helicopter.
Transformers (1986): Basic Assortment
This group of figures were not affiliated with any of the issued sub-sets that Hasbro released for the 1985 wave of Transformers, so they will be considered part of a basic assortment of single characters.
Galvatron
Market Value:
Boxed $300 – $400
Loose $80 – $110
Galvatron
Alternate Mode: Cybertron Field Artillery Unit
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but it will cost you
Notes: Galvatron was an evil Decepticon who could transform into a Cybertron Field Artillery Unit. When in robot mode, he features several light-up features such as gun barrel and eyes, with an electronic sound mode as well by using a 9V battery.
Metroplex
Market Value:
Boxed $325 – $450
Loose $85 – $115
Metroplex
Alternate Mode: Six Gun, Scamper & Slammer Figures, Multi-Level City
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but it will cost you
Notes: Metroplex is the Autobots version of Trypticon and transforms from a large robot into a multi-level city that can be used with the smaller Transformer figures. He comes with three smaller robots, Six Gun, Scamper & Slammer, who make up different parts of Metroplex’s body.
Sky Lynx
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $75 – $100
Sky Lynx
Alternate Mode: Space Shuttle, Prehistoric Bird, Lynx
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but it will cost you
Notes: Sky Lynx transforms from a space shuttle into two smaller robots that resemble a prehistoric bird and lynx. They can then all come together to form a larger robot. This was a really nice looking figure that truly captured the Transformers spirit.
Trypticon
Market Value:
Boxed $330 – $450
Loose $90 – $120
Trypticon
Alternate Mode: Brunt & Full-Tilt Figures, Mobile Battle Station
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but it will cost you
Notes: Trypticon is the Decepticons version of Metroplex and transforms from a large dinosaur into a city mode, and then into a mobile battle station. He comes with two smaller robots, Brunt and Full-Tilt, who make up different parts of Trypticon’s body.
Ultra Magnus
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $300
Loose $65 – $90
Ultra Magnus
Vehicle Mode: Semi-Truck Cab w/ Trailer
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Ultra Magnus was one of the final original Japanese Diaclone figures to be released as part of the Transformers line. He is a unique figure, in that Ultra Magnus was actually the original inspiration for Optimus Prime from the Japanese line, and now he finally gets a release of his own.
Transformers (1986): Mail-Order/Promotions
Hasbro offered many, many different mail-away promotions over the years, connected to the Transformers line, but 1986 only saw one that was available by sending in robot points and $1.25.
Reflector
Market Value:
Boxed $400 – $500
Loose $100 – $200
Reflector
Accessories: Spectro, Spyglass & Viewfinder Figures
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and it will cost you
Notes: Reflector is actually three different miniature robots (Spectro, Spyglass & Viewfinder Figures), that can come together to form the Reflector character. He was available through mail-order by sending in $1.25 and Transformer robot points.
After a wildly successful launch in 1984, the Transformers toy line was becoming a global phenomenon and Hasbro Toys was now a force to be reckoned with in the action figure market. It seemed the public truly loved the Transformers concept and couldn’t get enough of them. Since being released in 1984, Hasbro had the luxury of choosing their characters from from the popular Japanese Diaclone series for their American Transformers line, but that well was now running dry with most of the Diaclone characters having already been brought over to Transformers. For the first time, Hasbro was now forced to create new original concept characters for their Transformers line, and the 1986 animated movie was the beginning of that. Several new characters were introduced in the animated movie, proving that Hasbro could indeed create new inventive characters and figures. The Marvel Comics Transformers series was still selling extremely well and was among Marvel’s top series again in 1986, but the animated television series was still the biggest boost to the toy line. The Transformers animated television show first episode aired on September 17, 1984 and ran for 98 episodes until 1987, and promoted the characters in the Transformers world in a way the toys could never do on their own. The animated series was among the top rated children’s shows on television, along with the GI Joe animated show, of course. The animated show was a daily 30 minute long commercial for the toy line, and made kids across the globe want to run to the toy store and buy the latest figures.
The third wave of the Transformers line, gave us even more figures than the previous year releases. The figures were spun across a whopping thirteen different sub-sets. Each sub-set was based on a specific team, whether it be the heroic Autobots or evil Decepticons. The Autobots team got even bigger with more main characters added to the roster, including Outback, Tailgate, Hot Rod, Ultra Magnus, Rodimus Prime, Sky Lynx, Metroplex and all of the incredibly cool Protectobot and Aerialbot teams. For the the Decepticons, we also got some pretty great new characters, such as Cyclonus, Scourge, Octane, Galvatron, Trypticon, and of course the super cool Predacon, Combaticon and Stunticon teams. These figures would continue to build the foundation of the Transformers world for future storylines and adventures. For the first time, we did get a couple of playsets for the Transformers line with Metroplex and Trypticon, as well as a great looking mail-order exclusive, with Reflector.
The packaging for the Transformers figures was basically identical as the previous years with a bright and eye catching design, that still kept that futuristic robot look. Keeping with the traditional Autobot and Decepticon color schemes, each blister pack or box matched the color of the affiliated team with the Autobots being red and Decepticons being purple. The carded blister packs were essentially the same design, with the figure in the center and artwork to either side and above. The packaging on the boxed figures also remained fairly consistent with the figure being across the bottom of the box and artwork being on the right side of the package. This is evident in the Autobot Car, Heroes, Predacons, Battle Chargers, Triple Chargers and Basic Assortment series. Again, the color schemes were each different, depending on whether the figure was an Autobot or Decepticon. One thing that did not change with any of the packaging was the iconic Transformers logo. The logo was prominently splashed across the top of each type of package with the only variation being the color and team affiliation as described earlier.
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