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♡ Himiko Toga (My Hero Academia) - Takaratomy

[minyboy]

'Til All Are One!

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MicroPets Puppies

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FORTY YEARS!

As we reluctantly trudge into 2025, that means we've had FOUR DECADES of Transformers toys released globally with no breaks. So for January's Patreon-backed @tfwiki picture update, let's check out some toys from each of the major franchise chunks across TF history! Strap in!

I know it's an odd choice, but G1's representative is 1993's Europe-only Lightformer DEFTWING. But I think it's a fine example of TF's subteam gimmicks, the franchise's longevity even before the nostalgia boom, global reach, and its ever-evolving aesthetic.

(And as an personal-type note, this completes the Lightformers/Trakkons on the wiki, toy-pic-wise. Finally, all user-provided pics rather than crunchy old book scans. I love it when I can complete a team/theme like that.)

Beast Wars was a drastic change meant to save a dying line. And boy oh boy did it do that. Toys like 1997's B'BOOM mix "realistic" animal styling with super-posability and play gimmickry. Oh, also? This guy, a bit bigger than a modern Voyager, was $15. How's that make ya feel?

Car Robots/Robots in Disguise translated BW tech into classic TF Earth-vehicle alt-modes... with varying levels of success. WILDRIDE, aka X-BRAWN, here in a con-exclusive clear "transitional" state from regular to "Super" mode, is one of the better attempts.

The "Unicron Trilogy" really pushed toy-play gimmickry, and Armada's Mini-Cons are easily the best representative of the era. And Armada BLACKOUT (here in Powerlinx colors) embodies the versatility of their play pattern, with dedicated interactions with Demolishor.

The live-action movies were also a huge change in TF toys, both refining complexity and working some interesting gimmick & design challenges. 2007's DROPKICK is from the tie-in video games, and is a fun angry dude. The Bumblebee movie guy too? Maybe! Why not?

Animated's radical aesthetic shift had BW levels of immediate rejection followed by sudden glowing (and deserved) praise. SAMURAI PROWL shows off the tight coordination between the show and toy teams, making a complex design into a dang fun toy!

Prime kicked off the "Aligned" era, a massive reboot that formed the foundations of TF mythology going forward. New bots kept coming like AIRACHNID, here in her TakaraTomy "Arms Micron" release. And like other newcomers, proved popular enough to jump to other series!

Cyberverse used "evergreen" designs in a further shift to more kid-aimed TFs, which had started after Prime with Rescue Bots and Robots in Disguise 2015. ALPHA TRION embodies this with a much chunkier, simpler, action-gimmicky toy.

And now it's EarthSpark, focused on a new generation of TFs... but not all of them are nice! Chaos Terran SPITFIRE embodies the increased number of female TFs in the line... and the longstanding practice of redecoed toys as new characters, being a recolor of Twitch.

40 dang years. And I'll keep on going through it to bring more toy pics throughout its wide history for as long as I can. If you like these explorations and want to help out, consider contributing to my Patreon! Every little bit helps. You can find it at

"gregstfwikipics" at patreon dot com

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But he's the chosen one!

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Vortex by Rekhtion ⚡️ 042

The Decepticon Vortex revealed his true form, descending from the sky with his blades slicing through the air with a deafening roar. Optimus's team had no escape. The metal colossus prepared his arsenal with a sadistic gleam in his eye.

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El Decepticon Vortex mostró su verdadero aspecto, cayendo desde el cielo con sus hélices cortando el aire con un rugido ensordecedor. El equipo de Optimus no tenía escapatoria. El coloso metálico preparó su arsenal con un sádico brillo en su mirada.

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Thanks to: Shōji Kawamori Kōjin Ōno Floro Dery Jim Shooter Bob Budiansky

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Here we go, time for some Bruticus' repairing but what's this? Galvatron and Megatron overseeing the operation at the same time? 0_-

A bit of in reference to what's going in the lots of media in the 80's when y'know what happens.

Happy 40th anniversary, Transformers!

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Your Kalos Favorites

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[Official Music Video] Perfume 「Cosmic Treat」

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Dear Vector Prime, is there a reality where Transformers were entirely manmade without any Cybertronian influence?

Dear Total Terran,

I know of at least one universe where all Transformers are designed and manufactured on Earth, by Hasbro and TakaraTomy.

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I am Megatron!

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Peace through tyranny.

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Electronic Micro Mascot - Duke