Transformers Label series
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The Transformers Label series is a line of the Transformers series by Takara Tomy
released exclusively in the Japanese market. The toys in this line consist of transforming robot figures with certain themes such as working electronic devices or crossover licenses with other brands and franchises.
speaker dock as a trailer. The first release was painted white to match the iPod's signature color. The second release, which was in Prime's original G1 colors, was marketed in Japan as "Optimus Prime" rather than as "Convoy".
anime series. For easier access, the MiniSD card is inserted into the door of the cassette slot, rather than the cassette slot itself. A consequence of this is that Soundwave is perfectly able to play music with the cassette slot open, something which would not have been possible on a real cassette
player that Soundwave was originally designed after, because the read/write head of a cassette player is located inside the slot.
to produce figures that transform into 1:2 replicas of the Nike Free
7.0 shoe.
characters. Mickey Mouse, the first figure in the series, was designed to resemble Optimus Prime, while the Donald Duck figure can be seen as an homage to Bumblebee
. The Buzz Lightyear figure incorporates Headmaster
elements, wherein the miniature pilot figure forms the head and activates transforming mechanisms when attached to the robot body.
Takara Tomy
is a Japanese toy, children's merchandise and entertainment company created from the March 2006 merger of two companies: Tomy and long-time rival, Takara...
released exclusively in the Japanese market. The toys in this line consist of transforming robot figures with certain themes such as working electronic devices or crossover licenses with other brands and franchises.
Transformers Music Label
Introduced in 2007, this line consists of characters with working music peripherals.Convoy (Optimus Prime)
This figure is a reissue of the original G1 Optimus Prime toy with a working iPodIPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
speaker dock as a trailer. The first release was painted white to match the iPod's signature color. The second release, which was in Prime's original G1 colors, was marketed in Japan as "Optimus Prime" rather than as "Convoy".
- Convoy (Autobot; Semi-trailer truckSemi-trailer truckA semi-trailer truck, also known as a semi, tractor-trailer, or articulated truck or articulated lorry, is an articulated vehicle consisting of a towing engine , and a semi-trailer A semi-trailer truck, also known as a semi, tractor-trailer, or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) articulated truck...
) - White. - Optimus Prime (Autobot; Semi-trailer truck) - Original G1 colors with gray speaker dock trailer.
- Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy (Autobot; Semi-trailer truck) - Red/yellow redeco. LDH shop exclusive to promote the band Exile.
Soundwave
This incarnation of Soundwave closely resembles the original G1 toy, but transforms into a working MP3 player that reads MiniSD cards up to 2GB in size. The first release was painted Sonic White to resemble the iPod. The second release in Spark Blue was the closest to the original G1 colors and is the most sought-after among the three variants. The Blaster Black version is an homage to Soundblaster from the HeadmastersTransformers: The Headmasters
is a Japanese anime television series.-Development:Inititally, Takara, the Japanese producers of the Transformers toyline, imported the American Transformers cartoon series from 1985 to 1986...
anime series. For easier access, the MiniSD card is inserted into the door of the cassette slot, rather than the cassette slot itself. A consequence of this is that Soundwave is perfectly able to play music with the cassette slot open, something which would not have been possible on a real cassette
Microcassette
A Microcassette is an audio storage medium introduced by Olympus in 1969. It uses the same width of magnetic tape as the Compact Cassette but in a much smaller container. By using thinner tape and half or a quarter the tape speed, microcassettes can offer comparable recording time to the compact...
player that Soundwave was originally designed after, because the read/write head of a cassette player is located inside the slot.
- Soundwave (Decepticon; MP3 player) - Sonic White.
- Soundwave (Decepticon; MP3 player) - Spark Blue.
- Soundwave (Decepticon; MP3 player) - Blaster Black.
Rumble and Frenzy
Rumble and Frenzy transform into a pair of working headphones that work with this line's Soundwave or any iPod or MP3 player.Transformers Sports Label
In 2007, Takara Tomy entered a cross-promotion with shoe giant NikeNike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
to produce figures that transform into 1:2 replicas of the Nike Free
Nike Free
Nike Free is a technology invented by Sasha Kerigaysky. As this shoe allows the muscles in the foot to gain strength by providing less constriction, runners are advised to gradually break into the shoe rather than immediately running long distances as to prevent muscle cramps and other discomforts,...
7.0 shoe.
- Convoy
- Convoy Marine Color Version - Tan/blue redeco.
- Megatron - Black/gray redeco with Megatron-inspired head sculpt.
Transformers Disney Label / Disney-Pixar Label
First introduced in 2009, this line is a crossover between Transformers and DisneyThe Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
characters. Mickey Mouse, the first figure in the series, was designed to resemble Optimus Prime, while the Donald Duck figure can be seen as an homage to Bumblebee
Bumblebee (Transformers)
Bumblebee is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. In most incarnations, Bumblebee is a small, yellow Autobot with the altmode of a compact car.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
. The Buzz Lightyear figure incorporates Headmaster
Headmaster (Transformers)
Headmasters are a sub-group of characters from the Transformers meta-series, distinguished by their ability to detach their heads when transforming into their alternate modes, with the heads then transforming themselves into a humanoid form...
elements, wherein the miniature pilot figure forms the head and activates transforming mechanisms when attached to the robot body.
- Mickey MouseMickey MouseMickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
(Semi-trailer truck) - Black & White Mickey Mouse (Semi-trailer truck) - Homage to the original black & white cartoon incarnation.
- Halloween Mickey Mouse (Semi-trailer truck) - Jack-o'-lanternJack-o'-lanternA jack-o'-lantern is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with the holiday of Halloween and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat bogs, called ignis fatuus or jack-o'-lantern...
-themed orange/black redeco sold exclusively at 7-Eleven7-Eleven7-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenience stores, operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co. Ltd, which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co...
Japan. - Donald DuckDonald DuckDonald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
(Volkswagen BeetleVolkswagen BeetleThe Volkswagen Type 1, widely known as the Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003...
) - Black & White Donald Duck (Volkswagen Beetle) - Homage to the original black & white cartoon incarnation.
- Halloween Donald Duck (Volkswagen Beetle) - Jack-o'-lanternJack-o'-lanternA jack-o'-lantern is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with the holiday of Halloween and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat bogs, called ignis fatuus or jack-o'-lantern...
-themed orange/black redeco sold exclusively at 7-Eleven7-Eleven7-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenience stores, operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co. Ltd, which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co...
Japan. - Buzz LightyearBuzz LightyearBuzz Lightyear is a character and the main deuteragonist of the Toy Story franchise. Buzz is a space ranger action figure and the co-leader of Andy's Room. He has also appeared in the movie Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins and the television series spin-off Buzz Lightyear of...
(Spaceship) - Cosmic Black Buzz Lightyear (Spaceship) - Black/silver redeco.
Transformers Device Label
Introduced in 2009, this line consists of robot toys that transform into fully functional computer peripherals.- Broadblast (Blaster)Blaster (Transformers)Blaster is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers television and comic series based on the popular toy line produced by Takara Tomy and Hasbro. Due to trademark reasons, he is sometimes called Autobot Blaster...
(Autobot; 1:2 scale Toshiba SatelliteToshiba SatelliteThe Toshiba Satellite is Toshiba's line of consumer-grade notebook computers. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly, ranging from entry-level models to full-fledged media center-class notebooks...
laptop/4-port USB hub) - Cheetus (Cheetor)CheetorCheetor is several fictional characters from various Transformers universes.- Beast Wars :Cheetor's original tech spec indicated he was a seasoned and confident warrior always in search of battle with the Predacons, seemingly in contrast to his youthful and impulsive portrayal in the original show...
(Maximal; 2GB USB flash drive) - CheetahCheetahThe cheetah is a large-sized feline inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. The cheetah is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx, most notable for modifications in the species' paws...
redeco of Jaguar. - Dinosaurer (Trypticon)TrypticonTrypticon is a fictional character in the Transformers toyline.-Transformers: Generation 1:Trypticon is the Decepticons' principal command base. He has three modes: a city, a mobile battle station, and a Tyrannosaurus rex. In each mode, he has a variety of weapons...
(Decepticon; Optical mouse) - Black/purple redeco of Grimlock. - GrimlockGrimlockGrimlock is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. He is usually portrayed as a tough leader who turns into a mechanical dinosaur...
(Dinobot; Optical mouseOptical mouseAn optical computer mouse or "optic mouse" uses a light-emitting diode and photodiodes to detect movement relative to a surface, unlike a mechanical mouse which has a ball which rotates orthogonal shafts which drive chopper wheels for distance measurement.- Early optical mice :Early optical mice,...
) - Jaguar (Ravage)Ravage (Transformers)Ravage is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Due to the inability to trademark the common word "ravage", he is sometimes called Battle Ravage, Command Ravage or Tripredacus Agent...
(Decepticon; 2GB USB flash driveUSB flash driveA flash drive is a data storage device that consists of flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus interface. flash drives are typically removable and rewritable, and physically much smaller than a floppy disk. Most weigh less than 30 g...
) - Tigatron (Maximal; 2GB USB flash drive) - White tigerWhite tigerThe white tiger is a recessive mutant of the Bengal tiger, which was reported in the wild from time to time in Assam, Bengal, Bihar and especially from the former State of Rewa.-Color comparison:...
redeco of Jaguar.
Transformers Chrono Label (canceled)
Originally planned for release in 2009, this line consisted of digital watches that transform into robots. The line was canceled on July 2009.- Auto Ceptor
- Time Limit - Darker repaint of Auto Ceptor.