Types of Transformers Toys

Transforming Figures

• The bulk of Transformers toys are the figures themselves. Divided into two factions, the virtuous Autobots and the evil Decepticons, the toys come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Cars, trucks, jets and tanks are only a few of the vehicles modeled into Transformers, varying in size from miniature figures with minimal effort to transform, to larger, deluxe models that take considerably more skill to convert. Some of the toys even feature electronic lights and sounds. These toys come in a number of different product lines, including one based on the live action films, one based on the original production line from 1984, and a "Masterpiece" series of extremely detailed, highly poseable figures.

Non-Transforming Figures

• There are also a number of Transformers toys that do not actually transform. A number of these figures are instead molded into their robot or alternate form, and feature greater detail than their transforming counterparts.

Transformers RPMs

• These toys are very similar to Mattel's Hot Wheels line, featuring characters from the Transformers universe as die-cast vehicles. These vehicles feature a molded illustration on the undercarriage depicting their robot mode.

Transformers Universe Robot Heroes

• The cartoonish, diminutive Robot Heroes line from Transformers universe features collectible, non-transforming micro-sized versions of various Transformers characters. Sold typically in packs of two, these tiny figures are often highly stylized and depicted as cute, cuddly versions of the robots they represent.

Other Products

• The Transformers license has been applied to a number of other toy products as well, including masks, costumes, accessories, board games and many other products, giving the franchise considerable diversity in the toy market outside of action figures.