Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toy line)

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a film which has an associated toy line released in 2009 by Hasbro (Takara Tomy in Japan). The film, and thus the toy line, is based on the original Transformers media franchise. Releases in this toy line ran from May 2009 to early 2010. The 2007 toy line proved to be a retail hit, selling even 18 months after the first film was released.

<i>Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen</i> 2009 science fiction film directed by Michael Bay

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay and based on the Transformers toy line. It is the sequel to 2007's Transformers, as well as the second installment in the live-action Transformers film series. Taking place two years after the first film, the story revolves around Sam Witwicky, who is caught in the war between the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime and the Decepticons, led by Megatron. Sam begins having strange visions of Cybertronian symbols, and is being hunted by the Decepticons under the orders of an ancient Decepticon named The Fallen, who seeks to get revenge on Earth by finding and activating a machine that would provide the Decepticons with an energon source, destroying the Sun and all life on Earth in the process. Returning Transformers include Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Ratchet, Megatron, Starscream, and Scorponok.

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Pictures of the first Revenge of the Fallen toys started to appear in on the internet in late 2008. [1] Hasbro files for a trademark on the name "Revenge of the Fallen" as a toy line in May 2008. [2]

The toy line continued on mid-2010 simply as Transformers (also known as Hunt for the Decepticons).

<i>Transformers</i> (film) 2007 science fiction film directed by Michael Bay

Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the Transformers toy line. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action filming, was directed by Michael Bay, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It was produced by Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto, and is the first installment in the live-action Transformers film series. The film stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets caught up in a war between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery, primarily vehicles. The Autobots intend to retrieve and use the AllSpark, the object that created their robotic race that is on Earth, to rebuild their home planet Cybertron and end the war, while the Decepticons have the intention of using it to build an army by giving life to the machines of Earth. Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor, John Turturro, and Jon Voight also star, while voice actors Peter Cullen and Hugo Weaving voice Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively.

MechAlive

MechAlive is a feature available on selected Deluxe, Voyager and Leader Class figures, as well as Combiner Class Constructicon Devastator. Characteristics of this feature include visible moving gears in the character's body and parts that move independently during transformation and/or when certain limbs or body parts are moved.

Legends Class

Legends Class (sold in Japan as EZ Collection) figures are smaller (about 3 inches tall) versions of the film franchise's characters. The Constructicons in this line are capable of not only transforming into robots, but also able to combine into Devastator. All figures are new molds except where indicated. [3]

The Constructicons listed here are available individually only in the Japanese market. All other markets have them sold in the Constructicon Devastator gift pack (see Multi-Packs).

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Ratchet is a fictional robot superhero character in the Transformers robot superhero franchise. According to the original creator of the Transformers names, Bob Budiansky, Ratchet was named after the character of Nurse Ratched from the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The name Ratchet is almost always portrayed as an Autobot physician and pacificist combat medic who turns into an ambulance. Ratchet is sometimes referred to by the trademarked names "Autobot Ratchet" or "Rescue Ratchet."

Starscream character from the Transformers franchise

Starscream is a fictional character in the many continuities in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most frequently occurring characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all continuities of the Transformers franchise. Generally depicted as a deadly Decepticon who transforms into a jet fighter and who serves as Megatron's second-in-command, Starscream's defining trait is his desire to supplant Megatron as Decepticon leader.

Scout Class

Scout Class toys are small-sized (about 4.5 inches tall) figures; many with simple transformation.

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Revenge of the Fallen Detour toy

Deluxe Class

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Revenge of the Fallen Breakaway toy

Deluxe Class figures (about 5.5 to 6 inches tall) comprise the bulk of the film's toy line. Many of these figures feature MechAlive technology. The Deluxe class Revenge of the Fallen toys were named one of the top 100 toys for under $10 in the 2009 holiday season by Walmart. [10] There were a total of 45 Deluxe Class characters in the line, [11] although it is uncertain if this number includes Bludgeon, Onslaught and Silverbolt, who are packaged in larger sets.

Voyager Class

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Voyager Demolishor toy

Voyager Class figures are larger (about 8 inches tall) and more detailed than the Deluxe Class toys. Like most Deluxe Class figures, Voyager Class figures feature MechAlive technologies. The Voyager Class Revenge of the Fallen toys were chosen by the Sun to as one of the top 12 Christmas toys of 2009. [19]

Leader Class

Leader Class figures are about 10 inches tall on average, and feature electronic lights and sounds, as well as MechAlive technology and intricate details.

Ultimate Class

Larger than the Leader Class, Ultimate Class figures feature electronic lights, sounds and animatronic motion. Currently, Bumblebee is the only figure offered in this line.

Combiner Class

The largest toy in the line, Combiner Class Devastator consists of six Constructicons (two Deluxe-size, two Voyager-size and two Leader-size) that combine into one supreme-sized robot. MechAlive feature consists of movable mouth with lights and sounds. None of the individual vehicles transform into robots. The set does not include Overload, the seventh Constructicon. In Japan, made by Takara Tomy, there is a red faced variant of Devastator. The red face makes it more of a movie accurate look, but the paint is very light and that is the only difference between the two Devastators. This Devastator is on sale at bigbadtoystore.com. So far, that is the only site online that has this Devastator. This toy was chosen by Toys-R-Us as one of the hot hots to the 2009 Holiday season. [29]

Human Alliance

Human Alliance is a new toy line consisting of a Voyager class figure with a poseable 2" driver figure that fits on the figure's seats or can be posed to man the figure's auxiliary weapons. Autobot Skids and Mudflap come with Arcee and Chromia figures, respectively – which transform into motorcycles that can also pose with the driver figures. Scale-wise, they are roughly 1/26 – just slightly smaller than the 1/24 scale Transformers: Alternators figures. Barricade and Frenzy were released in January 2010, and Mudflap, Chromia, and Simmons were released in March.

Robot Heroes

Robot Heroes are non-poseable, non-transforming figurines depicting the robots in a more child-friendly design. Each package is sold in pairs.

Screen Battles – Boxed sets featuring multiple figures in a mini-diorama that recreates a scene from both films. [33]

Power Bots

Power Bots/Mega Power Bots are large, non-transforming figures for younger children, featuring electronic lights and sound effects. This line replaces the 2007 Cyber Stompin' toy line.

Gravity Bots

Gravity Bots are 3-inch vehicle figures that automatically transform when they are tilted upright.

Fast Action Battlers

Fast Action Battlers are Deluxe class figures with simple transformation and a more toy-like design for younger children. All figures are new molds except where noted.

Robot Replicas

Robot Replicas are deluxe-sized, non-transformable action figures; many of which are more movie-accurate than their transforming counterparts.

RPMs

RPMs: Robot Powered Machines is a line that is more vehicle-oriented.

Diecast cars

At approximately the size of a Hot Wheels car, each diecast vehicle has a molded illustration of their robot mode on their undercarriage. Available in single or twin packs. Due to licensing issues, the diecast car of Sideswipe is not a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept; instead, it is a sports car resembling a Mitsubishi Eclipse and an Aston Martin DB9.

Radio-controlled cars

Each controller is shaped like the character's robot form and emits sound effects and voice clips.

Battle Chargers

Replacing the Cyber Slammers line of the first film, Battle Chargers are toy cars with pullback motors and sound effects. When they hit an object, their roofs transform into their robot modes. The line gets its name from a subset of Generation 1 Decepticons that instantly transformed from cars to robots. [44]

Lights & Sounds

The Lights & Sounds line features non-transformable toy cars with pull-back action and electronic light and sound effects. Like the diecast line, each car has a molded illustration of their robot mode on their undercarriage. [45]

Multi-Packs

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The Aerialbot Silverbolt toy

Multi-Packs are gift sets exclusive to selected store franchises.

Other toys

See also

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