A visual showcase of hundreds of Transformers toys and actionfigures in and out of packaging, rarely seen variants, internationalreleases, and licensed merchandise. For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. Asnew and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line,this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures fromtheir earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, andculminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Features hundreds of images of Transformers action figures and collectibles from their inception in 1984 through 1999. Breaks down the Transformers franchise into the original G1 brand, the rebirth with Generation 2, and the Beast Wars and licensed collectibles. Also included are rare foreign variants from Japan, Europe, and South America. Provides a detailed explanation on the history of the brand and the features of each subline and explains which items are the most difficult to find. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on thedevelopment of the figures while explaining their key features, alongwith showcasing many figure variations.

Featuring images of figures bothin and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, andpricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool forreintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from thepast.