Transformers is one of the most renowned and adored franchises to emerge from the 1980s. Even today, collectors clamor for all kinds of Transformers sculptures and figurines, both new and vintage.
Admittedly, due to its massive success, the iconic franchise has produced a ton of toys.
If you're looking to start a Transformer collection or simply want to browse something to add to your growing collection, you've come to the perfect place.
Mashable and Screen Rant listed some of the most iconic figures and games, but we have specifically hand-picked our favorite Transformer toys of all time.
Tiger Handheld Games
The Tiger Handheld Games were one of the most popular toys of the 1980s and 1990s. These simple games had a screen that displayed static graphics to imitate movement.
Admittedly, these games may be lacking in terms of gameplay, yet they are remembered warmly for their nostalgic value. If the past several years have taught us anything, it's that nostalgia sells, which is why these Tiger games made a comeback.
Masterpiece Bumblebee
The original Bumblebee Transformer was part of the G1 series of teeny-tiny figures who transformed into Matchbox cars, thus he didn't have much detail. However, this modern redesign for the Masterpiece line expands him to the size of all the other huge cars, and the overall result is extremely cool in either form.
Masterpiece Starscream
We love this piece for a reason: it's awesome, combining adherence to the original design of the figures with fluid changes and quirky, distinctive elements. This build of Megatron's ever-scheming second-in-command Starscream after he's abandoned the Decepticons and installed himself as Cybertron's "High Chancellor". This is definitely one of the best Transformers toys of all time.
Star Wars Crossover
Hasbro already had the Star Wars toy rights, so it was only a matter of time until they capitalized on the buzz and released a Transformers line inspired by the galaxy far, far away. The line ran from 2005 through 2008, with a brief comeback in 2011. Fans are just as eager to buy these figures now as they were when they were first released.
Studio Series Devastator
Hasbro's Studio Series line is full with detailed models that collectors adore. Devastator, based on his appearance in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, is perhaps one of the most popular. The Constructicons are a set of four figures that convert into various types of construction equipment.
Studio Series Hot Rod
A Hot Rod figure based on his appearance in Transformers: The Movie was one of the coolest models in the Transformers Studio Series.
Hot Rod has been a fan favorite character since his first appearance in the animated film, and this is undoubtedly his greatest figure yet. The figure is highly articulated and transformable, as well as as detailed as an animated figure can be. This is one of the most sought after and admired figures in the line.
Studio Series Optimus Prime
Over the course of the franchise's three decades, the fearless leader of the Autobots has evolved quite a bit, but his newest appearances have dialed down the detail to restore him to the classic red, silver, and blue champion that he deserves to be. This Studio Series figure is based on his appearance in that film, and it features an incredible amount of detail without losing poseability or transformation. If you are looking for the coolest Transformers toys, you should consider getting this.
