Originally Posted by randomtask77
Just wondering about these new TF's. If you do open them, do they have the same misc. stuff that was included in older TF's? Like the instructions on how to transform them, catalog of other TF's, and that little red transparency to find out about stats of said TF?
The newer (non Alternator) Transformers always have a themed gimmick running across the lines.
Transformers Armada had something called "minicons" which actually attached to the TF as a gun or weapon. Much like the G1 "Targetmasters", you'd always get 2 bots per pack.
Transformers Energon featured the "superlink" ability. You can take any 2 of the $10 autobots and make them into 1 super robot. 1 bot would be the super pants, the other would be the super top.
Transformers Cybertron has the "planet key". You'd take this key, jam it in a slot, and it'll unleash a super secret weapon. This weapon is basically their finishing move on the TV show.
The newer TF's all have a "trick" to them.
As far as packaging goes, there's all sorts of stuff in the newest line to help them sell.
July 2005: $10 Cybertron figure:
This guy came with his planet key and instructions.
October 2005: $10 Cybertron figure:
Now these come with the planet key, instructions, and a bonus DVD episode of the show.
December 2005: $10 Cybertron figure:
Now these come without the bonus DVD ... but are packed with a bonus mini TF.
When compared to G1, there's no more stickers or red visor. The cutout tech specs have also been replaced by a heavily glossed baseball card with the complete information.