Transformers
Galaxy Force
Transformers: Cybertron (2005-2007)
Transformers: Cybertron, named Galaxy Force in Japan, was a follow-up
to the successful Armada and Energon lines. The companion anime series program
is only partially a continuation of the Armada/Energon storyline, as several
inconsistencies exist. Once again, a new feature was introduced for the line--Cyber
Keys, which activated special functions on the figures in a manner similar to
the Mini-Cons in Armada. Each figure came with a Cyber Key regardless of size,
but there were several Cyber Keys crucial to the plot of the anime series which
only came with certain figures. Again, many of the same characters were included
but with entirely new figures from new molds.
Also of note in the Cybertron line:
- Primus, the creator of the Transformers conceived by Simon Furman for the
UK Transformers comic, received action figure treatment in the Cybertron line.
He transformed into the planet Cybertron itself.
- For the first time since Rodimus Prime in Generation One, Cybertron featured
a Prime other than Optimus--Vector Prime, said to be one of the first 13 Transformers
ever created.
- By this time, Hasbro/Takara was using a higher ratio of repaints consisting
of figures from the Armada and Energon lines. In addition, by the end of its
run, Cybertron was competing with several other simultaneous lines, including
Universe, Alternators and Titanium.
- Many of the repaints taken from the Armada line had remolded parts retro-fitted
to the original designs so their Mini-con features would now use a planet
key instead.