2004

Writer & Artist:
Bob Budiansky Interview (February 2004)

General Information:
Release Year: October 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Engine/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: June 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Intercooler/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: January 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Engine/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: November 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Muffler Block/Gun

"Alternators" were the US release of the Japanese "Binaltech" toy line. While the line did not utilize die-cast metal, it featured the same high level of detail as its Japanese counterpart. Also, "Alternators" featured some characters and decos not used in the "Binaltech" line.

General Information:
Release Year: October 2004
Retailer: Meijers/Menards/Kohls Exclusive
Price: $15.99
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3
Accessories: Wrist blasters (Ultra Magnus) x 2, Gun (Treadshot), Blade (Treadshot), Over-Run Mini-Con, Nightbeat Mini-Con

General Information:
Price Point/Size: Deluxe
Retailers: General (K-Mart, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kay Bee)
Release Date: November 2004
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3
Purchased at: Target (Linden, NJ)
Accessories: Missile Launchers x 2, Missiles x 2, Roadhandler Mini-Con

General Information:
Release Year: February 2004
Retailer: Wal-Mart Exclusive
Price: $18.96
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3 (Advanced)
Accessories: Missiles x 2 for Thrust, Missile x 1 for Inferno

General Information:
Price Point/Size: Ultra
Retailers: General (K-Mart, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kay Bee)
Release Date: Q4 2004
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3
Accessories: Radar (Soundwave), Rocket/Missile (Soundwave), Missiles x 2 (Space Case)