A visual showcase of hundreds of Transformers toys and action figures in and out of packaging, rarely seen variants, international releases, and licensed merchandise.

For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s.

Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past.By J. E. AlvarezJ.E.
Alvarez is a human being who occasionally has feelings. In the almost
twenty years since completing the first edition of this book, Alvarez
pursued a career in the toy and entertainment industry. Semi-retired, he now spends most of his time at home raising his two children.811 color and b/w images1980s Through 1990s811 color and b/w images