The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers

Author: Rik Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764354410
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
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.

The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers

Author: J. E. Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764312823
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Learn fascinating variations between the Transformersof Japan, America, and Europe through hundreds of gorgeous color photographs. This in-depth guide delves into such Japanese toy lines as the Headmasters, Masterforce, Zone, and Return of Convoy, European figures including the Turbomasters, Predators, and the Obliterators, and the early Pre-Transformers like the Diaclones and Kronoforms. Fun to read, and with current market values in each caption, this is the book collectors have been waiting for. Transform and roll out!

The Unofficial Guide to Transformers

Author: J. E. Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764313646
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
What is a Transformer? "A toy that through a series of changes can alter its form from a vehicle to a robot." This ground-breaking book, now in its new and improved second edition, presents these incredible changing figures of the 1980s and '90s in over 500 color photos with descriptions and an up-to-date price guide. The history of these toys is presented, from the early Diaclone, Diacrone, and Micronautsof Japan through the emergence of Hasbro's Transformerscreations to the Transmetals and Fuzors of the late nineties. This immensely popular guide belongs in the library of every action figure collector.

Transformers: A Visual History

Author: Jim Sorenson
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781974710584
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic TRANSFORMERS imagery, this deluxe art book will delight fans of all ages! One of the world’s most popular franchises, TRANSFORMERS has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, Hasbro reveals behind-the-scenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, classic posters, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, Transformers: A Visual History features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Warman's Transformers Field Guide

Author: Mark Bellomo
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780896895843
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
From veteran collectors to the new generation of "Transformers", fans enthralled by the blockbuster DreamWorks "Transformers" movie, everyone will find key identifying details and secondary market pricing for their favorite first generation "robots in disguise," in this pocket-sized guide. Autobots and Deceptions manufactured between 1984 and 1990 are featured in 500 superb color photos, which also feature each character in their alternative mode.

Transformers*TM Collectibles

Author: J. E. Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764319525
Category : Action figures (Toys)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An engaging text and over 1,000 color images display the Transformers*TM collectibles beyond the action figures, including PVC figures and cold cast porcelain busts, arts & crafts, battery operated toys, birthday party decorations and favors, clothing, comics, DVDs, puzzles, radios, videos, and walkie-talkies. The captions provide current market values for the items displayed.

Transformers Vault

Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810998681
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents an illustrated look at the history of the Transformers brand, beginning with the Hasbro toys and moving on to consider the comic books, television shows, video games, merchandise, and films that they inspired.

Prime Targets

Author: Lars Pearson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570329012
Category : Beast machines (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
You'll be an instant expert on all the original Transformers, Beast Wars and Beast Machines shows with this guide in hand... Prime Targets [is] a must-have for anyone whos a Transformers fan! -- TF ExchangePrime Targets delves into the little-known details and history of the Transformers, Beast Wars and Beast Machines TV shows, offering extensive plot summaries, reviews, top 10 lists, a toy checklist, price guide and scads of categories on over 150 TV stories --- plus full coverage on the Transformers comic series. For Transformers fans, there has never been a book like Prime Targets!

Genesis

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781582403229
Category : Character toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Transformers

Author: Simon Furman
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756630133
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
A guide to the motion picture looks at the characters, their personalities, roles, and what they can change into.