The Legends line began as the Legends of Cybertron, a sub-line of the Transformers: Cybertron line. It is made up of smaller, less detailed versions of the larger toys and were released in waves of 4 figures at a time.
The Legends of Cybertron toy line follows the Heroes of Cybertron and is similar in price range, but has a few changes - Legends toys transform and are articulated, whereas Heroes toys are solid statues. Legends toys are based on Transformers: Cybertron characters, whereas Heroes toys are based on Generation One Transformers.
These figures were first announced by the toy seller www.bbts.com in February 2005. The first prototypes of these figures appeared online in March 2005.
Although referred to as "Legends of Cybertron" by Hasbro, the packaging itself simply says Transformers: Cybertron on it and the toys are described as "Micro" class.
Series 1:
- Hot Shot
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Starscream - based on the form of Supreme Starscream
Series 2:
- Evac
- Jetfire
- Leobreaker
- Scourge
Series 3:
- Galvatron - redeco of Megatron.
- Red Alert - Cybertron Defense version.
- Soundwave
- Vector Prime
Series 4:
- Hot Shot - red redeco, seemingly a Legends Excellion toy.
- Optimus Prime - dark redeco, in the style of Leader Class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime.
- Sunstorm - redeco of Starscream.
- Thundercracker - the only new mold in this wave.
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