The information on this page has been dynamically generated by poking through the database. Because the toy database is incomplete, you'd have to be nuts to take this information too seriously. So please, enjoy it only in the spirit of good fun, don't use it to write any book reports, and don't send me angry emails telling me I don't know what I'm talking about. No arguments, there! That said, the best way to improve the fidelity of the information presented here is to send me hi-res scans of faction symbols that you don't see here, and to roll up your sleeves and help me and the other no-life'ers fill in the gaps in the figure database.
Autobot
The grand-daddy of all Autobot faction symbols. While the expression is arguably more glum than "heroic", the shiny faux-chrome styling that was all the rage in the 80s is in full splendor.
First seen: Jan 01, 1977
Decepticon
Describe Me
First seen: Jan 01, 1985
Autobot
Before Takara/Hasbro really started getting fancy with faction symbols, the symbols were included as part of the main "Transformers" logo.
First seen: Jan 01, 1984
Decepticon
Mmm, chrome so shiny you want to rub it with a diaper and tell the neighborhood kids to stay the heck away from it. If nothing else, those early Decepticons really knew how to pile on the bling.
First seen: Jan 01, 1984
Autobot
Generation 1 Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 1988
Decepticon
Generation 1 Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 1988
Autobot
Which one of these is not like the others? I'm looking at YOU, Generation 2 Autobot symbol. The nifty chrome is gone, cast aside in favor of modest yellow and orange.
First seen: Jan 01, 1992
Decepticon
Generation 2 Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 1992
Autobot
Generation 2 Autobot
First seen: Dec 01, 1994
Decepticon
Generation 2 Decepticon
First seen: Dec 01, 1994
Predacon
Beast Wars Predacon
First seen: Jan 01, 2001
Predacon
Beast Wars Predacon
First seen: Jan 01, 1995
Maximal
The Beast Wars Maximals are represented here by somber green. Enjoy it while you ponder this: what animal has a skull like this?
First seen: Jan 01, 1995
Maximal
We've gone from chrome all the way to what looks like itty bitty bits of construction paper in this Maximal symbol.
First seen: Dec 01, 2005
Dinobot
Beast Machines Maximal
First seen: Mar 01, 2000
Vehicon
Beast Machines Vehicon
First seen: Dec 01, 1999
Maximal
Beast Machines Maximal
First seen: Dec 01, 1999
Autobot
Robots in Disguise
First seen: Jan 01, 2001
Decepticon
Robots in Disguise
First seen: Jan 01, 2001
Autobot
Armada Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2002
Decepticon
Armada Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2002
Mini-Con
Armada Mini-Con
First seen: Jan 01, 2003
Omnicon
This uniquely painterly take on the autobot symbol first appeared in the Energon line. The normally flat red has been imbued with swirling eddies of value. If you were thinking of getting an Autobot tattoo, look no further.
First seen: Nov 01, 2003
Terrorcon
Energon Terrorcon
First seen: Nov 01, 2003
Mini-Con
Energon Mini-Con
First seen: Jan 01, 2002
Decepticon
Universe Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2003
Autobot
Alternators Autobot
First seen: Dec 01, 2003
Decepticon
Alternators Decepticon
First seen: Dec 01, 2003
Autobot
Cybertron Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2000
Decepticon
Cybertron Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Mini-Con
Cybertron Mini-Con
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Mutant (Transformers)
Beast Wars Mutants
First seen: Jan 01, 1995
Mandalorians
Star Wars Slave I
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Open Circle Fleet
Jedi starfighter
First seen: Jan 01, 2008
Confederacy of Independent Systems
Star Wars Wheel Bike
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Star Wars X-Wing
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Galactic Empire
Star Wars Tie-Advanced
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Old Sith Empire
Star Wars Sith Infiltrator
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Cybertron
Transformers Collection Autobot
First seen: Jul 01, 2002
Destron
Transformers Collection Decepticon
First seen: Jul 01, 2002
Decepticon
Classics Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2006
Autobot
Classics Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2006
Autobot
Movie Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2007
Decepticon
Movie Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2007
Autobot/Decepticon
Double agent, or unknown faction
First seen: Jan 01, 2002
Fallen
Fiery. Striking. Unique. Confusing. This flaming face is associated with only a single figure that we know of, "Fallen", of the Titanium line.
First seen: Jan 01, 2006
Decepticon
Somewhat underplayed on the packaging it was printed on, this symbol was generally "italicized", and tucked away up by the word "Decepticon".
First seen: Jan 01, 1990
Autobot
No-frills Autobot symbol seen late in Generation 1.
First seen: Jan 01, 1990
Cybertron
Beast Wars
First seen: Mar 01, 2007
Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2007
Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2007
Combatron
Car Robots "Combatron" symbol, used primarily for Combaticons. Also known as "Renegade" faction.
First seen: Jan 01, 2000
Destronger
Destronger symbol used in Car Robots series.
First seen: Jan 01, 2000
Destron
A silver-leaf Destron symbol from the Japanese Music Label line.
First seen: Jul 01, 2007
Galactic Republic (Bendu)
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Galactic Republic
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Mini-Con
If you see this, then we don't have an image for the appropriate symbol.
First seen: Jan 01, 2006
Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2008
Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2008
Cybertron
First seen: Jun 01, 2000
Destron
First seen: Jun 01, 2000
Open Circle Fleet
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Imperial Remnant
First seen: Jan 01, 2005
Micron
First seen: Nov 01, 2002
Cybertron
First seen: Nov 01, 2002
Destron
Micron Densetsu Destron
First seen: Nov 01, 2002
Mickey Mouse
First seen: Feb 26, 2009
Mickey Mouse (b&w)
First seen: Feb 26, 2009
Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2009
Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 2010
Decepticon
First seen: Jan 01, 2010
Cybertron
Galaxy Force Cybertron
First seen: Dec 01, 2004
Cybertron
Beast Wars Metals Destron
First seen: Jan 01, 1999
Destron
Galaxy Force Destron
First seen: Dec 01, 2004
Cybertron
Henkei Cybertron
First seen: Jan 01, 2008
Destron
Henkei Destron
First seen: Jan 01, 2008
Cybertron
First seen: Sep 01, 2003
Cybertron
First seen: Jan 01, 1997
Destron
First seen: Jan 01, 1997
Autobot
First seen: May 28, 2009
Decepticon
"Shattered Glass" gave us Autobot and Decepticon symbols with reversed color schemes.
First seen: Apr 24, 2008
Decepticon
First seen: Jun 01, 2010
Autobot
A brushed-metal Autobot symbol from the "Dark of the Moon" line of toys.
First seen: Jun 01, 2010
Autobot
Basic black, introduced with the KRE-O line of toys.
First seen: Jan 01, 2011
Decepticon
From KRE-O.
First seen: Jan 01, 2011
Decepticon
At the 2011 Botcon, the Stunticons finally gained their own faction symbol.
First seen: Jun 01, 2011
Autobot
A one-off symbol used by "Autotrooper" from the Botcon 2011 line.
First seen: Jun 01, 2011
Autobot
First seen: May 16, 2011
Autobot
"Shattered Glass" gave us Autobot and Decepticon symbols with reversed color schemes.
First seen: Apr 24, 2008
Predacon
Symbol used by the Predacons of the Beast Hunters portion of Transformers Prime.
First seen: Dec 21, 2012
Autobot
First seen: Jan 01, 1986