Faction Guide

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