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Transformers 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
Cybertron Autobot
First seen: Dec 31, 1969

Decepticon

First seen: Dec 31, 1969

Autobot

First seen: Dec 31, 1969

Autobot
Before Takara/Hasbro really started getting fancy with faction symbols, the symbols were included as part of the main "Transformers" logo.
First seen: Nov 30, 1983

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: Nov 30, 1983

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 80's is in full splendor.
First seen: Nov 30, 1984

Decepticon
Describe Me
First seen: Nov 30, 1984

Autobot
Generation 1 Autobot
First seen: Nov 30, 1987

Decepticon
Generation 1 Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 1987

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: Nov 30, 1989

Autobot
No-frills Autobot symbol seen late in Generation 1.
First seen: Nov 30, 1989

Decepticon
Generation 2 Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 1991

Autobot
In the European Generation 2 line, the autobot symbol looks a little different.
First seen: Nov 30, 1991

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: Nov 30, 1991

Autobot
Generation 2 Autobot
First seen: Nov 30, 1994

Decepticon
Generation 2 Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 1994

Predacon
Beast Wars Predacon
First seen: Nov 30, 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: Nov 30, 1995

Vehicon
Beast Machines Vehicon
First seen: Nov 30, 1999

Maximal
Beast Machines Maximal
First seen: Nov 30, 1999

Cybertron

First seen: Nov 30, 1999

Dinobot
Beast Machines Maximal
First seen: Feb 29, 2000

Destron
Destron symbol used in Car Robots series.
First seen: Mar 16, 2000

Mutant
Beast Wars Mutants
First seen: May 31, 2000

Destron

First seen: Nov 30, 2000

Autobot
Robots in Disguise
First seen: Nov 30, 2000

Decepticon
Robots in Disguise
First seen: Nov 30, 2000

Predacon
Beast Wars Predacon
First seen: Jun 30, 2001

Autobot/Decepticon
Double agent, or unknown faction
First seen: Nov 30, 2001

Mini-Con
Energon Mini-Con
First seen: Nov 30, 2001

Autobot
Armada Autobot
First seen: Nov 30, 2001

Decepticon
Armada Decepticon
First seen: Jun 30, 2002

Cybertron
Transformers Collection Autobot
First seen: Jun 30, 2002

Micron

First seen: Oct 31, 2002

Cybertron

First seen: Oct 31, 2002

Destron
Transformers Colletion Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 2002

Destron
Micron Densetsu Destron
First seen: Nov 30, 2002

Decepticon
Universe Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 2002

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: Oct 31, 2003

Autobot
Alternators Autobot
First seen: Nov 30, 2003

Terrorcon
Energon Terrorcon
First seen: Nov 30, 2003

Mini-Con
Armada Mini-Con
First seen: Nov 30, 2003

Decepticon
Alternators Decepticon
First seen: Jul 31, 2004

Decepticon
Cybertron Decepticon
First seen: Nov 30, 2004

Mini-Con
Cybertron Mini-Con
First seen: May 31, 2005

Mini-Con
If you see this, then we don't have an image for the appropriate symbol.
First seen: Aug 31, 2005

Open Circle Fleet

First seen: Nov 14, 2005

Galactic Empire
Star Wars Tie-Advanced
First seen: Nov 14, 2005

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: Nov 30, 2005