Transformers Crossovers

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Transformers Crossovers is a toy line created by Hasbro which combined it's Transformers designs with other licensed properties.

Star Wars

Initially called Star Wars Transformers, the the line in 2006 was later changed to Crossovers. This line features licensed Star Wars vehicles which transform into giant robotic versions of their pilots.[1]

Star Wars characters

  • 2006
    • Anakin Skywalker
    • Boba Fett
    • Chewbacca
    • Clone Pilot
    • Darth Maul
    • Darth Vader (Advanced TIE Fighter)
    • Emperor Palpatine
    • General Grievous (Wheel Bike)
    • Hann Solo
    • Jango Fett
    • Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Fighter with R2-D2 droid)
    • Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Starfighter with Astromech droid)

Design

According to Hasbro, the vehicles from Shadows of the Empire are not used because the toy line targets collectors who are mostly familiar with the film series and the Clone Wars animated series.[2]

Critical reaction

Merging both franchise's toy lines was "a natural fit".[3] In 2007, Toyfare magazine called the Han Solo and Chewbacca figures — which combine to create the Millennium Falcon — the 23rd top toy released in the previous 10 years.[4] In 2006, the toy was voted the #9 toy of the year by FamilyFun Magazine.[5]

Marvel Heroes

The second property for Crossovers was Marvel Heroes. This line features various vehicles that turn into giant robotic version of Marvel heroes and villains.

References

  1. http://comics.ign.com/articles/681/681700p1.html
  2. "Hasbro Star Wars 2010 Q&A Round 5 Answers". ToyArk.com. http://www.toyark.com/news/star-wars-toy-news-3/hasbro-star-wars-2010-qa-round-5-answers-2657/. 
  3. Ben's World of Transformers "Star Wars Transformers Toy Reviews". Ben's World of Transformers. http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/swtf Ben's World of Transformers. Retrieved 2010-08-19. 
  4. Toyfare Magazine issue #122
  5. The Coveted FamilyFun Magazine Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Results are In: After 30,000 Hours of Toy Testing, Children Pick Their Favorites, Business Wire, October 3, 2006

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