Jada Toys
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Jada Toysis an American toy company focused on manufacturing licenseddie-castfigures and car replicas from popular brands and franchises. They've been owned by theSimba Dickie Groupsince 2019.
Transformerscharacters from thelive-action film series,Generation 1,Beast WarsandRescue Botshave been included in a number of Jada's toylines, mostly in the form of vehicle mode replicas, and are usuallyco-brandedwith concurrently releasedTransformerstoylines.
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Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides
TheMetals Die Castassortment features faithful die-cast vehicle recreations with rubber tires at various scale sizes. Similar to theRobot Powered Machines,the 1/24 and 1/32 scales feature a sculpted image of the robot mode on the bottom of the vehicle, while the 1/64 scale has only the robot's face sculpted. In some cases, theHollywood Ridesbrand is used simultaneously withMetals Die Castand sometimes even replaces it entirely. It's all rather confusing, so it's easier to just think of the two as one and the same.
All characters with licensed vehicle modes include the name of the vehicle as part of the full name of the replica on the front of the packaging (such as in "2016 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee" ), while unlicensed vehicles are only named after the characters themselves (as is the case withThe Last KnightBarricade). For simplicity's sake, we're only using the characters' names on the lists below, except where a distinction between vehicle modes is made necessary.
The Last Knight
The Last Knightvehicles were made available in2017to tie-in with the film's release. All 1/24 models are available with and without a collectible coin, except for Optimus Prime which never comes with one, while most 1/64 models come with a display base that can be aligned side-by-side with all the others to create a unified backdrop.
The 1/16 Bumblebee R/C was then released in2018,and the 1/32 Costco exclusive 3-pack was released in2020.
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The Transformers
A line based directly on Generation 1 characters in packaging inspired by the original toyline. It started in 2018 and has occasionally seen new releases over the years.
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Bumblebee
To tie-in with the release of theBumblebeemovie in 2018, three monster truck-style radio controlled Bumblebee alternate modes were released, as well as a more traditional robot-on-chassis replica of the character's VW mode which comes packaged with a static figurine of Charlie Watson.
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Studio Series
To tie-in with the contemporaryStudio Seriestoyline also in 2018, Jada released replicas of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime based on their alternate modes from thefirst live-action movie.Their packagings even feature the same "Police Chase" and "Forest Fight" backdrops included with the firstStudio Seriesrelease of their respective characters. However, they are also available in more generic-looking packagings (similar in appearance to the ones from theAge of Extinctiontoyline) that donotbrand them asStudio Seriesproducts, with some versions even replacing their movie artworks for theirevergreendesigns. Regardless of the packaging, both versions of Bumblebee are available with and without a collectible coin.
The 1/32 scale versions ofThe Last KnightBumblebee and Optimus Prime were also rereleased withStudio Series-style packaging.
Two models based on Sideswipe'sRevenge of the Fallenvehicle mode were later announced, but eventually cancelled. In late 2022, a 1/32 scale 3-pack reuniting 2007's Optimus Prime with his Generation 1 andThe Last Knightcounterparts was released in one of those evergreen-style packagings—so even though it's technically not aStudio Seriesrelease, where else are we gonna put it?
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Rise of the Beasts
In2023,Jada Toys released replicas of the vehicle modes of multiple characters fromRise of the Beasts.The 1/24 toys other than Optimus Prime came with a die-cast Autobot badge standee.
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The Transformers/Ghostbusters
2024saw the release of a crossover line between Generation 1 and theGhostbustersfranchise, featuring redecoes of previously released 1/24 and 1/32 vehicles. The pair of Optimus Prime redecoes is based on theMP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Editionfigure from theCollaborativetoyline, itself based on the original Ecto-1 colors, while the pair of Ecto-1 redecoes is conversely painted after the Autobot leader himself.
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Nano Hollywood Rides
TheNano Hollywood Ridesassortment is composed of very small vehicle replicas measuring approximately 1.65 inches long, similar in size to but less detailed than the 1/64 scaledMetals Die Castmodels. They don't feature their robot modes em Boss ed on their undersides, however. All products in this line are also branded asDie Cast Collector's Seriesand were released (or supposed to be released) in 3-packs.
The Last Knight / Transformers
Only one 3-pack based on the first and fifth movies was released in2019in what was originally planned to be a larger toyline covering all live-action movies. Two more 3-packs were announced for a 2020 release but were left unreleased.
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The Transformers
Similarly, only one 3-pack based on Generation 1 was released in 2020. A second 3-pack was announced with Jazz as part of it, but the pack got delayed and by 2022 Jazz got replaced by Hot Rod. As of 2023, however, it's unclear if the pack will ever get to see an official release in any form.
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Metalfigs
TheMetalfigsassortment features die-cast robot mode figures at two different sizes. The 4 inches tall figures aresuper deformedand feature three points of articulation, while the 2 3/4 inches tall figures are more standard-looking and completely static.
The Last Knight
Two figures based onThe Last Knightcharacters were released in 2018.
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The Transformers
Figures based on Generation 1 characters were first release in 2020. The 4 "figures now feature light-up eyes and come with two accessories each. Also released this year was a 4-pack of 2 3/4" die-cast figurines with standard proportions. A 4 "Megatron was revealed as being in development but was silently canceled.
A second 4-pack was released in 2022, this time featuring superdeformed figurines based on the previous 4 "figures plus a newly-designed figurine of aBeast Warscharacter. The same four figures were also made available in single packs in the following year.
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Nano Metalfigs
TheNano Metalfigsare static figurines just like the 2 3/4 figures, except they're even smaller and measure approximately 4 cm or 1 1/2 inches tall. Due to their diminutive size, they come with small bases attached to their feet.
Two 18-packs were released in 2022, with "Series 1" featuring only Generation 1 characters and "Series 2" adding someBeast Warscharacters to the mix. 2023 saw the release of a "Series 3" pack, which is mostly made up of re-releases.
For whatever reason, these packs are available in two styles of packaging each, one vertically-oriented and another horizontally-oriented, with the vertical version being the only one to include cut out mini-diorama sets for the figures to stand on in the back of the packaging.
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Rescue Bots Academy
Perhaps the most unexpected products made by Jada are their additions to theRescue Bots Academytoyline. First was a set released in 2019 composed of two remote controlled bumper cars, each piloted by a removable robot figure. Despite being branded as aRescue Bots Academyproduct, the controllers feature a sticker with the oldRescue Botslogo and the figures themselves are based on the character designs from the original series rather than its sequel.2022then saw the release of a remote controlled car representing a robot mode Bumblebee (this time in his correctAcademydesign) driving a convertible version of his own vehicle mode.
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The Transformers
In 2022, Jada released its firstTransformersproduct capable of transforming into a remote-controlled G1 Optimus Prime. The figure converts automatically on command and features lights and sounds.
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