The Top 13 Transformers Alternators Figures

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

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[@HistoryBoy_2000]

I had Decepticharge when I was young sadly he got his neck snapped the head just sheared off with no warning so I’m trying to get a new one just so I have someone to scale with MP Grimlock

[@Mr.Handsnif]

Probably the only list where an rx8 is at the top

[@astrobeast0577]

just wanted to let you know that at 11:13 you called it an Acura NSX, but its actually the RSX. The NSX was the mid engine V6 suparcar slayer, while the RSX was just a fancy fwd Civic Si.

[@robowarrior369]

It's legit impressive how you look at them at first and it doesn't look like they are transformers toys at all just normal car models. That's gotta be one of the best lines Hasbro have ever done.

[@robowarrior369]

@Sunset's Channel It's the overall obsession for accuracy in robot modes that ruins it. When back images from the truck mode of the the new studio series Optimus came out everyone just gave it a pass. People don't care about alt modes as much as you think. If no one wants it then Hasbro simply doesn't do. It's a corporate thing, If ain't broken why bother fixing it.

[@vast9467]

@@robowarrior369 the consensus is usually buy a model car, they’re supposed to be transformers after all (I don’t exactly share this but that’s what it seems)

[@jasong5127]

I agree 💯. The Alternators/Binaltech are my top transformers of ALL TIME followed by Vintage Bandai/Popy Japanese figures from the 1980s

[@Кібертронськийакваріум]

Very glad to see Shockwave and Windcharger give justice they deserve.

[@ScalyRaptor1944]

13:14 *WOW* THAT WAS AMAZING! NOT ONLY THE STOPMOTION BUT ALSO THE FACT THAT I GOT AN AD

[@build-a-carworkshop2331]

11:14 Just a smol observation I made on Alternator Mold Number 7: I think you meant to say RSX instead of NSX. I’m both a huge Transformers fan and collector, and car enthusiast. I personally believe that the Alternators line could and should be revisited and updated with today’s modern engineering, as I firmly believe the idea was one of the coolest things ever.

[@yi_hou3092]

What's funnier is in Japan this is actually the Integra

[@build-a-carworkshop2331]

@@yi_hou3092 really? O.o I did not know that. I guess it’s like the whole G35 in the US, Skyline in Japan name thing all over again 😅

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

The sideswipe trunk chest mod was totally worth doing to give a visible difference between sideswipe and sunstreaker.

[@Cdr2002]

Wheeljack and his son being the same mold is adorable Great Wheeljack design to, weird how it never became the basis for a CHUG style Barricade given that it’s already a mustang

[@sidestreamGLX]

You get my mad respect for going through the nightmare of transforming all of them for the review. Nice review

[@martinefrensoquigomez7835]

The lack of stop motion in this video signifies that this one is a bit more real than the others in a sense... I love it.

[@DragoonMS]

Best part about the Jazz/Shockwave mold: some years later, there was a Botcon Customizer Class that had Reveal the Shield Jazz as a base figure...you could do G2 Jazz, Shattered Glass Jazz, or...use specially made custom parts and do a CHUG version of Alternators Shockwave. I'm annoyed Hasbro didn't think about that as a regular retail figure. (Similarly, they should've thought about the RtS Tracks/Generations Wheeljack mold for a nod as Alternators Grimlock)

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

I remember that thing! It was a really cool kit!

[@beamstriker3755]

they need to bring this back

[@NH_Shadowhunter260]

True and make it look compatible accurate good and better

[@Donir100]

Im scared if they come back,cars dont look like they used to,and lets not forged jaguar.

[@skyliner800]

Yes

[@Alzeal07]

I'd prefer alternity to come back, as they do scale way better with other lines

[@scout_troop3r]

Just not for $500 USD a figure, cuz you know they'd do that for this level of detail.

[@brad___5270]

My uncle had displayed the Grey subi and the rally wrap one. I loved looking at them because they just had a unique feel compared to normal transformers toys

[@cheesier5153]

I’m 100% on board with you just making alternators reviews forever

[@Alzeal07]

binaltech had some amazing ones too, Arcee especially looks so good to me in that pearl paint

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

I really do want an Arcee. the S2000 is such a great alt mode for her. Heck you could even do a Pink custom and make it FF movie related

[@Alzeal07]

@@TheLazyEyebrow that's crazy how it's the only earth car toy of her

[@Alzeal07]

manged to hunt 3 of the 4 alternity molds, you would LOVE them, optimus and Bumblebee are on my favourite figures ever

[@MTCD-bd4ft]

The other upside to this line (while the robot modes were a bit jank) is the price. Loved picking these up for 19.99 USD on trips to Target. Seemed like a steal at the time, even more so now.

[@megs8654]

i have alternator shockwave and i must say i love it so much tho it have its annoying thingy too- due to waves big head with antenas, it is tricky to put his head through gap on hood designed. not once he popped his hood off while transforming. good thing is that hood is designed on those tiny pimples that pegs into those small cratters, so it does not damage anything when it pops off.

[@mot10n285]

Optimus being a Ram truck with the power of a Dodge Hellcat works pretty well. It could be like when he’s charging into battle he is going at full speed.

[@Forward.the.blue.brigade]

These things were so amazing in a time before masterpiece. The size, the best alt modes we have ever been given and the official license for $20 MSRP for most of them? Untouchable. Even accounting for inflations we couldnt see these for less than $150 today at all. great video!

[@benseguin6141]

This is awesome! Been wanting a comprehensive Alternators video for a long time. Now I know which ones to grab to fill out my collection ;)

[@charminderx105-le2rn]

Same here, I just want 1 Alt in my collection … this video helps greatly😊

[@jaybeematthewbacarro9001]

I used to own that Jaguar Ravage and man the car is wonderful till it transforms which made it nuts for me. Getting GT40 Mirage years later definitely my favorite of the entire line.

[@zaneiken07]

I first saw Smokescreen at a local Target and thought it was very cool. I went home to find out more info and was surprised to find there was a painted die-cast version - insta-buy!! I was hooked on Binaltech after that.

[@CardboardBots]

Super impressive alt modes.

[@richlord4312]

I was fully 4 years old when all these came out so maybe that's why I want the full collection. The nostalgia was hitting hard on this video for me.

[@murilog.p.1383]

Would have been neat if they had made a car carrier truck for soundwave since Ravage, Rumble and Frenzy are cars

[@captainF0Rd0]

The ford GT is one of my dream cars and seeing it as a transformer is a must in my life

[@scout_troop3r]

Also, holy crap, I just remembered my local nerd store HAS the Mazda RX8 (Jazz), and it also happens to be at the top of your list! I'm definitely going to pick it up next time I'm there.

[@Sp00kyBones]

I'd really love for these figures to get a modern revamp, having an alternators-style line with realistic cars and modern engineering would be absolutely amazing.

[@ripperman25]

I like to do modern takes on old and obscure characters when painting my Forza cars Recently did Sideswipe as the lambo Sian, and Sunstreaker as the Hurrican STO

[@bifocalprime]

what’s your gamertag, to look for the designs in the game?

[@ripperman25]

@@bifocalprime SHARK SP4WN (steam version)

[@sebencopeak9839]

My first transformers toy was alternators Smokescreen. I would always put him on the side of my tv when I was playing gran turismo 3. I remembered that gran turismo 3 had a rally car that looks exactly like Smokescreen and I would mostly keep him in vehicle mode. I would also put lego figures inside the cockpit. This was during the time when Cybertron was on tv and the next transformer I wanted was Hotshot because he looks cool. When I got him for Christmas, I was really disappointed because he didn't had an opening hood. He had a cockpit but it's so small, I couldn't fit anything in it. Transformers Alternators really set the bar high for me. It wasn't until the ROTF leader Optimus where I started to be impressed by transformer toys again.

[@scottblanco5991]

Man i was in love with that Smokescreen figure. I was really impressed at first. I made a Grimlock into a Death Race “Monster” mustang transformer with guns and all.

[@thomascampbell363]

Great Video, I also am in possession of all the Alternators and enjoy the line very much. But for me the Line runs second favorite behind the G1 line. I was a 10 yr old kid when G1 hit the scene and will always be my favorite Transformers line and also my Favorite Toy line. Great Job.

[@manborg84]

Thank you for giving Alternator line up a much needed ❤️! Makes me wanna unpack all my alternators

[@untouchableomega2896]

Me seeing this video makes me really want these figures

[@Eevee007King]

Soundwave should have been a car carrier so he can store his minions

[@pouse4]

Just went to my first transformers con this weekend. Ended up get getting a Smokescreen for $25, and then later on I got to met the guy that designed that figure. To whom was more then happy to sign it for me. Also got Shockwave too. So happy to see my first two Alternators, are high pick on your list.

[@arodramos]

Great video man, I'm one for the return of this line, tough the price will be obscene. I got two Imprezas, the two Mazdas, two of the Jeeps, Optimus, Windcharger, Overdrive. Skids, and Prowl. Love them all!

[@HappyBirthdayRoboto]

I have most of these figures and I agree that they're awesome! My only regret is that they didn't give us more stuntacons aside from Wildrider, I would have appreciated them more than the likes of Ravage and Rumble as cars.

[@Arsenalq]

HE'S BACK!!!

[@darealnickcage4329]

I definitely understand why this is one of if not your favorite TF line. I mean for as long as I've watched you, you've always given me the feeling that the alt-modes were your favorite part of a transformers toy.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

It's true

[@white09stang]

Great video! I have most of the Alternators and was lucky enough to be stationed in Japan when they released the Binaltechs. I picked up a few of Japanese versions also. I thought of selling them but have a hard time separating from them especially since I’m car crazy as well as Transformers crazy. 😂😅

[@JulesAsecas]

After watching your video I'm so glad that I chose the Shockwave mold as the base for a "live action" Transformer design for my OC, I knew that mold had something special

[@charscreamAA]

Honestly as someone who necer cared for altmode accuracy thid video gave me a new perspective for the attention to detail that can go into some of these guys

[@QurikyBark32919]

So happy to see you back! I missed the long form content!

[@malcolmatkinson3124]

Lazy eyebrow loves rcr!! Dude I love your channel and I’m so glad you pay as much attention to alt mode as you do robot mode

[@onewaydown]

I loved this line - more specifically the Binaltech versions. Die cast felt premium, 1/24th scale vehicles with front wheels that could turn and hoods & doors that opened. The robot modes we almost all sort of meh, with issues abound. But it was the sacrifice for the amazing alt modes with the engineering of the day. I sort of consider them the predecessor to the MP line.

[@thatoneawesomeguy8156]

Bro I love the optimums prime it’s so under rated

[@Adam-ju4kq]

These are legit the coolest transformers ive, EVER seen. I hate so many transformers lines from them being too cartoonish or too simple. I dont understand how i never knew about these

[@solbadguy9025]

I would genuinely love if HasTak or 3rd party took an advent to Alternators in the future. But till then, one can only dream.

[@skolpy]

i have never seen so many alternators all together like that thats awesome

[@thecianinator]

The RCR shout out alone was worth a thumbs up, you rule

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

I know it won't happen but it would've been awesome if Hasbro brought this subline back someday and yet also made a Movie Edition series for the subline, like Alternator models but like in movie colors which in my unpopular opinion would be awesome :D

[@cybernusprime]

That sounds great

[@kidztruthproductions]

I know takara made a "Movie Edition" Binaltech Jazz in 2007 with a dark silver paintjob, and it's pretty sick looking, it's a shame the line died out and never got to continue that.

[@drewo.127]

And with modern engineering and new technology, they might be able to get them to be easier to transform!!!

[@willisjackson7029]

I would love these designs for the movies much more than the designs that they made for the movies. But that’s Hollywood for you, they don’t care about the franchise or the opinions of the fans.😢 It’s a crying shame.

[@zebruh7490]

You're the KZbinr that brought my attention to Alternators. Thank you!! One Question: Of all the color variants of Meister, which one has the least color mismatch in car mode?

[@cheeseyboi20]

I have silverstreak and I just learnt it's an alternators figure. I had my suspicions when I discovered alternators were a thing but this video confirmed it for me lmao

[@MRanger04]

I remember obtaining most of these back in the day. Smokescreen was my favorite followed bye mirage.Sold them all about 8 years ago. No regrets

[@adamwilson1691]

Loved this line so much. I collected the Binaltech versions. A little more expensive but well worth it for the die cast and overall attention to detail.

[@aidenmb7932]

I have no interest in alternaters but Lazy eyebrow caught my attention the whole time

[@PhillipLemmon]

I see my FAVORITE car, the Ford Mustang... I hear the review of it from you about robot mode... I cry.

[@robots_are_cool]

It's a car. Love this. Glad Alternators is getting a second look and you'redefinitelythe guy to do it. One of the most interesting G1 modernization lines and its absence does leave something of a hole in Transformer's soul.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

It's 28 of em!

[@chrisjones5949]

These look INCREDIBLE in car mode. Damn. Don't know how I haven't heard of these before.

[@Gigas0101]

I had the Skids toy, he got me back into transformers as an adult. I figured his transformation being two unrelated halves held together by a single bar would've knocked him some points, but I'm glad he ranks where he does, that's a dang fun toy. Alternators really seemed like the transformers line made for you, so congrats on getting the whole set! I think that Shockwave's my holy grail now, so damn clean.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

I don't really hold these figures to the same standard as modern figures in that regard., like Armada toys are what the Alternators was releasing alongside. by comparison, these were Masterpiece figures of the day

[@Evaunit98]

I remember being on the internet at some point and I found the best alternator custom ever, someone took a shockwave figure and turned it to 11, he used black magic turned it into a Plymouth HEMI Cuda in plum crazy, that is just inspired

[@seerus1351]

Seeing Jazz and Shockwave top it made me happy. They had the best look in that line.

[@austingilles6263]

I appreciate the midway classic Transformers ad break

[@kylelinder4623]

I am seriously jealous of your Alternators collection. I've been slowly building up my collection, but they are hard to find. You have my favorite! The Blue Subaru WRX STI race version! I need to find that!

[@illiniguy34]

These were so cool when I was a kid, especially when you see them at Kunkleman Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Kia.

[@chrisgossett2592]

The Alternators are what rekindled my TF obsession and Smokescreen was the first just bc he was a rally car.

[@animeking1357]

There's so many of these that look great. I'm not a car enthusiast but I've always been a fan of Smokescreen's Subaru car because of the game Gran Turismo 2. I only ever got Sunstreaker when these were new but I'd love to get some more.

[@russellharrell2747]

I was partial to the Decepticons in this line, with shockwave being the GOAT. Smokescreen as the debut figure of the line means he is the mascot for Alternators for me, it’s a real fun toy and looks great. I wish Barricade had been offered in that mold, though I suppose I could make my own.

[@Bobsheaux]

"EVERY part of the robot to make up EVERY part of the car." Seriously, THIS is what the Masterpiece line should've been. Fully articulated robot modes that find that perfect balance between screen-accurate and real-world robotic (man, do I miss the mindset that put the pistons and shocks on MP-01), AND vehicle modes that are so accurate to their real-life counterparts that you'd think you're just looking at a scale model with no hint of there being a robot AT ALL. "The fact that these were MODERN cars but the OLD characters we love... you don't see that nowadays." We SHOULD be seeing that in the MOVIE toys. But no, take random names and slap them onto random car modes with random robot modes, that works too...

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

I agree with like... everything...you just said

[@willisjackson7029]

The problem with Hollywood is they don’t care about the franchise and they gave the job to a hater of the franchise to direct the films.😢 I own all of these and most of the Binaltech figures and the Binaltech figures are even better! Die cast construction. It’s a lost art. 😉

[@Rabbitlord108]

First off. That opening. Not only did you take a card out of Gaming Historian's hat. But you took the idea to its logical extreme. And I LOVE IT! Now for the entries 13. Since Ravage has another version that actually looks like the character. For that mold I would've used say Runabout instead. No comments on the other two. 12. Interesting idea. Nothing else I can say. 11. YES! I also LOVE the idea of Ravage being a Jaguar. It also reminds me that Atari now owns Bubsy. Which I think is funny because the bobcat had a game (Bubsy In Fractured Furry Tales) on the Atari Jaguar. 10. Agreed on feeling like It would've been a good fit for Tracks. 9. If this idea was done again today I would like to see the blue version as RID Strongarm. 8. No comment. 7. Nothing to say. 6. Wonder if this could be used for Animated Swindle. 5. Imagine if they did another version of Mudflap back then (I say that because this is pre bayverse) 4. Nice 3. Cool. Though the shield thing? I think I can hear a certain Aussie Transformers fan groaning in the distance. 2. Cool. 1. Awesome.

[@obaolade1232]

It's been a long time bruh good to see ur videos again

[@cybersilver5816]

I remember being a kid and going to a convention seeing the alternators Shockwave. It's one of my most sought after figures now

[@ultramagnus4374]

An RCR reference! A crossover of my two favorite channels!

[@THEOrize2000]

I got Smokescreen as a hand-me-down from my cousins when I was young and I absolutely loved it. The only disappointing thing is that he was missing a door 😢 and the weapon I didn’t even know existed till now. I’ll complete him one day.

[@yusifer5719]

Of the molds I've experience, ima have to give it to the Tracks mold. He looks great in both modes and the transformation is mostly great.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

Theres a hot take if I ever saw one. Bravo sir

[@kylejohnson5386]

Preach on the awesomeness of Alternators!!!! MPs before the moniker existed! 👍🏾

[@UnclebenVR]

Love the new logos! So clean and sleek.

[@UnclebenVR]

And not to mention shiny

[@toyshelv]

Looooved it. Loooove you're a car fan. Perfect line for you.

[@Son_Joe_Productions]

I remember having Mirage when I was little. I got it around a Christmas party, and it was so hard to transform him. I don’t remember what I did with him, since I haven’t found him yet.

[@RollsignGallery]

I have 20 of the 28 myself, and were the only series I tried to actively collect since the original G1 characters from the 1980s. When they started coming out in stores (Toys R Us back then) it was the Hound one that really made me love this series. Each new one had so much detail I was compelled to get the next... and at least around here retailing for just US$19.99 each back then, this amazing quality was affordable too. The unfortunate thing was that the 20 variations I did get were the only ones I found for sale here. For instance, the Ford GT variants I still have never seen "in person". Overall though, very cool designs for all, even with the transformation issues of some. If they do decide to resurrect this line, I hope it is the same scale as these to keep the size compatibility.

[@Star_Bolt]

First 10 mins yay and I gotta say, love the stop motion from ur other vids and miss it but love the vid

[@kingtfstopmotion]

Nice review! I love alternators and I love my Jazz/Meister

[@AnimeInlove77]

I too, love alternators and I truly hope they bring them back. One of the best toy lines

[@chizInPhoenix]

I didn't know the rest of the line but picked up Silverstreak and I love it! I didn't know he's up there in your list! I still have it rarely transformed coz I love both modes. I should have bought two! :(

[@ruination34]

This line is soo cool!!!!! The jaguar ravage makes me think of this shirt I got at a tf con where ravage is the jaguar logo😁

[@LydianB.143]

I have the binaltech overdrive and it was great until the paint started to chip on the die cast parts, so I removed the old paint and paint it again but with a red that pops more, anyways great content!

[@midnightsons4859]

I have a silver rx8, which seems to be the one you don't have , I love the fact that his guns are the exhaust itself ❤❤

[@legomania2427]

Okay, now someone needs to give all the alternity figures to this man

[@NeurodivergentSuperiority]

As someone whos a Transformers fan AND a car guy, i want these SO BADLY

[@Helixmatan]

I Still have Mazda RX8 Jazz (First Alternator) and Ford Mustang GT Grimlock. I had Dodge Viper SRT-10 Dead End/Sunstreaker (Don't remember which one) and the Jaguar XK Ravage. It's still holding as one of my favorite TF lines of all-time!

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

Alternators Tracks walked so that Age of Extinction Crosshairs could strut.

[@crdbtmn8232]

Alternators is something I love, took me until 3/4 of the video to notice you did not do this in stop motion, I was in a trance

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

I hope that speaks to the quality of the video? Lol

[@crdbtmn8232]

@@TheLazyEyebrow 100% the video was great was not just the figures but your commentary that made me totally forget that you do stop-motion reviews

[@animatedplastic]

Awesome Video. I love when Alternators get some love. This line is what got me back into Transformers and eventually led to MP collecting and 3rd party. I must say I was shocked you got Camshaft / Prowl's alt mode wrong with NSX. I WISH they were an NSX, but they are an RSX. Actually in Japan I think they called it an Integra, so I an see some confusion. I have a big collection of Alternators / Binaltech figures. I still have a few missing from the Binaltech series (wonderfest Nemesis Prime is my Grail) I have all of the Alternators NISB with variants. I found that in Europe they had the Bubble Packaging, but because of a lawsuit they had to put the picture of the Toy on it rather than the killer Artwork that I loved seeing on the boxes. There was a progression of Box design change from Blue to Red to Bubble Clamshell. Fun Fact, Mirage / Hotrod is the only vehicle to be a Rear Engine Design. The BT line was metal and ALT was plastic, which actually for once was the better choice as BT figures have trouble holding poses due to the weight of the metal parts. I never understood why we didn't get a Megatron in this line. One of my ongoing projects I started when I collected this line was to make the Stunticon team as to me that really fit the spirit of this line. I could go on about this line for a long time. Love the spotlight these get. I am looking forward to the Spotlight videos for your Top 3 figures. I will say you can find a lot of great Mods to these figures that will improve articulation as well as asthetics to them so they can be more enjoyed! I think that you have to include Alternity series in this line as well even thought the scale was changed. I did collect them after this line for a little bit, but the smaller scale, higher cost and way more intricate transformation I stopped, but I think these are what paved the way for our modern day Masterpiece figures. I would love to see a sub series going over each one of the molds.

[@EmeralBookwise]

It really is impressive how despite being the first mold in the series the Impreza actually ended up being one of the best. Overall though, I really did like the Alternate line back in the day and collected most of them, Ricochet being one of the more notable holes where I really wanted him, but just never could find one that wasn't outrageously marked up. Especially at the time Alternators was everything I would have wanted a live action take on these characters to look like... sadly it was never to be... shudders in Bayformer's walking scrapyards that are barely even recognizable as ever being a car.

[@fennekin1750]

It should be ILLEGAL for my boy Hot Rod to NOT have his flames! Btw, Alternators look pretty cool. Wow, y'know with Studio Series, MP, & etc figures there very accurate vehicles (some of them, at least)? Imagine a $80-$200 modern Alternators-esque series made with the knowledge gathered from the series mentioned above!? That'd be cool ngl!

[@rafaellacson2675]

6:24-6:25 Lazy Eyebrow: "RAVAGE AS A JAGUAR!" Me: "processing the pun" Me after processing the pun: HA HA HA HA *WHEEZING* WHY MUST THAT CAR HUMOUR EXIST?!

[@KibbloMkII]

man, I want an Alternators 2.0, only ever had Rumble though. I'd love to see some new take on it either official or unofficial and Optimus as an actual semi too. Rumble really was shafted with his arms being permanently pile drivers though, but I loved the toy anyway. I know some companies are doing Bayformers that have interiors in vehicle, but imagine an Alternators type line with the seemingly unlimited budget and design wizards some third party companies have though

[@maximusmedia76]

Very interesting not having stop-motion in your videos, but I loved it. Do you have any plans on doing the rest of them instead of your favourites?

[@shawndashno6022]

I still to this day have the Ravage Corvette. Not sure what happened to his gun/engine, but he still looks amazing, of course he stays in car mode ALL THE TIME!! Lol way too much kibble, but I loved Ravage as a kid and never had a chance to get the actual Jaguar version. He's the single TF I own that stays in alt mode and still rocks. I have no regrets, i think i paid like $15 back in the day haha.