For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past. AUTHOR: J. E. Alvarez is a human being who occasionally has "feelings." In the almost twenty years since completing the first edition of this book, Alvarez pursued a career in the toy and entertainment industry. Semi-retired, he now spends most of his time at home raising his two children. SELLING POINTS: . Hundreds of toys in and out of packaging, rarely seen variants, international releases, and tons of licensed merchandise . A great introduction to one of the largest action figure brands ever . Japanese and other international variations are also shown, culminating with the Beast Wars toy line 811 colour and b/w images