However, some of the reissues in the early 2000s, along with new characters created through exclusive redecos (the majority of them released under the e-HOBBY-exclusive range in the Collector's Edition line), opted to add onto the original numbering system. Some of the original line's mail-order figures that had lacked ID numbers were also given new numbers in the upper two-digit range, which makes things somewhat messy, to say the least.įor unknown reasons, Takara decided to number those retro releases backwards, starting at 99 and then working their way down until 64, leaving a gap from number 50 to 63 that was never filled because Takara simply stopped releasing new redecos of "Generation 1" figures that were given new numbers. Another gap from number 78 to 83 was intended for the individual members of the e-HOBBY-exclusive "G1 GoBots" set (which was collectively given the number 84), but since they were based on Tonka's GoBots characters, which in turn were based on Bandai's Machine Robo figures, Takara got cold feet and decided not to officially assign them individual names.Īs stated above, the original toyline's run and numbering style changed at number 50 onwards, with the following subsequent Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers-branded toylines continuing this new numbering style.
This numbering system also featured a few gaps, typically as a point to "reset" the line where a cartoon/franchise isn't considered a "direct sequel".
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