Transformers Machine Wars

Machine Wars introduced in 1997, was a short-lived toy series in the Transformers toyline.  The series was originally exclusive to KB Toys and its subsidiaries, although it eventually appeared at other retailers with their overstock/understock.

Machine Wars was Hasbro's first attempt at bringing back vehicle form Transformers after it had revolutionised the toyline with Beast Wars, where all toys had animal alternate modes. The Machine Wars subline lasted only for one wave of toys. The line consisted of twelve toys: Six Autobots and six Decepticons. With no TV show or comic book to back the story up, the line generated little interest and sales were so low that the line ended after the first wave. The line also seemed somewhat rushed, with most of the toys even lacking original packaging art.