Complete Transformers toy Battery list

[griffin]

Finally, the fan-resource that many have asked for in the past, and one that every fan has been waiting for.

A complete listing of all the Transformers toys that have Electronics, and noting which ones were sold with Batteries already included. ALSO, included are any later version of a figure that had the electronics GUTTED, so you don't have to worry about digging out their batteries.

I did some searching and couldn't find this sort of list anywhere else, so is likely to be another Ozformers exclusive resource available to all fans.
At least, I hope it is useful, as I've been working on it for quite a while now.

GO TO THIS TOPIC to show why Batteries need to be removed, plus some further info & photo examples (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12178).

NOTE - this topic is being left open, so that others can post up details that I haven't added yet. I am slowly going through all of my collection and removing batteries, so haven't added all specific battery/cell details yet. The first step was making up the list by looking over my own toys, so please add any figures I have missed, because I may not have them to know for sure.
(anything with a ??? means I have not yet confirmed that detail, so am hoping others can help)

Since there are so many toys on this list, I have broken it up into sections within this topic, in a rough chronological order.


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Installed inside the toy in the packaging
NI = Batteries are NOT Installed inside the toy in the packaging
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells


EACH YEAR - I will aim to post up an annual listing at around the start of February, to include all of the toys from the previous years that had electronics, and which of those have batteries included.
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(Mostly 1984-2002)

Original Series
1984 - (none)

1985
Shockwave - 9V NI
Omega Supreme - 2xAA NI

1986
Sky Lynx - 2xAA NI
Galvatron - 9V NI
Trypticon - 2xC & 1xAA - NI

1987 - (none)

1988 - (none)

1989 - (none)

1990 - (none)

1991
Slicer - 2xAA NI
Rumbler - 2xAA NI

Japanese Exclusive items (in addition to the items above from 1985 and 1986)
Dia Atlas (1990) - 4xAA - NI
Star Convoy (1991) - 4xAA - NI

European - (none)

South America
(Argentina) Radio AM Robot (blue) - 1x9V NI
(Argentina) Radio AM Robot (red) - 1x9V NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Porsche (black) - 2xAA NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Jipe (blue) - 2xAA NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Esporte (red) - 2xAA NI

Generation 2
Optimus (Gen1 w/ soundbox) - 2xAA I
Megatron (tank) - 2xAA I?
Ramjet (soundbox) - 2xLR44 I
Starscream (soundbox) - 2xLR44 I
Electro - 2xLR44 I
Volt - 2xLR44 I
Jolt - 2xLR44 I
Sizzle - 2xLR44 I
Laser Rod Optimus - 2xLR44 I
Road Rocket - 2xLR44 I
Road Pig - 2xLR44 I

Beast Wars
Optimal Optimus - 2xAA NI

Animorphs
Tri-Rex - 2xAA I

Beast Machines
Jetstorm (Ultra) - 2xLR44 I
Cheetor (Supreme) - 2xAA I
Primal Prime - 2xAA NI
Nightscream - 2xLR44 I

JP Beast Era
Heinlad - 1xAAA NI
Niagara Set - 2xC NI
Roleplay Gun - 2xAA NI
Gigastorm - 2xC NI?

RiD
Optimus Primal (Supreme) - 3xAAA I
Optimus Prime (Super) - 2xAAA NI?
Ultra Magnus - 2xAAA NI?
(Nemesis Prime - Gutted)

US Tonka
2001 Rescue Roy (Roy in Japan) - 3xAAA I?
2002 Policeman Pete (Pete in Japan) - 3xLR44 I
2002 Airlift Andy (Chopper in Japan) - 3xLR44? I
2002 Fire Marshal Mike - 3xLR44? I
2002 Charlie Chopper - 3xLR44? I

Playskool Gobots/Big Adventures
S1 (Mega) Aerobot (Michael in Japan) (jet) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (DLX) Mirage-Bot (Paul in Japan) (blue F1) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (DLX) Speed-Bot II (Paul Jr in Japan) (red F1) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Aero-Bot (slight redeco of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Silverbolt - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Silverbolt (second release with pink) (JJ in Japan) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Aerobot Racer - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Speed-Bot Racer - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Speed-Bot (red F-1) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Mega) Aero-Bot (metallic redeco of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Mega) Silver-Bot (metallic redeco of Silverbolt) - 3xLR44 I
S3&4 (Mega) Aerobot Flying Fists (remold of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S3&4 (Mega) Silver-Bot Flying Fists (remould of Silverbolt) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Super) Hauler-Bot - 2xAA I
S4 (Basic) Buzzer-Bot - 2xLR44 I
S4 (Basic) Racer-Bot Beta - 2xLR44 I
S4 (Basic) Taxi-Bot - 2xLR44 I
S4 (Basic) Truck-Bot - 2xLR44 I
S4 (DLX) Fast-Bot - ? 3xLR44 I
S4 (DLX) Mototron Racer - ? 3xLR44 I
S4 (DLX) Speed-Bot Racer - ???

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(Unicron Trilogy 2002-2006)

Armada/Micron Legend (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Unicron - 2xLR44 I + 2xLR44 I
Optimus (Super) - 3xLR44 I + 4xAA NI
Jetfire - 3xLR44 I
Megatron - 3xLR44 I
Starscream - 3xLR44 I
Thundercracker - 3xLR44 I
Skywarp - 3xLR44 I
Galvatron - 3xLR44 I
PL Jetfire - 3xLR44 I
PL Optimus - 3xLR44 I + 4xAA NI
Roleplay Starsaber sword - 2xAA NI
Roleplay Darksaber sword - 2xAA NI
Gold US Kmart Optimus - 3xLR44 I + 4xAA NI
Red Costco Optimus - 3xLR44 I + 4xAA NI
Overload - 3xLR44 I
Yellow Costco Overload - 3xLR44 I
Red Alert - 3xLR44 I
PL Red Alert - 3xLR44 I
Laserbeak - 3xLR44 I
Scavenger - 3xLR44 I
JP Hotshot/Hotrod - 2xLR44 I

Universe
Optimus Prime (RiD redeco) - 2xAAA NI
Ultra Magnus (RiD redeco) - 2xAAA NI
Ramjet - 3xLR44 I

Energon/Superlink (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Optimus (Super) - 2xAAA NI
Megatron (Ultra) - 2xAAA NI
Megatron (Mega) - 3xLR44 I
JP Galvatron General (Mega) - 3xLR44 I
Unicron - 2xLR44 I + 2xLR44 I
Omega Supreme - 2xAA NI
Omega Sentinel - 2xAA NI
Galvatron (Ultra) - 2xAAA NI
Ironhide - 2xAAA NI
Jetfire - 2xAAA NI
Overcast - 2xAAA NI
Landmine - 3xLR44 I
Landquake - 3xLR44 I
Bulkhead - 3xLR44 I
Quickstrike - 3xLR44 I
Energon Ironhide (green) - 3xAAA NI
Cliffjumper - 2xAAA NI
Beachcomber - 2xAAA NI
Scorponok - 3xLR44 I
Starscream (2-pack) - 3xLR44 I
Prowl (2-pack) - 3xLR44 I
Shockblast - 2xAAA NI
Sixshot - 2xAAA NI
Dreadwing - 2xAAA NI
Scourge - 2xAAA NI
Ultra Magnus - 3xLR44 I
Treadbolt - 3xLR44 I
Roleplay Megatron Sword - 2xC NI

Cybertron/Galaxy Force (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Starscream (Supreme) - 2xAAA NI
Scourge - 3xLR44 I
Cryo Scourge - 3xLR44 I
Primus - 2xLR44 I + 2xAA NI
Megatron - 2xAAA NI
Galvatron - 2xAAA NI
Metroplex - 2xAAA NI
Menasor - 2xAAA NI
Vector Prime - 2xAAA NI
GF Vector Prime - 2xAAA NI
Dark Scorponok - 3xLR44 I
Crumplezone - 3xLR44 I
Dark Crumplezone - 3xLR44 I
Wingsaber - 2xAAA NI
Cyb Def Red Alert - 2xAAA NI
Jetfire - 3xLR44 I
Skyshadow - 3xLR44 I
Optimus - 2xAAA NI
GF Optimus - 2xAAA NI

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(mostly 2002-2010)

Classics - (none)

JP Reissues & Encore
Galvatron (anime) - 2xAAA NI (note - original had 9V)
Galvatron (Ehobby) - 2xAAA NI
Gen2 - Convy - 2xLR44 I
Ultra Magnus (Gen2 Optimus - Ehobby) - 2xLR44 I
Omega Supreme - 2xAA NI
Gadep - 2xAA NI
Skylynx - 2xAA NI
Star Convoy - 4xAA NI
Car Robots - God Fire Convoy - 2xAAA & 2xAAA - NI
Beast Wars Returns - (Air Attack) Returns Convoy - 3xAAA - NI
Micron Legend - Unicron of Light - 2xLR44 & 2xLR44 - NI

JP Music & Device Label
Soundwave (blue) - 1xAAA NI
Soundwave (white) - 1xAAA NI
Soundwave (black) - 1xAAA NI
(Mouse & USB Hub - NONE)

US & JP Alt/BT - (none)

Masterpiece
JP MP-1 Convoy - 2xLR44 I
JP MP-2 Ultra Magnus - 2xLR44 I
JP MP-4 Convoy & Trailer - 2xLR44 I
JP MP-5 Megatron - 2xLR44 I
JP MP-8 Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
JP MP-8X Grimlock (comic box) - 2xLR44 I
JP MP Convoy Final Edition - 2xLR44 I
US MP Optimus Prime - 2xLR44 I
US MP Optimus Prime (DVD edition) - 2xLR44 I + 3xAA NI
US MP Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
JP Movie Starscream - 2xAA NI
JP Movie Bumblebee - 2xAA NI
HK Masterpiece Grimlock 2014 reissue - 2xLR44 I
HK MP-08X Grimlock (comic box) 2014 reissue - 2xLR44 I
US MP-03 Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
HK MP-5G Megatron Gold Version - 2xLR44 I
MP-29 Laserwave/Shockwave - 2xAAA & 2xLR44/A76 - NI
MP-32 Beast Convoy - 2xLR44/A76 - NI
MP-36 Megatron v2 - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-38 Convoy Beast Wars (toy deco) - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-41 Dinobot - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-36+ Megatron v2 (toy deco) - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-29+ Shockwave (toy deco) - 2xAAA & 2xLR44 - NI
MP-43 Megatron Beast Wars - 4xLR44 - NI
MP-44 Convoy v3 - 3xLR44 - NI?
MP-49 Black Convoy - 3xLR44 - NI?

Titanium - (none)

BotCon/Collector Club
2001 Arcee - 3xLR44 I (soundbox taped to some of the toy boxes)
2002 Cyclonus - 2xLR44 I
2004 Megazarak - Gutted
2004 Sentinel Maximus - Gutted
2006 BW Megatron - Gutted
2006 BW Optimus Primal - 3xLR44 I
2006 Astrotrain - 3xLR44 I
2007 Alpha Trion - Gutted
2008 Megatron - Gutted
2009 Banzai-Tron - Gutted
2009 Landshark - Gutted
2010 Doublepunch - Gutted
2010 Clench - Gutted
2013 Megaplex - gutted/removed
2014 Scorponok - gutted/removed
2014 Alpha Trizer - gutted/removed

Marvel Crossovers - (none)

Star Wars Crossovers
Vader/Death Star 3xAAA I
Han Solo 2xAA I
Chewbacca 2xAA I
Quad Changer Vader/Anakin 3xAAA I

Universe/Henkei
US Powerglide 2xAAA I
JP Powerglide 2xAAA I
US Silverbolt 2xAAA I
JP Silverbolt 2xAAA I
US Onslaught 2xAAA I
JP Onslaught 2xAAA I
Stormcloud 2xAAA I

Universe 25th Anniversary
Optimus Prime Gen1 (US Version) - ? (soundbox)
Optimus Prime Gen1 (non US Version) - ? (soundbox)
Unicron - 2xLR44 I + 2xLR44 I
Alpha Trion - Gutted
Powerglide - 2xAAA I
Hardhead - 2xAAA I
Darkwind - 2xAAA I
Predacon Bruticus - 2xLR44 I
Countdown - 2xAAA NI
Skyfall - 2xAAA I

Animated (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Bumper Battlers Optimus - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Bumblebee - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Bulkhead - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Ratchet - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Jazz - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Optimus Redeco - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Bumblebee Redeco - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Bulkhead Redeco - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Jazz Redeco - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Soundwave - 3xAAA I
Bumper Battlers Lockdown - 3xAAA I
Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA I
Shadowblade Megatron - 2xAA I
Super Optimus - 2xAAA I
Ultra Magnus - 2xAA I
Roadbuster Magnus - 2xAA I
Bulkhead (Leader) - 2xAA I
Roleplay Optimus gun - 3xAAA I
Cyberspeed Bumblebee - 3xAAA I
Cyberspeed Bumblebee redeco - 3xAAA I

JP 2010
Unicron - 2xLR44 I + 2xLR44 I
Primus - 2xLR44 I + 2xAA NI?
MP Sleep Convoy - 2xLR44 I
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(Movies 2007-2019)

2007 TF1 Movie (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA I
Brawl (Leader) - 2xAA I
Premium Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
Premium Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA I
Desert Brawl (Leader) - 2xAA I
Nightwatch Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
IR Control Optimus - 2xAAA NI + 2xLR44 I
IR Control Bumblebee - 2xAAA NI + 2xLR44 I
IR Control Barricade - 2xAAA NI + 2xLR44 I
Roleplay Bumblebee Gun - 3xAAA I
Roleplay Ratchet Gun - 3xAAA I
Red Alert - 3xLR44 I
Wingblade - 2xAAA I
Jetstorm - 3xLR44 I
TECH Phone - 2xAAA I
TECH PDA - 2xAAA I
TECH Torch - 2xAAA I
TECH Camera - 3xAAA I
TECH Gamepad - 2xAAA I
Ultimate Bumblebee 4xAA I?
Stomper Optimus Vers1 - 3xAA I
Stomper Optimus Vers2 - 3xAA I
Stomper Bumblebee - 3xAA I
Roleplay Optimus Helmet Vers1 - 3xAAA I
Roleplay Optimus Helmet Vers2 - 3xAAA I

2009 TF2 Movie (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Devastator (big) - 2xAA I
Ultimate Bumblebee - 4xAA I
Roleplay Bumblebee Helmet - 3xAA I
Roleplay Bumblebee Gun - 3xAAA I
Roleplay Optimus Sword - 3xAA I
Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
Jetfire (Leader) - 2xAA I
Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA I
Megatron Shadow Command (Leader) - 2xAA I
Asian Optimus 2-pack (Leader) - 2xAA I
Asian Jetfire 2-pack (Leader) - 2xAA I
JP Buster Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
JP Family Mart Clear Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA I
Powerbots Bumblebee - 2xAAA I
Powerbots Sideswipe - 3xAAA I
Powerbots Jet Optimus - 3xAAA I
Powerbots Devastator - 3xAAA I
RC Bumblebee - 4xAA NI + 3xAAA I
RC Optimus - 4xAA NI + 3xAAA I
RPMs Devastator Trackset - 3xAA NI
Lights & Sounds big Bumblebee - 3xAA I
Lights & Sounds small Bumblebee - 2xAA I
Lights & Sounds Optimus - 2xAA I
Lights & Sounds Skids - 2xAA I
Battle Ops Bumblebee - 2xAA I
Battle Ops Bumblebee (Costco Gold) - 2xAA I
Optimus w/ Hooks (Leader) - 2xAA I
Starscream (Leader) - 2xAA I
Powerbots Optimus - 3xAAA I
Powerbots Bumblebee (black) - 3xAAA I
RC Barricade - 4xAA NI + 2xAA NI
RC Bumblebee (big) - 4xAA NI + 2xAA NI
Stealth Force Electronic Optimus - 3xAA I
Red Rooster Bumblebee - ? (LR44 size, but needs a TP3 screwdriver)

2011 TF3 Movie (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Ark playset - 2xAA NI
Roleplay Optimus Helmet - 3xAAA I
Roleplay Optimus Blaster - 2xAA I
Stealth Force Electronic Optimus - 3xAA I
Stealth Force Electronic Bumblebee - 3XAA I
Ironhide (Leader) - 2xAA I
Sentinel Prime (Leader) - 2xAA I
Bumblebee (Leader) - 2xAA I
Revving Robots Optimus - 2xAA I
Revving Robots Bumblebee - 2xAA I
Ultimate Optimus (plus SDCC edition) - 2xAA I
YOTD Ultimate Optimus - 2xAA I
JP DA-28 Striker Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
JP Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
JP Black Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
(Amazon Excl - Gen1 stripes) Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
(HK) Megatron Dark Energon edition (Leader) - 2xAA I
(HK) APS-1 Premium Striker Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
(HK) APS-2 Premium Brawl (Leader) - 2xAA NI

2014 TF4 Age of Extinction
Leader Bumblebee - gutted/removed
Chomp & Stomp Grimlock - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Optimus - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Grimlock - 2xAAA I
Construct-Bots Dinofire Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
(Target Silver Knight) Grimlock (FOC VOY) - 2xLR44 I
JP LA-01 Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime - 2xAAA NI
JP LA-14 Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime - 2xAAA NI?

2017 TF5 The Last Knight (some items released in Japan unchanged)
Voice Changer Helmet - Optimus Prime - 3xAA - NI
Voice Changer Mask - Megatron - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Sqweeks - 3xAAA - I
Mega 1-step Turbo Changer - Dragonstorm - 2xAAA - I
Remote Control - Sqweeks - 2xAA & 4xAA - NI
Allspark Tech - Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
Allspark Tech - Shadow Spark Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
Allspark Tech - Sqweeks - (USB battery) - not removable
Mission to Cybertron - Cybertron Planet - 2xAA (NI) & 2xLR44 (I)
HK Excl Voice Changer Helmet - Optimus Prime (chrome) - 3xAA - NI

2018 TF6 Bumblebee
DJ Bumblebee - 3xAA - I
Electronic Titan - Bumblebee - 1xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Sqweeks - 3xAAA - I
Studio Series Helmet - Bumblebee - 3xAA - NI
JP Turbo Change - TC-09 Battle Command Optimus - 2xAAA NI
JP Turbo Change - TC-13 Strongest Command Set - 2xAAA NI
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(mostly non-movie 2011-2020)

25th Movie Edition
Unicron - 2xLR44 I + 2xLR44 I

SDCC/NYCC
Nerf Optimus edition (SDCC 2011) - 3xAA NI
Nerf Bumblebee edition (NYCC 2011) - 3xAA NI
Cuponk (NYCC 2011) - 6xAAA NI
Metroplex (SDCC 2013) (& HK edition) - 2xAA NI
Titan Fortress Maximus (SDCC 2016) - 2xAAA - NI

Rescue Bots & Rescue Bots Academy
Electronic Heatwave - 2xAAA I
Electronic Chase - 2xAAA I
Playset Firestation Prime - 3xAAA I
Playset Police station - 3xAA I
Playset Fire truck - 2xAA I
Electronic Optimus - 2xAAA I
Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA I
Game System Console - 2xAAA NI & 4xAA NI
Heatwave (large Brontosaurus) - 3xAA I
Optimus Primal (large T-Rex) - 3xAAA I
RBA 2019 - Electronic Hotshot (off-road) - 1xAA - I
RBA 2020 - Electronic Hotshot (fire truck) - 2xAAA - I
RBA 2020 - Command Center Hoist - 3xLR44 - I
RBA 2020 - Command Center Wedge - 3xLR44 - I

Dinobot Adventures (Rescue Bots)
2021 - Optimus Prime T-Rex - 3xAAA - I

Prime
FE Bumblebee Blaster (TF1 reissue) - 3xAAA NI
VOY Megatron - 2xLR44 I
VOY Optimus - 2xLR44 I
VOY Bulkhead - 2xLR44 I
VOY Starscream - 2xLR44 I
VOY Dreadwing - 2xLR44 I
VOY Ultra Magnus - 2xLR44 I
VOY Thundertron - 2xLR44 I
VOY Skyquake - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Optimus (and JP Arms Micron version) - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Bumblebee (and JP Arms Micron version) - 2xLR44 I
Star Hammer (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Energon Driller (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Bumblebee Battlesuit - 2xAAA I
Optimus Maximus (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Remote Control Bumblebee - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Remote Control Knock Out - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Remote Control Optimus - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Electronic Optimus Helmet - 3xAAA NI
Dark Energon VOY Optimus Prime - 2xLR44 I
Dark Energon VOY Megatron - 2xLR44 I

Asian Generations
Leader Starscream - 2xAA I
Leader Ironhide - 2xAA I

Universal Studios (roleplay weapons by Hasbro)
Bumblebee Fazer (triple-changer) - 2xAA I
Bumblebee Quantum Enforcer (non-convertible) - 2xAA I
Bazooka - 3xAAA I

Beast Hunters & JP GO!
Ultimate Predaking (& Predacons Rising version) - 2xAA NI
Ultimate Optimus Prime (& HK Exclusive version) - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Bumblebee (black) - 2xAAA I
Weaponizer Optimus (green) - GUTTED
Vehicle Apex/Breakdown - GUTTED
Vehicle Driller/Bumblebee - GUTTED
G01 Kenzan - 3xAAA NI
G05 Gekisomaru - 3xAAA NI
G23 Final Dragotron (red Ult Predaking) - 2xAA NI
Black Kenzan - 3xAAA NI
Black Gekisomaru - 3xAAA NI
G26 GO! Optimus EX Prime (dragon/train) - 3xAAA NI

Generations, Prime Wars Trilogy & Legends
VOY Grimlock (& JP version) - 2xLR44 I
TITAN Metroplex (& JP version) - 2xAA NI
JP GEN VOY Fireblast Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
Titan Fortress Maximus (& JP LG31 version) - 2xAAA - NI
Legends - Grand Maximus - 2xAAA - NI

Hasbro Platinum Edition
YOTS Optimus (Energon) - GUTTED
YOTS Omega Supreme - GUTTED
Ultra Magnus - 2xLR44 I
Grimlock (Vs Bruiticus) - 2xLR44 I
YOTH Starscream - 2xAAA I
Trypticon (and JP release) - 2xC & 1xAA - NI
YOTG Optimus Prime - 2xLR44 - I
Unicron (Movie 30th anniversary redeco) - 2xLR44/A76 I + 2xLR44/A76 I

Hero Mashers
Electronic Optimus Prime -2xLR41 I
Electronic Grimlock - 2xLR41 I

JP TakaraTomy Miscellaneous 2014-2015
TFC-A02 Cloud Brawn - gutted/removed
TF2 Nightmare Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA - I?

Hasbro Robots In Disguise 2015
Super 3-step Bumblebee - 1xAA - I
Titan Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA - I
Titan Electronic Optimus Prime - 2xAAA - I
Stomp & Chomp Grimlock - 2xAAA - I
Platinum Edition Grimlock (& Bumblebee) - GUTTED
Power Heroes Bumblebee - 1xAA - I
Power Heroes Sideswipe - 1xAA - I
Power Heroes Starscream (TRU) - 1xAA - I
Power Surge Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I

Exclusive HK 2015
APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition - 2xAA - NI?

JP Adventure
TAV21 Optimus Prime - 2xAAA - NI
TAV30 Battle Grimlock - (electronics removed)
TAV33 Optimus Prime Supreme Mode - 2AAA - NI
TAV-51 Hyper Surge Bumblebee - 1xAA - I?
TAV-53 Hyper Surge Sideswipe - 1xAA - I?
TAV-57 Hyper Surge Starscream - 1xAA - I?
TAV-50 Hyper Surge Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I?
TAV-61 God Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I?

Hasbro Cyberverse 2019
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Bumblebee - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Meteorfire - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Wildwheel - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Megatron - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Starscream - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Officer - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - NI
2020 - Battle Call Officer - Optimus Prime - 3xAAA - NI
2021 - Roll N Change - Bumblebee - 3xLR44 - I
2021 - Roll N Change - Optimus Prime - 3xLR44 - I

Oddity Specials 2017-2021
2017 HasCon - Powerbank Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Nishikigoi (red) - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Megatron Building - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Bumblebee Ichimatsu - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Annin (white redeco) - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Nishikigoi (red - reissue without Bluetooth) - GUTTED
2018 JP - G-Shock Master Optimus Prime with Casio Watch - (battery in watch) - I
2019 JP - G-Shock Master Nemesis Prime with Casio Watch - (battery in watch) - I
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[Jaisun]

I'm not too sure if this is of much use to you or anyone, but here are the results of my overnight battery purge:

MP-02 - 2x GPA76 Cells-I
MP-04 - 2x GPA76 Cells-I
US MP Grimlock - 2x L1154 Cells-I

Universe Powerglide - 2x AAA-I
Universe Silverbolt - 2x AAA-I
Universe Stormcloud (1) - 2x AAA-I
Universe Stormcloud (2) - 2x AAA-I
Universe Countdown - 2x AAA-NI*
Universe Onslaught - 2x AAA-I
Henkei Onslaught - 2x AAA-I

Energon Bulkhead - 3x GPA76 Cells-I (juuuust in time, had slight residue on the terminals and the cells were just starting to corrode)

Movie Nightwatch Optimus Prime - 2x AA-I

Battle Ops Bumblebee (Costco Metallic) - 2x AA-I

RotF Megatron - 2x AA-I
RotF Shadow Command Megatron 2x AA-I
RotF Buster Prime - 2x AA-I
RotF Buster Prime (Jetpower Pack) - 2x AA-I
RotF Jetfire (Jetpower Pack) - 2x AA-I

AA Starscream - 2x AA-I

DotM Ironhide - 2x AA-I
DotM Sentinal Prime - 2x AA-I
DotM Jetwing Optimus Prime - 2x AA-NI

Cybertron/Universe Galaxy Force Optimus Prime - 2x AAA-NI*

* - These had Energizers, which I vaguely recall installing myself after noticing the gimmick didn't work when liberated, so my NI claim is about 95% sure.

If this info isn't needed, feel free to remove this post =o)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Hey Griffin, just checked my reissue Heinlad and his barreries aren't included.

Device lable mouse(s) don't have any batteries either, nor does the Blaster USB hub

[higsy19]

im just wanting to know peoples opinion in removing batteries from MISB items?

Is it better to sacrifice the sealed to protect electronics or to leave sealed for "sealed" value and repacking originality??

[griffin]

The value of the sealed packaging outweighs the assumed contents or their condition. People will pay a premium for a sealed item, often if they intend to keep it sealed themselves... so the actual condition of the item inside ends up being irrelevant. Only if they bought a sealed item to open it, then it would be a factor to them... but if you are investing in sealed figures, keeping them sealed would be the better investment. If you are likely to open it up in the future, then remove the batteries if you want - but be aware that most small battery damage is usually reversible. The large batteries (AA or bigger) can leak a lot more acid, damaging plastic and the more delicate electronics if they are in the path of the acid (gravity).

[griffin]

Thanks to Deonasis, added Universe Ramjet (white/blue redeco of Armada Starscream).

I will update this list annually, close to the "Remove your Batteries Day" which was proposed to be held November 1st every year (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12178) (I can do up the annual update of all the new electronic toys for the year in this topic, and email it out as a reminder to members as well).

[KalEl]

i'm so glad this list exists, thought i have only every had one leakage :) im in the process of battery removal... takes ages :P

[griffin]

The Annual Battery Removal day has been moved from November 1st to February 1st, to allow me to include all toys from that calendar year.

Getting this year's done with a couple weeks to spare, this gives people time to go through their collection for any 2012 toys, plus any older ones they obtained during the last year.


Have I left anything out? And, if you see something on the list with a question mark that you know, please let me know.


I have updated the various posts above, with the following items...

South America (Gen1)
(Argentina) Radio AM Robot (blue) - 1x9V NI
(Argentina) Radio AM Robot (red) - 1x9V NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Porsche (black) - ?
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Jipe (blue) - ?
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Esporte (red) - ?

Masterpiece
Movie Starscream - 2xAA? I?
Movie Bumblebee - 2xAA? I?

Playskool Gobots/Big Adventures
(Mega) Aerobot (jet) - 3xLR44 I
(DLX) Mirage-Bot (Formula 1) - 3xLR44 I
(DLX) Speed-Bot II (Formula 1) - ?
(Mega) Aero-Bot (jet) - ?
(Mega) Silverbolt (jet) - ?

TF2
RC Bumblebee (big) - 4xAA NI + 2xAA NI

TF3 Movie (also check your JP versions if you have any)
Roleplay Optimus Blaster - 2xAA I
Ultimate Optimus (Year of the Dragon edition) - 2xAA I
JP Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
JP Black Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
(Amazon Excl - Gen1 stripes) Jetwing Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI
(Asian) Megatron Dark Energon edition (Leader) - 2xAA I
(Asian) Premium Striker Optimus (Leader) - 2xAA NI

SDCC/NYCC
Cuponk (NYCC 2011) - 6xAAA NI

Rescue Bots
Playset Police station - 3xAA I
Playset Fire truck - 2xAA I

Prime
FE Bumblebee Blaster (TF1 reissue) - 3xAAA NI
VOY Megatron - 2xLR44 I
VOY Optimus - 2xLR44 I
VOY Bulkhead - 2xLR44 I
VOY Starscream - 2xLR44 I
VOY Dreadwing - 2xLR44 I
VOY Ultra Magnus - 2xLR44 I
VOY Thundertron - 2xLR44 I
VOY Skyquake - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Optimus (and JP version) - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Bumblebee (and JP version) - 2xLR44 I
Star Hammer (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Energon Driller (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Bumblebee Battlesuit - 2xAAA I
Optimus Maximus (and JP version) - 2xAAA I
Remote Control Bumblebee - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Remote Control Knock Out - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Remote Control Optimus - 2xAAA NI + 2xAAA NI
Electronic Optimus Helmet - 3xAAA NI

Asian Generations
Leader Starscream - 2xAA I
Leader Ironhide - 2xAA I

Universal Studios (roleplay weapons)
Bumblebee Fazer (triple-changer) - 2xAA I
Bumblebee Quantum Enforcer (non-convertible) - 2xAA I
Bazooka - 3xAAA I

[Bidoofdude]

Cybertron Screamer and Megs DO NOT come with batteries.:D:cool: Just helping out. You have a lot of battery changing to do, Griffin. :p

[Jetfire in the sky]

The value of the sealed packaging outweighs the assumed contents or their condition. People will pay a premium for a sealed item, often if they intend to keep it sealed themselves... so the actual condition of the item inside ends up being irrelevant. Only if they bought a sealed item to open it, then it would be a factor to them... but if you are investing in sealed figures, keeping them sealed would be the better investment. If you are likely to open it up in the future, then remove the batteries if you want - but be aware that most small battery damage is usually reversible. The large batteries (AA or bigger) can leak a lot more acid, damaging plastic and the more delicate electronics if they are in the path of the acid (gravity).

As an MIB/MISB collector I couldn't agree more. But as I pretty much go for G1 only they didn't come with batteries :p:cool:

[griffin]

At least there were only 5 in Gen1 (7 if you count the two Euro Actionmsters).

None came with batteries?

I still have ?'s on the Gen1 part of the list, but haven't had anyone willing to clarify it yet. I know all of them were inside solid boxes, so had no need for batteries in them (no try-me features), but left those as unknown until someone said for sure.

[lancalot]

Just check my masterpiece movie bumblebee mpm-2 , it doesn't include batteries . It uses AA but . Going to check the starscream mpm-1 later and i let you know.

[lancalot]

just checked ,the masterpiece mpm-1 starscream doesn't come with batteries also . Need 2 AA

[Jetfire in the sky]

YOTS UM has batteries, 2x A76? according to front of the box.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Just checked, Shockwave, Omega Supreme and Galvatron did not come with batteries included as per front of US/Aus boxes that I have. I also have a Canadian version of Sky Lynx that also says batteries not included.

[griffin]

Thanks... I'll update the listing. Sinnertwin sent me some as well.

[griffin]

A week late (because I only just finished up the 2013 Checklist), but here are the 2013 toys with Electronics in them.... for anyone who has removed their toys from packaging and no longer needs to play with the electronic gimmicks (or plans to put the toys into storage). This listing will let you know which of your toys to open up before you put them somewhere for the next decade or two.

The COMPLETE Battery listing is located here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12126), and this 2014 topic will be merged with it after a couple weeks, so that it archives all the updates and submissions.
NOTE - if you are a SEALED collector, it is considered better to leave the batteries in the toys, as there is greater value in the packaging remaining sealed (even if the batteries leak, you shouldn't see or ever know about it anyway).


Beast Hunters & JP GO!
Ultimate Predaking (& Predacons Rising version) - 2xAA NI
Ultimate Optimus Prime (& HK Exclusive version) - 2xLR44 I
Weaponizer Bumblebee (black) - 2xAAA I
Weaponizer Optimus (green) - GUTTED
Vehicle Apex/Breakdown - GUTTED
Vehicle Driller/Bumblebee - GUTTED
G01 Kenzan - 3xAAA NI
G05 Gekisomaru - 3xAAA NI
G23 Final Dragotron (red Ult Predaking) - 2xAA NI
Black Kenzan - 3xAAA NI
Black Gekisomaru - 3xAAA NI

Generations
VOY Grimlock (& JP version) - 2xLR44 I
TITAN Metroplex (& JP version) - 2xAA NI

Platinum
YOTS Optimus (Energon) - GUTTED
YOTS Omega Supreme - GUTTED
Ultra Magnus - 2xLR44 I
Grimlock (Vs Bruiticus) - 2xLR44 I

TFPrime
Dark Energon VOY Optimus Prime - 2xLR44 I
Dark Energon VOY Megatron - 2xLR44 I

Rescue Bots
Electronic Optimus - 2xAAA I
Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA I
Game System Console - 2xAAA NI & 4xAA NI

SDCC/NYCC
Metroplex (SDCC 2013) (& HK edition) - 2xAA NI

TF3 Movie
(HK) APS-2 Premium Brawl (Leader) - 2xAA NI

BotCon
2013 Megaplex - None


That was a rather small year of electronic gimmicks, compared to recent years.

Also added to the Listing are these updates submitted by Sinnertwin, Bidoofdude, Jetfire in the Sky and Lancalot.

1985
Shockwave - 9V NI
Omega Supreme - 2xAA NI

1986
Sky Lynx - 2xAA NI
Galvatron - 9V NI
Trypticon - 2xC NI

South America
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Porsche (black) - 2xAA NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Jipe (blue) - 2xAA NI
(Brazil) Eletrix RC Esporte (red) - 2xAA NI

Playskool Gobots/Big Adventures (thanks to a recent bulk lot purchase)
S1 (Mega) Aerobot (Michael in Japan) (jet) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (DLX) Mirage-Bot (Paul in Japan) (blue F1) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (DLX) Speed-Bot II (Paul Jr in Japan) (red F1) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Aero-Bot (slight redeco of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Silverbolt - 3xLR44 I
S2 (Mega) Silverbolt (second release with pink) (JJ in Japan) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Aerobot Racer - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Speed-Bot Racer - 3xLR44 I
S3 (DLX) Speed-Bot (red F-1) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Mega) Aero-Bot (metallic redeco of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Mega) Silver-Bot (metallic redeco of Silverbolt) - 3xLR44 I
S3&4 (Mega) Aerobot Flying Fists (remold of Aerobot) - 3xLR44 I
S3&4 (Mega) Silver-Bot Flying Fists (remould of Silverbolt) - 3xLR44 I
S3 (Super) Hauler-Bot - 2xAA I
S4 (Basic) Buzzer-Bot - ???
S4 (Basic) Racer-Bot Beta - ???
S4 (Basic) Taxi-Bot - ???
S4 (Basic) Truck-Bot - ???
S4 (DLX) Fast-Bot - ? 3xLR44 I
S4 (DLX) Mototron Racer - ? 3xLR44 I
S4 (DLX) Speed-Bot Racer - ???

Masterpiece
JP Movie Starscream - 2xAA NI
JP Movie Bumblebee - 2xAA NI

Cybertron/Galaxy Force
Starscream (Supreme) - 2xAAA NI
Megatron - 2xAAA NI

And thanks to ebay, for packaging pictures of the Armada-Energon-Cybertron figures, the Unicron Trilogy section should now be complete.

There are still some ??? unknowns to fill, so any submission here or on the battery listing topic, will help the archive for future generations.

[Bidoofdude]

Left batteries in my Sky Lynx from a couple weeks ago. Nearly forgot. :)

[Sinnertwin]

A few more

S4 (Basic) Buzzer-Bot
S4 (Basic) Racer-Bot Beta
S4 (Basic) Taxi-Bot
S4 (Basic) Truck-Bot

Advertised on packaging as using 2 x A76/LR44 non-replaceable batteries

[5FDP]

NOTE - if you are a SEALED collector, it is considered better to leave the batteries in the toys, as there is greater value in the packaging remaining sealed (even if the batteries leak, you shouldn't see or ever know about anyway).

QFT! If I didn't see it, it didn't happen :p

[Paulbot]

I'm looking at the hammer that came with Transformers Prime Poweriser Ultra Magnus. It's got a light up feature. It also doesn't appear to have anyway to remove the battery that powers the light without completely (and perhaps irreparably) pulled apart.

This is the only Poweriser toy I have; is this a common thing with their weapons?

[griffin]

I'm looking at the hammer that came with Transformers Prime Poweriser Ultra Magnus. It's got a light up feature. It also doesn't appear to have anyway to remove the battery that powers the light without completely (and perhaps irreparably) pulled apart.

This is the only Poweriser toy I have; is this a common thing with their weapons?

Sorry, I didn't see this until now while doing up the listing of the 2014 toys.

If you didn't figure out by now, the screw closest to the handle is the one to unscrew, to access the batteries.

[griffin]

This is the list of Transformers toys released in 2014 by Hasbro and TakaraTomy that have Electronics that require Batteries (either included and not included in packaging).

I'm actually early this year, because I forgot that I allocated February 1st (instead of early January) as the Annual day for updating the Battery List (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12126), and for people with out-of-box figures to remove them if they no longer need the electronics to work or are about to put them in storage.

If you have Sealed toys that you will NEVER open, it is recommended to leave them sealed with the batteries in them... as there is more value in them staying sealed. People buying Sealed older figures to open should expect battery leakage and not hold it against the previous owner.

There was another reduction in the number of Electronic toys this year, after last year was already a smaller number than previous years... maybe Electronics and Batteries are getting too expensive to include in too many toys.
This year also saw the introduction of smaller Button Cell Batteries as well (LR-41), which probably aren't much cheaper than the LR-44, but probably reduces a lot of weight over a shipping container full of toys (or just done to limit the over-sized electronic gimmicks from ruining the toys).


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Included in packaging
NI = Batteries are NOT Included in packaging
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells


TF4 Age of Extinction
Leader Bumblebee - gutted/removed
Chomp & Stomp Grimlock - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Optimus - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA I
Titan Electronic Grimlock - 2xAAA I
Construct-Bots Dinofire Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
(Target Silver Knight) Grimlock (FOC VOY) - 2xLR44 I

Rescue Bots
Heatwave (large Brontosaurus) - 3xAA I
Optimus Primal (large T-Rex) - 3xAAA I

Hero Mashers
Electronic Optimus Prime -2xLR41 I
Electronic Grimlock - 2xLR41 I

Exclusive US
YOTH Starscream - 2xAAA I
MP-03 Masterpiece Grimlock - 2xLR44 I
BotCon 2014 Scorponok - gutted/removed
BotCon 2014 Alpha Trizer - gutted/removed

Exclusive HK
Masterpiece Grimlock reissue (January) - 2xLR44 I
MP-08X Masterpiece Grimlock (comic) reissue - 2xLR44 I
MP-5G Megatron Gold Version - 2xLR44 I

JP TakaraTomy
G26 GO! Optimus EX Prime (dragon/train) - 3xAAA NI
LA-01 Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime - 2xAAA NI
LA-14 Lost Age Battle Command Optimus Prime - (2xAAA NI?)
TFC-A02 Cloud Brawn - gutted/removed
GEN VOY Fireblast Grimlock - 2xLR44 I


See, a really tiny list for 2014... which means less spare batteries for me to use for my Remote Controls around the house. :p


There are still some ??? unknowns to fill on the master list, so any submission here or on the battery listing topic will help the archive for future generations.
.
.

[griffin]

After just receiving it yesterday, I've added another toy that was released last year that has batteries (which I didn't remember when looking at the list of items released last year).

HK MP-5G Megatron Gold Version - 2xLR44 I

[griffin]

This is the list of Transformers toys released in 2015 by Hasbro and TakaraTomy that have Electronics that require Batteries (both included, and not included, in the packaging).

After being a little early last year with the annual update, I'm a little late this year.
I actually had this list written up a month ago, but there hasn't been spare time for me during a quiet time on the board for me to type it up before now... even though it is just a tiny list this year.

Yes, as you'll see below, compared to recent years, the number of electronic Transformers toys last year is at its smallest, with just 10 toys, and only 6 of them sold with Batteries in them (the ones for you to remove if you are about to store them away or have them sit on a display shelf for the next few years).

These are to be added to the main listing at the start of this topic, which has a link to the reason why this listing was started (batteries leaking in my toys).

NOTE - as mentioned in the first posting, if you are keeping your toys sealed for investment reasons, DON'T open them to remove batteries. The value is in the sealed packaging, not the condition of the toy, because it is never to be removed to be played with.


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Included in packaging
NI = Batteries are NOT Included in packaging
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = "regular" Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells


Hasbro Robots In Disguise 2015
Super 3-step Bumblebee - 1xAA - I
Titan Electronic Bumblebee - 2xAAA - I
Titan Electronic Optimus Prime - 2xAAA - I
Stomp & Chomp Grimlock - 2xAAA - I

Hasbro Platinum Edition
Trypticon (and JP release) - 2xC & 1xAA - NI
YOTG Optimus Prime - 2xLR44 - I

Exclusive HK
APS01U Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition - 2xAA - NI?

JP TakaraTomy
TAV21 Optimus Prime - 2xAAA - NI
TAV30 Battle Grimlock - (electronics removed)
TAV33 Optimus Prime Supreme Mode - 2AAA - NI
-
TF2 Nightmare Megatron (Leader) - 2xAA - I?


There are two unknowns in that list because I didn't get them, or see enough about them to know if they had their batteries included in the packaging.
I have also updated one old item (original series Trypticon), which I only realised after researching what batteries were in the 2015 Platinum Edition version. (I didn't have the AA battery included for Brunt/tank, and Gigastorm didn't have that accessory as a second chance for me to notice.)

1986
Trypticon - 2xC & 1xAA - NI

[Magnus]

I can confirm that APS-01U Optimus doesn't include its AA batteries.

Also, MP-29 Laserwave requires 2 AAAs and 2 LR44s, which aren't included.

[DELTAprime]

Ok, anything released this year (2016) that I need to remove batteries from?

[griffin]

I can confirm that APS-01U Optimus doesn't include its AA batteries.

Also, MP-29 Laserwave requires 2 AAAs and 2 LR44s, which aren't included.

Thanks, I'll include it in the next annual update....


Ok, anything released this year (2016) that I need to remove batteries from?

... which should be in the next few weeks. (usually done at the end of the year)

[DELTAprime]

... which should be in the next few weeks. (usually done at the end of the year)

Ok, I know you're busy Griff and you're probably meaning to get to last years list, so in the meantime anyone know if MP Shockwave's and Primal's batteries are installed or not? Those are the only one's that comes to mind as purchase's last year.

[griffin]

This is the list of Transformers toys released in 2016 by Hasbro and TakaraTomy that have Electronics that require Batteries (both included, and not included, in the packaging).

Not as late as last year's update, but still later than I was planning... and later than it should be considering the number of battery toys are getting smaller each year - either due to cost factors, or because fewer postal companies are accepting mail with batteries in them, which could prevent their customers and Hasbro's own Toyshop website from being able to sell them online. And if they start having a lot of toys with electronics but stop including batteries on all of them, customers won't be able to try out the gimmicks, or want to buy too many toys that require them to spend more money on batteries as well.

Last year I was amazed at there just being 10 different toys on the list with electronics... this year there were even less with only 8, with one being an old mould, and most of them have Japanese versions that pads out the list a little bit.

These are to be added to the main listing at the start of this topic, which has a link to the reason why this listing was started (batteries leaking in my toys).

NOTE - as mentioned in the first posting, if you are keeping your toys sealed for investment reasons, DON'T open them to remove batteries. The value is in the sealed packaging, not the condition of the toy, because it is never to be removed to be played with.


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Included in packaging
NI = Batteries are NOT Included in packaging
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = "regular" Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells

Hasbro Generations / TakaraTomy Legends
Generations Titan Fortress Maximus (regular) - 2xAAA - NI
Generations Titan Fortress Maximus (SDCC) - 2xAAA - NI
Legends LG31 Fortress Maximus (JP) - 2xAAA - NI

Hasbro Robots In Disguise / TakaraTomy Adventure
RID Power Heroes Bumblebee - 1xAA - I
Adventure TAV-51 Hyper Surge Bumblebee - 1xAA - I?
-
RID Power Heroes Sideswipe - 1xAA - I
Adventure TAV-53 Hyper Surge Sideswipe - 1xAA - I?
-
RID Power Heroes Starscream (TRU) - 1xAA - I
Adventure TAV-57 Hyper Surge Starscream - 1xAA - I?
-
RID Power Surge Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I
Adventure TAV-50 Hyper Surge Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I?
Adventure TAV-61 God Optimus Prime - 1xAA - I?

Hasbro Platinum Edition
Unicron (Movie 30th anniversary redeco) - 2xLR44/A76 I + 2xLR44/A76 I

TakaraTomy Masterpiece
MP-29 Laserwave/Shockwave - 2xAAA & 2xLR44/A76 - NI
MP-32 Beast Convoy - 2xLR44/A76 - NI

[griffin]

Ok, I know you're busy Griff and you're probably meaning to get to last years list, so in the meantime anyone know if MP Shockwave's and Primal's batteries are installed or not? Those are the only one's that comes to mind as purchase's last year.

Neither come with batteries installed.

(I didn't even realise Primal had batteries until you asked... I would have missed it on the list otherwise.)

[nsm034]

Finally, the fan-resource that many have asked for in the past, and one that every fan has been waiting for.

A complete listing of all the Transformers toys that have Electronics, and noting which ones were sold with Batteries already included. ALSO, included are any later version of a figure that had the electronics GUTTED, so you don't have to worry about digging out their batteries.

I did some searching and couldn't find this sort of list anywhere else, so is likely to be another Ozformers exclusive resource available to all fans.
At least, I hope it is useful, as I've been working on it for quite a while now.

GO TO THIS TOPIC to show why Batteries need to be removed, plus some further info & photo examples (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12178).

NOTE - this topic is being left open, so that others can post up details that I haven't added yet. I am slowly going through all of my collection and removing batteries, so haven't added all specific battery/cell details yet. The first step was making up the list by looking over my own toys, so please add any figures I have missed, because I may not have them to know for sure.
(anything with a ??? means I have not yet confirmed that detail, so am hoping others can help)

Since there are so many toys on this list, I have broken it up into sections within this topic, in a rough chronological order.


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Included in packaging
NI = Batteries are NOT Included in packaging
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells


EACH YEAR - I will aim to post up an annual listing at around the start of February, to include all of the toys from the previous years that had electronics, and which of those have batteries included.
.
When you say I, does that mean in the packet or in the toy ?

[DELTAprime]

When you say I, does that mean in the packet or in the toy ?

Installed in the toy.

[griffin]

Yep... I don't think they've ever supplied batteries in the packaging that weren't in the toy.

[shockNwave]

Griffin, I'd like to add another to your list. The fourth, final and most epic of the G1 Optimus Primes is Star Convoy OP (1991) who requires 4 x AA batteries to operate his tank tracks. I very much doubt he came with batteries but I can personally confirm that the 2005 reissue definitely didn't come with them.

[griffin]

Griffin, I'd like to add another to your list. The fourth, final and most epic of the G1 Optimus Primes is Star Convoy OP (1991) who requires 4 x AA batteries to operate his tank tracks. I very much doubt he came with batteries but I can personally confirm that the 2005 reissue definitely didn't come with them.

Well that's interesting... I haven't even got a section for JP exclusive Gen1 toys. I'll have to have a look through them all, and see if I missed any others.
Thanks for that.

[DELTAprime]

Well I guess it's that time of year again to think about what has batteries that came out this year. Only toy I bought that takes batteries that came out this year is MP36 Megatron and they are not installed. Even Trypticon didn't have a battery powered gimmick.

[griffin]

Well I guess it's that time of year again to think about what has batteries that came out this year. Only toy I bought that takes batteries that came out this year is MP36 Megatron and they are not installed. Even Trypticon didn't have a battery powered gimmick.

Yeah... the list keeps getting shorter each year, either because of the cost of shipping heavier toys from Asia (with or without batteries), and because of tightening shipping restrictions that prevent most postal services from sending batteries in the mail anymore (which would impact on their own online sales, and online sales of their biggest customers like Amazon and Walmart).

The only ones I can think of on the top of my head at the moment are the voice changer helmet and masks.

[DELTAprime]

Does that huge TLK dragonish looking TF that we are selling at Big W even have batteries?

[griffin]

Does that huge TLK dragonish looking TF that we are selling at Big W even have batteries?

It does, as it has that black light gimmick to it.

Looking at my toy shelves... the RC Sqweeks is another one, and I think the Cybertron planet does as well.
Those Allspark Tech have those power cubes, but I think they are the battery that is charged... not enclosed batteries inside it.

Um... the Power Bank Optimus (HasCon exclusive) is another one... and the JP phone Optimus with the LED bluetooth must have a button cell as well.

And I'll have to look over the Masterpiece toys from this year, to see if any had light up features.

[griffin]

This is the list of Transformers toys released in 2017-2019 by Hasbro and TakaraTomy that have Electronics that require Batteries (both included, and not included, in the packaging).
Please let me know if I missed any.

I kept putting off the 2017 update because it can take a while to work out all of the toys and what batteries they have, and then when it was time to do the 2018 update the non-stop board issues in the last year kept getting in the way.
So to make up for it, I've also done the 2019 update, as we are close enough to the end of the year that we shouldn't be having any unknown toys that have electronics.
Besides, there are only 3 items in 2019 with electronics, so it wasn't a big task. I think dropping electronics (by Hasbro) would be a cost-cutting measure, or part of their green focus... or both. Actually, there only ended up being one new toy by Hasbro for 2019 that had electronics, which was a Rescue Bots toy, so the electronics gimmicks might only end up being on the young kiddie toys in future.

These are to be added to the main listing at the start of this topic, which has a link to the reason why this listing was started (finding batteries leaking in my toys).

NOTE - as mentioned in the first posting, if you are keeping your toys sealed for investment reasons, DON'T open them to remove the batteries. The value is in the sealed packaging, not the condition of the toy, because it is never to be removed to be played with. If the next owner wants to open it up, then they need to expect battery leakage, which is not the fault of the original owner.


LEGEND:
I = Batteries ARE Included in the toy from the factory
NI = Batteries are NOT Included in the toy from the factory
AA, AAA, C, D = Common Battery sizes
LR44 = "regular" Button Cells used in Transformers toys are referred to as LR44 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery) (image at link) but can also be known as A76 or L1154.
LR41 = Tiny Button Cells


2017 update

Japanese Exclusive Gen1 items (in addition to the items above from 1985 and 1986)
Dia Atlas (1990) - 4xAA - NI
Star Convoy (1991) - 4xAA - NI

JP Reissues & Encore
2005 Star Convoy - 4xAA NI

Masterpiece
MP-36 Megatron v2 - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-38 Convoy Beast Wars (toy deco) - 2xLR44 - NI

2017 TF5 The Last Knight (some items released in Japan unchanged)
Voice Changer Helmet - Optimus Prime - 3xAA - NI
Voice Changer Mask - Megatron - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Sqweeks - 3xAAA - I
Mega 1-step Turbo Changer - Dragonstorm - 2xAAA - I
Remote Control - Sqweeks - 2xAA & 4xAA - NI
Allspark Tech - Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
Allspark Tech - Shadow Spark Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
Allspark Tech - Sqweeks - (USB battery) - not removable
Mission to Cybertron - Cybertron Planet - 2xAA (NI) & 2xLR44 (I)
HK Excl Voice Changer Helmet - Optimus Prime (chrome) - 3xAA - NI

Oddity Specials 2017-2020
2017 HasCon - Powerbank Optimus Prime - (USB battery) - not removable
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Nishikigoi (red) - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Megatron Building - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Bumblebee Ichimatsu - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Annin (white redeco) - 1xCR2032 (tiny button cell) - I?
2017 JP - au x Transformers - Infobar Optimus Nishikigoi (red - reissue without Bluetooth) - GUTTED


2018 update

2018 TF6 Bumblebee
DJ Bumblebee - 3xAA - I
Electronic Titan - Bumblebee - 1xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - I
Voice Changer Mask - Sqweeks - 3xAAA - I
Studio Series Helmet - Bumblebee - 3xAA - NI
JP Turbo Change - TC-09 Battle Command Optimus - 2xAAA NI
JP Turbo Change - TC-13 Strongest Command Set - 2xAAA NI

Generations & Legends
Legends - Grand Maximus - 2xAAA - NI

Masterpiece
MP-41 Dinobot - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-36+ Megatron v2 (toy deco) - 2xLR44 - NI
MP-29+ Shockwave (toy deco) - 2xAAA & 2xLR44 - NI

JP Reissues & Encore
Car Robots - God Fire Convoy - 2xAAA & 2xAAA - NI
Beast Wars Returns - (Air Attack) Returns Convoy - 3xAAA - NI
Micron Legend - Unicron of Light - 2xLR44 & 2xLR44 - NI

Oddity Specials 2017-2020
2018 JP - G-Shock Optimus with Casio Watch - (battery in watch) - I


2019 update

Masterpiece
MP-43 Megatron Beast Wars - 4xLR44 - NI
MP-44 Convoy v3 - 3xLR44 - NI

Rescue Bots & Rescue Bots Academy
RBA - Electronic Hotshot - 1xAA - I
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[Soundwarp]

Wow, so comprehensive.
Cheers mate.

[Batfan007]

Can anyone help me out on where the battery compartment (and activation switch) is on the BIG BIG TF Prime Predacon? I have no idea where the button is and also want to removed the batteries as I rotate my display.

[griffin]

Can anyone help me out on where the battery compartment (and activation switch) is on the BIG BIG TF Prime Predacon? I have no idea where the button is and also want to removed the batteries as I rotate my display.

Sorry, I thought I already replied to this, as I looked up the toy on TFwiki last week (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Dragotron#Beast_Hunters) to remind me which one you were talking about.

As such, they actually answered your two points without me having to even dig out my own to to look at.


although the wings easily detach from their bases for safety reasons, and to allow easier access to the battery compartment on his back.

The robot head and torso are lit by pressing the translucent-yellow button on his right shoulder.

[griffin]

A couple of new photos I took while removing the latest lot of batteries.
One is of a warning label I've now been finding on some toys, while the other photo is of button cells that I had removed from toys three years ago, but had been sitting in the cupboard (which I only just dug out when doing this update).

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/103001.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/103002.jpg

[The Letter M]

Masterpiece
MP-43 Megatron Beast Wars - 4xLR44 - NI
MP-44 Convoy v3 - 4? xLR44 - NI


MP-44 is 3 LR44. This sticks out because they only come in packs that are multiples of two. :mad:

[1AZRAEL1]

I really should go through all mine and remove the batteries. Maybe Friday.

[griffin]

The 2020 update of the Battery listing...

Another small number this year, with over half of them being the one gimmick for Cyberverse (Battle Call).

Hasbro Cyberverse 2019
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Bumblebee - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Meteorfire - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Wildwheel - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Megatron - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Trooper - Starscream - 3xLR44 - I
2020 - Battle Call Officer - Bumblebee - 3xAAA - NI
2020 - Battle Call Officer - Optimus Prime - 3xAAA - NI

Rescue Bots Academy
RBA 2020 - Electronic Hotshot (fire truck) - 2xAAA - I
RBA 2020 - Command Center Hoist - 3xLR44 - I
RBA 2020 - Command Center Wedge - 3xLR44 - I

Masterpiece
MP-49 Black Convoy - 3xLR44 - NI?

[DELTAprime]

Since I'm completely focused on the CHUG line, I didn't realise Hasbro was still using batteries in Transformers. I thought they had been dumped as a gimmick, much like missiles.

[griffin]

I'm surprised that they are still using the button cells, especially on the kiddie Rescue Bots toys, because of the swallowing risk... something that the Australian government has been lobbied to outlaw here.
If that did ever happen some Transformers wouldn't be released here.... but that wouldn't be too many now.

[Batfan007]

Any tips on how to get the batteries out of this RID 2015 Prime?

Already had a go at it recently, removed the screw on the back, which makes his wing come off, then there is no panel to open for batteriers. THe next back screws will basically make the toy fall apart, leaving me to wonder if I'm missing something, as none of my other battery ones require total dis-assembly of a toy to remove the batteries. Any help much appreciated as I'd rather not break it in the process of just removing the batteries.

https://i.imgur.com/wWZ1Nbo.jpg

[Krayt]

Looks like 1 battery in his hips... enter from left side

http://setls-resources.s3.amazonaws.com/btlwa.setls.com.au/instructions/957/original/0575_instructions.pdf?1512045885

[griffin]

Yes... I think that single screw on the left of the back just below the wing pack, releases that red panel on the robot's left side.

[griffin]

The 2021 Battery Listing update.
(actually done before the end of the year for a change... because it is soooo tiny this year - the smallest year of electronic Transformers toys ever)

Hasbro Cyberverse 2019
2021 - Roll N Change - Bumblebee - 3xLR44 - I
2021 - Roll N Change - Optimus Prime - 3xLR44 - I

Dinobot Adventures (Rescue Bots)
2021 - Optimus Prime T-Rex - 3xAAA - I