Characters G1

[Paulbot]

looking more for an over all number of tf characters. that seems to bothersum

You might find someone has counted up the number of toys but there's also G1 characters in the comics and cartoon with no toys, plus other randoms in all the other classic-G1 and neo-G1 fiction. It'd be impossible to find a number anyone agrees to unless you have a more direct question or explain why you want to know?

[GoktimusPrime]

Actually, I do have my own G1 checklist which lists every Hasbro G1 character. It doesn't list Takara G1 as I have no intention of completing Takara G1.

Hasbro G1 Checklist
No. Year Name
1 1984 Optimus Prime Autobot
2 1984 Bluestreak Autobot
3 1984 Jazz Autobot
4 1984 Hound Autobot
5 1984 Ironhide Autobot
6 1984 Mirage Autobot
7 1984 Prowl Autobot
8 1984 Ratchet Autobot
9 1984 Sideswipe Autobot
10 1984 Sunstreaker Autobot
11 1984 Trailbreaker Autobot
12 1984 Wheeljack Autobot
13 1984 Brawn Autobot
14 1984 Bumblebee Autobot
15 1984 Bumblejumper Autobot
16 1984 Cliffjumper Autobot
17 1984 Gears Autobot
18 1984 Huffer Autobot
19 1984 Windcharger Autobot
20 1984 Megatron Decepticon
21 1984 Soundwave Decepticon
22 1984 Buzzsaw Decepticon
23 1984 Laserbeak Decepticon
24 1984 Frenzy Decepticon
25 1984 Ravage Decepticon
26 1984 Rumble Decepticon
27 1984 Skywarp Decepticon
28 1984 Starscream Decepticon
29 1984 Thundercracker Decepticon
30 1985 Jetfire Autobot
31 1985 Omega Supreme Autobot
32 1985 Blaster Autobot
33 1985 Grapple Autobot
34 1985 Hoist Autobot
35 1985 Inferno Autobot
36 1985 Red Alert Autobot
37 1985 Skids Autobot
38 1985 Smokescreen Autobot
39 1985 Tracks Autobot
40 1985 Perceptor Autobot
41 1985 Beachcomber Autobot
42 1985 Cosmos Autobot
43 1985 Powerglide Autobot
44 1985 Seaspray Autobot
45 1985 Warpath Autobot
46 1985 Roadbuster Autobot
47 1985 Whirl Autobot
48 1985 Grimlock Autobot
49 1985 Slag Autobot
50 1985 Sludge Autobot
51 1985 Snarl Autobot
52 1985 Swoop Autobot
53 1985 Camshaft Autobot
54 1985 Downshift Autobot
55 1985 Overdrive Autobot
56 1985 Powerdasher ("Drilldasher") Autobot
57 1985 Powerdasher ("F-1 dasher") Autobot
58 1985 Powerdasher ("Skydasher") Autobot
59 1985 Shockwave Decepticon
60 1985 Dirge Decepticon
61 1985 Ramjet Decepticon
62 1985 Thrust Decepticon
63 1985 Astrotrain Decepticon
64 1985 Blitzwing Decepticon
65 1985 Bombshell Decepticon
66 1985 Kickback Decepticon
67 1985 Shrapnel Decepticon
68 1985 Barrage Decepticon
69 1985 Chop Shop Decepticon
70 1985 Ransack Decepticon
71 1985 Venom Decepticon
72 1985 Bonecrusher Decepticon
73 1985 Long Haul Decepticon
74 1985 Hook Decepticon
75 1985 Mixmaster Decepticon
76 1985 Scavenger Decepticon
77 1985 Scrapper Decepticon
78 1985 Mini Spy (Toyota) Decepticon
79 1985 Mini Spy (Porsche) Decepticon
80 1985 Mini Spy (Jeep) Autobot
81 1985 Mini Spy (Mazda) (variable)
82 1986 Rodimus Prime Autobot
83 1986 Ultra Magnus Autobot
84 1986 Wreck Gar Autobot
85 1986 Blurr Autobot
86 1986 Hot Rod Autobot
87 1986 Kup Autobot
88 1986 Broadside Autobot
89 1986 Sandstorm Autobot
90 1986 Springer Autobot
91 1986 Metroplex Autobot
92 1986 Sky Lynx Autobot
93 1986 Hubcap Autobot
94 1986 Outback Autobot
95 1986 Pipes Autobot
96 1986 Swerve Autobot
97 1986 Tailgate Autobot
98 1986 Wheelie Autobot
99 1986 Eject Autobot
100 1986 Ramhorn Autobot
101 1986 Rewind Autobot
102 1986 Steeljaw Autobot
103 1986 Air Raid Autobot
104 1986 Fireflight Autobot
105 1986 Silverbolt Autobot
106 1986 Skydive Autobot
107 1986 Slingshot Autobot
108 1986 Blades Autobot
109 1986 First Aid Autobot
110 1986 Groove Autobot
111 1986 Hot Spot Autobot
112 1986 Streetwise Autobot
113 1986 Galvatron Decepticon
114 1986 Cyclonus Decepticon
115 1986 Scourge Decepticon
116 1986 Octane Decepticon
117 1986 Gnaw Decepticon
118 1986 Trypticon Decepticon
119 1986 Runabout Decepticon
120 1986 Runamuck Decepticon
121 1986 Breakdown Decepticon
122 1986 Dead End Decepticon
123 1986 Drag Strip Decepticon
124 1986 Motormaster Decepticon
125 1986 Wildrider Decepticon
126 1986 Blast-Off Decepticon
127 1986 Brawl Decepticon
128 1986 Onslaught Decepticon
129 1986 Swindle Decepticon
130 1986 Vortex Decepticon
131 1986 Divebomb Decepticon
132 1986 Headstrong Decepticon
133 1986 Rampage Decepticon
134 1986 Razorclaw Decepticon
135 1986 Tantrum Decepticon
136 1986 Ratbat Decepticon
137 1986 Spectro Decepticon
138 1986 Spyglass Decepticon
139 1986 Viewfinder Decepticon
140 1987 Fortress Maximus Autobot
141 1987 Brainstorm Autobot
142 1987 Chromedome Autobot
143 1987 Hardhead Autobot
144 1987 Highbrow Autobot
145 1987 Crosshairs Autobot
146 1987 Pointblank Autobot
147 1987 Sureshot Autobot
148 1987 Cloudraker Autobot
149 1987 Fastlane Autobot
150 1987 Punch/Counterpunch Autobot
151 1987 Doublecross Autobot
152 1987 Grotusque Autobot
153 1987 Repugnus Autobot
154 1987 Afterburner Autobot
155 1987 Lightspeed Autobot
156 1987 Nosecone Autobot
157 1987 Scattershot Autobot
158 1987 Strafe Autobot
159 1987 Chase Autobot
160 1987 Freeway Autobot
161 1987 Rollbar Autobot
162 1987 Searchlight Autobot
163 1987 Wideload Autobot
164 1987 Scorponok Decepticon
165 1987 Apeface Decepticon
166 1987 Mindwipe Decepticon
167 1987 Skullcruncher Decepticon
168 1987 Snapdragon Decepticon
169 1987 Weirdwolf Decepticon
170 1987 Misfire Decepticon
171 1987 Slugslinger Decepticon
172 1987 Triggerhappy Decepticon
173 1987 Sixshot Decepticon
174 1987 Overkill Decepticon
175 1987 Slugfest Decepticon
176 1987 Pounce Decepticon
177 1987 Wingspan Decepticon
178 1987 Battletrap Decepticon
179 1987 Flywheels Decepticon
180 1987 Hun-Grrr Decepticon
181 1987 Blot Decepticon
182 1987 Cutthroat Decepticon
183 1987 Rippersnapper Decepticon
184 1987 Sinnertwin Decepticon
185 1988 Getaway Autobot
186 1988 Joyride Autobot
187 1988 Slapdash Autobot
188 1988 Hosehead Autobot
189 1988 Nightbeat Autobot
190 1988 Siren Autobot
191 1988 Landfill Autobot
192 1988 Quickmix Autobot
193 1988 Scoop Autobot
194 1988 Catilla Autobot
195 1988 Chainclaw Autobot
196 1988 Cloudburst Autobot
197 1988 Groundbreaker Autobot
198 1988 Gunrunner Autobot
199 1988 Landmine Autobot
200 1988 Sky High Autobot
201 1988 Splashdown Autobot
202 1988 Waverider Autobot
203 1988 Quickswitch Autobot
204 1988 Backstreet Autobot
205 1988 Dogfight Autobot
206 1988 Override Autobot
207 1988 Fizzle Autobot
208 1988 Sizzle Autobot
209 1988 Guzzle Autobot
210 1988 Grand Slam Autobot
211 1988 Raindance Autobot
212 1988 Beastbox Decepticon
213 1988 Squawktalk Decepticon
214 1988 Darkwing Decepticon
215 1988 Dreadwind Decepticon
216 1988 Doubledealer Decepticon
217 1988 Fangry Decepticon
218 1988 Horri-Bull Decepticon
219 1988 Squeezeplay Decepticon
220 1988 Needlenose Decepticon
221 1988 Quake Decepticon
222 1988 Spinister Decepticon
223 1988 Bomb-Burst Decepticon
224 1988 Bugly Decepticon
225 1988 Carnivac Decepticon
226 1988 Finback Decepticon
227 1988 Iguanus Decepticon
228 1988 Roadgrabber Decepticon
229 1988 Skullgrin Decepticon
230 1988 Snarler Decepticon
231 1988 Submarauder Decepticon
232 1988 Crankcase Decepticon
233 1988 Ruckus Decepticon
234 1988 Windsweeper Decepticon
235 1988 Cindersaur Decepticon
236 1988 Flamefeather Decepticon
237 1988 Sparkstalker Decepticon
238 1988 Snaptrap Decepticon
239 1988 Tentakil Decepticon
240 1988 Nautilator Decepticon
241 1988 Seawing Decepticon
242 1988 Skalor Decepticon
243 1988 Overbite Decepticon
244 1989 Doubleheader Autobot
245 1989 Longtooth Autobot
246 1989 Pincher Autobot
247 1989 Crossblades Autobot
248 1989 Vroom Autobot
249 1989 Skyhammer Autobot
250 1989 Big Shot Autobot
251 1989 Flak Autobot
252 1989 Sidetrack Autobot
253 1989 Sunrunner Autobot
254 1989 High Jump Autobot
255 1989 Mudslinger Autobot
256 1989 Powertrain Autobot
257 1989 Tote Autobot
258 1989 Freewheeler Autobot
259 1989 Roadhandler Autobot
260 1989 Swindler Autobot
261 1989 Tailspin Autobot
262 1989 Fixit Autobot
263 1989 Red Hot Autobot
264 1989 Seawatch Autobot
265 1989 Stakeout Autobot
266 1989 Erector Autobot
267 1989 Overload Autobot
268 1989 Hot House Autobot
269 1989 Ironworks Autobot
270 1989 Countdown Autobot
271 1989 Groundshaker Autobot
272 1989 Thunderwing Decepticon
273 1989 Bludgeon Decepticon
274 1989 Octopunch Decepticon
275 1989 Stranglehold Decepticon
276 1989 Birdbrain Decepticon
277 1989 Bristleback Decepticon
278 1989 Icepick Decepticon
279 1989 Scowl Decepticon
280 1989 Slog Decepticon
281 1989 Wildfly Decepticon
282 1989 Roadblock Decepticon
283 1989 Nightflight Decepticon
284 1989 Storm Cloud Decepticon
285 1989 Tailwind Decepticon
286 1989 Whisper Decepticon
287 1989 Blackjack Decepticon
288 1989 Detour Decepticon
289 1989 Hyperdrive Decepticon
290 1989 Roadhugger Decepticon
291 1989 Flattop Decepticon
292 1989 Roughstuff Decepticon
293 1989 Airwave Decepticon
294 1989 Greasepit Decepticon
295 1989 Skyhopper Decepticon
296 1989 Skystalker Decepticon
297 1990 Jackpot Autobot
298 1990 Kick-Off Autobot
299 1990 Mainframe Autobot
300 1990 Over-Run Autobot
301 1990 Rad Autobot
302 1990 Rollout Autobot
303 1990 Skyfall Autobot
304 1990 Sprocket Autobot
305 1990 Gusher Autobot
306 1990 Pipeline Autobot
307 1990 Retro Autobot
308 1990 Surge Autobot
309 1990 Crumble Autobot
310 1990 Groundpounder Autobot
311 1990 Neutro Autobot
312 1990 Takedown Autobot
313 1990 Blaze Master Autobot
314 1990 Eagle Eye Autobot
315 1990 Sky High Autobot
316 1990 Tread Bolt Autobot
317 1990 Big Daddy Autobot
318 1990 Greaser Autobot
319 1990 Hubs Autobot
320 1990 Trip-Up Autobot
321 1990 Big Hauler Autobot
322 1990 Heavy Tread Autobot
323 1990 Hydraulic Autobot
324 1990 Slow Poke Autobot
325 1990 Oiler Autobot
326 1990 Power Run Autobot
327 1990 Roadburner Autobot
328 1990 Slide Autobot
329 1990 Strikedown Autobot
330 1990 Wheel Blaze Autobot
331 1990 Barrage Autobot
332 1990 Blastmaster Autobot
333 1990 Heave Autobot
334 1990 Missilemaster Autobot
335 1990 Moonrock Autobot
336 1990 Phaser Autobot
337 1990 Full-Barrel Autobot
338 1990 Overflow Autobot
339 1990 Axer Decepticon
340 1990 Banzai-Tron Decepticon
341 1990 Gutcruncher Decepticon
342 1990 Krok Decepticon
343 1990 Treadshot Decepticon
344 1990 Bombshock Decepticon
345 1990 Dropshot Decepticon
346 1990 Growl Decepticon
347 1990 Tracer Decepticon
348 1990 Barricade Decepticon
349 1990 Ground Hog Decepticon
350 1990 Motorhead Decepticon
351 1990 Roller Force Decepticon
352 1990 Blackout Decepticon
353 1990 Spaceshot Decepticon
354 1990 Meltdown Decepticon
355 1990 Half-Track Decepticon
356 1990 Direct-Hit Decepticon
357 1990 Powerpunch Decepticon
358 1990 Fireshot Decepticon
359 1990 Vanquish Decepticon
360 1990 Excavator Decepticon
361 1990 Grit Decepticon
362 1990 Hammer Decepticon
363 1990 Knockout Decepticon
364 1990 Sledge Decepticon
365 1990 Stonecruncher Decepticon
366 1990 Cement-Head Decepticon
367 1990 Terror-Tread Decepticon
368 1991 Powerflash Autobot
369 1991 Circuit Autobot
370 1991 Rumbler Autobot
371 1991 Omega Spreem Autobot
372 1991 Windmill Autobot
373 1991 Gripper Autobot
374 1991 Flame Autobot
375 1991 Lightspeed Autobot
376 1991 Charger Decepticon
377 1991 Slicer Decepticon
378 1991 Overlord Decepticon
379 1992 Boss Autobot
380 1992 Flash Autobot
381 1992 Hurricane Autobot
382 1992 Rotorstorm Autobot
383 1992 Scorch Autobot
384 1992 Thunderclash Autobot
385 1992 "Drillhorn" Autobot
386 1992 "Jalgar" Autobot
387 1992 "Killbison" Autobot
388 1992 "Leozack" Autobot
389 1992 Falcon Decepticon
390 1992 Skydive Decepticon
391 1992 Skyquake Decepticon
392 1992 Snare Decepticon
393 1992 Stalker Decepticon
394 1992 Talon Decepticon
395 1993 Pyro/Spark Autobot
396 1993 Deftwing Autobot
397 1993 Ironfist Autobot
398 1993 Aquafend Autobot
399 1993 Deluge Autobot
400 1993 Jetstorm Autobot
401 1993 Speedstream Autobot
402 1993 Colossus/Clench Decepticon
403 1993 Calcar Decepticon
404 1993 Hawk/Eagle Eye Decepticon
405 1993 Snipe/Afterburner Decepticon
406 1993 Terradive Decepticon
407 1993 Tornado/Windrazor Decepticon
408 1993 Aquablast Decepticon
409 1993 Drench Decepticon
410 1993 Hydradread Decepticon
411 1993 Rage Decepticon

It's much simpler than any "collection counting method" because it's just a basic list of every Hasbro G1 character toy - doesn't go into complicated things like variants, reissues, Nebulans or what not. So yeah, basically there are 442411 characters in Hasbro G1.

But yeah, this is just the Hasbro G1 toys, doesn't include Takara G1 or non-toy G1 characters (e.g. Impactor, Xaaron, Death Cobra etc.).

[Sky Shadow]

It's much simpler than any "collection counting method" because it's just a basic list of every Hasbro G1 character toy - doesn't go into complicated things like variants, reissues, Nebulans or what not. So yeah, basically there are 442 characters in Hasbro G1.

Take off about thirty of those:

- Swoop and Bristleback appear twice in the list for some reason.

- Blurr, Hot Rod, Kup, Cyclonus, Scourge, Blaster, Inferno, Prowl, Snarl, Wheeljack, Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, Sideswipe, Tracks, Bombshell and Thundercracker each appear twice despite their two incarnations being the same character.

- Likewise, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Jazz and Starscream each appear three times when their respective toys represent the same character.

- I haven't counted them amongst the 30, but obviously characters like Goldbug, Rodimus Prime etc. could be argued to be the same as their counterparts. Also, Omega Spreem may or may not be the same character as Omega Supreme. Similarly, characters with the same name, like Motorvator Lightspeed could be Technobot Lightspeed, but I haven't counted them either.

So counting only original 80s-90s G1 toy characters there seem to be about 412 (not including toys retconned into G1.)

[kup]

The way I see it, some characters in the G1 universe may share a similar name to other transformers like the Motorvator example. Cybertron is a planet with several cities populated by Transformers so just as most human names aren't unique to any individual some Cybertronians may happen to share the same name but be different characters altogether.

[liegeprime]

The way I see it, some characters in the G1 universe may share a similar name to other transformers like the Motorvator example. Cybertron is a planet with several cities populated by Transformers so just as most human names aren't unique to any individual some Cybertronians may happen to share the same name but be different characters altogether.

OMG there's more than 1 Wheelie!!!!!

[heroic_decepticon]

The way I see it, some characters in the G1 universe may share a similar name to other transformers like the Motorvator example. Cybertron is a planet with several cities populated by Transformers so just as most human names aren't unique to any individual some Cybertronians may happen to share the same name but be different characters altogether.

very good point

OMG there's more than 1 Wheelie!!!!!

hahahahaha

[Paulbot]

Before the Euro and G2 days, the original Gen 1 toyline was pretty good at avoiding name double ups (lets pretend we don't notice the two Autobots called Sky High).

[kup]

OMG there's more than 1 Wheelie!!!!!

Who's the 2nd G1 Wheelie?

[GoktimusPrime]

Sky Shadow: Thanks for point out the double ups with Swoop and Bristleback - those were just plain mistakes. The others are double ups because this list is a count of G1 toys, but yeah, if you just want to count "characters" then one would need to remove different incarnations of the same character. Thundercracker appears twice because there's 1984 Thundercracker and 1991 Action Master "Sexy Colours" Thundercracker But I do appreciate those corrections, because this list was something I personally made to keep track of how complete my own G1 collection is - and obviously needless repeats will throw my numbers off.

*goes and edits previous post*