2004

General Information:
Release Year: November 2003
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $6.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Transformation Difficulty Level: 2
Accessories: Energon chip, Missile, Missile launcher and cannon weapon

Writer & Artist:
Bob Budiansky Interview (February 2004)

General Information:
Release Year: October 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Engine/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: June 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Intercooler/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: January 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Engine/Gun

General Information:
Release Year: November 2004
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Muffler Block/Gun

"Alternators" were the US release of the Japanese "Binaltech" toy line. While the line did not utilize die-cast metal, it featured the same high level of detail as its Japanese counterpart. Also, "Alternators" featured some characters and decos not used in the "Binaltech" line.