This Generation One Transformers Action Figure review is meant to serve as an in-depth informational review of the entire line of US released Transformers action figures from 1984 through 1990. There are plenty of lists out there that show all of the figures and all of their parts, so I don't feel that is necessary in this posting. What I feel is missing out there in the books and information on collecting Transformers Action Figures is a type of "Shopper's Companion" , so that's what this list is intended for. It serves as an informational review concentrating on typical flaws of each figure, and things you should keep in mind, or watch for while hunting down those new additions to your Transformers collection. I will not usually make a note about chrome wear or "yellowing", since basically any part that is chromed can have chrome wear and just about any figure can have "yellowing", the same goes with paint wear, or paint "chipping", unless it is unusually common with a particular figure. From time to time I will also include notes about foreign releases of the same figure. I have it split up series by series since all 360+ or so figures simply would not fit on one page.

Series 1

Series 2

Series 3

Series 4

Series 5

Series 6

Series 7

Transformers Generation One Series Seven 1990 
Action Figure Review / Shopper's Guide:
Series 7 includes:
The End of the Generation One Transformers Line.
Micromasters and Action Masters:

Micromasters:

Race Track Patrol:

Rarely has anything wrong with it.

Construction Patrol:

Crane arm of crane and shovel of steam shovel are frequently missing.

Air Patrol:

The propeller of the helicopter is usually missing or broken.

Monster Trucks Patrol:

Rarely has anything wrong with it.

Hot Rod Patrol:

Rarely has anything wrong with it.

Military Patrol:

The hummer's roof gun is frequently missing and the apache helicopter's propeller is usually broken or missing.

Micromaster Combiner Squads:
Squads were sold in groups of Six

Battle Squad:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Constructor Squad:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Metro Squad:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Astro Sqaud:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Combiner Transports:

Tanker Truck:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Cannon Transport:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Missile Launcher:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Anti Aircraft Base:

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Battlefield Headquarters:

Large white vehicle prone to discoloration and getting dirty. Usually considered to be the rarest Micromaster and most desired for it's small robot's likeness to Optimus Prime. 

ACTION MASTERS:

Carded Figures:

Action Master Soundwave & Wing Thing

Wing thing's wings fall off easily.

Action Master Treadshot & Catgut

Rarely has anything wrong with it.

Action Master Grimlock & Anti Tank Cannon

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Jazz & Turboboard

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Rollout & Glitch

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Rad & Lionizer

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Devastator & Scorpulator

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Banzai-Tron & Razor Sharp

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Inferno & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Snarl & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Skyfall & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Krok & Gatoraider

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Blaster & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Bumblebee & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Jackpot & Sights

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Mainframe & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Kick-Off &  

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Prowl & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Axer & Off-Road Cycle

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Starscream & 

Handlebars and wing bombs are frequently missing.

Action Master Over-Run & Attack Copter

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Wheeljack & 

Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

Action Master Sprocket & 

Wing bombs are frequently missing

Action Master Gutcruncher & Stratotronic Jet

Has lots of large stickers which are frequently frayed.

Action Master Megatron & Neutro Fusion Tank

Main tank's cannon breaks the socket frequently.

Action Master Optimus Prime &
Rarely has anything wrong with it aside from missing accessories.

3 Years of inacticity and then on to Generation 2 in 1993...but that is for someone else to type out.

I hope this has been a helpful list for you. Comments are welcomed.