15 Best Transformer Toys (Review) in 2020

Our top choice for the best Transformers toy is the awesome Nemesis Prime action figure. Enhanced with the Prime Master, Optimus Prime’s evil clone is one of the baddest looking robots in the universe and is ready to do battle right now.

It is a perfect gift for boys as it transforms into 4 different modes including Nemesis Pax and the tractor-trailer during its downtime. The design goes above and beyond the ordinary Prime molds as well as including an array of Autobot threatening weapons including arm-mounted cannons. All of this and more make this Amazon Exclusive a more-than-worth-it purchase. Be sure to also check out our list of the top Lego Robots for more great items like this.

Playskool Heroes Transformer Rescue Bots Optimus Prime toy is designed for those just getting started in the world of Transformers. It looks just like everybody’s favorite Autobot leader and has simple-to-transform mechanics that provide hours of fun for younger children.

The Heroes Rescue Bots line is a range of Transformer toys for kids no older than 7, and while it doesn’t come with all the cool features of the more complex models, it is no less a great introduction to the series and helps to encourage great motor skills and problem-solving ability.

And here is the big man, the top dog, the most recognizable character in the Transformers franchise: Optimus Prime. It is the best-looking Prime ever designed and sticks as close to the movie as possible, complete with an array of great features that bring even more authenticity.

This robot Transformer comes with three different modes: Prime, Orion Pax and the famous truck that he used to hide in plain sight and is provided with state of the art weaponry to do battle when needed. A classic Transformers toy that no play or collection should be without, Optimus Prime is a prime example of the very best Transformers toys. For more great toy ideas, check out our Nerf Guns guide.

One of the cooler Transformers Prime toys (not that there’s a shortage of coolness), Dinobot Snarl loves to engage in the chaos that is war and is a massive improvement on previous versions. 

The transformation is complex but rewarding, and it has been constructed to be durable enough to handle rough play against our heroes. For those who loved the classic Transformers of the 80s, Snarl is a great modernized throwback that will have you weeping with nostalgia.

The best Bumblebee Transformer toy for youngsters is an Amazon Exclusive and a totally authentic replica based on the Rescue Bots TV series. This is a great introduction to all things Autobots and comes with two easy-to-transform modes.

We all know and love Bumblebee, so why not inspire your kid to feel exactly the same way. The design is a clever piece of engineering, even for a toddler’s toy, that will be sure to be the start of a lifelong love for Transformers. Our handy guide to the hot wheels tracks features more great products like this.

Combine four different characters together to create the ultimate disguised robot that can protect the world like no other. With a simple click mechanism, you can connect your favorite heroes and be ready for battle like no other.

Robots in Disguise provide a little more work than your average, ready-assembled Transformers action figure, but that doesn’t mean your kids will miss out on any of the fun. The five pieces can work as either a combined force or separately, which provides hours of entertainment and fun.

Another Rescue Bots toy, Boulder the Construction-Bot brings an array of cool little add-ons that make it just a tad more exciting than your average toy. It has both a drill and rescue hook, which attach in either bot or bulldozer mode, so your kid can be sure he will always come to the rescue.

The Rescue Bots toys are made at an exceptional quality and can withstand all kinds of youngster bashing and thrashing, which only means that they are even more equipped to protect the world than first believed. Love this product? Check out our Lego Ninjago sets review for our top picks.

This discontinued figure is now only available through sellers and that is one of the reasons we’ve made it our premium choice. Jetfire is one of if not the coolest looking of all Transformer toys and is an excellent role model for getting your kids into science.

This Jetfire toy comes with a massive amount of extra including weapon combinations and cool, quick transformations that bring the toy and the franchise to life. An awesome and must-have for any collector, your shelf will not be complete without Jetfire keeping check on you and the other Autobots.

This special edition toy has both Decepticon and Autobot mode so you can choose which side you want to be on and change on a whim (if that’s your style) that are both constructed with equally nuanced detail to provide one of the most awesome looking toys available.

As a Deluxe class toy, there are around 17 steps for transformation that produces a sleek design that is to be envied by other bots on this list. Also included is a special edition Prima Prime Master as well as being shipped in special packaging to make it a great gift for those who are looking to complete their collection. For more gift ideas, check out our remote control cars list.

Come to the rescue of the rest of the team with Medix, a masterfully crafted Doc-Bot from Playskool. All battles need someone to clean up the injured and there is no one better than this simple-to-transform little toy.

Its coolest feature is the siren-push button when in ambulance mode that will automatically transform it into robot mode, while those who want to go back to ambulance mode will learn how to manipulate the toy and use their hands to transform it back to normal.

This Bumblebee Transformer toy is one of the easiest to transform in the whole line which will get your kid ready to save the world in no time. For authenticity, it comes with excellent movie detailing and out-of-the-box instructions to get playing immediately.

This is a great gift for those who are obsessed with The Last Knight and should tide them over until Bumblebee is released later this year. However, be sure to be careful with it, as it is not as sturdy as other models, which is a shame, as its an awesome looking figure. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the Lego Star Wars sets.

This Playskool Transformer Optimus Prime toy combines fast-paced racing action with an array of possible adventures. Kids can use the trailer to complete high-speed races with both Bumblebee and Blurr mini-vehicles, while Prime watches on.

The transformation process is easy for youngsters and does not come with any small parts, and the launchers make for accelerated action that you won’t find with other Transformer toys. A playset full of possibilities, your kid will love this set and be begging you to help him complete the collection.

A truly terrifying looking toy, Grimlock is sure to strike fear into all other toys in your home and will command a guaranteed, permanent place on your display shelf or as part of your kid’s creative play.

Grimlock is easy to transform into a fearsome T-Rex, and kids as young as four should be able to handle it with ease. If you have kids who have struggled with more complex Transformer toys, Grimlock could be the bridge that allows them to get to the next level. Don’t forget to also check our guide to top Batman Lego sets for more great toys like this.

Blurr is small enough to fit on any shelf, in any toy box and any room without obstructing your walkway after a lengthy play session. He is a great starter transformer and comes with a quick robot-to-vehicle conversion that will teach your youngster how to twist and turn, without breaking anything.

Unlike other toys in the Rescue Bots range, you can actually see a marked difference in appearance after transforming, which may not mean anything to the kid, but gives you something more interesting to look at when tidying them up.

And finally, we come to the great villain in Transformer action figures: Megatron. No list would be complete without the series antagonist and Hasbro have designed a toy that does the Decepticon leader justice.

Megatron comes with a fast-conversion from sinister jet to evil robot and is ready for action with helmet-activated Knight Armor. An essential addition to any collection for play or display, you can be sure that Megatron is plotting his revenge not too far away. Don’t forget about our Lego Technic sets, you may find more interesting toys.