Experience the line that reignited the Transformers legacy in Japan—Transformers: Car Robots, Takara’s 2000 revival of the brand that laid the groundwork for the U.S. Robots in Disguise (2001) series. Car Robots returned to vehicle-based transformations, offering a mix of brand-new molds, G1 retools, and highly stylized designs that combined anime flair with traditional transformation mechanics.

Distinct from its U.S. counterpart in packaging, character names, and storyline nuances, Car Robots quickly became a fan favorite for its bold visuals, high-quality paint applications, and early adoption of complex engineering that would later influence future mainlines. Many figures from this line were later released internationally with changes, making the original Japanese versions highly collectible.

At TFSource, explore a rotating selection of Transformers Car Robots imports, including sealed Takara releases, exclusive variants, and collector-grade packaging. As always, enjoy stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders—only at TFSource.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Transformers Car Robots?
A: Car Robots is Takara’s 2000 Transformers toyline and animated series, focused on vehicle-based characters and known as the Japanese counterpart to Robots in Disguise (2001) in the West.

Q: How is Car Robots different from RID 2001?
A: While many figures are shared, Car Robots features different names, storyline elements, and exclusive Japanese packaging. Some molds and color schemes also differ.

Q: Were Car Robots toys only released in Japan?
A: Yes. The original Car Robots figures were exclusive to Japan, although many were later rebranded and released in the U.S. under RID 2001.

Q: Do these toys transform?
A: Absolutely. Car Robots is known for advanced transformations, blending anime-inspired style with functional vehicle alt modes.

Q: Does TFSource carry sealed Car Robots figures?
A: Yes. TFSource frequently offers sealed Japanese Car Robots releases in collector-grade condition, including hard-to-find imports.