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There are so many variations of insignia across the breadth of the Transformers brand that it might be a fool's errand to try and list them all — but we are those fools!

While many of these insignia, such as that of the Wreckers, are used across multiple continuities or families, others, such as the Dinobot insignia, are confined to only one.

Factions

Autobots

In the real world, the Autobot insignia was derived from the head of Prowl's toy.

Its in-universe origin varies: in Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was applied by the Quintessons to their "consumer good" creations, while in Marvel Comics continuity it is seemingly based on the Last Autobot. In 2005 IDW continuity it was "created" by Shockwave, who claimed it to be the face of Primus, as part of an ontological paradox.

Autobot



The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.

The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon.

Autobot (live-action film)

The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol.

A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.

Decepticons

In the real world, the Decepticon insignia was based on Soundwave's toy head. In the 1980s the crest of the symbol usually had a "squared-off" bottom, while modern portrayals generally have the crest pointed at the base.

Its origin in-universe is generally less-explored than that of the Autobots. In the Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was a symbol applied to the Quintessons' "military hardware", while in the live-action film series and Aligned continuity family it is seemingly based on the face of the Fallen.

Decepticon



The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.

The model sheet of the Decepticon symbol created for the G1 cartoon—note the third spike and blunt base on the crest.

The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in The Transformers Universe .

Decepticon (live-action film)

The movie symbol has diamond-shaped eyes, as opposed to the triangular eyes of the G1 symbol.

A metallic variant of the movie Decepticon symbol.

Maximals

The Maximal insignia is a stylised canine or feline face, reflecting the Maximals being primarily made up of mammals and birds.

Maximal

Maximal (BM)

A variant insignia worn by the Maximals in Beast Machines.

Predacons

The Predacon insignia is a stylised insect head, as the Predacons consist mainly of invertebrates and reptiles.

Other factions

Combined factions

Others

Optimus

The "heroic" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.

Malignus

The "villainous" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.

Cybertronian

Used by Jhiaxus's Cybertronian Empire, this symbol is inexplicably identical to the Generation 2 Decepticon insignia aside from color.

Vehicon

Mini-Con

As the Mini-Cons in Armada were created by Unicron, the "M" echoes Unicron's face and the border represents his orbital ring.

Star Seekers

"Aligned" Predacon

This symbol was originally planned to represent the Prime Predacons before being replaced; it still made it onto a number of toys and stock photos.

Mercenary

Subgroups

Main article: Subgroup

Autobot subgroups

Decepticon subgroups

Others

Individuals

Generation 1 Predacons

These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. They depict the beast modes of the original Predacon combiner team.

Others

Religious symbols

Governments

Main article: Transformer government

Non-Cybertronian insignia

Human governments

Human defense forces

Other human organizations

Other species

Shattered Glass

The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though perhaps not the one you were expecting.

Evil Autobot

Evil Autobot Secret Police

Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.

Evil Elite Guard

Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.

Heroic Decepticon

Heroic Elite Guard

Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.

BotBots

Others

Rubsign

Unactivated rubsign.

Fastlane

Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.

Cloudraker

Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.

Pounce

Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.

Wingspan

Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.

Others

Other properties

Other Hasbro properties

Star Wars

Other external properties