Comic book Transformers bots are stepping off the page and onto collectors’ shelves with Transformers Timelines comic edition Optimus Prime and Starscream action figures. They are inspired by the Transformers: Hearts of Steel comic miniseries, which tells the story of an alternate timeline in which the Transformers contact humanity for the first time in the late 1800s instead of the late 1900s. The articulated converting figures feature comic-accurate deco and details. The 14-cm Optimus Prime toy converts between robot and steam engine modes in 19 steps. The 12-cm Starscream toy converts between robot and steam flying machine mode in 18 steps. They come with an ion blaster smokestack, train roof shield and two Gatling blaster accessories.