Transformers: War for Cybertron Earthrise

Welcome to the definitive collector’s resource for War for Cybertron: Earthrise. Released as the second chapter of the WFC trilogy, this line transitioned the war from the cyber-greeble of Siege to the iconic, clean G1 Earth-based vehicle modes. In 2026, Earthrise is celebrated for giving us the quintessential “Mainframe” versions of Optimus Prime, Starscream, and the Datsun brothers, though it is equally infamous for its high-stakes retailer exclusives.

How to Use This Guide

This index is designed to be your primary tool for authentication, budgeting, and inspection.

The Master Chart: Use this for a quick look at original retail vs. current market value.
A.I.R. Lock Legend: Icons indicate figures that connect via the Adaptable Interconnection Retrofitter system.
Exclusive Alerts: Figures marked as “Amazon,” “Target,” or “Walgreens” carry significantly higher rarity and are prone to “yellowing” issues in the current market.

Market Update: May 2026 | Next Update Scheduled: September 2026

Our Evaluation Criteria

Every figure in this index is graded against the “Triple-Q” Collector Standard:

Quality Control (QC): We flag known issues like the Grapple peg breakage, Arcee’s loose clear plastic, and Earthrise Prime’s trailer tolerances.
Quaternary Value: In 2026, we track the “shelf presence” value. Does it still hold up against newer Legacy or Studio Series 86 releases?
Quest Factor (Rarity): We categorize figures as Common, Uncommon, Rare, or Grail based on current aftermarket availability.

Transformers WFC: Earthrise (WFC-E1 – WFC-E41)

RELEASE #	PRODUCT NAME	CLASS	RETAIL	2026 VALUE (NIB)	EVALUATION CRITERIA
WFC-E1	Soundbarrier	Battle Master	$5.99	$20–$30	Modulator. Essential for connecting A.I.R. Lock ramps.
WFC-E2	Smashdown	Battle Master	$5.99	$15–$25	Repack from Siege; stable weapon mode.
WFC-E3	Hot Rod Patrol	Micromaster	$9.99	$25–$40	Daddy-O & Trip-Up. Check for loose door hinges.
WFC-E4	Military Patrol	Micromaster	$9.99	$25–$40	Bombshock & Growl. Very sturdy alt-modes.
WFC-E5	Hoist	Deluxe	$19.99	$35–$50	Tow truck mode; matches Trailbreaker engineering.
WFC-E6	Wheeljack	Deluxe	$19.99	$40–$55	QC Alert: Clear plastic windshield is prone to stress.
WFC-E7	Cliffjumper	Deluxe	$19.99	$55–$80	High demand for G1 “minibot” accurate scaling.
WFC-E8	Ironworks	Deluxe	$19.99	$30–$45	Modulator. The core of the Earthrise base system.
WFC-E9	Starscream	Voyager	$29.99	$45–$65	Iconic F-15 Eagle mode; check chest paint apps.
WFC-E10	Grapple	Voyager	$29.99	$35–$55	QC Warning: Round pegs on feet must be sanded.
WFC-E11	Optimus Prime	Leader	$49.99	$90–$125	The gold standard for G1 Primes; includes trailer.
WFC-E12	Astrotrain	Leader	$49.99	$70–$95	Siege repack with new Earth-mode accessories.
WFC-E13	Slitherfang	Battle Master	$5.99	$20–$30	Snake-to-ramp conversion; great for base building.
WFC-E14	Rung	Battle Master	$5.99	$15–$25	Essential IDW character; Siege repack.
WFC-E15	Race Track Patrol	Micromaster	$9.99	$30–$45	Ground Hog & Roller Force. Classic race deco.
WFC-E16	Astro Squad	Micromaster	$9.99	$35–$50	Fuzer & Blast Master; two halves of a space shuttle.
WFC-E17	Arcee	Deluxe	$19.99	$30–$45	Parts-former; backpack is a removable hoverboard.
WFC-E18	Airwave	Deluxe	$19.99	$30–$45	Modulator. Turns into an aircraft carrier base.
WFC-E19	Allicon	Deluxe	$19.99	$45–$65	Quintesson army builder; prices rise in multiples.
WFC-E20	Smokescreen	Deluxe	$19.99	$45–$65	Best Datsun brother deco; check hood paint scuffs.
WFC-E21	Snapdragon	Voyager	$29.99	$45–$65	Horrorcon Triple-Changer; includes Headmaster Krunk.
WFC-E22	Quintesson Judge	Voyager	$29.99	$60–$85	Rotating 5-face gimmick; essential for display.
WFC-E23	Doubledealer	Leader	$49.99	$55–$75	Bird mode knees are often loose; check tolerances.
WFC-E24	Sky Lynx	Commander	$79.99	$145–$195	Rare. Commander class; features base mode ramps.
WFC-E25	Scorponok	Titan	$159.99	$380–$480	Grail. Anchor of the Earthrise city system.
WFC-E26	Thrust	Voyager	$29.99	$115–$160	Target. Essential for the Seeker Elite trio walmart.
WFC-E27	Ramjet & Dirge	Voyager	$59.99	$240–$300	Amazon. High premium; most expensive Voyager set.
WFC-E28	Alt. Universe Prime	Leader	$49.99	$130–$175	Amazon. Battle-damaged “dead” Optimus Prime.
WFC-E29	Skywarp / Thundercracker	Voyager	$59.99	$260–$320	Target. Essential core Seekers in one pack.
WFC-E30	Pounce & Wingspan	2-Pack	$24.99	$85–$120	Target. Decepticon clones; beast alt-modes.
WFC-E31	Ironhide & Prowl	2-Pack	$39.99	$190–$250	Amazon. High demand for these Earth-modes.
WFC-E32	Bluestreak	Deluxe	$19.99	$65–$95	Walgreens. Harder to find than the mainline Datsuns.
WFC-E33	Centurion Drone	Deluxe	$29.99	$160–$210	Pulse. Includes the G1 accessory upgrade kit.
WFC-E34	Trailbreaker	Deluxe	$19.99	$45–$65	1984 cast staple; check roof/shield attachment.
WFC-E35	Fasttrack	Deluxe	$19.99	$35–$50	Weaponizer. Interacts specifically with Scorponok.
WFC-E36	Sunstreaker	Deluxe	$19.99	$45–$60	Check for yellow plastic vs. paint matching.
WFC-E37	Runamuck	Deluxe	$19.99	$50–$70	Fan-vote winner; Battlecharger white deco.
WFC-E38	Megatron	Voyager	$29.99	$40–$60	Clean Earth-tank design; robot mode is very G1.
WFC-E39	Doublecrosser	Battle Master	$5.99	$20–$30	Two-headed shield; Decepticon base ramp.
WFC-E40	Battle Squad	Micromaster	$9.99	$25–$40	Direct-Hit & Power Punch; solid tank-combine.
WFC-E41	Runabout	Deluxe	$19.99	$150–$210	Target exclusive. Average sold $159; high $200 actionfigure411+1. Completes Battlecharger pair.

Key changes

Runabout (WFC-E41): Updated to $150–$210 NIB reflecting recent eBay average of $159 (high $200, low $112) as the line’s rarest Target chase.
Thrust (WFC-E26): Slight bump to $115–$160 for sustained Seeker demand.
Complete 41 figures—no new additions since 2021 finale; total collection NIB value ~$2,771.

Price Fluctuation Warning: Secondary market prices can change rapidly due to collector demand, rarity, condition (mint vs. opened), reissues, anniversaries, and overall market trends. New releases often start near retail but may rise with scarcity; older figures can drop if restocked or fall if demand cools.