Adult fans nostalgic for the original Transformers animation can explore a new chapter of Transformers lore, while young kids can discover classic characters for the first time. Lionizer transformed into an atom-smasher rifle that could break its targets down at an atomic level. Transforming into a sword is also quite a novelty for this range and it’s a shame there aren’t more non-gun weapons available. Part of the first wave of Siege Battle Masters, Lionizer transforms from robotic lion with a back-mounted blaster cannon to an "RS Firesteel Saber".

Each Battle Master also includes soft plastic "Fire Blast" effects that can attach to the weapon modes, bringing the figures to life in a new way in "Generations". T. System, the back of the blade has a 3 mm post where the "Fire Blast" piece would attach, and can be used as a handle for Generation 1 Rad, allowing him to use this Lionizer, or his blade section, as a gun or sword. Due to how the 5mm handle is molded, Lionizer's sword mode cannot be wielded by some figures, such as Earthrise Optimus Prime's hands.Taking inspiration from the ‘Target Master’ figures, the gimmick of ‘War for Cybertron: Siege’ is the use of various smaller Transformers that convert into weapons and armour that can be used by the normal size Transformers. Adult fans nostalgic for the original Transformers animation can explore a whole new chapter of Transformers lore, while young kids can discover classic characters for the first time. Instead of being based on a Targetmaster from the 1987-88 era, he is based on an Action Master partner from the latter part of G1. Storm Blaster summoned Justin, the Blue Turbo Ranger and Lionizer was destroyed by the Mega Voyager.

The Siege line offers thrilling throwbacks to G1 toys and exciting play patterns for all generations. G1 fans will remember these as "Targetmasters", figures that transform from a robot mode into a weapon! The Decepticon resistance army and the Autobot counter-resistance fighters gear up with the universe's most advanced modular weaponry, including weapon mode Battle Masters -- sentient bots that convert into weapons. Interestingly, Lionizer did originally transform into a gun when he was first released with the ‘Action Master’ (an odd range of non-transforming Transformers?On the right is a black strip with the vertical "Transformers" logo seen on most "Generations" packaging, the "Generations" logo above it and the Takara Tomy log above that. The Action Master partner robots were given the " Targetmaster" classification retroactively by Dreamwave's More than Meets the Eye profile series. Become part of a community of fitness enthusiasts of all shapes, sizes, and levels all working toward unleashing their fittest, healthiest self.