History YMMV / TransformersLegacy

** The ''Animated'' versions of Optimus, Prowl and Bumblebee are both praised for their faithfulness to the original designs and contested for the changes made to them for blending in with the other toys.

** A good number of ''Earthrise'' and ''Kingdom'' toys were infamous for the usage of clear plastic for translucent windows (and occasionally headlights) in vehicle mode, which also meant that in addition to poor paint matching and displaying the otherwise hidden-away robot mode kibble, the clear plastic was generally iffy on quality, meaning that more often than not, any clear plastic parts would outright ''snap'' if fans weren't careful, even if they ''barely touch the toys using the material''. It also didn't help that the parts using clear plastic also used it in ''structurally integral mounting points'', meaning that once the parts break, the toy is borderline useless. When said molds were reused in ''Legacy'', the clear plastic used was made from a different and much stronger formula, minimizing breakage risks, though some toys still used the same more fragile plastic used in ''Earthrise'' and ''Kingdom''.

** Live Hauler Reaction[[labelnote:Explanation]]The figure for Road Hauler became infamous for the strange choice of giving him a "screaming face". Many joked that he had seen some sort of abject horror, dventually leading to a reaction pic featuring Hauler, as a mutation of the "Live Slug Reaction" meme, usually posted in response to disturbing Transformers-related posts.[[/labelnote]]

** The reveal that ''Animated'' '''Motormaster'' would debut in the toyline came as a big surprise for many, especially considering that not only was the original toy a convention exclusive, but the character revolved around a subgroup whose base molds had not yet been represented in ''Legacy''.

** While Bludgeon is overall considered a solid update, there is a significant portion of the fanbase who were soured to learn that he was a retool of ''Tarn''.

*** Scarr. While his toy isn't considered to be as good as Swoop or Snarl's, his re-design into a full-fledged member of the team tranforming into an ''Ankylosaurus'' has turned this obscure one-shot character into one that many have expressed an interest to see more toys of, particularly one in the same vein as the Leade class Dinobots in ''Studio Series 86''.

* GrowingTheBeard: When ''Legacy'' first began, it was met with mostly mixed reception, for supposedly being a celebration of the franchise yet still prioritizing G1 or G1-adjacent characters, while ones from other series were left in the dust with few exceptions. The severe design overhaul given to characters like ''Prime'' Arcee and Bulkhead didn't help, as many viewed it as forcing more G1 into the franchise in a time when G1 fatigue was setting in amongst the fanbase. By the time of ''Evolution'', the reception grew much more positive with the introduction of a wider variety of continuities, and the better integration of the aesthetic changes to characters with stylized appearances. This has continued to ''United'', which was met with enthusiasm for even greater focus on non-G1 characters, to the point where its starting wave had no G1 characters, a first for the ''Generations'' line in many years.

** The original voyager class mold shared by Skyquake and Dreadwing in the original ''Prime'' toyline was infamous for the poor accessories, rubbery soft plastic in certain parts, misassembled toe sections, and generally poor tolerances, with common complaints being certain parts coming ''broken '''straight out of the box'''''. The ''Legacy: Evolution'' versions by contrast are considered vast improvements, with the accessories (while still seen as imperfect) being much better received, the plastic and general quality being completely solid, and little to no cases of misassembly. It also helps that the newer toys are much more posable, have ''significantly'' more brawny physiques, and are what most fans consider ''proper'' Leader Class toys; they are much larger, have a good sense of density and weight, and simply loom over almost every other toy that gets placed next to them.

** The "G1-ification" of certain characters has received mixed reception, with many claiming it removes the unique aspects of their design. The ''Transformers Prime'' versions of Arcee, Knock Out, and Bulkhead are the most egregious offenders, with Bulkhead's alt-mode and proportions being different, Arcee being genericized to the point of being unrecognizably masculine, and Knock Out largely just being a retool of [[Toys/TransformersStudioSeries Studio Series Jazz]]. ''Prime Breakdown'' being a Bulkhead recolor didn't help matters in this case.

** A lot of fans were irked to learn that the Leader Class Soundwave would just be yet another reuse of the Netflix Voyager mold.

** The Star Raiders subline's Leader Class Thundertron had left many fans split; on one hand, Thundertron himself was considered better (if only slightly) than the original release. On the other hand, however, Thundertron's changes are minor (the only notable difference between the releases is the right hand being retooled into the classic pirate hook hand), and the other toys packed in are considered mediocre at best (Rid 2015's Nightstrike from ''Siege'' Ratbat and a new Armorizer from Magneous).

** While the Omega Prime set has divisive reception over it's release, fans universally agree that at least Ultra Magnus is a huge step up from the original version; the addition of ankle joints on the new release ''greatly'' improves the stability compared to the original toy. Optimus lacking a chrome chest was also appreciated, as it meant the torso no longer flaked after attaching the armor. Overall, however, the set ''even before release'' is considered a massive step up from the original 2018 ''Encore'' reissue of the original God Fire Convoy set, which was ''so thoroughly infested with quality control issues'' that [=TakaraTomy=] issued a full-scale recall of the set in response to the reports, complete with fully ''refunding'' VERY pissed-off buyers.

** While the Omega Prime set has divisive reception over it's release, fans universally agree that at least Ultra Magnus is a huge step up from the original version; the addition of ankle joints on the new release ''greatly'' improves the stability compared to the original toy. Optimus lacking a chrome chest was also appreciated, as it meant the torso no longer flaked after attaching the armor.

* ItsTheSameSoItSucks:

* GrowingTheBeard: When ''Legacy'' first began, it was met with mostly mixed reception, for supposedly being a celebration of the franchise yet still prioritizing G1 or G1-adjacent characters, while ones from other series were left in the dust with few exceptions. The severe design overhaul given to characters like ''Prime'' Arcee and Bulkhead didn't help, as many viewed it as forcing more G1 into the franchise in a time when G1 fatigue was setting in amongst the fanbase. By the time of ''Evolution'', the reception grew much more positive with the introduction of a wider variety of continuities, and the better integration of the aesthetic changes to characters with stylized appearances. This has continued to ''United'', which was met with enthusiasm for even greater focus on non-G1 characters, to the point where its starting wave had barely any G1 characters in the lineup, and even then, the ones that did are of G1-adjacent media rather than proper G1 characters[[note]]Tasmania Kid and Laser Optimus Prime[[/note]], a first for the ''Generations'' line in many years.

** The original voyager class mold shared by Skyquake and Dreadwing in the original ''Prime'' toyline was infamous for the poor accessories, infamous rubbery soft plastic in certain parts, misassembled toe sections, and generally poor tolerances. The ''Legacy: Evolution'' versions by contrast are considered vast improvements, with the accessories (while still seen as imperfect) being much better received, the plastic and general quality being completely solid, and little to no cases of misassembly. It also helps that the newer toys are much more posable, have ''significantly'' more brawny physiques, and are what most fans consider ''proper'' Leader Class toys; they are much larger, have a good sense of density and weight, and simply loom over almost every other toy that gets placed next to them.

** The original voyager class mold shared by Skyquake and Dreadwing in the original ''Prime'' toyline was infamous for the poor accessories, infamous rubbery soft plastic in certain parts, misassembled toe sections, and generally poor tolerances. The ''Legacy: Evolution'' versions by contrast are considered vast improvements, with the accessories (while still seen as imperfect) being much better received, the plastic and general quality being completely solid, and little to no cases of misassembly. It also helps that the newer toys are much more posable and are what most fans consider ''proper'' Leader Class toys; they are much larger, have a good sense of density and weight, and simply loom over almost every other toy that gets placed next to them.

** ''Prime'' Skyquake has likewise gotten positive reception for the well-executed fusion of his original G1 appearance and his ''Prime'' design. To no surprise, Dreadwing got the same reception.

** When it comes to the ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse Cyberverse]]'' figures, all but Tarn[[note]]who is just a redeco of his comics counterpart figure[[/note]] have been considered major improvements:
*** ''Cyberverse'' Chromia, while fans are disappointed she's simply a new-head retool of ''Animated'' Prowl and lacks her signature weapons, is still a vast improvement over the figure of her ''Siege'' incarnation, featuring a more involved transformation, greater posability unhindered by kibble and shellforming, and being based on a fairly well-liked mold rather than being intentionally designed after the incredibly unpopular fembot mold from ''Power of the Primes'' despite sharing no parts or even having a combining feature.
*** ''Cyberverse'' Shadow Striker is a similar case to Chromia. The vast majority were disappointed to see that in the end, she was clearly made to be a pre-tool for ''RID 2000'' Side Burn, but even then, the bar was so low to jump it's still agreed to be an improvement compared to the toys she did receive in ''Cyberverse'', one being a tiny Scout Class figure, a line infamous in ''Cyberverse'' for the whole point of it being selling characters 'mid-transforming'[[note]]AKA not transforming into their full alternate or beast modes in sacrifice for a gimmick[[/note]], and an Ultra Class figure that's best described as one of the [[https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/8/88/Cyberverse-Ultra-Shadow-Striker.jpg most egregious shellformers ever]], despite the class offering decent figures for others like Shockwave or Clobber.
*** ''Cyberverse'' Windblade is considered just not an improvement over her figures released in ''Cyberverse'', but over every previous incarnation of the character. Be it the original ''Thrilling 30'' figure infamous for its stability issues, the ''RID 2015'' figure which suffered through the standard lower budget limitations of the line, the ''Titans Return'' figure that suffered in looks from having to accomodate being a Headmaster and re-using parts of the Highbrow and Scourge of the same line, and the very simplified and accessory-lacking Warrior Class from ''Cyberverse'' itself. Compared to them, the ''United'' figure posseses better stability, the sacrifices in her proportions aren't big enough to bother most people as she's still recognizable, has the standard high articulation of modern figures, has less of a backpack that would hider her movement, and does come with an accessory.

** While Omega Prime has seen contention for being a [=HasLab=] figure rather than mass retail, it ended up becoming the most successful Transformers [=HasLab=] campaign to date with over 28,000 backers (also making it the second most successful [=HasLab=] in general, only beat by Galactus), reaching its funding goal in just over a week, fulfilling both stretch goals halfway through the campaign, and its reveal prompting ''Niel Kaplan himself'' to record an unofficial promo video ''in-character'' as Optimus Prime.

* GrowingTheBeard: When ''Legacy'' first began, it was met with mostly mixed reception, for supposedly being a celebration of the franchise yet still prioritizing G1 or G1-adjacent characters, while ones from other series were left in the dust with few exceptions. The severe design overhaul given to characters like ''Prime'' Arcee and Bulkhead didn't help, as many viewed it as forcing more G1 into the franchise in a time when G1 fatigue was setting in amongst the fanbase. By the time of ''Evolution'', the reception grew much more positive with the introduction of a wider variety of continuities, and the better integration of the aesthetic changes to characters with stylized appearances. This has continued to ''United'', which was met with enthusiasm for even greater focus on non-G1 characters, to the point where its starting wave had absolutely ''zero'' G1 characters in the lineup, a first for the ''Generations'' line in many years.

** The original toy for ''Prime'' Thundertron was infamous for having hampered articulation and stability in both modes, lackluster accessories, and generally having clear plastic in almost ''half'' of the figure's construction (for those unaware, clear plastic has become infamous in the ''Transformers'' fandom for being ''very'' easy to break, especially during the ''Earthrise'' toyline). The Legacy version is considered far superior, as not only can it be posed in both modes (though the front legs have to be detached for maximum effect), but it only includes the key accessories and is completely made of solid and opaque plastic, eliminating most stability issues.

** Absolutely ''nobody'' expected the toyline-exclusive Thundertron or ''Beast Wars II'''s Tasmania Kid. The other surprise? The Megatron design from the infamous ''Transformers Energon''.

* HilariousInHindsight: At least ''two'' fans made digital concept art for ''Prime'' Breakdown which is simply Bulkhead with a new head and paint. The official figure is ''exactly that''.