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The real production art behind the cartoon and comics, recorded as it sold at auction. Animation cels, character bibles, complete episode storyboards, the original movie script, and more. Click any piece to enlarge.

Comic covers & pages

Transformers: The Movie #1 Cover Original Art (Don Perlin, Ian Akin & Brian Garvey, Marvel, 1986)
$102,000 Transformers: The Movie #1 Cover Original Art (Don Perlin, Ian Akin & Brian Garvey, Marvel, 1986) Sold Jan 13, 2023
Transformers #66 Cover Original Art (Ron Frenz & Bob Layton, Marvel, 1990)
$16,875 Transformers #66 Cover Original Art (Ron Frenz & Bob Layton, Marvel, 1990) Sold Nov 23, 2025
G.I. Joe and the Transformers #3 Cover Original Art (Al Milgrom, Marvel, 1987)
$13,200 G.I. Joe and the Transformers #3 Cover Original Art (Al Milgrom, Marvel, 1987) Sold Apr 6, 2025
Transformers #42 Cover Original Art (Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt, Marvel, 1988)
$13,200 Transformers #42 Cover Original Art (Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt, Marvel, 1988) Sold Mar 31, 2023
Transformers #73 Optimus Prime vs Megatron Double-Page Pin-up Original Art (Alan Kupperberg & Dave Hunt, Marvel)
$11,875 Transformers #73 Optimus Prime vs Megatron Double-Page Pin-up Original Art (Alan Kupperberg & Dave Hunt, Marvel) Sold Feb 27, 2026
Transformers #4 Story Page 8, Megatron, Original Art (Frank Springer, Ian Akin & Brian Garvey, Marvel, 1985)
$7,200 Transformers #4 Story Page 8, Megatron, Original Art (Frank Springer, Ian Akin & Brian Garvey, Marvel, 1985) Sold Jan 15, 2023

Production cels & model art

A Prime Problem: Spike, Soundwave, Starscream & Jazz Production Cel Group of 3 (Sunbow/Marvel)
$11,400 A Prime Problem: Spike, Soundwave, Starscream & Jazz Production Cel Group of 3 (Sunbow/Marvel) Sold Sep 23, 2022
A Prime Problem: Optimus Prime & Jazz Production Cel Setup with Master Background (Sunbow/Marvel)
$8,400 A Prime Problem: Optimus Prime & Jazz Production Cel Setup with Master Background (Sunbow/Marvel) Sold Sep 23, 2022
The Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel & Animation Drawing (Sunbow/Marvel, 1986)
$7,320 The Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel & Animation Drawing (Sunbow/Marvel, 1986) Sold May 16, 2026
Transformers Original Book Art (Marvel Productions, c. 1990s-2000s)
$7,200 Transformers Original Book Art (Marvel Productions, c. 1990s-2000s) Sold Dec 11, 2020
The Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel
$6,000 The Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel Sold Oct 22, 2024
Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel B14, Matching Animation Drawing
$5,375 Transformers: The Movie Rodimus Prime Production Cel B14, Matching Animation Drawing Sold Mar 13, 2022
The Transformers "A Prime Problem" Megatron Production Cel with Master Background
$4,680 The Transformers "A Prime Problem" Megatron Production Cel with Master Background Sold Sep 25, 2022
A Prime Problem: Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave & Spike Production Cel (Sunbow/Marvel, 1985)
$4,560 A Prime Problem: Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave & Spike Production Cel (Sunbow/Marvel, 1985) Sold Sep 25, 2022
The Transformers: The Movie Megatron Production Cel with Custom Background
$4,320 The Transformers: The Movie Megatron Production Cel with Custom Background Sold Oct 23, 2023
The Transformers: The Movie Megatron Production Cel with Custom Background
$4,320 The Transformers: The Movie Megatron Production Cel with Custom Background Sold Oct 23, 2023
The Transformers: The Movie Production Cel and Painted Background Setup (Sunbow, 1986)
$4,302 The Transformers: The Movie Production Cel and Painted Background Setup (Sunbow, 1986) Sold Sep 25, 2016
The Transformers "A Prime Problem" Starscream Production Cel with Master Background
$4,080 The Transformers "A Prime Problem" Starscream Production Cel with Master Background Sold Sep 23, 2022
Optimus Prime vs. Megatron Production Cels on a Matching Production Background (Sunbow/Marvel, 1980s)
$3,720 Optimus Prime vs. Megatron Production Cels on a Matching Production Background (Sunbow/Marvel, 1980s) Sold May 5, 2018
The Transformers Megatron Production Cel and Animation Drawing
$3,240 The Transformers Megatron Production Cel and Animation Drawing Sold Oct 22, 2024
Transformers "A Prime Problem" Production Cel Group of 3
$3,000 Transformers "A Prime Problem" Production Cel Group of 3 Sold Oct 23, 2023
Transformers : The Movie Rodimus Prime et Kup Cellulo de Production
$2,375 Transformers : The Movie Rodimus Prime et Kup Cellulo de Production Sold Oct 4, 2020
Transformers Fracas, Kup, and Duocon Character Color Model Cel Group of 3
$2,220 Transformers Fracas, Kup, and Duocon Character Color Model Cel Group of 3 Sold Dec 13, 2021
Megatron Production Cel (Sunbow/Marvel, 1980s)
$1,080 Megatron Production Cel (Sunbow/Marvel, 1980s) Sold May 5, 2018
Transformers: Masterforce "Showdown at the Destron Base" King Poseidon, Siren, Optimus, and Overlord Production Cel with Key Master Background
$960 Transformers: Masterforce "Showdown at the Destron Base" King Poseidon, Siren, Optimus, and Overlord Production Cel with Key Master Background Sold Mar 24, 2025
Transformers Powerglide and Skateboarders PSA Production Cel with Production Background
$840 Transformers Powerglide and Skateboarders PSA Production Cel with Production Background Sold Sep 25, 2022
Jem/Bigfoot/The Transformers: Robotrix Oversized Publicity Cel with Painted Background
$780 Jem/Bigfoot/The Transformers: Robotrix Oversized Publicity Cel with Painted Background Sold Dec 13, 2021
Transformers "Webworld" Galvatron Production Cel Pair with Animation and Layout Drawings Group of 4
$780 Transformers "Webworld" Galvatron Production Cel Pair with Animation and Layout Drawings Group of 4 Sold Oct 22, 2024
Transformers Production Cel and Painted Background
$720 Transformers Production Cel and Painted Background Sold Dec 15, 2019
Shrapnel Production Cel and Animation Drawing (Sunbow/Marvel, c. 1984-93)
$480 Shrapnel Production Cel and Animation Drawing (Sunbow/Marvel, c. 1984-93) Sold Mar 24, 2025
Transformers Hot Rod Production Cel Sequence of Three with Production Background
$456 Transformers Hot Rod Production Cel Sequence of Three with Production Background Sold Oct 22, 2024
Transformers Junkions Production Cel and Master Background Setup
$454.10 Transformers Junkions Production Cel and Master Background Setup Sold May 17, 2015
Breakdown Production Model Cel from The Transformers TV Series
$450 Breakdown Production Model Cel from The Transformers TV Series Sold Dec 19, 2016
Ramjet Production Model Cel from The Transformers: The Movie
$450 Ramjet Production Model Cel from The Transformers: The Movie Sold Dec 19, 2016
Transformers: Masterforce "Escape!! The Exploding Underwater Volcano" Super Ginrai and Lightfoot Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background
$390.40 Transformers: Masterforce "Escape!! The Exploding Underwater Volcano" Super Ginrai and Lightfoot Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background Sold May 17, 2026
Transformers "Webworld" Torkuli Doctor Production Cel
$384 Transformers "Webworld" Torkuli Doctor Production Cel Sold Oct 21, 2025
Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Production Cel Group of 9
$360 Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Production Cel Group of 9 Sold Sep 25, 2022
Transformers Wheelie Production Cel with Production Background
$360 Transformers Wheelie Production Cel with Production Background Sold Oct 23, 2023
Menasor Production Model Cel from The Transformers TV Series
$352 Menasor Production Model Cel from The Transformers TV Series Sold Dec 19, 2016
Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel Group of 2 and Original Animation Drawing
$336 Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel Group of 2 and Original Animation Drawing Sold Oct 21, 2025
Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel with Painted Background and Animation Drawing
$244 Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel with Painted Background and Animation Drawing Sold Jan 27, 2026
Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers Galvatron Production Cel and Animation Drawing
$219.60 Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers Galvatron Production Cel and Animation Drawing Sold Jan 27, 2026
Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Maximals Lio Convoy/Apache/Bighorn/Diver/Scuba/Tasmanian Kid Pan Up Production Cel A1, Douga A1 and B1 End
$212.50 Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Maximals Lio Convoy/Apache/Bighorn/Diver/Scuba/Tasmanian Kid Pan Up Production Cel A1, Douga A1 and B1 End Sold Oct 2, 2022
Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Production Cel, Douga, Printed Background Group of 2
$187.50 Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Production Cel, Douga, Printed Background Group of 2 Sold Mar 13, 2022
Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Big Convoy Production Cel and Animation Drawing
$169 Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers Big Convoy Production Cel and Animation Drawing Sold Sep 14, 2022
The Transformers Megajet Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background and Animation Drawing
$169 The Transformers Megajet Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background and Animation Drawing Sold Oct 22, 2024
Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel, Matching Douga, Printed Background Group of 2
$162.50 Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel, Matching Douga, Printed Background Group of 2 Sold Mar 13, 2022
Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel and Animation Drawing Group of 5
$159 Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy Production Cel and Animation Drawing Group of 5 Sold Aug 31, 2022
"Bumblebee" Production Cel on a Matching Production Background, G1 (Sunbow, 1984)
"Bumblebee" Production Cel on a Matching Production Background, G1 (Sunbow, 1984) Sold at auction

Character bibles & model art

The Transformers TV Series Character Bible, Product Line (Sunbow/Marvel)
$2,304 The Transformers TV Series Character Bible, Product Line (Sunbow/Marvel) Sold Dec 19, 2016
The Transformers Season 2 Character Bible, Recurring Characters
$1,664 The Transformers Season 2 Character Bible, Recurring Characters Sold Dec 19, 2016
The Transformers Character Bible Featuring Early Character Models
$1,152 The Transformers Character Bible Featuring Early Character Models Sold Dec 19, 2016

Storyboards & scripts

The Transformers TV Series Complete Storyboards with Green Studio Covers
$1,792 The Transformers TV Series Complete Storyboards with Green Studio Covers Sold Dec 19, 2016
The Transformers: The Movie Original Movie Script (1986)
$1,408 The Transformers: The Movie Original Movie Script (1986) Sold Dec 19, 2016
The Transformers Complete Storyboards for Episode Rust in Peace
$1,200 The Transformers Complete Storyboards for Episode Rust in Peace Sold Dec 19, 2016
The Transformers Original TV Script for The Return of Optimus Prime
$608 The Transformers Original TV Script for The Return of Optimus Prime Sold Dec 19, 2016

Promotional art

Original Illustration Merchandising Art from Beast Wars: Transformers
$184 Original Illustration Merchandising Art from Beast Wars: Transformers Sold Dec 2, 2013

Cels in private collections

Bluestreak, TransEurope Express
Bluestreak, TransEurope Express From a private collection
Death of Bombshell and Skywarp (The Movie)
Death of Bombshell and Skywarp (The Movie) From a private collection
Kranix's Lab (The Movie)
Kranix's Lab (The Movie) From a private collection
Megatron G1 Cel Setup
Megatron G1 Cel Setup From a private collection
Reformatting Megatron (The Movie)
Reformatting Megatron (The Movie) From a private collection
Smokescreen and Devcon, The Gambler
Smokescreen and Devcon, The Gambler From a private collection
Starscream vs. Brawn, Fire on the Mountain
Starscream vs. Brawn, Fire on the Mountain From a private collection

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