Automorphing is a localized semi-automatic transformation. The term is used to describe the mechanics of the Transformers movie toys that attempt to recreate that visual style of the film's transformations within the limited framework of an action figure. Utilizing gears and other mechanisms, Automorphing moves multiple pieces of the toy when a single piece is moved. For example, the Voyager-sized Ratchet toy's kneepads rotate foward as his feet are pulled out.
While the Automorphing term originated with the Movie toyline, many toys have previously had similar features, such as Energon Skyblast's head rotating to face the front when his chestpiece is turned right-side up.
Most of the Movie line Transformers figures will have at least one Automorphing feature. Leader class figures will feature more Automorph parts than the Deluxe and Voyager figures, and the only ones confirmed NOT to have them are the Legends class, Deluxe Scorponok, Deluxe Barricade and Deluxe Protoform Optimus Prime. Leader class Optimus Prime features 3 (4, if you count the legs seperately). It's unknown how most of the figures will present other Automorphing gimmicks, but with their immenent release only time will tell.
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