Heroes of Cybertron or "HOC" is a series of non-transformable PVC figures that closely resemble characters from the various Transformers TV series. They were previously released in Japan as Super Collection Figures (SCF for short). Standard SCF figures were a mighty three inches tall, included a clear plastic stand, and were sold blind-packed in a case of twelve. There were ten waves or Acts released in Japan starting in late 2000. The first eight Acts featured characters from the Generation 1 continuity, whereas Acts Nine & Ten were based solely on Legends of the Microns characters.