Angry Birds Transformers generated characters to assist in a level for a limited time. Coins may be collected either during runs, popping pigs and/or simply by waiting and collecting coins that generate over time from freed areas. Some levels or features can be only unlocked when the player has upgraded enough Transformers to level 15. The game is the fourth game in the franchise to be compatible with Angry Birds' Telepods, a toy line that is also used in other "Angry Birds" games such as: "Angry Birds Star Wars II", "Angry Birds Go", and "Angry Birds Stella". When using Telepods, it can summon
Angry Birds must keep the characters relevant until then, by producing sequels or new ports of the original game. "Angry Birds Toons", a TV series based on the game, made its debut on March 16, 2013. "Angry Birds Toons" is released through third-party video distribution platforms, including Comcast's Xfinity On-Demand in the US, Samsung Smart TVs, and Roku set-top boxes. It is also available in a number of countries on traditional television broadcasts. "Angry Birds Toons" is available on mobile devices by an additional "Angry Birds Toons" channel on all of the "Angry Birds" apps homescreens. DVD version for the TV series