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Talk:Buzz Lightyear

2011-03-05T00:33:38Z

108.16.199.126:

I don't know much about Buzz, but google says the Buzz of the movie was a [[:Category:Toys|toy]] and the Buzz of the TV show was a [[:Category:Humans|human]]. Was he ever an [[:Category:Aliens|alien]]? Why is he in the "aliens" category? Does this Transformers toy represent the movie Buzz (a toy) or the TV show Buzz (a human)? - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 17:37, 18 January 2010 (EST)
:Either way, he wouldn't belong in the "Aliens" category. Yeah, I watched Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. I regret nothing. And yeah, in it he was an Earthling. Thus, if anything, he should go in the "Humans" category. '''--Spengs (at work, can't log in)'''

He is a human? I thought he was an action figure? It really depends on which continuity this toy heralds, but I am assuming it is the Toy Story continuity and not the Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command continuity.[[Special:Contributions/68.36.148.39|68.36.148.39]] 23:23, 13 February 2010 (EST)

Incidentally, years back, there was a transforming Buzz Lightyear toy. Predominantly silver colour scheme, turned into a spaceship. I don't know who made it. Does anybody here have info on the toy? It could be relevant to the article. [[User:ZeldaTheSwordsman|ZeldaTheSwordsman]] 00:13, 24 April 2010 (EDT)
* Here you go: http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/mattel-toy-story-2-metal-morphers-rocket-blasting-buzz-lightyear-deluxe-reviews

:I can't believe that only few of the TFWiki users know Buzz Lightyear -- [[User:CountFrankenBot|CountFrankenBot]]

Why are we saying that he is a "spaceman?" He may be a spaceman, but he could also be a sentient action figure, we do not yet know, so is there a better term which we could use?[[Special:Contributions/108.16.199.126|108.16.199.126]] 19:33, 4 March 2011 (EST)

The Motor Master

2011-02-24T18:14:38Z

108.16.199.126: /* Timelines */ Wait until the story is revealed before we can confirm if or when these events happen chronolgoically or if these characters are even the same.

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Motormaster}}
:''Motormaster is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:BotsofScience-Motormaster.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Here's a spoiler for you, Motormaster: at the end of the issue, everyone is gassed and they die.]]
'''Motormaster''' is a [[Decepticon]] soldier.

==Fiction==
===''Bots of Science'' storybook===
Motormaster was part of a Decepticon force during the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]]. He ended up being killed by [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]]'s [[Cosmic Rust]].

Strangely enough, he was seen reading an issue of ''[[CSI]]''. {{storylink|Bots of Science}}

===''Timelines''===
{{comingsoon}}

==Toys==
*'''Unnamed BotCon box set''' (2011)
: Motormaster will be one of five [[Stunticon (Animated)|Stunticon]] toys in [[BotCon 2011]]'s box set. Who he will be redecoed and/or retooled from is currently unknown.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
[[Image:AllSparkAlmanacI-MotormasterUltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|It's not really [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s color scheme, is it.]]
* In the early stages of ''Transformers: Animated'', [[redeco]] possibilities were brainstormed using the existing character models. Concepts for Motormaster and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]], using an early [[character model]] for [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], were published in the ''[[AllSpark Almanac]]''.

[[Category:Animated Decepticons]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Stunticons]]

The Motor Master

2011-02-11T10:26:20Z

108.16.199.126: /* Timelines */ No garuntee if the Timelines stroy will take place before or aftter Bots Of Science.

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Motormaster}}
:''Motormaster is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:BotsofScience-Motormaster.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Here's a spoiler for you, Motormaster: at the end of the issue, everyone is gassed and they die.]]
'''Motormaster''' is a [[Decepticon]] soldier.

==Fiction==
===''Bots of Science'' storybook===
Motormaster was part of a Decepticon force during the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]]. He ended up being killed by [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]]'s [[Cosmic Rust]].

Strangely enough, he was seen reading an issue of ''[[CSI]]''. {{storylink|Bots of Science}}

===''Timelines''===
{{comingsoon}}

==Toys==
*'''Unnamed BotCon box set''' (2011)
: Motormaster will be one of five [[Stunticon (Animated)|Stunticon]] toys in [[BotCon 2011]]'s box set. Who he will be redecoed and/or retooled from is currently unknown.

==Notes==
[[Image:AllSparkAlmanacI-MotormasterUltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|It's not really [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s color scheme, is it.]]
* In the early stages of ''Transformers: Animated'', [[redeco]] possibilities were brainstormed using the existing character models. Concepts for Motormaster and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]], using an early [[character model]] for [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], were published in the ''[[AllSpark Almanac]]''.

[[Category:Animated Decepticons]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]

BotCon

2011-01-29T18:14:32Z

108.16.199.126: /* Individual conventions */

[[Image:BotCon94Program.jpg|right|thumb|250px|BotCon: Slightly less old than than the photocopier.]]
'''BotCon''' is an annual [[convention]] for Transformers fans and collectors. The convention has been held, in one form or another, annually since 1994.

The name "BotCon" comes from both "ro'''bot''' '''con'''vention" and the names "Auto'''bot'''" and "Decepti'''con'''" used in the toyline.

Featured BotCon guests are usually involved in the creation of Transformers media in some respect, whether voice actors from the animated series, artists or writers from the Transformers [[Comics|comic books]], or actual [[Hasbro]] employees.

==Individual conventions==
For details of each convention, click on the appropriate link below.
{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto" align=center id=toc
!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">BotCons:</font>'''
|- align="center"
|| [[BotCon 1994|1994]] | [[BotCon 1995|1995]] | [[BotCon 1996|1996]] | [[BotCon 1997|1997]] | [[BotCon Japan 1997|Japan 1997]] | [[BotCon 1998|1998]] | [[BotCon Japan 1998|Japan 1998]] | [[BotCon 1999|1999]] | [[BotCon Europe 1999|Europe 1999]] | [[BotCon 2000|2000]] | [[BotCon Japan 2000|Japan 2000]] | [[BotCon 2001|2001]] | [[BotCon 2002|2002]] | [[BotCon Europe 2002|Europe 2002]] | [[OTFCC 2003]] | [[OTFCC 2004]] | [[BotCon 2004|2004]] | [[BotCon 2005|2005]] | [[BotCon 2006|2006]] | [[BotCon 2007|2007]] | [[BotCon 2008|2008]] | [[BotCon 2009|2009]] | [[BotCon 2010|2010]] | [[BotCon 2011|2011]] |
|}

==BotCon history==
The [[BotCon 1994|first BotCon]] was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1994. Organized by brothers [[Jon Hartman|Jon]] and [[Karl Hartman]], the convention had 180 attendees. [[BotCon 1995]] was organized by [[Raksha]], a prominent figure in the fan community, and 1996 by [[Men in Black|Men in Black Productions]], headed up by [[Dennis Barger]]. In 1997, the Hartmans brought [[Glen Hallit]], a fellow fan, into the fold, forming [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]] (based upon the first letter of all three organizers' last names). During this era, the BotCon name was also licensed out for several conventions outside of the United States.

[[Image:OTFCC logo.jpg|right|300px|thumb|THIS... is the wave of the future! <br>What's that? Really? <br>We now return you to your regularly sceduled convention.]]At [[BotCon 2002]], it was announced that 3H had secured the official Transformers convention license, as well as licenses to produce comic books and start a fan club. However, the Hartmans were pressured by Hallit out of planning or running the convention, leaving Glen Hallit as the sole organizer. As a result, the BotCon name, which was owned by the Hartmans, ceased to exist for a time, as 3H's convention was called "[[The Official Transformers Collectors' Convention]]," or OTFCC for short.

In 2004, BotCon made a comeback as an [[BotCon 2004|unofficial convention]], which was held in Pasadena, California. The history of the BotCon franchise up to that point was covered in great detail in the [[Unofficial guidebooks|BotCon Legends]] magazine. At the end of 2004, 3H lost all its Transformer licenses, which were soon picked up by [[Fun Publications]], owned by [[Brian Savage]]. The Hartman brothers were invited onto and accepted places in an advisory board for the new convention, along with other prominent fans [[Ben Yee|Benson Yee]] and [[Rik Alvarez]], and granted use of the BotCon name once again.

Since that time, BotCon has been held once again as an annual convention, run by Fun Publications.

==Special Guests==
Over the years, BotCon has featured many individuals who have worked to bring the Transformers multiverse to life, including voice actors, animation staff, and Hasbro design team members.

==Exclusive toys==
[[Image:Megazarakotfcctoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Once upon a time, BotCon exclusives were new guys.]]
One of BotCon's most popular features is the sale of exclusive toys (originally just a single toy) to the guests. The toys are different every year, and will not be sold at retail anywhere in the world. The identity and design of the toys were originally kept a close secret until the opening of the convention, although in the later years of the convention the organizers often chose to reveal one or more of the exclusives ahead of time, due to repeated problems with stolen prototypes being sold on eBay.

In the past, the toys were sold individually as part of the convention registration process, however the current convention organizers are only offering the exclusives as part of a package deal, a move that has caused some contention in the fandom.

Although the toys are always unique, financial costs prohibit the creation of entirely new molds. As such, the toys are [[redeco]]s of previously used toys given new identities, occasionally switching allegiances and even gender. In the last few years, minor remoulds have been made to the exclusives, such as the new heads given the Deathsaurus and Ironhide in 2005. After the convention, exclusive toys usually become valuable collector's items in the community, particularly among fans who missed the convention. Before the convention, many fans complain vociferously because the prices of exclusive, limited-run figures are high. This is particularly true of the 2007 "Games of Deception" set, which many fans still complain about because of its unavailability at a retail level.

===Proposed/Unreleased exclusives===
A number of toys were planned over the years but never produced, for various reasons. Note that some of these entries are essentially jokes from the organizers' brainstorming sessions, which they then later mentioned to other fans:

[[Image:OTFCC05-Megatronunused.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Show me "What we need to stop asking [[Fun Publications]] about for $500," Alex.]]

*Lickme, a redeco of [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] as a Poison Arrow Frog. Function: Psychological Warfare. Mentioned at the BotCon '99 Organizers Panel.
*Jai-Alai, a black redeco of [[Manterror]]. Function: Ninja. Mentioned at the BotCon '99 Organizers Panel.
*[[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]], a green and purple redeco of Transmetal [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]. This character actually appeared in the convention storyline and was thought to be the lower priced exclusive in 2000 until Apelinq was revealed instead. It is unclear whether or not Cataclysm was ever truly intended to be released, however.
*Optimal Rodimus Primal, mentioned by the Hartmans at the organizer's panel at Botcon 2000, this would have been an updated version of Rodimus Prime made from the Optimal Optimus mold. Plans were nixed very early on as Primal Prime was going into its limited production run and Hasbro didn't give licensees the leeway they now enjoy. Optimal Rodimus Primal's events in the Wreckers storyline were revised for Primal Prime and Rodimus instead
*Blue Balls Attack Team, from an anecdote shared by Karl Hartman on the now defunct BotCon Beyond message board, a planning session for BotCon had run much later than anticipated and an exhausted Hartman proposed a pair of blue repaints of Beast Wars [[Retrax]]. Obviously not a serious proposal.
*[[Defensor (OTFCC)|Hot Spot]], a blue redeco of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime]] as a new Autobot leader modelled after the Generation One character. The toy would have featured a new headsculpt for the robot's larger "[[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]]" mode. This toy was originally solicited for OTFCC 2004, then pushed back for OTFCC 2005. When the license was removed from 3H Productions, this figure was cancelled.
*Several toys were proposed for the 2005 Official Transformers Collectors' Convention. Due to 3H's loss of the Transformers license these plans never came to fruition.
**[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]], a red redeco of [[Megatron (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Megatron]] as an upgraded (and resurrected) ''Beast Wars'' Megatron with a new headsculpt.
**[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], a blue redeco of [[Slugslinger (Energon)|''Energon'' Slugslinger]] as the Generation One character with a new headsculpt.
**[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], a green redeco of [[Strongarm (Energon)|''Energon'' Strongarm]] as the Generation One character with a new headsculpt and snap on Energon gauntlets.
**[[Roadbuster]], an orange and green redeco of ''Energon'' Strongarm as the Generation One character with a new headsculpt and Energon rifle.
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], originally conceived as the ''Cybertron Defense'' Hot Shot redeco for 2007. He was dropped in favor of Springer, who fit the mold and the story/theme better.

==Exclusive fiction==
Many BotCons have featured fiction exclusive to the convention. This fiction has taken the form of comic books, text stories, and script readings.

==External links==
*[http://www.botcon.com Official site]
*[http://www.transformersclub.com/ Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]
*[http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~sstoneb/tf/faq/fandom/conventions.php Convention info from the Transformers FAQ]

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Fun Publications]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]

Dead End (Animated)

2011-01-28T11:25:11Z

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{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Dead End}}
:''Dead End is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DeadEndAnimated.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked"]]
'''Dead End''' has [[facial hair]] that is fabulous. The other [[Stunticon (Animated)|Stunticon]]s are probably jealous. Their attentions would be wasted on Dead End, because he's too busy being a depressing beat poet. <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/DerrickJWyatt/status/30788614854017024 Derrick J Wyatt's Twitter]</ref>

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
{{comingsoon}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Animated Dead End Toy.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Because there wasn't an ''Animated'' Sunstreaker toy to redeco.]]
*'''Unnamed BotCon box set''' (2011)
**''Accessories'': 2 tailpipe/nunchuks

: Dead End is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|''Animated'']] [[Jazz (Animated)#Toys|Jazz]], transforming into a street racer very dimly resembling a tricked-out Porsche. His side-pipes detach to form a pair of nunchuk weapons. He was only available as part of the [[BotCon 2011]] box set.

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Dead End was the first toy to be revealed for the BotCon 2011 set, on [[January 27]], 2011. The toy was put up on the convention website, followed shortly by his [[character model]] on BotCon's Twitter feed.
* This is the [[Dead_End_(ROTF)#Merchandise|second redeco]] of a character named Jazz into a character named Dead End.
==References==
<references/>

[[Category: Stunticons]]
[[Category: Animated Decepticons]]

Tripredacus

2011-01-23T23:17:29Z

108.16.199.126: /* Beast Wars */

{{picsneeded|toy}}
{{factions|predacon}}
{{disambig2|the Predacon combiner and political council|the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype|Tripledacus}}
:''Tripredacus is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tripredacus art genesis.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Surprisingly, not [[Violen Jiger]].]]
'''Tripredacus''' is a slimy "Battle Master" who prefers to emerge from underground to attack [[Maximal]] fortresses in the dead of night, tenaciously crushing all before him, spreading plague-like destruction wherever he goes. The weapons of his composite members form a slashing mega-missile launcher that he uses to tear his way into battle.

Tripredacus is composed of the three-member [[Tripredacus Council]]:

*[[Ram Horn]]
*[[Sea Clamp]]
*[[Cicadacon]]

The [[Maximal]] tactical response was the Maximal combiner [[Magnaboss]].

:''Italian name:'' '''Tripredator'''

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
{{note|Despite making cameo appearances, the [[Tripredacus Council|Predacons who form Tripredacus]] looked rather different from their toy incarnations (due to animation budget and time limitations) and gave no indication of an ability to combine.}}
==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*'''Tripredacus''' (1997)

:Tripredacus is the combined form of Ram Horn, Sea Clamp, and Cicadacon. The three members' individual weapons combine to form a missile launcher. An undocumented feature is that by slotting his neck onto his body to complete his transformation, one can untab his head to give him a ball joined neck.
:Unlike his rival Magnaboss, his arms are asymetrical. For his time, he was one of the most complicated combiners along with Magnaboss.

:This mold was also used for ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'''s [[Tripledacus]].
::*''[http://tfu.info/1997/Predacon/Tripredacus/tripredacus.htm More information on Tripredacus at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]