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Crankcase (DOTM)

2011-09-01T17:20:00Z

156.33.37.3:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Crankcase}}

:''Crankcase is a [[Decepticon]] [[Dread (subgroup)| Dread]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTMCrankcase.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The hunt has begun...]]

A rarity among Decepticons, '''Crankcase''' is known for his subtle and shadowy nature, though it would be a mistake not to see him as a threat. A member of the elite [[Dread (subgroup)|Dreads]], the Decepticon’s top infiltration and assassination team, his specialty is hacking, data theft, and destructive sabotage of vital systems.

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' adaptations===

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was being retrieved from [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Hatchet]], [[Crowbar]], and Crankcase surfaced quietly and secretly hitched a ride on the Autobots' shuttle back to Earth. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (novel)}}{{storylink|Dark of the Moon (comic series)}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

After [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was retrieved from [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] and reactivated, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] put into motion the plan that had been waiting in the wings for hundreds of years. With the [[human]] [[Sam Witwicky]] believing that the Decepticons wished to capture Sentinel and force him to use the control pillar to activate his space bridge, Crankcase, [[Hatchet]] and [[Crowbar]] were sent to pursue the Autobots. Despite their best collective efforts, Hatchet was quickly destroyed, and the remaining Dreads were soon confronted by the Autobot heavy-hitter, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], who stopped them in their tracks with a head-on collision. Faced with Ironhide's heavy weapons and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], the Dreads seemingly capitulated by dropping their ranged weapons, but as soon as the Autobots followed suit, deployed spears to attack their enemies. Though his partner was initially successful in injuring Ironhide, Crankcase was destroyed when Ironhide forced Crowbar's spear through his head, slammed the Decepticon's body into an abandoned car, and kicked the wreckage into a nearby auto shop, which exploded. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
====(Xbox 360/PS3)====

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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Crankcase_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|''':D''']]
* '''Crankcase''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV11'''

: Part of the first wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Crankcase is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a modified [[Wikipedia:Chevrolet Suburban|Chevrolet Suburban]]. This mode is lightly detailed but looks very much like the Deluxe version. For his size class, he has an incredibly detailed face mirroring the Deluxe version. Compared to others of his range, he is one of the taller ones. In a rarity for [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figures, he has weapons, which look like dual blades.

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*'''Cybertronian Warriors''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)

: A redeco of the Legion figure in white, decoed to emulate the [[Wikipedia: Metropolitan Police Department|Metropolitan Police Department]] SUV that was hit by a Bumblebee stunt car during filming. Hilariously, the Bumblebee is given damage in the front of the vehicle mode. The set includes a [[Barricade(Movie)|Barricade]] in a deco similar to Crankcase's, as well as an [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] who is given a slightly altered version of its original deco.

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{{anchor|Battleinthemoonlight}}
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)

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====Deluxe Class toys====
{{anchor|Deluxe}}
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Crankcase_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Pinsir, use Vicegrip!]]
* '''Crankcase''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD04'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Blade Claw

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxes, Crankcase transforms into a modified Chevrolet Suburban. As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he has a Blaster weapon that features a nasty grabby-claw action feature. He also has a pair of huge pincers above his robot-mode head that can also be flipped forward whilst in vehicle mode. His dreadlocks are supposed to be able to swivel, with the intent that they be swung behind his head to fit under his hood for vehicle mode, but in practise, this proved an either impossible or inadvisable prospect: on most, the gold paint applied has made them too thick to be rotated, running the risk of tearing the soft plastic. And even if you do get a Crankcase that doesn't have this problem, the tiny translucent plastic hinges to which the dreadlocks are connected won't last long. This means that they end up stuffed inside his chest in vehicle mode (this is how the toy comes packaged), competing with everything else for space and putting the car under enough tension that it feels like it's about to spring apart.

:In an apparent [[Variant#Running_changes|running change]], the otherwise long and pointed middle digit on each hand (as per the stock photo on the right) was shoddily cut off into a noticeably thick stump (compared to the more slender fingers remaining), often cut to a different length on each hand. It is unknown if this was done for safety reasons, an error during assembly, or maybe Hasbro decided that long, extended middle fingers just weren't a tasteful design choice for a children's toy. Later releases, however, featured retooled hands with the original, longer middle finger.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Japanese]] ''Dark Side Moon'' release features the remolded hands exclusively. It also comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.
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==Notes==
* Crankcase appears to be modeled after the [[Predator (alien)|eponymous alien hunter from the ''Predator'' series]], possessing similar "dreadlocks", mandibles, fangs, and claws.
[[Image:DOTM Crankcase Josh Nizzi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Plenty of [[Dread (subgroup)|dread]], but no wind.]]
* In early production, the [[Dread (subgroup)|Dreads]] were announced to be a pair of modified Chevrolet Suburbans, and were referred to by the [[fandom]] as twins. [http://screenrant.com/transformers-3-characters-dreads-rob-95462/ Photos] were even taken on-set, but the final movie shows three Dreads, all of whom transform into Chevrolet Suburbans. In the toyline, only Crankcase has this [[alternate mode]], while [[Crowbar]] and [[Hatchet]] transform into different vehicles.
* According to one of [[Josh Nizzi]]'s concept arts, Crankcase originally sported "nose" and "ear" rings. <ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* An early working name for him was "Dreadwind".<ref name="nizzi"/>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Crankcase''' (クランクケース ''Kurankukēsu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category: Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Shockwave (Kre-O)

2011-08-29T19:30:49Z

156.33.37.3: /* Kre-O */

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Shockwave}}
:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the brick-based world of [[Kre-O]].''

[[Image:BotStars-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Algebra? Really?]]

'''Shockwave''' uses math. For evil.

==Fiction==
During a robot dance competition, Shockwave was among the three judges, all of whom were Decepticons. Despite [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s phenomenal performance, he scored the Autobot at 1/2. For [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], despite awful technique and a nasty fall, he scored the Decepticon a 10 squared. Hmmmm. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

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==Toys==
===Kre-O===
[[Image:KreO Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]
* '''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]''' w/ Megatron, Shockwave, Specialist Kreon, and police officer Kreon. (2011, 310 pieces)

:In truck mode, up to two Kreons can ride in the cab. Interesting, Kreon Shockwave's modeled more after G1 Shockwave's Action Master form, with his signature orange chest.
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==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMBgjktWPQ KRE-O TRANSFORMERS "Bot Stars" @ YouTube]

[[Category: Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category: Kreons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Laserbeak (DOTM)

2011-07-05T14:41:37Z

156.33.37.3: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{Disambig3|Laserbeak}}

:''Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series|live-action]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTM Laserbeak videogame.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Spy. Assassin. Invisible tea enthusiast.]]

An example of [[:Category:Cybertronic wildlife|Cybertronian wildlife]] re-engineered to serve [[Transformer]]s, '''Laserbeak''' serves the Decepticons primarily as a scout and spy for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. But that doesn't mean he isn't capable of other tasks, such as hunting down targets for capture, be they [[human]] or [[Autobot]].<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/characters/laserbeak Vector Sigma database at Hasbro.com]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Convergence''===
{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith Szarabajka]] (English), [[Ernesto Lezama]] (Latin American-Spanish dub)
{{spoiler|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

{{charstubfiction}}

{{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

==Commercial appearances==
Laserbeak, in disguise as an office copy machine, got upset when he jammed because the office workers failed to use the good paper. He transformed and shot the place up until a woman went and got Double A paper. He then went back to making copies. {{storylink|Commercial/Dark of the Moon|Double A transforming paper}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
====(Xbox 360/PS3)====

Laserbeak played a vital role during Soundwave's mission to a former [[Sector Seven]] data archive. While Soundwave was able to fight his way to the base, he was unable to break in and so launched Laserbeak to infiltrate it instead.

Armed with a machine gun, the small but vicious Decepticon could not last long in an all-out firefight with the Autobots inside, so it had to rely on stealth. Using its abilities to take the form of holographic items and fixtures within the base, Laserbeak was able to ambush and slay numerous Autobots as it sought a way to allow Soundwave entry.

Throughout the course of this operation, Laserbeak encountered numerous defense drones, autoturrets and Autobots. It also learned that the base, while still containing useful data, was now used as a workshop by the Autobot scientist [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Worse, Wheeljack was working with human scientists to develop [[MechTech]] weaponry.

Realising the threat, Soundwave now changed objectives from data retrieval to outright destruction. As the base was built in a volcano in order to take advantage of geothermal energy, he had Laserbeak damage several of the seismic dampeners that prevented the volcano from erupting. Laserbeak also managed to hack the gates, finally allowing Soundwave to enter the base personally and complete both objectives.

As the base was consumed in flames, Laserbeak flew overhead before landing on its master's arm, screeching in victory. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Furmanism|It's like some sort of vast... wait, that's what it is.]]]]
*'''Laserbeak''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD07'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Laserbeak transforms from a VTOL aircraft (similar to the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] Sigma 6'' Dragonhawk vehicle) to a Cybertronian bird/dragon thing. There are several MechTech weapon holes all over, on top and bottom of both wings, the bottom of both feet, and above and below the cockpit in vehicle mode with a total of 8. The two weapons included have Gatling-style barrels, with one gun being static while the other has a MechTech swapping feature, where the barrel swings around to reveal a second, different cannon barrel. The static gun can plug into the back of the MechTech gun to create a giant cannon. Both guns also include a [[C joint]] bar on top. The beast mode's mouth can open, and the heels on both feet are actually 5mm pegs. This allows the toy to perch on the arm of any toy with compatible holes in the arms or hands. The cockpit of the vehicle mode has a stylized bird head painted on both sides.

:The instructions show a different head than the final toy, with a more realistic looking bird head. Some of the paint applications shown on the packaging, including the ones on the weapons, were left off on the actual toy.

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==Notes==
*Laserbeak was in an early draft of ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', but was dropped at Hasbro's request.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559]</ref>
*Laserbeak's instructions feature an alternate head sculpt, presumably hinting at a future remold.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Cybertronic wildlife]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category: Scouts]]
[[Category: Spies]]

Laserbeak (DOTM)

2011-07-05T14:40:38Z

156.33.37.3: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{Disambig3|Laserbeak}}

:''Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series|live-action]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTM Laserbeak videogame.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Spy. Assassin. Invisible tea enthusiast.]]

An example of [[:Category:Cybertronic wildlife|Cybertronian wildlife]] re-engineered to serve [[Transformer]]s, '''Laserbeak''' serves the Decepticons primarily as a scout and spy for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. But that doesn't mean he isn't capable of other tasks, such as hunting down targets for capture, be they [[human]] or [[Autobot]].<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/characters/laserbeak Vector Sigma database at Hasbro.com]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Convergence''===
{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith Szarabajka]] (English), [[Ernesto Lezama]] (Latin American-Spanish dub)
{{spoiler|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

{{charstubfiction}}

{{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

==Commercial appearances==
Laserbeak, in disguise as an office copy machine, got upset when he jammed because the office workers failed to use the good paper. He transformed and shot the place up until a woman went and got Double A paper. He then went back to making copies. {{storylink|Commercial/Dark of the Moon|Double A transforming paper}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
====(Xbox 360/PS3)====

Laserbeak played a vital role during Soundwave's mission to a former [[Sector Seven]] data archive. While Soundwave was able to fight his way to the base, he was unable to break in and so launched Laserbeak to infiltrate it instead.

Armed with a machine gun, the small but vicious Decepticon could not last long in an all-out firefight with the Autobots inside, so it had to rely on stealth. Using its abilities to take the form of holographic items and fixtures within the base, Laserbeak was able to ambush and slay numerous Autobots as it sought a way to allow Soundwave entry.

Throughout the course of this operation, Laserbeak encountered numerous defense drones, autoturrets and Autobots. It also learned that the base, while still containing useful data, was now used as a workshop by the Autobot scientist [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Worse, Wheeljack was working with human scientists to develop [[MechTech]] weaponry.

Realising the threat, Soundwave now changed objectives from data retrieval to outright destruction. As the base was built in a volcano in order to take advantage of geothermal energy, he had Laserbeak damage several of the seismic dampeners that prevented the volcano from erupting. Laserbeak also managed to hack the gates, finally allowing Soundwave to enter the base personally and complete both objectives.

As the base was consumed in flames, Laserbeak flew overhead before landing on its master's arm, screeching in victory. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Furmanism|It's like some sort of vast... wait, that's what it is.]]]]
*'''Laserbeak''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD07'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Laserbeak transforms from a VTOL aircraft (similar to the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] Sigma 6'' Dragonhawk vehicle) to a Cybertronian bird/dragon thing. There are several MechTech weapon holes all over, on top and bottom of both wings, the bottom of both feet, and above and below the cockpit in vehicle mode with a total of 8. The two weapons included have Gatling-style barrels, with one gun being static while the other has a MechTech swapping feature, where the barrel swings around to reveal a second, different cannon barrel. The static gun can plug into the back of the MechTech gun to create a giant cannon. Both guns also include a [[C joint]] bar on top. The beast mode's mouth can open, and the heels on both feet are actually 5mm pegs. This allows the toy to perch on the arm of any toy with compatible holes in the arms or hands. The cockpit of the vehicle mode has a stylized bird head painted on both sides.

:The instructions show a different head than the final toy, with a more realistic looking bird head. Some of the paint applications shown on the packaging, including the ones on the weapons, were left off on the actual toy.

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==Notes==
*Laserbeak was in an early draft of ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', but was dropped at Hasbro's request.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559]</ref>
*As per Hasbro's tradition of unveiling remolds in the instructions, Laserbeak's instructions feature an alternate head sculpt.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Cybertronic wildlife]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category: Scouts]]
[[Category: Spies]]