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Dropkick (Movie)

2011-11-14T02:24:08Z

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:''Dropkick is a [[Decepticon]] and ALSO a bunch of mass-produced [[Drone Unit (Movie)| drones]] used by BOTH sides from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:Dropkick-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Hey, who let this guy have a new name?! What the hell?]]

'''Dropkick''' really didn't want to come to lame old [[Earth]], but [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] made him. If he had his way, he'd be back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] right now, sitting alone in the dark and feeling angry. He doesn't really "get" why folks are so interested in the [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] or why the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are such troublemakers, but he DOES like making things go BOOM, so he might as well do so while he's here.

He seems kinda emo.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

On both sides.

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
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[[Image:Titan9_Dropkick.JPG|right|200px|thumb|In Sovieit Russia, You want Dropkick. Here, DROPKICK WANTS '''YOU'''!]]

Dropkick was Megatron's right-hand man in the occupation of [[Earth]]. The other Decepticons heard Megatron's orders through him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9}}

Having gone ''way'' down in the world after Starscream seized command, he ended up acting as "escort" to ensure [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] would leave human areas. In a final "up yours", Bumblebee led Dropkick in a high-speed chase which saw the Decepticon damaged and humiliated. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] dispatched Dropkick and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] to [[Florida]], where they completely destroyed an American military base before scanning suitable Earth forms. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3}} Their victory was short-lived, as soon afterwards, the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and their [[human]] allies tracked the Decepticons down and systematically destroyed them one by one. Dropkick was defeated by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] before the Autobot leader turned around to kill [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]]. Dropkick was finished off by the human soldiers. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4}}

===''The Veiled Threat''===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
Dropkick was one of a number of Decepticons who responded to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s signal and came to Earth. He admired the alternate form he'd chosen for its primitive elegance. After Starscream enlisted the help of the [[Human Accessory Force]], Dropkick helped them raid a [[Zambia]]n dam construction site, confronting [[Ghiwa|Major Ghiwa]], whom he was disappointed to realize was not armed, and therefore not much sport. He tried to do a trick with a piece of fencing to entrap the Major, but it didn't work as he'd hoped.

When Autobots responded to the Decepticon activities, Dropkick, [[Macerator]] and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] lured them into the Zambezi River. Dropkick attempted to keep Ratchet distracted as they were pulled downstream towards Victoria Falls, but the plan didn't work as well as hoped, and he retreated with a damaged arm. The Decepticon trio next went to cause havoc at Kariba dam. The Autobots, however, followed them. Optimus rammed Macerator and Dropkick, the latter of whom found himself wrestling with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. After Macerator was terminated by Optimus, and Payload was lost in the waters released from the dam, Starscream ordered Dropkick to retreat. Dropkick fled, though not without being stung by [[Kaminari Ishihara]]'s [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] gun. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Daniel Riordan]] (grunts only)

[[Image:Dropkick head.jpg|thumb|left|Dropkick units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom). Both feel nobody understands them.]]

Hordes of identical Dropkick units are used by both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Decepticons are blue like Blowpipe with a lens-face, while Autobot versions are red like Salvage and have a facemask with individual optics. They are protected from most artillery by energy shields in robot mode([[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] EMP bombs can penetrate the shields & damages them easily), and are fond of throwing stuff at foes rather than getting in with melee attacks.

Dropkicks are most commonly found in [[Tranquility|urban missions]], but pop up for certain sub-missions in other areas as well. {{Storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

===''Battle for the Allspark'' online game===
Dropkick units on both sides have equal Attack & Speed abilities with a strong Defense skill. {{Storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}

===''Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons''===

The Dropkick body-type is used for several of the alt-modes used in the game. Additionally, many of the other smallish truck-type bodies, including the SUV, Pickup, Utility, Pickup Car, Love Cruiser (Decepticon Exclusive), Flame Truck, Maintenance (Autobot Exclusive), Construction (Decepticon Exclusive), Safari Truck, Off-Roader Raider, & Transport (Autobot Exclusive) all use the Dropkick body for Robot mode. {{Storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons}}

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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie2007_Dropkick_toy.jpg|250px||thumb|His Decepticon symbol can be seen from space.]]
*'''Dropkick''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MD-18'''

: Dropkick transforms into a customized [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Silverado|Chevrolet Silverado]] pickup truck (or a similar model just different enough to avoid paying a licensing fee). His hood and roof feature a fairly cleverly done gigantic Decepticon symbol. His flatbed cover conceals a giant claw/plier deployed from the tailgate by a sliding knob on top. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for his robot mode. He also has (non-firing) twin blasters on the underside of each forearm in robot mode.

: Unlike most of the other "drone" toys, Dropkick does not use the Decepticon "lens-face", instead going with a new, more complicated face design with a visor. (It is ''not'' the Autobot face from the game, but it is similar.)

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed as the Autobot [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] and ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]].
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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Dropkick.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
* '''Dropkick''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], Dropkick is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a pickup truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He (it?) uses the same parts layout as Movie [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Generation 1 [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (or Movie [[Skids (Movie)|Skids]]).

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==Notes==
* Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] designed Dropkick, along with the other new characters in the [[Transformers The Game|''Transformers'' - The Game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game]] video games.

[[Image:DropkickWipers.jpg|thumb|right|100px|I'm emo because my [[gimmick]] sucks.]]

* Dropkick's card art shows him with windshield wipers on his visor. They are probably to wipe away his tears.

* Dropkick appears on several covers for [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]] comic despite not actually appearing in the story itself.

==External links==
* [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-truck-drone-01.html Dropkick concepts] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-truck-drone-02.html final rendering] on Ken Christiansen's blog.
* [http://www.transformersgame.com/battle/index.html ''Battle For the Allspark'' online game]
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Dropkick/dropkick.htm Dropkick at TFU.info]

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Kiss

2011-11-14T01:19:38Z

166.205.138.122: /* Transformers (2007) movie */

[[Image:Hardtoexplain.jpg|right|100px|thumb|More of a "tongue-transferral process."]]
A '''kiss''' is a peculiar sort of [[human]] bonding ritual involving (sometimes mutual) oral contact. The reasons for this strange phenomenon are usually beyond the typical [[Transformer]]'s understanding, resulting in many an uncomfortable line of questioning. Are these fleshlings transmitting data? Is it an energy-transferral process? Why are they doing it in [[Bumblebee (G1)|my back seat]]?

The plot thickens. When properly administered by the [[Kiss Player|correct agent]], a kiss can provide an incredibly potent power boost to Transformers, with occasionally unpredictable results.

==Marvel Comics continuity==
[[Image:Kissprimitiveform.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Looks like he's about to round third base as well.]]
It has been stated on a few occasions that the kiss is an act of atonement for past perceived misdeeds. However, this information comes from a very small dataset, specifically the individual human named [[Jesse (G1)|Jesse]]. While in the company of [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], she has repeatedly described the act of kissing as "apologizing". Since the use of this term has not been observed in use by any other human (other than Buster himself, seemingly part of an attempt to encourage continued kissing from Jesse), the conclusions one can draw are strictly limited. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

Kissing is not limited to the humans of Earth. The ritual is also practiced on [[Nebulos]] by the Nebulans [[Gort]] and [[Marita]]. The Autobot [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] was able to witness this event, which caused a short but violent war between their race and the Transformers. Clearly volatile emotions surround this act. Highbrow, at the time, was not able to ascertain whether kissing was akin to a [[binomial data transfer]], and even after [[binary bond]]ing with Gort, answers have not been forthcoming. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}
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==Generation 1 cartoon continuity==
[[Image:Megrimlocknokisser.jpg|right|150px|thumb|ME GRIMLOCK SAY NO MEANS NO.]]
During the [[Golden Age]], the [[Autobot|Autobots]] were known to have engaged in kissing, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] was kissed by his girlfriend [[Elita One|Ariel]]. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

The dominant species of the planet [[Brobdingnag]] also engaged in kissing. The boy [[Aron (G1)|Aron]] received a goodnight kiss from [[Aron's parents|his father]] after a day with some conflict between them. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}}

[[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Astoria]] kisses [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s face before parting. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

The [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] have adopted the human ritual of kissing, apparently after watching much of their television transmissions. [[Re-Cycle]] even kissed the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot leader]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. This act greatly confused the Dinobot leader, and caused him to reassert his status as "king". {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] described the (to him) pleasing sound of the [[harmony]] as "a musical kiss". {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] used hugs and kisses to distract [[Guyhawk]] from just hearing him plot to get rid of him. {{storylink|Rescue! Guyhawk}}
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==Beast Era==
The [[Maximal]] [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] have been nearly observed kissing at several opportunities, but none of our recording equipment has been able to successfully capture it at the exact moment of contact. Again, as on Nebulos (see above), the act created an amount of irritation amongst the participants' peers. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda (Part 1)}} The after-effect of the kiss has been observed, however. When applied to the Maximal following Blackarachnia's Transmetal 2 upgrade, it seemed to disorient him for a moment and shoot small amounts of energy through his cranial module. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}}

Let's not even get into [[Rattrap]] and [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]]. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

And we aren't even going to touch Rattrap kissing Rhinox after he fell into his arms. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}.

==Kiss Players==
Oh God. You don't want to know. You shouldn't know. But your curiosity will get to you. [[Kiss Players (franchise)|Note: We apologize for any damage caused to your psyche or immortal soul.]]

==Transformers (2007) movie==
[[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]] could be found macking on [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] hood (note: he was in car mode) to the strains of [[Linkin Park]], as the other Autobots watched.Creepy, Optimus was probaly thinking of Marissa too. See above {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers (2007)}}

==Transformers Animated==
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] sometimes look to come close to doing this but it tends to just be a trick on Blackarachnia's part. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday}}

[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] has shown interest in wanting to steal a kiss from Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday}}

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Kiss

2011-11-14T01:18:39Z

166.205.138.122: /* Transformers (2007) movie */

[[Image:Hardtoexplain.jpg|right|100px|thumb|More of a "tongue-transferral process."]]
A '''kiss''' is a peculiar sort of [[human]] bonding ritual involving (sometimes mutual) oral contact. The reasons for this strange phenomenon are usually beyond the typical [[Transformer]]'s understanding, resulting in many an uncomfortable line of questioning. Are these fleshlings transmitting data? Is it an energy-transferral process? Why are they doing it in [[Bumblebee (G1)|my back seat]]?

The plot thickens. When properly administered by the [[Kiss Player|correct agent]], a kiss can provide an incredibly potent power boost to Transformers, with occasionally unpredictable results.

==Marvel Comics continuity==
[[Image:Kissprimitiveform.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Looks like he's about to round third base as well.]]
It has been stated on a few occasions that the kiss is an act of atonement for past perceived misdeeds. However, this information comes from a very small dataset, specifically the individual human named [[Jesse (G1)|Jesse]]. While in the company of [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], she has repeatedly described the act of kissing as "apologizing". Since the use of this term has not been observed in use by any other human (other than Buster himself, seemingly part of an attempt to encourage continued kissing from Jesse), the conclusions one can draw are strictly limited. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

Kissing is not limited to the humans of Earth. The ritual is also practiced on [[Nebulos]] by the Nebulans [[Gort]] and [[Marita]]. The Autobot [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] was able to witness this event, which caused a short but violent war between their race and the Transformers. Clearly volatile emotions surround this act. Highbrow, at the time, was not able to ascertain whether kissing was akin to a [[binomial data transfer]], and even after [[binary bond]]ing with Gort, answers have not been forthcoming. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}
{{-}}

==Generation 1 cartoon continuity==
[[Image:Megrimlocknokisser.jpg|right|150px|thumb|ME GRIMLOCK SAY NO MEANS NO.]]
During the [[Golden Age]], the [[Autobot|Autobots]] were known to have engaged in kissing, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] was kissed by his girlfriend [[Elita One|Ariel]]. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

The dominant species of the planet [[Brobdingnag]] also engaged in kissing. The boy [[Aron (G1)|Aron]] received a goodnight kiss from [[Aron's parents|his father]] after a day with some conflict between them. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}}

[[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Astoria]] kisses [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s face before parting. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

The [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] have adopted the human ritual of kissing, apparently after watching much of their television transmissions. [[Re-Cycle]] even kissed the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot leader]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. This act greatly confused the Dinobot leader, and caused him to reassert his status as "king". {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] described the (to him) pleasing sound of the [[harmony]] as "a musical kiss". {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] used hugs and kisses to distract [[Guyhawk]] from just hearing him plot to get rid of him. {{storylink|Rescue! Guyhawk}}
{{-}}

==Beast Era==
The [[Maximal]] [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] have been nearly observed kissing at several opportunities, but none of our recording equipment has been able to successfully capture it at the exact moment of contact. Again, as on Nebulos (see above), the act created an amount of irritation amongst the participants' peers. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda (Part 1)}} The after-effect of the kiss has been observed, however. When applied to the Maximal following Blackarachnia's Transmetal 2 upgrade, it seemed to disorient him for a moment and shoot small amounts of energy through his cranial module. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}}

Let's not even get into [[Rattrap]] and [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]]. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

And we aren't even going to touch Rattrap kissing Rhinox after he fell into his arms. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}.

==Kiss Players==
Oh God. You don't want to know. You shouldn't know. But your curiosity will get to you. [[Kiss Players (franchise)|Note: We apologize for any damage caused to your psyche or immortal soul.]]

==Transformers (2007) movie==
[[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]] could be found macking on [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] hood (note: he was in car mode) to the strains of [[Linkin Park]], as the other Autobots watched.Creepy, Optimus was probaly thinking of Marissa. See above {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers (2007)}}

==Transformers Animated==
[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] sometimes look to come close to doing this but it tends to just be a trick on Blackarachnia's part. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday}}

[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] has shown interest in wanting to steal a kiss from Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday}}

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Afterburn

2011-11-14T00:46:46Z

166.205.138.122:

{{faction|autobot|eliteguard|decepticon}}
:''Afterburn is an awesome dude working for the [[Autobot]]s from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Afterburn ish1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"What a guy!"]]
A ward of the [[Elite Guard]] and a Special Ops man, '''Afterburn''' is a highly skilled and highly confident soldier with a sleek off-road car form. A born leader, a quick thinker, a nice guy and capable of laying the smackdown with his agility and fireblasts, he's got a PhD in Being Handsome And Wonderful.

He's so handsome, in fact, that Sari, a human child, declared him [[Transformer romance|"dreamy"]]. That's somewhat creepy.Because of that show.

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines===

At the Academy, he was nicknamed "Squeak-Clean Afterburn" (no, really) because he was so fantastic he is always clean and shiny. He came top in his class in Anti-Virus Diagnosis ''and'' Nano-Virus class. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 2|Ratchet & Grimlock Are DEAD?}} He went on to join the Elite Guard and was eventually dispatched to Earth by [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] to join [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime's]] team; Magnus intended for Afterburn to learn skills and knowledge from them, so that their successes could be replicated on other worlds.

He arrived in the middle of a battle between the Autobots and fashion disaster [[Quake-Maker]]. He saved Optimus, won Sari's heart and Bumblebee's admiration, quickly took control of the Autobots, and just as quickly worked out and exploited Quake-Maker's weakness. Because he rules. (Optimus got ignored on the sidelines and got a rock in the face.)

[[Image:Afterburn_GOOOOOMPH.JPG|left|250px|thumb|"Smoke me a kipper... I'll be back forrr—"]]

Everyone loved him and everyone in the Autobase rapidly became his best bud! {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 1|Burnout}}

He was part of a mission to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]] when [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] went berserk, due to his virus knowledge. He effortlessly took control of the mission and came up with the strategy that won the day; he identified the Rage virus and how to neutralise it; and he even put up with [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] faking his death without being annoyed! What an awesome dude! (Bumblebee got made to look bad and was deliberately put down several times, and had big sad puppy-dog eyes.) {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 2|Ratchet & Grimlock Are DEAD?}}

Later, he attended a basketball game with [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and Sari, until he picked up a police alert of major traffic chaos—leading to a battle with the villain [[Crossroads]], who had taken control of Detroit's robots! Rather kindly, Afterburn let Prowl save the day while he relaxed by providing covering fire. Afterwards, he leaned on a wall and smirked slightly while warning everyone that Decepticons were cunning and could strike at any time. What a nice guy he is to remind us of this, and it totally didn't look dodgy! {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 3|Crossroads!}}

After a failure to acquire enough information, it turned out that astonishingly, he wasn't the charmball we thought—he was actually a spy sent by [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]! ''The cake is a lie!'' We didn't see that one coming... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Divebomb!}}

But then it turned out that not only was the cake a lie, but everything else was too—in actual fact, Afterburn was a [[Spark]]less [[Drone|drone]], built by Megatron as a prototype and sent off to be a spy. He wasn't even 'real'. Afterburn's job failed, Megatron then ''murdered him'' and taunted Bumblebee over it. Bumblebee lamented the [[death]] of a sparkless spy, while Optimus told him to get over it. They've both got points, if you think about it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Megatron's Revenge}}
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==Notes==
* Originally, Afterburn was going to be the ''Animated'' version of [[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]]. However, when Titan released a preview image of the character, the online response to this [[Iron Man|Iron-Man]]-crossed-with-a-duck-monster-thing was so overwhelmingly negative that the preview was soon pulled.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/titan-uk-transformers-animated-comic-original-character-sideswipe-in-color-165967/ Reaction to ''Animated'' "Sideswipe" thread at TFW2005.com]</ref>
* When the comic was released two weeks later, Sideswipe had ever-so-conspicuously become "Afterburn". This may be due to the fan reaction. Considering his story arc and that the cartoon couldn't even have [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|a Cliffjumper]] be ''framed'' as a baddie, it's possible Hasbro said "no".
* Afterburn's [[Autobrand]] can broadcast fake hologram messages, making the Autobots believe [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] vouched for him.
* So if he never was on Cybertron and never studied Anti-Virus classes, how ''did'' he stop that Rage Virus...?
* He was in "Special Ops" work, so that's why no one's ever heard of him. Including [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=1347621366776933520 Derrick Wyatt blog response—"I wasn't involved at all. I hadn't seen it, or even heard they were doing it until it showed up on all the fan sites in the past few days."]</ref>
* If he's "dreamy", then Sari has a ''bad'' taste in 'Bots.
* His behavior, abilities, and overall role in the story ''totally'' isn't a jab at mary-sue characters among the [[Fandom|fandom]]: Afterburn is just ''that'' good.

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