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Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-03-07T02:48:31Z

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{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every larger toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Deluxe and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Ultra class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the Basic/Scout price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many G1 homages.]]

''Energon'' began with a series of redecos of ''Armada'' toys, among them Tidal Wave, Treadbolt, and Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant as short-term filler till the main line toys were ready; hence they did not ship long and some -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- were difficult to find.

''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious G1 references and homages. As in the Beast era, all new-mold figures have Spark Crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].
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==Autobots==

'''Omnicons'''
 The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear
Energon weapons and 'Energon stars' or 'Energon cells' that can be attached
over their Spark Crystals. Stars and weapons are red and pink for
Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
 The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Deluxe core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Stars, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

'''Deluxes'''
 Deluxe and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom
half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

'''Megas'''
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

'''Ultras'''
 Ultra Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

'''Supers'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)

'''Supremes'''
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

'''Roleplay'''
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
 A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
 A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

'''Deluxes'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

'''Megas'''
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

'''Ultras'''
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

'''Leaders'''
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

'''Role Play'''
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

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Transformers: Energon (toyline)

2008-03-07T02:47:49Z

18.96.6.48:

{{nav-energon}}

Following up on the highly successful ''Armada'', the '''''Energon''''' toyline carried over a number of characters in new forms, and added many newcomers as well.

[[Image:Hotshotenergontoy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Energon Hot Shot, a Deluxe Autobot.]]

The ''Energon'' line is dominated by the concept of combination, which pops up in numerous forms. Virtually every larger toy came with an "Energon weapon", a clear-colored assortment of accessories, which could peg into one another to form larger weapons. The Deluxe and Mega Autobots can combine with one another in pairs (top and bottom, a source of endless jokes in the fandom), while the Ultra class combines with a vehicular accessory to form a larger "brute" mode. The line's first Mini-Cons were two teams that could combine. And three [[combiner]] teams in the spirit of the [[Scramble City]] gestalts dominated the line's later waves.

The Energon weapons formed another of the line's main concepts, as the battle for control of Energon dominated the cartoon storyline. The clear Energon weapons feature standardized 5mm pegs that all but a few figures can hold, and the weapons could be pegged together in almost infinite combinations.

[[Image:Energon Cruellock toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cruellock, a Terrorcon.]]

A third concept was the Hyper-mode of the Decepticons, basically a series of flip- or fold-out weapons that could be deployed without the addition of Mini-Cons.

The line introduced two new ostensible factions, the Omnicons and Terrorcons, though in practice these were more subgroups of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively. They filled the Basic/Scout price point left vacant by the Mini-Con 3-packs of ''Armada''.

Nearly all alternate modes are futuristic vehicles or robotic animals. Robot modes are angular and mechanical-looking, continuing the G1-esque look started by Armada but refining it. Articulation rose almost to pre-''Armada'' levels, and the complexity required by some of the combining gimmicks brought forth ingenious and complex designs, though sometimes at the expense of the overall appearance of the toy.

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Scorponok, one of the line's many G1 homages.]]

''Energon'' began with a series of redecos of ''Armada'' toys, among them Tidal Wave, Treadbolt, and Ultra Magnus. These toys were meant as short-term filler till the main line toys were ready; hence they did not ship long and some -- particularly Ultra Magnus -- were difficult to find.

''Energon'' was saturated with frequent and obvious G1 references and homages. As in the Beast era, all new-mold figures have Spark Crystals to display their allegiance. As in ''Armada'', most have at least a few Mini-Con hardpoints. Two Mini-Con teams were part of the line, with Hasbro stating that the runaway success of the Mini-Cons in ''Armada'' caught them by surprise, and that more would be forthcoming in [[Cybertron (toyline)|future lines]].
{{-}}

==Autobots==

'''Omnicons'''
 The Basic-sized Omnicons and Terrorcons come with clear
Energon weapons and 'Energon stars' or 'Energon cells' that can be attached
over their Spark Crystals. Stars and weapons are red and pink for
Omnicons and green and yellow for Terrorcons.

*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (motorcycle)
*[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (communications truck)
*[[Strongarm |Energon Strongarm]] (jeep)
*[[Signal Flare]] (communications truck)
*[[Skyblast|Skyblast]] (space fighter)
*[[Strongarm]] (jeep)

'''Air Team'''
 The Air Team is one of three Scramble City-style combiners, in which four Basic-sized limbs join a Deluxe core. The Autobots had one such combiner; the Decepticons two. Each had a unique core design and two unique limbs. Each limb was recolored once to make the necessary four. The limb figures all came with add-on weapons and Energon Stars, cast in blue clear plastic, and these weapons formed the hands or feet of the combined robot.
*[[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]] (attack jet)
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] (bomber jet)
*[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] (attack jet)
*[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] (fighter jet)
*[[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]] (fighter jet)
''Combine to form [[Superion Maximus]].''

'''Deluxes'''
 Deluxe and Mega Autobots, besides transforming from vehicle to robot, can also become the top or bottom
half of a 'Powerlinx' combination robot. While it was not widely advertised, the two size classes can freely
inter-combine, with occasionally ludicrous results. The need to combine did compromise the articulation, stability, and appearance of many Autobot figures.
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (rally car)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Energon Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Kicker Jones|Energon Kicker]] (armored human) w/ [[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (sportscar)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (fire engine)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)
*[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]] (utility vehicle)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (TV van)

'''SWAT Team 2-Pack''' - ''K-Mart exclusive''
*[[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] (racing highway tractor)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (police racer)

'''Megas'''
*[[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]] (dune buggy)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (dune buggy)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Energon Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (SUV)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (space shuttle)
*[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]] (space shuttle)
*[[Treadbolt (Energon)|Treadbolt]] (bulldozer) w/ Minicon [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (buggy)
*[[Wing Saber]] (stealth bomber)
*[[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] (''Tyrannosaurus rex'')/[[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] (''Pteranodon'')

'''Ultras'''
 Ultra Autobots each include transforming accessories that form part of their vehicle modes; they can combine with these to form a 'Brute Mode'.
*[[Bulkhhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (helicopter)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] (halftrack construction vehicle)
*[[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]] (helicopter)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] (shuttle carrier) w/ Minicons [[Knock Out (Energon)|Knock Out]] (tractor cab), [[Astroscope]] (space station), [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter) and [[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

'''Supers'''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (tractor trailer)

'''Supremes'''
*[[Omega Sentinel]] (battleship/crane truck)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (battleship/crane truck)

'''Roleplay'''
*[[Energon Blaster]]

==Decepticons==

'''Terrorcons'''
*[[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Command Ravage]] (jaguar)
*[[Cruellock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (hawk)
*[[Doom-Lock]] (dinosaur)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] (Hercules beetle)

'''Construction Team'''
 A loose homage to the original [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.
*[[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] (front-end loader)
*[[Duststorm]] (mobile crane)
*[[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] (front-end loader)
*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] (hydraulic power shovel)
*[[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] (mobile crane)
''Combine to form [[Constructicon Maximus]].''

'''Destruction Team'''
 A loose homage to the original [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*[[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]] (missile truck)
*[[Blackout (Combiner)|Blackout]] (helicopter)
*[[Blight]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]] (anti-aircraft tank)
*[[Stormcloud (Energon)|Stormcloud]] (helicopter)
''Combine to form [[Bruticus Maximus]].''

'''Deluxes'''
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (helicopter) w/ Minicon [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (tank) - ''Kay Bee Toys exclusive''
*[[Demolishor]] (dump truck)
*[[Demolishor]] (tank) w/ Minicon [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (combat car) - ''Kay Bee toys exclusive''
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Energon Starscream]] (fighter jet)
*[[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] (motorcycle) w/ Minicons [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] and [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]]
*[[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] (submarine)
*[[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] (dual-cockpit fighter jet)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (snowcat)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (fighter jet)

'''Megas'''
*[[Alpha Quintesson]] (armored [[Quintesson]] alien)
*[[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (battle speedboat)
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] (tank/satellite)
*[[Six Shot]] (tank/satellite)

'''Ultras'''
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (scorpion based construction vehicle/jet)
*[[Tidal Wave]] (Dark Fleet) w/ Minicon [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (fighter jet)

'''Leaders'''
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] (space jet)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (space jet)

'''Role Play'''
*[[Megatron's Energon Sword]]

==Mini-Cons==

'''[[Energon Saber]]'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

*[[Energon Saber]] (combined form)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Perceptor]]'''
*[[Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)

*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (combined form)

==Miscellaneous==

'''Leader 2-Pack''' - ''Toys 'R' Us exclusive''
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Powerlinx Optimus Prime (Deluxe)]] (semi cab)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (Mega)]] (space jet)

'''Unicron'''
*[[Unicron]] (planet) w/ Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (moon)

[[Category:Toys]]
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