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Jazz (Kre-O)

2012-02-27T01:56:14Z

202.124.142.201: /* Kre-O */

{{faction|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Jazz}}
:''Jazz is an [[Autobot]] from the brick-based world of [[Kre-O]].''
[[Image:KreO toy Jazz.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]
'''Jazz''' is a particularly enthusiastic Autobot warrior, and hates that [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] has to be a killjoy all the time, what with their leader insisting on "restraint" all the time, when he just wants to get out there and fight [[Decepticon]]s. In his downtime, Jazz enjoys chilling with his crew at the [[Kreon]] bloxing clubs and watching demolition derbies. He also likes listening to his favorite tune, "Nothin' But A Bot Thing".

==Fiction==
Jazz was in the audience of a tag battle pitting [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] against [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}} He was in the audience of a dance competition too. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

==Toys==
===Kre-O===
* '''Jazz''' with Jazz and "Race Driver" Kreons (2011, 122 pieces)
: The Kre-O Jazz set is based primarily on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] in deco and headsculpt, but with [[Live-action film series|Movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]'s silver coloration. He transforms into a generic sports car that doesn't really look like either Jazz's alternate mode, with opening doors and a flip-up roof. Sadly, neither of these features is actually useful for inserting a driver (the gap left by opening the roof is too small, and the sides are blocked by unfortunately-placed horizontal bars), but at least the thought was there.

: The included Jazz Kreon is based directly on his ''Generation 1'' self, with his characteristic coloration and deco, "door wings," and a light gray gun that resembles a vastly simplified version of his [[photon rifle]]. The "Race Driver" Kreon wears a red and light gray racing suit and helmet. The set also includes a light gray baseball cap for the Race Driver, so he doesn't have to wear his helmet all the time. How thoughtful!

: This set shows signs of having been slightly redesigned late in production. Included among the pieces is a red seat which is not used in either mode; there is an obvious place where it "belongs" in the middle of the car's cabin, but it cannot actually fit there due to other parts interfering. (Interestingly enough, a certain other company's equivalent piece ''will'' fit, thanks to its slightly different design.) Similarly, there is a black sticker with "vent" detailing which the builder is never instructed to apply anywhere, though according to stock photography it is intended for Jazz's abdomen/pelvis section. Later releases of the set didn't include the seat but still retained the unused sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OJazz/jazz.htm More information on Kre-O Jazz at TFU.info]''

[[Category: Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category: Kreons]]

Kre-O

2012-02-13T07:31:57Z

202.124.142.201: /* Sets */

[[Image:Kre-Ologo.jpg|center|]]
[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]
'''Kre-O''' is a new play pattern expression of [[Hasbro]]'s best brands using quality construction bricks and mini-figurines. No, it's not ''[[Built to Rule]]''. It's especially not that thing that begins with an L! But it sure works with that thing that begins with an L.

L employees are asked to please not view this webpage.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called [[Kreon]]s are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched [[June 6]], [[2011]].

The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of ''Transformers'' aesthetics, while the ''Transformers'' Kreons are strongly based on the [[Sunbow]] animation designs. Though most of the toys feature heads designed directly from their ''Classics''/''Universe''/''Generations'' counterparts, a few kits feature heads taken from other sources, such as Megatron's head inspired by the Cybertronian form of [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' Megatron]]. And while Sentinel Prime's kit is clearly inspired by his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance, his head takes most of its cues from the vastly different ''Animated'' version of the character.

==Sets==
* '''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]''' ('''568''' pieces) w/ Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak, and two human motorcycle driver Kreons
: Optimus Prime's trailer can stow two motorcycles, which the humans can ride

* '''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]''' ('''381''' pieces) w/ Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime, and driver Kreons
: Sentinel Prime can be rebuilt from a red and black ''Dark of the Moon''-inspired robot mode to a fire truck

* '''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]''' (30668) ('''310''' pieces) w/ Megatron, Shockwave, human "Specialist" and human SWAT "Police" Kreon
: Megatron can be rebuilt into a gray semi-cab, based heavily on his appearance in the live-action movie [[Dark of the Moon]]. The robot mode head sculpt and overall robot mode coloration, however, is based on his [[Transformers: Animated]] appearance.

* '''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]''' (30667) ('''316''' pieces) w/ Starscream and human "Pilot" Kreons
: Starscream can transform into a jet somewhat resembling an F-14. His coloration and robot mode are heavily influenced by his original 1984 and Universe (2009) appearance.

* '''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]''' (31771) ('''220''' pieces) w/ Sideswipe and human "Driver" Kreons
: Sideswipe can be rebuilt into a red sportscar that somewhat homages his original Generation One appearance, but with additional detailing very loosely based on some of his movie-incarnation toys.

* '''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]''' (30662) ('''197''' pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons
: Ratchet can be rebuilt into an ambulance that strongly resembles his appearance in Transformers: Animated. The robot mode seems to be a mix of his original Generation One appearance as well as his Animated appearance.

* '''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (36421) ('''336''' pieces) w/ Bumblebee, Red Alert, and human "Driver" Kreons
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a Camaro-like muscle car, based on the live-action movies. The head sculpt is a mix of Bumblebee's various incarnations. The human "Driver" is strongly reminiscent of [[Sam Witwicky]] from the live-action movies.

===Basic Series===
* '''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]''' (31145) ('''119''' pieces) w/ Mirage and "Race Driver" Kreons
: Mirage can be rebuilt into an F-1 racer based heavily on Mirage's Generation One appearance.

* '''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]''' (31146) ('''122''' pieces) w/ Jazz and human "Race Driver" Kreons
: Jazz can be rebuilt into a silver sports car with red/blue stripes. The primary coloration of the car (silver/gray) is the same as the live-action movie, but the coloring of the trim pieces and additional sticker details are from the original Generation One appearance.

* '''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]''' (30690) ('''190''' pieces) w/ Prowl and human "SWAT Commander" Kreons
: Prowl can be rebuilt into a white police car with black trim, strongly reminiscent of his original incarnation in Generation One.

===Promotional Series===
* Smaller '''Optimus Prime''' (31143) ('''90''' pieces)
: Optimus can be rebuilt into a flat-nosed semi-tractor strongly reminiscent of his appearance of the Classics toyline. This kit does not include a Kreon.

* Smaller '''Bumblebee''' (31144) ('''74''' pieces)
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a small sports coupe. Does not include a Kreon. This form is based most heavily on Bumblebee's appearance in the Classics toyline.

* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at Botcon 2011. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

===Upcoming Releases===
{{comingsoontoy}}
* '''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]''' (36914) (? pieces) w/ Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], human "Foreman" and three human "Construction Worker" Kreons
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', each of whom can be rebuilt from construction vehicles into robots, or combined into the super robot Devastator. Devastator takes cues from both his Generation 1 and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnations. The set also contains a buildable "construction site" play environment.

* '''Decepticon Ambush''' (36954) ('''80''' pieces) w/ [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]] and three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] Kreons
: This set includes an Autobot all-terrain vehicle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Decepticon checkpoint" play environment.

* '''Cycle Chase''' (?, mock-up packaging shows 36954) ('''77''' pieces) w/ [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]] and three Autobot Trooper Kreons
: This set includes a Decepticon motorcycle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Autobot roadblock" play environment.

* '''Rotor Rage''' (36959) ('''217''' pieces) w/ [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], human "Commando" and human "ATV Driver" Kreons
: This set features '''Vortex''', who can be built as a robot or a helicopter, as well as a small red all-terrain vehicle.

* '''Street Showdown''' (38771) ('''273''' pieces) w/ [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], and two human "Driver" Kreons
: '''Wheeljack''' and '''Knock Out''' can each be built as a car or a robot. The mock-up packaging at Toy Fair identifies Knock Out as an Autobot, but he and Wheeljack are fighting anyway.

* '''Battle for Energon''' (98812) ('''379''' pieces) w/ [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], human "Security Guard" and human "Bank Robber" Kreons
: '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' battle around a buildable "bank" play environment in this set. Optimus can be rebuilt as his conventional longnose semi cab mode, whereas Megatron can now be rebuilt as a Cybertronic battle tank. The Optimus and Megatron Kreons included in this set are more ''Prime''-styled than their previous figures.

* '''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (98814) ('''257''' pieces) w/ Bumblebee, human "Driver", and two human "Security Guard" Kreons
: Stealth Bumblebee features a small robot-to-muscle car Bumblebee in his black-with-yellow "Stealth" coloration, as well as a buildable "military checkpoint" play environment and a bright green Decepticon motorcycle. The Bumblebee Kreon in this set is much more ''Prime''-styled than the previous one. The set also for some reason includes a bulldog ([[Bonecrusher (dog)|Bonecrusher]]?).

* Kreon '''Hound'''
: Shown loose at Botcon 2011, no indication on how he'll be released.

==Media==
===Videos===
A series of videos have been released on Hasbro's Kre-O website and on YouTube, featuring the wacky antics of the Kre-O Transformers and their Kreons:
*[[Last Bot Standing]]
*[[Bot Stars]]
*[[My Ride Is Better than Your Ride]]
*[[The Big Race]]
*[[A Gift For Megatron]]

===Games===
*[[Kre-O Transformers Konquest]]

==Notes==
* While the Kre-O bricks and such are compatible with L bricks, take care with mixing Kreon and Minifigure parts, particularly helmets. Full-coverage Kreon helmets like Optimus Prime's and Soundwave's are a bit tight, and getting a L Minifigure head out of them is exceedingly difficult. They'll pop off the neck before the helmet relinquishes the head. Open-face helmets like Starscream's, where you can get a "grip" on the head with the pad of your finger, should be fine.
* Apparently, Kre-O bricks are manufactured by Korean toy company [http://www.oxfordtoy.co.kr/ Oxford]<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/415032-transformers-kre-o-thoughts-19.html#post6288246 Transformers Kre-O - Thoughts? on TFW2005]</ref>.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/KREO YouTube page]
* [http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/2011-02-12-hasbro-transformers_N.htm Hasbro pushes into L***'s land with new blocks @ USATODAY.com]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

2012-02-13T07:14:58Z

202.124.142.201: /* Sets */

[[Image:Kre-Ologo.jpg|center|]]
[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]
'''Kre-O''' is a new play pattern expression of [[Hasbro]]'s best brands using quality construction bricks and mini-figurines. No, it's not ''[[Built to Rule]]''. It's especially not that thing that begins with an L! But it sure works with that thing that begins with an L.

L employees are asked to please not view this webpage.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called [[Kreon]]s are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched [[June 6]], [[2011]].

The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of ''Transformers'' aesthetics, while the ''Transformers'' Kreons are strongly based on the [[Sunbow]] animation designs. Though most of the toys feature heads designed directly from their ''Classics''/''Universe''/''Generations'' counterparts, a few kits feature heads taken from other sources, such as Megatron's head inspired by the Cybertronian form of [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' Megatron]]. And while Sentinel Prime's kit is clearly inspired by his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance, his head takes most of its cues from the vastly different ''Animated'' version of the character.

==Sets==
* '''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]''' (568 pieces) w/ Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak, and two human motorcycle driver Kreons
: Optimus Prime's trailer can stow two motorcycles, which the humans can ride

* '''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]''' (381 pieces) w/ Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime, and driver Kreons
: Sentinel Prime can be rebuilt from a red and black ''Dark of the Moon''-inspired robot mode to a fire truck

* '''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]''' (30668) (310 pieces) w/ Megatron, Shockwave, human "Specialist" and human SWAT "Police" Kreon
: Megatron can be rebuilt into a gray semi-cab, based heavily on his appearance in the live-action movie [[Dark of the Moon]]. The robot mode head sculpt and overall robot mode coloration, however, is based on his [[Transformers: Animated]] appearance.

* '''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]''' (30667) (316 pieces) w/ Starscream and human "Pilot" Kreons
: Starscream can transform into a jet somewhat resembling an F-14. His coloration and robot mode are heavily influenced by his original 1984 and Universe (2009) appearance.

* '''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]''' (31771) (220 pieces) w/ Sideswipe and human "Driver" Kreons
: Sideswipe can be rebuilt into a red sportscar that somewhat homages his original Generation One appearance, but with additional detailing very loosely based on some of his movie-incarnation toys.

* '''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]''' (30662) (197 pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons
: Ratchet can be rebuilt into an ambulance that strongly resembles his appearance in Transformers: Animated. The robot mode seems to be a mix of his original Generation One appearance as well as his Animated appearance.

* '''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (36421) (336 pieces) w/ Bumblebee, Red Alert, and human "Driver" Kreons
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a Camaro-like muscle car, based on the live-action movies. The head sculpt is a mix of Bumblebee's various incarnations. The human "Driver" is strongly reminiscent of [[Sam Witwicky]] from the live-action movies.

===Basic Series===
* '''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]''' (31145) (119 pieces) w/ Mirage and "Race Driver" Kreons
: Mirage can be rebuilt into an F-1 racer based heavily on Mirage's Generation One appearance.

* '''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]''' (31146) (122 pieces) w/ Jazz and human "Race Driver" Kreons
: Jazz can be rebuilt into a silver sports car with red/blue stripes. The primary coloration of the car (silver/gray) is the same as the live-action movie, but the coloring of the trim pieces and additional sticker details are from the original Generation One appearance.

* '''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]''' (30690) (190 pieces) w/ Prowl and human "SWAT Commander" Kreons
: Prowl can be rebuilt into a white police car with black trim, strongly reminiscent of his original incarnation in Generation One.

===Promotional Series===
* Smaller '''Optimus Prime''' (31143) (90 pieces)
: Optimus can be rebuilt into a flat-nosed semi-tractor strongly reminiscent of his appearance of the Classics toyline. This kit does not include a Kreon.

* Smaller '''Bumblebee''' (31144) (74 pieces)
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a small sports coupe. Does not include a Kreon. This form is based most heavily on Bumblebee's appearance in the Classics toyline.

* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at Botcon 2011. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

===Upcoming Releases===
{{comingsoontoy}}
* '''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]''' (36914) (? pieces) w/ Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], human "Foreman" and three human "Construction Worker" Kreons
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', each of whom can be rebuilt from construction vehicles into robots, or combined into the super robot Devastator. Devastator takes cues from both his Generation 1 and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnations. The set also contains a buildable "construction site" play environment.

* '''Decepticon Ambush''' (36954) (80 pieces) w/ [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]] and three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] Kreons
: This set includes an Autobot all-terrain vehicle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Decepticon checkpoint" play environment.

* '''Cycle Chase''' (?, mock-up packaging shows 36954) (77 pieces) w/ [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]] and three Autobot Trooper Kreons
: This set includes a Decepticon motorcycle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Autobot roadblock" play environment.

* '''Rotor Rage''' (36959) (217 pieces) w/ [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], human "Commando" and human "ATV Driver" Kreons
: This set features '''Vortex''', who can be built as a robot or a helicopter, as well as a small red all-terrain vehicle.

* '''Street Showdown''' (38771) (273 pieces) w/ [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], and two human "Driver" Kreons
: '''Wheeljack''' and '''Knock Out''' can each be built as a car or a robot. The mock-up packaging at Toy Fair identifies Knock Out as an Autobot, but he and Wheeljack are fighting anyway.

* '''Battle for Energon''' (98812) (379 pieces) w/ [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], human "Security Guard" and human "Bank Robber" Kreons
: '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' battle around a buildable "bank" play environment in this set. Optimus can be rebuilt as his conventional longnose semi cab mode, whereas Megatron can now be rebuilt as a Cybertronic battle tank. The Optimus and Megatron Kreons included in this set are more ''Prime''-styled than their previous figures.

* '''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (98814) (257 pieces) w/ Bumblebee, human "Driver", and two human "Security Guard" Kreons
: Stealth Bumblebee features a small robot-to-muscle car Bumblebee in his black-with-yellow "Stealth" coloration, as well as a buildable "military checkpoint" play environment and a bright green Decepticon motorcycle. The Bumblebee Kreon in this set is much more ''Prime''-styled than the previous one. The set also for some reason includes a bulldog ([[Bonecrusher (dog)|Bonecrusher]]?).

* Kreon '''Hound'''
: Shown loose at Botcon 2011, no indication on how he'll be released.

==Media==
===Videos===
A series of videos have been released on Hasbro's Kre-O website and on YouTube, featuring the wacky antics of the Kre-O Transformers and their Kreons:
*[[Last Bot Standing]]
*[[Bot Stars]]
*[[My Ride Is Better than Your Ride]]
*[[The Big Race]]
*[[A Gift For Megatron]]

===Games===
*[[Kre-O Transformers Konquest]]

==Notes==
* While the Kre-O bricks and such are compatible with L bricks, take care with mixing Kreon and Minifigure parts, particularly helmets. Full-coverage Kreon helmets like Optimus Prime's and Soundwave's are a bit tight, and getting a L Minifigure head out of them is exceedingly difficult. They'll pop off the neck before the helmet relinquishes the head. Open-face helmets like Starscream's, where you can get a "grip" on the head with the pad of your finger, should be fine.
* Apparently, Kre-O bricks are manufactured by Korean toy company [http://www.oxfordtoy.co.kr/ Oxford]<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/415032-transformers-kre-o-thoughts-19.html#post6288246 Transformers Kre-O - Thoughts? on TFW2005]</ref>.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/KREO YouTube page]
* [http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/2011-02-12-hasbro-transformers_N.htm Hasbro pushes into L***'s land with new blocks @ USATODAY.com]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Human Alliance

2011-12-13T08:31:43Z

202.124.142.201: /* Notes */

[[Image:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee%26Sam.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's being paid millions, gets top billing in an incredibly ginormous summer action movie, and is getting offers out the wazoo, yet this is all [[Shia LaBeouf]] will get in the merchandising department.]]

'''Human Alliance''' is an assortment introduced in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]]. The Transformers in this assortment are accurate scale recreations of licensed vehicles with operating doors and realistic interiors. These sets also include a [[human]]/humanoid figure who can sit inside the [[alternate mode]] or be attached to one of several positions on the robot mode. There is also a weapon accessory for the human to operate in this mode.

The Human Alliance toys continued through the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]], and was expanded to include smaller, [[Triple Changer|triple-changing]] vehicles for ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance|Sam Witwicky]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance|Sideswipe]] / [[Robert Epps#Human Alliance|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Autobot Skids]] / [[Mikaela Banes]]/[[Arcee (Movie)#Human Alliance|Arcee]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Barricade (Movie)#Human Alliance|Barricade]] / [[Frenzy (Movie)#Human Alliance|Frenzy]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Mudflap]] / [[Seymour Simmons#Human Alliance|Agent Simmons]] / [[Chromia (ROTF)#HumanAlliance|Chromia]]
}}
===Transformers (2010 toyline)===
[[Image:TF2010 HumanAlliance Jazz&Lennox.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Jazz]]
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance 2|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance 2|Sam Witwicky]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Human Alliance|Autobot Jazz]] / [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance 2|Shadow Blade Sideswipe]] / [[Mikaela Banes#Human Alliance 2|Mikaela Banes]]
}}
===Dark of the Moon===
=====Basic=====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:DOTM_Icepick_SgtChaos_toy.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Basic Sergeant Chaos with Icepick]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Major Tungsten]] / [[Thunderhead]]
*[[Private Dedcliff]] / [[Sandstorm (DOTM)|Sandstorm]]
*[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]]
*[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)|Spike Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Major Sparkplug]] / [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]]
*[[Sergeant Noble]] / [[Tailpipe]] & [[Pinpointer (DOTM)|Pinpointer ]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Master Disaster (DOTM)|Master Disaster]] / [[Drag Strip (DOTM)|Decepticon Drag Strip]]
*[[Major Altitude]] / [[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sergeant Detour]] / [[Reverb (DOTM)|Reverb]]
*[[Sergeant Cahnay]] / [[Crosshairs (DOTM)|Crosshairs]]
}}

{{-}}

=====Human Alliance=====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:DOTM_HumanAlliance_Bumblebee_Sam.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Bumblebee]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance 3|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance 3|Sam Witwicky]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance 2|Autobot Skids]] / [[Elita-One (Movie)#Human Alliance|Elita-1]] / [[Robert Epps#Human Alliance 2|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] / [[Sergeant Recon]]

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] / [[Sergeant Detour]]
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]] / [[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]] & [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Laserbeak]]

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Multi-packs====
*"Flash Freeze Assault" contains:
{{collist|3|
:*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance 3|Sideswipe]]
:*[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]]
}}
{{-}}

*"Autobot Daredevil Squad" contains:
{{collist|3|
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*[[Sam Witwicky#Daredevil|Sam Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]]
}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Human Alliance Arcee was purposefully designed to look like another motorcycle that Mikaela briefly used in ''Revenge of the Fallen''<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65426 Hasbro December 09 Q&A, AllSpark]</ref>, and as a result, doesn't look much like herself. Chromia uses Arcee's actual design in both modes, only in blue.
*Due to the enormous workload the [[TakaraTomy]] designers were under, [[Shogo Hasui]] was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for the Human Alliance subset. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a 2007 ''[[Movie (toyline)|Transformers]]'' Voyager class [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array. He revealed that the line's requirements stated that the robot modes only needed to have a passing resemblance to the movie design, jokingly stating that he had "accidentally" created a well-made Bumblebee robot mode.<ref name="Generations 3">TakaraTomy designer interview in ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3'' [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/281700-takaratomy-staff-interview-rotf-human-alliance-gravity-bots-more.html Translated interview on TFW2005.com]</ref>
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] would have been the next Human Alliance figures after Bumblebee, but this was changed to Sideswipe and Skids due to the large size of Ironhide and Ratchet's vehicle modes.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*The relatively small sizes of Skids and Mudflap was the main reason for the inclusion of Arcee and Chromia.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*[[Hisashi Yuki]] took over the Human Alliance line after Bumblebee.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Since when is Frenzy a human? Mind you, 'Humanoid Alliance' doesn't roll off the tongue so well.
*The Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes figures included in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] lineup are entirely new sculpts compared to the figures from the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' assortment. They're slightly smaller and thus in line with the Lennox figure available with Jazz, who is also smaller than Sideswipe's Epps. The DOTM Human Alliance toys also have the smaller human figures, so it appears this will be the new standard. Unfortunately, all of the basic transformers were designed to match the original human scale, as evident in the promotional images, so the new smaller humans all look like their riding oversized vehicles.
*Although the smaller triple-changers are referred to as Basic figures, a tag previously given to the Scout size class or the one between Legends and Scouts, most of the figures are on par with the smaller DOTM Deluxes. The exception is Tailpipe, who is Scout-sized, due to the inclusion of Pinpointer.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category: Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category: Gimmicks]]
[[Category: Human Alliance| ]]
[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category: Transformers (2010)]]

Human Alliance

2011-12-13T08:30:03Z

202.124.142.201: /* Notes */

[[Image:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee%26Sam.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's being paid millions, gets top billing in an incredibly ginormous summer action movie, and is getting offers out the wazoo, yet this is all [[Shia LaBeouf]] will get in the merchandising department.]]

'''Human Alliance''' is an assortment introduced in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline]]. The Transformers in this assortment are accurate scale recreations of licensed vehicles with operating doors and realistic interiors. These sets also include a [[human]]/humanoid figure who can sit inside the [[alternate mode]] or be attached to one of several positions on the robot mode. There is also a weapon accessory for the human to operate in this mode.

The Human Alliance toys continued through the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]], and was expanded to include smaller, [[Triple Changer|triple-changing]] vehicles for ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance|Sam Witwicky]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance|Sideswipe]] / [[Robert Epps#Human Alliance|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Autobot Skids]] / [[Mikaela Banes]]/[[Arcee (Movie)#Human Alliance|Arcee]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Barricade (Movie)#Human Alliance|Barricade]] / [[Frenzy (Movie)#Human Alliance|Frenzy]]
}}
'''Wave 5'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Mudflap]] / [[Seymour Simmons#Human Alliance|Agent Simmons]] / [[Chromia (ROTF)#HumanAlliance|Chromia]]
}}
===Transformers (2010 toyline)===
[[Image:TF2010 HumanAlliance Jazz&Lennox.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Jazz]]
'''Wave 1'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance 2|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance 2|Sam Witwicky]]
*[[Jazz (Movie)#Human Alliance|Autobot Jazz]] / [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance 2|Shadow Blade Sideswipe]] / [[Mikaela Banes#Human Alliance 2|Mikaela Banes]]
}}
===Dark of the Moon===
=====Basic=====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:DOTM_Icepick_SgtChaos_toy.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Basic Sergeant Chaos with Icepick]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Major Tungsten]] / [[Thunderhead]]
*[[Private Dedcliff]] / [[Sandstorm (DOTM)|Sandstorm]]
*[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]]
*[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)|Spike Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Major Sparkplug]] / [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]]
*[[Sergeant Noble]] / [[Tailpipe]] & [[Pinpointer (DOTM)|Pinpointer ]]
}}
'''Wave 3'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Master Disaster (DOTM)|Master Disaster]] / [[Drag Strip (DOTM)|Decepticon Drag Strip]]
*[[Major Altitude]] / [[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]
}}
'''Wave 4'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Sergeant Detour]] / [[Reverb (DOTM)|Reverb]]
*[[Sergeant Cahnay]] / [[Crosshairs (DOTM)|Crosshairs]]
}}

{{-}}

=====Human Alliance=====
'''Wave 1'''
[[Image:DOTM_HumanAlliance_Bumblebee_Sam.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Bumblebee]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance 3|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance 3|Sam Witwicky]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance 2|Autobot Skids]] / [[Elita-One (Movie)#Human Alliance|Elita-1]] / [[Robert Epps#Human Alliance 2|Tech Sergeant Epps]]
}}
'''Wave 2'''
*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] / [[Sergeant Recon]]

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] / [[Sergeant Detour]]
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]] / [[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]] & [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Laserbeak]]

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Multi-packs====
*"Flash Freeze Assault" contains:
{{collist|3|
:*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Human Alliance 3|Sideswipe]]
:*[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]]
}}
{{-}}

*"Autobot Daredevil Squad" contains:
{{collist|3|
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
:*[[Sam Witwicky#Daredevil|Sam Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]]
}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Human Alliance Arcee was purposefully designed to look like another motorcycle that Mikaela briefly used in ''Revenge of the Fallen''<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65426 Hasbro December 09 Q&A, AllSpark]</ref>, and as a result, doesn't look much like herself. Chromia uses Arcee's actual design in both modes, only in blue.
*Due to the enormous workload the [[TakaraTomy]] designers were under, [[Shogo Hasui]] was by default the one assigned to present a proof-of-concept prototype for the Human Alliance subset. He rapidly created the proof-of-concept model using a 2007 ''[[Movie (toyline)|Transformers]]'' Voyager class [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] toy with a new shoulder (that turned into a seat for the human passenger in either mode), a new left forearm (which turned into a motorcycle) and a new gigantic weapons array. He revealed that the line's requirements stated that the robot modes only needed to have a passing resemblance to the movie design, jokingly stating that he had "accidentally" created a well-made Bumblebee robot mode.<ref name="Generations 3">TakaraTomy designer interview in ''Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 3'' [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/281700-takaratomy-staff-interview-rotf-human-alliance-gravity-bots-more.html Translated interview on TFW2005.com]</ref>
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] would have been the next Human Alliance figures after Bumblebee, but this was changed to Sideswipe and Skids due to the large size of Ironhide and Ratchet's vehicle modes.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*The relatively small sizes of Skids and Mudflap was the main reason for the inclusion of Arcee and Chromia.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*[[Hisashi Yuki]] took over the Human Alliance line after Bumblebee.<ref name="Generations 3"/>
*Since when is Frenzy a human? Mind you, 'Humanoid Alliance' doesn't roll off the tongue so well.
*The Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes figures included in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] lineup are entirely new sculpts compared to the figures from the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' assortment. They're slightly smaller and thus in line with the Lennox figure available with Jazz, who is also smaller than Sideswipe's Epps. The DOTM Human Alliance toys also have the smaller human figures, so it appears this will be the new standard. Unfortunately, all of the basic transformers were designed to match the original human scale, as evident in their box art, so the new smaller humans all look like their riding oversized vehicles.
*Although the smaller triple-changers are referred to as Basic figures, a tag previously given to the Scout size class or the one between Legends and Scouts, most of the figures are on par with the smaller DOTM Deluxes. The exception is Tailpipe, who is Scout-sized, due to the inclusion of Pinpointer.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category: Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category: Gimmicks]]
[[Category: Human Alliance| ]]
[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category: Transformers (2010)]]

Haywire (Targetmaster)

2011-07-08T06:09:24Z

202.124.142.201: /* United */

{{factions|autobot|minicon}}
:''Haywire is an [[Autobot]]-aligned [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Rebirth2 HaywireTargetmaster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I think we got to Scatman's Land.]]
One of the younger Nebulans to [[binary bonding|binary bond]] to a Transformer, '''Haywire''' is very much of the "act first, think later"-impulsive-teenage mold. In that respect, the relationship between Haywire and his partner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] is one where they get on like a house on fire, but also a classic example of the lack of planning in the early stages of Targetmasters bonding for how effective a combat team they would make. Transforming into an electro-laser cannon, Haywire is just as hyperactive as his partner in combat, often more concerned with how often he fires than where he's aiming or how effective his shots are.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
Haywire was among those Nebulans who joined the Autobots and binary-bonded to Transformers—in his case, Blurr—to defend his planet from the [[Decepticon]] forces, first seeing action in the Autobots' unsuccessful defense of [[the Nursery]]. Shortly afterwards, the Autobot forces fled to join those on Earth in an attempt to lure their enemies away and save [[Nebulos]] from further harm. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!|Brothers in Armor!!}}

Haywire and Blurr went along with the other Autobot Targetmasters selected to accompany [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to Earth to rescue [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], brother of the newly binary-bonded [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], who proceeded to [[Introdump|introduce]] his team to his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|father]]. The group's rescue attempt at the Decepticons [[Club Con|island base]] was ultimately unsuccessful. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!|The Desert Island of Space!}}

{{picsneeded|Comic appearances}}

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese)
[[Image:Rebirth2 HaywireNebulon.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm Green, but not Big & Mean.]]
A member of [[Gort]]'s group of freedom fighters, Haywire took part in an ambush to capture beings whom the Nebulans assumed were Hive machines. He was quick to notice that the machines had humans with them and, as it turned out, the machines were actually heroic Autobots. Haywire mused aloud that if they had the physical power of the Autobots, the Hive machines would be no problem. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

When the Autobots stole Targetmaster technology from the Decepticons, Haywire volunteered to be binary bonded to Blurr. He greeted the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to [[Nebulos]] by boasting about his ability to hit a target from a distance of four thousand yards. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Like the other Nebulans, he traveled to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the Autobots, and helped to close the [[plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] and bring a new [[Golden Age]] to the planet. Afterward, they returned to Nebulos to rid the planet of the Hive's machines. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

{{--}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1-toy Haywire.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Blurr''' (Targetmaster, 1987)

: Haywire was first released in 1987, boxed with the [[Blurr (G1)#Targetmaster|Targetmaster version of Blurr]]; he is a small humanoid in robot armor that transforms into an "electro-laser cannon". Like most Targetmaster weapons, his transformation is simple; just fold his legs up, and the barrels of his gun form are revealed. Haywire could be placed in either of Blurr's hands or in a plug just in front of his windshield. This resulted in a noticeable difference between Blurr's Targetmaster mold and his earlier release: his hands and chestpiece needed to be [[retool]]ed to add [[5mm post|peg-holes]] large enough to accommodate his new partner.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Blurr/blurr.htm More information on Haywire (with Blurr at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===United===
[[Image:United-toy Haywire.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You'd think a sniper'd want a better grip on his gun...]]
*'''Haywire''' (Targetmaster Micron, [[December 28|12-28]]-2010)

: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]], Haywire transforms from robot mode a hand-held rifle. He was only available at Yamada Denki stores with the purchase of over 3000 yen worth of ''[[United (toyline)|United]]'' product, and is meant to compliment the [[Blurr (G1)#United|''United'' Blurr toy]], even though Blurr's grip on Haywire is pretty loose.

: His instructions only show the hand-held mode, but as he is a ''Power Core Combiners'' Mini-Con mold, he can also be converted into anti-aircraft artillery meant for vehicle-mode use (attached by his [[Powerlinx]] socket), plus an "armor" mode that connects to a ''Power Core Combiners'' [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] toy's chest or back-mounted [[Powerlinx]] plug for use in either of their robot modes.

: This mold was also used to make [[Darkray]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Haywire''' (ヘイワイヤー ''Heiwaiyā'')

[[Category: Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category: Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Nebulans]]
[[Category: Targetmasters]]
[[Category: United characters]]

Caliburst (PCC)

2011-07-08T06:07:51Z

202.124.142.201: /* Power Core Combiners */

{{faction|autobot|minicon}}
{{disambig2|the Power Core Combiners Mini-Con|the Generation 1 Targetmaster|Caliburst (G1)}}
:''Caliburst is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] series.''

[[Image:PCC-toy Caliburst.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]

'''Caliburst''' is partnered to [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]], and must endure the larger Autobot's endless kvetching. One would think that the sheer amount of power the little bot provides Huffer would brighten his mood, but apparently not.

==Toys==
===Power Core Combiners===
*'''Huffer with Caliburst''' (Commander Class, 2010)

: Part of the first wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures, Caliburst was only available with his larger partner Huffer. He transforms from robot mode to two different cannon configurations; an anti-aircraft form meant for vehicle-mode use, or a longer mode for hand-held (or arm-mounted) use. He also has an "armor" mode that connects to a Commander's chest- or back-mounted [[Powerlinx]] plug for use in either of their robot modes.

: This mold was also used to make [[Darkray]] and ''United'' [[Haywire]].

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Huffer with Caliburst was one of the figures distributed.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Caliburst/caliburst.htm More information on Caliburst at TFU.info]''

[[Category: Power Core Combiners Autobots]]
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Power Core Combiners

2011-07-08T06:06:02Z

202.124.142.201: /* Commander 2-packs */

{{disambig2|the real-world toyline|the in-fiction technology|Power Core Combination}}

[[Image:PCCLogo.jpg|center]]

'''Power Core Combiners''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toylines.

The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.

Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy|previous]] [[Classics (2006)|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In vehicle mode, a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In robot mode, a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.

The drones are similar to ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.

Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Movie continuity]] via ''[[Cyber Missions]]''.

==Fiction==
The toys' packaging presents a simple storyline about [[Power Core Combination]] technology being found on [[Earth]]. A more robust account was published in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 32|Collectors' Club magazine #32]]. As of yet there has been no narrative fiction, only summaries and [[bio]]s.

===Place in continuity===
As for which larger continuity family (if any) this fits into, clues are scant and contradictory. The strongest evidence appears to suggest the [[live-action film series]]:
* The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)|live-action version.]]
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart , even referencing his origin as an [[AllSpark Mutation]].
* [[Smolder]] has made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9|movie-related fiction]].
* [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.

However, other elements seem to hint towards [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]:
* [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]]'s bio says that he's "just as inclined to grumble as he's ever been,"<ref name=hufferbio>Huffer's on-package bio</ref> implying that he is a preexisting, familiar character. There are only [[Huffer (disambiguation)|a few Huffers]], and this points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)|the original]].
* While less explicit, several characters have bios that are too similar to same-named characters in the [[Generation 1 continuity family]] to be a coincidence. [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] is good at [[Leadfoot (G2)|infiltrating Decepticon bases]], [[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] is [[Sledge (G1)|noted for his loyalty and love of destruction]], [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] wants to [[Icepick (G1)|scrap the obsolete]], and [[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] is [[Stakeout (G1)|a former ''loose cannon cop on the edge'' who has since mellowed out]]. Compare this to what [[Sea Spray]] got.

[[Hasbro]]'s official stance on the matter is that ''Power Core Combiners'' are not tied to any particular continuity family.<ref name=continuityqa /> This is in keeping with the company's recent apparent reluctance to tie its toylines to specific universes, and can be interpreted as "both," "neither," or not actually even an answer. Any conclusions are [[Personal canon|up to the reader to make.]]

==Toys==
===Power Core Combiners===
====Commander 2-packs====
[[Image:PCC-toy Smolder.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Smolder...]]
[[Image:PCC-toy Chopster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|... and his pack-in partner Chopster.]]

Each 2-pack contains a roughly-Scout-class-sized Commander figure as well as a partner Mini-Con.

Commanders transform from a robot to vehicle mode, as well as a "power up" torso-mode that can be combined with any of the drone sets from the 5-packs (see below). Commanders also have standard Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs, so they are compatible with ''any'' Mini-Cons, not just their pack-in partners.

Mini-Cons have multiple configurations to enhance their larger partners. Each one transforms from a robot to "armor" that any Commander can use (though with limited usefulness on the 5-pack Commander molds due to placement of their Powerlinx plugs). They also have weapon modes; most have separate configurations for Commanders' robot and alternate modes, though a few only really have one that works on both.

'''Wave 1'''
* [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] (semi cab) and [[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]] (anti-aircraft cannon/rifle)
* [[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] (rescue helicopter) and [[Backwind]] (winch/rifle)
* [[Smolder]] (fire department brush truck) and [[Chopster]] (flamethrower/axe)

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] (arctic vehicle) and [[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw]] (missile launcher)
* [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] (F1 racer) and [[Pinpoint]] (engine-cannon/rifle)
* [[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]] (rockwheel trencher construction vehicle) and [[Throttler]] (drill)

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Windburn]] (rescue helicopter) and [[Darkray]] (anti-aircraft cannon/rifle)
* [[Darkstream]] (stealth jet) and [[Razorbeam]] (cannon/axe)
* [[Steelshot]] (cannon truck) and [[Beacon]] (winch/rifle)

'''Wave 4'''
* [[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]] (tank) and [[Groundspike]] (mine plow/claw)
* [[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]] (fighter jet) and [[Airlift (PCC)|Airlift]] (gun emplacement)

'''Wave 5'''
* [[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]] (speedboat) and [[Waterlog (PCC)|Waterlog]] (gun emplacement)
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] (monster truck) and [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]] (missile launcher)
{{-}}

====5-packs====
[[Image:PCC-toy Bombshock.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Bombshock...]]
[[Image:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...and his Combaticons.]]

Each 5-pack contains a Commander and four drone-units.

Unlike the Commanders designed for the 2-packs, most (if not all) of the Commanders designed originally for the 5-packs do not have Powerlinx hardpoints that normally function for the 2-pack Mini-Cons' armor modes while in their standard Commander robot modes. However, these Commanders' power up modes allow for the proper placement of their Powerlix hardpoints.

The drones each [[Automorph Technology|automatically transform]] into a super-robot limb when they are attached to the bright blue connector points on any Commander's "power up" mode, and snap back to drone-mode once removed. Arm-drones and leg-drones cannot swap functions; they ''can'' be attached to each others' connection points, but arms will always be arms and legs will always be legs. Each drone also has Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] [[peg|hardpoint]]s.

'''Wave 1'''
* [[Bombshock (PCC)|Bombshock]] (cannon truck) with [[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticon]] drones
* [[Skyburst]] (stealth jet) with [[Aerialbot (PCC)|Aerialbots]] drones

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Double Clutch (PCC)|Double Clutch]] (sports car) with [[Rallybot]] drones
* [[Mudslinger (PCC)|Mudslinger]] (monster truck) with [[Destructicon (PCC)|Destructicon]] drones

'''Wave 3'''
* [[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]] (fire response truck) with [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobot]] drones
* [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (semi cab) with [[Destron (PCC)|Destron]] drones

'''Wave 4'''
* [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]] (bulldozer) with [[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicon]] drones
* [[Grimstone]] (''Styracosaurus'') with [[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobot]] drones

'''Wave 5'''
* [[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]] (F1 racer) with [[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticon]] drones
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Exclusive value packs====
'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
* Skyburst with Aerialbots (Includes Skyburst, Searchlight, Backwind, and the Aerialbots)

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:Power Core Combiners| ]]

X-Gunner

2011-04-29T07:07:02Z

202.124.142.201: /* Robot Masters */

{{Factions|decepticon|autobot}}
:''X-Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:X-Gunner-cardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Please disregard the rocket. I'll just punch you instead.]]

'''X-Gunner''' (イクスガンナー ''Ikusuganā'') is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the very ''best'' in combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with the [[Autobot]] [[Cyberjet]] [[Delta Seeker]]. X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.

There can be only one.

==Fiction==
===''Robot Masters'' online comic===
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Wingstun]] and X-Gunner approached the patrolling Autobots [[Optimus Primal]], [[R-Blade]] and Delta Seeker, and apparently wanted to have a test of air-speed. Leaving Optimus in their wake, the five jet-form Transformers took off, with the Decepticons ahead. R-Blade used a special spinning technique to get ahead of the Decepticons and generated a smokescreen, giving Delta Seeker the chance to knock all three out of the sky.

==Toys==
===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RM-toy_XGunner.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I used to be a gunner.]]

*'''Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner''' (Two-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-20'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]] mold, X-Gunner transforms into a forward-swept-wing fighter jet resembling a [[Wikipedia:Sukhoi Su-47|Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut]]. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher. He was available only in a two-pack with the Autobot [[Delta Seeker]].

: His jet mode somewhat resembles the G.I. Joe vehicle Conquest X-30, which is not only based on the same fighter jet, but also has a gray body, striped lines along it's side and carries yellow missiles.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' incarnation of the former [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]], the ''Generation 2'' former Decepticon [[Strafe (G2)|Strafe]], as well as the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of Space Case.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/X-Gunner/x-gunner.htm More information on X-Gunner at TFU.info]''

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X-Gunner

2011-04-29T07:06:33Z

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:''X-Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:X-Gunner-cardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Please disregard the rocket. I'll just punch you instead.]]

'''X-Gunner''' (イクスガンナー ''Ikusuganā'') is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the very ''best'' in combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with the [[Autobot]] [[Cyberjet]] [[Delta Seeker]]. X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.

There can be only one.

==Fiction==
===''Robot Masters'' online comic===
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Wingstun]] and X-Gunner approached the patrolling Autobots [[Optimus Primal]], [[R-Blade]] and Delta Seeker, and apparently wanted to have a test of air-speed. Leaving Optimus in their wake, the five jet-form Transformers took off, with the Decepticons ahead. R-Blade used a special spinning technique to get ahead of the Decepticons and generated a smokescreen, giving Delta Seeker the chance to knock all three out of the sky.

==Toys==
===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RM-toy_XGunner.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I used to be a gunner.]]

*'''Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner''' (Two-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-20'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]] mold, X-Gunner transforms into a forward-swept-wing fighter jet resembling a [[Wikipedia:Sukhoi Su-47|Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut]]. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher. He was available only in a two-pack with the Autobot [[Delta Seeker]].

His jet mode somewhat resembles the G.I. Joe vehicle Conquest X-30, which is not only based on the same fighter jet, but also has a gray body, striped lines along it's side and carries yellow missiles.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' incarnation of the former [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]], the ''Generation 2'' former Decepticon [[Strafe (G2)|Strafe]], as well as the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of Space Case.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/X-Gunner/x-gunner.htm More information on X-Gunner at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Cyberjets]]
[[Category:Gunners]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category: Robot Masters Autobots]]
[[Category: Robot Masters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]