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Reveal the Shield

2011-01-21T04:10:45Z

205.206.109.115:

[[Image:RevealTheShield.jpg|center]]

'''Reveal the Shield''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] that began in November [[2010]]. As a toy line with loosely defined fiction [[continuity]], it's both a continuation of the ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' segment of the 2010 ''Transformers'' line (which itself was a continuation of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toy line) and one of the spiritual successors of the 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line. Confusingly, it runs concurrently with the ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, which is ''also'' a ''Classics'' successor. Supposedly, the main reason for this is Hasbro's desire to get out as much "Classic"-related product as possible, so the decision which line specific toys are released in seems arbitrary. In some cases, a [[redeco]] or [[retool]] of a ''Reveal the Shield'' toy is even released under the ''Generations'' banner or vice versa.

The main difference between ''Reveal the Shield'' and ''Generations'', aside from the packaging, is the former's use of [[rubsign]]s (last seen in ''Classics''), which reveal the [[character]]'s true allegiance, much like the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] toys.

Because the entire theme of this subline is (at least theoretically) not knowing the allegiance of the figures until you press(?) the rubsign, characters who previously needed "Autobot" or "Decepticon" in front of their name for [[trademark]] purposes have instead been given unique and different (and usually more appropriate) descriptive words added to their names to keep their allegiance a closely guarded ultra secret mystery. At least to anyone who hasn't paid any attention at all to any Transformers fiction or merchandise in the past 25 years or so—or doesn't read the [[bio]]s on the back of the packaging, which ''do'' use the "Autobot" prefixes in some cases.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]] -> Special Ops Jazz
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] -> Turbo Tracks
*[[Grapple|Autobot Grapple]] -> Solar Storm Grappel
*[[Rumble (G1)|Decepticon Rumble]] -> Demolition Rumble

==Toyline==
====Legends Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Gold Bumblebee]] (redeco of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' Legends Bumblebee - homage to Goldbug).

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]]
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Scout Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Chopsaw]] (Brimstone redeco)
{{comingsoontoy}}

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Rumble (G1)|Demolition Rumble]]
downshift (hubcap redeco)
frenzy
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Deluxe Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Fallback]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]])
*[[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (redeco/retool of [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]])
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Special Ops Jazz]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]]

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (new sculpt based on ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' "Laser" Optimus Prime)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (minor redeco of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee)
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Grapple|Solar Storm Grappel]] (redeco/retool of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]])
*[[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]]
*[[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]])

'''Wave 2'''
*[[Deep Dive]] (redeco of ''[[Sea Spray]]'')
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Two-pack====

*"Battle in Space" two pack includes:
:*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]] (Deluxe class ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toy, with deco from ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (Deluxe class ''Universe'' toy, with deco from "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*Also includes: Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]], [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic book.
{{-}}

[[Category:Transformers (2010)]]

Reveal the Shield

2011-01-21T04:10:06Z

205.206.109.115:

Reveal the Shield

2011-01-21T04:05:39Z

205.206.109.115:

[[Image:RevealTheShield.jpg|center]]

'''Reveal the Shield''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] that began in November [[2010]]. As a toy line with loosely defined fiction [[continuity]], it's both a continuation of the ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' segment of the 2010 ''Transformers'' line (which itself was a continuation of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toy line) and one of the spiritual successors of the 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line. Confusingly, it runs concurrently with the ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, which is ''also'' a ''Classics'' successor. Supposedly, the main reason for this is Hasbro's desire to get out as much "Classic"-related product as possible, so the decision which line specific toys are released in seems arbitrary. In some cases, a [[redeco]] or [[retool]] of a ''Reveal the Shield'' toy is even released under the ''Generations'' banner or vice versa.

The main difference between ''Reveal the Shield'' and ''Generations'', aside from the packaging, is the former's use of [[rubsign]]s (last seen in ''Classics''), which reveal the [[character]]'s true allegiance, much like the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] toys.

Because the entire theme of this subline is (at least theoretically) not knowing the allegiance of the figures until you press(?) the rubsign, characters who previously needed "Autobot" or "Decepticon" in front of their name for [[trademark]] purposes have instead been given unique and different (and usually more appropriate) descriptive words added to their names to keep their allegiance a closely guarded ultra secret mystery. At least to anyone who hasn't paid any attention at all to any Transformers fiction or merchandise in the past 25 years or so—or doesn't read the [[bio]]s on the back of the packaging, which ''do'' use the "Autobot" prefixes in some cases.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]] -> Special Ops Jazz
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] -> Turbo Tracks
*[[Grapple|Autobot Grapple]] -> Solar Storm Grappel
*[[Rumble (G1)|Decepticon Rumble]] -> Demolition Rumble

==Toyline==
====Legends Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Gold Bumblebee]] (redeco of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' Legends Bumblebee - homage to Goldbug).

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]]
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Scout Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Chopsaw]] (Brimstone redeco)
{{comingsoontoy}}

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Rumble (G1)|Demolition Rumble]]
downshift (hubcap redeco)
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Deluxe Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Fallback]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]])
*[[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (redeco/retool of [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]])
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Special Ops Jazz]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]]

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (new sculpt based on ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' "Laser" Optimus Prime)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (minor redeco of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee)
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Grapple|Solar Storm Grappel]] (redeco/retool of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]])
*[[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]]
*[[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]])

'''Wave 2'''
*[[Deep Dive]] (redeco of ''[[Sea Spray]]'')
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Two-pack====

*"Battle in Space" two pack includes:
:*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]] (Deluxe class ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toy, with deco from ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (Deluxe class ''Universe'' toy, with deco from "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*Also includes: Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]], [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic book.
{{-}}

[[Category:Transformers (2010)]]

Reveal the Shield

2011-01-21T04:03:57Z

205.206.109.115:

[[Image:RevealTheShield.jpg|center]]

'''Reveal the Shield''' is a [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]] that began in November [[2010]]. As a toy line with loosely defined fiction [[continuity]], it's both a continuation of the ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' segment of the 2010 ''Transformers'' line (which itself was a continuation of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toy line) and one of the spiritual successors of the 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' line. Confusingly, it runs concurrently with the ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, which is ''also'' a ''Classics'' successor. Supposedly, the main reason for this is Hasbro's desire to get out as much "Classic"-related product as possible, so the decision which line specific toys are released in seems arbitrary. In some cases, a [[redeco]] or [[retool]] of a ''Reveal the Shield'' toy is even released under the ''Generations'' banner or vice versa.

The main difference between ''Reveal the Shield'' and ''Generations'', aside from the packaging, is the former's use of [[rubsign]]s (last seen in ''Classics''), which reveal the [[character]]'s true allegiance, much like the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] toys.

Because the entire theme of this subline is (at least theoretically) not knowing the allegiance of the figures until you press(?) the rubsign, characters who previously needed "Autobot" or "Decepticon" in front of their name for [[trademark]] purposes have instead been given unique and different (and usually more appropriate) descriptive words added to their names to keep their allegiance a closely guarded ultra secret mystery. At least to anyone who hasn't paid any attention at all to any Transformers fiction or merchandise in the past 25 years or so—or doesn't read the [[bio]]s on the back of the packaging, which ''do'' use the "Autobot" prefixes in some cases.
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]] -> Special Ops Jazz
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]] -> Turbo Tracks
*[[Grapple|Autobot Grapple]] -> Solar Storm Grappel
*[[Rumble (G1)|Decepticon Rumble]] -> Demolition Rumble

==Toyline==
====Legends Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Starscream]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Gold Bumblebee]] (redeco of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' Legends Bumblebee - homage to Goldbug).

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]]
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Scout Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Chopsaw]] (Brimstone redeco)
{{comingsoontoy}}

'''Future Waves'''
*[[Rumble (G1)|Demolition Rumble]]
{{comingsoontoy}}
downshift(hubcap redeco)

====Deluxe Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Fallback]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]])
*[[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]] (redeco/retool of [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]])
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Special Ops Jazz]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Turbo Tracks]]

'''Wave 2'''
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
* [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (new sculpt based on ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' "Laser" Optimus Prime)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (minor redeco of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee)
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Voyager Class====

'''Wave 1'''
*[[Grapple|Solar Storm Grappel]] (redeco/retool of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe 2.0]]'' [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]])
*[[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]]
*[[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] (redeco of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]])

'''Wave 2'''
*[[Deep Dive]] (redeco of ''[[Sea Spray]]'')
{{comingsoontoy}}

====Two-pack====

*"Battle in Space" two pack includes:
:*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]] (Deluxe class ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toy, with deco from ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (Deluxe class ''Universe'' toy, with deco from "Challenge at Cybertron" pack, modified with [[rubsign]])
:*Also includes: Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special Convoy]], [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic book.
{{-}}

[[Category:Transformers (2010)]]