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Scrapmetal (race)

2007-09-11T12:29:57Z

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{{picsneeded}}: ''The Scrapmetal drones are a type of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ScrapmetalDrone-card.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ants come marching one by one hurrah, hurrah...]]

No-one is completely sure where the '''Scrapmetal drones''' came from or how they got to be in their current state. Most posit they're a breed of mechanical vermin from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] lower levels that have been mutated by the effects of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. Others think they're the results of ancient cloning experiments by insect-like warriors from a bygone era. Whatever their origin, their current state is painfully clear; there are thousands of Scrapmetal crawling in and on Cybertron, devouring any robot unfortunate enough to cross their path.

Individual Scrapmetal have only a base animal-level intelligence, and by Cybertron standards are small and weak, easily crushed. However, Scrapmetal are almost never witnessed as individuals; only in large swarms who can overwhelm robots far larger than they through sheer strength of numbers, no matter how many of their own dead they skitter over. They appear to follw the orders of a single (barely) sentient [[Scrapmetal]], physically identical to his kin, but just bright enough to make the swarm ''really'' dangerous by giving them direction.

:''Japanese name'': '''Rumble''' ''<br>
:''Pre-release name'': '''Rumblor''' ''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron Cartoon===
The Scrapmetals originally appeared when the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s returned to Cybertron after recovering three of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. They attacked both groups and killed [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (though he was later revived as Dark Crumplezone by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]).

A red Scrapmetal husk was later rebuilt into a [[Cobybot|non-sentient drone]] that was piloted by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and used both in battle and in infiltration of enemy ships.

===Fun Publications Cybertron Fan Club Comic===

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Scrapmetal''' (Scout, 2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-13'''

: Part of the "Scout"-class price-point, the Scrapmetal transforms into a four-legged "spider tank" with top-mounted cannon. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back end of the cannon swings a removable clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. In robot mode, the fists can be covered with the tank-mode spikes, or a "pile driver". It comes with a [[Decepticon]]-insignia Cyberton-style Cyber Planet Key. The toy can represent either the mindless drone or Scrapmetal himself, making it ideal for [[army-building]].

: In Japan, three different colors of Scrapmetal were made available; red, blue and yellow, produced in equal numbers. For the [[Hasbro]] ''Cybertron'' line, at first only the red version was available with a few minor [[paint application]] changes. The Hasbro release also has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] '''sf2x''' printed on the back of its Key. Later, the yellow version (with all of the paint applications from the Japanese release) was sold in ''Cybertron'' as well, this one with the Key Code "'''s1j5'''".

: A slight [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of the toy is used for the [[Cobybot]]. For [[BotCon 2006]], attendees who signed up for the custom-painting class received unpainted, unassembled red Scrapmetals, with their parts still on the manufacturing sprues, to be made into ''[[Universe]]'' incarnations of [[Rumble (Universe)|Rumble]] and [[Inferno (Vehicon)|Inferno]].

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[[Category: Cybertronic wildlife]]
[[Category: Drones]]
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Starscream (Movie)

2007-06-05T12:07:33Z

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{{disambig3|Starscream}}

:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:moviescream.jpg |right|thumb|250px|He once caught one ''this big''.]]

'''Starscream''' is all ego, vanity, and self-interest. He will do anything to hang on to power or attain more. Though quite powerful he is at heart a schemer, contemptuous of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s reliance on brute force. Starscream believes that lies, manipulation, and clever deceit are a superior path to power.

== Fiction ==

{{spoiler}}

===Ghosts of Yesterday novel===

Starscream has ascended to Decepticon leadership in the absence of their former lord, and though he must "seem" to carry on the long search for the lost Megatron and the [[Allspark]] to keep his position as leader, his greatest hope is that Megatron NEVER be found. (Some loyal Decepticons, especially [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], strongly suspect this and seek to frustrate Starscream's self-serving plans.)

===IDW ''Official Movie Prequel'' comic===

===Transformers (2007) film===
====Sector 7====
During late April/Early May of 2007, Sector 7 has intercepted two sound clips through agent Cod3x and another source. Apparently, Starscream wanted to make his presence known and left a message announcing that he could have the Allspark, and that Agent Powers would be the one to hand it over. These messages were somewhat garbled, as they were apparently received over a SETI@home system. So far, only these two "blips" have been analysed (the second still needing work), but more may come in the near future.

== Toys ==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Protoform Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-05'''
[[Image:MovieProtoform_Starscream_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|So we can assume this is the Screamer that fought the Ghost 1, right?]]

:Based upon the 'Protoform' (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the Movie, Protoform Starscream transforms into his 'Entry' mode cybertronic rocket thing. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic spaceship, with a visible bridge between the two dorsal fins. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the 'vehicle' over the missile projectile, creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces.

:In robot mode, Starscream marginally resembles previous Starscreams, mostly G1 Starscream, with the large turbines on his chest, wings and vents on his legs. Due to his extensive use of ball joints, he has excellent articulation. Starscream is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that fires the previously mentioned projectile cast in the same bronze colour as his body. Alternatively, the flame decoration can be fitted onto the end of the barrel.

:This toy also has an [[Automorph]]ing feature, as most of the figures in the main line do. By pushing his head back during transformation, his shoulder pieces move back into place, while moving them forward will make the head pop back up. While either the missle or the flame can be placed into the gun, the flame can be placed onto the missle, using both at once.

: It's also entirely possible for this figure to eventually suffer from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|GPS]], as the bronze plastic it is cast in has the same characteristic swirling that older figures exibited before it would deteriorate. However, newer materials and processes may prevent the toy from ever seeing a single crack form. It is highly suggested that this toy not be painted or altered in any way to maximize its life span. This means YOU, [[kitbash]]ers.

*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-08'''

: The Voyager-class version of ''Movie'' Starscream transforms into a very inaccurate, though officially-licensed [[wikipedia:F-22|Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor]]. It should also be noted that it is also somewhat inaccurate to the CG model, having much larger arms due to the blasters added to his hands, and being slightly bulkier around the chest.

*'''Starscream''' (Legends, 2007)

: Legends-class Starscream is a highly simplified, low-cost version of Starscream in his F-22 Raptor body. As such, he has a greatly compromised transformation sequence due to the smaller parts count, with limited articulated and detailing.

====Fast Action Battlers====
*'''Battle Blade Starscream''' (2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-02'''

:Battle Blade Starscream transforms into a somewhat superdeformed F-22 Raptor, simplifying the overall design to the point of his feet noticeably sticking out the aft of the fighter. Rather than having a separate weapon, he only has a claw-like blade that flips over the right hand (hence 'Battle Blade') and a missile for his left hand. It's also horribly inaccurate in both robot and alt-modes.

==Merchandise==
*'''Starscream Barrel Roll Blaster''' (2007)
:This version of Starscream's altmode turns into not a robot, but a robot '''fist''' holding a two-barreled blaster. The guns in this form fire Nerf N-Strike sized foam missiles.

*'''Lunchables''' "Pocket Transformers" toy prize (2007)
[[Image:Starscreamlunchables.jpg|right|thumb|I come with crappy chicken.]]

:Free inside specially marked boxes of Oscar Meyer Lunchables dinners, Starscream was one of six "Pocket Transformers" toy prizes. Molded in green, his tablet unfolds to reveal a picture of his robot mode inside.

:The Lunchables website code engraved on his back is "MISLEAD."

*'''Starscream Micro Flyer''' (2007)

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==Trivia==
* The back of Protoform Starscream's card features a photo of the toy with a differently molded head.

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Optimus Prime (Movie)

2007-06-04T14:57:46Z

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{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:MovieOptimusPrime_promorender.jpg|right|thumb|300px|TRUK LUK LIKE FUNKY MUNKY]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is the leader of the Autobots. Once, long ago, he was co-ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] together with Lord Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], but Megatron grew greedy and attempted to claim the [[Allspark]] for himself. Optimus rose to stand against him. As obsessively as Megatron strives to achieve his objective, Optimus is equally as dedicated to stopping him. Lives must be kept free from the threat of Megatron's tyranny, at any cost.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''The Official Movie Prequel'' comics===

{{spoiler}}

Optimus Prime used to rule [[Cybertron]] side-by-side with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]; Prime dealing with diplomatic matters, Megatron with the army. When Megatron wanted to control the [[Allspark]], Prime sent it into space, despite the fact that without the Allspark, Cybertron would shut down.

===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]] (English)

[[Image:OptimusDowntown.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The newest wrestler of the Cybertronian Wrestling Federation: The Trucker.]]

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===Transformers The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]]

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-05'''

[[Image:Movie_ProtoformOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|left|300px|thumb| Spaaaaaaace Speeeeeerrrrm!]]

:Based upon the 'Protoform' (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the Movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his 'Entry' mode cybertronic comet thing. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's trademark windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the 'vehicle', creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have.

:In robot mode he resembles previous Optimus characters - his angular chest windows are reminiscent of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], while his near animalistic limbs and colour scheme are evocative of ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal]]. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing :( ) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth. While an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble says "Exclusive movie poster!", it is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-01'''

[[Image:MovieLeader_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|350px| Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting. ]]

: The largest Movie Optimus Prime toy, Leader Class Optimus Prime features the most accurate representation yet of the CGI designs complex transformation. He transforms into a heavily-customised 2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood truck, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His Ion Blaster weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has hole where the fifth wheel (known among fans as a 'hitch') is sculpted in the rear of the truck, should owners find a suitable trailer to use. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of a soft, flexible material. A button on the top of the cab roof activates horn and engine sounds, while a switch next to it activate the cab's window lights.

: Featuring a complex transformation, essentially the front and back ends of the truck fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms. As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his pricepoint has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his permanently attached, spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. Optimus' final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach activating a series of spring-loaded actions where they push the truck windows part, raises the lever between them and allows the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a 'powering up' sound effect.

: Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints and ankles. Again, unusually for a mainline figure, especially at the Leader pricepoint, his hands have individually articulated fingers and thumbs.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''
:Decidedly less movie-accurate than the Leader class figure, it features a slightly (but noticeably) different robot mode appearance. The transformation sequence is also very different, and features a few different gimmicks than its larger counterpart. While not as true, it is still highly detailed with other action features, most notably a mini [[Peter Cullen]] as the truck driver.

*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)

: A Target-[[exclusive]] repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime, this limited edition version has a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colours for a greater resemblance to ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], as well as silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable grey/silver plastic.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager-class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a [[Robo-Vision Decoder]].

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

====Fast Action Battlers====
*'''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (2007)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Figure two-pack, 2007)

: This two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy (designated "2007 Optimus Prime"), and the ''Classics'' Optimus Prime toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. For some reason the ''Classics'' Prime toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime", even though he was released in 2006.

====Cyber Stompin' Robots====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

====Cyber Slammers====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

====Robot Replicas====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

===Titanium Series===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist.

*'''Infared Optimus Prime''' (?, 2007)

:Not much is known about this figurine. Judging by its name, it may exist outside of the normal visible color spectrum.

==Merchandise==
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)
:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, this toy will hate your wallet too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon Cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)
:This version of Prime Transforms from rig to robotic hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It uses Nerf N-Strike size darts.

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New World Order

2007-06-04T11:23:27Z

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{{Comicnav|War and Peace|1|next=Brothers' Burden}}

'''Drawn to a convergence at Alaska, the Autotobots and Decepticons battle, only to be interrupted with news the the war they fight is long over - Shockwave has united Cybertron and come to Earth to collect the lost Transformers.'''

=Dreamwave Volume 2 #1=
'''Writer:''' [[Brad Mick]]<br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Pat Lee]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Rob Armstrong]]<br>
'''Backgrounds:''' [[Edwin Garcia]]<br>
'''Layout assists:''' [[Ferd Poblete]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Espen Grundetjern]], [[Alan Wang]], [[Rob Ruffolo]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Paul Villafuerte]]<br>

*''Originally published:'' April 16th 2003
*''Followed by:'' [[Brothers' Burden]]

*''Characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]],
[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]],
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]],
[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Octane (G1)|Octane]], [[Astrotrain (G1|Astrotrain]],
[[Huffer]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]],
[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]],
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]],
[[Ramjet (G1)| Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]

==Synopsis==

At the shores of Alaska, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] tries to recall how he and the Autobots arrived in the current predicament, trying to recover an Autobot vessel when they were ambushed by the Decepticons. When Prime manages to get the advantage against [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the vessel opens and from it emerges [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who brings news that the war on Cybertron is over.

But before Scourge can explain, [[Shockwave]] arrives and shoots Scourge out of commission, but validating Scourge's claims of Cybertron's unification. He explains how while the Autobots and Decepticons were on Earth, he united Cybertron and had come to Earth to take the stranded Transformers home as prisoners - but Megatron reacts negatively and the skirmish re-starts.

A pair of missiles of from Shockwave's henchman [[Blitzwing]] takes out Megatron, but before Blitzwing injures Optimus, Grimlock arrives and bends Blitzwing's canon out of shape, but despite Grimlock's arrival, Shockwave's side of the conflict gets the upper-hand thanks to their technological superiority. Optimus orders Trailbreaker to use his force fields to cover the Autobot's retreat. With the Autobots gone and Megatron disabled, Starscream and the rest of the Decepticons surrender.

Away from the conflict, Optimus and Prowl agree that Prowl will remain in the area with Hound, Cliffjumper, Trailbreaker, and Mirage as a reconnaissance team. While Optimus and the other Autobots will return to ''[[Ark (G1)|the Ark]]'' for repairs and further deliberations on how to handle the recent developments.

The Decepticons are loaded into Shockwave's ship, which takes off to return to Cybertron, leaving behind Blitzwing to meet up with Security Team Dion who will round up the Autobots. Rumble and Frenzy are dispatched to monitor Megatron's body in the loading bay while the rest of the earth Decepticons are loaded into stasis to undergo re-education, despite Starscream's reservations.

At The Ark, Ironhide and Ratchet listen to the Autobots debate what their next move should be. Gears is willing to give peace a chance to return to Cybertron, while Bluesteak disagrees, refusing to forgive the Decepticons for their past crimes. Grimlock arrives and characteristically suggests that it's time for action.

In Alaska, Prowl's team is hunted by Ramjet and Dirge, as Prowl radios for help from the Ark, Mirage stops him and introduces [[the leader|Ultra Magnus (G1)] of security team Dion.

In space, Megatron tries to awaken aboard Shockwave's ship, but Starscream opens the bay doors, dropping Megatron out of the ship. Rumble and Frenzy hold on, as Starscream fires one last shot at Megatron.<br>

==Items of note==

* The Autobot vessel was last seen on the final pages of the [[Prime Directive|first Dreamwave miniseries.]]<br>
* Why Scourge was in an Autobot vessel isn't explained until Dreamwave's [[Generation 1 (Dreamwave comic)|Generation One Ongoing.]]<br>
* Wheeljack is alive despite seemingly dying in the process of disabling the metal-virus in the [[Prime Directive|previous miniseries]], though Jazz does make reference to his close brush with death.<br>
* Ironhide's enmity toward's Grimlock is because of Grimlock's time serving with the Decepticons in the [[Prime Directive|previous miniseries.]]<br>
*Security Team Dion derives it's name from [[Dion]], a friend of Orion Pax who some crazy people thought might be the same person as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but come on that's just crazytalk that only a fool would buy into.<br>
*Wavelengths features an article from the desk of [[Pat Lee]] wherein he mentions that he penciled one page in bed with a fever. The photo shows him holding a [[Wikipedia:Wobuffet|Wobuffet]].
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*This issue was availible with five covers.<br>
**An Autobot cover that was three pages wide, featuring the Autobots facing off against Blitzwing, Octane, and Astrotrain.<br>
**A Decepticon cover that was three pages wide, featuring the Decepticons facing off against Broadside and Sandstorm. The Decepticon cover could connect to the Autobot cover to form an image six pages wide.<br>
**An incentive Shockwave cover that dealers could order for every 25 regular issues ordered. The Shockwave cover could fit between the Autobot and Decepticon cover.
**A holofoil cover featuring Megatron, this cover was released a week after the regular covers.<br>
**a limited-to-700 Dynamic Forces cover by Bill Sienkiewicz released a month after the issue first hit stands.<br>

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Automorph Technology

2007-06-04T08:21:20Z

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'''Automorphing''' is a localized semi-automatic transformation. The term is used to describe the mechanics of the [[Transformers (2007)|Transformers movie]] toys that attempt to recreate that visual style of the film's transformations within the limited framework of an action figure. Utilizing gears and other mechanisms, Automorphing moves multiple pieces of the toy when a single piece is moved. For example, the Voyager-sized [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] toy's kneepads rotate forward as his feet are pulled out.

While the Automorphing term originated with the Movie toyline, many toys have previously had similar features, such as [[Energon (toyline)|Energon]] [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast's]] head rotating to face the front when his chestpiece is turned right-side up.

Most of the Movie line Transformers figures will have at least one Automorphing feature. Leader class figures will feature more Automorph parts than the Deluxe and Voyager figures, and the only ones confirmed NOT to have them are the Legends class, Deluxe [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], Deluxe [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and Deluxe [[Protoform]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. Leader class Optimus Prime features 3 (4, if you count the legs separately). It's unknown how most of the figures will present other Automorphing gimmicks, but with their imminent release only time will tell.

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Transtech

2007-06-04T08:08:35Z

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'''Transtech''' was originally planned as the follow-up to the [[Beast Machines]] toy-line and cartoon.

== Fiction ==

Story-wise, not much is known. It likely would have picked up on [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron]] following the events of Beast Machines. A Mainframe CGI animated series to support the line was likely in the discussion stage at some point.

== Toyline ==

[[Image: TransScream.gif|thumb|Right|150px|Nightscream would have been spared a lot of hate had he looked like this in BM.]]

The characters transformed into Cybertronic vehicles that in many cases had animal-like features/deco. Cheetor was a Cybertronic race-car with a cheetah-like paint job, for instance, and Prime (confusingly invoking [[Optimus Primal]]) was a truck whose front end looked like an ape's face. Designs were done by [[Draxhall Jump]] and had somewhat less traditional robot modes (Cheetor had large hoop "wheels" for shoulders and feet, for instance) and didn't always resemble older versions of the character very closely. The overall aesthetic being somewhere in between Beast Machines odder moments and the new 2007 movie designs. Many of these designs were first shown at [[Botcon 2002]] (apparently without Hasbro permission as they were pulled down from the booth halfway through the show) and then subsequently available online.

[[Image: TransCharge.gif|thumb|150px|left|Depth Charge replaces "Banditto Spider" as coolest unmade TF ever.]]

The line would have included characters carried over from Beast Machines:

*[[Blackarachnia]]
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]

returning Beast Wars character:

*[[Depth Charge]]

returning Generation 1 characters:

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]

and at least one new character

*[[Immorticon]]

Design sketches for a [[Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.

The toyline got to the early hard-copy prototype stage, and some prototypes, including Cheetor, Starscream, and Prime, have surfaced. None of them apparently reached a stage of production where real usable molds were created, and so future release is extremely unlikely.

== Cancellation ==

The reasons for Transtech's cancellation remain unknown for certain, though over the years a number of possible reasons have been speculated, among them: negative fan reaction to Beast Machines, conflict with Mainframe, difference with Takara, or simply a desire to go in a new direction. The most likely explanation is not a singular culprit, but a number of corresponding culprits, perhaps culminating in the closing of Hasbro's Cincinnati offices and departures of staff, followed by the subsequent relocation to Hasbro's central offices in Rhode Island.

The cancellation of Transtech lead to the Japanese "Car Robots" cartoon and toyline being imported as a stopgap measure while Hasbro and Takara began to work together to jointly create and launch the Armada line.

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Predator Attack Team

2007-05-23T07:23:20Z

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The '''Predator Attack Team''' are a predatory group of [[Mini-Con]]s, always hunting and prowling for [[Autobot]]s, and perhaps the occasional xenomorph.

They may look tiny and adorable, but they will not hesitate to rip you to shreds just for kicks, and are less likely to eat out of your hand than they are to simply eat your hand. The three are driven by a single, insidious purpose, a fearsome hunger and deadly blood lust that unites them as a team and drives their frenzied hunts. They're always on the lookout for more interesting, more challenging, or tastier prey.

The Predator Attack Team consists of...

*[[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]] the eagle.

*[[Overbite (Classics)|Overbite]] the wolf.

*[[Snarl (Classics)|Snarl]] the tiger.

==Toys==
===Classics===
*'''Predator Attack Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2006)

: Sold only as a complete set of three robots, the Predator Attack Team were part of the second wave of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Mini-Cons.

==Trivia==
* The molds for this team were originally intended to be released in ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' as part of the Mini-Con "vs"-pack assortment.

* Bios uncovered (presumably from Hasbro's server) for the ultimately-unreleased ''Cybertron'' Mini-Con 2-packs indicate that the original "Predator Attack Team" was fairly different from its eventual incarnation, containing a trio of fliers! Thus, it was likely the molds used to make Dreadwing, [[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]] and [[Swoop (Classics)|Swoop]].

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Nanite

2007-05-09T15:26:22Z

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'''Nanites''' are very tiny robots that can be programmed to do work at molecular levels. They are usually very simple and can only be used for one task at a time. [[Sideways]] seems to be made out of a sheer hell of a lot of these things.

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Demolishor (Armada)

2007-04-26T09:50:46Z

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:''Demolishor is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Demolishor-AR-DVD.jpg|300px|thumb|right|They were delicious.]]

'''Demolishor''' is a military expert that serves [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] through the [[Unicron Battles]]. He is a very trusted, but sometimes very ''dim'' soldier that holds very true-to-[[spark]] values concerning loyalty and devotion to the Decepticon cause. These values sometimes collide with Megatron's ultimately-selfish goals, and Demolishor finds himself struggling to reconcile the two.

Ultimately though, Demolishor never abandons his devotion to the Decepticons as a whole, even if his faith in its leader is shattered.

His [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]].

:''Japanese ''Armada'' name'': '''Ironhide'''<br>
:''Japanese ''Energon'' name'': '''Irontread''' (dumptruck body)

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Armada''====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Alvin Sanders]] (English), [[Koji Yusa]] (Japanese)

Demolishor served as Megatron's right-hand military expert until the arrival of [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], although he often competed with [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] for the title. He was often dense and simple-minded, but very devoted to his cause. Perhaps the most thoughtful action of Demolishor in this time was to tear through a door Megatron had sealed in order to stop Megatron from destroying [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who Demolishor valued as a Decepticon ally. Demolishor was seriously damaged by [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], only to be reformatted into a red/white color scheme (as a homage to his Japanese namesake, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]). He would go on to serve in the United Armada against [[Unicron]].

====''Energon''====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Alvin Sanders]] (English), [[Koji Yusa]] (Japanese)
[[Image:Demolishor_MegSword.jpg|left|thumb|And so Demolishor became the king of Britain.]]

Following the end of the [[Unicron Battles]], Megatron's death saw the alliance between the Decepticons and Autobots persist. With the establishment of [[Cybertron City|Cybertron Cities]] to mine [[energon]] on Earth, Demolishor was assigned to [[Ocean City]], where he guarded the city's main gate. Despite his frequent complaints and arguments with the humans and Autobots that lived in the city, Demolishor developed something of a friendship with his new allies and grew into his role. Of particular note was his bickering relationship with the inexperienced [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], who didn't trust him for being a Decepticon, and whom he ridiculed for being a greenhorn in return.

In the year 2020, when the alien being [[Alpha Quintesson]] created the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] to steal energon for him, he armed their leader [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] with a sword forged from Megatron's [[spark]]. During a battle at [[Plains City]], the sword was knocked aside and landed in the ground in front of Demolishor, but he could not bring himself to take hold of the weapon - the chance to return to his Decepticon nature and his new role amongst the Autobots left him conflicted, unsure of what he truly wanted in life.

Demolishor's dillemma continued when Megatron returned to life and layed seige to Ocean City. When Megatron appeared before him, Demolishor trained his guns on him, struggling to make a decision as Megatron continually taunted him. Eventually, Demolishor caved, and rejoined the Decepticons, departing with Megatron for his headquarters within the inactive corpse of [[Unicron]]. Despite having made this decision, however, Demolishor's experiences had left him a changed 'bot, and he would be heard to caution Megatron on the frailties of humans.

Not longer thereafter, Demolishor participated in a Decepticon attack on the Autobot ship the [[Miranda II]], which activated its personal [[energon grid]] defence system during the battle. Megatron was caught directly in the path of the grid, galvanizing Demolishor into making a final, fateful decision - he pushed his leader out of the way, and took the force of the grid's blast himself.

Demolishor's body was destroyed, but his spark was salvaged by Megatron, who implanted it within a new body. Megatron used his Unicron-derived powers to wipe Demolishor's memory, removing any trace of his conflicted nature and degenerating him into a simple-minded ape-like creature, easily excited and prone to grunting and jumping around. Demolishor retained his friendship with [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] - now Snowcat - whose level of intelligence he was now much closer to. There was occasional cuddling. They proceeded to do nothing important for thirty-five episodes, but were bright enough ''not'' to jump into the sun after Megatron.

Ah, ''Energon''.

====''Cybertron''====
=====Toy bio=====
Somehow magically back in his original body (no word on whether his mentality recovered as well), Demolishor was left behind on Cybertron during the planetary evacuation, but has kept himself busy by fighting off the [[Scrapmetal drone|Scrapmetal]] Terrorcon horde. Demolishor has heard rumors that Megatron has once again returned from the dead, but hopes it is not true, as he enjoys not being pushed around by his commander for once.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada_Demolishor_toy.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Best Decepticon yes-man toy, ever!]]
* '''Demolishor w/ Blackout''' (Deluxe, 2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-03'''

: Demolishor transforms into an anti-aircraft missile tank of made-up model. In vehicle mode, he has extra [[Mini-Con]] compatability; a seat behind his turret so he can be piloted, plus the space between his treads features a clip/launcher mechanism for his partner [[Blackout_(Armada)|Blackout]] in vechicle mode. Attaching a Mini-Con to his left shoulder's [[Powerlinx]] plug in either mode pushes his twin-missile launcher mechanism forward, and allows his spring-loaded missiles to be fired.

: The Japanese release of Demolishor uses a different shade of tan, plus paints his face brown rather than black, among other smaller [[paint application]] changes.

* '''Ironhide w/ Search and Land Military Microns''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-03'''

: In Japan, Demolishor was available both separately, and in a multi-pack with the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]].

*'''Demolishor''' (Happy Meal toy, 2003)

: An extremely simplified version of the original Demolishor toy, he features a "battle damage" pop-off arm. He can combine with the other Happy Meal Decepticons to form a super vehicle. Kinda.

*'''Demolishor''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: One of the smaller ''[[Built to Rule]]'' sets, Demolishor's vehicle mode is still and anti-aircraft missile tank, but with only one firing rocket per side. He also features full-rubber working treads. He comes with a block-version of Blackout.

*'''Powerlinx Demolishor w/ Powerlinx Blackout''' (Deluxe, 2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-10'''

: A late-series [[redeco]] of the original Demolishor in red and off-white. Part of the final wave of Stateside ''Armada'' product, Demolishor's coloration was finalized after cardback photogrpahy was needed, so the card depicts a normal-colored Demolishor.

[[Image:DemolishorNA-ABTR.jpg|thumb|125px|left|WUBBA WUBBA WUBBA.]]

*'''Night Attack Demolishor''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: Part of the final wave of ''Armada Built to Rule'', the first Demolishor set was redecoed into colors very close to that of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]]. Again, he comes with a smiliarly-colored version of Blackout.

: Night Attack Demolishor did not ship very prominently, but eventually could be found at Toys "R" Us stores for the heavly-discounted price of $2 or so.
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===Energon===
*'''Demolishor w/ Blackout''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-02'''

: Originally released as part of the regular [[Takara]] ''Super Link'' series, the original Demolishor toy was given a new color scheme of lime green and purple. This version was later released in the US late in the ''Energon'' line as a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]] alongside the ''Super Link'' redeco of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]].

[[Image:Energon_Demolishor_toy.jpg|right|thumb|165px|[[Trukk not munky|MUNKEE IS TRUKK]] ]]
*'''Demolishor''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-11'''

: Demolishor's new body transforms into a large "earth-mover" dump truck. His truck bed contains four spring-loaded missiles, plus four "false" non-firing missiles. His center torso-block can rotate forward to bring his launcher over his body for "Hyper Mode".
[[Image:Mcdemolishor.jpg|left|thumb|75px|Good luck finding me.]]
*'''Demolishor''' (Happy Meal, 2004)

: Available only in Latin America, one ''Energon'' McDonald's Happy Meal promo featured a simplified version of dump-truck Demolishor with a spring-loaded transformation.

===Cybertron===
*'''Demolishor''' (Deluxe-Class, 2006)

: A late addition to the line, the original tank mold was redecoed in a more military camo scheme. He does not come with his Mini-Con partner Blackout in this release; instead, he has a new-mold [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-style [[Cyber Planet Key]], without a molded [[faction symbols|faction sigil]], plus a Mini-Con-style Powerlinx socket on the back so it could be used to activate his missile launcher. The key has a painted Decepticon sigil, a purple border, and the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''dt67'''" printed on the back.

==Trivia==
* Reportedly, both of the original Demolishor toy's shoulders were to contain spring-loaded missile launchers, but one was removed for cost considerations.

* Powerlinx Demolishor was originally intended to be [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]-inspired, according to [[Aaron Archer]], because Demolishor's gun-hands remind him of Sixshot (no, we don't know either). However, the red color scheme got decided on by [[We've]] and implemented first.

[[Image:ARgame-DemoFight.jpg|thumb|ARHH!!]]
* Demolishor was originally planned to be in the [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|''Armada'' Playstation 2 game]], as a long-running boss fight in the Antarctic. According to the original storyboards (unlocked in the game by finding the appropriate [[Data-Con]] on the [[Pacific Island]] base), he was the pilot of the crashed starship (instead of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]), and the player would have first fought him inside the control room of the ship. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was to then fire on the ship when Demolishor was near-defeat, which would cause the ship to crash into the chasm below. The player would then have to chase Demolishor vertically through the downed hip and into an ice cavern, where he would try and drop stalactites on your head during your final confrontation. Why Demolishor was removed from the game is unknown, though the most likely explanation is time and budget concerns.

* ''Cybertron'' Demolishor's Key Code as printed on the key doesn't work properly, giving the information for the Deluxe-Class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. However, the Code "'''D56B'''" gives Demolishor's information.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Demolishor/demolishor.htm Demolishor at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Energon characters]]
[[Category: Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category: KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category: Unicron-related characters]]

Rachel

2007-04-25T13:38:30Z

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:''Rachel is a [[human]] in the [[Animorphs]] continuity.

'''Rachel''' is. An Animorph. Apparently. She talks like. William Shatner.

Rachel's known animal forms include a lion and a fly.

==Toys==
===''Animorphs''===
* '''Rachel/Lion''' (Deluxe, 1999)
: Part of the first wave of ''Animorphs'' toys, Rachel transforms from a human who [[wikipedia:Catgirl|watches too much anime]] into a (male) lion, as well as a transitional third mode combining features from both. Her tiger mode front claws are separate pieces that attach like gloves.

* '''Rachel/Fly''' (Taco Bell, 1999)
: This version of Rachel transforms from a relatively realistic human (wearing a giant fly as a backpack) into a fly. Her fly mode wings and legs are removable, which is kind of disturbing when you think about it. It was available exclusively in [[Taco Bell]] Kids' Meals.

==Trivia==
* Rachel/Lion has brown hair (because it's her lion mode mane), but Rachel/Fly is blonde.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/RachelLion/rachel.htm Rachel at TFU.info]

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Cassie

2007-04-25T13:37:37Z

212.247.90.194: /* External links */

:''Cassie is a [[human]] in the [[Animorphs]] continuity.

'''Cassie''' is an Animorph, but nobody cares,

Cassie's known animal forms include a wolf, an anteater, and a ''T. rex'''s butt.

==Toys==
===''Animorphs''===
* '''Cassie/Wolf''' (Deluxe, 1999)
: Part of the first wave of ''Animorphs'' toys, Cassie transforms from what is evidently supposed to be a human into a wolf, as well as a transitional third mode combining features from both. Like many Animorphs toys, she has a pair of wolf claws that attach to her hands like gloves; unlike the other toys, they are not actually necessary to complete her wolf mode (as it has four paws already), though they can still be used in that mode.

* '''Cassie/Anteater''' (Taco Bell, 1999)
: This version of Cassie transforms from a relatively realistic human (with an anteater growing out of her back) into an anteater. The toy features a gimmick: sliding a lever on the anteater's head will extend and retract its tongue. It was available exclusively in [[Taco Bell]] Kids' Meals.

* '''Tri-Rex''' (Super, 1999)
: This version of Cassie was available only in the [[Tri-Rex]] giftset, along with [[Jake (Animorphs)|Jake]] and [[Marco]]. The toy has neither a human mode nor a complete animal mode; Cassie transforms from a human/dinosaur transitional form into the tail of [[Tri-Rex]].

==Trivia==
* Cassie holds the dubious honor of having perhaps the least informative bio note ever. It mentions her wolf mode, but beyond that it simply reiterates the ''Animorphs'' premise, with no information whatsoever that specifically pertains to Cassie herself.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1999/Animorphs/CassieWolf/cassie.htm Cassie at TFU.info]

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