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Blurr (Cybertron)

2012-09-10T20:49:40Z

216.75.155.121: /* Cybertron Timelines stories */

{{factions|velocitron|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Blurr}}
:''Blurr is one or several [[Autobot]]s from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Blurrcybertron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|So fast he's everyone at once.]]
'''Blurr''' is either a high-strung Autobot scout, a cranky [[Velocitron|Velocitronian]] race coach, ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], or one of several [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-born Autobot civilians in hiding on [[Earth]], depending on who one asks.

Confused yet?

{{note|Cybertron Blurr's identity is pretty damn muddled. See "Who is Blurr?" below.}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
====Blurr of Cybertron====
:''Voice actor:'' ? (English), ? (Japanese)

Blurr (or a reasonable facsimile) was one of countless Autobot civilians relocated to Earth after the black hole began to threaten Cybertron's orbit. He and several other Autobots scanned a sleek-looking racing car as a disguise for blending in with Earth's society. They were learning to parallel park in a mall parking lot with the Autobots' human friend [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] when their impressive car modes started to draw too much attention. Coby's tall tale about remote-controlled, voice-activated break-dancing cars didn't discourage the attention much, either. Still, they started to learn the rules of the road from [[Lori]] and the others back at the Autobots' secret base. {{storylink|Hidden}} [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] checked in with Blurr and one of the other sleek racers while searching for [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Blurr participated in the search for the [[Omega Lock]] when the civilian Autobots volunteered their optics for Prime's cause. {{storylink|Search}} When an enraged [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] came to Earth searching for the traitor [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], Blurr and the other civilian Autobots helped evacuate the area of humans to avoid discovery and keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} After [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] turned away from the Decepticon cause to rejoin the Autobots, Blurr and his group of identical friends welcomed him back to the civilian Autobots. {{storylink|Family}}

Crosswise and Mudflap coordinated rescue efforts with Blurr and many other civilian Autobots during the final hours of the black hole's threat to Earth. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

====Blurr of Velocitron====
Blurr (or a reasonable facsimile) was one of countless nearly identical racers seen negotiating the raceways of [[Velocitron]]. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

As the threat of the giant black hole grew, Velocitron's ramps began to fall apart, and many Blurr lookalikes fell through the crumbling roadways. [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] returned to unite her people as Autobots, joined under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s command on Cybertron to fight back against Galvatron and the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

====''Cybertron Timelines'' stories====
Blurr, a veteran racing champion from [[Velocitron]], had turned into an instructor for younger 'bots in his later years. He heard about the threat of the [[Unicron Singularity]], and made contact with the Autobots to join their search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. This was shortly after the discovery of [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. He was assigned to the scout ship ''[[Spanner (ship)|Spanner]]'' by [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]], working under the captain [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] alongside [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]] and [[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]]. Their mission began in [[Delta Draconis]], checking out spatial anomalies. They found a distant world, covered in Cybertronian corpses after what appeared to be an endless series of conflicts.

Longrack sent Blurr out on recon patrol, and the Velocitronian quickly came under heavy fire from one of the few surviving residents. Switching to robot mode, he summon his [[Burning justice|Cyber Key Power]](!!!!!) to dramatically boost his foot speed. Blurr ran rings around the attacking helicopter, and managed to trap it in a whirlwind until a small shrapnel charge upset his footing, sending him flying and ultimately into stasis lock.

By the time Blurr revived, Longrack had made peace with their [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]] attacker, [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]]. Unfortunately, they were back out into battle before he had much time to rest, as a contingent of Decepticons had also found this "Apocalypse Planet", and its vault filled with doomsday arsenals. As Whirl and the ''Spanner's'' crew confronted the Decepticons, they had to fight their way through pilfered [[Mini-Con]]s, [[Decepticlone]]s, and [[nucleon shock gauntlet]]s, among other surprises. Blurr got into a race with the Decepticon driver known as [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]], but his dwindling power levels finally failed completely, and the racing champion went down.

The Autobots were taken prisoner but, luckily, the Decepticon squad leader [[Brushguard]] had studied under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in the art of endless gloating, and he held then alive and captive long enough to rant about his greater glory. Armorhide, the last Autobot free, managed to return to the ''Spanner'' and pilot it straight into the Decepticon-held bunker. Blurr and the others broke free and stole Brushguard's ship, the ''[[Upstart]]'', leaving the Decepticons behind on the Apocalypse Planet and continuing on for their rendezvous with Ultra Magnus and the ''[[Iron Hope]]''. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

Following the war with [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Blurr joined [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] on board the ''[[Star Arrow]]''. During a space mission when they were transporting a valuable [[Force Chip]], the ''Star Arrow'' was shot down above the planet [[Sandokan]]. While searching for the means of repairing their ship, Blurr and the Autobots were attacked by [[Synthos]], the deranged creature who had brought their ship down. They managed to retreat to a cave where they set up camp to repair their injuries and signal for rescue. Unfortunately, things were never that simple. The Decepticon mercenary known as [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] arrived on Synthos, searching for their Force Chip and the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart]] that powered Synthos. Blurr was ambushed outside the cave by Astrotrain, and knocked off-line during the battle. Astrotrain's [[Mini-Con]] partners managed to steal the Force Chip from the Autobots, and fled the scene.

The Autobots raced after Astrotrain, and caught up with the Decepticon during a skirmish between him and Synthos. Astrotrain attempted to overpower the creature by using the Force Chip, but was fighting a losing battle. Synthos got possession of the Force Chip and nearly became unstoppable as he tried to add its power to his own Dark Heart. Luckily, [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]] and Blurr managed to fend off the creature and reclaim the Force Chip before any of their enemies could. In an ironic twist, the Autobots were then saved by the arrival of the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], Astrotrain's employer. As the Decepticons occupied themselves with the threat of Synthos, Blurr and the Autobots snuck aboard Cannonball's shuttle and assumed control of the vessel. With the Force Chip safely tucked away, they began their journey back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

{{--}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:CybertronBlurr toy.jpg|300px|thumb|He'd be a lot faster if his legs moved. Having his entire alt-mode on his back doesn't help either.]]
*'''Blurr vs Buzzsaw''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GS-01'''
**''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], ''Cybertron'' Blurr transforms into a sleek Cybertronic race car. As he comes with no Mini-Con, inserting his Cyber Planet Key into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode. These missile launchers have been similarly retooled to remove the Powerlinx gimmick, replaced with traditional firing tabs. Blurr also features a new head, based heavily upon [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. In Japan, he was only available in a "vs set" with [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]].

: This mold was later retooled to make the [[BotCon 2008]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Blurr/blurr.htm More information on Blurr at TFU.info]''

{{-}}
*'''Blurr''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key

: For his [[Hasbro]] release, Blurr was available as an individual Deluxe. He is unchanged from the Japanese releases.

{{-}}
===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008BattleForTheCyberPlanetKeys.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Battle for the Cyber Keys''' (Figure multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series:'' Cybertron Series
**''Accessories'': Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

:An unchanged Blurr was re-released alongside similarly unchanged [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] and a redeco of ''Armada'' Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in a [[Sam's Club]]-[[exclusive]] box set.
{{--}}

==Who is Blurr?==
In the Japanese ''Galaxy Force'' line, Blurr is described as being a high-strung, super-fast scout from Cybertron, effectively an alternate-universe incarnation of Generation 1 Blurr. He was sent as an advance scout to the Speed Planet. This, of course, was never part of the show's events; in fact, this depiction of Blurr only appeared on his Japanese [[bio]] card and nowhere else.

But in the Hasbro ''Cybertron'' line, Blurr has ''two'' separate [[Bio|profiles]], both of which ''also'' contradict his appearance on the show. The first one [http://web.archive.org/web/20080504180548/http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16855] was published on his packaging and appears on his Hasbro product page. It can easily be interpreted as calling him a native Velocitronian, describing him as a retired race champion and extremely demanding, seemingly short-tempered coach (with a [[spark]] of gold, of course) for new racers.

The second bio [http://web.archive.org/web/20070214060904/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Bios&phase=cybertron&faction=autobot&name=BLURR], which appeared online after the toy had been released stateside, explicitly characterized him as the character from ''Armada'', staying on Cybertron during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis to keep the [[Decepticon]]s remaining there from making things even worse.

Finally, the later text story "[[The Dark Heart of Sandokan]]" follows the lead of the Hasbro packaging bio, explicitly stating that Blurr is an elder Velocitronian, giving him a somewhat [[wikipedia:Louis_Gossett,_Jr.|Lou-Gosset-Jr.]]-y temperament with his newest student, [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].

All this is on top of the use of Blurr's vehicle mode model (never the robot mode!) in various colors —including the toy's— as generic Transformers from ''both'' Cybertron ''and'' Velocitron, and ''never'' as a named character. Amusingly enough, his vs-pack-mate Buzzsaw appears as a native, unnamed (and neutral) Velocitronian as well.

As such... exactly who the ''Cybertron'' Blurr toy represents is pretty damn up in the air. Take your pick, you have a lot of [[canon]] choices.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* The [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] [[Mini-Con]] partner for Blurr's mold was omitted from both the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] and Hasbro releases of the toy. In Japan, it saw release in the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment as [[Wrench]]. Hasbro, however, never released any version of the Mini-Con whatsoever.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blurr''' (ブラー ''Burā'')

==External links==
*[http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16855 Blurr's product page at Hasbro.com]

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]

Drillhorn (G1)

2012-08-24T17:55:47Z

216.75.155.121: /* Victory comic */

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''Drillhorn is a [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] Warrior from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Drillhorn.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He was [[Pat Lee|reaching for your purse]] before reaching for your purse was cool.]]

'''Drillhorn''' (ドリルホーン ''Doriruhōn'') is the veteran strategist amongst the [[Breastforce]] group. He is very knowledgeable and very tough... and can be ''quite'' opinionated, to the point of being stupidly bull-headed. His adherence to past battle experiences can often leave him unprepared for unexpected changes in the battlefield. He's accompanied by his partner, [[Hornbreast]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Victory'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'': [[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japanese, ep. 4), [[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese), [[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)
{{charstubfiction}}

===''Victory'' comic===

Drillhorn was seen wisely hovering in the background when [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] learned [[Leozack]] had disobeyed his orders and gone to Earth alone. {{storylink|Leozack Rumbles Violently!}}

Drillhorn and the rest of Breastforce dramatically charged into battle against [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], outnumbering him 4-to-1. He then mowed them all down with a single strike from his sword. Oops. {{storylink|Warrior of Love, Star Saber!}}

[[Liokaiser]] once tried to destroy Star Saber and [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]], but failed because the Breastforce lacked the proper spirit of cooperation. Drillhorn and the others argued internally over which of them would deliver the final blow, giving the Autobot Supreme Commander time to rally against them. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jean and Star Saber!}} On another occasion, the Breastforce fled the scene of a battle after Star Saber and [[Road Caesar]] forced Liokaiser to disengage. {{storylink|Shine! The Five Stars of Victory}}

In the finale battle, the war came to an end after the Autobots discovered Drillhorn and the other Decepticons were only trying to defend and energize their civilian families and loved ones aboard the Stronghold. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

====''Zone'' catalog====

As part of Liokaiser, Drillhorn was revived from death by some means. Lead by the reborn [[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]], Liokaiser joined several other powerful Decepticons in an assault on planet [[Zone (planet)|Zone]]. Attempting to steal their [[Energon Z]], the Decepticons proved no match for the [[Micromaster]]s and were driven away. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}

==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:Victory-toy Drillhorn.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]'s evil brother.]]
*'''Drillhorn''' (Breastforce, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-334'''

: Drillhorn transforms into a four-treaded drill-tank (the drill doesn't spin, sorry). His packed-in partner [[Hornbreast]] fits securely on Drillhorn's chest in either mode. Drillhorn can also use Hornbreast as a hand-held blaster. Drillhorn forms the right leg to the group's combined form [[Liokaiser]].

: This mold was used to make [[Rescue Force 3]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Drillhorn/drillhorn.htm More information on Drillhorn at TFU.info]''


*'''Liocaesar''' {{sic}} (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-335'''

: Drillhorn was also available in a complete six-piece box set of the entire Breastforce team. Each toy was identical to their individual releases, with the glaring omission of [[bio]] and [[tech spec]] cards for the individual members.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Russian:'' '''Nosorog''' (Носорог, "Rhino")

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Drillhorn/drillhorn.htm Drillhorn at TFU.info]

[[Category: Breastforce]]
[[Category:Strategists]]

Drillhorn (G1)

2012-08-24T17:55:35Z

216.75.155.121: /* Zone catalog */

{{Factions|decepticon}}
:''Drillhorn is a [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] Warrior from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Drillhorn.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He was [[Pat Lee|reaching for your purse]] before reaching for your purse was cool.]]

'''Drillhorn''' (ドリルホーン ''Doriruhōn'') is the veteran strategist amongst the [[Breastforce]] group. He is very knowledgeable and very tough... and can be ''quite'' opinionated, to the point of being stupidly bull-headed. His adherence to past battle experiences can often leave him unprepared for unexpected changes in the battlefield. He's accompanied by his partner, [[Hornbreast]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Victory'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'': [[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japanese, ep. 4), [[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese), [[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)
{{charstubfiction}}

===''Victory'' comic===

Drillhorn was seen wisely hovering in the background when [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] learned [[Leozack]] had disobeyed his orders and gone to Earth alone. {{storylink|Leozack Rumbles Violently!}}

Drillhorn and the rest of Breastforce dramatically charged into battle against [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], outnumbering him 4-to-1. He then mowed them all down with a single strike from his sword. Oops. {{storylink|Warrior of Love, Star Saber!}}

[[Liokaiser]] once tried to destroy Star Saber and [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]], but failed because the Breastforce lacked the proper spirit of cooperation. Drillhorn and the others argued internally over which of them would deliver the final blow, giving the Autobot Supreme Commander time to rally against them. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jean and Star Saber!}} On another occasion, the Breastforce fled the scene of a battle after Star Saber and [[Road Caesar]] forced Liokaiser to disengage. {{storylink|Shine! The Five Stars of Victory}}

In the finale battle, the war came to an end after the Autobots discovered Drillhorn and the other Decepticons were only trying to defend and energize their civilian families and loved ones aboard the Stronghold. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

====''Zone'' catalog====

As part of Liokaiser, Drillhorn was revived from death by some means. Lead by the reborn [[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]], Liokaiser joined several other powerful Decepticons in an assault on planet [[Zone (planet)|Zone]]. Attempting to steal their [[Energon Z]], the Decepticons proved no match for the [[Micromaster]]s and were driven away. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}

===''Victory'' comic===

Drillhorn was seen wisely hovering in the background when [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] learned [[Leozack]] had disobeyed his orders and gone to Earth alone. {{storylink|Leozack Rumbles Violently!}}

Drillhorn and the rest of Breastforce dramatically charged into battle against [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], outnumbering him 4-to-1. He then mowed them all down with a single strike from his sword. Oops. {{storylink|Warrior of Love, Star Saber!}}

[[Liokaiser]] once tried to destroy Star Saber and [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]], but failed because the Breastforce lacked the proper spirit of cooperation. Drillhorn and the others argued internally over which of them would deliver the final blow, giving the Autobot Supreme Commander time to rally against them. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jean and Star Saber!}} On another occasion, the Breastforce fled the scene of a battle after Star Saber and [[Road Caesar]] forced Liokaiser to disengage. {{storylink|Shine! The Five Stars of Victory}}

In the finale battle, the war came to an end after the Autobots discovered Drillhorn and the other Decepticons were only trying to defend and energize their civilian families and loved ones aboard the Stronghold. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:Victory-toy Drillhorn.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]'s evil brother.]]
*'''Drillhorn''' (Breastforce, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-334'''

: Drillhorn transforms into a four-treaded drill-tank (the drill doesn't spin, sorry). His packed-in partner [[Hornbreast]] fits securely on Drillhorn's chest in either mode. Drillhorn can also use Hornbreast as a hand-held blaster. Drillhorn forms the right leg to the group's combined form [[Liokaiser]].

: This mold was used to make [[Rescue Force 3]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Drillhorn/drillhorn.htm More information on Drillhorn at TFU.info]''


*'''Liocaesar''' {{sic}} (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-335'''

: Drillhorn was also available in a complete six-piece box set of the entire Breastforce team. Each toy was identical to their individual releases, with the glaring omission of [[bio]] and [[tech spec]] cards for the individual members.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Russian:'' '''Nosorog''' (Носорог, "Rhino")

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Drillhorn/drillhorn.htm Drillhorn at TFU.info]

[[Category: Breastforce]]
[[Category:Strategists]]

Six Changer

2012-04-16T18:31:02Z

216.75.155.121:

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[[Image:G1Sixshot toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The first ever Six Changer, secretly a Seven Changer.]]
'''Six Changers''' are a rare type of [[Transformer]] that, as the name implies, have six forms between which they can alternate. Most are part of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]], which has a grand total of five characters based on three [[Mold|molds]].

You ''could'' call them '''[[Triple Changer|Sextuple Changers]]''', but that'd just be silly.

;1987
*[[Sixshot]]

;1988
*[[Quickswitch]]
*[[Sixknight]]

;1989
*[[Greatshot]]

;2001
*[[Megatron (RID)]]<ref>While not officially called a Six Changer, [http://tfu.info/2001/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm his profile] states that "his many victories have helped him gain the power of a six-step change skill," making it sound as if he's meant to be one.</ref>

==Fiction==
In G1 US fiction, Six Changers have a tendency to be portrayed as unstable. In Japanese fiction, they tend to be ninjas from the [[Six Clan]], who are unsure of their allegiance. What this says about either ninjas or the unstable is unknown.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Six Changer''' (シックスチェンジャー ''Shikkusu Chenjā'')

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce subgroups]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]
[[Category:Transformers with multiple modes]]
[[Category:Victory subgroups]]

Talk:Paint operation

2011-09-16T20:30:21Z

216.75.155.121: /* Merge with paint mask */

Isn't the industry term "paint operaton"?--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 08:08, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
: Paint operation, yeah. Do we have that in print anywhere? [[User:Hooper X|Hooper_X]] 08:27, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
::Already used on the Wiki [[Toy#Decoration|here]], official Hasbro use [http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3182&zoneid=2 here].--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 11:07, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
:: Then as far as I care, move and redirect, but you may want to wait for some other people to concur. [[User:Hooper X|Hooper_X]] 14:47, 10 June 2009 (EDT)

== Merge with paint mask ==

Should this article be merged with the [[paint mask]] article? The two concepts are intimately related and there really isn't much to be said about one that wouldn't cover much of the other. Mock up made at [[User: Khajidha/sandbox/paint|my sandbox]]. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:29, 2 July 2010 (EDT)
::I'm voting towards a merge. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 14:32, 14 July 2010 (EDT)

== Discussion moved from Talk:Paint mask for preservation ==

... that's... not really true. The frequency, I mean. Most of the UT redecos use new masks. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:36, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
: I believe Kyde has said that it doesn't cost anything extra at all to come up with new masks. It just takes more time for the designer to come up with them. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:40, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

::Okay, well, actually, I have to defer to Kyde, since he works for Hasbro and I work for a forge shop. :) But there is more than designer time involved...somebody has to make the mask itself, and tooling like that is never cheap in the you-and-me sense. Heck, design time isn't cheap either. Hmm...there's a place in this town that actually makes masks. Perhaps I will do some research. But anyway, "negligible" is a good word to use here...let's say it costs $5000 for a set of masks (which it very well might), including design time, tooling cost, and getting them set up for production. That's not exactly pocket change, but over a long production run it's definitely negligible. However, it might be too much for a non-main line like Universe, for instance.
The main reason I put this stuff in there is that I have seen fans
criticizing the 'laziness' of reusing masks more than a few times, and
I thought some explanation would be needed. But I should look into it more. --Autobus Prime

Talk:Paint operation

2011-09-16T20:29:51Z

216.75.155.121: /* Merge with paint mask */

Isn't the industry term "paint operaton"?--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 08:08, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
: Paint operation, yeah. Do we have that in print anywhere? [[User:Hooper X|Hooper_X]] 08:27, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
::Already used on the Wiki [[Toy#Decoration|here]], official Hasbro use [http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3182&zoneid=2 here].--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 11:07, 10 June 2009 (EDT)
:: Then as far as I care, move and redirect, but you may want to wait for some other people to concur. [[User:Hooper X|Hooper_X]] 14:47, 10 June 2009 (EDT)

== Merge with paint mask ==

Should this article be merged with the [[paint mask]] article? The two concepts are intimately related and there really isn't much to be said about one that wouldn't cover much of the other. Mock up made at [[User: Khajidha/sandbox/paint|my sandbox]]. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:29, 2 July 2010 (EDT)
::I'm voting towards a merge. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 14:32, 14 July 2010 (EDT)
:::A year and change after the fact, but THANK you wiki-folk for having this at the correct industry standard term. I've had so many arguments with people about this being the "real" term, and being disbelieved. This site is GREAT for its objectivity. Just sayin' --[[Special:Contributions/216.75.155.121|216.75.155.121]] 16:29, 16 September 2011 (EDT)

== Discussion moved from Talk:Paint mask for preservation ==

... that's... not really true. The frequency, I mean. Most of the UT redecos use new masks. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 22:36, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
: I believe Kyde has said that it doesn't cost anything extra at all to come up with new masks. It just takes more time for the designer to come up with them. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:40, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

::Okay, well, actually, I have to defer to Kyde, since he works for Hasbro and I work for a forge shop. :) But there is more than designer time involved...somebody has to make the mask itself, and tooling like that is never cheap in the you-and-me sense. Heck, design time isn't cheap either. Hmm...there's a place in this town that actually makes masks. Perhaps I will do some research. But anyway, "negligible" is a good word to use here...let's say it costs $5000 for a set of masks (which it very well might), including design time, tooling cost, and getting them set up for production. That's not exactly pocket change, but over a long production run it's definitely negligible. However, it might be too much for a non-main line like Universe, for instance.
The main reason I put this stuff in there is that I have seen fans
criticizing the 'laziness' of reusing masks more than a few times, and
I thought some explanation would be needed. But I should look into it more. --Autobus Prime

Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2011-06-16T20:12:50Z

216.75.155.121: /* Generation 1 */

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[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get an army...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''

: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, originally hails from the ''[[Microman|Microchange]]'' series, transforming into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. He was available through the first three years of the ''Transformers'' series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment, the only 1984 Mini Vehicle to do so. (This is also why he has two ID numbers in Japan; in 1986, the line switched from a single-series number listing to splitting it up between "C" (Cybertron/Autobot) and "D" (Destron/Decepticon) groupings.)

: 'Bee has a lot of minor variations. Throughout 1984 and 1985, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was Cliffjumper), a move meant to "make the line look bigger" according to former [[Hasbro]] R&D Vice President [[George Dunsay]].<ref name="dunsay">[http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/interviews/george_dunsay/george_dunsay_interview.php Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive.com]</ref> For his 1984 release, both color versions had an Autobot sigil on the roof/chest. In 1985, this was replaced by a [[rubsign]]. The rubsign remained on the 1986 release, though he was only released in yellow that year.

: Packaging-wise, there are several more variations. In 1984, the Mini Vehicles were packaged in vehicle mode. Come 1985, a picture of the toy in vehicle mode was added to the front of the card, and ''later'' the toys proper were packaged in robot mode. From this point on, the Mini Vehicles were also part of two different pack-in promotions; the [[Mini-spy|Mini-Spies]] and iron-on reflective patches.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border. In Mexico, both a blue version and a recently-discovered white version with a red face were released.

: This mold was later [[retool]]ed into a [[#Keychain|keychain version of Bumblebee]], as well as for a [[#TFCollection|''Transformers Collection'' multipack]] (see below).

: The original mold is also used by the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus-faction]] [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. Later [[retool]]ings of this mold were used to make [[Glyph (G1)#Toys|Glyph]] and [[Bug Bite (G1)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 1 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee White Mexican Bumblebee gallery at TF-1.com]''



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*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

:Released in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in 1985, Robocar Volks was available in two color schemes: yellow and black (Bumblebee's original colors) and silver and black with a gold face. Whether or not Robocar Volks is the same character as the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]] Volks is unknown.

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[[Image:AntexVolks.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Volks''' (Robocar, 1985)

:Released in Argentina by [[Antex]] in 1985, Robocar Volks was available in two color schemes: red and black and orange and black.

:While Volks's cardback depicted a silver version, it is suspected that this was merely photography of an Estrela toy, and that the silver version was never sold in Argentina.

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[[Image:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Older, squatter, faster.]]
*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''

: The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he has a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer, as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Beetle was much more realistically-proportioned. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the second Transformer to be given a second toy (as both [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the year previous).

:This toy was reissued in Europe in 1991 as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissues, along with the rest of the Throttlebots. The toy was [[Retool|retooled]] to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, the heat-sensitive decal proper replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

: This toy could also represent the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]], assuming he ever got an Earth mode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Goldbug/goldbug.htm More information on Goldbug at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:G1toy pretender bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "sonic blaster" rifle, small "laser pistol"

: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender]]s toys. This version of Bumblebee is still a Volkswagen Beetle, once again more realistically proportioned, but now has what look like off-road tires. He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modeled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper's]] toy head.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Pretender Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"

: The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]'' (scroll down)

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[[Image:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' "Laser pistol"

: In Japan, Legends Bumblebee was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Bumblebee was identical to the Hasbro release.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Bumblebee was given the name "Saetta", which was originally the Italian name of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[Image:G1toy_action_master_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Heli-pack, "Astral Exploder Rifle"

: Part of the second wave of single-carded [[Action Master]] figures, Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail. He comes with his [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large "high-powered air rifle" with spring-loaded deploying barrel. Bumblebee and his Heli-pack are cross-compatible with any other Action Master figure, vehicle or accessory; plus the hole in his back is compatible with [[5mm post]]s.

: This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of ''some'' kind available during the entire original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' production run (from 1984-1990).

::*''[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Action Master Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:G1toy_bumblebee_keychain.jpg‎|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (Keychain, 2001/2003/2007)

: Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[retool]]ed to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires. The toy also returned to its original sticker set-up, doing away with the rubsign and restored the Autobot symbol on his chest. Hasbro made the figure available again in 2007, this time under the "[[Heroes of Cybertron]]" banner.

: In Japan, all four Mini-Bot keychains were released in Japan in 2003 as a [[7-Eleven]] [[exclusive]]s. Each of the keychains also had black "[[Chase figure|chase]]" versions.

: This mold was also used to make [[Glyph (G1)#Toys|Glyph]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/BlackBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on the black keychain Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

: Bumblebee's first ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy was a [[redeco]] of his original toy, transforming into a "Penny Racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. However, this version has yellow chrome on the previously matte-yellow plastics. Thankfully, there seems to be few to no reports of chrome flaking on any of the ''Generation 2'' Mini Vehicles.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Generation 2 Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:G2toy_gobot_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Bumblebee's second release in the ''Generation 2'' line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine. He features through-axle construction for incredibly fast zipping on flat, smooth surfaces, and is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RID)#Toys|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Go-Bots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:Smallest transforming bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 04'''

: Not much more than an inch tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Bumblebee is a scaled-down version of his original toy, retaining the larger figure's transformation scheme but losing its rolling wheels by sheer necessity of size. Bumblebee was sold as part of the line's first wave, and like all the figures, came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Smallest Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumble (Red)''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-2'''

:Bumblebee also came in red! A red variant of the toy was one of two [[chase figure]]s sold in the first ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' wave.

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===Transformers Collection===
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[[Image:G1toy_reissue_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Minibot Team Set''' (6-pack, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''12'''

: Bumblebee was again reissued in Japan as part of the ''[[Transformers Collection]]'' "bookbox" series in a six-toy multi-pack, with [[Huffer (G1)#Toys|Huffer]], [[Cosmos (G1)#Toys|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)#Toys|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)#Toys|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)#Toys|Warpath]]. This time around, Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to have a new [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head. Additionally, this version of the figure gave Bumblebee both an Autobot symbol ''and'' a rubsign, keeping the former in its traditional placement on his chest, and relocating the rubsign to the back of his head, replacing the original tech-detailing sticker that had previously been there.

: The entire set was redecoed to make the [[GoBots (G1)|"G1 GoBots"]] set; this version of Bumblebee became [[Bug Bite (G1)#Toys|Bug Bite]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/ReBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Transformers Collection Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators===
[[Image:AlternatorsBumblebeeDesign.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys", and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book. The design did, however, end up appearing fictionally as Bumblebee's form in the ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' comic.
 
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===Titaniums===
[[Image:Titanium_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand

:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen the Dreamwave's ''[[The War Within]]'' (which was itself based on the first cartoon appearance of Bumblebee). An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately these never made it into production.
 
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===Classics===
[[Image:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

: The Deluxe ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow hatchback sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package) that's basically Hasbro's typical cross between several existing car models: The general shape of the car is based on a heavily customized one-of-a-kind 1992-1995 [[Wikipedia:Honda Civic (fifth generation)|fifth generation Honda Civic hatchback]] with lots of aftermarket "ricer" add-ons (such as a large front bumper, large fenders and a large rear wing).<ref name="ricercivic">[http://www.tuningfever.fr/fr/pics/gal-1596-stephan/pic-33883-honda-civic.php Photos of a "ricer" 1992-1995 Honda Civic], photos taken from an eBay auction posted before September 2005.</ref> The front section takes some design cues from various models of the [[Wikipedia:Subaru Impreza WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]], namely the hood vent present on all models, the front grille of the 2004-05 WRX and the headlights and the midsection of the front bumper from the 2006-07 WRX STi.<ref name="wrxsti06">[http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx/2006/first-drive-2006-subaru-impreza-wrx-and-wrx-sti.html 2006-2007 Subaru WRX STi], officially unveiled in September 2005.</ref> The shape of the rear fenders is also vaguely inspired by the [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen New Beetle|Volkswagen New Beetle]].

: Bumblebee comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar than his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. His robot mode is designed to look like a typical teenager, dressed in a hoodie with pockets and wearing big chunky trainers<ref>[http://pingmag.jp/2007/06/29/transformers/ Interview] with [[Alex Kubalsky]]</ref>. He is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.

: Later versions [[retool]]ed the area the [[rubsign]] rests on to be larger.

: This retooled version of this mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Classics|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hot Bee? Bumbleshot?]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

: This ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyLOC|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. In either mode he has flip-out "wings". We have gone full circle.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ClassicsLegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Classic Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Transformers (2007)===
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[[Image:Movietoy_legacyofbumblebee_classic.jpg‎|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[#Classics|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Premium|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble (see immediately below).

:This pack comes in ''Movie'' style packaging, but not specifically marked as such.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/WMClassicBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legacy Classics Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of [[#Classics|''Classics'' Bumblebee.]] Bumblebee swaps some of his black plastic for dark gray, and his light gray plastic for yellow. His yellow plastic is almost entirely covered in yellow paint to deal with the common problem of yellow plastic being near-translucent against darker plastics and the inconsistency between bare plastic parts and painted clear parts. His eyes are painted blue despite being molded in translucent plastic. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Classics|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/henkei/bumblebee/1445/ Henkei! Bumblebee gallery at Seibertron.com]''

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===Encore===
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[[Image:G1toy_encore_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Bumble & Minibots''' (5-pack, 2008)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''10'''

: The ''[[Encore|Transformers Encore]]'' series released a package of Mini Vehicles similar to the 2004 package; this time Bumblebee was bundled with [[Outback (G1)#Toys|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)#Toys|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)#Toys|Swerve]], and [[Tailgate (G1)#Toys|Tailgate]]. ''Encore'' Bumblebee re-uses the show-accurate head mold from the ''Transformers Collection'' release, and now sports several additional paint applications: his eyes are blue, his headlights are white, his brake lights are red, and his bumpers are silver.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008 Legends G1Bumblebee.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)

:''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends class Bumblebee has a vehicle mode that is something of an amalgamation of the vehicle forms recent Bumblebees have adopted. While he forms a modern hatchback like the ''Classics'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee toys, the more aggressive design with large flared wheel arches, and small windows evoke the look of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly as, his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]].

:This mold was redecoed into ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cliffjumper]] and [[#Transformers (2010)|''Transformers'' "Gold Bumblebee"]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Universe Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Alternity===
[[Image:Alternity bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumble''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "chrono-venom stinger guns"

:''[[Alternity (franchise)|Alternity]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.

:Bumblebee was [[retool]]ed to make ''Alternity'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Bumble/bumble.htm more information on Alternity Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_Gold_Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Gold Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2011)

:[[#Goldbug|Goldbug]] was [[renaming|renamed]] Gold Bumblebee for this redeco of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends class Bumblebee]]. As part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" promotion, he sports a [[rubsign]].

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cliffjumper]].

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[[Image:TF2010-toy_Deluxe_Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:This Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Classics'' deluxe class Bumblebee in a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie-inspired]] paint scheme. Like Gold Bumblebee, it features a rubsign.

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===United===
*'''Bumblebee Cybertron Mode''' (Deluxe, [[December 25|12-15]]-2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN02'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol

: Part of the first wave of ''[[United (toyline)|United]]'' product, Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Toys|''War for Cybertron'' Bumblebee toy]], transforming into a "Cybertronian courier." He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either robot or vehicle mode.

:TakaraTomy's release features an extensive metallic paint job on the car mode panels as well as some of the robot's parts (such as the head and forearms). In addition to some painted detail differences from the Hasbro release, United Bumblebee features a lighter gray as well as a brighter pink than the Hasbro version.

: This mold was also used to make [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Toys|''War For Cybertron'' Cliffjumper]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#United|''United'' Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode]].

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[December 25|12-25]]-2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN07'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:Another redeco of the ''Classics'' Deluxe toy, ''[[United (toyline)|United]]'' Bumblebee is painted mainly in chromed golden yellow with silver bumpers. He was sold alongside his Cybertron Mode (see above) in the first assortment of ''United'' product.

:While very similar in appearance, this version of Bumblebee is cast in a lighter yellow plastic than the Henkei release, with most of his car mode parts (along with his robot mode head and forearms) painted over in a golden color. As noted above he also features a silver front bumper and other painted details different than his previous TakaraTomy release.

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==Merchandise==
===Happy Meal Toy===
[[Image:1985 happymeal bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (1985)

:Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Bumblebee and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Cliffjumper, [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]) comprised the very first line of Transformers [[List of Transformers restaurant promotions|Happy Meal toys]], but alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only been test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: Bumblebee is known to have been available in blue and red, red and black, green and black, blue and black, black and yellow and black and red... yet not his traditional yellow and black!

::*''[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/artifacts/featuredart3.html More information on Happy Meal Bumblebee at the TF Artifacts List]''
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[Image:Caramel_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (1985)
:One of [[Kabaya]]'s first Transformers [[candy toy]] lines, the ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' series featured small rubber figures, similar to the later-released [[Decoy]]s, but smaller, flatter and based more on the toys, rather than their animation models. The figure was available in numerous different colors.
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===Transformers Choco===

*'''Bumble''' (1985)
:A small transforming model kit of Bumblebee was part of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys.
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===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)
: This small red rubber figurine of Bumblebee was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Bumblebee's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for. A peach-colored version of the figure could be found packed in various other multi-packs the following year, and in numerous other colours as part of the blindpacked ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' line.

*'''Bumblebee''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''26'''

: The Bumblebee figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (26, in Bumblebee's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Decoy Bumbleebee at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:SCF-Bumblebee-Spike.JPG|right|thumb|"ACT NATURAL."]]
*'''Bumble and Spike''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''5''' (painted), '''6''' (clear)

:A 3-inch PVC of Bumblebee with his best human friend [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] was released in the third wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' series. The figure was available in both full color and clear plastic versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Bumble at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearBumble/bumble.htm More information on clear Super Collection Figure Bumble at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===

*'''Autobot Espionage Team''' (2003)

:The Bumblebee and Spike figurines were later sold as part of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, but since Hasbro didn't have the trademark on Bumblebee's name at the time, the set was simply collectively named the "Autobot Espionage Team". The pair were sold on a blister card and packaged with a character card and the right leg of the wave's collectable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===MyClone===
[[Image:MyClone Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Oh wow they managed to let the kid friendly character look like a fat, grumpy old man.]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MTF010'''
** ''Accessories:'' Yellow display stand

:Released in the second wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Bumblebee comes with a hexagonal yellow display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[Image:Qrobo bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:A super-deformed PVC of Bumblebee was released as part of the''[[Q-Robo Collection]]''. Like all the figures in the series, it was sold blindpacked in a plastic capsule, featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent red color scheme.

::*''[http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

[[Image:Bottlecap_bumblebee.JPG|right|thumb|]]

*'''Bumble''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Bumblebee "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===History Collection===

[[Image:History_collection_bbee.jpg|right|thumb]]

*'''Bumble''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:Takara produced this PVC figurine of Starscream as part of their [[History Collection]] set. Despite its diminutive size, this two-piece full-color figure features articulated shoulders.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act234/ More information on the History Collection at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[Image:Hardhero_bumblebees.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (mini-statue, 2004)

:Standing at seven inches tall, [[Hard Hero]]'s Bumblebee cold cast porcelain mini-statue was limited to 1500 pieces and could link up with the company's previous [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Optimus Prime statue]] to form a small diorama. Notionally, he was supposed to be the "first in the Minibot series", though no more Minibot statues were produced.
 
*'''Bumblebee''' (metallic chrome exclusive, 2004)

:A metallic golden chrome version of Hard Hero's Bumblebee statue, in homage to the original toy's Generation 2 chrome redeco, was offered as an exclusive by Coalition Comics in December 2004, limited to only 250 pieces.
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===Gummy Candy===
[[Image:ClassicsGummies.jpg|right|thumb|He's Bumblelicious!]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Large [[Transformers Gummy Candy|gummy candies]] resembling his ''Classics'' toy packaged in a blister bubble.

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumRM-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|22 years and five Robot Points later, he finally gets a gun. Revenge time!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Bumblebee is a small, 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue of the little guy in a design that's surprisingly close to the original toy, with two wheels on each arm, a plate behind his head and sculpted details on his legs that are also based on the original toy. The only part where the cartoon model is given a preference is the head, including the face.

:''Titanium'' Bumblebee has joints at the waist, neck and shoulders, plus a removable pistol. He even comes with a little Autobot-sigil display base.

:This sculpt would've been used to make [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], but the ''Titanium'' line was canceled before that figure could be released.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Titanium Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

: A Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] two-pack, this set features "Supermetal Finish" (read: shiny) versions of the "Robot Master" ''Titaniums'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

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===Palisades===
[[Image:Palisades_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (mini-statue, 2006)

:Initially intended to be an exclusive for [[BotCon 2005]], [[Palisades Toys]]' 4" Bumblebee mini-statue fell victim to a scheduling conflict and was instead released exclusively by NonStop Toys in 2006. One of the last four statues to come out of the Palisades Transformers range, Bumblebee was limited to 1000 pieces.
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===Diamond Select===
[[Image:Art_asylum_bumblebees.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (statue, 2007)

:This six-inch tall mini-bust of Bumblebee was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces.
 
*'''Bumblebee Roto-Bank''' (money bank, 2009)

:Art Asylum also produced a Bumblebee money bank, equipped with poseable, rotating arms and head.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:G1 RobotHeroes BumblebeeVsSoundwave.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I wiw punch Soundwave into obwivion.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Soundwave''' (2007)

: ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Bumblebee is another piece of absolute adorableness. A soft-plastic figurine that combines the cartoon and toy elements of the original Bumblebee with a "super-deformed" style, he is jointed at the neck and shoulders. He came in a two-pack with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

: This mold was also used to make ''Robot Heroes'' Cliffjumper, of course.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Robot Heroes Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Mov2007-toy Slumblebee.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Slumblebee''' (2007)

: Slumblebee is, as his name suggests, a plush Bumblebee toy based on his original [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] form. Obviously he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colors. You can transform him into his car mode (which is totally '''''not''''' a Beetle, as far as Volkswagen can prove) by turning him inside out. Truly he is a new zenith of cuteness.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Slumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Slumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard ClassicBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Classic Bumblebee''' (2007)

: A 22-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, "Classic" Bumblebee "transforms" into a yellow sports coupe, based on his ''Classics'' design. He uses the same parts layout as [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] and [[Blackjack]].

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===Boss Coffee===
[[Image:Boss_coffee_bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Bumble''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Bumblebee was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Bumblebee features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.
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===Attacktix===
[[Image:AttacktixBumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|Well, if people are gonna keep drawing him carrying gigantic guns....]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Booster, 200?)
**''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF06'''

: Part of the second-series ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Bumblebee is a "Rare" 10-point "Specialist" that fires a standard missile. His Special Power, "Infiltrate" allows Bumblebee, after being defeated and turning up white, to be placed anywhere on the opponents starting line. He also has an always-active power that lets him take a free turn if he defeats another "Specialist"-ranked piece with a higher point value than his own. Holy schneikies, he's a ''monster'' on the board.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:TFU08-toy_BumblebeeSuperSoaker.jpg|thumb|right|Electric charger not included!]]
*'''Bumblebee Super Soaker''' (2009)

: The Bumblebee [[wikipedia:Super_Soaker|Super Soaker]] is a yellow and black redeco of Hasbro's earlier "Sneak Attack 4-Way" water gun. The gun has several nozzle settings that allows it to fire a stream or fan of water straight forward, or streams in four other directions to surprise people and "soak 'em sideways".

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|Tubby lil' muggy all stuffed with <strike>fluff</strike> energon.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

: [[Mighty Muggs]] Bumblebee is a [[super-deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with swiveling arms and head. His mold is different from the standard template used by most ''Transformers'' Muggs, as it is extra short and has Bumblebee's trademark "horns". On the other hand, he doesn't come with any weapons.

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===Transformers Wacky Wobblers===
[[Image:WackyWobblers_G1Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

: This Bumblebee [[wikipedia:Bobblehead|bobblehead]] is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]]. Aside from the standard-issue big wobbling head, he also features arms that swivel at the shoulders. Bumblebee is affixed to a base with his name on it.
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee White Mexican Bumblebee gallery at TF-1.com]

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Tako Tank

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216.75.155.121: /* Beast Wars II */

:''The Tako Tank is a [[Maximal]] vehicle from the [[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:TakoTank1.gif|right|300px|thumb|The Japanese sure love their tentacles.]]
The '''Tako Tank''' (タコタンク ''Tako Tanku'') is a weapon used by the Maximals fighting the Beast Wars on [[Gaea]]. It has a powerful water cannon, destructive tentacles and can move really fast.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars II'' cartoon===
The Tako Tank was delivered to the Maximals stationed on [[Gaea]] by [[Scuba]]'s cousin, [[Ikard]]. The Tako Tank gave the Maximals the upper hand in battle, though only Scuba seemed competent in piloting the thing. At one point, [[Tasmania Kid]] and [[Diver (BWII)|Diver]] tried taking it for a joyride but instantly lost control and wreaked havoc all over the planet until Scuba was able to rescue them.
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===Dreamwave comics===
A toy remarkably similar to the Tako Tank startled a [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] soldier at a movie theater. On reflection, he thought it might be a [[GoBots (franchise)|GoBot]]. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}}

===IDW Beast Wars comic===
[[Image:Ascending4_TakoTank.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]]
During an [[Angolmois]]-induced riot on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Tako Tank broke through a wall while leading various crazed Maximals and Predacons, including Scuba. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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==Games==
===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle'' Video Game===
The Tako Tank was accessible to Ikard during the battles that ensued over the super-powerful [[energon crystal]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Ikard & Tako Tank''' (1998)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''X-5'''

: The Tako Tank is a large mechanical octopus. Twin puppet-rods in the back give control of the front two tentacles (which is one of the funnest play-features in Transformers ever). A plunger in the back runs through the body, which activates the water-bellows in the tank's "mouth". A small wheel behind each "eye" allows them to spin, though for what purpose is unknown.

: The tank-head splits open to reveal a motorcycle Basic-scaled toys can ride. (Because of the way it folds up, the Transformer cannot stay in the bike in "storage" mode.) This bike has two flip-around spring-loaded torpedo launchers, plus the wheel assembly can adjust to serve as either a traditional land-based vehicle or be converted to a hoverbike.

: The Tako Tank came with its pilot, Ikard.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Ikard/ikard.htm More information on the Tako Tank (with Ikard) at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==

:The Tako Tank was also available as a "diving" style tub-toy, which came with fizzy-pellets to generate the movement, and a regular translucent blue PVC of Scuba, though presumably it is intended to represent Ikard. The tub-toy version is much smaller and has simpler, partially "SD" styled, detailing.

==Notes==
* "''Tako''" (蛸, 鮹, 章魚, 鱆, or タコ) is Japanese for "octopus".
* Like the [[Niagara Base]] from the same line, there is speculation that the Tako Tank was originally an unreleased ''[[Microman]]'' concept. This may explain the bike's questionable compatibility with its pilots.
* The Tako Tank appears in the ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle]]'' video game, firing at the opponent as part of Scuba's "super move".

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