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Perceptor (G1)

2010-12-29T05:03:46Z

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:''Perceptor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Perceptor reissueart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Back off, man. I'm a scientist."]]
'''Perceptor''' is a scientist, one of the most astute minds the whole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] can offer. He is perpetually seeking to increase knowledge, and his discoveries have repeatedly proven invaluable. Though his specialties lie in metallurgy, electrical engineering, and additional sciences closely concomitant to Transformer physiology, his thirst for knowledge has made him a kind of scientific jack-of-all-trades.

One of Perceptor's most infamous mannerisms is his tendency to engage in verbal communication using scientific terminology. This has the unforeseen result of exasperating and occasionally frustrating his comrades. One might hypothesize that the jovial mechanoid is unaware that not everyone with whom he seeks to communicate shares his extensive vocabulary.

Engaging in physical melee is not his preferred activity. He is content to make his contributions to the Autobot cause in the manner in which he deems sufficient, but will engage in combat if the situation requires. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] often relies on Perceptor's perspicacity, and considers him as inestimable as any of his officers.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Percepto'''
:''Italian name'': '''Supervista''' ("Super-sight")
:''Hungarian name'': '''Észlelő'''
:''Russian name'': '''Микроскоп''' ("Microscope")
:''Victory [[Omni Productions]] dub name'': '''Doctor Baster'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Eiding]] (English), [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japanese), Carlos Agosti (Latin American)

[[Image:Microbots shrink.JPG|thumb|right|200px|All my tubes and wires and careful notes!]]

Perceptor appeared on [[Earth]] during a period of time occurring after the initial impact of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] into the planet. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} It is unknown exactly when he had arrived, but the malfunctions he suffered during the [[Cybertonium]] depletion crisis would lead one to conclude that he had been present when the Ark crashed onto prehistoric Earth during the encounter wih the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

During his period of habitation on that planetary body, he experienced a myriad of adventures. Included in that scope were incidents such as reconfiguring his mass ratio to a microscopic scale using the [[transmat reduction beam]] in order to sever the connection of the [[Heart of Cybertron]] to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s body. Upon doing so, he proceeded to dispose of the object by having [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] throw the volatile energy source approximately two thousand feet into the sky and shooting it with his mobile cannon mode. {{storylink|Microbots}}

When Megatron perpetrated an egregious assault on the Autobots' reputation and had them forcibly expelled from their residency on Earth, Perceptor was indubitably among their number. A fortuitous sequence of events allowed the Autobots to return to their former planetary location and extradict the Decepticons from their dominion over the [[human]]s. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} During another adventure, a series of aberrant mechanical malfunctions began afflicting the Autobots. Perceptor was incapable of altering from his microscope configuration, and expeditiously determined that the complication was a depletion of [[Cybertonium]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

During a constitutional along a seaboard, Perceptor, [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] were assailed by an assortment of Decepticons. Remarkably, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] appeared impervious to damage, and both Perceptor and Seaspray were captured and escorted to the submerged Decepticon headquarters. With the inclusion of Beachcomber, the three Autobots were able to effect an adequate escape and rejoin their cohorts in time to confront the [[Electrum]]-coated Decepticons. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}}

In an endeavor to assist [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], who had run into difficulty on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], one of [[Saturn]]'s attendant moons, Perceptor and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] traversed space in [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Although Omega's energy was depleted by the journey, Perceptor was able to locate a prodigious accumulation of [[energy crystal]]s, with which he subsequently reenergized Omega, allowing them to repel the Decepticon invaders and effect a peregrination back to Earth. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[Image:G1 cartoon Perceptor Pencil sword.JPG|left|200px|thumb|The pen...cil is mightier than the sword!]]

On another occasion, Perceptor and an assemblage of Autobots and Decepticons were propelled across the interstellar void by the [[space bridge]], landing on an unexplored world in which Cybertronian lifeforms were minuscule in relation to the immense indigenous population. After a series of alarming endangerments, Perceptor determined that a toy rocket ship possessed by the boy [[Aron]], whose abode they had happened into, could be modified to return the Autobots home. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}} Calamitously, their mode of transport was intercepted by an alien named [[Bosch]], who utilised a mechanism to place the Autobots in a submissive state, intending to barter them for energon. [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] was eventually able to emancipate Perceptor and his fellows with the assistance of the bounty hunter [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

Examining a sample of extraterrestrial matter transported to Earth on [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s back, Perceptor was able to ascertain that Cosmos had inadvertently imported [[Morphobot]]s, a genus of robotic flora which consumed mechanical life. His exhortation was sufficient to save Cosmos and the Morphobots were soon dispatched to a more suitable biosphere; however, the sample he had acquired had also propagated to the point where it threatened to consume him along with his laboratory. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

Perceptor's spectrographic analysis of an ore sample determined that the asteroid from which it originated was, in fact, alive. In an unfortunate turn of events, Optimus Prime had just commanded Omega Supreme to obliterate said asteroid. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} Yet another enterprise took Perceptor to a world inhabited by transforming organic creatures who had been enslaved by the Decepticons. He assisted in liberating the [[Tlalakan]]s, and was subsequently bemused by Bumblebee's notion that they should make a wish on the first stellar object they sighted. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

[[Image:Cosmic Rust Perceptor kick.JPG|thumb|right|200px|I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up and I can't find anything!]]

He also synthesized a panacea to remedy all corrosion, with the appellation [[corrostop]], and was decorated by the humans for his ingenuity. Megatron also coveted his assistance, but for a dire emergency — the Decepticon had become afflicted by [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] and it transpired that corrostop was the only counteragent. Not content with merely being ameliorated, Megatron exploited Perceptor in a machination to infect the Autobots with Cosmic Rust, and all sources of [[Ingredient X]], an imperative component of corrostop, had been exhausted. Perceptor and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] labored to make the [[matter duplicator]] operational so that more corrostop could be constituted and the Autobots saved. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

Perceptor and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] discovered a disquieting fact — that an aberrant disruption emanating from Cybertron was causing a shift in Earth's orbit, resulting in the planet's imminent collision with the nearest stellar body! The Autobots and Decepticons were forced to collaborate to avoid destruction in the [[Sun]]; however, the Insecticons masticated the space bridge controls, rendering the possibility of its use dubious. With donated components, Perceptor repaired the space bridge and dispatched the amalgamated force to Cybertron to subjugate the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:Rumblevsperceptor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I can smell the chemicals!]]

Perceptor's actions continued to be of intrinsic strategic import, particularly following the distinct tactical deficiencies during the [[battle of Autobot City]] that resulted in the expiration of Wheeljack, and pointing out that "gamma waves in this sector of space create marginal navigation probabilities" as the Autobots fled Earth. As a member of Ultra Magnus's company, he was marooned on planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], where he contended with the indigenous race of mechanisms, designated [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. During the decisive battle against [[Unicron]], Perceptor was stationed aboard the Junkion vessel when Unicron crushed it in his grasp, though fortunately was not a casualty of the catastrophe and could later be distinguished celebrating the antagonist's defeasance. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Perceptor had a mission of paramount importance and tasked it to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. After the Galactic Olympics were disrupted by unknown assailants, he examined some debris but was unable to determine the exact nature of the attackers. He proposed he accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] on an undertaking to investigate the Decepticons, but Rodimus elected to procure [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s abetment instead. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Perceptor later valiantly defended Cybertron against Decepticon intrusion. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

The inexplicable resurrection of Optimus Prime led Perceptor and the rest of the Autobots on a mission of retaliation against the [[Quintesson]]s for the supposed termination of a selection of Autobots, including Rodimus Prime. When it transpired that a shuttle Optimus commanded the Autobots fire on in fact contained their still-functioning comrades, Perceptor was all too happy to arrest the ill-fated assault. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

[[Image:G1 ForeverIsALongTime Pipes Rodimus Perceptor.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]

On a second entanglement with the Quintessons, Perceptor was incapacitated early in the conflict and unable to prevent several of his fellow Autobots from traversing a [[Time Window|chronal displacement aperture]] to Cybertron's distant past. Although [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] was an adequate physician, Perceptor regained normal function subsequent to the resolution of the situation. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

After [[Fort Knox]] dematerialized, a preliminary examination by Perceptor of [[energon cube]]s discovered at the locale indicated they were contaminated with [[Dinosaur transform static]]. Further analysis indicated the cubes were of Decepticon manufacture, exonerating the Dinobots and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Tracing the point of origin to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]], the Autobots located the appropriated architecture and liberated the country from the habitation of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Perceptor was part of an ambush set for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] when the incorporeal spirit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possessed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} When Wheelie and the [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Spike's immature offspring]] developed curiosity over Ultra Magnus's construction date, they consulted Perceptor, who suggested they scrutinize the [[Hall of Records]], unaware of the endangerment the pair would soon face. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Investigating another disappearance on the part of Daniel, this time complemented by Grimlock, Perceptor operated a Quintesson contrivance which transposed a rescue party to the domain of [[Menonia]]. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} While excavating [[isodrite]] in an asteroid belt, a team of Autobots was beleaguered by Decepticons, however as Perceptor observed, Galvatron was wreaking more havoc with his own troops than the Autobots. {{storylink|Webworld}}

[[Image:CarnageCMinor Perceptor microscope.jpg|thumb|left|200px|That's not where you look into a microscope, Hot Spot.]]
Perceptor's calculations later tracked the Decepticons down to a comet, where the blackguards were installing an apparatus to propel it into [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. During the altercation, a resonance of extreme amplitude disrupted proceedings, causing all present to expeditiously descent towards a nearby planetary body named [[Eurythma]]. As the Decepticons prepared to resume hostilities, Perceptor dismantled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with one discharge of his artillery mode. He proceeded to participate in a diversionary engagement while Ultra Magnus and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] contacted the indigenous sentient life who communicated entirely in melody. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

Detecting an aberrant semaphore on a Quintesson frequency, Perceptor allocated the mission to Sky-Lynx, Blaster and [[Outback]]. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} He later oversaw the installation of a new power core on Cybertron. Not long after this occurrence, Galvatron unleashed a [[Dweller|grotesque monstrosity]] with the ability to metamorphose Transformers into energy vampires. Perceptor not only formulated a remedy involving the infusing of a plethora of energy, but was able to effect the catharsis of the Dweller from Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}} He was equivalently successful in restoring Ultra Magnus, Rodimus, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to their mechanoid forms after they were transplanted into organic bodies. {{storylink|Only Human}}

[[Image:PerceptorNijika01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Memoirs of a tiny alien robot geisha with a male alien robot's transplanted brain]]
During the instatement of another power generator, Perceptor expressed a desire for an increase in the Dinobots' brainpower, to which Grimlock responded with a aggressive exclamation regarding his fist and Perceptor's cranium. Malfunctions caused by strange energy emanating from the generator resulted in Grimlock's intelligence being increased manifold, outstripping even Perceptor's own acumen. The Autobots journeyed to Unicron's skull in orbit around Cybertron, where they were incapacitated by [[anti-electron]]s. Providentially, Grimlock was able to construct a brigade of [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s to salvage the situation. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

During one of his final known excursions with Rodimus, Perceptor plummeted onto an [[Zamojin (planet)|alien world]] in a state of [[transformation paralysis]]. What's worse, his [[universal emulator]] was taken from his body and transplanted into the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] construct called [[Nijika]], which resulted in Perceptor's consciousness taking up residence within that form. All things considered, he took it quite well, and his alterations to the emulator resulted in the Quintessons inadvertently extricating the world from its incarceration. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Fight! Super Robot Lifeform manga=====
Alongside several other Autobots, Perceptor tried and failed to defend Yokohama from an attack by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4}} He later came with [[Kenji]], [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] to an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, where they were supposed to meet some other Autobots. They soon found that the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] had captured their friends and were using the island as a build site for the humongous [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. By magnifying one of Hound's holograms through Perceptor's lens, the Autobots tricked Trypticon into attacking a fake [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and falling into the ocean. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6}}

=====Victory cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)

Perceptor, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Minerva]] were summoned, called forth, or otherwise sought out by [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] to save, preserve, and defend the life of the critically damaged and weakened [[Ginrai]]. They succeeded, converting the former [[Transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo]].{{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|Awaken! Victory Leo}} {{storylink|The Tide is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}} {{storylink|Jean - Defend the Campus!!}}

=====Japanese ''Generation 2'' story pages=====
[[Image:G2StoryPageWheeljackPerceptor1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Look at him, all tiny back there.]]
Perceptor, along with Wheeljack and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], discovered [[Reconfiguration Matrix|new properties]] of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which allowed Optimus Prime to revive himself as Laser-Rod Optimus Prime subsequent to a crushing defeat by Megatron. {{storylink|G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 4}}
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=====Teletraan Go! Go! comics=====
[[Image:TGGPerceptor1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The doctor is in...sane.]]
Sent to gather data on Perceptor, [[Teletraan 15]] found him giggling creepily over a microchip and telling it that it was time for its check-up.

[[Image:TGGPerceptor2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Wheeee!]]As she recoiled in horror, Perceptor's tone became clinical and, retracting his faceplate, he demanded that she identify herself. After Teletraan 15 recorded her notes on the Autobot scientist, he transformed into his seldom-seen mobile battle mode and took her for a ride... whether she wanted it or not.
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:TheSmeltingPool-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Oh, you mean we're drawing a mouth on him, and we shouldn't color his face like he has his toy's [[mouthplate]]? Well, crap.]]
On Cybertron, Perceptor was often considered an officer or otherwise highly ranked personage by other Cybertronic life forms in the vicinity, inspiring in the aforementioned others a tendency to view him as a "commander" of a faction of Autobots who engaged in armed conflict against localized enemy forces. The Autobot communications officer, heretofore known as "Blaster," would routinely cause superfluous amounts of mischief for Perceptor, largely due to the former's overdeveloped anti-hero circuitry. Annoyingly, this endeared Blaster to their shared peers moreso than to Perceptor, despite Perceptor's rational decision-making and refusal to to risk lives unnecessarily. A pertinent example, if we were to belabor the matter, would be when Blaster felt irrational concern over the unreliable Autobot scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. Despite the obvious danger and the expendability of Scrounge, Blaster's utilization of charisma and other personality-based social tools were able to persuade Perceptor's team to search [[Polyhex]] for him. Perceptor warned of the futility of such actions, and, true to the probabilities calculated, Scrounge was not located. Blaster would predictably leave to find Scrounge on his own, returning later to report that Scrounge had sacrificed himself to bring news of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s apparent survival, somewhere on a planet called [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[Image:AerialbotsoverAmerica-soswearsCircuitBreaker.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]

Perceptor remained in the position of commander until such a point as the aforementioned combat unit, or the surviving portions thereof, crossed the multidimensional warp system for transport, otherwise known as the Space Bridge, to join the forces based on the planetary body known to the overwhelming majority of those of his species who had shifted their operations to its locality as Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Perceptor's band was immediately spotted by a squadron of airbone Decepticons, but it seemed, at least on a superficial level not readily able to withstand a more critical analysis, that the Decepticons were more generally annoyed than willing to engage in combat, and thusly departed. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

The dubious function of counter-Autobot measures was instead transfered to a team of battle-acclimated natives, known amongst themselves as the anti-Transformers task force known as [[RAAT]]. These ruffians were led by a [[human]] female who was able to levitate herself off of the ground using a patchwork coating of circuitry, in a surprising lack of modesty, if one must dwell on such matters. Suffice to say, this [[Circuit Breaker]] was able to disable Perceptor and his fellow Autobots through the release of atomic micro-batteries at a 300,000-volt blast of electricity, which short-circuited them succinctly. The removal of Perceptor's face was subsequent, and it and the faces of his compatriots were hung up on a vertical surface, or wall, while his body was experimented on for educational purposes, admirably enough. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Perceptor would remain in such a sorry state for a short period of time, up until his services were needed, in conjunction with that of his fellow captors, to be assembled into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|mega robot designed specifically to counter a targeted duo of Decepticons]] until such a time that services had been rendered, thus guaranteeing their freedom. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[Image:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|300px|That's one microscope you don't want to look in the wrong way.]]

''Perceptor and his Autobots were being directed towards the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Autobots' headquarters, by an Autobot daydreamer designated "[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]," when suddenly Skids disappeared in a flash of light and sound, leaving nothing but a charred area of organic floor surfacing where he had stood previously. To make matters worse, that is to say unfavorably ranked versus other incidents along a spectrum of agreeability, Perceptor's band of Autobots was soon under attack by a strange and powerful Decepticon named [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Despite Perceptor's rare usage of his tank alternate form, alongside his peer [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]]'s similar mode, the two were responded to in kind and found themselves summarily removed from battle capability, that is to say, consciousness. {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}''

''Rescued from destruction by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's group, regrettably still sans Skids, finally traversed the remaining distance between their arrival coordinates and the Ark, where the Autobots there were surprised to hear of Galvatron's return to their chronal locality. Perceptor attempted, valiantly, to explain to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] that their surprise was without merit, but in a characteristically erudite fashion that left the simple-minded relic dumbfounded. But it was soon Perceptor's opportunity to be dumbfounded as it was learned that Optimus Prime had recently perished, his body found in tatters, no doubt the work of the Decepticons. A [[Transformer funerary practices|funeral]] was, indeed, called for in due course, and the Earthbound Autobots felt that their late commander would have wanted to be buried according to the customs of Earth's dominant simian life form. Blaster, in a rare moment of propriety, quietly expressed his misgivings about this approach to Perceptor, who quietly agreed with his colleague that this method of burial was crude. Their complaints were soon rendered moot, as before their eyes Optimus Prime materialized, no worse for wear, and revealed his death had been but a ruse. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}''

''Immediately after Optimus Prime's death had been declared a hoax,'' the Autobots' legendary Earthbound commander left with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] on a mission of medium importance and had returned in less than satisfactory condition. As Perceptor and the other functioning Autobots looked on, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] failed, despite his best efforts as the Autobots' chief medical officer, to revive him, and Optimus Prime was declared deceased, that is, nonfunctional. Perceptor, though a newcomer to the Earthen stage of the Cybertronian wars, was selected to deliver Optimus Prime's eulogy before their late commander's inert chassis was ejected into the void surrounding their new home planet, via a rocket-powered funereal containment unit. Adjacent within the chronal dimension, a human intruder was able to repurpose the Ark's defensive instruments against the mourning Autobots, and destructive tools of various forms turned themselves on their makers. Perceptor, acting with regards to the longterm, forbid the Autobots from responding in kind, noting that were the Ark to suffer damage, the Autobots would be unable to repair their home to the tolerances required to return them to their original planet. Ratchet, who had neglected to appear at Optimus Prime's funeral, was capable enough to disable the threat from within the Ark. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[Image:Democracykingofthehill.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Why are you running things, Perceptor? You just got here!]]

With Optimus Prime deceased, it became pertinent for the Autobots to congregate and [[democracy|deliberate]] on a replacement for his managerial position, a crucial task for which Perceptor summoned high-ranking representatives. The proceedings were according to plan until, with reckless abandon, the brutish commander of the Dinobots, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], interrupted and threw the process into disarray. Grimlock carried no positive feelings about Optimus Prime's leadership style, and the Dinobot commander implied he would prefer to take his post by force, but Perceptor, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] cut short his charade with a verbal assault. However, following a seige orchestrated by the massive but articulate Decepticon [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor had altered his initial position, having seen Grimlock's selflessness and leadership in battle against their opponent. The Autobots hailed Grimlock as their new commander. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

[[Image:DarkStar-PerceptorTentakil.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Fangirls, you can stop squeeing right now. We can hear you through the Internet.]]

After suffering through months of Grimlock's actual leadership style, Perceptor once again changed his assessment; moreso, he had decided that, in fact, Blaster would make the perfect replacement for their thuggish Dinobot leader, despite his appraisal of Blaster's strategic deficiences back on Cybertron. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Regardless of such trivialities, Optimus Prime himself returned to command, and Perceptor was next seen suffering from defective circuits in the Arctic, preventing him from detecting the presence of the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] of the [[Tentakil (G1)|multipod variety]]. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}} He was later listed as deactivated for a somewhat extended period of time, by human standards if not by those of his species, by the opposing faction (as judged by an outside observer who insists on a binary classification system) as a result of the [[Underbase]] conflict, so named for the goal of the conflict, a legendary storehouse of Cybertronic knowledge. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
''In a parallel junction of quantum-temporal values, Perceptor aided his fellow residents of [[Autobot City]] in the initiation of combat proceedings against unwanted [[Quintesson]] visitors possessing acutely nefarious intent. Unfortunately, said combat proceedings proved to be incapable of properly sustaining the necessary level of applied force to rebuke and rebuff the forward progress of the invading hostile xeno-biological entities, leading to a cessation of proper operating status for Perceptor and several of his Autobot co-actors. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

''One solar-terrestrial revolution cycle later, Perceptor again responded to the presence of hostile activities when an Autobot interstellar transport shuttle made a sudden and disastrous relocation from space to earth at velocities far exceeding safety protocols. At the shuttle's location, Perceptor fell into a paradoxical situation necessitating that the Autobots save their commander [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] from his own disparate mental status. {{storylink|White Fire}}''

====Generation 2====
Perceptor did not engage in random fisticuffs and altercations with the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], for that would most emphatically be in a milieu of activity not of his preference. Alternatively, he participated in an expedition of a scientific nature to the lunar orbiting body of [[J'asik]] to determine what nefarious entity had structurally destabilized the populace at a molecular level. His findings unveiled astonishing and almost inarticulable obfuscations from deep in the Cybertronian past. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}}

===Universe: The Wreckers===
[[Image:Skidswreckers2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Rodimus, a cursory evaluation of Decepticon capability indicates a distinct tactical deficiency! ...it's you."]]
Perceptor counseled [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] against making a leadership decision that, when one considers both the opinions of observers that are generally regarded as wise, to such an extent as observers with finite capacity for knowledge can comprehend the infinite, and the final results of the decision in question, could be regarded as less than optimal.

Knowing the commander in question many of those reading this documentation may surmise the result... {{storylink|Betrayal}}
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===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics continuity===
Perceptor was again held to be an officer or leader, a position he occupied with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], among a group of underground Autobots on Cybertron after the unexpected return of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who had disappeared along with Optimus Prime many years ago in an early [[space bridge]] test, commanding the [[Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], an army of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]-form drones. The combat efficiency of these Air Warriors, as they were also known, led to a Decepticon conquest of Cybertron, as well as the enslavement of many Autobots. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath issue 2}} During this period, Perceptor theorized that if Megatron had survived the space bridge explosion, one could logically conclude that Optimus Prime also survived. At a base appropriately designated the [[Think Tank]], Perceptor designed and built a device intended to locate Optimus Prime. Before a proper test of the device could be conducted, Perceptor's group managed to capture an Air Warrior, with the intentions of examining its systems with the hope of finding an effective counter measure against the drones. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath issue 3}} Unfortunately, financial irregularities on the part of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Pat Lee|President]] resulted in the company filing for Chapter 11, where it currently remains in Bankruptcy court to this day, precluding any possible end to the story at this time.

Millions of years after the aforementioned events, Perceptor again allied with a group of Autobots who opposed the oppressive regime of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], but these activities were covert in nature and he publicly remained a respected Autobot scientist. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} He presented evidence of Shockwave's unorthodox experiments on various Transformers, as well as the fact that Cybertron's spatial coordinates seemed to have changed, to the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. The High Council was unwilling to take any constitutional action against Shockwave, over feelings of gratitude for his assistance in restoring the peace, even after they were verbally accosted by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Ultimately, any censure or movement against Shockwave was discontinued due to a rampage on the part of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Cold War}} After Optimus Prime escaped custody and united the various resistance movements, Perceptor participated in the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s offensive against [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's fortifications]] within Hub Capital Iacon. He also helped to repair [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], commander of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], despite the latter's well known bias against intellectuals. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
In the year 1985, Perceptor and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] hastily took off for [[Earth]] in an starship poorly-suited for interstellar travel, despite Perceptor's protests. Upon arrival, they unsurprisingly crashed, landing in the forests of [[Oregon]] near [[Mount St. Hilary]]. They were discovered there by a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team led by [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]]. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{note|Due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy, Blaster and Perceptor's motivations for coming to Earth - and pretty much anything else - were never revealed.}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Perceptor accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to [[Teletran 3]], where he providing covering fire for Magnus and captured [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] with an energy rope. He then tapped into Teletran 3 and learned that it had transported a random number of Cybertronians into various points in [[Earth]]'s timeline, which would cause a temporal feedback that would destroy the planet unless they were retrieved. Thankfully, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] were happy to save their planet, and Perceptor operated Teletran 3 to send them after the missing Transformers. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} After that, all he could do was wait inside the slowly dying force field erected around Teletran 3. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} Unfortunately, the field went down before all the rescue teams had returned, and the Autobots were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who taunted Perceptor as he allowed his Earth-destruction scenario to play out. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} It was not to be, however, as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were retrieved from Earth's distant past and ripped Shockwave's forces apart, saving Perceptor and the other prisoners. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

Some time later, Perceptor was sent to [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]] on Earth to oversee the decommissioning of Cybertronian technology along with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. Before he had time to do much other than greet [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] and deliver a message from Optimus Prime, the facility came under attack by Cobra, and Perceptor had to help fight them off. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} Bumblebee went missing during the battle, and the Autobots followed his [[energy signature]] to the lowest areas of Area 52, only to find the head of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], deactivated two years earlier. Perceptor was outraged that the humans had been experimenting with something so dangerous, but [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] insisted that he had been completely unaware. As it turned out, Megatron's remains had been used to make the dangerous and hostile [[Serpentor|Serpent Organic Robot]], who forced the [[G.I. Joe battle mech|Joes' mech suits]] to fight against Perceptor and the other Autobots before warping to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

The Autobots and Joes followed him, and Perceptor called [[Capitol City]] for reinforcements before discovering the movement signals of several [[cannibalizer]]s around them. They escaped from the monstrosities, only to run straight into Serpent O.R.'s newly recruited Decepticon army, who captured them before Perceptor's reinforcements had time to arrive. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} They were eventually freed thanks to [[Snake-Eyes]]'s ninja tricks. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} While fighting their way out of the Decepticon base, the Autobots learned that Serpent O.R. had also captured Optimus Prime, and they went to rescue him. When they arrived, Serpent O.R.'s body had been transformed by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and was now being controlled by [[Cobra Commander]]. The Cobra leader used his tentacles to smash Perceptor's shoulder to pieces, and with a cry of "Goodness!", the scientist was taken out of action. After Cobra Commander was defeated by Hawk, Perceptor listened to [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] tell funny stories about [[Barbecue]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===IDW comics continuity===
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Perceptor served on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], acting as a peer to acting-commander [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. He appeared to know [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] of old, and helped him with his investigation. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[Image:SpotlightBlaster Perceptor whitestatic.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Cut the crap, Perceptor, and just get the cable back up!]]
He later transferred aboard the ''[[Ark-17]]'', along with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and others in a mission to rescue an insane [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from the crystal planet. Perceptor voiced the general consensus of those who had embarked upon the voyage to attempt to dissuade Springer of the less than optimal, considering resource allotment, military operation he had accepted. {{storylink|Spotlight: Kup}}

Kup was eventually rescued and taken to [[Kimia Facility]] where Perceptor and the scientists there helped repair Kup using [[Pretender]] technology. Overseeing the operation, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] also had Perceptor secretly install subroutines into Kup that would allow Prowl to have control over the old codger. Though Perceptor opposed this, he followed his orders. Perceptor also was assigned to Kup's unit to keep a supply of [[cigar|cy-gar]]s handy to keep Kup sane. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Everything in Its Right Place|Everything in Its Right Place}}

Perceptor later accompanied Kup on a mission to rescue some captured [[Wrecker]]s and was badly injured during the operation, but was saved by [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}} After healing from his injuries, Perceptor decided to make some upgrades to his body, making him more useful as a warrior. He gave himself a near-impervious breastplate, aiming arm stabilizers and a monocle-like targeting optic. He demonstrated these to great effect, taking out [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] in one blast during a rescue of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15#Lost & Found|Lost & Found}}

[[Image:Slowmotionmoviewalkahm5.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Like every other tough-guy group walk in the movies...]]
Sporting a decidedly dour demeanor, Perceptor obtained a modicum of prominence on Kup's team. Perceptor opted to become more directly involved in deeply discomfiting the Decepticons... until their inopportune crash-landing on Cybertron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} When some [[Insecticon swarm|swarms of Insecticons]] made an appearance, he once again displayed his disturbing targeting proficiency, inflicting immediate and conclusive damage on one scout with only minimal effort. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}}

Later, when the Autobots fled from the Swarm, they had planted some explosive charges to several bridges in order to cut off their pursuers. When they passed one of the bridges, Kup ordered Perceptor to shoot the charges, which he did with two small handblasters. However, he was taken out by a dart fired off by a Swarm (who got blasted for its effort). {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} He was soon back on his feet, helping the other Autobots set up a defensive turret at their base. This saddened [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], who would rather have had the "old" Perceptor help him and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] repair Optimus Prime. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9|All Hail Megatron #9}} After almost getting overrun by the Swarm, Perceptor and the other Autobots were rescued by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who carried them all to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2 Perceptor Sniping.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He's a sniperer now; he can't be concerned with the laws of physics!]]
Perceptor was still by Kup's side three years later, by which time both of them had joined the [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1}}

When they stumbled upon the injured former Wrecker [[Impactor]], Perceptor checked up on him and found a [[deterrence chip]] embedded in his skull. He soon had to switch mindsets from scientist to sniper again, though, as the Wreckers were sent to liberate [[Garrus-9]] from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s clutches. During the initial attack, Perceptor shot down Decepticon jets while hanging upside-down from the Autobots' drop pod. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2}}

After their drop pod had crash-landed inside Garrus-9, Perceptor and his team found themselves surrounded by Decepticons and confronting Overlord himself. Overlord killed [[Rotorstorm]] right in front of them and told the Wreckers to surrender. Perceptor calmly ordered [[Pyro]] to protect the stowaway [[Verity Carlo]], while he, [[Ironfist]], and [[Topspin (G1)| Topspin]] launched themselves at the Decepticon. Overlord easily thrashed all of them, and upon hearing that there were Wreckers in another part of Garrus-9, offered freedom to any other Decepticon who brought him the head of a Wrecker. The Wreckers beat a hasty retreat as a mob of Decepticons started after them, and Perceptor managed to delay them by sniping and detonating a spare fuel tank they had brought along.

Perceptor and Topspin had to take a moment to deal with a shaken Ironfist’s anxiety over Rotorstorm’s death, then set to finding their main objective; [[Aequitas]]. Perceptor located the chamber in which it was housed and a ravaged [[Fortress Maximus (G1)| Fortress Maximus]], who had been made into a "living lock pick" for the door. Perceptor had the access codes and got everyone in, revealing Aequitas to them. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3}}

Perceptor explained what Aequitas was to the others, and he quickly set to work on trying to find an access terminal for it. When he finally did locate it, he discovered a problem; Aequitas was protected by a “suicide lock”. Perceptor told the others that someone had to willingly donate their spark to bypass it, and it couldn’t be him, as he was the only one who could operate the supercomputer. After some argument, Ironfist agreed to be the sacrifice, only to be beaten to the punch by Topspin. With Topspin’s death, Perceptor gained access to Aequitas’ system. He copied the hard drive and uploaded it into Ironfist for safekeeping. As Decepticons began to break through the chamber’s door, Perceptor pointed out he could kill them all by triggering their deterrence chips through Aequitas.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5- Ironfist Perceptor Verity.jpg|left|250px|thumb|]]
Pyro and Verity were against this, as it meant Impactor would die as well, but Perceptor denied Verity a vote and looked to Ironfist for the tie-breaker. Ironfist, having learned the truth of Impactor’s crimes from the Aequitas upload, glumly cast his lot in with Perceptor. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4}}

Verity continued to argue against it, arguing that the Wreckers as idealized by Ironfist would never take the easy way out. Perceptor changed his mind, deciding that Verity was right and they’d simply fight their way out. Pyro volunteered to stay behind and buy them time to escape, and once the door was breached, Perceptor and Ironfist slipped by the Decepticons. At Ironfist’s prompting, they headed to Garrus-9’s armory.

Shortly thereafter, Perceptor and the others arrived outside, where the remaining Wreckers were fighting Overlord. As the Decepticon held Springer up with one arm, Perceptor sniped his hand off, forcing him to drop the Wreckers’ leader. But Overlord managed to tear Springer’s face off and blast Perceptor into unconsciousness before finally being defeated by Ironfist, Verity, and the revived Impactor. While no further mention was made of him, it’s most likely Perceptor survived and recovered from his wounds. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1toy-Perceptor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Because it's easier to see small things when you have a giant laser cannon aiming at them.]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Autobot, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''39'''
**''Accessories:'' "Concussion Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Formerly a [[Micro Change|Microchange]] MC-20 Micro Scope, Perceptor transforms into a predominantly red, functional microscope. His magnification is limited to 14X<ref>Perceptor's [[instructions]].</ref> due to the relatively crude nature of his lens. In robot mode, Perceptor is armed with a red "Concussion Rifle" and a spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire one of three red missile-shaped projectiles(functional only in the Takara release).

: A holdover from his Microchange origins, Perceptor can also transform into a 'tank' mode.

: The Japanese version does ''not'' launch missiles from the scope, despite what some sources say.

: There is an odd variant of this toy: some have a more golden-hued chrome than the normal silver. This is not a very common variant.

: The mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]].
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===Transformers Collection===
*'''Cybertron Perceptor''' (Transformers Collection, Japan 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-19'''
: Perceptor was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] in Japan as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers Collection]]'' line.
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===Classics===
[[Image:ClassicsLOCPerceptor toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|"I will blow up your whole city. For science."]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Legends, 2006)

: Available as part of the first assortment of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'', Perceptor is a [[redeco]] of the ''Legends of Cybertron'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. He transforms into a BTR-90 armored personnel carrier with a large missile/laser cannon/microscope/telescope.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]].
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===Universe (2008)===
====G1 Series====
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*'''Perceptor''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' "Concussion Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
: Hasbro did their own reissue of Perceptor as part of the [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' line]]. The [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] was issued in a box with an opening front cover and advertised as a "Commemorative Edition", much like the earlier Soundwave and the Insecticons (which were released at the same time as Perceptor).

:Strangely, the spring of the missile launcher was not weakened like most G1 toys, but were straight out omitted from the gun. This makes the missiles totally useless, because they don't even clip into the gun.

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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:Generationstoy_perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Thank you [[Aaron Archer| Aaron]], and your love of Perceptor!]]
*'''Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)

: Part of the sixth wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Perceptor is based on a combination of ''Generation 1'' Perceptor and [[Perceptor (Animated)|''Animated'' Perceptor]]. The vehicle mode is inspired by the ''Animated'' character's altmode. Its license plate reads "MR 51409", the exact significance of which is not yet known. The toy will be redecoed into [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. <ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/</ref>

: Interestingly, G1 Perceptor's weapons are compatible with this toy.

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===United===
*'''Autobot Perceptor''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-15'''

:''[[United (toyline)|United]]'' Autobot Perceptor features several differences from his Hasbro ''Transformers'' (2010 toyline) counterpart, covering his red vehicle panels with metallic red paint, replacing the clear yellow with colorless clear plastic, the pink windows with light gray, some additional painted details in robot mode, and adding some additional white detailing to the fenders his vehicle mode. As with all ''United'' versions of the ''Transformers'' (2010) toys, Perceptor lacks a heat-sensitive rub sign, replacing it with a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot sigil.
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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Perceptor''' (2002)

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===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Perceptor''' (2003)

[[Image:HOC Perceptor.jpg|right|100px|thumb|What's the deal with corn nuts?]]
:Perceptor was released in the fourth wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line as a mostly unaltered version of the Perceptor figurine from the Japanese [[Super Collection Figure]] line, though as a HOC he uses the standard "all clear-blue plastic painted over" coloring process to give him light-piped eyes. He came with the head and sword of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.
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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Perceptor vs. Hardshell''' (2009)

[[Image:Robotheroesperceptorhardshell.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now competing on "Iron Chemist"]]
: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Perceptor packed versus [[Bombshell (G1)|Hardshell]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series".
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==Notes==
*In the animated portion of Perceptor's original toy commercial, he is presented as being quite small, the size a microscope would be in relation to Prime's robot form, and not growing at all, but remaining just as tiny in robot form.

* A Perceptor [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. Unlike some other Action Masters, the art is based solely on the toy, including its faceplate. It has the distinction of carrying on Perceptor's well-armed legacy, with not just one but TWO shoulder-mounted microscope cannons, arm shields, and a large handgun <ref>''[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'', p110</ref>. The figure may have been intended as a pilot or driver for an Action Master vehicle, as the handgun has handlebars jutting off either side. Or perhaps the aforementioned munition was engineered to be wielded in an akimbo manner.

*The initial inspiration for Perceptor came from the anime series [[wikipedia:Armored_Trooper_Votoms|''Armored Trooper Votoms'']]. [[Shinji Aramaki]], designing toys for Takara at the time, liked the microscope look of the heads of the mecha from that series and applied it in a more literal sense with the Microchange toy, but his involvement ended at the conceptual stage.

*In a rather surprising twist of events, part of this article has been placed on the cover of [[All Hail Megatron issue 15]]. The result is a [[micro-continuity]] in which Perceptor reads this Wiki. What is this "fourth wall" you speak of, reader?

* Like a lot of other Transformers, Perceptor was never released in the UK.{{fact}}. As a result, the Commemorative Edition was the first version sold in the country and was an Amazon exclusive.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm Perceptor at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Perceptor Perceptor's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Jazz (G1)/toys

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24.17.218.57: Emgo showed a cool feature.

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'''[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]''' has appeared as many toys. All of them cool.

==Generation 1==
[[Image:G1 Jazz toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|At least he doesn't like music as much as Blaster.]]
* '''Jazz''' (Autobot Car, USA 1984, Japan and Europe 1985, Europe and Australia 1990)
**''Japanese Name:'' '''Meister'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-06'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Photon rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 missiles
:Originally a pre-''Transformers'' ''Diaclone'' Porsche 935 Turbo, Jazz was part of the original assortment of Autobots released in 1984. He transforms into a Martini Racing Porsche 935 Turbo. In robot mode, he is armed with a silver "[[photon rifle]]" and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire three silver missiles.

:A slight variation of this toy, with modified stickers on the car doors that omit the regular version's "Martinii" sponsor words on the decals (note the double "i") and entirely lacking the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and rear spoiler, was available as a mail-away [[exclusive]] offer from Cookie Crisp cereal. Hasbro later also reissued Jazz in Europe and Australia in 1990 as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line. This version was identical to the 1984 version with the exception of the missing "Martinii" logos on the door decals, like on the Cookie Crisp version. Unlike the Cookie Crisp version, however, the "Classic Hero" version did include the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and the rear spoiler.

:This toy was later reissued by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] as part of the ''[[Transformers Collection]]'' (2002) and ''[[Encore]]'' (2008) lines, and by Hasbro as part of the ''[[Commemorative Series]]'' line (2003). See entries below for more details.

:This mold was also used to make (the originally Japanese-exclusive) [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]], later renamed Ricochet for Hasbro's reissue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Pretender Jazz toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In a just world, Jazz's Pretender shell would look like Richard Roundtree.]]
* '''Jazz''' ([[Classic Pretender]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2-piece [[Pretender]] shell, helmet, rifle, laser

: The first new toy since the original, Classic Pretender Jazz is a highly simplified version of his original toy, still transforming into a Porsche 935 Turbo. He is armed with a black gun (named only a "laser" in his instructions, but given the dramatic identifier of a "semi-automatic ion pulse gun" in his [[Tech Spec]]s), which can mount on his roof in vehicle mode.

:Jazz's two-piece Pretender shell resembles a human in a blue and white armored space suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large black rifle (a "photon rifle", to be precise, according to his Tech Specs), and when Jazz is stored inside, it can also hold the smaller robot's laser, thanks to the weapon's multi-width peg.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Classic Pretender Jazz at TFU.info]''

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* '''Jazz''' (Legend, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Laser

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at American [[Kmart]] stores, the [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] version of Jazz is simply the inner robot of the Classic Pretender toy without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only a small handgun.... however, it happens to be ''[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee's]]'' gun. (Legends Bumblebee has Pretender Jazz's gun.)

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

: In Japan, Legends Jazz was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of Bumblebee, [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Starscream]]. Jazz 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. Here, Jazz was named "Folgore", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[Image:Actionmaster Jazz.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now he can shred the streets on his board.]]
* '''Jazz w/ Turbo Board''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' "Electromagnetizer Gun", Turbo Board

: [[Action Master]] Jazz's sculpt was based upon his cartoon model, but with some of the toy details added in. As with most Action Master figures, he cannot transform, but his [[Turbo Board]] partner can transform from a skateboard into a large blaster weapon. Jazz was part of the first wave of individual Action Master figures.

: There are reportedly several minor variations of this figure, all regarding the color of his headlights. Some have them unpainted, while others are light blue or greenish-blue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Action Master Jazz at TFU.info]''
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==Generation 2==
[[Image:G2 Jazz.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Jazz''' (Autobot Car, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 2 missiles

:''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Jazz is a slight [[retool]] and (literal) [[repaint]] of the original toy. The chrome feet have been narrowed, omitting two tabs. His face (apparently degraded from [[mold]] usage) now has a strange unintentional smirk. His roof has been retooled with a small hole to accommodate his new bright green, spring-loaded missile launcher. All of his "Martinii" stickers have been replaced with various new stickers depicting his name and the number "1" laid over a rainbow-colored musical note.

:This mold became the basis for future reissues of Jazz, complete with his smirk.

: The missile launcher was not created for the ''Generation 2'' line, but came from the [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline. The same launcher was used in the ''Generation 2'' re-releases of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]].

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

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[[Image:LaserCycleJazz.jpg|thumb|300px|He's ready to [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Generation-2-Tech-Specs/1995-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Jazz__1995_.jpg.html smash Decepticons like he jams on his guitar!] Uh, assuming he has an Autobot guitar somewhere. They [[Rock Bot|didn't actually make those]].]]
*'''Jazz''' (Laser Cycle, 1995)

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] was planned as Jazz, but like many other planned late-1995 ''Generation 2'' redecos, ultimately never saw release. Interestingly, many of these — including Jazz and fellow Laser Cycle redeco [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] — ''were'' solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence. Jazz would have transformed from a white, yellow and green Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle, with an LED-lit arm-mounted buzzsaw that formed part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.

: This mold was later [[Retool|retooled]] to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and ''[[Robot Masters]]'' Road Rocket.

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==Transformers Collection==
[[Image:G1toy_tfc_jazz.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Meister''' (Transformers Collection, Japan 2002)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Photon rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Jazz was the first entry in Takara's ''[[Transformers Collection]]'' series of reissues, featuring collectable "book-box" packaging. The figure uses the retooled version of the Jazz mold used in ''Generation 2'', with narrower feet, though the peg-hole in his roof has been removed. Continued degradation of the mold in the intervening years lead to further problems with the toy: in addition to the overall looseness of its joints, the toy's face is further deteriorated from the ''Generation 2'' use of the mold, now displaying a gape-mouthed smirk (see inset in picture), and its roof and rear windows no longer align perfectly.

: In addition to these unfortunate, unintentional changes from the original, some intentional changes were made to the figure's stickers. The original toy's "Martinii" sponsor decals on his hood and door are modified to instead display his Japanese name, "Meister", while the "Martinii Porsche" decal across the top of his windhsield now reads "Agent Meister".

: A second production run of this figure replaced the original toolings for the weapons with the modified versions that came with Hasbro's ''Commemorative Series'' reissue (see [[#Commemorative Series|below]]).

::*''[http://www.mykooltoyz.com/meister-06.html More information on Transformers Collection Meister at MyKoolToyz.com]''

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[[Image:Ehobby Meister.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Bling bling~!!!]]
* '''Meister Gold Version''' (e-Hobby exclusive, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' "Photon Rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: An [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]], this version of Jazz is almost entirely constructed of vacuum-metalized gold plastic. Fingerprints and chipping, ahoy! It uses the degraded mold of the ''Transformers Collection'' figure, and was only available in a set with the "Anime Version" redeco of [[Bluestreak]]. Both figures came in the generic red Autobot packaging shared by nearly all eHobby figures.

: Though this redeco resembles Jazz's [[electrum]]-covered appearance in the episode "[[The Golden Lagoon]]", this appears to be an unintentional coincidence; it is actually a recreation of an old ''[[Diaclone]]'' campaign prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Meister Gold Version at TFU.info]''
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==Commemorative Series==
* '''Autobot Jazz''' (Commemorative Series III, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' "[[Photon rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Hasbro's own reissue of the 1984 Jazz as part of the ''[[Commemorative Series]]'', now named "Autobot Jazz" for [[trademark]] reasons, is based on Takara's ''Transformers Collection'' version, retaining the ugly smirk and the "Agent Meister" stickers. The alignment problem with the roof and the rear windows has been fixed.

: The weapons have been heavily [[retool|retooled]] [[for safety reasons]]: The chrome finish is missing, the missiles have been elongated and can only be inserted one way, the nub on the back of the launcher has also been elongated, the launcher barrel can come off the mount, and the trigger has been altered as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/AutobotJazz/jazz.htm More information on Commemorative Series Jazz at TFU.info]''

==Universe (2003)==
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Spy Changer, 2004-2005)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:[[Spy Changer]] Jazz is a redeco of ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Spy Changer [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. He transforms into a 1:64-scale [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Dodge Viper]] with Jazz's classic white Martini Racing colour scheme and livery. Like all [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] molds, he features high-speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. His small gun is stored between his legs, acting as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

:This toy was originally exclusively available at [[KB Toys]] stores in 2004, in generic ''Transformers'' packaging with no additional sub-line header. The same toy was later re-released in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging in 2005, now availabe from discount chains such as Dollar General and Family Dollar.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyJazz/jazz.htm More information on Universe Jazz at TFU.info]''
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==Smallest Transforming Transformers==
[[Image:WSTF Meister.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Tiny Jazz]]

* '''Meister''' (2004)

:''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Jazz is a tiny replica of the original Jazz toy. His wheels do not roll, and he has a simplified transformation scheme with considerably more restricted articulation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestJazz/jazz.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Jazz at TFU.info]''

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==Alternators/Binaltech==
[[Image:Alternators Meister.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Zoom zoom zoom!]]
*'''Meister''' Mazda RX-8 (Alternator, 2004/2006)
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''7'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Muffler-blaster

:''[[Alternators]]'' Meister transforms into a highly accurate 1:24 scale white Mazda RX-8. He features an opening hood with engine, opening "suicide" doors and trunk with a realistic interior. In robot mode, he is sculpted to resemble both the original G1 Jazz toy and the G1 cartoon model. He is armed with a rifle that transforms from his muffler.

: Other than being partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal, the ''Binaltech'' version of this mold differs from the ''Alternators'' version by paint covering all the car body parts and having a magnet assembly for the shoulders joining the front wheel axle (instead of a plastic insertion point). Furthermore, the ''Binaltech'' version's steering wheel is placed on the right side of the dashboard, whereas it's located on the left side on the ''Alternators'' version.

: ''Binaltech'' Meister also had a color [[variant]], officially named ''Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition'', that replaced all the regular version's white parts, both plastic and metal, with red. The panels on the upper hips that are painted teal on the "white" version are painted silver on the "red" variant. Velocity Red Meister was repurposed as [[Zoom-Zoom]] by the official ''Binaltech'' fiction.

: This toy was also retooled into a Mazdaspeed RX-8 as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockblast/Laserwave]], the [[Autorooper]] and later as Argent Meister.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltMeister/meister.htm More information on Alternators Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BinaltechMayukoIwasaMeister.jpg|thumb|300px|More embarrassing: the color scheme, or the fact model Iwasa was 17 at the time she designed it?]]
*'''MEISTER feat. MAZDA RX-8 ~'''MAYUKO IWASA''' Edition~''' (Binaltech, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Muffler-blaster

:A one-of-a-kind pastel blue, pink, yellow and indigo redeco of the Binaltech Meister toy, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister was designed and autographed by Japanese "[[wikipedia:gravure idol|gravure idol]]" [[Mayuko Iwasa]]. Yahoo!Japan Auctions listed the figure at auction starting [[September 19]]th 2004, with the auction ending [[September 26]][http://web.archive.org/web/20040926033130/http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k7991073]. However, they relisted the figure on [[October 8]]th 2004 (seemingly due to to an issue arising between the original buyer and the charity, going by its [http://rating5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/show/rating?userID=npo_actas_charity&u=npo_actas_charity&filter=&extra=&role=&apg=2 feedback rating]), and it finally finished at auction [[October 15]], 2004.[http://web.archive.org/web/20041012014838/http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k8718622] The winner of the auction also received a signed photograph of Iwasa.

:All proceeds of the sale went to the Asian Children Orphaned by Traffic Accidents Support Association (ACTAS). [http://web.archive.org/web/20060626205644/www.binalternators.de/meister_english.html] In contrast to the placard in its public appearance at the "Binaltech BT-08 Meister / Mazda RX-8 Launch Event", the auction gave the designation of the toy as the "Original Coloring Transformer Binaltech BT-08 Meister feat. Mazda RX-8" (オリジナルカラーリングトランスフォーマー　バイナルテック　ＢＴ－０８　マイスターｆｅａｔ．マツダ　ＲＸ－８).

:To date, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister has never been seen in robot mode.

::*''[http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/event/0409coredo.htm More images of ~MAYUKO IWASA~ Edition Meister at Autobase Aichi]''

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[[Image:Binaltech_ArgentMeister.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Argent Meister''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Muffler-blaster

: This version of Meister utilizes the "Mazdaspeed Version II" retooled RX-8 body introduced with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockblast/Laserwave]], but using the original Meister head and a traditional left arm. It is touted as a "Movie Version", somewhat resembling the look of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], due to its silver paint job. The name is a pun on his Japanese function, "Agent Meister", and the Latin-derived word "argent" for "silver".

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==Encore==
* '''Meister''' (Encore, Japan 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Photon rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Another Takara reissue of the original 1984/1985 Jazz/Meister toy, following the success of the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 Movie]].

: For the most part, the tooling is identical to the second production run of the 2002 ''Transformers Collection'' release, with the modified weapon from Hasbro's ''Commemorative Series'' release. The face uses the fixed mouth originally made for the ''Transformers Collection''/''Commemorative Series'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper/Ricochet]] reissue from 2004. The feet are still the narrowed ''Generation 2'' version.

: Other changes unique to this version include the replacement of many stickers (such as the Autobot [[insignia]] on the hood/chest and the "Meister" decals on the doors) with tampographed versions, retooled shoulder mounted flame thrower aligned 90 degree from the axis and a [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] painted blue visor.

==Universe (2008)==
[[Image:Universe2008 LegendsG1Jazz.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Slightly less tiny Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Legends Class, 2008)

:Legends class ''Universe'' Jazz, like the Legends class ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], emulates Jazz's original toy rather than a modern vehicle re-imagination. Due to the budgetry limitation of Legends class toys, he features an altered transformation sequence and a limited number of [[paint operation]]s, which leave several car windows unpainted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsUniJazz/jazz.htm More information on Universe 2008 Jazz at TFU.info]''
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==Transformers (2010)==
[[Image:TF2010_deluxe_SpecialOpsJazz.jpg|thumb|300px|A Solstice with the 1984 robot mode and the 1988 rifle? Just gimme a skateboard and some nunchucks and I am the OMEGA JAZZ!]]
*'''Special Ops Jazz''' (Deluxe, 2010/2011)
**''Accessories:'' "Blaster," two speakers

: Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] Deluxe class toys, Special Ops Jazz transforms from robot into a "street rally" white sports car that looks like Jazz's original Porsche front-end wearing [[Jazz (Movie)|Pontiac Solstice]] headlights for a hat. Jazz has deployable speakers in both robot and vehicle mode, <ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/</ref> and his rifle is an update of his [[Classic Pretender]] weapon. The speakers can also combine with his rifle via clips to form a super rifle, or they can be used on any other clip-compatible ''Transformers'' toy. As part of the first wave of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" promotion, he sports a [[Rub Sign]].

: In an undocumented feature, the missile launcher from G1 Jazz can fit onto the back of Special Ops Jazz's head.

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==United==
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

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==Merchandise==
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*'''Jazz''' (Stamp Bot, 1984)

:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Jazz is a small, non-poseable figurine of Jazz based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Jazz's sports car mode.

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*'''Jazz''' (Decoy, 1986)

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, [[Decoy]] Jazz is a red soft-rubber figure depicting his robot mode.

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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC_Jazz.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Meister''' (Super Collection Figure. 2002)

:''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' Meister is a PVC figurine based on the cartoon rendition of Jazz. He was released as a regular coloured figure in Act 8 of the SCF line in August 2002,

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

:The Hasbro version of the SCF Meister figure in the ''[[Super Collection Figure|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' was cast in blue plastic which was then almost completely painted, leaving the eyes and the back of the head unpainted to take advantage of a [[light-piping]] gimmick. Jazz was released in Wave 4 of the line, and came with the left leg needed to build [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].

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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===

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

*'''Meister''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Jazz "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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===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero Jazz bust.JPG|right|thumb|Shares the same fate as his movie counterpart.]]
*'''Jazz''' (2004)

:Jazz is number 12 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of cold-cast porcelain ''Transformers'' busts, measuring six inches in height and sculpted holding his photon rifle in his right hand. Jazz was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium RM Jazz.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Won't you take me to Funkytown?]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Muffler-blaster, Autobot display stand

:Titanium Jazz is a small, 3" non-transformable die-cast metal figurine based upon his ''Alternators'' design, but with a little bit of his "traditional" deco thrown into the mix. He has articulation in his waist, shoulders and head.

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===Attacktix===
*'''Autobot Jazz'''

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesjazzthundercracker.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Do the Hustle!]]
*'''Autobot Jazz and Thundercracker''' (2007)

:''[[Robot Heroes]]'' Jazz is an adorable, [[super deformed]] figurine of Jazz, with limited articulation in his arms, but no head movement. He came packaged with [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]].

:This figurine was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]].

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Jazz statue.jpg|right|150px|thumb|One cold cast cat.]]
* '''Jazz''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

: Jazz was released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. The bust features both his photon rifle and shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, which are attached magnetically and are optional for display.

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Jazz.jpg|right|thumb|175px]]
*'''Jazz''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Photon rifle, doors

: Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Jazz is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. He is made largely using the standard Mighty Muggs body mold, with the exception of the head, which uses the same "horn" mold as [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. Jazz comes with a super-deformed photon rifle and a pair of car doors that attach to his back.

: Jazz and his wavemate [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] were initially reported to be canceled, but were eventually released as exclusives at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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==Notes==
[[Image:PorscheMiniSubaru.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
* The first toy planned for the [[Alternators]] line was Jazz as a Porsche 986. A prototype was made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, stating that "Transformers are not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark. They are war machines, and the toyline in no way represents the lifestyle and ideas which Porsche represents."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Photos of the prototype were depicted in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'', and Hasbro later also displayed the prototype during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour.
* The [[Alternators]] Mazda RX-8 (which ultimately ended up as Meister) was originally intended to be named "[[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]", according to various early store listings and a premature reply from Hasbro's customer service. This would also fit with the early idea of making the Alternators toys "direct updates" of their characters' G1 predecessors. A prototype was leaked to the public in early 2004 sporting the same basic colors as the later Alternators "Autobot Camshaft" toy (the Acura RSX), although it's uncertain whether the prototype colors for the RX-8 were supposed to be indicative of the proposed colors for Camshaft (since the Acura redeco was originally intended as a G1 Bluestreak [[homage]] before being renamed into "Autobot Camshaft"). The reason why the RX-8 Alternator was ultimately not named "Camshaft" was apparently because the real-life Mazda RX-8 car doesn't ''have'' a camshaft. The irony is staggering, as Camshaft's original toy was an RX-7, which ALSO lacks a camshaft.
* There have been at least two different reasons stated why the Hasbro toy was named "Meister" rather than "Autobot Jazz": For once, Hasbro was still hoping that Porsche would have a change of mind and grant them the license after all, as Chevrolet had done; also, Aaron Archer has been quoted stating that he thought a third toy named "Autobot someone" following "[[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]]" and "[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]]" would have been somewhat "redundant".
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==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
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[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Prowl toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
* '''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985/1990/2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''09''', '''TFC-02'''
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"

: Prowl was part of the first series of Autobots released in 1984, reusing a mold originally developed for a ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Wikipedia:Nissan_280ZX|Datsun Fairlady Z (280 ZX)]] police car, with his decals altered to remove the "Diaclone" marks. (The European "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" re-release retained the ''Diaclone'' stickers, for unknown reasons).

[[Image:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Also known as "El Pricko".]]
: In 1985, Mexico imported ''Transformers'', but there were some notable changes on numerous toys. Prowl's helmet, arms, and boots turned black, plus his "POLICE" decals became "POLICIA". There was also a widely available [[running change]] [[variant]] (or just factory error) that left out the black paint on his car hood.

:In 2002, the original 1984 Prowl toy was [[reissue|re-released]] by Takara as part of the [[Transformers Collection]] series in Japan. This version has slightly-altered decals, and fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers.

: In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of ''Generation 1'' Prowl as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] "[[Commemorative Series]]" line in the US. This version of Prowl used a softer, unchromed black plastic for his rifle and missiles owing to [[For safety reasons|breakage issues]], plus his launchers are completely non-firing. He uses the same decals as the Japanese Transformers Collection release.

: The same mold was retooled for [[Bluestreak]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Commemorating Series reissue Prowl]''
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* '''Prowl''' (Action Master Blaster, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 x missiles, 2 x engine covers (left & right), shield/gas tank cover

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Action Master]] Prowl is modeled after his cartoon model with a few toy-based liberties taken. He came with his [[Turbo Cycle]] vehicle, though the main figure was compatible with all other Action Master vehicles and weapons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars===
[[Image:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Tail

: Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], his package buddies, into [[Magnaboss]]. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss' head.

: This mold was used to make [[Lio Junior]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its 3 components beyond their names. The character was finally established by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to be Generation 1 Prowl a decade after its release in 2007.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:Mwprowl.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do you have any idea how fast you were going?]]
* '''Prowl''' (Basic, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Gun (gun body & barrel)

: Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Formula-1 race car, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He—and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line—was available only at Kay-Bee stores.

: Prowl's usual function is strategist, but, in an ironic twist, in this first non-police car form he's described as chief of security.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:STF Prowl.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''

: Released in Wave 2 of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' version of [[Bluestreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestProwl/prowl.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl]''
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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[Image:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...]]
* '''Prowl''' (Alternator, 2005/2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''16'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scale [[wikipedia:Acura_RSX|Acura RSX]] with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car-mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not.

[[Image:BinaltechProwl.jpg|left|300px|thumb|...you better get a real good one.]]

: For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|''Generation 1'' toy]]), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to the ''Alternators'' version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R", the model's make in Japan.

: Multiple reports suggest that at least the ''Binaltech'' version suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The wing mirrors are simply ''glued'' onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Prowl]''
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[[Image:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Prowl on his day off.]]
* '''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

: Like [[Jazz (G1)|Meister]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car-shell. His robot-mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

: This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl variant, combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/BTProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition]''
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* '''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

: The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "[[USA Edition]]" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however.

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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Prowl''' (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: A redeco of the ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe. Originally only available at Kay-Bee stores in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

: This mold was also used to make ''another'' [[Prowl (Spychanger)|Prowl]] for ''Universe'', who is neither ''Robots in Disguise'' "Prowl 2" ''nor'' Generation 1 Prowl. Confused yet?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2003) Spychanger Prowl]]''

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===Attacktix===
[[Image:Tf2-16-400.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: Prowl transforms into a modified [[wikipedia:Nissan_350Z|Nissan 350Z]] similarly to Prowl's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|''Generation 1'' comics]]. Like previous ''Generation 1'' Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. The [[prototype]] and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

: Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on ''every'' Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in the United Kingdom just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

: This mold was redecoed for ''[[Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetstar]] and retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and ''Timelines'' [[Rapido]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Prowl is a retool and partial redeco of ''Universe'' Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

:Soon after his release, some customers have reported that ''Henkei'' Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many ''Universe'' Prowls.

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===Titanium Series===
*'''War Within Prowl''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

: This version of Prowl transforms into a Cybertronic hovercar, based on his design from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[The War Within]]'' comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] in the fall of 2008.

: The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' War Within Prowl]''
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010_Legends_G1Prowl.jpg|thumb|300px|Tiny Prick]]
*'''Prowl''' (Legends Class, 2010)

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
* '''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

: In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Prowl was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

*'''Prowl''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''19'''

: The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Prowl game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. 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)|Technobot]]s.

===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)

:A cold-cast porcelain bust labelled as number 3 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of ''Transformers'' busts, Prowl is six inches tall with a seven-inch wide "wingspan" and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Prowl.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007)|Movie]] [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]].

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Prowl statue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.]]
* '''Prowl''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers" [[Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.]]
*'''Prowl and Laserbeak''' (2009)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], but the Generation 1-themed portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled before they saw release.

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Prowl.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Adowable pwick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun

: This [[super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

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==Notes==
* Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka and Fukuoka. The original ''Transformers'' instruction booklet shows a visible Diaclone label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
* ''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]].
* [[Transmetal 2]] [[Prowl II|Prowl]] may ''possibly'' be the same spark as the Generation 1 character reincarnated...though the [[Beast Wars Sourcebook|IDW series]] makes this REALLY complicated. ''Urgh''.
* At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos).
* The Acura RSX ''[[Alternators]]'' mold was originally supposed to be [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza model had more resemblance to Prowl and the Acura RSX model had more resemblance to Red Alert. Control drawings of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the Japanese ''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]'' book, among other places.

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Machine Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]