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Detour (G1)

2009-06-03T19:26:53Z

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:''Detour is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Detour-G1-Boxart.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Little. Yellow. Footless.]]
'''Detour''' is the voice of reason in the [[Sports Car Patrol]]. He's not a coward, he's just terribly vain and doesn't want to see himself damaged. When he starts saying the odds are too stacked against the patrol, [[Blackjack]] respects this.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]''</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Détour'''
:''Italian name'': '''Occulto'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===
{{noteukonly}}
''After studying the captive [[Autobot]] [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate [[Emirate Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, including Detour and his cohorts. {{storylink|A Small War!}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Detour and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]], Detour participated in the infiltration of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking the ship's medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. They were able to fool Ratchet long enough to take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}} When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Detour and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:DetourDWMM.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Look ahead! Or you'll stumble over the guy from the panel below!]]
Detour was one of the many Micromasters created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. He could first be seen in a secret nightclub in [[Little Iacon]], where he and [[Slow Poke]] threw globs of green slimey stuff at a poster showing [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. He then witnessed a race between [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} Right after the end of the race, the Micromasters - among them Detour - were attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and subsequently caught prisoners. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Like his fellow Micromasters, Detour was freed by [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]] and the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] and partook in the march of the Micromasters to end a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. He was one of the Micromasters carrying the severed head of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW comics continuity===
Detour and the Sports Car Patrol are highly advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Detour and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|175px|thumb|]]
*'''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Detour transforms into a yellow [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Chevrolet Corvette Indy]] sports car. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Deadhour]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Detour/detour.htm Detour at TFU.info]

[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]

Erector (G1)

2008-06-09T12:44:04Z

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:''Erector (giggle) is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Erector_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Maybe I should form a support group with [[Heave]] and [[Discharge]].]]

'''Erector''' (snort) is horrified by the destruction of war, and goes out of his way to construct battle plans that minimize loss of life and collateral damage. Indeed, he will sometimes put himself at risk to save beautiful buildings or scenery.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #2</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Éregon'''

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Erector''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989)

[[Image:G1Erector_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|If you experience an Erector lasting more than three hours, contact your doctor immediately.]]

: Erector (HAHAHA) transforms into a yellow semi cab pulling a relatively huge crane trailer. Erector (teehee) and his trailer have a lot of sculpted detailing, and the fifth wheel (known as a 'hitch' among fans) allows the cab to turn as it tows the trailer. The trailer crane rotates, the arm pivots up and down, and it has a flip-out hook that imitates a crane's cable.

: Erector's (tee hee guffaw) transformation is standard for Micromasters — flip down the front of the vehicle to reveal his head, straighten out his legs, and you are done. His crane trailer transforms into a battle station, with flip-out stabilizers, communications antennas, a double-barrel gun that Erector (TEE AHAHA) can man (though he can't grasp the handles), and a large cannon formed out of the crane itself. Both the double gun and the main cannon can pivot up and down, and the latter retains its ability to rotate. As the other Micromaster Transports turn into planes, this base mode makes Erector (*faints*) unique among his sub-group.

:Erector (guffaw) is identical to the Japanese Micromaster character [[Cra-Gun]].

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==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Erector/erector.htm Erector at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Micromaster

2008-06-09T12:38:02Z

2A6: /* Micromaster Transports */ It's enough if we do this in the article.

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{{Disambig2|the Generation 1 subline and the characters contained therein|the Dreamwave miniseries|Micromasters}}

'''Micromasters''' are Transformers who downsized their bodies considerably to be more fuel-efficient. Transforming into tiny cars, planes, and other vehicles, they are depicted as roughly human-sized in robot mode in most continuities.

Some Micromasters are also Combiners, and can each form either the front or back half of a combined vehicle. They are not constrained to joining only with their Combiner partner; they also can join with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]], as well as to the back of any [[Micro Trailer]]. (See also [[Combi-Micromaster]].)
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==US Generation 1==
The Micromasters were first released in the US and European markets in the two final years of the Generation 1 toyline, 1989 and 1990.
These Micromasters were either grouped as Patrols, Squads, Transports, Stations or Bases:

===Micromaster Patrols===
The Patrols consist of four stand-alone Micromasters whose alt modes generally have a recurring common theme—for example, military vehicles in the case of the Military Patrol, or planes and helicopters in the case of the Air Patrol. The Patrols came carded in four-packs beginning in 1989, with a couple following in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]], and [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], and [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]], and [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak]])
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]], and [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]], and [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]], and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]])
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]], and [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl]])

===Micromaster Combiner Squads===
The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are Transformers that only form a ''half'' of a vehicle and therefore need their respective Combiner partner to form a ''full'' vehicle. Due to standardized connection plugs, any Micromaster Combiner can connect to any other Micromaster Combiner (an ability that was actively advertised in the TV commercials and other media), though often this does not make much sense. (The rear half of a dump truck connected to the front half of a space shuttle isn't anything you can win a war with, eh?) The Combiner Squads consist of six Micromaster Combiners, thus making three vehicles in their alt mode. They were initially released in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]], and [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]], [[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]], and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]], [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]], [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]], [[Grit (G1)|Grit]], and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])

===Micromaster Transports===
The Transports are single Micromasters that come with a transforming additional vehicle with which they can interact in some way. Flattop transforms into a jet and comes with an aircraft carrier, whereas the other three transform into trucks and pull transforming trailers. Except for Erector's trailer, all the additional vehicles transform into jets. They were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]

===Micromaster Combiner Transports===
The Combiner Transports consist of a pair of Micromaster Combiners and a big transforming trailer. Each trailer can optionally transform into a big battle station or into two separate fighting vehicles, each manned by one of the Combiners. Like all Micromaster Combiners, they came out in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Missile Launcher]] with [[Retro]] and [[Surge]]
* [[Tanker Truck]] with [[Pipeline]] and [[Gusher]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]]

===Micromaster Stations===
The stations are big bases commanded by a single Transformer and disguised as human buildings. Hot House's station stands out a bit, as it is ''mobile'' in its alternate mode instead of being a stationary base. The stations were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]

===Micromaster Bases===
The Micromaster Bases are huge fighting vehicles that transform into even bigger battle stations. They are commanded by a single Micromaster. Countdown's and Skystalker's vehicles are a big chunk taller than those of Groundshaker and Skyhopper, indicating that these two should be seen as the respective leaders of their Micromaster factions. Released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Groundshaker]]
* [[Countdown]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Skystalker]]

===Micromaster Combiner Bases===
Released in 1990, the Combiner bases were big vehicles commanded by a combiner duo. While the Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base is pretty similar in concept to the previous year's Bases (transforming from a tank into a battle station), the Battlefield Headquarters lacks a base mode, instead transforming from an earthbound vehicle (a truck) into two airborne ones (a space shuttle and a attack jet).

''Autobots''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]

==Japanese Generation 1==
Japan as well released lots of Micromasters during their [[Zone]], [[Return of Convoy]] and [[Operation Combination]] toylines (and later rereleases during [[Micromaster Collection]]). Most of them were identical to their western releases, but some were recolored or renamed and most Decepticons were depicted as Autobots. Next to this, the characterization they received in fiction differed heavily from their Western appearances, depiciting them as childish, young and inexperienced compared to the bigger transformers. See [[Microtransformer]]s.

===Micro Trailer===
* [[Monster Truck Patrol|Big Truck Team]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol|Hot Rod Team]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])
* [[Military Team]] ([[Bombshock (Autobot)|Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Battlestars)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (Battlestars)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl (Autobot)|Growl]])
* [[Shuttle Rocket W Team]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]]))
* [[Fire Tanker W Team]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]])
* [[Radar Hover W Team]] ([[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], [[Heave]], [[Power Run]], [[Strikedown]])
* [[Dump Shovel W Team]] ([[Hammer (ROC)|Hammer]], [[Sledge (ROC)|Sledge]], [[Grit (ROC)|Grit]], [[Knockout (ROC)|Knockout]])
* [[Crane Cannon W Team]] ([[Direct-Hit (ROC)|Direct-Hit]], [[Excavator (ROC)|Excavator]], [[Power Punch (ROC)|Power Punch]], [[Stonecruncher (ROC)|Stonecruncher]])
* [[Jet Tank W Team]] ([[Fireshot (ROC)|Fireshot]], [[Vanquish (ROC)|Vanquish]], [[Meltdown (ROC)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (ROC)|Half-Track]])
* [[Rescue Patrol Team]] ([[Boater]], [[Fire]], [[Holi]], [[Pīpō]])
* [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]] ([[Big Shot|Gunlift]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak|Powerbomb]])
* [[Super Car Patrol Team]] ([[Black Heat]], [[Deadhour]], [[Gingham]], [[Road Hugger (Autobot)|Road Hugger]]

===Micromaster Sixteams===
Apart from releasing US-made Micromasters, Takara also developed the Micromaster concept further on their own, resulting in the Micromaster Sixteams, Micromasters that combined in robot mode to form a bigger robot similar to the full-size Transformer [[combiner]]s.

''Autobots''
*[[Sixliner]]
**[[Alan]]
**[[Deego]]
**[[Joe]]
**[[Leaf]]
**[[Night]]
**[[Spark (Battlestars)|Spark]]
*[[Sixtrain]]
**[[Atlan]]
**[[Convertor]]
**[[Desire]]
**[[Raise]]
**[[San Diego]]
**[[Windy]]
*[[Sixturbo]]
**[[Circuit]]
**[[Discharge]]
**[[Glide]]
**[[Neo-Wheel]]
**[[Road Police]]
**[[Sireen]]
*[[Sixwing]]
**[[Chain Gun]]
**[[Falcon]]
**[[Flanker]]
**[[Missile Run]]
**[[Raker]]
**[[Super Sonic]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Destron Sixbuilder|Sixbuilder]]

==Universe==
The Micromasters returned to Western markets in 2004 in the wake of [[Universe (toyline)|Universe]] with the release of redecoed Japanese Generation 1 Micromaster Sixteams. Those Combiner teams were generally given the names of old Generation 1 Full-size Combiners (except for Rail Racer, who has no equivalent in Generation 1).

''Autobots''
*[[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] (Slightly redecoed Sixturbo)
**[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
**[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
**[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]
*[[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] (Redecoed Sixtrain)
**[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]]
**[[Overload (Universe)|Overload]]
**[[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]]
**[[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]]
**[[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]]
**[[Tankor (Universe Micromaster)|Tankor]]
*[[Superion (Universe)|Superion]] (Redecoed Sixwing)
**[[Air Raid (Universe)|Air Raid]]
**[[Fireflight (Micromaster)|Fireflight]]
**[[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]]
**[[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]]
**[[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]]
**[[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)|Constructicon Devastator]] (Redecoed Sixbuilder)
**[[Bonecrusher (Micromaster)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Buckethead]]
**[[Hightower (Micromaster)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (Micromaster)|Long Haul]]
**[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]]
**[[Scavenger (Micromaster)|Scavenger]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:MicroTFlogo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Absolutely, positively not inspired by Micro Machines. No sir. Not at all.]]
* An early name for the original Micromasters line was simply "Micro Transformers", having been featured on the packaging of the early 1989 Micromaster Patrols. The name was quickly dropped in favor of the now more common "Micromasters", possibly due to its similarity to [[Galoob]]'s "Micro Machines".

[[Image:Transformers_micro.jpg|left|200px|thumb|GiG continues on its parade of weirdness.]]
* Interestingly, Hasbro's early logo was used for the entirety of Italian company [[GiG]]'s release of the Micromasters figures.

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Micromaster

2008-05-05T13:21:23Z

2A6: /* Micro Trailer */

Micromaster

2008-05-05T13:20:29Z

2A6: /* Micro Trailer */ Japanese names

{{picsneeded|Commercial screengrab}}

{{Disambig2|the Generation 1 subline and the characters contained therein|the Dreamwave miniseries|Micromasters}}

'''Micromasters''' are Transformers who downsized their bodies considerably to be more fuel-efficient. Transforming into tiny cars, planes, and other vehicles, they are depicted as roughly human-sized in robot mode in most continuities.

Some Micromasters are also Combiners, and can each form either the front or back half of a combined vehicle. They are not constrained to joining only with their Combiner partner; they also can join with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]], as well as to the back of any [[Micro Trailer]]. (See also [[Combi-Micromaster]].)
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==US Generation 1==
The Micromasters were first released in the US and European markets in the two final years of the Generation 1 toyline, 1989 and 1990.
These Micromasters were either grouped as Patrols, Squads, Transports, Stations or Bases:

===Micromaster Patrols===
The Patrols consist of four stand-alone Micromasters whose alt modes generally have a recurring common theme—for example, military vehicles in the case of the Military Patrol, or planes and helicopters in the case of the Air Patrol. The Patrols came carded in four-packs beginning in 1989, with a couple following in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]], and [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], and [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]], and [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak]])
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]], and [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]], and [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]], and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]])
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]], and [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl]])

===Micromaster Combiner Squads===
The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are Transformers that only form a ''half'' of a vehicle and therefore need their respective Combiner partner to form a ''full'' vehicle. Due to standardized connection plugs, any Micromaster Combiner can connect to any other Micromaster Combiner (an ability that was actively advertised in the TV commercials and other media), though often this does not make much sense. (The rear half of a dump truck connected to the front half of a space shuttle isn't anything you can win a war with, eh?) The Combiner Squads consist of six Micromaster Combiners, thus making three vehicles in their alt mode. They were initially released in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]], and [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]], [[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]], and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]], [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]], [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]], [[Grit (G1)|Grit]], and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])

===Micromaster Transports===
The Transports are single Micromasters that come with a transforming additional vehicle with which they can interact in some way. Flattop transforms into a jet and comes with an aircraft carrier, whereas the other three transform into trucks and pull transforming trailers. Except for Erector's trailer, all the additional vehicles transform into jets. They were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]

===Micromaster Combiner Transports===
The Combiner Transports consist of a pair of Micromaster Combiners and a big transforming trailer. Each trailer can optionally transform into a big battle station or into two separate fighting vehicles, each manned by one of the Combiners. Like all Micromaster Combiners, they came out in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Missile Launcher]] with [[Retro]] and [[Surge]]
* [[Tanker Truck]] with [[Pipeline]] and [[Gusher]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]]

===Micromaster Stations===
The stations are big bases commanded by a single Transformer and disguised as human buildings. Hot House's station stands out a bit, as it is ''mobile'' in its alternate mode instead of being a stationary base. The stations were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]

===Micromaster Bases===
The Micromaster Bases are huge fighting vehicles that transform into even bigger battle stations. They are commanded by a single Micromaster. Countdown's and Skystalker's vehicles are a big chunk taller than those of Groundshaker and Skyhopper, indicating that these two should be seen as the respective leaders of their Micromaster factions. Released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Groundshaker]]
* [[Countdown]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Skystalker]]

===Micromaster Combiner Bases===
Released in 1990, the Combiner bases were big vehicles commanded by a combiner duo. While the Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base is pretty similar in concept to the previous year's Bases (transforming from a tank into a battle station), the Battlefield Headquarters lacks a base mode, instead transforming from an earthbound vehicle (a truck) into two airborne ones (a space shuttle and a attack jet).

''Autobots''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]

==Japanese Generation 1==
Japan as well released lots of Micromasters during their [[Zone]], [[Return of Convoy]] and [[Operation Combination]] toylines (and later rereleases during [[Micromaster Collection]]). Most of them were identical to their western releases, but some were recolored or renamed and most Decepticons were depicted as Autobots. Next to this, the characterization they received in fiction differed heavily from their Western appearances, depiciting them as childish, young and inexperienced compared to the bigger transformers. See [[Microtransformer]]s.

===Micro Trailer===
* [[Monster Truck Patrol|Big Truck Team]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol|Hot Rod Team]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])
* [[Military Team]] ([[Bombshock (Autobot)|Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Battlestars)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (Battlestars)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl (Autobot)|Growl]])
* [[Shuttle Rocket W Team]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]]))
* [[Fire Tanker W Team]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]])
* [[Radar Hover W Team]] ([[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], [[Heave]], [[Power Run]], [[Strikedown]])
* [[Dump Shovel W Team]] ([[Hammer (ROC)|Hammer]], [[Sledge (ROC)|Sledge]], [[Grit (ROC)|Grit]], [[Knockout (ROC)|Knockout]])
* [[Crane Cannon W Team]] ([[Direct-Hit (ROC)|Direct-Hit]], [[Excavator (ROC)|Excavator]], [[Power Punch (ROC)|Power Punch]], [[Stonecruncher (ROC)|Stonecruncher]])
* [[Jet Tank W Team]] ([[Fireshot (ROC)|Fireshot]], [[Vanquish (ROC)|Vanquish]], [[Meltdown (ROC)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (ROC)|Half-Track]])
* [[Rescue Patrol Team]] ([[Boater]], [[Fire]], [[Holi]], [[Pīpō]])
* [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]] ([[Gunlift|Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Powerbomb|Flak]])
* [[Super Car Patrol Team]] ([[Black Heat]], [[Deadhour]], [[Gingham]], [[Road Hugger (Autobot)|Road Hugger]]

===Micromaster Sixteams===
Apart from releasing US-made Micromasters, Takara also developed the Micromaster concept further on their own, resulting in the Micromaster Sixteams, Micromasters that combined in robot mode to form a bigger robot similar to the full-size Transformer [[combiner]]s.

''Autobots''
*[[Sixliner]]
**[[Alan]]
**[[Deego]]
**[[Joe]]
**[[Leaf]]
**[[Night]]
**[[Spark (Battlestars)|Spark]]
*[[Sixtrain]]
**[[Atlan]]
**[[Convertor]]
**[[Desire]]
**[[Raise]]
**[[San Diego]]
**[[Windy]]
*[[Sixturbo]]
**[[Circuit]]
**[[Discharge]]
**[[Glide]]
**[[Neo-Wheel]]
**[[Road Police]]
**[[Sireen]]
*[[Sixwing]]
**[[Chain Gun]]
**[[Falcon]]
**[[Flanker]]
**[[Missile Run]]
**[[Raker]]
**[[Super Sonic]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Destron Sixbuilder|Sixbuilder]]

==Universe==
The Micromasters returned to Western markets in 2004 in the wake of [[Universe (toyline)|Universe]] with the release of redecoed Japanese Generation 1 Micromaster Sixteams. Those Combiner teams were generally given the names of old Generation 1 Full-size Combiners (except for Rail Racer, who has no equivalent in Generation 1).

''Autobots''
*[[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] (Slightly redecoed Sixturbo)
**[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
**[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
**[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]
*[[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] (Redecoed Sixtrain)
**[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]]
**[[Overload (Universe)|Overload]]
**[[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]]
**[[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]]
**[[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]]
**[[Tankor (Universe Micromaster)|Tankor]]
*[[Superion (Universe)|Superion]] (Redecoed Sixwing)
**[[Air Raid (Universe)|Air Raid]]
**[[Fireflight (Micromaster)|Fireflight]]
**[[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]]
**[[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]]
**[[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]]
**[[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)|Constructicon Devastator]] (Redecoed Sixbuilder)
**[[Bonecrusher (Micromaster)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Buckethead]]
**[[Hightower (Micromaster)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (Micromaster)|Long Haul]]
**[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]]
**[[Scavenger (Micromaster)|Scavenger]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:MicroTFlogo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Absolutely, positively not inspired by Micro Machines. No sir. Not at all.]]
* An early name for the original Micromasters line was simply "Micro Transformers", having been featured on the packaging of the early 1989 Micromaster Patrols. The name was quickly dropped in favor of the now more common "Micromasters", possibly due to its similarity to [[Galoob]]'s "Micro Machines".

[[Image:Transformers_micro.jpg|left|200px|thumb|GiG continues on its parade of weirdness.]]
* Interestingly, Hasbro's early logo was used for the entirety of Italian company [[GiG]]'s release of the Micromasters figures.

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Hyperdrive (Micromaster)

2008-04-30T19:50:55Z

2A6:

{{disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|the unmade Autobot Turbomaster|Hyperdrive (Autobot)}}

:''Hyperdrive is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HyperdriveBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Hell yeah, I '''CAN''' tell you how late it is!"]]

'''Hyperdrive''' is violent, destructive, and likes nothing better than "putting one in the CPU" of wounded [[Autobots]]. Even his teammates in the [[Sports Car Patrol]] are put off by his ignoble nature.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref> On the plus side... no wait, he's just a jerk. No depth here.

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===

{{noteukonly}}

''Hyperdrive and his cohorts were created by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists after studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]] and thus replicating Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process. {{Storylink|A Small War!}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the trans-dimensional patrol, Hyperdrive participated in the infiltration of the [[Ark]], joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] into believing that they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. Hyperdrive, being a loud-mouthed and obnoxious thug, somehow managed to keep quiet long enough for them to fool the Autobot medic and take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Hyperdrive and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveDWMM.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Such a waste...]]

Hyperdrive was one of the many Micromasters being created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Like many others, he appeared to be overall neutral, belonging neither to the Autobots nor the Decepticons. He could first be seen hanging out in a secret nightclub in [[Little Iacon]] with the rest of the Micromasters and subsequently witnessing a race between [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]. {{Storylink|The Gray Race}} After the end of the race, the whole group of Micromasters was attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], who were in search of the [[Hot Rod Patrol]]. Hyperdrive was one of the first Micromasters to pull out his gun and had his sole speaking line here, calling upon his fellow Micromasters to "waste" the Insecticons. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}} This didn't prevent him from being caught prisoner by them, though. After being freed together with the other prisoners by a team led by [[Countdown]] and [[Groundshaker]] a little while later, he partook in a march of the Micromasters to end a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. He was one of those carrying the severed head of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
{{-}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveIDW.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]

Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol were highly-advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Hyperdrive and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

{{-}}

==Toys==

[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|left|thumb|150px|His real toy is even more blue!]]

===Generation 1===
* '''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Hyperdrive transforms into a cyan Mitsubishi X2S concept car. He was only available in a "Patrol" four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Detour]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into the Japanese toy [[Gingham]], and was apparently the basis for the non-toy character [[Clipper]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Most - if not all - of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro ''Transformers'' catalogue are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from the final products pop up. In Hyperdrive's case, the face and crotch are coloured red, whereas the final toy has them in dark blue.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Hyperdrive/hyperdrive.htm Hyperdrive at TFU.info]

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Talk:Micromaster

2008-04-29T21:45:05Z

2A6:

Does anyone have a scan (or a trsanscript) of the card-blurb Micromaster origin involvign the Pretenders?

(Or has Derik finally lost his mind, and is remembering things that never existed?)

Did the American 1989 Boxback art feature the Micromasters? Botch'a archive lacks it.-[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:19, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Will the Universe Micromasters go here too? --[[User:Terrocon Blot|Terrocon Blot]] 04:31, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
:I believe so. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 04:49, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

::I thought so too - I was just starting with what I knew. --[[User:Sofaman|Sofaman]] 04:51, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

== Geez ==

Geez, there are a lot of these guys . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 13:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
:''Finally,'' all the frickin' Micromasters have a page. Now I need to go through and tidy up any mistakes . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 00:02, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

== Japanese Micromasters ==

We don't list the Japanese Micromasters here. We probably should. (Even though they're the same toys as the American ones, they are separate characters, with different allegiances, personalities, and such.) Or, we can ditch the list entirely, and replace it with categories. [[User:JW|JW]] 16:30, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

== Micro Transformers ==

Fixed the trivia point as the name "Micro Transformers" ''was'' used for the packaging of the first Patrols. Which makes it an early name variant rather than a mere "working name".--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 14:09, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
:Um, I may be very much mistaken, but weren't the Micromaster toys sold as 'Microtransforemrs' in Japan? Which is a idea distinct from Micromasters? (Japanese microtransformers aren't micro, at least in Victory ,they're almost as tall as Laster Bracer etc.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:14, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

== Same character or not? ==
Should the Japanese characters be seen as distinct from their Western counterparts or not? Some article treat them as such, some not, thus on the one hand leading to separate articles for the same toy and on the other hand to some articles simply stating that the Japanese ones are "bumbling and precocious".

Pro Separation:
* Some do not only have distinct personalities, but also distinct names, like [[Pipo]] and [[Fixit]].
* Especially those who are Autobots in the West and Decepticons in Japan can hardly be treated as different incarnations of the same character.
* The introductory section should be written continuity-neutral. This is not always the case due to the totally distinct characterizations. And, for example in the case of [[Oiler]] and others, it is not really right to state that they are members of the Metro Squad, because, well, in Japanese continuities they aren't. But on the other side many Micromasters are non-fiction characters in the West, so where else to put it if not in the introductory section?

Contra Separation:
* There's not really much to write about all the Japanese Micromasters beside their "precocious and bumbling" stuff.

Ah, yeah, and is it "precocious" or "precious"? The latter doesn't really make any sense (or?), but can be found way more often. --[[User:2A6|2A6]] 20:09, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
:"Precious" is correct, and in this context means "cute to the point of being a little annoying".
:The Micromasters who were Decepticons in the US and Autobots in Japan should have separate pages. They're different characters.
:Those who did not change allegiance should be treated as the same character who happens to be very different in two different continuities, and should be handled like on [[Blaster]]'s page, with an explanatory note.
:All of this is just my opinion, of course. [[User:JW|JW]] 20:15, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

::Okay, I can totally live with that. But I guess the guys with two names should also be treated as separate characters (Fixit/Pipo, Seawatch/Boater etc.) even though they didn't switch sides? And is there no one else out there who cares enough 'bout the Micros to drop a comment here? :) --[[User:2A6|2A6]] 21:45, 29 April 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Micromaster

2008-04-28T20:10:30Z

2A6: /* Same character or not? */

Does anyone have a scan (or a trsanscript) of the card-blurb Micromaster origin involvign the Pretenders?

(Or has Derik finally lost his mind, and is remembering things that never existed?)

Did the American 1989 Boxback art feature the Micromasters? Botch'a archive lacks it.-[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:19, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Will the Universe Micromasters go here too? --[[User:Terrocon Blot|Terrocon Blot]] 04:31, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
:I believe so. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 04:49, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

::I thought so too - I was just starting with what I knew. --[[User:Sofaman|Sofaman]] 04:51, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

== Geez ==

Geez, there are a lot of these guys . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 13:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
:''Finally,'' all the frickin' Micromasters have a page. Now I need to go through and tidy up any mistakes . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 00:02, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

== Japanese Micromasters ==

We don't list the Japanese Micromasters here. We probably should. (Even though they're the same toys as the American ones, they are separate characters, with different allegiances, personalities, and such.) Or, we can ditch the list entirely, and replace it with categories. [[User:JW|JW]] 16:30, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

== Micro Transformers ==

Fixed the trivia point as the name "Micro Transformers" ''was'' used for the packaging of the first Patrols. Which makes it an early name variant rather than a mere "working name".--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 14:09, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
:Um, I may be very much mistaken, but weren't the Micromaster toys sold as 'Microtransforemrs' in Japan? Which is a idea distinct from Micromasters? (Japanese microtransformers aren't micro, at least in Victory ,they're almost as tall as Laster Bracer etc.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:14, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

== Same character or not? ==
Should the Japanese characters be seen as distinct from their Western counterparts or not? Some article treat them as such, some not, thus on the one hand leading to separate articles for the same toy and on the other hand to some articles simply stating that the Japanese ones are "bumbling and precocious".

Pro Separation:
* Some do not only have distinct personalities, but also distinct names, like [[Pipo]] and [[Fixit]].
* Especially those who are Autobots in the West and Decepticons in Japan can hardly be treated as different incarnations of the same character.
* The introductory section should be written continuity-neutral. This is not always the case due to the totally distinct characterizations. And, for example in the case of [[Oiler]] and others, it is not really right to state that they are members of the Metro Squad, because, well, in Japanese continuities they aren't. But on the other side many Micromasters are non-fiction characters in the West, so where else to put it if not in the introductory section?

Contra Separation:
* There's not really much to write about all the Japanese Micromasters beside their "precocious and bumbling" stuff.

Ah, yeah, and is it "precocious" or "precious"? The latter doesn't really make any sense (or?), but can be found way more often. --[[User:2A6|2A6]] 20:09, 28 April 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Micromaster

2008-04-28T20:09:31Z

2A6:

Does anyone have a scan (or a trsanscript) of the card-blurb Micromaster origin involvign the Pretenders?

(Or has Derik finally lost his mind, and is remembering things that never existed?)

Did the American 1989 Boxback art feature the Micromasters? Botch'a archive lacks it.-[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:19, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Will the Universe Micromasters go here too? --[[User:Terrocon Blot|Terrocon Blot]] 04:31, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
:I believe so. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 04:49, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

::I thought so too - I was just starting with what I knew. --[[User:Sofaman|Sofaman]] 04:51, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

== Geez ==

Geez, there are a lot of these guys . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 13:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
:''Finally,'' all the frickin' Micromasters have a page. Now I need to go through and tidy up any mistakes . . . [[User:JW|JW]] 00:02, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

== Japanese Micromasters ==

We don't list the Japanese Micromasters here. We probably should. (Even though they're the same toys as the American ones, they are separate characters, with different allegiances, personalities, and such.) Or, we can ditch the list entirely, and replace it with categories. [[User:JW|JW]] 16:30, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

== Micro Transformers ==

Fixed the trivia point as the name "Micro Transformers" ''was'' used for the packaging of the first Patrols. Which makes it an early name variant rather than a mere "working name".--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 14:09, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
:Um, I may be very much mistaken, but weren't the Micromaster toys sold as 'Microtransforemrs' in Japan? Which is a idea distinct from Micromasters? (Japanese microtransformers aren't micro, at least in Victory ,they're almost as tall as Laster Bracer etc.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:14, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

== Same character or not? ==
Should the Japanese characters be seen as distinct from their Western counterparts or not? Some article treat them as such, some not, thus on the one hand leading to separate articles for the same toy and on the other hand to some articles simply stating that the Japanese ones are "bumbling and precocious".

Pro Separation:
- Some do not only have distinct personalities, but also distinct names, like [[Pipo]] and [[Fixit]].
- Especially those who are Autobots in the West and Decepticons in Japan can hardly be treated as different incarnations of the same character.
- The introductory section should be written continuity-neutral. This is not always the case due to the totally distinct characterizations. And, for example in the case of [[Oiler]] and others, it is not really right to state that they are members of the Metro Squad, because, well, in Japanese continuities they aren't. But on the other side many Micromasters are non-fiction characters in the West, so where else to put it if not in the introductory section?

Contra Separation:
- There's not really much to write about all the Japanese Micromasters beside their "precocious and bumbling" stuff.

Ah, yeah, and is it "precocious" or "precious"? The latter doesn't really make any sense (or?), but can be found way more often. --[[User:2A6|2A6]] 20:09, 28 April 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Micromaster

2008-04-28T19:48:38Z

2A6: /* Japanese Generation 1 */

{{picsneeded|Commercial screengrab}}

{{Disambig2|the Generation 1 subline and the characters contained therein|the Dreamwave miniseries|Micromasters}}

'''Micromasters''' are Transformers who downsized their bodies considerably to be more fuel-efficient. Transforming into tiny cars, planes, and other vehicles, they are depicted as roughly human-sized in robot mode in most continuities.

Some Micromasters are also Combiners, and can each form either the front or back half of a combined vehicle. They are not constrained to joining only with their Combiner partner; they also can join with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]], as well as to the back of any [[Micro Trailer]]. (See also [[Combi-Micromaster]].)
__TOC__

==US Generation 1==
The Micromasters were first released in the US and European markets in the two final years of the Generation 1 toyline, 1989 and 1990.
These Micromasters were either grouped as Patrols, Squads, Transports, Stations or Bases:

===Micromaster Patrols===
The Patrols consist of four stand-alone Micromasters whose alt modes generally have a recurring common theme—for example, military vehicles in the case of the Military Patrol, or planes and helicopters in the case of the Air Patrol. The Patrols came carded in four-packs beginning in 1989, with a couple following in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]], and [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], and [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]], and [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak]])
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]], and [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]], and [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]], and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]])
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]], and [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl]])

===Micromaster Combiner Squads===
The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are Transformers that only form a ''half'' of a vehicle and therefore need their respective Combiner partner to form a ''full'' vehicle. Due to standardized connection plugs, any Micromaster Combiner can connect to any other Micromaster Combiner (an ability that was actively advertised in the TV commercials and other media), though often this does not make much sense. (The rear half of a dump truck connected to the front half of a space shuttle isn't anything you can win a war with, eh?) The Combiner Squads consist of six Micromaster Combiners, thus making three vehicles in their alt mode. They were initially released in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]], and [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]], [[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]], and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]], [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]], [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]], [[Grit (G1)|Grit]], and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])

===Micromaster Transports===
The Transports are single Micromasters that come with a transforming additional vehicle with which they can interact in some way. Flattop transforms into a jet and comes with an aircraft carrier, whereas the other three transform into trucks and pull transforming trailers. Except for Erector's trailer, all the additional vehicles transform into jets. They were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]

===Micromaster Combiner Transports===
The Combiner Transports consist of a pair of Micromaster Combiners and a big transforming trailer. Each trailer can optionally transform into a big battle station or into two separate fighting vehicles, each manned by one of the Combiners. Like all Micromaster Combiners, they came out in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Missile Launcher]] with [[Retro]] and [[Surge]]
* [[Tanker Truck]] with [[Pipeline]] and [[Gusher]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]]

===Micromaster Stations===
The stations are big bases commanded by a single Transformer and disguised as human buildings. Hot House's station stands out a bit, as it is ''mobile'' in its alternate mode instead of being a stationary base. The stations were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]

===Micromaster Bases===
The Micromaster Bases are huge fighting vehicles that transform into even bigger battle stations. They are commanded by a single Micromaster. Countdown's and Skystalker's vehicles are a big chunk taller than those of Groundshaker and Skyhopper, indicating that these two should be seen as the respective leaders of their Micromaster factions. Released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Groundshaker]]
* [[Countdown]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Skystalker]]

===Micromaster Combiner Bases===
Released in 1990, the Combiner bases were big vehicles commanded by a combiner duo. While the Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base is pretty similar in concept to the previous year's Bases (transforming from a tank into a battle station), the Battlefield Headquarters lacks a base mode, instead transforming from an earthbound vehicle (a truck) into two airborne ones (a space shuttle and a attack jet).

''Autobots''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]

==Japanese Generation 1==
Japan as well released lots of Micromasters during their [[Zone]], [[Return of Convoy]] and [[Operation Combination]] toylines (and later rereleases during [[Micromaster Collection]]). Most of them were identical to their western releases, but some were recolored or renamed and most Decepticons were depicted as Autobots. Next to this, the characterization they received in fiction differed heavily from their Western appearances, depiciting them as childish, young and inexperienced compared to the bigger transformers. See [[Microtransformer]]s.

===Micro Trailer===
* [[Monster Truck Patrol|Big Truck Team]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol|Hot Rod Team]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])
* [[Military Team]] ([[Bombshock (Autobot)|Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Battlestars)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (Battlestars)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl (Autobot)|Growl]])
* [[Shuttle Rocket W Team]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]]))
* [[Fire Tanker W Team]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]])
* [[Radar Hover W Team]] ([[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], [[Heave]], [[Power Run]], [[Strikedown]])
* [[Dump Shovel W Team]] ([[Hammer (ROC)|Hammer]], [[Sledge (ROC)|Sledge]], [[Grit (ROC)|Grit]], [[Knockout (ROC)|Knockout]])
* [[Crane Cannon W Team]] ([[Direct-Hit (ROC)|Direct-Hit]], [[Excavator (ROC)|Excavator]], [[Power Punch (ROC)|Power Punch]], [[Stonecruncher (ROC)|Stonecruncher]])
* [[Jet Tank W Team]] ([[Fireshot (ROC)|Fireshot]], [[Vanquish (ROC)|Vanquish]], [[Meltdown (ROC)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (ROC)|Half-Track]])
* [[Rescue Patrol Team]] ([[Boater]], [[Fire]], [[Holi]], [[Pipo]])
* [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak]])
* [[Super Car Patrol Team]] ([[Black Heat]], [[Deadhour]], [[Gingham]], [[Road Hugger (Autobot)|Road Hugger]]

===Micromaster Sixteams===
Apart from releasing US-made Micromasters, Takara also developed the Micromaster concept further on their own, resulting in the Micromaster Sixteams, Micromasters that combined in robot mode to form a bigger robot similar to the full-size Transformer [[combiner]]s.

''Autobots''
*[[Sixliner]]
**[[Alan]]
**[[Deego]]
**[[Joe]]
**[[Leaf]]
**[[Night]]
**[[Spark (Battlestars)|Spark]]
*[[Sixtrain]]
**[[Atlan]]
**[[Convertor]]
**[[Desire]]
**[[Raise]]
**[[San Diego]]
**[[Windy]]
*[[Sixturbo]]
**[[Circuit]]
**[[Discharge]]
**[[Glide]]
**[[Neo-Wheel]]
**[[Road Police]]
**[[Sireen]]
*[[Sixwing]]
**[[Chain Gun]]
**[[Falcon]]
**[[Flanker]]
**[[Missile Run]]
**[[Raker]]
**[[Super Sonic]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Destron Sixbuilder|Sixbuilder]]

==Universe==
The Micromasters returned to Western markets in 2004 in the wake of [[Universe (toyline)|Universe]] with the release of redecoed Japanese Generation 1 Micromaster Sixteams. Those Combiner teams were generally given the names of old Generation 1 Full-size Combiners (except for Rail Racer, who has no equivalent in Generation 1).

''Autobots''
*[[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] (Slightly redecoed Sixturbo)
**[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
**[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
**[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]
*[[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] (Redecoed Sixtrain)
**[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]]
**[[Overload (Universe)|Overload]]
**[[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]]
**[[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]]
**[[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]]
**[[Tankor (Universe Micromaster)|Tankor]]
*[[Superion (Universe)|Superion]] (Redecoed Sixwing)
**[[Air Raid (Universe)|Air Raid]]
**[[Fireflight (Micromaster)|Fireflight]]
**[[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]]
**[[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]]
**[[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]]
**[[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)|Constructicon Devastator]] (Redecoed Sixbuilder)
**[[Bonecrusher (Micromaster)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Buckethead]]
**[[Hightower (Micromaster)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (Micromaster)|Long Haul]]
**[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]]
**[[Scavenger (Micromaster)|Scavenger]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:MicroTFlogo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Absolutely, positively not inspired by Micro Machines. No sir. Not at all.]]
* An early name for the original Micromasters line was simply "Micro Transformers", having been featured on the packaging of the early 1989 Micromaster Patrols. The name was quickly dropped in favor of the now more common "Micromasters", possibly due to its similarity to [[Galoob]]'s "Micro Machines".

[[Image:Transformers_micro.jpg|left|200px|thumb|GiG continues on its parade of weirdness.]]
* Interestingly, Hasbro's early logo was used for the entirety of Italian company [[GiG]]'s release of the Micromasters figures.

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Oiler

2008-04-27T20:29:24Z

2A6: + J-Toy

{{picsneeded|Toy}}
:''Oiler is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Oiler_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Don't call him Captain Planet... seriously.]]

'''Oiler''', leader of the [[Metro Squad]], is an oil addict — in reverse. He under-fuels himself to conserve energy, and thus runs dry in long combats. His squadmates think this is just the result of his ceaseless efforts to protect the innocent.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the Metro Squad is [[Slide]].

==Fiction==
None known.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Metro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
: Oiler transforms into a trailer truck that is intended to be the front half of a blue and white tanker truck that he forms with his combiner partner [[Slide]]. He can, of course, combine with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any [[Micromaster Transport]]. Oiler was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Slide, [[Power Run]], [[Roadburner]], [[Strikedown]] and [[Wheel Blaze]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Fire Tanker W Team''' (Micro Trailer W Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-365'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #5

: In Japan, Oiler came as part of the [[Fire Tanker W Team]] with Slide, Wheelblaze and Roadburner. All four components were identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The group also came with [[Micro Trailer]] #5.
{{-}}

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Oiler/oiler.htm Oiler at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Slide

2008-04-27T20:28:13Z

2A6: /* Toys */ +J-Toy

{{picsneeded|Toy}}
:''Slide is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Slide_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Wearing white after Labor Day ''and'' while carrying around gallons of oil? ]]

When you're as cool as '''Slide,''' everything looks easy. When the heat is on, the trick is to not let them see you sweat. Sure, that might make his squadmates think he's not making an effort, but he doesn't want them to know how much he cares. Keep it cool, boy. Real cool.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #6</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Metro Squad]] is [[Oiler]].

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Glisseur'''
__TOC__
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Micromaster Combiner Metro Squad''' (1990)
: Slide transforms into a white tanker trailer that is intended to be the rear half of a blue and white tanker truck that he forms with his combiner partner [[Oiler]]. He can, of course, combine with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any [[Micromaster Transport]]. Slide was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Oiler, [[Power Run]], [[Roadburner]], [[Strikedown]] and [[Wheel Blaze]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Fire Tanker W Team''' (Micro Trailer W Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-365'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #5

: In Japan, Slide came as part of the [[Fire Tanker W Team]] with Oiler, Wheelblaze and Roadburner. All four components were identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The group also came with [[Micro Trailer]] #5.
{{-}}

==Footnotes==
<references/>

{{-}}
==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Slide/slide.htm Slide at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Roadburner

2008-04-27T20:26:41Z

2A6: + J-Toy

{{picsneeded|Toy}}
:''Roadburner is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Road_burner_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Some days, you can tell the box artist just phoned it in.]]

'''Roadburner''' is driven to rescue everyone, and won't give up until all hope is lost. Unfortunately, the inevitable loss of life in wartime weighs heavily on his [[spark]].<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #5</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Metro Squad]] is [[Wheel Blaze]].
__TOC__
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Metro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
: Roadburner transforms into a yellow fire engine trailer which is intended to be the rear half of a ''complete'' fire engine that he forms with his combiner partner [[Wheel Blaze]]. He can, of course, combine with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any [[Micromaster Transport]]. He was only available in a Squad pack with his squadmates Wheel Blaze, [[Power Run]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], and [[Strikedown]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Fire Tanker W Team''' (Micro Trailer W Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-365'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #5

: In Japan, Roadburner came as part of the [[Fire Tanker W Team]] with Wheel Blaze, Oiler and Slide. All four components were identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The group also came with [[Micro Trailer]] #5.
{{-}}

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/RoadBurner/roadburner.htm Roadburner at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Detritus (G1)

2008-04-26T17:43:50Z

2A6: /* Toys */ +year

{{picsneeded|Toy and vehicle mode}}

:''Detritus is a [[Junkion]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Detritus-card.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Three easy payments, an offer you can't refuse.]]

Leaving his homeworld of [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] behind, '''Detritus''' has become a mercenary, selling his services to either side of the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] conflict. Rumor has it that his appearance on the battlefield turns the tide of victory to the side that employs him... when in reality, Detritus simply bides his time until he is positive which side is likely to win anyway, then offers to join that side. Like all Junkions, Detritus is capable of repairing heavy damage to himself with whatever scrap metal he can get a hold of.

Detritus' ultimate goal is to use his earnings to build his own army and overthrow [[Wreck-Gar]] as the leader of the Junkions.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Detritus''' (Junkion, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''77'''

: A [[redeco]] of the Generation 1 toy [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Detritus transforms into a Mitsubishi J59 off-road vehicle. He came with an entirely new decal sheet to make him fit the Junkion aesthetic better, which also includes both Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils. He also completely lacks the chrome of the original version. As a Japanese release, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. He was only available though [[Takara]]'s [[e-Hobby]] service.

==Trivia==
* Detritus is one of the rare few Transformers to feature [[facial hair]]. Though hard to see, his face has a small, painted goatee.

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Detritus/detritus.htm Detritus at TFU.info]

[[Category: E-Hobby]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category: Neutrals]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]
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Hot House (Micromaster)

2008-04-23T12:32:07Z

2A6: /* Toys */

:''Hot House is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Hot_house_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Hi, I'm Hot House! I'm having trouble coming up with a caption for my picture. Let me mull it over for a while. I suppose I could make a joke about my knee. See how it's sticking up there? 'BEWARE MY KNEEPADS OF DOOM!' or something like that. Or maybe my name is funny. 'Hot House.' It means a heated greenhouse, where people grow tropical flowers. I do like flowers. Red ones set off my optics."<ref>"Of course, 'hothouse' is also an adjective meaning 'delicate, sensitive.' Y'know, I think I kinda resent that! Sure, I'm not the strongest Micromaster around, but I get by! And firefighting is hard work! [harumph] Anyway, I'm still having trouble coming up with a caption. Let me know if you think of something."</ref>]]

'''Hot House''' is a thinker. He mulls over every problem to the last rivet, often out loud. His fellow Autobots wonder if he should really be left in charge of a large battle vehicle, but his attention to detail actually makes him very good at his job.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref>
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{{-}}
==Toys==
[[Image:HotHouseToy.jpg|thumb|left|175px|A fire station mounted on the [[Wikipedia:Crawler-transporter|Space Shuttle crawler]]. IT'S THE PERFECT DISGUISE.]]
===Generation 1===
* '''Hot House''' (Micromaster Station, 1989)
:Hot House is a redeco of [[Tailwind]]. He transforms into a white and maroon [[Popular_Earth_vehicle_alternate_modes#A-10_Thunderbolt_II|A-10 Thunderbolt]] ground-strike plane. He was sold with a fire station that transforms into a tank-like battle mode.
{{-}}

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/HotHouse/hothouse.htm Hot House at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

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Powertrain

2008-04-23T10:04:48Z

2A6: /* Dreamwave comics continuity */

{{picsneeded|Toy}}

:''Powertrain is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Powertrain_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby#Legacy Jack Kirby has a lot to answer for.]]]

'''Powertrain''' is the leader of the [[Off Road Patrol]], and he's a by-the-book commander, so long as the book is entirely optional. [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]] thinks he isn't hard enough on [[Mudslinger]] . . . which says more about Highjump than anyone else.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>
__TOC__
{{-}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
Came to Earth, fought [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]], did some other stuff. {{storylink|King 'Con!}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Created after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] in a joint venture by the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s, Mudslinger could first be seen hanging out in [[Little Iacon]] with his fellow Micromasters. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} His second and last appearance then was among a crowd of freed Micromasters that had been taken prisoner by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] a short while before. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Off Road Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)
: Powertrain transforms into an orange semi-trailer truck cab. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]] and [[Tote]].

: His mold was also used to make [[Ironworks]].

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Powertrain/powertrain.htm Powertrain at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Mudslinger (G1)

2008-04-22T16:45:58Z

2A6: +Dreamwave

{{picsneeded|Toy}}

:''Mudslinger is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Mudslinger_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Everybody ''says'' they don't like me, but who do they all come to in [[democracy|election season]]?"]]

'''Mudslinger''' is the macho tough-guy of the [[Off Road Patrol]]. [[Powertrain]] wishes he would learn to take a little constructive criticism. Things like, "Don't pick fights when we're trying to be covert."<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

{{note|In Japan, Mudslinger -like all Micromasters- had no discernible personality outside of "chirpy little kid".}}

:''Japanese name'': '''Footdemo'''<br>
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Garde-Boue'''
__TOC__
{{-}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{charstubfiction}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Roadhugger mm2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Have you really thought that through, son?]]
Created after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in a joint venture by the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s, Mudslinger could be seen hanging out in [[Little Iacon]] with his fellow Micromasters. He was getting a tattoo from [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]]. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} Later, he was present during an attack of the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] on the Micromasters. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Finally, Mudslinger partook in a march of the Micromasters to end a battle between Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
{{-}}

{{note|Road Hugger appears to be tattooing the [[Blendtron]] symbol on Mudslinger's arm. The letters page in [[Victims of the Revolution]] explained that it came to Road Hugger in a dream after overindulging on high-grade energon.}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Off Road Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)
: ''Japanese ID number'': '''C-335'''

: Mudslinger transforms into a blue pickup truck with oversized "monster" tires. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Powertrain]], and [[Tote]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Greasepit (G1)|Greasepit]] and [[Glasspit]].

{{-}}
==Footnotes==
<references/>

{{-}}
==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Mudslinger/mudslinger.htm Mudslinger at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Road Hugger (G1)

2008-04-21T22:15:12Z

2A6:

{{Disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|the Autobot Micromaster from [[Zone]]|Road Hugger (Zone)}}
:''Roadhugger is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:RoadHuggerBoxart.jpg|thumb|right|225px|"Holy cow! Someone bit my elbow off!"]]

Even by Micromaster standards, '''Road Hugger''' is brash, defiant, and contemptuous of authority. His intelligence and bravery make him [[Blackjack]]'s most valued operative in the [[Sports Car Patrol]], but his willingness to follow orders can't be relied on. Despite this, and his disdain for Blackjack's intricate plans and excessive caution, they work well together.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
While most of Transformer-kind believed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to be deceased, the [[Sports Car Patrol]] worked in secret to help him regain control of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Using forged [[Autobot]] insignia, the four Micromasters infiltrated the [[Ark]] and lured [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to [[Cybertron]] with promises of advanced medical equipment to aid him in restoring his fallen comrades to life. In reality, Ratchet was needed to assist in the recreation of Megatron's most lethal lieutenant, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Road Hugger and his teammates continued to serve Megatron as muscle until Megatron's plans and his fortress came crashing down around him, thanks to Ratchet's trickery.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Roadhugger mm2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Pimp your Hide]]
Road Hugger performed some painful detail work on his fellow Micromaster [[Mudslinger]] in a neutral bar in [[Little Iacon]] as the Autobot [[Hot Rod Patrol]] arrived in the establishment, and witnessed their subsequent confrontation with the [[Race Track Patrol]].{{Storylink|The Gray Race}}

After [[Big Daddy]] lost a race with [[Roadhandler]], Road Hugger tried to pick a fight with the defeated Autobot, but was captured by [[Chop Shop]], who was searching for the Race Track Patrol. [[Venom]] convinced the reluctant [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] to toss him back. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}}
{{-}}

{{note|Road Hugger appears to be tattooing the [[Blendtron]] symbol on Mudslinger's arm. The letters page in [[Victims of the Revolution]] explained that it came to Road Hugger in a dream after overindulging on high-grade energon.}}

===IDW comics continuity===
On behalf of a mysterious benefactor, Road Hugger and the rest of the Sports Car Patrol ambushed [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] in a bizarre underground chamber on [[Gorlam Prime]]. After a brief chase, they led him into a dead end, allowing their master to capture him.{{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

==Toys==
[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|175px|]]
===Generation 1===
*'''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Road Hugger transforms into a Ferrari F40 sports car. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Detour]], [[Hyperdrive]] and [[Blackjack]].

: This mold was also used to make the other [[Road Hugger (Autobot)|Road Hugger]].
{{-}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/RoadHugger/roadhugger.htm Road Hugger at TFU.info]

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Sports Car Patrol

2008-04-20T21:11:17Z

2A6: /* Dreamwave comics continuity */ Guess I should do my proofreading a little more carefully

:''The Sports Car Patrol is a team of [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]]s from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Sports Car Patrol''' is the Decepticons' road clearance unit. They speed ahead of the main fighting forces and clear a route for the following ground forces, which basically means to destroy everything in their path. (Why, however, it should be necessary to have four small ''Micromasters'' clearing a route for robots like, let's say, [[Quake]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] or [[Bombshock (G1)|Bombshock]], surely remains another question...)

The Sports Car Patrol consists of:

* [[Blackjack]]
* [[Detour]]
* [[Hyperdrive]]
* [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]]

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

{{noteukonly}}

''After studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, the Sports Car Patrol being the second team created. {{Storylink|A Small War!}}''

While traveling solo in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], Sports Car Patrol leader Blackjack was jumped by two Autobots, when a disorientated and damaged [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] stumbled upon them. Blackjack crying out his name and the sight of the [[Autobrand]] returned Megatron to his senses, and he blasted the Micromasters' attackers. The Sports Car Patrol became Megatron's first recruits in his plans to rebuild his power base on Cybertron and gain revenge against Decepticon and Autobot alike on Earth. {{Storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} Using the [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]], the patrol infiltrated the ''[[Ark]]'', and Blackjack attempted to destabilize [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] mentally by remote-controlling the remains of the deactivated Autobots on which the medic was working. When this failed, the patrol attempted Plan B, coming out into the open with fake Autobot insignia and trying convince Ratchet into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron, leading him not to advanced medical equipment but into Megatron's clutches. {{Storylink|Back from the Dead!}}

While the remainder of the patrol traveled back to Cybertron with Ratchet, Blackjack stayed behind to dispatch the skeleton crew aboard the ''Ark'' and rig explosives to blow it up. but crusty old [[Kup]] reactivated and startled him, causing the Micromaster to drop the triggering mechanism for the explosives, starting the countdown. {{Storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}. Meanwhile on Cybertron Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) as [[Pretenders]], the Sports Car Patrol and the Decepticon [[Powermasters]] had a running battle with the Autobots, giving the Autobot medic time to use the trans-time dimensional portal to transport the explosives aboard the ''Ark'' to Megatron's base. The battle took both Micromasters, Pretenders and Powermasters outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again.
{{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
All four members of the Sports Car Patrol were among the Micromasters created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture prior to the [[Great Shutdown]]. They were present at the events caused by [[Skystalker]] and [[Skyhopper]]. It should be noted that they neither belonged to the Decepticons (instead being neutral like most other Micromasters in this continuity) nor seemed to form a coherent unit, instead acting mainly as individuals, not showing any closer relation to their intended teammates than to any other Micromaster. Therefore it appears arguable if a unit called the ''Sports Car Patrol'' actually existed. {{storylink|Micromaster}}

===IDW comics continuity===

The Sports Car Patrol are highly advanced warriors apparently in the service of [[Nova Prime|unknown]] [[Galvatron (G1)|masters]] in the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". The patrol captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|200px| ]]

*'''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

The Sports Car Patrol were sold in a carded 4-pack.

This mold-set was [[redeco]]ed to make the Japanese [[Super Car Patrol Team]].

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Sports Car Patrol

2008-04-20T21:01:21Z

2A6: /* Fiction */ +Dreamwave

:''The Sports Car Patrol is a team of [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]]s from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Sports Car Patrol''' is the Decepticons' road clearance unit. They speed ahead of the main fighting forces and clear a route for the following ground forces, which basically means to destroy everything in their path. (Why, however, it should be necessary to have four small ''Micromasters'' clearing a route for robots like, let's say, [[Quake]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] or [[Bombshock (G1)|Bombshock]], surely remains another question...)

The Sports Car Patrol consists of:

* [[Blackjack]]
* [[Detour]]
* [[Hyperdrive]]
* [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]]

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

{{noteukonly}}

''After studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, the Sports Car Patrol being the second team created. {{Storylink|A Small War!}}''

While traveling solo in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]], Sports Car Patrol leader Blackjack was jumped by two Autobots, when a disorientated and damaged [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] stumbled upon them. Blackjack crying out his name and the sight of the [[Autobrand]] returned Megatron to his senses, and he blasted the Micromasters' attackers. The Sports Car Patrol became Megatron's first recruits in his plans to rebuild his power base on Cybertron and gain revenge against Decepticon and Autobot alike on Earth. {{Storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} Using the [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]], the patrol infiltrated the ''[[Ark]]'', and Blackjack attempted to destabilize [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] mentally by remote-controlling the remains of the deactivated Autobots on which the medic was working. When this failed, the patrol attempted Plan B, coming out into the open with fake Autobot insignia and trying convince Ratchet into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron, leading him not to advanced medical equipment but into Megatron's clutches. {{Storylink|Back from the Dead!}}

While the remainder of the patrol traveled back to Cybertron with Ratchet, Blackjack stayed behind to dispatch the skeleton crew aboard the ''Ark'' and rig explosives to blow it up. but crusty old [[Kup]] reactivated and startled him, causing the Micromaster to drop the triggering mechanism for the explosives, starting the countdown. {{Storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}. Meanwhile on Cybertron Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) as [[Pretenders]], the Sports Car Patrol and the Decepticon [[Powermasters]] had a running battle with the Autobots, giving the Autobot medic time to use the trans-time dimensional portal to transport the explosives aboard the ''Ark'' to Megatron's base. The battle took both Micromasters, Pretenders and Powermasters outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again.
{{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
All four members of the Sports Car Patrol were among the Micromasters created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture prior to the [[Great Shutdown]]. They were present at the events caused by [[Skystalker]] and [[Skyhopper]]. It should be noted that they did neither seem to belong to the Decepticons (instead being neutral like most other Micromasters in this continuity) and didn't seem to form a coherent unit as well, instead acting mainly as individuals, not showing a closer relation to their intended teammates as to any other Micromaster. Therefore it appears arguable if a unit called the ''Sports Car Patrol'' actually existed. {{storylink|Micromaster}}

===IDW comics continuity===

The Sports Car Patrol are highly advanced warriors apparently in the service of [[Nova Prime|unknown]] [[Galvatron (G1)|masters]] in the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". The patrol captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|200px| ]]

*'''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

The Sports Car Patrol were sold in a carded 4-pack.

This mold-set was [[redeco]]ed to make the Japanese [[Super Car Patrol Team]].

{{-}}

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Hyperdrive (Micromaster)

2008-04-20T20:49:48Z

2A6:

{{disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|the unmade Autobot Turbomaster|Hyperdrive (Autobot)}}

:''Hyperdrive is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HyperdriveBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Hell yeah, I '''CAN''' tell you how late it is!"]]

'''Hyperdrive''' is violent, destructive, and likes nothing better than "putting one in the CPU" of wounded [[Autobots]]. Even his teammates in the [[Sports Car Patrol]] are put off by his ignoble nature.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref> On the plus side... no wait, he's just a jerk. No depth here.

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===

{{noteukonly}}

''After studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process, and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, including Hyperdrive and his cohorts. {{Storylink|A Small War!}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the trans-dimensional patrol, Hyperdrive participated in the infiltration of the [[Ark]], joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking the medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. Hyperdrive, being a loud-mouthed and obnoxious thug, somehow managed to keep quiet long enough for them to fool Ratchet and take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Hyperdrive and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveDWMM.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Such a waste...]]

Hyperdrive was one of the many Micromasters being created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Like many others, he appeared to be overall neutral, belonging neither to the Autobots nor the Decepticons. He was first seen hanging out in a secret nightclub in [[Little Iacon]] with the rest of the Micromasters and subsequently witnessing a race between [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]. {{Storylink|The Gray Race}} After the end of the race, the whole group of Micromasters was attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], who were in search of the [[Hot Rod Patrol]]. He was one of the first Micromasters to pull out his gun and had his sole speaking line here, calling upon his fellow Micromasters to "waste" the Insecticons. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}} This didn't prevent him from being caught prisoner by them, though. After being freed together with the other prisoners by [[Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]] and the Hot Rod Patrol a little while later, he partook in a march of the Micromasters to a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. He was one of those carrying the severed head of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
{{-}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveIDW.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]

Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol are highly-advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Hyperdrive and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

{{-}}

==Toys==

[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|150px|His real toy is even more blue!]]

===Generation 1===
* '''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Hyperdrive transforms into a cyan Mitsubishi X2S concept car. He was only available in a "Patrol" four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Detour]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into the Japanese toy [[Gingham]], and was apparently the basis for the non-toy character [[Clipper]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Most - if not all - of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro ''Transformers'' catalogue are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from the final products pop up. In Hyperdrive's case, the face and crotch are coloured red, whereas the final toy has them in dark blue.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Hyperdrive/hyperdrive.htm Hyperdrive at TFU.info]

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Hyperdrive (Micromaster)

2008-04-20T20:33:28Z

2A6: /* Dreamwave comics continuity */

{{disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|the unmade Autobot Turbomaster|Hyperdrive (Autobot)}}

:''Hyperdrive is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HyperdriveBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"I CAN tell you how late it is!"]]

'''Hyperdrive''' is violent, destructive, and likes nothing better than "putting one in the CPU" of wounded [[Autobots]]. Even his teammates in the [[Sports Car Patrol]] are put off by his ignoble nature.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref> On the plus side...no wait, he's just a jerk. No depth here.

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===

:''('''Note''': Events in italics occurred only in the Marvel UK books.)''

''After studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process, and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, including Hyperdrive and his cohorts. {{Storylink|A Small War!}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the trans-dimensional patrol, Hyperdrive participated in the infiltration of the [[Ark]], joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking the medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. Hyperdrive, being a loud-mouthed and obnoxious thug, somehow managed to keep quiet long enough for them to fool Ratchet and take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Hyperdrive and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveDWMM.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Such a waste...]]

Hyperdrive was one of the many Micromasters being created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Like many others, he appeared to be overall neutral, belonging neither to the Autobots nor the Decepticons. He was first seen hanging out in a secret nightclub in [[Little Iacon]] with the rest of the Micromasters and subsequently witnessing a race between [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]. {{Storylink|The Gray Race}} After the end of the race, the whole group of Micromasters was attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], who were in search of the [[Hot Rod Patrol]]. He was one of the first Micromasters to pull out his gun and had his sole speaking line here, calling upon his fellow Micromasters to "waste" the Insecticons. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}} This didn't prevent him from being caught prisoner by them, though. After being freed together with the other prisoners by [[Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]] and the Hot Rod Patrol a little while later, he partook in a march of the Micromasters to a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. He was one of those carrying the severed head of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
{{-}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveIDW.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]

Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol are highly-advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Hyperdrive and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

{{-}}

==Toys==

[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|150px|His real toy is even more blue!]]

===Generation 1===
* '''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Hyperdrive transforms into a cyan Mitsubishi X2S concept car. He was only available in a "Patrol" four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Detour]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Gingham]], and was apparently the basis for the non-toy character [[Clipper]].

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Hyperdrive/hyperdrive.htm Hyperdrive at TFU.info]

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]

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Grimlock (G1)

2008-04-19T21:21:44Z

2A6: /* American cartoon continuity */

{{picsneeded|fictional appearances in comics and such}}{{disambig3|Grimlock}}

:''Me Grimlock am [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] in [[Generation 1]] and [[Maximal]] in [[Beast Wars]] portion of the Generation 1 [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Grimlockg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Me Grimlock draw self-portrait.]]

Some Autobots wonder why '''Grimlock''' is even on their side. His disposition is much more suited to the [[Decepticons]]. After all, he values power and strength over wisdom and compassion, and furthermore, he doesn't really get along with most Autobots. When faced with a problem, his usual responses are to slice it with his [[energo-sword]], tear it to pieces with his bare hands, or outright eat it. He is more willing to accept casualties than most of the Autobot leadership, and doesn't seem particularly concerned about the [[Human|fleshie]]s either. These things, coupled with his dislike of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], have led to a defection or two on Grimlock's part. He'd have no problem offing the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] if he thought he could get away with it, though.

What the Autobots don't realize is that the only thing he hates more than weakness is those who abuse their strength, meaning when push comes to shove, Grimlock will always fall in on the right side of the fence. And despite their disagreements, Grimlock holds a respect for Prime's strength and leadership.

Grimlock is the leader of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, a small but powerful strike squad. Grimlock himself is extremely strong and durable, and is one of the few Transformers who can not only stand toe-to-toe with Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but actually give them a run for their money. Despite his strength and prowess, Grimlock continually struggles with his pronouns.

{{quote|Me Grimlock not nice dino. Me bash brains!|Grimlock on himself|''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

{{note|Grimlock's intelligence level in the cartoon was substantially lower than in most of his other portrayals. See the entries below for details.}}

:''Preliminary names:'' '''Tyrannobot''' / '''Trapjaw''' / '''Jawbreaker''' / '''Tyrex'''
:''French-Canadian name'': '''La Menace'''
:''Chinese name:'' '''Gang-suo''' ("Steel lock")
:''Italian name:'' '''Tiran'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Mogorva''' — '''Grimlock''' in one of The Movie dubs.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{note|The comic Dinobots had average, functional intellects. Grimlock affected a caveman-esque speech pattern to mask his intelligence<ref>Grimlock possesses a brilliant mind but considers intellectuals weak. He chooses to talk dumb rather than be thought of as weak. ''Marvel UK #200 "Secrets of the Transformers" booklet.''</ref>, leaving his fellow Autobots to think he has a glitch in his speech processor. The other Dinobots speak normally.}}
{{noteukonly}}

While the Autobots remained dormant inside [[Mount St. Hilary]], the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' detected Cybertronian life. Dispatching a probe, the ''Ark'' learned that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had come to Earth and was wandering the [[Savage Land]]. The ''Ark'' used data gathered from the Savage Land to convert five of the dormant Autobots into the Dinobots. They traveled to fight Shockwave, but all combatants became trapped in a tar pit. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} The Dinobots were later freed by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and joined the Autobots from time to time, but they were usually seen wandering on their own under Grimlock's orders. ''At one point, the Dinobots had reverted to their base instincts due to their primary cybo-dendrons having burnt out (from all that time in the tar pit), so the Autobots had to go round up them.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}} ''Decepticon interference led to Grimlock having a good old rumble with [[Sludge (G1)| Sludge]] that destroyed the town of Doonstown and left several Autobots badly injured. After being repaired by Ratchet, Grimlock dreamt of defeating Megatron'' {{storylink|Victory!}} ''before waking up and hitting the road for some adventures with the Dinobots and [[Joy Meadows]].'' {{storylink|In the National Interest}}

Grimlock was a powerful and arrogant warrior who believed he knew best. He ascended to the post of overall Autobot leader on several occasions, growing in the process and eventually, despite their original conflict, becoming Optimus' hand-picked lieutenant and likely successor. Early on, [[Blaster]] was a major thorn in his side, deserting his command. Later, he tended to fight with the straight-laced, logical [[Prowl]].
[[Image:Biggrim_me_king.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Me Grimlock no bozo, me king!]]
One of the many casualties in an [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream's]] rampage, Grimlock was brought back on-line by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] using [[Pretender]] technology stolen from Megatron. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} While Grimlock, along with [[Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], handily defeated Megatron's minions, he was unable to save Ratchet when Megatron's base exploded. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}

Afterward, Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron before attempting to return to Earth via [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]]. However, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], seeking to crush the resistance's momentum, sent ''the latest incarnation of'' the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to destroy the three Autobot Pretenders. Infiltrating [[Autobase]], the three Decepticons sabotaged the portal, teleporting all six Transformers (and the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol]]) deep into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of their god, [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

Grimlock at first thought it was all a Decepticon trick and was [[Atechnogenesis|skeptical]] that the Transformers even had a god. When the [[Keeper]] appeared, Grimlock demanded the ancient Transformer "prove it" by telling them the story of the Transformers' origin. The Keeper's story (complete with holographic slide-show) was suitably convincing, but unfortunately gave the Mayhem Attack Squad time to sneak up on the Autobots, and another battle ensued. The outnumbered Decepticons were no match for Grimlock and company, but [[Octopunch]]'s last-ditch shot ricocheted off the Dinobot's back, waking Primus. A few seconds too late, the Autobots in Autobase repaired the portal, sending the lost Transformers to Earth. Grimlock immediately demanded they find the Earth-based Autobots to warn them of [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Primal Scream}}

After rejoining Optimus Prime's forces, Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee formed a team in the search for the lost [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Traveling to [[VsQs]], where Optimus Prime's funeral barge had crashed, the three began to search an abandoned science station for any clue as to the Matrix's whereabouts. While Bumblebee searched the computer logs, Grimlock went looking for the science team—only to discover they had all been killed. Before the Autobots could formulate a plan, Thunderwing attacked. Grimlock's first reaction was to attack, but not even all three of them could defeat the Decepticon leader. Instead, they were "saved" by the [[Matrix Spawn]], which became Thunderwing's new target. The three Autobots searched the wrecked station independently and recovered the Matrix. Low on [[energon]], the three attempted to return to their shuttle, but the moon's heavy gravity slowed them down, allowing Thunderwing to overtake them, defeat the three weakened Autobots and claim the Matrix for his own. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

After Thunderwing's defeat, the Autobots sent a shuttle to VsQs to rescue Grimlock and the others, who were low on energon and on the verge of [[stasis lock]]. Grimlock was none too grateful for his rescue, instead berating himself for failing to destroy Thunderwing and guilty that he was alive while the other Dinobots were still deactivated. However, without Ratchet or the Matrix, the Autobots knew of no way to bring back their fallen. Grimlock sought Optimus' permission to travel to [[Hydrus Four]] and investigate the rumors of the substance [[Nucleon]]. When Optimus refused, Grimlock stole a shuttle and the bodies of the Dinobots and went anyway, which everyone really should have seen coming. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm!}}

Once on Hydrus Four, Grimlock sought out the medi-center on the island of Farooth, where the well of Nucleon was kept. Along the way, he encountered the substance's three guardians, zombie-like mechanoids who attempted to bar visitors from tapping the Nucleon. Two engaged him in combat, but Grimlock dispatched them easily. Unlike destroying Decepticons, he could take no pleasure in his victories, which seemed pointless. He began to question his motives: Was he really trying to save the Dinobots, or just prove himself a better leader than Prime? By the time he reached the island of Farooth, Grimlock simply wanted the grim business done with.

At the well, Grimlock encountered the final guardian. The Hydrusian didn't want to fight, but instead warned him that Nucleon always came with unexpected side effects. To quell the doubts that had plagued him since his arrival, Grimlock decided to test the Nucleon on himself, plunging a hand into the well. Feeling a surge of power and no immediate side effects, Grimlock decided it had to be safe and went to work reviving the other Dinobots, ignoring the Hydrusian's parting words, "Time will tell." {{storylink|The Price of Life!}}

With the Dinobots revived, Grimlock loaded up as much Nucleon as he could and returned to the ''Ark.'' {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} The Dinobots found it empty, as Primus had teleported the Earth-bound Transformers back to Cybertron. Electing not to waste time looking for the others, Grimlock ordered [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] to set course for Cybertron while Sludge and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] pumped the Nucleon into the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s life-support pods. The Dinobots were unaware that the life-support pods also held Megatron, as Grimlock had departed before Ratchet's rescue. {{storylink|The Void!}}

Grimlock was the first Transformer to begin feeling the Nucleon's effects. Before he even left Hydrus Four, he began suffering erratic joint locks. He tried to hide the symptoms as long as he could, but after Unicron's defeat, they began to worsen, until his entire body seized up during a battle. [[Hi-Q]] came to his rescue, recognizing that the Nucleon was still transforming Grimlock's body. Hi-Q accelerated the process, as the Nucleon granted Grimlock a new, more powerful body, but at the cost of [[Action Master|his ability to transform]]. {{storylink|Still Life!}}

Optimus Prime died from injuries sustained in the war, and named Grimlock his chosen successor (although Grimlock still had to put up with Dumb Prowl as his self-appointed advisor and conscience). While Prowl began naive negotiations with the Decepticons for continued peace, Grimlock had his Dinobots arrange precautionary measures against any treachery. {{storylink|Exodus!}} Sure enough, the new Decepticon leader [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] sabotaged the Autobot ships on Cybertron and took off to loot and plunder with his army. Thanks to Grimlock, though, the Autobots not only had a set of ships held in reserve, but the Dinobots had also placed tracking devices on the Decepticon shuttles, leading the Autobot pursuit force right to the planet [[Klo]]. {{storylink|A Savage Circle}}

Unfortunately, Grimlock's knack for forward-thinking ran a little short here, and he led his Dinobots into a trap as soon as the troops arrived on Klo. It seemed the Decepticons had discovered Grimlock's tracking device and anticipated their arrival. One massacre later and the only Autobots left alive were Grimlock, Prowl, Slag, Kup and Blaster. Despite their misfortunes, they managed to overcome the Decepticon hunting party sent after them, and carried the battle back to Bludgeon and his men. Luckily, a miracle arrived in the form of a resurrected Optimus Prime and his new friend, the awesomely powerful [[Last Autobot]], who began spontaneously reviving all the Autobots who fell in battle with the Decepticons. Facing an ever growing number of fully recharged Autobots, Bludgeon fled with his remaining Decepticons, and Grimlock and the Autobots stood victorious. {{storylink|End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|End of the Road!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====

''Following their adventures on [[Quintessa]] and the war with Unicron {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}, Grimlock and the Dinobots were stationed on Cybertron during the Autobot war effort to consolidate control over the planet. In 2008, the Decepticons staged a brazen and unprovoked attack on the Autobot location, prompting an incredible battle. Grimlock led the charge of his Dinobots, and literally began to "munch metal". When [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] returned to Cybertron from the planet [[Junk]] with information, however, Grimlock exited the battle to attend a war room meeting with [[Rodimus Prime]], Kup and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. They learned from Smokescreen that Unicron had survived their last encounter, and his head had been drawn to Junk, where he then took over the minds of the [[Junkion]]s and began forcing them to rebuild his lost body out of their planet. Realizing that the Decepticons were just pawns being used by Unicron to distract them, the Autobots realized the true battle awaited them on Junk. Rodimus Prime questioned whether he could pull enough troops away from the battle at hand to be of any use on Junk, but Grimlock reminded Roddy who he was talking to, and assured that his Dinobots would be more than enough firepower. Rodimus agreed, and brought Grimlock, [[Scattershot]], Smokescreen and the rest of the Dinobots with him to confront Unicron. While Scattershot and Smokescreen distracted Unicron in the shuttle, Grimlock brought the Dinobots down to the planet and stopped the mind-warped Junkions from making any further repairs on Unicron's body. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}''

''Later, Grimlock was part of Rodimus Prime's crew who came to Earth to free Autobot City from Quintesson occupation. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

{{Note|The following three sections all split off from the end of the Generation 1 comic, but in three different, irreconcilable directions.}}

====''Another Time and Place''====

In the months that followed the war on Klo, as more and more Autobots began to succumb to the Nucleon's effects and lose their ability to transform, Grimlock's guilt over his actions grew. When he heard the medical facilities on Hydrus-Four had reopened and discovered a means of reversing Nucleon's effect, he jumped at the chance. Taking his fellow Dinobots back there, Grimlock and his comrades ran smack into a Decepticon trap. Bludgeon and his crew had followed the Dinobots to Hydrus-Four and cut in ahead of them, taking control of the med-facility and installing a [[Holocaust Trigger]] device, which totally overwhelmed the Dinobots' equilibrium as they entered, knocking them out. Grimlock awoke hours later to find Bludgeon's sickly-skullhead grinning at him, as the Master of Metallikato planned to use the Nucleon to revitalize his warriors and bring the Great Megatron himself back to life. Luckily, Optimus Prime and Prowl arrived with a rescue party in time to stop the maccabb resurrection ceremony from being completed. Bludgeon was destroyed, and Prime and Grimlock personally ripped apart the half-reanimated Megatron. Normally, [[Furmanism|it never ends]], but this time it truly did. {{storylink|Another Time and Place}}

====Generation 2====
After the coming of the [[Last Autobot]], much of the Autobot army scattered. Grimlock took command of a small commando team, leading strikes against [[Cybertronian|Decepticon outposts]] across the galaxy. After encountering seventeen conquered worlds, cyberformed into "little Cybertrons", Grimlock realized the problem was greater than he had originally imagined and contacted Optimus Prime. After comparing notes in an abandoned base, the Autobots were captured by [[Jhiaxus]]. While Optimus began to despair after learning Jhiaxus' origins, Grimlock refused to give up, bolstering the Autobot leader's spirits as they led an escape from [[Twilight|Jhiaxus' flagship]]. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

Despite his loyalty to Autobot ways, Grimlock still chafed under Optimus' leadership. Disobeying his orders (which somehow still surprised Optimus), Grimlock led a raiding party against Jhiaxus, seeking to destroy the ''Twilight''. Unfortunately, the Dinobot failed to anticipate Jhiaxus' increased security measures, and the mission cost [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] their lives. Their deaths forced Grimlock to question his methods and his attitude toward Optimus Prime. He admitted that he envied Prime for the loyalty he inspired in the Autobots, and that this, not the leadership of the Autobots, was what he'd truly desired. Thus, no one was more surprised than Grimlock when Optimus Prime placed the Dinobot in command while he traveled back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Devices and Desires!}}

Grimlock's command status proved invaluable when Optimus met Megatron on Earth alone, intending to form an alliance against Jhiaxus. Megatron beat Optimus half to death, and Prime only lived because Grimlock disobeyed orders and led an Autobot brigade to Earth. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} When Megatron finally agreed to the alliance, Grimlock showed a great dislike for having to work with him, as well as the insults Megatron threw his way. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

[[Image:Biggrim.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Me Grimlock work hard!]]
Eventually, the Empire attacked Autobase on Earth, with Grimlock gunning down scores of its troops. The alliance between Autobots and Decepticons gave Grimlock a chance to work alongside two new Rotor Force members, Leadfoot and Manta Ray, both of whom were impressed with Grimlock's style. {{storylink|Total War}} With the Empire came the Swarm, and with both Optimus and Megatron out of contact, it fell to Grimlock and the Predacon [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] to organise the Transformers in a desperate defensive action. They utilized a combination of shield generators, sky snipers, thermal mines...basically anything they could throw at the Swarm. His plans allowed the Autobots to hold out just long enough — barring a few casualties, like his comrade Slag — for Megatron to arrive with the [[Rheanimum]] that ensured their survival. During this operation, Manta Ray deliberately ignored Razorclaw's orders in favor of Grimlock's and, when the Predacon attempted to execute him for treason, Leadfoot cut Razorclaw in two, securing them as new recruits for the Autobots.

In the end, Optimus Prime united with the Swarm and cleansed it of its dark impulses. The Swarm was dispersed, and Grimlock celebrated a victory with his united forces.{{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

''In the convention-exclusive story "[[Alignment]]", which ties up plot threads from ''Generation 2'', Grimlock sacrifices himself in the final battle against the [[Liege Maximo]]. (Despite being written by Simon Furman, this story was not approved by Hasbro and was produced for an unofficial convention, so the canonicity of this all is debatable.)''

====Fun Publications ''Classics'' comics====
[[Image:Classics_Ultramagnus_Springer_Grimlock_comic.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Me Grimlock like to make self look smart by hanging around bots who no hold binoculars correctly.]]

He liked to call [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] "Little Prime". {{Storylink|Games of Deception}}

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===American cartoon continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Gregg Berger]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan), [[Edgar Fruitier]] (French Canadian)

{{note|In the animated series, Grimlock was more dimwitted than in most other continuities. As the series progressed, he was portrayed increasingly as a comic relief character.}}

[[Image:Grimlockskywarp.jpg|right|thumb|Mmm, taste like chicken!]]

Cartoon Grimlock, like all the cartoon Dinobots, has a stereotypical "caveman"-type personality and intellect level. They originally decide to help the Autobots, for instance, because "them have face like this on chest...". Pre-movie, this lack of intelligence is usually coupled together with their great power to make them dangerous wild cards. Post-movie, however, Grimlock and the Dinobots are generally played as just plain dumb for comic relief.

When mysterious tremors shook the [[Ark|Autobot base]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s investigation revealed strange objects behind a rock wall. After removing the wall, the Autobots found a cave full of dinosaur bones. The Autobots decided the idea of dinosaurs was interesting and researched the prehistoric beasts. Wheeljack and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] asked Optimus Prime if they could build robot dinosaurs, and Prime agreed this was a good idea, only God knows why. Grimlock, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] were built and unveiled to the Autobots, but the Dinobots were dimwitted and violent, and they attacked their makers, Frankenstein's monster style. Grimlock blasted [[Teletraan I]] with his fire-breath, damaging it. Optimus Prime decreed that the Dinobots "must be destroyed." However, Wheeljack convinced him instead to lock them away, and the trio were herded back into the cave and buried alive.

Later, the Decepticons took over a hydroelectric plant, and when the Autobots arrived to stop them, the Autobots were defeated and captured. Wheeljack, Ratchet, and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], left behind at Autobot base to finish repairing Teletraan-I, decided to go against Optimus' orders and release the Dinobots, but not before upgrading their brains to be smarter and more obedient. After the Dinobots were reactivated, Wheeljack asked them to save their friends. Grimlock said he would obey...this time. They successfully attacked the Decepticons and freed the imprisoned Autobots. Optimus forgave Wheeljack, Ratchet, and Bumblebee for disobeying his orders and welcomed the victorious Dinobots back to the Autobots. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

After a meteor surging with unknown energies struck the Earth, Optimus ordered the three Dinobots to guard it. He was so pleased with the Dinobots he asked Ratchet and Wheeljack to build two more. Meanwhile, Megatron was frustrated at the Dinobots' success and sent [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to probe them for potential weaknesses. Reading the Dinobots' minds, he discovered that Grimlock was arrogant and believed he would make a better leader than the weak Optimus Prime. Megatron decided to use this to his advantage and approached them himself. He played to Grimlock's jealousy and agreed with him that the strongest should be leader. The Dinobots declared Optimus Prime their enemy.

[[Image:Grimlockapologize.jpg|left|thumb|After he stop shaking hand, me Grimlock going to eat him!]]

Realizing the meteorite was due to explode, Optimus left to warn the Dinobots, but they attacked him. Instead of destroying him completely, however, Grimlock carried him to the Decepticons, who had stolen the meteorite during the battle. Megatron was angry that Optimus Prime was not destroyed, and Starscream suggested that despite Grimlock's arrogance, inside he was still compassionate (or as compassionate as Grimlock could get). Grimlock didn't take this well and blasted Starscream right in the chest. They were interrupted by the two new Dinobots, [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], whom Megatron ordered the original three Dinobots to attack. At the climax of the battle, the meteorite exploded, but Optimus Prime pushed Grimlock out of the way, saving him. Grimlock realized the error of his ways, and the Dinobots forced the Decepticons into retreat. Grimlock then apologized for his jealousy. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

The Decepticons joined forces with [[Sub-Atlantica]] and staged a full-scale attack on [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Autobots were overwhelmed, forcing Wheeljack to call for the Dinobots' assistance. Grimlock expressed his frustration at being called whenever the Autobots were in over their heads. With their help, the Autobots were able to overturn the Decepticons' advance and plunge the now-burning city of Sub-Atlantica back into the sea. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} This pattern of the Autobots' dependence on the Dinobots repeated when the artificial intelligence [[TORQ III]], put under Decepticon control, turned all machines against Mankind. With every piece of help he and his troops gave, Grimlock was never slow to add a scathing remark about the inabilities of the Autobots. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}} That said, he was not unwilling to admit the failings of his own troops, either. He willingly took them to the time-displaced "Dinobot Island," where they trained in the wilderness {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} and helped stop a Decepticon raid on the prehistoric paradise, with Grimlock inspiring the native [[dinosaur]]s to help them fight the Decepticons. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[Image:Grimlock01.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Me say YOU PREGNANT.]]

The final straw for Grimlock came when he and the Dinobots were injured in a Decepticon trap at an airfield. Enraged, Grimlock refused to take orders from Optimus Prime any more and led the Dinobots away from the ''Ark''. When the Autobots began to suffer from Cybertonium deficiency, [[Spike Witwicky]] and his girlfriend [[Carly]] attempted to persuade the Dinobots—who continued to function perfectly, as they had been built on Earth without Cybertonium—to steal some of the mineral from a Decepticon shipment coming in from Cybertron. Although Grimlock was willing to let the Autobots die and decided to crush the humans, he recognized the Cybertron connection to the Cybertonium. Instead of securing the element, Grimlock opted to lead the Dinobots to Cybertron itself, where they were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}. He altered the Dinobots' [[Circuits|memory circuits]] and put them to work in the Cybertonium mines, where they remained until Spike and Carly repaired them. Grimlock and Spike faked having an argument, compelling the guards to lower the energy fences to remove the troublesome humans—only to be obliterated by the Dinobots. Grimlock led the group back to Earth, where the Dinobots agreed to follow Prime's orders again—until such time as Grimlock didn't feel like it. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[Image:Grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Me Grimlock mad that name "[[T-Wrecks]]" already taken. <small>(Maybe by me Grimlock.)</small>]]

In the year 2005, Grimlock and the other Dinobots were stationed on the Autobots' Moonbase 1, seemingly overseeing weapons production. When word arrived from Earth that Autobot City was suffering a massive Decepticon attack, they traveled to Earth with Optimus Prime and were dispatched by the Autobot leader to take on [[Devastator]]. Though they attacked fearlessly, the giant combiner robot was too much for them, shrugging off their attacks and overwhelming them in short order.

After fleeing [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s attack on [[Autobot City]], the Dinobots, along with [[Kup]] and [[Hot Rod]], crashed on [[Quintessa]], and were separated from the two Autobots. During their search, the Dinobots met [[Wheelie]]. Grimlock initially didn't like the rhyming little robot, but soon grew quite fond of him, letting him ride on his back. Eventually, the Dinobots managed to locate where Kup and Hot Rod were being held by the planet's rulers, the [[Quintessons]]. The Dinobots entered the Quintessons' execution room with all the grace they could muster, and Grimlock immediately declared his desire to munch metal. After the Dinobots saved Hot Rod and Kup from the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s, a Quintesson judge ordered the Sharkticons to execute the Dinobots. Grimlock stomped his foot on the ground and ordered the Sharkticons to execute the Quintessons. They complied with the Dinobot's order. Heading for [[Junkion (planet)|the planet of Junk]], Grimlock watched the Autobots and the [[Junkion]]s celebrate their new friendship. The party was ended when a Junkion [[kiss]]ed Grimlock, causing him to reassert his status as "king". Later, Grimlock made one of his life's greatest accomplishments by literally kicking the butt of [[Unicron|a deity]], only to realize shortly afterwards that he needs a new strategy. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|TFTM}}

[[Image:GrimlockManga.jpg|right|200px|thumb|If he REALLY smart, he know how stupid he look.]]

By the Earth year 2005, it seemed apparent that Grimlock had undergone some degree of a personality change, becoming more childish and petulant, rather than brutish and stubborn. Throughout 2006, he regularly participated in missions with his fellow Autobots rather than the other Dinobots, battling on the planets of [[Chaar]], [[Goo]], [[Dredd]] and [[Eurythma]]. He and [[Daniel Witwicky]] were transported to the other-dimensional realm of [[Menonia]], where Grimlock was duped into fighting on the side of the tyrannical Quintesson [[Mara-Al-Utha]] {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}}, and later, he helped to sniff out the "[[dinosaur transform static]]" that implicated [[Trypticon]] in the theft of world monuments {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}. Later in the year, when Decepticon leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had Cybertron infused with function-inverting anti-electrons, a dose of the particles gave Grimlock super-intelligence. During a mission to [[Unicron]]'s disembodied head, where the Autobots were outmatched by the new Decepticon [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], Grimlock used components of Unicron's head to construct the [[Technobot|Technobots]] to battle them. Even combined as Computron, the Technobots felt they could not match the Terrorcons, until Grimlock transferred his super-intelligence into Computron, reverting to his old self and allowing the Technobots to claim victory. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Grimlock's greatest victory came when he and a large number of other Transformers with animal transformations were summoned to a world at the center of the galaxy by the ex-assistant of the ancient genius, [[Primacron]], creator of Unicron. The assistant had assembled these "[[Primitive]]" Transformers in the hope that their simple instincts could defeat Primacron's newest creation, [[Tornedron]], but one by one they fell to him, with Grimlock apparently crushed under [[Trypticon]]. Grimlock survived, however, and followed Tornedron back to Primacron's lab. When Tornedron turned on his master, like his predecessor had, Primacron's complicated plans and equations could not find a way to stop him. Grimlock, on the other hand, randomly flicked a switch which reversed Tornedron's energy polarity, undoing the damage he had done and dissipating the creature. Dancing around over his successful saving of the universe, Grimlock decimated Primacron's lab, which he decided was the smartest thing he'd ever done. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

====Season 5====
Grimlock piloted the shuttle bringing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to an important meeting<ref>The meeting was with [[Tommy Kennedy]] and its importance was debatable, but Prime was upset at being late.</ref> and took a wrong turn, making Prime very late. Prime subsequently took him to have his brain circuits upgraded.<ref>From the "Season 5" framing sequence for the retelling of TF:TM, part 4.</ref>

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters''====

In the year 2011, the Decepticons invaded Cybertron in full force. Grimlock was deployed by [[Wreck-Gar]] to fend off the invaders. He was seen fighting alongside his fellow Dinobots as well as the [[Throttlebot]]s against the invading Decepticons. However, they didn't fare too well against the Decepticon [[Headmaster]]s, as they were all quickly put to sleep by [[Mindwipe]]'s hypnosis attack.

===Transformers PD-Type===
[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] recruited Grimlock as backup for a duel with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]. Grimlock became bored watching the two of them fight in the sky, but when Star Saber finally succeeded in knocking Deathsaurus to the ground, Grimlock ate his head while Star Saber looked on, pleased at the outcome of his clever plan.<ref>From the [[Transformer_PD_Type|TF-PD type]] comic [http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/superdeformed.php?dgallery_show=deformed/SDComicTrans06.jpg Me Strongest! Me Grimlock]</ref>

===''Binaltech''===
After the Dinobots were defeated and deactivated on [[Earth]] by a strange alien virus, Grimlock was rebuilt using [[Binaltech]] technology to save his life. He hates his new Ford Mustang form. No teeth to munch metal, ya see.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
{{quote|Me Grimlock—badass!!|Grimlock on himself|[[The War Within issue 5|''The War Within'' #5]]}}

[[Image:ScrollDinobots.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Give me Grimlock purse!"]]

Years ago, before the war, Grimlock was part of a cage-fighting arena. He and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fought beside and against each other on numerous occasions. Starscream believed Grimlock was a natural born killer, but Grimlock really just carried a lot of rage and needed an outlet.

When the war began, Grimlock sided with the Decepticons. Then, after a while, he switched sides and went to the Autobots. Nobody is quite sure why or what happened. He eventually became leader of a squad including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], Kup, and Wheeljack.

By the time [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was killed and a new leader had to be chosen, the Autobots were losing the war, and Grimlock was growing impatient with the [[Council of Ancients]] strategy. Grimlock called a secret meeting with Prowl, Jazz, and his running crew: If the new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] wasn't up to doing what had to be done, then they'd do it for him—and take the Prime out in the process.

Optimus Prime, having defeated a team of Decepticons by himself, still didn't settle Grimlock's nerves. Prime's decision to evacuate Cybertron did it; Grimlock had enough. He left and went to brood by himself.

Starscream and his Seekers dropped by while Grimlock was alone. Starscream baited Grimlock, telling him he was a Decepticon inside and was just in denial. He gave him a choice: Go to Sector Zero-Six and help the Seekers take out the Autobot command post, or warn the post about their arrival.

Grimlock, out of spite, instead evacuated the Autobots from the base and planted a bomb with a message: "Me not like Optimus Prime or Autobots that much...but me like you and yours even less!"

While he was on his way back to Iacon to help with the defense, Prowl ordered him away, instead telling him to go find Optimus Prime. Grimlock decided that it was a good opportunity to give the new Prime a piece of his mind.

While he and the team went deep into Cybertron's core to find Prime, they found out about Megatron's plan to win the war and turn Cybertron into a mobile battle station with which to conquer the universe. Grimlock split up his team: He would go find Optimus Prime, and the rest of the team would shut down the transformation system for Cybertron.

To his surprise, Prime abruptly was standing next to him. Prime ordered Grimlock to help him find Megatron. Grimlock shoved his [[energo-sword]] into Prime's hands and gave clear instructions: If Megatron is the problem, then fix it.

When the crisis was over, Grimlock no longer questioned Optimus Prime. He knew that Prime had figured things out, and though he hadn't executed Megatron, he wasn't going to spend his time in the war running away. {{storylink|The War Within}}

During the Dark Ages, Optimus Prime and Megatron were seemingly destroyed in a [[space bridge]] explosion, and Grimlock broke off from the Autobots lead by Prowl and formed the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]]. Grimlock was targeted, along with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], by the [[Fallen]], who wished to use their apparently unique [[Spark]]s to help in his revival of [[Primus]], which would allow Unicron to locate him. The Fallen sent [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Mindwipe]] and [[Bugly]], who arranged for Grimlock to receive a communication between Jetfire and Shockwave. Believing Jetfire was intending to defect, Grimlock headed for the meeting. However, when the [[Chaos Trinity]] arrived and captured Jetfire, Grimlock jumped out of the shadows and attacked. The Fallen had to watch his followers take a sound beating. After dispatching the mystics, Grimlock attempted to execute Jetfire. The Autobot scientist was saved only because the Fallen himself soon arrived. Grimlock being Grimlock, he launched himself at the Fallen, but was completely overwhelmed. He woke up later strapped to a table and had to listen to Jetfire trying to convince him to help them both escape. Grimlock broke free with ease and was part of the multi-faction army that attempted to halt the Fallen's plans. {{storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Later, Grimlock served both as leader of the Dynobots and the right-hand bot to Ultra Magnus, who had taken control in Optimus' absence and had managed to secure a truce with Shockwave. Grimlock was less than happy about this, partly because he didn't trust the Decepticons, and partly because he had no idea what to with himself in peacetime. He never got to find out, as the truce was betrayed and Grimlock was apparently killed when he dove in front of a blast meant for Magnus. {{storylink|The War Within: The Age of Wrath}}

{{Note|Due to Dreamwave's closure, the conclusion of the ''War Within'' series was never seen; as Grimlock appears in the modern-day Dreamwave books, however, he obviously was revived somehow. Really, did you actually think [[Simon Furman|Furman]] would kill off Grimlock?}}

Millennia later, on Earth, Megatron captured the other four Dinobots, a fact which he used as leverage to get Grimlock to turn traitor and join the Decepticons after they were reactivated by [[Lazarus]]. His only real contribution to the Decepticons was being beaten up, and beaten down by Trailbreaker. {{Storylink|Prime Directive}}

It didn't last very long, though, as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] soon showed up with his Triple Changers. Grimlock's true loyalty became obvious when he stopped Blitzwing from blowing off Optimus's head by grabbing his tank turret and bending it into a pretzel with one hand. After that, Shockwave sent Megatron off to Cybertron, prompting Grimlock to rejoin the Autobots in the ''Ark''. When Optimus' group surrendered to Ultra Magnus, some of the Autobots remained on Earth, Grimlock among them. He headed for the frozen north, and then freed the other Dinobots from Megatron's holding tank. Stealing a Decepticon shuttle, the Dinobots then headed for Cybertron, meaning to free Prime and his group. After a rough landing, they acquired some transportation from Octane and hurried to Iacon. There, Grimlock did his part by leading a massive Dinobot assault on Shockwave's complex, before breaking off to take care of the Decepticon leader himself. Blitzwing again got in his way, however, and Grimlock was forced to battle both, a battle that was going his way until Ultra Magnus shot him in the face. Perceptor repaired him, and Grimlock did his part for the rebellion by giving Hot Rod some back-up. For a third and final time, he fought Blitzwing, this time taking out the Decepticon with ease, grabbing him by the tank turret and throwing him into a [[Guardian robot|Guardian]]. Leaving the main conflict, Grimlock followed Shockwave, Optimus and Ultra Magnus and ended up saving the Autobot pair, stating he'd hate to lose the chance to pay back the "stuffy traitor". Prime thanked Primus, but Grimlock said Prime should be thanking ''him''. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

While the main group of Earth Autobots returned, the Dinobots remained on Cybertron to give Ultra Magnus some needed muscle.

===The Beast Within===
In a devastating battle with the Decepticons, Grimlock made the decision to combine with the other Dinobots to form the "[[Beast]]". {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===Beast Wars animated continuity===
====3H ''Reaching the Omega Point'' comics====
====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
{{quote|Shadows lengthen. The twilight of the Cybertronian race gathers. The end is nigh.|Shockaract}}
{{quote|Reminds me of the good ol' days.|Grimlock}}

Grimlock was among the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s protoforms when the ship crashed on Earth. When [[Razorbeast]] and [[Optimus Minor]] were attempting to "rescue" [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] from [[Magmatron]], the [[Predacons]] detected a spark signature that was apparently off the scale, big and mad. Grimlock showed up and acted as the perfect distraction, making ''very'' short work of the Predacons. (Apparently, he was in a very bad mood after waking up and took it out on the Preds.) Magmatron offered Grimlock the chance to withdraw, and when the incredulous Grimlock refused, the Predacon general attacked. Magmatron narrowly arose as the victor by use of his triple beast modes. Grimlock was knocked out, but later helped to construct the [[Maximal]]s' new base. {{Storylink|The Gathering, Part 4}}

Later, when [[Prowl (Transmetal)|Prowl]] remarked they had work to do on Earth, with [[Ravage]]'s Predacon militia still a threat, [[Wolfang]] reminded him that they had Grimlock on their side. {{Storylink|The Ascending, Part 1}}. The bot in question was patrolling the jungle around the base at the time and bumped into the three-mech team of [[Manterror]], [[Retrax]] and [[Snapper]]. He only noticed Manterror and Retrax however, as Snapper was being crushed under his right foot at the time. While Retrax rolled for his life, Manterror had to face Grimlock on his own, and lost his wings for his trouble. This little group turned out to be a distraction, however, intended to lure the Maximals' big gun away while Ravage led an all-out strike on the base.

The former Dinobot wasn't about to be left out in the cold, however, and he returned to base ready for "the main course," which consisted of crushing [[Spittor]] under his foot and tearing apart [[Iguanus]] and half a dozen other Predacons. Still, even with him and [[Torca]] working overtime, things might have gone poorly without [[Lio Convoy]]'s arrival. {{Storylink|The Ascending, Part 2}}

When Lio Convoy and Ravage led a joint force to stop Shockaract, Grimlock accompanied them. The former Autobot and former Decepticon had a moment of antagonism when the fight started. But once the battle got underway, Grimlock fell in with the Convoys. As Shockaract declared the end of the Cybertronian race, Grimlock seemed to reminisce, even as he transformed to his beast mode and led a charge. He was one of the survivors, although presumably, he would be a victim of Megatron. {{Storylink|The Ascending, Part 4}}

===Devil's Due Continuity===

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[[Image:SpotlightShockwave_GrimlockSlag_trexscan.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Me Grimlock in love! ]]
Grimlock and the rest of the D'''y'''nobots were a close-knit group of hunters, suffering from neither low intelligence nor Grimlock's traditional speech impairment.

At the start of Megatron's rise to power, the Dynobots turned out to an open casting call for Megatron's underground gladiatorial games. It turned out to be a recruitment drive for the Decepticon army. What they thought of that is unknown, as Autobot security forces raided the party soon after. {{storylink|Megatron Origin}}

After [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] destroyed a cache of energon the Dynobots had been hoarding, causing them severe energon burns and equally severe humiliation, they swore revenge. So, against orders from Optimus Prime, they followed Shockwave when he left Cybertron to stabilize "ultra-energon" deposits he had sent to other worlds as a precaution against the depletion of Cybertron's own energon reserves.

When Shockwave reached his first destination—Earth, at the end of the last Ice Age—the Dynobots destroyed his ship, but Slag revealed that the high energon levels of the planet would put them in stasis lock, since they hadn't come prepared like Shockwave. Slag then came up with the idea that they should scan the local life forms and create alt-modes based on those animals, but with synthetic flesh coatings to protect against the high levels of energon radiation. Grimlock was completely against the idea, but since Slag couldn't come up with something better, he relented. However, he refused to take on the form of the weak mammalians that dominated the planet, demanding "something with some... bite." Scanning fossil deposits, Slag found the remains of some extinct reptilian animals and brought up a holographic representation of one to see if Grimlock approved. What popped up was a Tyrannosaurus Rex, which Grimlock seemed to fall in love with the moment he saw it. The choice made, Grimlock took the Tyrannosaur as his altmode and had Slag find more dinosaurs as templates for the rest of the Dynobots.

[[Image:SpotlightShockwave_Grimlock_stasislock.jpg|thumb|left|180px|One, two three..Red light!]]

On transporting down to the planet's surface to confront Shockwave, they gained an initial advantage, as Shockwave's logic was unable to comprehend the effort and risks they had taken for their revenge. However, when Shockwave recognized this weakness, he shut down his logic processors and executed a "rage" program to enable him to operate on pure instinct. He shrugged off the Dynobots' attacks and beat them severely, ending the assault by burning off their organic coatings. Unable to accept another defeat, Grimlock transformed to robot mode and fought against his imminent [[stasis lock]] to no avail.

However, before leaving the Dynobots' ship, he had enabled a "dead man's switch" designed to take Shockwave with them if they were defeated. When he entered stasis lock, this failsafe activated, firing on a nearby dormant volcano and causing an eruption which buried Shockwave and the Dynobots under ash and lava. Thousands of years later, their entombed bodies were discovered by a human archaelogical team. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

In 2007, [[Skywatch]] took over jurisdiction of the dig site and excavated Shockwave and the Dynobots. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5}}

When the [[Reapers]] attacked the Decepticons, Skywatch decided to awaken the most advanced of their "Eureka Six", which turned out to be Grimlock. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5}}

===Universe===

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 1985/1986/1991/1992)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-26'''
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle, galaxial rocket launcher, 3 rockets,

[[Image:G1Grimlock_toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|And the debate goes on:
<br>"Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"
<br>"No! Me Grimlock am greatest warrior!"]]

: Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Dinosaur Robo]] series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the ''Transformers'' line, its blue pelvis was changed to red and the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped.

:The original Grimlock changes from a robot into a robotic T-Rex and comes with a red [[energo-sword]], a black double-barreled rifle, and a rocket launcher with three silver rockets.

: Grimlock was later reissued in the European/Australian-exclusive "[[Classics (Euro)|Classics]]" series. In Japan, he and the other four Dinobots were offered as mail-away items during [[Operation Combination]]; Grimlock cost 2300 yen (his original retail price) and 2 [[robot points]].

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* '''Grimlock''' ([[Classic Pretender]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Pretender shell, rifle, helmet, tail/gun

[[Image:Pretender_Grimlock_toy.jpg|right|thumb|130px|Me Grimlock have fleshy bits!]]

: A simplified and slightly modified version of Grimlock, he transforms into a robotic T-Rex whose tail becomes a handgun. He came with a large human [[Pretender]] shell with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon.

: His human shell looks a lot like [[Wikipedia:Ed Asner|Ed Asner]].
{{Note|Pretender Classic Grimlock's function was Lieutenant Commander instead of Dinobot Commander.}}

* '''Grimlock''' ([[Legends (G1)|Legends]], 1989)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/gun

[[Image:GrimlockLegends_toy.jpg|left|thumb|130px|Me Grimlock say cut it out.]]

: A K-Mart [[exclusive]] in its Hasbro release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun. In Japan, he was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the other three Legends toys, but with a silver face rather than the Hasbro version's orange.

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* '''Grimlock''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Anti-tank cannon partner, particle beam cannon

[[Image:G1Grimlock_ActionMaster.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Me Grimlock no longer able to transform.]]

: Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detailing. He came with the [[Anti-tank cannon]] "partner" machine which could be ridden by Grimlock or unfolded to form a really ''big'' "long-range mortar launcher".

===Generation 2===
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 1992)
**''Accessories:'' 'Energo' sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle,

: Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''Generation 2'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first --and rarest-- in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a G2 or original is by the "Autobot" tampograph on his leg), then in a medium turquoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

{{Note|Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the G2 toyline! Prime had a rank of 9.}}

===Beast Wars===
* '''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Tail/rotate-blade, sword

[[Image:BeastWarsgrimlock_toy.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Ben Yee]] think me Grimlock look like dalmatian... :(]]

: Beast Wars Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail becomes a sword and a rotate-blade. He was slightly [[retool]]ed to have space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]]. Unfortunately, Grimlock suffers from [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]].

: This mold is also used by [[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]] [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and was retooled to make [[Dinotron (BM)|Dinotron]], [[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]] and [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]].

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===Beast Machines===
:[[T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the ''Universe: The Wreckers'' comics suggests he is a new, unrelated character.

===Alternators===
* '''Grimlock''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-10'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, sword

[[Image:AlternatorsGrimlock_toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Me can't munch metal, but can burn rubber!]]

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Grimlock transforms into a silver 1:24 scale Ford Mustang with opening doors, hood, and trunk. His engine transforms into a double-barreled gun, and he also carries an orange sword which can attach to the underside of his vehicle mode. The toy is one of the most-complained-about Alternators toys, due to its notoriously finicky transformation (with many small steps that must be performed in exactly the right order) and to several pieces which have a tendency to pop off with relatively small amounts of force.

:This mold was remolded into ''Alternators'' [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].

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===Universe===
:The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' was originally created by Hasbro for release as a special new-mold addition for the ''Universe'' toyline and was intended to represent ''Generation 1'' Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't for the combination of budgetary concerns and keeping the combination gimmick (since he combines with the packed-in [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to form "Mega-Dinobot") only in the ''Energon'' toyline, which had combination as a central theme.

===Classics===
*'''Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, removable tail

[[Image:Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock just come from ''Jurassic Park 4'' audition. Me ate other actors!]]

: ''Classics'' Grimlock, a gray and gold ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', is a re-imagined form of his original toy. His dinosaur mode's sculpt is based heavily upon [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Zoids'' [[Wikipedia:Geno Saurer|Genosaurer]] toy, although for Grimlock the ''Zoids'' Tyrannosaurus toy [[Wikipedia:Berserk Führer|Berserk Führer]] might have been more apropos. It features articulated jaws, some neck and arm movement, posable legs, a segmented, articulated tail, and is notably designed to run rather than drag (theories on the T-Rex having changed from "caveman adversary" to "Carl Lewis in lizard skin" since the G1 incarnation).

:There are several similarities between Grimlock's Classic toy and his Pretender Classic toy:
:* The T-Rex's arms are on the sides of the robot-mode legs.
:* In robot mode, his tail detaches to become a sword/whip, similar to his Pretender Classic toy.
:* His bayonet blaster bears a [[Media:Grimlock_gun_prt_clsc.JPG|similarity]] to his Pretender toy's.
:His bayonet blaster can be deployed in either mode and fires a clear red projectile. Both weapons can be stored on his back when not used. As with most ''Classics'' toys, Grimlock features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]], placed on the left side of the tyrannosaurus torso/his left leg.

:A common complaint about the figure is the size of the peg being too small in relation to the peg-hole, making it impossible to lock the arms into place. In addition, the bayonet blaster has a hair-trigger.

:An unpainted ''Classics'' Grimlock was used at the [[BotCon 2007]] customization classes to create ''[[Timelines]]'' [[Overkill]]. The mold is also [[redeco]] into [[Grimlock (Timelines)|"Shattered Glass" Grimlock]].

:Classic Grimlock later comes with Classic Jetfire in a twin-pack set in 2007.

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Grimlock''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

[[Image:Titanium_RM_Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock boogie down!!]]

: ''Titanium'' Grimlock is a non-transforming, three inch die-cast metal figurine based on his toy and comic/cartoon model. He has very limited articulation, in his neck, waist and shoulders. Grimlock is posed squatting and/or dancing.

====Unreleased====
*'''Grimlock''' (6" Cybertron Heroes)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, Energo-sword

:Based upon his appearance from ''The War Within'', this transforming partly die-cast and plastic Grimlock was never released due to the cancellation of the ''Titanium'' toy line. Hasbro provided a sample to the toy/character concept's designer, [[Don Figueroa]].

===Attacktix===
*'''Grimlock''' (Booster, 2007)
[[Image:Attacktix_Grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock can't move. [[The Last Stand!|Seem]] [[Blast from the Past|to]] [[Spotlight: Shockwave|happen]] [[Still Life!|a lot]].]]

: '''Attacktix''' Grimlock is depicted in his ''Tyrannosarus'' mode, and has a sculpt based heavily upon his original G1 toy. Pressing down on his back will cause his head to extend and presumably hit whatever he's facing.

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==Merchandise==
===MyClone===
*'''Grimlock''' (Takara, 2003)

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Grimlock Mini-bust.jpg|thumb|right|150px|When me Grimlock get legs back, you in BIG TROUBLE!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

A mini-bust of Grimlock based on his appearance in the cartoon was released by Diamond Select in 2007. The figure includes the upper body of Grimlock, wielding his energo-sword, acting as if rushing into the battlefield. There is the head of his beast mode sculpted into the base of the statue.

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[[Image:Grimlock_sdcc.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock say no fun to be exclusive all of time.]]
* '''War Within Grimlock''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

War Within Grimlock was an Action Figure Xpress exclusive at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by Chris Lee of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. The sculpt features Grimlock holding his flaming sword. The front of his vehicle mode is sculpted onto the base of the bust.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Grimlock Vs Shockwave''' (Two Pack, 2007)
[[Image:G1_RobotHeroes_ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock no cutie, me king!]]

Packed with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Grimlock is a detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoonish proportions. He is sculpted holding his sword in his right hand. He brings cuddly wuddly death.

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''Grimlock''' (2007)

: A 48-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Grimlock "transforms" into a gray vague approximation of a ''t. Rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Cruellock]].

==Trivia==
[[Image:Grimlock_Natural_History_Museum.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Me Grimlock BIG person, so they put Grimlock's statue in Natural History Museum.]]
* In the original Diaclone commercial for Grimlock, it showed him spewing fire from his mouth. Guess why ''that'' was removed, huh?
* There is a Grimlock toy placed in the showcase in the dinosaur section of the [[Wikipedia:Natural History Museum|Natural History Museum]] in London, United Kingdom.
* Grimlock is generally regarded as [[Simon Furman]]'s signature character.
* According to [[Gone But Not Forgotten|Marvel UK #107]]'s letters page, Grimlock considers the 23rd of August 1986 his birthday. It's the date he took over the Transformers letters page. He also thinks he could take out Soundwave in a fight.
* Grimlock's function is Lieutenant Commander instead of Dinobot Commander on his Pretender Classic and Alternator toys. Lieutenant Commander is [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s rank. Deal with it, egobot.
* A working name for the [[Alternators]] Ford Mustang mold which ultimately ended up as Grimlock was "[[Freeway]]", according to various early store listings.
* Grimlock's beast mode in ''The Gathering'' does not actually match any dromaeosaur on record, seeming to combine elements of both the dromaeosaur body type with that of a carnosaur or tyrannosaurid. A fuzor, perhaps?
* In ''The Ascending'' Issue 3, Grimlock is shown fighting in his robot mode. His tail weapon appears to take the form of a blaster. In Issue 4, he is the only Transformer, Maximal or Predacon, the same height as the two Convoys.
*Grimlock has his very own fanboy, [[Noise]], who someday wants to grow up and be just like him{{m-}}a godless killing machine.

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm Grimlock at TFU.info]

*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Grimlock Grimlock's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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The Golden Lagoon (episode)

2008-04-19T17:20:09Z

2A6: Undo revision 175402 by 86.156.122.61 (talk) Wrong! Episode 1 (MTMTE #1) was the closest.

[[Image:lagoontitleimage.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Beachcomber is into watersports]]

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'''Beachcomber finds a stream of golden liquid that renders his hand invulnerable. Unfortunately, the Decepticons do too, and decide to take a dip.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Mystery of the Golden Lagoon"

==Summary==
[[Image:goldenlagoonbeachcomber1.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Friend of all [[Primus|God's]] creatures.]]

[[Beachcomber]], [[Powerglide]], [[Seaspray]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Warpath]] are taking a walk along the beach when they are attacked by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. In the middle of the battle, pacifist Beachcomber takes cover and finds a secluded glen full of flora and fauna right out of a Disney cartoon. In the middle of enjoying this impromptu petting zoo, the glint of gold catches his eye. In the middle of the glen is a pool of golden liquid he dips his hand into and identifies as “[[electrum]].” A rockslide sends him back to where he came from, just as Thrust flies over the glen and makes the same discovery. Thrust jumps into the pool and comes out completely covered in the gold liquid.

Beachcomber arrives back at the battle as the tide is turning against the Decepticons. Just then, Thrust appears and survives a powerful Autobot barrage without sustaining a scratch, thanks to his electrum coating. Warpath shoots an opening into the cliff face that he, Powerglide and Beachcomber hide in, while Thrust kidnaps Perceptor and Seaspray.

At Decepticon headquarters, the Autobots are imprisoned while Thrust notifies [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] of the electrum pool. They hurry off to the glen and Megatron orders [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to jump in. When he emerges, Megatron shoots him, but the blast bounces off. The rest of the Decepticons jump into the pool and emerge, then have fun shooting each other. Megatron declares the Autobots are finished as the glen around them burns and the animals cower.

[[Image:Goldenlagoonstarscreamjump.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Normally [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] would be the one to kick Starscream into the giant pool of urine]]

Powerlide, Beachcomber, Warpath, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Smokescreen]] regroup and prepare to go after the Decepticons again. Beachcomber hasn’t told anyone about his discovery yet. The group rushes off and meets up with the electrum-plated Decepticons, and are quickly dispatched because their weapons have no effect. More Autobots join the battle, but their weapons are useless. Beachcomber realizes that they’ve found the electrum and drives off.

The Decepticons return to headquarters and Starscream forces Seaspray and Perceptor to fight each other. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] rushes off to tell Megatron as Starscream gives the Autobots weapons.

Smokescreen, damaged from the battle, asks [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to help and the giant Autobot declares (a bit prematurely) that failure is impossible.

[[Image:goldenlagoonOSdown.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Gulliver's Travels on acid]]

Meanwhile, Beachcomber arrives back at the glen and finds the Decepticons have burnt it nearly to the ground. He is captured by Blitzwing while Soundwave tattles on Starscream. Megatron orders everyone to fight Omega Supreme. When they attack Omega fires, but even his weapons have no effect and he falls under enemy fire. Megatron sets his sights on [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] next.

At Autobot HQ, Mirage reports on Omega’s defeat and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] can hardly believe it. [[Teletraan 1]] reports a single word to them – electrum. Prime recognizes its significance and sends out teams to try to find it.

Powerglide discreetly follows the Decepticons and sees them swimming in the electrum. He flies off to report the discovery to Optimus.

Megatron gives the task of dispatching Beachcomber, Perceptor and Seaspray to Starscream. When [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] come to take the prisoners to Starscream, Beachcomber forgoes his pacifist ways and overcomes both of them. He frees Perceptor and Seaspray and they swim back to the surface and head toward the golden lagoon. With Dirge left alone as guard while all of the others head to the fight, the trio takes him out, just as Prime and the rest of the Autobots arrive. Beachcomber invites them to jump into the electrum with him.

[[Image:Goldenlagoonautobotline.jpg|right|215px|thumb|Take note, eHobby.]]

Back at Autobot headquarters, Megatron and company attack but they discover the base is empty. Megatron orders everyone back to the lagoon, where the electrum-coated Autobots are waiting for them, including Omega Supreme. The two sides fight, but since their weapons are useless the blasts bounce off and destroy the countryside around them. As the battle continues, the electrum on the Decepticons wears off. His advantage lost and seriously out-gunned, Megatron destroys the lagoon and orders a retreat. The Autobots cheer their victory, but Beachcomber laments the destruction of the glen.

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 4, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-40

'''Written by:''' [[Dennis Marks]]

===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |

|}

==Notable quotes==

<b>Starscream:</b> Personally, I need proof!<br>
<b>Megatron:</b> <i>Personally</i>, I don't care <i>what</i> you need!

"Thrust, my man, you are about to become number-one Decepticon."
:—'''Thrust''', anticipating a promotion

"I will enjoy this."
:—'''Megatron''' shoots Starscream point-blank to see if the electrum makes him invulnerable.

“Sunstreaker, our weapons don’t seem to have any effect on them.”<br>
“I’ll blast a few big D’s for ya, and you’ll see what a difference a pro makes.”
:—'''Mirage''' and '''Sunstreaker'''

"Show no mercy!"<br>
"Did we ever?"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream'''

"Results: disappointing."
:—'''Omega Supreme''' after three rounds of fire have no effect on the Decepticons.

'''Megatron''': "Victory over the Autobots is here."<br>
'''Starscream''': "Cut the oration Megatron. We already heard it."<br>
'''Skywarp''': "Yeah, let’s talk about victory after we’ve got it."
:—Skywarp and Starscream sass back to Megatron now that they're invulnerable.

"We won..."
:—'''Beachcomber''''s bitter statement as he surveys the wreckage of the lagoon.

==Other Notes==
* Notes

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

* Glitches

===Continuity errors===

* Errors

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* When Starscream dives into the pool of electrum, he holds his nose.

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

[[Electrum]]

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_golden_lagoon.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Talk:Punch of Kill Everything

2008-04-19T17:01:51Z

2A6:

...is this the official name for this weapon? Has it been referred to as this?--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|<sup>Talk</sup>]] 16:15, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
:I think Blitzwing just referred to it as "the punch" in Lost and Found. I don't recall any other names for it. --[[User:Professor Icepick|Professor Icepick]] 16:19, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
::Well the material Unicron.com got referred to it as some "rocket powered punch" so I guess that's the right name.{{unsigned|200.103.119.220|16:22, 19 April 2008}}
:::Have a link for that? What is Unicron.com basing that off of? Is this a feature noted on the toy's packaging?--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|<sup>Talk</sup>]] 16:25, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
:::: If correct it needs to be moved to [[Rocket Punch]] anyway. --[[User:2A6|2A6]] 17:01, 19 April 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Abominus (G1)

2008-04-18T14:45:31Z

2A6: /* Fiction */

:''Abominus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:MTMTEAbominus.jpg|right|thumb|350px|When a guy's knees have teeth, it's time to panic.]]

Even more so than the other Decepticon [[combiner]]s, '''Abominus''' is a being of mindless fury. He's not truly a warrior - he's an animal, the destructive rages of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] that compose him personified. His commanders can't give him orders simplistic enough for him to understand, so they just point him in the direction of objects that need to be smashed, and turn him loose. The only thing that distinguishes him from a wild beast is the enjoyment he derives from his terrible rampages.

Abominus is the combined form of all five Terrorcons:

*[[Hun-Gurrr]] (leader)
*[[Rippersnapper]]
*[[Blot]]
*[[Sinnertwin]]
*[[Cutthroat]]

:''Italian name'': '''Thundertron'''
:''Russian name'': '''Oblomius''' (Обломиус)

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
The Terrorcons were part of Scorponok's crew on Cybertron, and when he lead his troops to the world of [[Nebulos]], they came along as well. The Terrorcons and [[Horrorcon|Horrorcons]] were, naturally enough, terrorizing the resort city of [[Splendora]], when they came under attack by [[Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and the [[Technobots]]. The Terrorcons responded by merging into Abominus.

Rather than actually attacking his enemies, Abominus began brainlessly smashing his way through the city, till the Technobots combined into [[Computron]] and blasted him. Computron then bashed Abominus with a steel beam, hitting him so hard that he broke apart into the Terrorcons, who promptly retreated.{{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

===''Generation 1''===
===American cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Jim Gosa]] (US); [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japan)
[[Image:Abominus1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Tha BOMBinus!]]

Abominus first battled the [[Autobot]]s when the Decepticons tried to secure [[anti-electron]]s from the severed head of [[Unicron]], and proved too much for [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to handle. Fortunately, the recently super-intelligent [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] had just created the [[Technobot]]s, who were capable of forming [[Computron]]. The Autobot gestalt defeated Abominus by vibrating. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Later, when the Terrorcons allied with the [[Quintesson]]s, they installed a timer mechanism which would cause them to separate after combining into Abominus. Computron used this ability to cause Abominus to separate. {{storylink|Money is Everything}}

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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====The Headmasters cartoon====

====Zone OVA and manga====
Voice actor: [[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japan)

[[Image:AbominusZone1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Hillary vs. Obamanus '08.]]

When [[Violen Jygar]] seized command of the Decepticons, his first act was to recruit the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], strong chosen individuals from Decepticon history. Abominus was selected to be one of those Generals and was given the rank "Monster General" as well as new power and weaponry to make him an even greater threat than before. Abominus was sent to the Planet [[Feminia]] to wreak havoc along with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. Together, they destroyed the entire planet and nearly killed [[Victory Saber]] in the process.{{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!‎}}

==Toys==
* '''Abominus''' (1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-84'''
[[Image:G1abominus_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Real bots wear pink.]]

: Abominus is formed out of all five Terrorcons. As a [[Scramble City]] combiner, each smaller Terrorcon attach as limbs into the central body, Hun-Gurrr. He is completed by attaching fists, feet, a large chestplate, head and is armed with Hun-Gurrr's rifle.

: Similarly to [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], Hun-Gurrr's own slender legs leads to Abominus having some disproportionately thin thighs.

: Thanks to Hun-Gurrr's articulation, Abominus is perhaps the most posable of the ''Generation 1'' combiners. He can swing his legs forward and backward as well as to the side, and also has knees, even if they are a little high.

: Only the individual Terrorcons were sold in most markets. The giftset was only released in Italy and Japan.

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Abominus/abominus.htm Abominus at Tfu.info]

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[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Power Run

2008-04-18T11:04:28Z

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{{picsneeded|Toy}}
:''Power Run is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Power_run_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hold still . . . you have something on your jacket.]]

'''Power Run''' is a smooth talker who makes all his friends feel that they're as cool as he is. Secretly, he worries that the Autobots really are inferior like the Decepticons say.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Metro Squad]] is [[Strikedown]].
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Metro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
: Power Run transforms into the front half of a white and black hovercraft that he forms with his combiner partner [[Strikedown]]. He can, of course, combine with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any [[Micromaster Transport]], but he's one of those Micromaster Combiners who don't really fit to anyone but their respective partners. Power Run was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Strikedown, [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Roadburner]] and [[Wheel Blaze]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Radar Hover W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-366'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #6

: In Japan, Power Run came as part of the [[Radar Hover W Team]], with [[Strikedown]], [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]]. The toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The Team also came with a [[Micro Trailer]].

==Trivia==
* In [[Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia, his name is given as "Powerrun", one word.
*He's also incorrectly depicted as transforming into the entire hovercraft, instead of just the front.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/PowerRun/powerrun.htm Power Run at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Strikedown

2008-04-18T11:03:33Z

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{{picsneeded|Toy}}
:''Strikedown is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Strikedown_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cans on high shelves are no match for Strikedown's powers.]]

'''Strikedown''' takes his name too literally, striking down others' ideas and plans just as quickly as he shoots down [[Decepticons]]. Fortunately, his heroism makes up for his pessimism in the eyes of his [[Micromaster]] squadmates.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #6</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Metro Squad]] is [[Power Run]].

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Modéré'''
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Metro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
: Strikedown transforms into the rear half of a white and black hovercraft that he forms with his combiner partner [[Power Run]]. He can, of course, combine with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]] to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any [[Micromaster Transport]], but really, combining him with anyone else than Power Run totally makes no sense at all in his case. Strikedown was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Power Run, [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Roadburner]] and [[Wheel Blaze]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Radar Hover W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-366'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #6

: In Japan, Strikedown came as part of the [[Radar Hover W Team]], with [[Power Run]], [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]]. The toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The Team also came with a [[Micro Trailer]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Strikedown/strikedown.htm Strikedown at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Combiners]]
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Heave

2008-04-18T10:19:13Z

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:''Heave is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Heave_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Invisible horsey.]]

'''Heave''' is, at his core, a mild-mannered astronomer, but he has sworn an oath to use his talents to fight the [[Decepticons]]. Nevertheless, he's a reluctant fighter at best, and always tries to temper the brash battle plans of his [[combiner]] partner, [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]].<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref>

He's a member of the [[Astro Squad]].

And, his name is really unfortunate.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Oh-Hisse'''

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

: Heave transforms into a gray radar trailer that is intended to be the rear half of a lunar exploration vehicle that he forms with his combiner partner [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], he can of course combine with any other Micromaster Combiner or [[Micromaster Transport]] to form new vehicles. He was only available in a six-pack with his fellow [[Astro Squad]] members Barrage, [[Blast Master]], [[Missile Master]], [[Moonrock]] and [[Phaser]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Radar Hover W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-366'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #6

: In Japan, Heave came as part of the [[Radar Hover W Team]], with [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]], [[Power Run]] and [[Strikedown]]. The toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The Team also came with a [[Micro Trailer]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Heave/heave.htm Heave at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Combiners]]
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Barrage (Micromaster)

2008-04-18T10:16:20Z

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{{disambig2|the Autobot Micromaster|the Decepticon Insecticon|Barrage (Insecticon)}}{{picsneeded|Toy}}

:''Barrage is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Barrage(Autobot)_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Stop! Don't click that link!]]

'''Barrage''' is the toughest member of the [[Astro Squad]]. And don't you forget it. He's always first into the firefight, and last to retreat.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #1</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner is [[Heave]].

{{note|In Japan, all "Micro Transformers" were depicted as being childlike and precocious. Despite having no individual bio or fictional apperance, odds are, Barrage continued that trend.}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Oh-Hisse'''
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

: Barrage transforms into a gray wheeled truck that is intended to be the front half of a lunar exploration vehicle that he forms with his combiner partner [[Heave]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], he can of course combine with any other Micromaster Combiner or [[Micromaster Transport]] to form new vehicles. He was only available in a six-pack with his fellow [[Astro Squad]] members Heave, [[Blast Master]], [[Missile Master]], [[Moonrock]] and [[Phaser]].

===Return of Convoy===
*'''Radar Hover W Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-366'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #6

: In Japan, Barrage came as part of the [[Radar Hover W Team]], with [[Heave]], [[Power Run]] and [[Strikedown]]. The toys are identical to their [[Hasbro]] releases. The Team also came with a [[Micro Trailer]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Barrage/barrage.htm Barrage at TFU.info]

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Moonrock

2008-04-18T10:08:45Z

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:''Moonrock is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Moonrock_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Found in Ralph Wiggum's nose.]]

'''Moonrock''' is the archetype of "space cadet". Laid-back, mellow, and completely lacking in ambition, his primary goals seem to revolve around philosophy, and finding the Autobots' "place in the universe". (Literally and figuratively.)<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

His [[combiner]] partner on the [[Astro Squad]] is [[Missile Master]].
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
: Moonrock transforms into a red wheeled truck that is intended to be the front half of a missile transport that he forms with his combiner partner [[Missile Master]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]] he can of course connect to any other Micromaster Combiner or [[Micromaster Transport]] to form new vehicles. He was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Missile Master, [[Barrage]], [[Blast Master]], [[Heave]] and [[Phaser]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Moonrock/moonrock.htm Moonrock at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]

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Missile Master

2008-04-18T10:06:13Z

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:''Missile Master is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Missile_master_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Soon ''all'' of your paltry missiles shall be mine to command!"]]

'''Missile Master''' is the leader of the [[Astro Squad]]. He's something of a control freak. He chose to be the back of the missile transport he forms (with his [[combiner]] partner, [[Moonrock]]) because that gives him control of the ''missile.'' Fortunately, Moonrock is so mellow, he lets Missile Master handle the driving as well.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Missilas'''

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Astro Squad''' (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
:Missile Master transforms into a red missile transport trailer that is intended to be the rear half of a missile transport that he forms with his combiner partner [[Moonrock]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]] he can of course connect to any other Micromaster Combiner or [[Micromaster Transport]] to form new vehicles. He was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Moonrock, [[Barrage]], [[Blast Master]], [[Heave]] and [[Phaser]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

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==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1990/Autobot/MissileMaster/missilemaster.htm Missile Master at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Roughstuff

2008-04-17T17:12:55Z

2A6: Undo revision 174689 by 2A6 (talk) Dang, TFU.info switched his specs with Airwave...

:''Roughstuff is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Roughstuff_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

'''Roughstuff''' is the poster-child for "trigger-happy". (Actually, [[Triggerhappy]] is the poster-child for "trigger-happy", but Roughstuff can be the poster-nephew, or something.) At the slightest hint of a target, he'll fire. "Verifying the target" and "aiming" are for sissy-bots.

In a rare sign of wisdom, his superiors have transferred him very far from the front lines. This has just made him even more hungry for things to shoot at.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #5</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Brutus'''
:''European-market name'': '''Tornado'''

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Roughstuff, like most Micromasters, was created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture several million years ago to increase manpower. During the training period, he was one of several Micros who respected the hot shot named [[Barricade (G1)|Runner, aka Barricade]], and apparently joined up with the Decepticon cause after the [[Meltdown Riots]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}. Sometime later, he was acting as a bouncer in [[Little Iacon]], checking Micros before they were allowed into the bar. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Roughstuff''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Military Transport" trailer, double missile turret, 2 missiles

[[Image:G1Roughstuff_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]

: Roughstuff transforms into a green and blue military truck cab of undetermined, possibly made-up model. The truck tows the [[Military Transport]] trailer/jet which looks like... a folded up jet, rather than a trailer transporting some kind of missile launcher. Roughstuff's robot mode is unusual in that the nearly his entire vehicle mode is on his back. The trailer turns into a weird jet thing. Roughstuff can sit in the rear area of the vehicle, behind a handle bar.

: This toy was sold in Japan as the [[Autobot]] [[Missile Bull]].

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Roughstuff/roughstuff.htm Roughstuff at TFU.info]

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Roughstuff

2008-04-17T17:06:09Z

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:''Roughstuff is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Roughstuff_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

'''Roughstuff''' is the poster-child for "trigger-happy". (Actually, [[Triggerhappy]] is the poster-child for "trigger-happy", but Roughstuff can be the poster-nephew, or something.) At the slightest hint of a target, he'll fire. "Verifying the target" and "aiming" are for sissy-bots.

In a rare sign of wisdom, his superiors have transferred him very far from the front lines. This has just made him even more hungry for things to shoot at.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #5</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Brutus'''
:''European-market name'': '''Tornado'''

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Roughstuff, like most Micromasters, was created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture several million years ago to increase manpower. During the training period, he was one of several Micros who respected the hot shot named [[Barricade (G1)|Runner, aka Barricade]], and apparently joined up with the Decepticon cause after the [[Meltdown Riots]]. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}. Sometime later, he was acting as a bouncer in [[Little Iacon]], checking Micros before they were allowed into the bar. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Roughstuff''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Military Transport" trailer, double missile turret, 2 missiles

[[Image:G1Roughstuff_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]

: Roughstuff transforms into a green and blue military truck cab of undetermined, possibly made-up model. The truck tows the [[Military Transport]] trailer/jet which looks like... a folded up jet, rather than a trailer transporting some kind of missile launcher. Roughstuff's robot mode is unusual in that the nearly his entire vehicle mode is on his back. The trailer turns into a weird jet thing. Roughstuff can sit in the rear area of the vehicle, behind a handle bar.

: This toy was sold in Japan as the [[Autobot]] [[Missile Bull]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* His [[tech specs]] give Roughstuff the exceptionally low strength of ''1'' (in words: ''one''), making him one of the physically weakest Transformers ever (if you give a darn about tech specs, at least).
* Hiring the weakest Transformer ever as a bouncer might not be the greatest idea...

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Roughstuff/roughstuff.htm Roughstuff at TFU.info]

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Recipe for Hate

2008-04-17T14:55:47Z

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'''Skystalker and Skyhopper begin their plans for conquest, while Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol seek help from the Autobots they abandoned. Meanwhile, Countdown reveals a secret of cosmic proportions.'''
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=Micromasters #3=

'''Writers:''' [[James McDonough]], [[Adam Patyk]] <br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Rob Ruffolo]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Erik Sander]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Sig Torre]], [[Eric Burns]], [[Josh Perez]], [[Josh Burcham]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Ben Lee|Benjamin Lee]]<br>
'''V/P Editor in Chief:''' [[Roger Lee]]<br>
'''President:''' [[Pat Lee]]<br>

*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Skystalker]], [[Skyhopper]], [[Hubs]], [[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], [[Road Hugger]], [[Venom]], [[Chop Shop]], [[Ground Hog]], [[Motorhead]], [[Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Roller Force]], [[Blaze Master]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], [[Stakeout]], [[Blitzwing]]
*''Cover date:'' September, 2004
*''Release date:'' September 15, 2004

==Synopsis==
The returning Skystalker and Skyhopper meet with Shockwave. Skystalker's viciousness is evident, as he details destroying an entire planet simply to generate energy for a radio transmission. Shockwave reveals that he intentionally let the Race Track Patrol go, in hopes that Countdown would attempt to contact them and lead Shockwave to his base. While that attempt failed, it did lead him to the Hot Rod Patrol, and we learn that Shockwave is now following the Hot Rod Patrol in hopes of catching up to Countdown.

Meanwhile, back in [[Little Iacon]], Road Hugger attempts to confront Big Daddy, only to be captured by [[Chop Shop]]. The combined Micromaster force attempts to repel the Deluxe Insecticons, but the Hot Rod Patrol leave, convinced that the Race Track Patrol led the Decepticons to their location. Conversely, the Race Track Patrol decide that it's time to look out for themselves, and leave their fellow Micromasters to their fate.

Back at Countdown's base, Countdown is interrupted from his thoughts by Groundshaker, who wants to intervene in the battle at Little Iacon. Countdown orders him to stand down, which infuriates the impetuous Groundshaker. Groundshaker accuses Countdown of not being an equal partner in their efforts, and reveals that he is aware of Countdown's attempts to have him transferred off of the mission. Countdown apologizes, and reveals that he has a reason for not interfering yet; he recovered a [[Golden Disk]] during their mission to [[Paradron]]. The Golden Disk is full of bizarre information about Cybertron, explaining such mysteries as why Cybertronians have passenger compartments designed for smaller beings, and that the ultimate role of Cybertronians is to establish peace in the universe. Such knowledge could be deadly if it passed into the wrong hands, and Countdown has appointed himself guardian of the disk for that reason. Groundshaker then suggests that choosing when to fight and who to help goes against the entire point of the disk's teachings.

Meanwhile, Venom and the Deluxe Insecticons are looking for the Hot Rod Patrol. Venom attempts to turn the Decepticon Micromasters against their brethren. Roller Force accepts on behalf of the entire Race Track Patrol, a move which upsets Motorhead. Blaze Master is shot to unconscioussnes by [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] when he tells Venom where to stick it, and left to be tended to by [[Freewheeler]] and [[Fixit]].

Back at Decepticon Headquarters, Skystalker and Skyhopper plot against Shockwave, who they feel is just as blind and ignorant as Megatron and Starscream before him. They unload a crate full of explosives, suggesting they have a sinister plot in mind.

While all this is going on, the Hot Rod Patrol rush back to Autobase, hoping to warn Autobot command of the goings-on in Little Iacon. Unfortunately, the Battle Patrol are on watch duty, and send the Hot Rod Patrol packing, humiliating them in the process. However, Stakeout manages to slip them a cache of weapons, and mentions that the Battle Patrol destroyed the Hot Rod Patrol's reputation with command. Big Daddy then decides to go find the only other Autobot that might be able to fix the situation in Little Iacon.

The Deluxe Insecticons continue their search for the Hot Rod Patrol, with a group of Decepticon Micromasters in tow. Roller Force reveals to Motorhead that he has no intention of sticking with the Decepticons for long, but for now it is the only way to stay under the radar and out of harm's way.

Meanwhile, Shockwave is running diagnostics on Blitzwing, and reveals that his form is mutating, growing extra parts, almost as if he was evolving. Shockwave then orders Blitzwing to guard him while he recharges. The process is disturbed, however, by Skyhopper and Skystalker, who quickly best the larger Decepticons due to their extreme lack of fuel.

As the issue ends, the Race Track Patrol return to Decepticon HQ to find the entire Decepticon army preparing for war. They are summoned to Shockwave's chambers for a private conference, where it is revealed that Skystalker has overthrown Shockwave, and has assumed leadership of the Decepticons!

==Quotes==
"Damn straight. Those're Little Iacon rules: you step to '''one''' of us, you step to '''all''' of us. Whatever you're after, you ain't gettin' it".<br>
:'''-[[Growl (G1)|Growl]].<br>'''

"But this '''isn't''' about that. There's trouble--'''big''' trouble--in Little Iacon."<br>
:'''-Big Daddy.'''

==Items of note==
* This issue takes its title from the seventh album by [[wikipedia:Bad Religion|Bad Religion]].
* It is patently obvious that Rob Ruffolo was drawing the Micromasters from model sheets that did not include their backs, as the back detail on most characters is generic, at best. This is especially obvious in the sequence where Skyhopper is unloading the crate of explosives.
* The password to get into Iacon is "V-Sigma-19-84." Very clever.
* Countdown claims the Golden Disc gives a solid explanation as to why the Micromasters have modes that appear so similar to [[Earth]] vehicle designs. Presumably this also relates to Blitzwing's mutating into having an Earth mode.
* Error: Chop Shop's color changes from red to brown.
* The letters page is filled by a press release about how Dreamwave collaborated with Hooligan Skateboards to produce one of [[The Gray Race|previous issue's]] covers.
* The "Wavelengths" page has poetry from the desk of [[Erik Sander]].

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Groundshaker (G1)

2008-04-16T20:57:22Z

2A6: +Dreamwave. (Captions suck)

:''Groundshaker is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Groundshaker_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I talk serious slaggin' business! No joke!"]]

'''Groundshaker''' is an enthusiastic young hot-head, always first into battle, and also first to scare the locals with his blazing guns and rambunctious attitude. [[Countdown]] would really like to replace him with someone more obedient, but in war you have to work with what you've got.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref>
__TOC__
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==Fiction==
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:GroundshakerDWMM.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"Really, slaggin' serious..."]]
Groundshaker begun his life as a "normal", full-sized Transformer, and was one of the first Micromasters to be created, voluntarily and conciously partaking in the micromaster-process, as opposed to the huge majority of later Micromasters, who were created in their small bodies and had never been full-sized Transformers. During "''Operation: Containment''", a special mission to prevent the [[Decepticon]]s from spreading further across the universe, Groundshaker acted as [[Countdown]]'s second-in-command. After the failure of that mission the two returned to [[Cybertron]]. During an audience with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], Groundshaker shouted some stuff and kicked something across the room. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} He then set out by Countdown's order with his armoured fighting vehicle to recruit some young Micromasters for their cause, and saved the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] and the [[Race Track Patrol]] (and [[Flanker]]) from the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] by shooting [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and thus driving off the rest of the attackers. He took the Hot Rod Patrol back to Countdown's base. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} Later, after setting some things right in his partnership with Countdown, he partook in a rescue mission to free all the Micromasters being caught by the Insecticons. During this mission, he single-handedly defeated [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]], presumably killing him. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Groundshaker''' (Micromaster Base, 1989)

[[Image:G1Groundshaker_toy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Shake, and on the right, bake.]]

: A green [[redeco]] of [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], Groundshaker transforms into a Fighter Jet of made up origin, possibly loosely based on the apocryphal F-19 stealth fighter and the Advanced Tactical Fighter concept design. As one of the higher price point Micromasters, Groundshaker has stickers on his wings, making him one of the few Micromasters to personally sport a faction symbol (Autobot in this case, obviously). In robot mode, Groundshaker is unusual in that he has molded-on weapons, in this case a pair of dual-missiles on his shoulders.

: Groundshaker comes with an armoured military vehicle (described as an "ATV"), which is huge compared to himself. It has six large rolling wheels, the rear set being larger than the other four. It is armed with a huge main cannon with another gun mounted on it's top and a dual missile launcher on each side. Groundshaker can stand in the cockpit, and as a testament to the size of the vehicle, he can barely see over the edge of the cabin's armor. The main gun can raise by about 40° while the small gun and the missile launchers can rotate 360°.

: The ATV transforms into a large battle station, with a launch pad for Groundshaker himself and two ramps that can be connected to other Micromaster bases. The ATV base is designed to accommodate several Micromaster figures, so one figure can man the main cannon, another can operate the rear computer console and another can sit in the left side recess. The guns retain their functionality from vehicle mode, and as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.

: Groundshaker's mold was also used to make the Japanese Autobot [[Whisper (Autobot)|Whisper]]. His ATV mold was used in Japan as the [[Landshaker]] vehicle.

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Groundshaker/groundshaker.htm Groundshaker at TFU.info]

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File:GroundshakerDWMM.jpg

2008-04-16T20:53:02Z

2A6: Micromaster Groundshaker in Micromasters #2. Art by Rob Ruffolo. {{comicinterior}}

Micromaster [[Groundshaker]] in [[The Gray Race|Micromasters #2]]. Art by [[Rob Ruffolo]].

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Detour

2008-04-16T20:12:19Z

2A6: /* Dreamwave comics contintuity */

:''Detour is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Detour-G1-Boxart.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Little. Yellow. Evil.]]

'''Detour''' is the voice of reason in the [[Sports Car Patrol]]. He's not a coward, he's just terribly vain and doesn't want to see himself damaged. When he starts saying the odds are too stacked against the patrol, [[Blackjack]] respects this.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #2</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Détour'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===

:''('''Note''': Events in italics occurred only in the Marvel UK books.)''

''After studying the captive [[Autobot]] [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, including Detour and his cohorts. {{Storylink|A Small War}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Detour and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]], Detour participated in the infiltration of the ''[[Ark]]'', joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking the ship's medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. They were able to fool Ratchet long enough to take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. {{Storylink|Back from the Dead!}} When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Detour and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics contintuity===
[[Image:DetourDWMM.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Look ahead! Or you'll stumble over the guy from the panel below!]]
Detour was one of the many Micromasters created by the Autobots and Decepticons in a joint venture after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. He could first be seen in a secret nightclub in [[Little Iacon]], where he and [[Slow Poke]] threw globs of green slimey stuff at a poster showing [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. He then witnessed a race between [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]]. {{Storylink|The Gray Race}} Right after the end of the race, the Micromasters - among them Detour - were attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and subsequently caught prisoners. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Like his fellow Micromasters, Detour was freed by [[Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]] and the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] and partook in the march of the Micromasters to end a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. He was one of the Micromasters carrying the severed head of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{Storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW comics continuity===

Detour and the Sports Car Patrol are highly advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Detour and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)
[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|150px|]]
: Detour transforms into a yellow Chevrolet Corvette Indy sports car. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Deadhour]].

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Detour/detour.htm Detour at TFU.info]

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File:DetourDWMM.jpg

2008-04-16T20:09:42Z

2A6: Micromaster Detour flees from the attacking Insecticons in Micromasters #3. Pencils by Rob Ruffolo. {{comicinterior}}

Micromaster [[Detour]] flees from the attacking [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] in [[Recipe for Hate|Micromasters #3]]. Pencils by [[Rob Ruffolo]].

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Headstrong (G1)

2008-04-16T13:24:25Z

2A6: Undo revision. That "Horny"-quotation is just the chorus of a friggin song! Stop vandalising this article.

{{picsneeded|Toy}}

:''Headstrong is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Headstrong boxart.gif|thumb|250px|Marching to the beat of his own drummer. Whom he stomped on.]]
You can ''tell'' '''Headstrong''' that a three-foot-thick steel tank is full of dangerously radioactive waste, but it won't do a lick of good if he thinks you've hidden the [[energon]] goodies in it. He'll attack it with his unbreakable ramming head and acid-dripping horn until he's conclusively proven wrong, then retreat with his well-earned wounds to suck his thumb, still convinced deep in his tiny brain that somebody had tricked him.

Despite such mishaps, Headstrong still plugs away. He believes that tenacity can compensate those minor qualities in which he's lacking, such as strength, intelligence, or courage. To his credit, [[Starscream (G1)|not a few of his allies]] seem to subscribe to this philosophy, and Headstrong isn't dead yet.

Best and brightest he may not be, but he's always ready to grab his [[diffraction sword]] and start waving it around. It affects his opponent's optics, so that where they see Headstrong, that's where he ain't. It's unfortunate that his own eyesight isn't much better. A distant foe must beware Headstrong's glowing plasma spheres, which explode on contact. Woe to the one who touches Headstrong's balls!

Headstrong and his fellow [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s can combine to form [[Predaking]], but he'll only do it when ''he'' wants to do it.
{{quote|I'll get there when I'm good and ready!|Headstrong, on when he'll help form Predaking|[[Call of the Primitives]]}}

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Tête Forte'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Rinox'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====

{{noteukonly}}

Headstrong, along with the other Predacons, hunted [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] on orders from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{Storylink|Gone But Not Forgotten!}}

{{charstubfiction}}

====Generation 2====

Headstrong appeared during the Autobot/Decepticon alliance, battling the [[Cybertronian]] Empire. He, [[Weirdwolf]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s had lots of fun counting kills and munching metal. {{storylink|Total War}}

===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ron Feinberg]] (US), ? (Japan)

Headstrong was dispatched to [[Io]] with the other Predacons to steal [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]]. During the battle, the Predacons combined into Predaking, only to be defeated by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] retreated, despite Headstrong's objections. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Headstrong and the Predacons were next seen guarding [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s [[death crystal]] cannon on the planet [[Dredd]]. When the Autobots arrived, Headstrong and Tantrum almost managed to shut [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] up permanently by knocking him into quickmud, but Sky Lynx pulled him to safety. {{Storylink|Chaos}}

On a mission to drain the planet [[Paradron]] of its rich energy resources, the Decepticons managed to conquer its peaceful population with ease. One Paradronian named [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] got away and brought back an Autobot strike force, however. Once they were spotted, Galvatron ordered Headstrong and [[Brawl]] to man the molecular cannon and blow them away. Both warriors were probably real eager to fire, but once Brawl said it was time to take the shot, Headstrong just had to be difficult and stall a few moments more until he was "good and ready". Decepticons and their personality problems... {{Storylink|Fight or Flee}}

[[Image:Headstrong fist.jpg|thumb|left|200px|OMG!! Headstrong is ''adorable!'']]
When the Predacons later attempted to ambush [[Rodimus Prime]] and his soldiers on Cybertron, their battle was interrupted by a [[Quintesson]] dream machine that surrounded the Transformers with a fog-filled landscape and subjected them to nightmarish torments plucked from the subconscious of [[Daniel Witwicky]]. After [[Springer]] and Razorclaw were carried off by a dragon, the Predacons reluctantly stopped fighting the Autobots long enough to deal with their lost leader. Headstrong was particularly edgy around the Autobots, and warned Rodimus Prime to stay out of his way. Headstrong thought the worst was over when "Galvatron" showed up in a House of Mirrors, not recognizing the unusual size and behavior of his commander. Even after "Galvatron" spontaneously grew several stories taller and began to crush Rodimus and Headstrong in his hands, Headstrong was still pulling the "It's me, Galvatron! Don't you recognize me?!" routine. Pure instinct; no brains. Headstrong's leg was seriously injured by the crushing vise of the false Galvatron's grip, and his damage prevented the Predacons from forming Predaking and continuing the fight with the Autobots after the Quintesson machine was destroyed. {{Storylink|Nightmare Planet}}

Later, Headstrong was among the [[Primitive]]s who were summoned to fight [[Tornedron]]. During the trip to meet [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's Assistant]], Headstrong, being a wise and intelligent construct, picked a fight with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, saying "[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] don't know nothing." [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] objected to the opinion of the "stupid Decepticon rhino," and a brawl among the Primitives ensued. It was ended when [[Trypticon]] shook himself to throw the Primitives around. After Sky Lynx and Trypticon had their energy drained, the Primitives split up, fleeing for their lives. Detesting their cowardice, Headstrong declared that he should die fighting, and Razorclaw ordered the Predacons to form Predaking. However, their energy was sucked away, only to be restored when Grimlock destroyed Tornedron. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Headstrong and the Predacons were warlords on ancient Cybertron, exiled from the planet under circumstances unknown. It is believed that Starscream named his [[Predacon (War Within)|Dark Ages faction]] in their honor. Landing on the planet [[Beest]], the Predacons devolved into feral beasts over the years, until Megatron arrived on the planet in recent times and tamed them. He repaired their damaged circuitry, gave the Predacons the combined form of Predaking and, most importantly, programmed them to be loyal only to him. {{Storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}} He then used Headstrong and the others to help him reclaim control of the Decepticons, first by overthrowing Shockwave on Cybertron {{Storylink|Lost and Found}}, and later putting the beat down on Starscream and his brigade on Earth. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I.Joe Vs. Transformers'' continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:Stormbringer4_DCon_groundforces.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I'll go to robot mode when I ''feel'' like it!]]

Headstrong, in a bizarrely horned tank mode, helped assault the reborn [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. That is, until he ran away. A few starblitz torpedoes, and he suddenly chickened out. WUSS! {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4}}

{{-}}

===Beast Wars===
====''Beast Wars: The Gathering''====
[[Image:Headstrong symbol.png|thumb|right|80px|I'm horny, horny horny horny]]
On Cybertron, a group of five symbols appeared on the walls of a room containing a [[transwarp shunt]] device. The five symbols seemed to represent a lion, a bird, a bull, a rhinoceros, and a tiger. {{storylink|The Gathering, Part 2}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Headstrong''' (1986)
:''Team ID number'': '''3'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-77'''

*'''Predaking''' (1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-78'''

===Titanium Series===
*'''Predaking''' (2006?)
:Predaking comes with a FREE molded-on, non-removable, non-transformable Headstrong made of durable [[die-cast]] metal. Bonus!

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Headstrong/headstrong.htm Headstrong at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Headstrong Headstrong's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Hyperdrive (Micromaster)

2008-04-16T12:52:57Z

2A6: /* Fiction */ +pic

{{disambig2|the Decepticon Micromaster|the unmade Autobot Turbomaster|Hyperdrive (Autobot)}}

:''Hyperdrive is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HyperdriveBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|"I CAN tell you how late it is!"]]

'''Hyperdrive''' is violent, destructive, and likes nothing better than "putting one in the CPU" of wounded [[Autobots]]. Even his teammates in the [[Sports Car Patrol]] are put off by his ignoble nature.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref> On the plus side...no wait, he's just a jerk. No depth here.

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===

:''('''Note''': Events in italics occurred only in the Marvel UK books.)''

''After studying the captive Autobot [[Battle Patrol]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his scientists managed to replicate Emirate [[Xaaron]]'s Micromaster process, and create a new era of Decepticon Micromasters, including Hyperdrive and his cohorts. {{Storylink|A Small War}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began rebuilding his power base on Cybertron, Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol were some of his first recruits. Using the trans-dimensional patrol, Hyperdrive participated in the infiltration of the [[Ark]], joining his fellow Micromasters in tricking the medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], into believing they were Autobots on their way back to Cybertron. Hyperdrive, being a loud-mouthed and obnoxious thug, somehow managed to keep quiet long enough for them to fool Ratchet and take him prisoner at Megatron's base on Cybertron. When Ratchet eventually outsmarted Megatron and reactivated his buddies ([[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]), Hyperdrive and the other henchmen had a running battle with the Autobots which took them outside the base and, luckily, out of range of the massive explosion which leveled the entire complex. The Sports Car Patrol presumably survived, but were never seen again. {{Storylink|Skin Deep}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveDWMM.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Such a waste...]]

Hyperdrive is seen hanging out in [[Little Iacon]] with the rest of the Micromasters. {{Storylink|The Gray Race}} Later, he was among a group of Micromasters being attacked by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{Storylink|Recipe for Hate}}
{{-}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:HyperdriveIDW.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]

Hyperdrive and the Sports Car Patrol are highly-advanced warriors apparently in the service of the [[Dead Universe]]. They ran afoul of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]] while protecting the "hole in the world". Hyperdrive and his compatriots captured the inquisitive Autobot and subjected him to an unknown procedure before letting him go. {{Storylink| Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

{{-}}

==Toys==

[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|right|thumb|150px|His real toy is even more blue!]]

===Generation 1===
* '''Sports Car Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

: Hyperdrive transforms into a cyan Mitsubishi X2S concept car. He was only available in a "Patrol" four-pack with his teammates [[Blackjack]], [[Detour]] and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Gingham]], and was apparently the basis for the non-toy character [[Clipper]].

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Hyperdrive/hyperdrive.htm Hyperdrive at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]

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File:HyperdriveIDW.jpg

2008-04-16T12:48:59Z

2A6: Hyperdrive in a panel from IDW's Spotlight: Nightbeat. Art by MD Bright, colours by John Rauch. {{comicinterior}}

[[Hyperdrive]] in a panel from [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[Spotlight: Nightbeat]]. Art by [[Mark Bright|MD Bright]], colours by [[John Rauch]].

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Pipeline

2008-04-16T12:20:07Z

2A6: /* Generation 1 */

{{picsneeded}}

:''Pipeline is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PipelineBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pipeline]]

'''Pipeline''' is defensive, both emotionally and in his battle strategies. The wild antics of his [[combiner]] partner, [[Gusher]], have begun to force him out of his shell.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #4</ref>

==Fiction==
None known.

==Toys==
[[Image:PipelineGusherToys.jpg|thumb|left|175px|]]
===Generation 1===
*'''Tanker Transport''' (Micromaster Combiner Transport, 1990)
**''Accessories'': 2-part trailer, 2 cannons, 2 ramps

: A [[redeco]] of [[Grit (G1)|Grit]], Pipeline transforms into a truck that that is intended to be combined with his partner [[Gusher]] to form an orange backhoe truck. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], he can of course connect with any other Micromaster Combiner or Combiner Transport to make a new vehicle.

: He was only available in a set with [[Gusher]] and the [[Tanker Truck]].

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia, Pipeline is depicted flipped left-to-right. (His combiner pin is on the wrong side.)

{{-}}
==Footnotes==
<references/>

{{-}}
==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Pipeline/pipeline.htm Pipeline at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Gusher

2008-04-16T12:19:34Z

2A6: /* Generation 1 */

:''Gusher is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:GusherBoxart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Not [[Slapper (RID)|Gushar]].]]

'''Gusher''' is offensive, both in his battle strategies and in his conversational gambits. Any slight is likely to trigger a volley of counter-arguments and insults. His [[combiner]] partner, [[Pipeline]], finds himself forced to retaliate in kind.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #3</ref>

==Fiction==
None known.

==Toys==
[[Image:PipelineGusherToys.jpg|thumb|left|175px|]]
===Generation 1===
*'''Tanker Transport''' (Micromaster Combiner Transport, 1990)
**''Accessories'': 2-part trailer, 2 cannons, 2 ramps

: A [[redeco]] of [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]], Gusher transforms into a backhoe trailer that is intended to be combined with his partner [[Pipeline]] to form an orange backhoe truck. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], he can of course connect with any other Micromaster Combiner or Combiner Transport to make a new vehicle.

: He was only available in a set with Pipeline and the [[Tanker Truck]].

{{-}}

==Footnotes==
<references/>

{{-}}
==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Gusher/gusher.htm Gusher at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
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Tanker Truck

2008-04-16T12:18:10Z

2A6: Created

:''The Tanker Truck is a [[Micromaster]] vehicle in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Tanker Truck''' is a fuel transport vehicle primarily used to carry out "emergency reinforcements and fuel supplies" whereever and whenever needed. It is commanded by the [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster Combiner]] duo [[Pipeline]] and [[Gusher]], who are fearless warriors, but constantly bicker with each other. The Tanker Truck can transform into a heavily armed battle station as well as into two separate assault vehicles.

==Toys==
[[Image:TankerTruckToy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
===Generation 1===
* '''Micromaster Autobot Tanker Truck''' (1990)
**''Accessories:'' Pipeline & Gusher Micromasters, trailer, 2 ramps, 2 cannons
The Tanker truck is a blue and white tanker trailer with [[Micromaster Combiner]] connection plugs at the front and rear, thus enabling up to two Micromaster Combiners to connect to it. The cannons as well as the ramps can be attached to the sides of the trailer. When transforming, the Tanker Truck can either remain in one piece, forming an armed weapon station with a "drive-through"-road in the middle, or separate into two distinct vehicles, each manned by one Micromaster. It's armament include the 2 cannons as well as a built-in multiple rocket launcher hidden in the front half of the trailer.

==Trivia==
* The toy [[instruction booklet]] gives the Tanker Truck an alternate name as "''Tanker Transport''". Reasons for this are unknown.
* Where does the oil stay when the Tanker Truck transforms?

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Pipeline/pipeline.htm Pipeline at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Gusher/gusher.htm Gusher at TFU.info]

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Abominus (G1)

2008-04-15T20:41:28Z

2A6: /* Zone OVA and manga */

:''Abominus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:MTMTEAbominus.jpg|right|thumb|350px|When a guy's knees have teeth, it's time to panic.]]

Even more so than the other Decepticon [[combiner]]s, '''Abominus''' is a being of mindless fury. He's not truly a warrior - he's an animal, the destructive rages of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] that compose him personified. His commanders can't give him orders simplistic enough for him to understand, so they just point him in the direction of objects that need to be smashed, and turn him loose. The only thing that distinguishes him from a wild beast is the enjoyment he derives from his terrible rampages.

Abominus is the combined form of all five Terrorcons:

*[[Hun-Gurrr]] (leader)
*[[Rippersnapper]]
*[[Blot]]
*[[Sinnertwin]]
*[[Cutthroat]]

:''Italian name'': '''Thundertron'''
:''Russian name'': '''Oblomius''' (Обломиус)

==Fiction==
===''Generation 1''===
===American cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Jim Gosa]] (US); [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japan)
[[Image:Abominus1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Tha BOMBinus!]]

Abominus first battled the [[Autobot]]s when the Decepticons tried to secure [[anti-electron]]s from the severed head of [[Unicron]], and proved too much for [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to handle. Fortunately, the recently super-intelligent [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] had just created the [[Technobot]]s, who were capable of forming [[Computron]]. The Autobot gestalt defeated Abominus by vibrating. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

Later, when the Terrorcons allied with the [[Quintesson]]s, they installed a timer mechanism which would cause them to separate after combining into Abominus. Computron used this ability to cause Abominus to separate. {{storylink|Money is Everything}}

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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====The Headmasters cartoon====

====Zone OVA and manga====
Voice actor: [[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japan)

[[Image:AbominusZone1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Hilary vs. Obamanus.]]

When [[Violen Jygar]] seized command of the Decepticons, his first act was to recruit the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], strong chosen individuals from Decepticon history. Abominus was selected to be one of those Generals and was given the rank "Monster General" as well as new power and weaponry to make him an even greater threat than before. Abominus was sent to the Planet [[Feminia]] to wreak havoc along with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. Together, they destroyed the entire planet and nearly killed [[Victory Saber]] in the process.{{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!‎}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
The Terrorcons were part of Scorponok's crew on Cybertron, and when he lead his troops to the world of [[Nebulos]], they came along as well. The Terrorcons and [[Horrorcon|Horrorcons]] were, naturally enough, terrorizing the resort city of [[Splendora]], when they came under attack by [[Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and the [[Technobots]]. The Terrorcons responded by merging into Abominus.

Rather than actually attacking his enemies, Abominus began brainlessly smashing his way through the city, till the Technobots combined into [[Computron]] and blasted him. Computron then bashed Abominus with a steel beam, hitting him so hard that he broke apart into the Terrorcons, who promptly retreated.

==Toys==
* '''Abominus''' (1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-84'''
[[Image:G1abominus_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Real bots wear pink.]]

: Abominus is formed out of all five Terrorcons. As a [[Scramble City]] combiner, each smaller Terrorcon attach as limbs into the central body, Hun-Gurrr. He is completed by attaching fists, feet, a large chestplate, head and is armed with Hun-Gurrr's rifle.

: Similarly to [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], Hun-Gurrr's own slender legs leads to Abominus having some disproportionately thin thighs.

: Thanks to Hun-Gurrr's articulation, Abominus is perhaps the most posable of the ''Generation 1'' combiners. He can swing his legs forward and backward as well as to the side, and also has knees, even if they are a little high.

: Only the individual Terrorcons were sold in most markets. The giftset was only released in Italy and Japan.

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Abominus/abominus.htm Abominus at Tfu.info]

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Micromaster

2008-04-15T14:07:32Z

2A6: /* US Generation 1 */

{{picsneeded|Commercial screengrab}}

{{Disambig2|the Generation 1 subline and the characters contained therein|the Dreamwave miniseries|Micromasters}}

'''Micromasters''' are Transformers who downsized their bodies considerably to be more fuel efficient. Transforming into tiny cars, planes, and other vehicles, they are depicted as roughly human-sized in robot mode in most continuities.

Some Micromasters are also Combiners, and can each form either the front or back half of a combined vehicle. They are not constrained to joining only with their Combiner partner; they also can join with any other [[Micromaster Combiner]], as well as to the back of any [[Micro Trailer]] (see also [[Combi-Micromaster]]).
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==US Generation 1==
The Micromasters were first released in the US and European markets in the two final years of the Generation 1 toyline, 1989 and 1990.
These Micromasters were either grouped as Patrols, Squads, Transports, Stations or Bases:

===Micromaster Patrols===
The Patrols consist of four stand-alone Micromasters whose altmodes generally have a recurring common theme, for example military vehicles in the case of the Military Patrol or planes and helicopters in the case of the Air Patrol. The Patrol came carded in a four-pack, beginning in 1989, with a couple following in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]], and [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], and [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]], and [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], and [[Flak]])
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]], and [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]], and [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]], and [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], and [[Hubs]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]], and [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]], and [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]])
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]], and [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]], and [[Growl]])

===Micromaster Combiner Squads===
The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are Transformers that only form a ''half'' of a vehicle and therefore need their respective Combiner partner to form a ''full'' vehicle. Due to standardized connection plugs, any Micromaster Combiner can connect to any other Micromaster Combiner (an ability that was actively advertised in the TV commercials and other media), though often this does not make much sense (the rear half of a dump truck connected to the front half of a space shuttle isn't anything you can win a war with, eh?). The Combiner Squads consist of six Micromaster Combiners, thus making three vehicles in altmode. They were initially released in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]], and [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]], and [[Heave]])

''Decepticons''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]], [[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]], and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]], [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]], [[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]], [[Grit (G1)|Grit]], and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])

===Micromaster Transports===
The Transports are single Micromasters that come with a transforming additional vehicle that they can interact with in some way. Flattop transforms into a jet and comes with an aircraft carrier, whereas the other three transform into trucks und pull a transforming trailer. Except for Erector's trailer, all the additional vehicles transform into jets. They were released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]

===Micromaster Combiner Transports===
The Combiner Transports consist of a pair of Micromaster Combiners and a big transforming trailer. The trailers can optionally transform into a big battle station or into two separate fighting vehicles each manned by one of the Combiners. Like all Micromaster Combiners, they came out in 1990.

''Autobots''
* [[Missile Launcher]] with [[Retro]] and [[Surge]]
* [[Tanker Truck]] with [[Pipeline]] and [[Gusher]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Cannon Transport]] with [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]]

===Micromaster Stations===
The stations are big bases commanded by a single transformer and disguised as human buildings. Hot House's station stands out a bit as it is ''mobile'' in it's alternate mode instead of being a stationary base. Released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]

===Micromaster Bases===
The Micromaster Bases are huge fighting vehicles that transform into even bigger battle stations. They are commanded by a single Micromaster. Countdown's and Skystalker's vehicles are a big chunk taller than those of Groundshaker and Skyhopper, indicating that these two should be seen as the respective leaders of their Micromaster factions. Released in 1989.

''Autobots''
* [[Groundshaker]]
* [[Countdown]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Skyhopper]]
* [[Skystalker]]

===Micromaster Combiner Bases===
Released in 1990, the Combiner bases were big vehicles commanded by a combiner duo. While the Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base is pretty similar in concept to the previous year's Bases (transforming from a tank into a battle station), the Battlefield Headquarters lacks a base mode, instead transforming from an earthbound vehicle (a truck) into two airborne ones (a space shuttle and a attack jet).

''Autobots''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]

''Decepticons''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]

==Japanese Generation 1==
Most of the US/European Micromasters were released in Japan as well, even though some were recolored or renamed and the characterization they received in fiction differed heavily from their Western appearances. See [[Micro Transformer]]s.

===Micromaster Sixteams===
After Generation 1 ceased in the US market, Takara developed the Micromaster concept further in 1992 by creating the Micromaster Sixteams, Micromasters that combined in robot mode to form a bigger robot similar to the full-size Transformer [[combiner]]s.

''Autobots''
*[[Sixliner]]
**[[Alan]]
**[[Deego]]
**[[Joe]]
**[[Leaf]]
**[[Night]]
**[[Spark (Battlestars)|Spark]]
*[[Sixtrain]]
**[[Atlan]]
**[[Convertor]]
**[[Desire]]
**[[Raise]]
**[[San Diego]]
**[[Windy]]
*[[Sixturbo]]
**[[Circuit]]
**[[Discharge]]
**[[Glide]]
**[[Neo-Wheel]]
**[[Road Police]]
**[[Sireen]]
*[[Sixwing]]
**[[Chain Gun]]
**[[Falcon]]
**[[Flanker]]
**[[Missile Run]]
**[[Raker]]
**[[Super Sonic]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Destron Sixbuilder]]

==Universe==
The Micromasters returned to Western markets in 2004 in the wake of [[Universe (toyline)|Universe]] with the release of redecoed Japanese Generation 1 Micromaster Sixteams. Those Combiner teams were generally given the names of old Generation 1 Full-size Combiners (except for Rail Racer, who has no equivalent in Generation 1).

''Autobots''
*[[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] (Slightly redecoed Sixturbo)
**[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
**[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
**[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]
*[[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] (Redecoed Sixtrain)
**[[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]]
**[[Overload (Universe)|Overload]]
**[[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]]
**[[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]]
**[[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]]
**[[Tankor (Universe Micromaster)|Tankor]]
*[[Superion (Universe)|Superion]] (Redecoed Sixwing)
**[[Air Raid (Universe)|Air Raid]]
**[[Fireflight (Micromaster)|Fireflight]]
**[[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]]
**[[Silverbolt (Universe)|Silverbolt]]
**[[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]]
**[[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]]

''Decepticon''
*[[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)|Constructicon Devastator]] (Redecoed Sixbuilder)
**[[Bonecrusher (Micromaster)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Buckethead]]
**[[Hightower (Micromaster)|Hightower]]
**[[Long Haul (Micromaster)|Long Haul]]
**[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]]
**[[Scavenger (Micromaster)|Scavenger]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:MicroTFlogo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Absolutely, positively not inspired by Micro Machines. No sir. Not at all.]]
* An early name for the original Micromasters line was simply "Micro Transformers", having been featured on the packaging of the early 1989 Micromaster Patrols. The name was quickly dropped in favor of the now more common "Micromasters", possibly due to its similarity to [[Galoob]]'s "Micro Machines".

[[Image:Transformers_micro.jpg|left|200px|thumb|GiG continues on its parade of weirdness.]]
* Interestingly, Hasbro's early logo was used for the entirety of Italian company [[GiG]]'s release of the Micromasters figures.

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Spaceshot

2008-04-15T11:39:54Z

2A6: /* Toys */ +pic

:''Spaceshot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:SpaceshotAngry.gif|right|thumb|300px| I'm SO angry at this cannon right now I'm turning PURPLE!]]

'''Spaceshot''' co-pilots [[Anti-Aircraft Base|one of the "most powerful Decepticon weapons of all time"]]. This is hopefully some consolation to him as, on his own, he transforms only into the back end of B-1 bomber jet.

An unfailingly courageous soldier, Spaceshot will give his all for even the most hopeless causes. This includes defending his cowardly [[combiner]] partner, [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]], who he insists is a valiant and fearless Decepticon warrior despite all evidence to the contrary.

''Due to an error, it is entirely possible that Spaceshot is the coward, and Blackout is his heroic partner. See "Trivia", below.''

==Toys==
[[Image:BlackoutSpaceshotToys.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Let's hope his face color is not caused by Blackout's piloting style!]]

===Generation 1===
* '''Micromaster Combiner Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base''' (1990)

: Spaceshot transforms into the rear half of a blue and gray B-1 bomber jet. He was sold exclusively in a set which included [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] (who transforms into the front end of said jet), and the [[Anti-Aircraft Base]]. As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], Spaceshot can combine with any other Micromaster Combiner to form new and excitingly unworkable vehicle modes.

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==Trivia==
* Dreamwave's ''More Than Meets the Eye'' profile books accidentally reversed the character models for Blackout and Spaceshot, portraying Spaceshot as the front half of their combined vehicle mode and Blackout as the rear half. This error carried over into the bio text as well, so it is entirely possible that the personality assigned to Spaceshot was intended for Blackout, and vice versa.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Spaceshot/spaceshot.htm Spaceshot at TFU.info]

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Anti-Aircraft Base

2008-04-15T11:36:47Z

2A6: /* Generation 1 */ +caption

:''The Anti-Aircraft Base is a [[Micromaster]] vehicle in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1anti-aircraft_base_boxart.jpg|thumb|right|250px|In tank mode, only Blackout moves at super sonic speed.]]

The '''Anti-Aircraft Base''' is a massive tank driven by the [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster Combiner]]s [[Spaceshot]] and [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]]. It is armed with a turret-mounted twin 50mm cannon, a triple missile launcher and a bazooka, has an extensive radar equipment, and can even attack underwater! When transforming, it separates into a small green scout vehicle that races at a staggering speed of more then Mach 1 and into a big base with repair bays, a helipad and several weapon stations. With the cunning Micromaster duo commanding it, the Anti-Aircraft Base often emerges victorious from the battlefield.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Micromaster Combiner Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base''' (1990)
**''Accessories:'' Blackout & Spaceshot Micromasters, bazooka, scout vehicle, "radar drum", missile launcher, 2 ramps, communications dish, 2 anti-aircraft guns (left & right)

[[Image:G1_Anti-Aircraft_Base_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"No one will notice our stealthy orange, green and purple tank! Victory is ours!"]]

The Anti-Aircraft Base in tank mode resembles the Gepard anti-aircraft tank. In base mode its turret and the scout vehicle as well as several other places can be manned by Micromaster figures. It came with Spaceshot and Blackout, who combine into a blue B-1 bomber.

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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Blackout/blackout.htm Blackout at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Spaceshot/spaceshot.htm Spaceshot at TFU.info]

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