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{{DOTMcap|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]}}

Armored Weapons Platform

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:''The Armored Weapons Platform is a kick-ass piece of hardware from the [[live-action film series]] continuity.
[[Image:Dotmgame trailer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer can convert into an '''Armored Weapons Platform''' and the wearable '''Omega Combat Armor''', which is also known as '''Flight Tech'''.

It's kinda awesome.

==Fiction==
===Live-action film series===
Optimus Prime took his trailer with him on a investigative mission to the [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant]]. When [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his [[Driller]] attacked, the trailer transformed into a weapons bay from which Prime retrieved an [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]] and a shield.

Optimus later took the trailer with him for the [[Autobot|Autobots']] staged exile from [[Earth]], and then to the city of [[Chicago]], which had been fortified by the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. As they rolled into the city, the Driller attacked once more, separating Prime from the trailer. Eventually, he was able to reach it, and equipped himself with the jetpack and large weapons stored inside. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
====(Xbox 360/PS3)====
Optimus Prime took his trailer with him on the assault of the Decepticon base in [[Siberia]]. When he eventually found [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], Prime used the trailer to smash his opponent. The trailer then transformed into a weapons bay, from which Optimus retrieved a chainsaw, a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, and four Energon Armor Field Generators. After the Field Generators were destroyed, this equipment then transformed into a flight pack. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
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[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseActionSet_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Armored Weapons Platform''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This release of Cyberverse Optimus Prime comes with a clip on trailer, sporting movie-style Autobot emblems, that can transform into a “Battle Base” and an “Assault Vehicle”. Several Mech Tech ports are available on the trailer, and the removable missile launcher has handles for it to be held by smaller Cyberverse figures as well as a 5mm post for it to attach to larger figures. The Battle Base pictures and instructions oddly do not match.

:At some point a flight mode may have been intended, for the trailer panels connect for a pair of makeshift wings.

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====Voyager Class toys====
{{anchor|VoyagerTrailer}}
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_trailer.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA03'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This [[retool]] of Hasbro's Voyager Optimus Prime toy, includes his 'MechTech Trailer', which opens up much like Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer (as well as being able to stand up to harken back to the Generation 1 [[Combat Deck]]'s upright mode). The trailer features storage for many MechTech weapons inside and out, and is able to transport up to two Deluxe class Autobots.

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{{anchor|TritaniumPrime}}
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_LuckyDraw_TritaniumOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime, including his MechTech Trailer, is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. To go into the entry for this toy, one needs to have entered all three ''Dark of the Moon'' campaigns (beginning on [[May 14]] 2011). This toy is limited to 100 pieces.
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====Ultimate====
{{anchor|UltimatePrime}}
[[Image:DOTM_UltimateOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:This version of the trailer transforms into the colossal Omega Combat Armor, featuring nearly two feet of limb extensions, armor, and wings for Optimus to combine with. The armor remains completely integrated (except for the Ultimax Super Cannon) during transformation, with no [[Partsformer|partsforming]], although this, along with stability concerns, render the final power-up robot mode somewhat limited in articulation. The trailer on its own has twelve 5mm ports, while transforming it into the armor adds six 5mm ports of dubious utility around the feet, retains the eight from the trailer (on the backs of the wings), and has its own pair of 5mm fist holes.
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{{anchor|SDCCUltimatePrime}}
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to the trailer. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.
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===Chronicle===
[[Image:Chronicle ehobby primes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''G1 Optimus Prime & Movie Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This e-Hobby two-pack of a reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure and the deluxe ''[[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Optimus Prime figure comes with a new deluxe-scaled trailer based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon'' not available with any other figure. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

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[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]

Wheeljack (G1)/toys

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'''[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys blow up in his labs, but hopefully these won't!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Wheeljack''' (1984, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''03'''[[Image:G1Wheeljack toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings

: The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the [[1984]] series of Autobots, was based on a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the "Group 5" Stratos,<ref name="group5">[http://www.stratossupersite.com/Group5Stratos.htm Information about the real-life Group 5 Stratos]</ref> with sponsor decals by Italian airline [[Wikipedia:Alitalia|Alitalia]], which were changed to "Alital'''l'''a" for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, it apparently did work like that back in the day). He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3mm bar, making this the earliest example of the 3mm [[C joint]] system in ''Transformers''. For some reason, Wheeljack's lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.

: In [[1986]], he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] fliers packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s.

: Unfortunately for many collectors, Wheeljack's mold has been damaged or destroyed, meaning his chances of future reissue look bleak. The closest version of the figure to currency is the European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue.

: Wheeljack's back-mounted wings can be left attached in vehicle mode, making them easier to keep track of. They can also be used in conjunction with the fold-down doors to give Wheeljack a flight mode.

: A [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed version of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy was the basis for the obscure [[Decepticon]] "[[Marlboor Wheeljack]]".

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

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[[Image:AMWheeljack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|At least I come with the [[Wikipedia:Ferrari Testarossa|''Miami Vice'' car]].]]
* '''Wheeljack''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Wheeljack is a non-transforming action figure sculpted based upon his cartoon appearances. He comes with the [[Turbo Racer]], a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts.

: The Wheeljack figure was later redecoed to make [[Slicer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Action Master Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:SpychangerWheeljack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Where's your head at, at?]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Spychanger, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This version of Wheeljack is a redeco of [[Spy Changer]] [[Daytonus]], transforming into a Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car, specifically, a Kremer 962CK6. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several stickers to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Spychanger Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators===
[[Image:BTWheeljack toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!]]
* '''Wheeljack''' ([[2005]])
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/"Laser-strafer rifle", "cryo-sword"

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser.

:The Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the figure has a slightly retooled head (see image inset), different paint applications, and is partially constructed of die-cast metal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
[[Image:Generationstoy-Wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You don't want to drop ''these'' wrenches.]]
:''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]], featuring a new head, wings, clip-on wrenches, new vehicle mode front fenders and rear spoiler, and a modified transformation sequence (with reassembly in his legs) so as to present a robot mode reminiscent of the original Wheeljack toy. He retains Tracks's gun, which in reality was Wheeljack's own rocket launcher, and as such, clips onto his shoulder. He also has a flight mode similar to Tracks's, though with the clip-on weapons attached over the wings instead of on the rear of the vehicle. With the new retool of his legs, the black inner parts under the car mode hood feature 3mm bars where you can store Wheeljack's wrenches when not being held.

: Though Wheeljack's toy is heavily retooled, his instructions do not reflect this. They depict Wheeljack with his proper head, but most of the rest of the art depicts Tracks's parts, including Tracks's leg transformation. Do not attempt to extend Wheeljack's legs as far as the instruction art shows, because that's some excessive force that's not meant to be applied. The instructions also show the wrenches mounting on the shoulders as weapons, with the shoulder launcher as a hand-held weapon. The wrenches ''themselves'' also have 3mm bars on them, in case Wheeljack should try to make some sort of new gadget. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] sold separately.

: This toy will be retooled into ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and ''Timelines'' [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]].

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===United===
[[Image:Unitedtoy_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You laugh, but few sights have Cons (and Bots) flee in more desperate terror than Wheeljack brandishing tools.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-19'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher

:Part of the ''[[United (toyline)|United]]'' toyline, TakaraTomy's version of Wheeljack features some subtle differences from the ''Generations'' version. He now sports silver painted ears, metallic green paint and medium red paint for his stripes, which follow a different pattern, and continue down the back of the car. He no longer has a painted rear window (instead leaving it white with the stripe detailing), features different tail light applications, a silver outlined Autobot symbol (rather than one without a border), painted clear blue eyes, and a more blue-green plastic instead of the slightly brighter green of the Hasbro version.
:United Wheeljack was released before ''Generations'' Wheeljack was released to retail stores, but not to online retailers. Wheeljack's United instructions show the proper transformation. His instructions also leave out the flying car mode, likely due to it being intended originally for Tracks and not Wheeljack.
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==Merchandise==
===Stamp Bot===
[[Image:Wheeljack_stampbot.jpg |right|150px|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1984)

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

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===Zipper Clip===
[[Image:Zipperclipwheeljack.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1985)

:Also made by HG Toys, Zipper Clip Wheeljack is a scaled-down version of Stamp Bot Wheeljack, minus the rubber stamp base. Molded onto his head was a small hole, through which a metal clip was looped, allowing the figurine to attach to the end of a zipper.

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===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_wheeljack.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
: This small red rubber figurine of Wheeljack was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Wheeljack's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.

*'''Wheeljack''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''22'''

: The Wheeljack figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (22, in Wheeljack's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Decoy Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:Wheeljack_scf_pvc.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2002)

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Wheeljack was available in the seventh ''[[Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-centric wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. Additionally, the pewter version of Wheeljack came packaged with the right "boot" piece needed to transform the wave's [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] figure into Victory Saber.

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

: Wheeljack's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Wheeljack was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card and came packaged with the right arm of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure".
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===Hard Hero===
[[Image:Wheeljackbust.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Optimus Prime! I built a machine that removes legs and replaces them with small pedestals! Come see!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Hard Hero, 2003)

:[[Hard Hero]] released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series. The tenth bust in their main ''Transformers'' series, Wheeljack is some six inches tall and was limited to 2500 normal copies and an additional 100 exclusively signed by the sculptor.

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===Palisades===
[[Image:Wheeljackstatue.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Small, expensive, and puffy.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Palisades, 2005)

:[[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of him in the Dreamwave comics.

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==Notes==
[[Image:DiacloneWheeljackConcept.jpg|right|300px|thumb|If only...]]
* An early concept design of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Wheeljack was depicted in a catalog from late 1982/early 1983, depicting a considerably better proportioned robot mode with longer legs.
* Wheeljack was given an homage in the form of ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. Downshift has Wheeljack's colors, face, and even feet modeled after the Lancia grill. The character was even called Wheeljack in Japan's ''Super Link'' series, something Hasbro could not do because the name had already been used on [[Wheeljack (Armada)|a character]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|previous series]]. Downshift was later [[redeco]]ed as the [[BotCon 2010]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slicer|Slicer/"Decepticon Slice"]], representing the same character as the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|European-only Generation 1]] [[Action Master]] Slicer, a redeco of Wheeljack's Action Master toy (while simultaneously representing [[Wheeljack (SG)|another Wheeljack]]).
* ''Energon'' Downshift also received a new-sculpt toy in the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line, which looked considerably less like Generation 1 Wheeljack save for the head sculpt... and the ''feet'', which are sculpted after Wheeljack's distinct Lancia Stratos grill feet. Now ''that's'' a weird homage.
* The retool of ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the retool of ''Alternators'' "Windcharger" (the Honda S2000 mold, designed as [[Overdrive]] and released under that name by Takara) instead, and now named "[[Decepticharge]]".
* ''[[Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack was the original version of the sculpt, with [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (whose toy ended up in ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'') intended as the retool, but the two were ultimately released in reverse order (and different toy lines). <ref name="generations11">TakaraTomy staff interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2011]]'' vol. 1, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Victory Autobots]]

Axor

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the Decepticon from the 2010 toyline|the [[Action Master]] from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]|Axer}}

:''Axor is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].

[[Image:Axor TF2010 boxart.jpg‎|thumb|300px|"Do not be fooled by this image ..."
]]

A former protege of the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], '''Axor''' would like nothing more than to claim the Decepticon bounty on [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. Unlike Lockdown, he prefers to lure his Autobot prey to him by imperiling civilians, rather than seek them out himself. Some have noted his resemblance to his old mentor, and suggest that he had himself rebuilt in Lockdown's image. Axor welcomes the curious to ask him...so he can ''axe'' them. In the ''face''. <ref>Axor's online Hasbro Battle Bio</ref>

==Fiction==
===Transformers (2010) toy bios===

[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] attempted to take down Axor, switching from swords to guns to give him an edge against the hunter. {{storylink|Sideswipe_%28ROTF%29#Deluxe_Class_toys_2|Sidearm Sideswipe}}

==Games==
===''Hunt for the Decepticons''===

Axor was spotted in downtown [[Shanghai]]. He was racing wildly on his way to a riverside tunnel—a tunnel that, if destroyed, would flood the city with water! [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] went after Axor and defeated him. {{storylink|Hunt for the Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010toy-AxorDeluxe.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The red horns are just a garnish.]]
*'''Axor''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)

:Axor is a [[retool]]ing of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] with a new head and colors based on the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Action Master]] [[Axer]]. He also has a new axe weapon on his right arm instead of Lockdown's hook. Axor transforms into an amalgam of a 1980s Corvette and a 1960s Cougar, with lots of spikes and a cow-catcher on his bumper. The toy's [[Mech Alive]] feature rotates cylinders inside his thighs as his lower legs rotate, and pneumatic cylinders extend as his axe is deployed.

:Like with Lockdown, Axor's arm-mounted hot rod engine weapon can be removed and can be replaced by ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s weapon. In return, Axor's engine can be mounted on Ratchet's roof, but not attached to his arm.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Axor/axor.htm More information on Axor at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* Hints of Axor's toy release were found as early as Lockdown's release. His [[instructions|instructions manual]]'s illustrations showed the head that would later be used for Axor, rather than Lockdown's. Even ''earlier'' than that, Axor's then-unknown head design was shown ''alongside'' the first published concept art of ROTF Lockdown in the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]] [[Hasbro Design Sketchbook]] Volume 2.
* The ''[[Speed Stars]]'' Decepticon [[Axel]] was said to be Axor during a [[BotCon 2010]] toy showcase. The reason for the change is unknown, since Axel is ''also'' a white and blue redeco of Lockdown.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category: Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]

Grindor (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Grindor}}
:''Grindor is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AGrindor01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Skate Or Die III: Board's Revenge]]
During the era of [[the Unicron Battles]], '''Grindor''' was the Mini-Con partner to [[Carlos Lopez]], allowing him to shred in style. Wicked!

They seem to have eventually drifted apart, as Grindor spent much of his time around [[Kicker Jones]] in later years.

He combines with his fellow [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Mini-Con Team]] members to form [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
Grindor was among the earliest Mini-Cons created from [[Unicron]]'s cells. He was present in the distant past when the time-traveling Earth children made contact with High Wire, and awakened the Mini-Cons' capacity for independent thought. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

Millions of years later, Grindor, along with [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], was discovered inside the crashed Mini-Con ship on Earth by [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and his human friends. He was activated when [[Carlos Lopez]] made contact with his storage panel, apparently creating a link between the two. Despite this, he was initially rather unresponsive to Carlos, but they soon formed a friendship after Grindor scanned Carlos's skateboard as his new alt mode. The kids and Street Action Team were having a wild time playing together when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the Decepticons appeared to capture them. Luckily, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots stepped in to protect the smaller robots. {{storylink|Metamorphosis}}

At school, Carlos pretended Grindor was an old school thrash board from the 80's when [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] questioned them about their new vehicles. Back at the Autobot base inside the Mini-Con ship, Grindor and the other Mini-Cons agreed to help the Autobots find the Mini-Cons and keep them out of Decepticon slavery and control. {{storylink|Base}}

On their first Mini-Con hunt, Grindor and the Street Action Team worked with Optimus Prime in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], surveying the area for any signs of storage panels. When the Decepticons arrived to intervene, the Street Action Team displayed their ability to combine for the first time, forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The agile Mini-Con gestalt miraculously overwhelmed both Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] until Optimus Prime could [[powerlinx]] with his new partner, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and unleash a Maximum Blast. {{storylink|Comrade}}

Grindor and the Street Action Team joined the kids in teaching [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] how to play the game of "Tag" inside the Autobot base. Hot Shot was worn out trying to chase them down until he thought to use [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to "tag" the kids for him. Grindor and the other Mini-Cons later accompanied the Autobots to Antarctica to search for a new Mini-Con. They used Prime's trailer as a mobile headquarters from which they coordinated the search. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Later, Grindor helped Rad and the kids bring supplies up to the Autobot base. He and the other Mini-Cons then joined the Autobots on a mission to the forest, where a firefight with the Decepticons led to a forest fire. Working with Red Alert, the Mini-Cons converted Optimus Prime's trailer into a fire engine, pumping water from a nearby lake to put out the fires. {{storylink|Jungle}}

One day, High Wire and Grindor went out to a carnival with Rad and Carlos. Hijinx ensued. {{storylink|Carnival}} Out on a desert mission, Grindor was trying to get the drop on Demolishor when he and the rest of the kids and Street Action Team were caught in a sandtrap. They fell into a deep series of catacombs, built by denizens of the [[Sahara]] long ago after they discovered a Mini-Con storage panel in the sand. Grindor and the others were nearly killed by the various traps and guards protecting the panel underground, and the Mini-Con team had to form Perceptor to protect the kids from harm. {{storylink|Palace}}

When Billy and Fred were kidnapped by Cyclonus, Grindor and his friends attempted to rescue them, only to be captured themselves by Megatron. They were saved once Fred used Laserbeak to zap Megatron and distract him long enough for the Autobots to save the day. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} As the search for more Mini-Cons continued, Grindor and the Street Action Team participated in a mission deep underground in a city's subway tunnels. {{storylink|Underground}} They also confronted Megatron in a sunken underwater city, but the Decepticons succeeded in capturing the dormant Mini-Cons on both occasions. {{storylink|Ruin}}

As Rad began to learn more about the Mini-Cons, he started to question whether they should be forced to fight in a war not of their making. Almost as if in answer to his concerns, Grindor and the other Mini-Cons took up arms in the next conflict, showing valor and courage on the battlefield that made it clear they were fighting for what they believed in, just like the Autobots and the kids. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Grindor and the Street Action Team were present for the Autobots' first encounter with [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Gale}} Sometime later, Grindor and High Wire went camping with Red Alert, [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and the boys. {{storylink|Vacation}} When [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] rescued [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] from the Decepticons' clutches, Grindor and the Street Action Team were the first Mini-Cons to welcome him to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, Grindor's team and Jolt helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and Blurr to train on. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

Soon after, Grindor and the Street Action Team received a transmission from the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] on the moon. It seemed that some of the Decepticon-allied Mini-Cons wanted peace, and were seeking an opportunity to come over to the Autobots. With the help of Rad and Fred, they convinced Optimus Prime to give the "enemy" Mini-Cons a chance, and soon the Autobots had a number of new allies. {{storylink|Vow}}

When a computer virus named [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] infiltrated the Autobot mainframe, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock helped the kids fight back against the infection. Sideways still had a few tricks up his sleeve, however, and he converted the minds of the Street Action Team and the kids into computerized avatars, sucking them into his digital world. In this unreal landscape, they passed by representations of Cybertron and [[Jetfire (Armada)|other]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|figures]], before being chased by a [[Unicron|shadowy planetoid]] back into the real world along a path Red Alert made for them. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

After the Autobots rescued [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]]'s Mini-Con panel, Grindor and the Street Action Team were the first to welcome him to the Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Tactician}} On monitor duty, the Street Action Team ID'ed [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] flying in circles over the Autobot base, and reported it to Vice-Commander [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] while Optimus was in repairs. The kids had to translate for Jetfire, though, and he'd never bothered to learn his Mini-Con bleeps from his bloops. {{storylink|Linkup}}

Grindor and Sureshock joined the kids in the cheering section as Jetfire beat [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] in arm-wrestling three out of three times. {{storylink|Detection}} When a Mini-Con signal went off linking the three [[Space Mini-Con Team]] panels, Grindor and the others reacted when the signal pointed to a panel hidden right inside their own base. They joined the kids in searching out the panel in the damaged sections of the ship. The search party came across [[Sky Blast]]'s panel, activating the Mini-Con. To everyone's surprise, however, Sky Blast appeared openly hostile. {{storylink|Awakening}} It soon became apparent, though, that Sky Blast was merely frightened. He cowered behind Rad when Grindor and the others formed Perceptor to protect the kids. They eventually coaxed him back out into the main part of the base, and convinced the new Mini-Con to assist the Autobots. {{storylink|Desperate}}

Grindor was present when Starscream first switched sides to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration}} During the subsequent raid on the Decepticon base, Grindor and the Street Action Team accompanied the Autobots as Perceptor, and focused on freeing the Mini-Cons while the Autobots engaged the enemy. Perceptor briefly split into his three components when avoiding an attack by Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After Starscream and Jetfire rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Grindor was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

As the Decepticons threatened the safety of Earth with their [[Hydra Cannon]], Grindor and the Street Action Team watched helplessly with the kids as the Autobots tried to counter the threat. {{storylink|Crisis}}

Grindor and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attempted to leave the kids behind, however, the Street Action Team formed Perceptor and organized a mutiny of the Mini-Con troops. They passively took over the bridge and made it clear by speaking in English for the first time that the humans were coming along...or else. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' made its way into space, and soon joined by other Mini-Cons empowered by the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]]. Grindor and the Street Action Team telepathically explained to the kids that the Mini-Cons were all coming together to fight the great enemy...[[Unicron]]. As they encountered the Decepticon ship, Grindor helped organized the Mini-Cons on-board to man the armaments and fight back against Megatron's troops. {{storylink|Miracle}}

Once they arrived in orbit around Cybertron, Grindor immediately sensed Unicron's presence. The Mini-Cons all quickly gathered together in space, forming a shield against a deadly black hole Sideways had formed as a "surprise" for the Autobots. When the Autobots confronted Galvatron's Decepticon armada, the Mini-Cons assembled once more, creating illusions to disguise the ''Axalon'' amidst a horde of duplicate ships. As the power of the black hole became stronger and stronger, the Mini-Cons unified in a green ball of energy, neutralizing the threat with a rain of light. Grindor and the Mini-Cons implored Galvatron and the others to stop fighting, but only succeeded in getting a temporary cessation of hostilities. {{storylink|Uprising}}

After Thrust stole the [[Skyboom Shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster]] for Unicron, High Wire recognized the place where Hot Shot was searching for the traitor, and so the kids and the Street Action Team made their way underground to join the search party. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} This led to a fight with Thrust and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] inside the core of Unicron, who stood revealed as Cybertron's moon. {{storylink|Portent}} Later, Grindor and the others watch on helplessly as Unicron grew more powerful, and Starscream sacrificed himself to bring an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Cramp}} As the truce was forged between the two factions, Grindor and the Street Action Team attended as representatives of the Mini-Cons. They formed Perceptor and joined hands with Optimus Prime and Galvatron to commemorate the occasion. {{storylink|Alliance}}

With the united Transformer armada bringing the fight to Unicron, the war council reached the conclusion that Unicron needed the three super-weapons to power himself. Their best course of action therefore was to penetrate Unicron's defenses and awaken the nine individual Mini-Cons that comprised the weapons, separating their will from Unicron. Although Prime and Galvatron infiltrated Unicron to achieve that purpose, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock determined ''they'' would need to be present in order to push the Mini-Cons back to consciousness. The Street Action Team and the kids made their way into Unicron using the hidden warp tunnel below Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Union}}

In Unicron's heart, Grindor and the others found Optimus and Galvatron facing off against Sideways. Shockingly, Unicron was able to reassert control over the Mini-Cons, placing them back under his personal domination. Their enslavement was only temporary, however, as the kids were able to reach out to Grindor and the others, awakening them so that they could awaken the Mini-Cons of the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in turn, causing Unicron to grind to a halt. {{storylink|Origin}} As Optimus Prime and Galvatron remained inside Unicron to settle the final score between them, Grindor and the assorted kids and Mini-Cons escaped aboard Jetfire. After the final destruction of Unicron and Galvatron, the Street Action Team accompanied Hot Shot and Jetfire back to Earth, where they said their final goodbyes to the children. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
[[Image:Energon KickerGrindor Ep5.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Forget what we said in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]]. Hoverboards will be a common thing in 2020, not ''2006''!]]

Evidently the [[Earth Federation]] [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] Space Station does not allow its crew members to own hoverboards, so ownership of Grindor has been transferred to [[Kicker Jones]].
He was fat that time.

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====''Cybertron'' comic====
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Alongside High Wire, Sureshock and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], Grindor lay dormant near present-day [[Lincoln]] for a million years after the crash of the Mini-Con [[Exodus (Armada)|escape vessel]]. One day, [[Rad White]] stumbled upon their wrecked piece of the ship and reactivated them along with all other Mini-Cons on Earth. After repairing themselves, Grindor and the others quickly befriended Rad and his buddies, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and even built them a [[Project Supernova|hovercraft]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} Unfortunately, not even a day passed before the [[Decepticon]]s tracked the Mini-Cons to Earth, and they had to explain to their human friends that they were involved in a war. The Street Action Team scanned new [[alternate mode]]s and escaped to a canyon, where they ran into a team of [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Grindor and his friends were briefly captured by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], but eventually the Mini-Cons and Autobots joined forces and chased the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Later, the Street Action Team was present when Sparkplug tried to convince [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to let him infiltrate the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} After rescuing Rad from a [[Billy (Armada)|bully]], Grindor and the others were driving around with their friends when the [[Mini-Con Ark]]'s beacon struck. The Street Action Team stopped responding and started driving mindlessly towards the Ark with their passengers still on them. After all the Mini-Cons on Earth were gathered around the Ark, they entered it, and it took off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Grindor and the other Mini-Cons were taken to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where another group of Mini-Cons led by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] had constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress]] where they could live in peace forever. This saddened Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock, who would rather live on Earth with their human friends. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Fortunately for them, the moonbase had to be evacuated following a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

After returning to Earth, Grindor listened to one of [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]]'s pro-Mini-Con independence speeches. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} He wasn't seen again until the Autobots learned that [[Unicron]] was targeting [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], at which point all Mini-Cons gathered in order to fight him. After saying their goodbyes to Rad, Carlos and Alexis, the Street Action Team returned to their home planet and joined the other Mini-Cons in pouring their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. This allowed [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to fire a massive energy blast at Unicron, crippling him. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years later, Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock learned that the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] were attacking Earth cities. Worried about their old human friends, they volunteered to travel to Earth and fight this new threat in the form of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They were assigned to [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s team in [[Los Angeles]], which they defended against a huge swarm of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} Overwhelmed by the number of Terrorcons, Perceptor and the rest of the team quickly began to run low on energy, but they were saved when Rad showed up in the [[Energon Volant Accumulator|E.V.A.]] and sprayed them with [[Energon gas]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Back when Cybertron was peaceful, Grindor enjoyed entertaining his friends with extraordinary feats, such as lifting heavy metal boxes. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}}

After escaping from Cybertron, Grindor and several other Mini-Cons crashed on [[Earth]], where they woke up four million years later. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} While they initially refused to get involved with the Autobot-Decepticon war again, the Mini-Cons changed their minds after witnessing [[Rad White]]'s displaying great amounts of courage in order to save [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Grindor raced into battle and fired on Megatron to little effect, but the distraction allowed Optimus Prime to summon Autobot reinforcements. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} After spending some time as [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]]'s racing vehicle, Grindor and his friends on the Street Action Team were sent to recover a [[locator log]] from the wrecked Mini-Con ship. When they found it, they were suddenly attacked by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who trapped Grindor under some debris. He offered his blaster to Rad, urging him to destroy the locator log before the Decepticon got it, but Rad thought of a plan to take out both the log and Demolishor. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

The Street Action Team subsequently began watching their human friends from the shadows in order to learn how to fit in on Earth. As he witnessed Carlos trying to impress his friends with skating tricks, Grindor helped out by using his rocket-powered skateboard mode to let Carlos loop, grind and even fly. Unfortunately, Carlos was not pleased with his "help", as he now had to explain those crazy moves to his friends. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}} Some time later, the Autobots tried to send Grindor and the other the Mini-Cons back to Cybertron to keep them safe, but the plans fell through. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} The Street Action Team went back to playing around with their human friends, but were suddenly targeted for capture by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. While the humans went to get help, Grindor combined with his teammates into Perceptor and did battle with the Decepticon. They were nearly defeated by their enemy, who was wielding [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], but Optimus Prime arrived to save the day. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade}}

When the Decepticons planned to wipe the Autobots out with missiles fired from the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], the Mini-Cons offered to surrender themselves in order to buy their friends some time. The Decepticons happily accepted, and Grindor and the others were stuffed aboard a [[solar barge]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} As [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] pulled the barge towards the Moon, the Mini-Cons promptly broke out, beat him up, and returned to Earth. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}}

===Something Robotic This Way Comes===
The three Mini-Cons were unable to grasp the explanation which Alexis, Carlos and Rad gave them about [[Halloween]], so the three kids invited them along Trick-or-Treating with them. Grindor was confused when Rad said something about soaping the windows on a house if they didn't give out candy. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}}

===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
Grindor was with the kids when they talked Optimus into letting them explore some nearby caves for Mini-Con crystals... and seemingly didn't actually go along with them. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Grindor did, however, participate in a mini-con race the kids had that also involved Sureshock and High Wire. Unsurprisingly, Megatron used the situation as an excuse to attack them. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-01'''

:Grindor transforms into a rocket-powered skateboard. He was available as a three pack with team mates High Wire and Sureshock, and can [[Combiner|combine]] into Perceptor, with Grindor forming the chest. Due to the combining process, Grindor has a Mini-Con plug on his back, making him a rare instance of a Mini-Con that can [[Powerlinx]] with another Mini-Con. Kinky.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Grindor (Universe)|Grindor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on Grindor at TFU.info]''

*'''Street Action Micron Anime Color''' (CD w/ toy, 2003)

: These [[redeco]]es of the Street Action Team was available only with the CD single of the first ''Micron Legend'' [[Japanese themes|theme song]], "[[Transformer: Dream Again]]" by [[Psychic Lover]]. The toys were decoed to be more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]]; in Grindor's case, he is colored a different shade of blue and has a more detailed [[paint operation]]s on his face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDBank/bank.htm More information on Anime Color Bank at TFU.info]''

*'''Bank''' (Change Micron, 2003)

: Part of the first assortment of [[Kabaya]] [[Change Micron]]s, this [[candy toy]] version of Grindor is almost identical to the original toy, but was actually made using an all-new mold. He came in an individual box, packed with a baggie of sugar-pellets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMBank/bank.htm More information on Change Micron Bank at TFU.info]''

[[Image:2003-streetactionmicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (2003)

:An [[X-Dimension Mini-Cons|X-Dimension]] redeco of the Street Action Mini-Con Team was packaged only with the Toys "R" Us Japan [[exclusive]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MagnaConvoyDX|Magna Convoy DX]] toy. Grindor was given a mainly dark teal, black and red color scheme.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XBank/bank.htm More information on X-Dimension Bank at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
*'''Perceptor''' (Basic, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-09'''

: ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Grindor is a new mold, transforming from a hovercraft into a stubby, funny looking robot. He can combine with his pack-in partners High Wire and Sureshock to form ''Energon'' Perceptor, except this time he forms the legs.

: This mold was also used to make [[Kickflip|Filter]] and [[Screw]] in the same toyline.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on ''Energon'' Grindor at TFU.info]''

===Universe (2003)===
*'''Perceptor''' (Basic, 2005)

:The ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Street Action Team is a repack of ''Energon'' Perceptor, with no changes to the contents within.

===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_Grindor.JPG|right|thumb|250px]]
*'''Scrap Iron vs Grindor''' (Mini-Con 2-pack, 2006)

: ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Grindor is a redeco of ''Energon'' Grindor in teal paint job. He can combine with both ''Cybertron'' High Wire and Sureshock to form ''Cybertron'' Perceptor. He came packaged with [[Scrap Iron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Grindor at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*In Japan, Bank is the only member of the Street Action Team not named after a Generation 1 character.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bank''' (バンク ''Banku''), '''Runway''' (''Super Link'', ランウェイ ''Ranwei'')
*''Russian:'' '''Zhernov''' (Жернов)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Daráló''' ("Grinder")

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Twins (ROTF)

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58.69.182.6: /* Dark of the Moon film */

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:''The Twins are a couple of redneck-lookin' [[Autobot|'bots]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ROTF movie SkidsMudflap bigmother.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I grabbed me a chair and said "Watch 'im, folks, 'cause he's a thoroughly dangerous man!"]]

When a [[spark]] splits into two separate sparks, the resulting two Cybertronians are considered [[twin]]s, with an incredibly close bond. One such division yielded [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], a pair of doofy-looking, hyperactive chatterboxes who refer to themselves simply as '''the Twins'''.

The inseparable pair spends more time fighting with each other than paying attention to anything going on around them. They like to think they're hard core, but when their guard drops, it turns out they're basically a couple of robot rednecks. Still, they can hold their own in a fight, and they are eager to show [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] just how skilled they are. Whether this will end up getting them killed is another question, though they have had some extremely close calls before.

Each twin can transform into smaller separate vehicles or combine for a single, more durable alternate mode.<ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.1|Skids Profile, Transformers #1 (Titan, Vol.2)]] — greatly expanded from his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|The Movie Universe]]'' bio</ref> Upon first arriving on [[Earth]], the twins took the form of a beat-up old ice cream truck,<ref>[[Alliance issue 4]]</ref> but later [[Scanning|scanned]] a couple of slick new Chevy cars for disguises.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)]]</ref>

==Fiction==

===IDW comics continuity===

[[Image:Alliance04 icecreamtruck.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Twins briefly had a [[combiner|shared alternate mode]].]]
The Twins received Optimus Prime's transmission for Autobots to come to Earth and help defend their new home from [[Decepticon]] reprisals. They met up with [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and landed near [[Mission City]], making their way to a junkyard with a homing beacon Prime's Autobots had left after the destruction of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark#Live-action_movie_universe|AllSpark]]. After a short period of training on [[Diego Garcia]], it was announced that the Twins would be joining the other new arrivals in helping to counter the Decepticon incursion in [[Shanghai]] {{storylink|Alliance issue 4}}

===Titan Magazine===

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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
After [[NEST]] was deployed to Shanghai, the Twins were the first to be deployed, patrolling the streets and taunting any hiding Decepticons to come out and "suck their popsicle". When [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] tried to make a break for it, the Twins cut him off, forcing him to turn a corner toward a dead end...and jump through an apartment building. While Arcee's components jumped through the hole he had made, the Twins decided to go around the building. However, the turn was too fast, and Mudflap lost control. Although he took full blame for screwing that up, Skids still punched him out. It's combat, what's wrong with him?!

After returning to Diego Garcia, it was decided the Twins would take separate alternate modes, and a green Beat and red Trax were provided. Both Twins were impressed, and Mudflap announced he would be taking the green. Skids disagreed, and a minor scuffle followed, as Skids called the green.

When multiple Decepticon contacts were detected on the East Coast of the [[United States of America|United States]], the Autobots immediately went to counter them without NEST. Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] went to rescue [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Mikaela Banes]], and [[Leo Spitz]] from Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. While Optimus took Sam to the nearby Pine Barrens, Bumblebee rejoined the rest of the Autobots and headed to reinforce Optimus. Unfortunately, by the time they got there, Megatron had already killed Prime, and the Twins served as escort when Bumblebee took the three teens to hide in an abandoned prison.

As Leo Spitz started to have a freak out over what was happening, Skids wondered what they would do with the "shrimp taco". Mudflap suggested they simply pop a cap in him, toss him in the trunk, and forget about him. Skids, however, didn't want Leo in ''his'' trunk. Leo told the two "bumper cars" that there would be no killing. An unimpressed Skids told him to get a haircut and whine to his boyfriend. That evening, Sam asked the Twins if they could read the symbols he was seeing. They identified them as [[Cyberglyphics|old school Cybertronian]]. Unfortunately, the Twins couldn't read the symbols, and weren't that much into reading anyway. When Leo came back, the Twins still poked fun at him, with Mudflap saying his panic attack was because he was a pussy. Leo however, knew of someone who might be able to help them, and the Twins accompanied Bumblebee and the group to [[New York City]], where the source turned out to be [[Seymour Simmons]], former agent of [[Sector Seven]], who in turn led them to [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] at the [[Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum]]. Jetfire in turn teleported the group to [[Egypt]] (an experience the Twins had no desire to repeat anytime soon), and told them of [[The Fallen]], the [[Star Harvester]] he sought, and how the [[Dynasty of Primes]] hid the [[Matrix of Leadership]] needed to activate somewhere on Earth.

As Sam continued on his quest to find the Matrix, in the hopes that it could somehow revive Optimus, the Twins continued their supporting roles. As they tried to evade some police, the Twins transformed to robot mode and hid in between some buildings. Skids described it as "blending in with the landscape, like a ninja", and Mudflap told him to shut up. As they made their way to [[Giza]], Skids continued his attempts to blend in, only to run right into Bumblebee.

Sam worked out the next clue, and the group made their way to [[Petra]]. The ruins there appeared to be a dead end, and as Sam insisted that it wasn't over yet, Mudflap openly questioned why they were still following him, as he had done nothing for them. When Skids reminded his brother that Sam had killed Megatron, Mudflap countered that he hadn't gotten the job done. As the argument grew heated, Mudflap called Skids ugly, and a brawl followed, with the Twins damaging the ruins and nearly crushing the humans in the cramped quarters. At this point, Bumblebee decided to intervene and stop the brawl...by picking the Twins up, bashing them together, and throwing them out of the ruins. However, their fight had unintended consequences, as the damage revealed the [[Tomb of the Primes]].

[[Image:ROTF Mudflap shoots Skids.jpg|thumb|right|250px| "Nobody messes with the Twins!"
"Yeah! We mess with each other instead!"]]
As the group made their way to where NEST had landed with Optimus Prime's body, Starscream began strafing their position, forcing the Twins to take Simmons and Leo away as distractions. Heading toward a quarry near the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]], the Twins witnessed Megatron order the Decepticons to begin their assault, as the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s arrived in the quarry to form [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. The Twins were initially unimpressed with the giant, until he started using his [[Vortex Grinder]] to begin pulling everything inside his mouth. And the Twins grabbed on for dear life, Mudflap lost his grip and was swallowed by Devastator. As Skids mourned his brother's presumed death, Simmons said that the only safe place was under Devastator. As the trio made their way under, Mudflap fought his way out of Devastator's face and began firing on the [[combiner]]. Skids climbed up Devastator's [[Hightower (ROTF)|left paw]] and fired a grapple for Mudflap to grab onto. Just as the Twins grabbed hold of each other, Mudflap accidentally fired his cannon right into Skids' face, knocking the two off. Fortunately, they managed to land under Devastator with the two humans. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

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===IDW post ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===
The Twins took part in an operation in [[Seattle]] which brought down the rampaging Decepticon [[Alice]]. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}} Later on, when [[Theodore Galloway]] was attacked by an [[Initiative]]-controlled [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]], Skids and Mudflap were the Autobots nearest to his location. They successfully kept Ransack occupied until NEST helicopters turned up and blew away the Decepticon. The Twins accompanied Galloway to [[Hoover Dam]], where Initiative forces had been conducting a raid. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] helped the Autobots track the Initiative to [[Crater Lake]], [[Oregon]]. The Twins were sent in from the east, and encountered a number of human combatants wielding advanced weaponry whom they disarmed. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}} When the Autobots encountered Initiative-controlled Transformers, the Twins and Sideswipe were sent to help reinforce Bumblebee's team. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 6|Nefarious #6}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
The Twins could be spotted briefly in the Autobot hangar. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|In the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|novelization]] and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic book adaptation]], [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] kills both of the twins during his rampage through NEST headquarters. However this was not seen in the film, as they were removed from the final cut.}}

==Notes==
[[Image:ROTFSmartCarTwinConcept.jpg|thumb|300px|Oh, so that explains it. They left the Smart one out of the film.]]
*The Twins' final alternate modes in the film, the Chevrolet Beat (Skids) and Chevrolet Trax (Mudflap), were designed by General Motors as small car concept vehicles. At one point in the film's pre-production, another small car, the [[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] [[wikipedia:Smart (automobile)|Smart]], was evidently considered as an option for a film character; concept art of a "third twin" based on it appears in various sections of the ''Revenge'' DVD special features, always in close proximity to concept art of Skids and Mudflap. Whether it was meant to be a third character related to Skids and Mudflap or if it was supposed to be used in place of one of them is unknown. What '''is''' known is that [[Hasbro]] has had great difficultly in the past trying to get likeness licenses from German automakers, which is probably why the vehicle/character was dropped.

*The toymakers seem to be a bit confused about the roles of The Twins in their final battle; it's Mudflap who blasts his way through Devastator's mouth and Skids who uses a grappling hook to haul his twin out of it, but this is reversed in the Fast Action Battler and Human Alliance toys, which give Skids the large arm-cannon and Mudflap the grapple. The Deluxe class toys get it right, though.

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:''The moped robot is a [[Transformer]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:MopedRobot.JPG|thumb| 210px |Kelv, one day you'll wake up in a Cybertron with wheels instead of feet, to see how I feel!]]
The '''moped robot''' was caught on camera on [[The Real Effing Deal]].

==Fiction==
=== ''Revenge of the Fallen'' franchise ===
On [[June 18]], [[2009]], [[Sharsky|Sharktron3000]] posted a short clip sent in by "leeboy92", to The Real Effing Deal. The video showed [[TheLeeboy92|leeboy92]] and his mate [[Kelv]] being surprised by the moped robot, as it transformed and fled after Kelv had been riding it in circles. Sharktron3000 reported that Kelv hadn't been seen since the incident, suggesting that the moped robot might have later returned. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

==External link==
*[http://www.therealeffingdeal.com/blog/anarchy-in-the-uk/ Anarchy in the UK] post on the Real Effing Deal.

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