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Ratchet (Movie)/toys

2011-10-22T05:38:51Z

58.69.68.195: /* Deluxe Class toys */

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Ratchet's a doctor, dammit! And has a lot of toys!
==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:LegendsRatchet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hasbro might have fixed the green color, but nobody told them to fix the hue settings for the official promo photos.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Ratchet'''

:An inexpensive, small-scale version of Ratchet, he remains relatively faithful to his vehicle mode (though highly simplified), but transforms very differently due to his simplicity. In robot mode he has a faux truck-front chest that's more faithful to the CGI design than the Voyager toy's chest, but the rest of his robot mode is (understandably) inaccurate and limited in articulation.

: His spare tire, mounted on the rear end of his roof in vehicle mode, is actually a free-spinning wheel just like the normal four (albeit with a somewhat stiffer joint), and the same size as the front wheels... meaning that, in theory, it could be used as an ''actual'' spare tire.

[[Image:Movie legends ratchet colorvariants.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He's feeling a little green around the manifolds.]]
:The original production run of the toy sported a significantly wrong shade of green. A running change variant that quickly replaced the original version corrected the error, now sporting the same shade of green as the Voyager Class toy.<ref>[http://www.thetf.net/forum_posts-TID-10086-PN-1.htm Comparison images of both color variants of Legends Ratchet]</ref> Still, the color variant was not limited to the US market, as both versions also popped up in Europe. Japan, however, got stuck with the original, off-color version.
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[[Image:Movie2007 LegendsRatchet VS Brawl.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Doctor vs. the Warrior.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2007)

:Released as part of the ''[[AllSpark Power|AllSpark Battles]]'' [[subline imprint|refresh]] of the Movie toyline, Legends class Rescue Ratchet is, naturally, a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Ratchet in his white ''Generation 1''-inspired colors. He comes packed with an all-new sculpt Legends class Brawl.
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Voyager Ratchet toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This green is both [[neon]] and [[Playskool]].]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:Voyager ''Movie'' Ratchet transforms into a [[wikipedia:Hummer_H2|AM General Hummer H2]], customised as a fire search and rescue vehicle. Ratchet is also missing significant amounts of paint applications, with unpainted wheels, emergency tools, and light details, as well as an underpainted face, resulting in a rather monochromatic toy.

:During transformation, unfolding his legs will activate his [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature, which folds out his kneepads and feet, and 'bulges' out two small panels along his inner calves. The only Autobot toy to not feature a ranged weapon, Ratchet's right forearm unfolds into an axe (based upon a weapon concept study), and the removable rollbar/roof rack can either be mounted on his left arm as a shield/claw, or stored on his back.

:Oddly, although Ratchet's thumbs are articulated, space is so restricted that they are all but useless. His left thumb can only move a millimeter due to his wrist armour getting in the way. His right thumb does have more space to move, but pushing it will invariably disengage the fold-out axe from his forearm.

:Ratchet can (loosely) attach a [[Mini-Con]] on the rollbar/roof rack, and can hold a standard weapon via the shield/claw mount.
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[[Image:Movie Voyager RescueRatchet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hasbro proving that anything looks better as a slavish G1 homage.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:Rescue Ratchet is an extensive [[redeco]] based in part upon ''Generation 1'' [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet's]] [[Marvel Comics]] appearance. Aside from the deco and name change, the toy is otherwise the same in functionality to the previous Voyager class release.

:Oddly for a deco described as being ''more'' likely for the type of vehicle, Rescue Ratchet's vehicle mode—a fire search and rescue vehicle—is prominently labeled "AMBULANCE" on the doors and the hood.

: This same deco was adapted and used as an alternate for Ratchet in the multiplayer mode for the [[Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen]] game.
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[[Image:Movie Voyager Premium Ratchet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And yet they've done nothing to put better coloring on my legs....]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Best Buy exclusive "Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:Ratchet was one of the first figures in the ''Premium Series'', released on October 16th, 2007 exclusively at Best Buy for the launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Ratchet's main plastic has been changed to a metallic yellow, with an additional coat of metallic yellow paint over the top of those parts (and others), resulting in a much more accurate colour scheme in relation to the actual ''Movie'' character and prop vehicle.

:Ratchet was presented in robot mode, within a special display package similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Even though Hasbro officially considers him as part of the Premium Series, this is not indicated anywhere on the packaging, as the Premium Series wasn't officially announced until ''after'' Ratchet and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had already been released to stores.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:FABRatchet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|An axe that shoots missiles. Seriously.]]
*'''Axe Attack Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:[[Fast Action Battlers]] Ratchet is a small, deluxe-sized figure with limited articulation and a simple transformation. He features a spring-loaded missile-firing axe, a "robot punch" [[gimmick]], and [[Automorph Technology|automorphing]]. To activate the "robot punch", one must twist and release Ratchet's torso. An inner spring will cause it to snap back to (more or less) anatomical position. His front grille can be rotated 180 degrees, which powers the automorphing feature, and causes Ratchet's front fenders, doors, and roof to separate during transformation from vehicle to robot and form his shoulders and arms (and vice versa). Unfortunately, this sacrifices [[Show-accuracy|show accuracy]], as the grille ends up ''right-side up'', while the rest of his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] cab remains upside-down.

:In vehicle mode the missile stows handily underneath Ratchet's chassis.
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[[Image:Mov2007-toy RescueTorchRatchet.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Rescue Torch Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Rescue Torch Ratchet is a Generation 1 [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]-themed redeco of Axe Attack Ratchet, with a deco similar to Voyager Class Rescue Ratchet.
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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:CyberSlammersRatchet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Even the Throttlebots didn't want me.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)

:Cyber Slammers Ratchet is a cute little super-deformed Hummer H2 that transforms into a cute little super-deformed Autobot medical officer. 'Slam' his robot mode down into van mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into vehicle mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Ratchet manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Movie TitaniumRM Ratchet.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Ratchet rejects your measly attempts to paint his face.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand

:''Titanium'' Ratchet is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. For some odd reason most of his face is left unpainted. Ratchet comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:Ratchet ROTF Legends toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Just as Don and Andrew foretold!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-07'''

:This Legends class Ratchet is a tan [[redeco]] (sigh) of Ratchet's 2007 Legends class Toy.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_deluxe_Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px|I have a waist-coat!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2009/2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-28'''
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile

:Deluxe class Ratchet is an all-new mold that is more accurate to Ratchet's final robot mode design when compared to his Voyager class toys. However, his vehicle mode has been changed to something akin to a military Humvee, albeit in Ratchet's distinctive emergency rescue regalia. This smaller vehicle mode means that his feet end up prominently sticking out from underneath the vehicle.

:He also features a new "launching [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] blast missile"-launcher weapon that resembles the arm-mounted machine gun that Ratchet uses in the films. The missile launcher weapon can also be attached to Deluxe [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], echoing the interactive features of their ''[[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|counterparts']] toys. Likewise, Lockdown's engine can plug into Ratchet's rooftop, but that looks kinda doofy.

:Ratchet's [[Mech Alive]] feature is unlocked when the missile launcher is plugged into his arm, in which gearing moves pieces into place around the weapon as it's locked into place. His chest also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like rearrangement of his chest-mounted headlights into robot mode configuration as his abdomen is pushed down into place.

:Ratchet's head had the peculiar feature of having two [[ball joint]] sockets stacked one atop the other- there was the shallow socket that his head was set at in the package which allowed superior mobility, then a deeper one that limited head movement but concealed his neck joint. The deeper socket could be used by pushing the head down. Sadly, a [[Variant|running change]] in his design eliminates one of the ball joints, making his head basically unposeable. His redecos would later continue to use this version of the mold.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Voyager_DesertRatchet_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|What the hell, Hasbro? You couldn't afford the other half of the emergency stripe?]]
*'''Desert Tracker Ratchet''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:Ratchet is a barely redecoed version of the Voyager class Ratchet toy released in 2007, the only new decos being the change of his black plastic to dark grey and a "dirt" spray on his doors and shoulders. In a probable effort to cut costs, Hasbro has removed several decos that existed on the 2007 toy, such as half of the Emergency stripe on the sides of the vehicle, the red paint for the light bar and the turn signal lights.

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[[Image:ROTFSurfaceToAirShowdown.jpg|thumb|300px|Oh. So Desert Tracker Ratchet was desert-tracking Grindor? Okay.]]
*'''Surface To Air Showdown''' (Voyager class 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack featuring Ratchet squaring off against [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], strangely reminiscent of Ratchet's fight with [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] in the [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots]] Nintendo DS game. Both toys remain unchanged from their individual retail release.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:ROTF_FAB_Ratchet_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Lol @ Voyager, I have more paint apps than you! ]]
*'''Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This toy is a redeco of the 2007 Fast Action Battlers Autobot Ratchet, now done in a sort of "impractical army" camouflage colour scheme.

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:ROTF RobotReplicas Ratchet.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Damn it Prime, I'm a doctor not a gunslinger!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:[[Robot Replicas]] Ratchet is a non-transforming, highly posable toy intended to be more accurate to Ratchet's CGI robot-mode than transforming toys are capable of. Ratchet is approximately five inches tall and features articulation at his neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and feet.

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====Titanium Series====
[[Image:TSRescueRatchet.jpg|thumb|150px|]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Blackout''' (3-inch Robot Masters multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Movie Autobot sigil display stand

:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive set features a [[redeco]]ed version of 2007's ''Titanium Series'' Ratchet in white with red detailing and an unchanged version of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:DesertDecimationRatchet.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Desert Decimation''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)

:A redeco of 2007 Legends Ratchet featuring metallic sand deco. He was only available in the [[market six]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Desert Decimation]]" 4-pack together with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010toyline_DeluxeRescueRatchet.JPG|thumb|300px|right|]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile

:Rescue Ratchet is a white and red [[redeco]] of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Ratchet. Much like the many Rescue Ratchets from the ''2007 Movie'' line, his color scheme is heavily inspired by ''Generation 1'' Ratchet's [[Marvel Comics]] appearance.
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010-toy_NightOpsRatchet.jpg|thumb|righ|300px|"A redeco that isn't white and red! THANK PRIMUS!"]]
*'''Night Ops Ratchet''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:Night Ops Ratchet is a mostly [[black repaint|black redeco]] of Voyager class Ratchet, somewhat similar to the [[#Battle Series|second RPM Ratchet]]. He is somewhat mistransformed in-package and in Hasbro's stock photos, as his windshield pieces remain over his abdomen in robot mode, not rotated around behind.

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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Ratchet_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Sigh. I bet you five bucks that it'll just be four new toys at the most and then I'll be white with red bits ''again''. Just bet you...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV16'''

:Cyberverse Ratchet is an entirely new Legion-class mold in white and light green. The new mold makes a few changes to his transformation scheme compared to the Legends version, most notably finally forming his chest from the actual front of his vehicle mode. Like the previous mold, his spare tire is the same size as his wheels and can be rotated with some effort, though the method of attachment is different. He has ball-jointed elbows (in a "lifting a dumbbell" orientation), making him one of the more articulated Legion figures. His left hand is a standard-sized clip for holding Cyberverse accessories.

[[Image:RatchetDOTMCyberverseLunarCrawler.JPG|thumb|300px|"Damnit! I'm a doctor, not an astronaut!"]]

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*'''Autobot Ratchet / Lunar Crawler''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:''
**''Number:''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV18'''
**''Accessories:'' Multi-axis repair claw, satellite dish, crawler/gun, Earth's moon

:Cyberverse Action Set Ratchet is a redeco/retool of the DOTM Legion Ratchet, now in gold and white with brown tires. The roof mounted spare tire has been replaced with a new piece featuring a [[5mm post|5mm peghole]]. He comes with the [[Lunar Crawler]] vehicle, with which he can combine in vehicle mode, as well as a much smaller crawler (as seen in the movie) which transforms into Ratchet's gun.

:Like other action sets, a removable cardboard backdrop for display is included. This time, the backdrop depicts the surface of the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], with a rover and an [[Autobot]] flag in the background.
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*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)

:The [[Walmart]] exclusive "Battle in the Moonlight" giftset includes a redeco of the single-carded Cyberverse Ratchet mold in medium green, white, and off-white. Unusually for a ''Transformers'' toyline redeco, this figure uses the exact same paint operations as the single-carded figure, just replacing black paint with grey.

:The set also included redecos of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] Action Set and Legion-class [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]].
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px|No patients? He can ''fix'' that...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA06'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power Saw

:As part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers:_Dark_of_the_Moon_%28toyline%29|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Ratchet is a brand new mold. In robot mode Ratchet has [[5mm post|5mm ports]] in each of his fists, on his back, on each of his shins, and on top of both of his shoulders. In Hummer H2 mode, he has a port in his spare tire, and the shin ports can be revealed as well as a pair of [[C joint]]s in the lightbar. As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he comes with a lever-activated flip-out spinning "Power Saw" blade weapon, that is compatible with any 5mm port.

:The Japanese ''Dark Side Moon'' release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.
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[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_SpecialistRatchet.jpg|thumb|300px|...well played, Hasbro. You win ''this'' round.]]
*'''Specialist Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Hand blaster/Double-barreled cannon

: A [[redeco]] of Ratchet that is... completely different. As a prominently labeled Rescue vehicle, he is now mostly ''red'' with ''white'' detailing, which aside from essentially reversing the color scheme of his [[Ratchet (G1)|Generation One counterpart]], is ''also'' a reference to a color scheme from his earlier movie design. He now comes with a redeco of [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]'s MechTech blaster, which converts into a double-barreled cannon when the scope is pulled.
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[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px|Put your pants back on!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile

:This redeco of Deluxe class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Ratchet is [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him [[Trans-scan|trans-scanning]] his vehicle mode. As such, the rear half of his vehicle mode (and thus, part of his robot mode) is cast in translucent plastic.
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Ratchet_DOTM_Voyager_Target.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's me again!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw

:This [[Target]]-exclusive Ratchet is a redeco of the [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Voyager class mold]] that has been used since the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' toyline]]. In this release, Ratchet is decked out in his new colour scheme for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', but is physically unchanged from previous releases.

:He comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Ratchet]]''.

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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Ratchet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*'''Ratchet''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'':

: Ratchet is a 28-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into his rescue truck mode or robot mode. In vehicle mode, his robot head peeps out behind the truck in a rather hilarious manner. He uses the same construction as the Movie [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]], and Generation 1 [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] cards.

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===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie Ratchet Allsparkblaster.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The irony that the medic gets firearm merchandise, though the weapons specialist doesn't.]]
*'''Ratchet AllSpark Blaster''' (2008)

:The Ratchet AllSpark Blaster is one of several Movie Roleplay toys. The toy consists of a blaster attached to Ratchet's (hollow) hand which a child can slip their own hand inside like a glove and wield. Pulling the trigger causes the toy to emit transformation sounds, allowing the user to transform the toy weapon from laser blaster mode to battle cannon mode, by pulling the handle on the back. Laser blaster mode features features siren and laser sounds and a "triple laser light", while the battle cannon mode has cannon blasting sounds and a "weapon-blast light".
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===Unleashed===
[[Image:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds RatchetJazz.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Their decision to light a campfire in the Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma really pissed Ratchet off......]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz''' (2008)

:The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.

:This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Central America, Australia and in Asia.
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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Ratchet screencleaner.jpg|right|105px|thumb|]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008<ref name=TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref>, this Dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Ratchet printed on the other side.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Missile Mania Board Game====
*'''Ratchet'''
: Ratchet is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Combat Series=====
[[Image:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Did anyone get the number of that hummer that ran me over?"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2009)
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

:As an [[Robot Powered Machines|RPM]], Ratchet is a non-transforming ''Hot Wheels''-scale search and rescue vehicle. Sculpted on the underside of the vehicle is Ratchet's robot mode, name and faction insignia. A variant deco featured the search and rescue emblem seen in the movie on Ratchet's doors, instead of the more common Autobot symbol.

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=====Battle Series=====
[[Image:Rotf_ratchet_rpms_nightwatch.jpg|right|250px|thumb|For when you need your emergency vehicles stealthy.]]
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*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''

:This redeco of Ratchet essentially reverses his colors, coloring him black with a green bumper and roof rack. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]].

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====Figure Collection====
[[Image:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Ratchet.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Ratchet is based on his [[#Fast_Action_Battlers|Fast Action Battlers toy]].

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Going my way?]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Megatron''' (2007)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Autobot Ratchet is a soft-plastic figurine sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style, with joints at his head and shoulders. He can place one hand on his hip and raise his thumbs-up arm for hitch-hiking fun.
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[[Image:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Infected with herpe— er, AllSpark Power.]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)

:Sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores, this release of Ratchet is a repaint of the first Robot Heroes toy. Sold with redecoed Autobot Jazz, Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Megatron, no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts an "Allspark blue" paint job, which swaps out a few of the toy's original decos with the bright blue paint instead.
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[[Image:RobotHeroes_BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|250px|thumb|right|]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)

:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], plus new figures of [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in truck mode, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] in fighter mode and Bumblebee in vehicle mode, this Ratchet Heroes figurine has the circular saw on his arm that he uses to slice off Brawl's left arm.
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[[Image:Ratchet_and_barricade_robot_heroes.jpg|thumb|250px|Oh, look at the time!]]
*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-branded ''Robot Heroes'', a new mold of Ratchet brandishing his machine gun is packaged versus a redeco of the original [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] ''Robot Heroes'' figurine.
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===Burger King===
[[Image:DOTMMerchandise-BurgerKingRatchet.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
*'''Flip-Out Ratchet''' (2011)
:A plastic Ratchet head which opens to allow a small body to flip-out, resulting in a "super-deformed" figure which is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance. He is made of glow-in-the-dark plastic with non-glowing grey paint applications.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm Ratchet at TFU.info]

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Bluestreak (G1)

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:''Bluestreak is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]. He is also known as '''Silverstreak'''.''

{{picsneeded|Needs an image of his altmode in the G1 cartoon.}}

[[Image:G1 Bluestreak boxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm f***ing PONDEROUS, man. PONDEROUS, f***in' PONDEROUS.]]
'''Bluestreak''' is a talker. He talks a lot. Any subject, any time of the day, his lips are flapping while his Autobot comrades are rolling their eyes. Could be about things on Earth, could be about things on Cybertron, could be about just about anything, but the point is, y'know, he's talking. Words are coming out of his mouth in a near constant prattling stream. Some think he's vapid, that his mouth just moves a billion times faster than his brain, if his brain is moving at all. Or they imagine that he's a fool who doesn't know when to shut up, that he drones on and on and on and on because maybe he just likes to hear himself speak or something.

His friends realize, however, that his jabbering hides a deeper pain. At the beginning of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], Bluestreak's [[Praxus|home city]] was totally destroyed by [[Decepticon]]s. He was the only survivor. It's as if by talking he tries to drown out his own fears and memories somehow. "There's some demons runnin' loose inside that boy," says [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], "and sometimes I think they grab hold of him and won't let him go." He hated war, he still does, but ever since, he's hated Decepticons even more. It is odd to see a bot of peace so willingly take up arms, but Bluestreak's got a score to settle.

Talk may be cheap, but it keeps him sane.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[Image:Bluestreakandthereshallcome.jpg|left|150px|thumb|"The War Within" forgot about this design... thankfully!]]
''Millions of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Bluestreak was escorted by [[Fusion]] on a mission to deliver shatter bombs to the Autobot military commander [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Fusion was focused on picking off the Decepticon jets which were hounding his partner when a blast from one of these Decepticons killed Fusion. Bluestreak was able to complete the mission thanks to his friend's efforts, but he swore revenge. {{storylink|And There Shall Come...a Leader!}}''

[[Image:Miragebluestreakfirst.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You can taste his sarcasm. To be fair, nobody likes Mirage.]]
Bluestreak arrived on [[Earth]] with his fellow Autobots four million years ago and remained inactive until 1984. Along with [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], Bluestreak was one of the less sympathetic of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew when it came to humans. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} In an early mission in the [[United Kingdom]], he provided covering fire for an Autobot convoy, using his sharpshooting skills to knock [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] out of the sky with '''one shot'''. Don't mess. {{storylink|Man of Iron (story)|Man of Iron}}

He suggested repairing the Ark and simply abandoning Earth's people to the Decepticons after learning that [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] had allegedly provided their foes with a fuel conversion process while he was their prisoner. Despite their conflicting views, Optimus Prime still recognized Bluestreak's skill as a sharpshooter and chose him to be one of the five Autobots recharged in the [[Chambers of Transference]], in the hopes that at least some Autobots would be at full capacity when the inevitable Decepticon attack came. When it did, Bluestreak was brazen enough to attack [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] himself, head-on. Despite their temporary victory, the battle-weary Autobots were blindsided by the returning Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who knocked them all down with a single blast. {{storylink|The Last Stand}}

Bluestreak was next seen being hung from the ceiling of the Ark, prepared by Shockwave to be used as spare parts for the next generation of Decepticons. {{storylink|The New Order}} [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], the only surviving Autobot, managed to re-secure the Ark, and Bluestreak was subsequently rebuilt. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}}

[[Image:Bumblebeebluestreakbrainstorm.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Will talk without end for forever about nothing at all, yet doesn't mention that Prowl is speaking from Ratchet's body.]] Ratchet was able to rebuild Bluestreak and the others after he retook the Ark, with help from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} During a mission to stop [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] from broadcasting a transmission to their Decepticon brethren back on Cybertron, Bluestreak was one of the first Autobots to confront the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. This effort almost ended badly when the Constructicons revealed they could merge into the mighty [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but Bluestreak and the others were saved by Huffer and the human trucker [[Bomber Bill]]. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}} It soon became apparent to the Autobots that [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s life was in danger so long as he carried the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] while the Decepticons kept hostage the head of Optimus Prime, so Bluestreak and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] were assigned to guard him. Bluestreak's embarrassing line of questioning about what [[Kiss|kissing]] entailed was interrupted when he and Bumblebee were assaulted by the Decepticon prototype warrior [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. After he suffered heavy wounds, his life was saved once again by a human; Buster Witwicky used the power of the Creation Matrix to disassemble Jetfire before their eyes. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}}

[[Image:Newyorkunderbase.jpg|right|150px|thumb|And the rest... is silence.]]
While Bluestreak and Bumblebee were helping Buster, Optimus Prime had been restored, but not without cost to the Autobot ranks. To help offset this, Bluestreak and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] assisted with the [[Rite of the Autobrand]] on Jetfire, whom Optimus Prime had recently given life. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

''During the Dinobot Hunt, Bluestreak was sent with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] to [[Doonstown]] to capture the berserk [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], but they were surprised to find Grimlock locked in battle with [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. Bluestreak was the first member of the team down, deactivated by the crazed Dinobots before he had a chance to react.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

During Grimlock's command, Bluestreak watched Grimlock fight [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] for Autobot leadership. Bluestreak left the Ark to cheer beside the other Autobots. {{storylink|Totaled!}} He battled the [[Underbase]]-empowered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in [[New York City]], but not before some choice words. Starscream noted that Bluestreak spoke "freely, but foolishly," and ended his life, and others', with little effort. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Casey Kasem]] (English), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese) [[Katsumi Suzuki]] ("Attack of the Autobots" and "Day of the Machines" only), [[Juan Cuadra]] (Latin American)

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Bluestreak was one of the original crew members of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it set off from Cybertron in search of new sources of fuel and energy. Attacked en route by the Decepticon flagship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', the Ark crashed into a volcano, and the Autobots lay dormant for millions of years. When the volcano erupted and activated [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] in 1984, Bluestreak was reformatted into a Datsun 280Z. Shortly after Hound and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] discovered [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s plans, Bluestreak was part of the Autobot battle group dispatched to follow Megatron's raid on an off-shore oil rig, despite not having been ordered to do so. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

After rescuing the humans, he was also among the Autobots who responded to the Decepticon attack on [[Sherman Dam]] and the [[ruby crystal mines of Burma]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}. Then, when the Decepticons managed to extricate themselves from the mine explosion, Bluestreak and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] took to the air and engaged in a dogfight with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. He avoided injury, but abandoned the chase when Ironhide was shot down and managed to drag his friend to safety after a water landing. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[Image:G1 Prowl Bluestreak Rollforit.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Prowl always dreads the family reunions.]]
After Megatron was seemingly lost forever inside the [[space bridge]], the Autobots thwarted an ill-planned Decepticon attack on yet another hydroelectric power plant under the command of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Chasing after the escaping Decepticons, Bluestreak managed to damage both Starscream and Thundercracker significantly with a single blast from his shoulder cannons. He and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] followed the fleeing villains to a human aircraft hangar, from which the Decepticons were scavenging parts. Bluestreak accused Starscream of having a [[manifold]] for a mouth. It was hilarious, but both Autobots were outnumbered when Soundwave unleashed Ravage. Fortunately, their human friend [[Chip Chase]] took control of Prowl's systems and sent the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

Bluestreak accompanied Ironhide, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] to Cybertron to get a [[cosmitron]] for the dying [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. He was attacked by the [[Rainmaker]]s' [[acid rain]] just outside of [[Wheeljack's workshop]] and was nearly deactivated. Once given a pep talk by [[Chip Chase]], he shot down the Rainmakers, enabling the Autobots to get the cosmitron. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} Bluestreak was present during the unveiling of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and responded in awe. Later on, he was with the Autobots during the Decepticon ambush at the [[Great Falls]]. He shot at [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], but was unable to hit him. Defeated, the Autobots were all tied up by the Decepticons. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] used Bluestreak's bolt gun to give the Autobots an instant recharge {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Bluestreak was in the Autobot group who flew with [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] to [[Peru]]. He fried Laserbeak during one of the skirmishes, and used his lights so Skyfire could see Wheeljack. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}} When the New Dinobots were created, Bluestreak was one of the Autobots selected for a mock battle against [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. He was defeated along with the rest of the group and jokingly commented on the battle saying they would have won if it was real... Maybe. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

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Bluestreak's skill as a gunner was frequently employed in combat. On one occasion, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] was trying to fly off with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], and Bluestreak was able to target and shoot one of the tin turkey's legs without hitting Spike to free him. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} When the Autobots surfed towards the Decepticons, he was the first to notice the tidal wave about to engulf the group. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}} He was present with the rest of Autobots during the staged battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

Some of Bluestreak's spare parts were used on Sparkplug's [[Autobot X]], including one of the door-wings. Later Bluestreak was one of the Autobots that went to go help Autobot Spike during his confusion. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} Bluestreak was one of the Autobots that reacted to a Decepticon attack at a mining colony and also present at the Ark when Megatron's solar needle caused an avalanche. He had to run away from a boulder to avoid being crushed by it. {{storylink|Changing Gears}} Bluestreak accompanied Optimus Prime to [[New York City]] to stop Megatron from converting the city into his base. He was the first to notice Prime's missing arm on top of the [[Empire State Building]] and later blasted a subway car piloted by Frenzy. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

[[Image:Bluestreakg1.jpg|left|240px|thumb|You get the feeling Blurr trained under this guy at some point.]]
Bluestreak was a victim of Megatron's [[personality destabilizer device]] that was placed in the Autobots' recharging chambers. Once under Decepticon control, Bluestreak attacked Bumblebee and tried to make him recharge, but was disabled by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. After regaining consciousness, he was the first to be brought back using Sparkplug's new invention, the [[attitude exchanger]]. Afterward, he accompanied Jazz and Sparkplug to return the other Autobots to normal. When they needed to get Skyfire's attention, Bluestreak fired at him with the results they wanted. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots}}

Bluestreak was present in the Ark when Cliffjumper first accused Mirage of being a traitor and also present later when Mirage was being repaired and Cliffjumper was accusing him again. {{storylink|Traitor}} Bluestreak was the second Autobot to be hit by the Immobilizer when the Autobots went to retrieve it. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}

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Bluestreak participated in the Autobot race for charity. He was hit by the [[Transfixatron]], rendering him unable to transform. Then [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] disabled him. He was later one of the first to be restored by the [[anti-transfixation grenade]]. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}} Bluestreak assisted with the Autobot attempt to recapture the irreplaceable robot ninja [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] for the famous scientist [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]] after the Decepticons turned her against humanity. Optimus Prime was insistent the Autobots not shoot or harm Nightbird, but Bluestreak saved Prime anyway from the attacking ninja by cleanly shooting Nightbird's laser sword out of her hands. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

Bluestreak was around when the Autobots were confused about who was the real Optimus Prime when Megatron's clone infiltrated the Autobot base. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} He was part of the attack against the Decepticons to try to get [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on the Autobot side. He succeeded in knocking all three seeker jets out of the sky with a missile barrage, but was later kicked down by Devastator. {{storylink|The Core}} Bluestreak suddenly appeared in the group of Autobots that attacked the Decepticons in South America. {{storylink|Microbots}} Bluestreak was present when Optimus Prime thanked Spike, Carly, and the Dinobots for what they did for the Autobots. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

Bluestreak was in the group of Autobots that responded to the distress call from the [[Haley Observatory]]. They were late and Megatron got away with the [[Voltronic Galaxer]]. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}} Bluestreak was part of the second Autobot group that tried to attack the electrum-covered Decepticons, but was defeated. He was later present in the battle at the golden lagoon, which ended in victory for the Autobots {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}} When [[Kremzeek]] attacked Bluestreak was one of the many Autobots deactivated before [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] was able to coat a few with insulating foam. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}

Bluestreak entered [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s zone defense around the football stadium, but was severely damaged and built into a throne by [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]. {{storylink|Triple Takeover}} When the Decepticons took control of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], Bluestreak left the base when the Autobots left to attack them. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

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Along with several fellow Autobots, Bluestreak participated in the [[Europa 2000]], an international charity race stretching from Paris to Istanbul. When the arrogant racing driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]] cut across Bumblebee, an indignant Bluestreak helped his understandably angry friend catch up to the American and attempt to teach him some manners. Later, after running afoul of the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], Bluestreak learned of Megatron's plan for the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]] from [[Teranova|Professor Teranova]] and deduced that the missing Autobots must have been disabled by the Stunticons. After Cahnay's car was stolen by the Decepticons to use as raw materials for a weather control machine, Bluestreak allowed the hotshot driver to race him to victory at the finish line. Together, Bluestreak, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Bumblebee headed out to confront the Decepticons, but when the Pearl was lost in a tornado, Megatron unleashed [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] onto the Autobots. Ironically, it was Cahnay who defeated Menasor by sacrificing his car, much to the Bluestreak's surprise. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}} Bluestreak was at the Autobot base after the Stunticons were captured by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year 2005, Bluestreak helped [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] move a roadblock on [[Lookout Mountain]], just before [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] crashed through it. His subsequent fate is unknown, as he and Huffer were never seen making it back to [[Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} Seeing as Huffer was confirmed dead later on, it is possible Bluestreak died too. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

{{note|The noticeable lack of shoulder cannons means the [[Character model|animation model]] used for Bluestreak's brief appearance in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' was actually Prowl's.}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====
[[Image:BinaltechStreakBoxArt.jpg|thumb|250px|Doors of silver, nerves of steel.]]
Suffering from the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] virus, Bluestreak was one of the first Autobots reconstructed using [[Binaltech]] technology. Alongside [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], he helped [[Earth Defense Command]] drive the Decepticons off of Earth. Bluestreak continued serving on Earth at Autobot City, under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s overall command. {{storylink|Binaltech Is...}}

As the conflict raged on, thanks to the time- and space-warping actions of both [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and a mysterious entity known as [[Optimus Primal|The Protector]], the events of the Binaltech conflict were branched off to become their own, distinct parallel universe (the "BT World") separate from the "mainstream" timeline. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

{{Note|At this point, the original timeline was retroactively restored and the events of the ''Story of Binaltech'' diverged into a parallel universe. Exactly how many (if any) of the events related in this section, even prior to the divergence, occurred in the original unaltered timeline are unknown.}}

When the spark of Prowl from the "BT World" was lost in interdimensional [[subspace]], it re-emerged in the mainstream timeline, and was discovered by Bluestreak and the other Autobots. Soon after, a strange energy surge came across the dimensions from the "BT World" and made contact with Prowl's spark, driving into a dangerously unstable state. To save the life of this Prowl he had never even known, Bluestreak tracked the energy back across the dimensions and traveled to the "BT World", meeting up with the local versions of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and "[[Prowl II]]" (a duplicate Prowl housing the consciousness of [[Chip Chase]]). The pair brought him back to the Autobots' headquarters, where he explained the situation to Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 1}}

Jazz used the data Bluestreak had brought with him to pinpoint the source of the energy surge. During the subsequent raid, Bluestreak and the Autobots discovered that the surge was the work of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and the [[Concurrence]], who were using a subspace node to drain energy from Prowl's spark, which they then used to power a giant robot made of synthetic [[electrum]]. Once Jazz had taken out the node, Bluestreak took down the robot with some well-placed shots. They were then contacted by [[Overdrive]] from Bluestreak's dimension, who reported that Prowl's spark had stabilized, but that it would be too dangerous to send it back through subspace unshielded. Instead, Chip's consciousness was removed from the "Prowl II" body and returned to his human frame, and the Binaltech shell was then taken back across the dimensions by Bluestreak so Prowl's spark could be implanted in it. {{storylink|Binaltech|Unfinished Business, Part 2}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
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When the Autobot/Decepticon war first erupted over 8.7 million years ago, Bluestreak's home city-state of [[Praxus]] was utterly destroyed. ''The entire population of Praxus was killed, with Bluestreak, who had been protected by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]'s troops, being the sole exception. This was a deliberate action on Megatron's part, as he wanted a sole survivor to bear witness to his power, and spread his message of terror.'' {{storylink|Hardwired}} Originally a merchant, Bluestreak then joined the Autobot army. 500,000 years later, he visited his friend [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] at the [[Vaults]] and related [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s death, {{storylink|The War Within issue 1}} and later served in the last-ditch attempt to defend [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces. {{storylink|The War Within}}

7.4 million years ago, Bluestreak remained with the Autobot faction after the apparent death of Optimus Prime. He and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] remained at [[Autobase]] while [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a task force against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. While there, they met [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and apprised him of the current situation on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages}} 1.4 million years later, Bluestreak and an Autobot/Decepticon/[[Ultracon]] force helped defend a peace ceremony at [[Tyger Pax]] from the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. They were successful against the Predacons, but soon fell before the return of Megatron, and his [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], ushering in the Age of Internment. {{storylink|War Within: The Age of Wrath}}

Bluestreak was among the crew of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crashed on [[Earth]] 4 million years ago, and awoke in 1984 to battle the Decepticons. After years of fighting, Bluestreak and the other Autobots took part in [[Operation Liberation]] in 1998, a joint human/Autobot operation that defeated and captured the Earth-bound Decepticons. However, the ''[[Ark II]]'', which was meant to convey the Autobots, the captured Decepticons, and a number of humans back to Cybertron, was sabotaged by General [[Robert Hallo]], sending Bluestreak and his comrades to the bottom of the [[Arctic Ocean]].

Bluestreak was later recovered by the sinister [[Lazarus]], and his deactivated form was used to power [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] deadly metal virus weapon, after the Decepticons broke free of Lazarus's control. By the time he was rescued by Optimus Prime, Bluestreak's energy had been almost fatally depleted. {{storylink|Prime Directive}}

''Bluestreak recovered, however, and rejoined his newly active comrades. He was with Optimus Prime and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] in Tokyo, Japan, trying to rebuild their rep with the humans when Megatron attacked. During the battle, a lattice of red and blue energy struck down from the heavens, scooping up the four Transformers and over 200 humans in the immediate area, blasting them back out into space. Their hosts were a group of enigmatic beings known as the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], who were transporting them through deep space to their base of operations, the [[Labyrinth]]. During their travels, Bluestreak was forced to experience a full-sensory recreation of Praxus, and its last hours before Megatron destroyed it. The Keepers also showed Bluestreak, for the first time, how Megatron used him as a messenger of doom. Horrified at the part he unwittingly played in the Decepticon war engine, Bluestreak swore to destroy Megatron.''

''In the Labyrinth, the Keepers forced the Transformers to participate in battledome combat, fighting alien opponents and each other, with their lives and the lives of the humans taken with them hanging in the balance. Bluestreak and Jazz were forced to fight each other to the death amidst a random assortment of humans, held in place around the battledome by the Keepers' power. Failure to continue the battle resulted in a "penalty", where the Keepers would callously murder the humans to keep the Autobots fighting, but the fighting itself was just as potentially dangerous for the civilians in the arena. The battle only ended when Bluestreak deliberately took a critical blast from Jazz's [[photon rifle]] in order to save one of the humans from certain death. The Keepers forced Jazz to finish the job, executing his friend at point blank range to avoid any additional deaths. Bluestreak died consoling Jazz that he had done the right thing.'''

''But he did not die for long. After the Keepers were revealed as vast techno-organic lifeforms, Optimus Prime was able to manipulate the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to help bring him, Megatron, Jazz and the surviving humans back home. Unfortunately, the Keepers came too, having assembled a menagerie of host bodies for themselves in order to more directly interact with other beings. One of those host bodies was Bluestreak's animated corpse. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

When Shockwave came to Earth and announced that the Autobot/Decepticon wars were over and that the two factions had been united, Bluestreak was more than skeptical, suggesting it was a trick. The memory of his destroyed home-city still haunted him, and he would not believe the same beings who killed innocents could change their ways. His views clashed those of with [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], who did not see the point in fighting wars that had been ended. {{storylink|New World Order}} Despite his objections, Bluestreak was among the Autobots who joined Optimus Prime in surrendering to Shockwave's lieutenant, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Ferried back to Cybertron by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Bluestreak and the others were imprisoned and scheduled for execution, but were freed by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and taken to an underground hideout. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} He fought in the battle to retake Iacon and witnessed Shockwave activating the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Victorious, Bluestreak and his comrades began to rebuild their planet. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Shortly after Ultra Magnus recovered from injuries he suffered when the Autobots overthrew Shockwave, Bluestreak and the rest of the Ark's crew were approached by Prowl about returning to Earth. {{storylink|Original Sin}} Prowl wanted to establish a more permanent Autobot presence on Earth, due in part to some curious data he had come across while researching the clone entity known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. Bluestreak was by far the most talkative of the Autobots at the meeting, weighing in on both sides of the discussion as the debate over returning raged back and forth. Unfortunately for Bluestreak, no one was listening to a word he said. {{storylink|Atonement}} Prowl eventually convinced all of the Ark's crew to return with him and begin construction of [[Autobot City]] on Earth, and they departed from Cybertron shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
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Bluestreak was among the deactivated Transformers found, rebuilt and reprogrammed by [[Cobra]], who proceeded to use the alien robots for their plan to conquer the world. Along with Prowl, Bluestreak now transformed into a Cobra [[Firebat]] jet, but was eventually freed from the humans' control by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack's]] tampering. Joining Prowl, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], he confronted [[Cobra Commander]] and fought against his [[S.N.A.K.E.]] guards. Bluestreak was horrified when [[Storm Shadow]] killed Trailbreaker during the fight, but the shock quickly turned to anger, and he and his comrades attacked the human and ripped his mech apart. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} Bluestreak was later seen fighting Decepticon [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in the sky when the [[SPS Satellite]] went out of control and started firing at [[Cobra Island]] randomly. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

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===IDW ''Hearts of Steel'' comics===
Bluestreak was among the Autobot forces who fought the Decepticons on Earth in the distant past until an incoming ice age threatened to deactivate all the Transformers. Both sides went into hiding underground until the danger had passed, remaining in stasis until the mid-19th century. When they woke up, the war against the Decepticons started anew, though Bluestreak was not seen partaking in any of the action. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}}

=== IDW comics continuity ===
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Early in the Cybertronian civil war, Bluestreak was part of an extraction team led by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] that retrieved a damaged Jazz and Tracks from their skirmishing with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. Bluestreak's sharpshooting skills took out [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] just in time to keep Jazz on-line. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Silverstreak would become the longest-standing patient of Autobot psycho-analyst [[Rung]], presumably due to his survivor's guilt over the destruction of [[Praxus]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

Four million years ago, <strike>Bluestreak</strike> <strike>Silverstreak</strike> good ol' Streak was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots successfully prevented a supply of energon from reaching the enemy camp. He was too busy getting drunk on energon to really heed [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s security concerns about a [[Axer|suspicious-looking Autobot]] at the party. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

Roughly 500 years ago, Bluestreak was on Blaster's orbital array during the Decepticons' post-[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] advance, shortly before the planet was abandoned, and fought against their final big push. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Much later, Bluestreak was in command of the Autobot tactical response unit, seen briefly on the Autobots' orbital command hub. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1}} On [[Varas Centralus]], in the Kol system, Bluestreak's unit was joined by the [[Wrecker]]s during Phase Six. The Wreckers assaulted the Decepticon [[Infiltration protocol|siege mode armature]], but Bluestreak kept his own squad out of the fighting, citing the planet as a lost cause. [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] attempted to talk Bluestreak into attacking the Decepticons with the Wreckers, before Springer's crew were pulled from Varas Centralus to deal with the crisis created by the revival of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. The final fate of Varas Centralus is unknown, but probably could be categorized as "not good". {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2}}

Bluestreak later returned to [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]] in order to greet [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] personally upon his revival. Because he had been present on the orbital array when Blaster was first attacked and went missing centuries ago, however, Bluestreak was one of the Autobots (along with [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and Mirage) suspected of trying to assassinate Blaster. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

[[Image:IdwBluestreakSilverstreak.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Oh, come on!]]

At some point, Bluestreak changed his name to "Silverstreak" and ended up on Earth. He was among the Autobots who grew sick of hiding on the planet and joined [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] when he defected. {{storylink|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Despite this, he was seen with the Autobots who stayed behind, cheering for [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] when he was chosen to lead them. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}} Silverstreak helped with the construction of the space cruiser alongside Hot Rod and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s united faction. {{storylink|Seasons in Flight}}

{{note|Bluestreak's appearance in [[The Transformers: Bumblebee]] may simply be an error. Another possibility, though less likely, is that Bluestreak and Silverstreak are two different characters in IDW, much like Bumblebee and [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]] or [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].}}

Like many Autobots, Silverstreak had some difficulties working with the Decepticons. He got suspicious when Swindle and the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] spent so much time working to repair [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], the latest Decepticon they had rescued from [[Skywatch]]. Hot Rod (now calling himself "Rodimus") told him to let the old mistrust between the factions go, but Silverstreak proved to have good instincts—Swindle had installed combiner technology in the Stunticons, creating the menace of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] which he turned against their new Autobot "comrades". {{storylink|Enemies of the System}} After Menasor was defeated, Silverstreak chastized Rodimus for failing to predict someone named "Swindle" might be less than trustworthy. As Rodimus fled Earth in Ultra Magnus's shuttle, Silverstreak, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and the rest of the splinter faction apparently rejoined Bumblebee and the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Earthworks}}

After the Autobot factions reunited, they formed an alliance with Skywatch. When the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] were causing trouble in [[South Korea]], several Autobots were sent to fight them while Silverstreak was left behind in a Skywatch hangar, where he was forced to listen to [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] complain about not being picked. He decided to give his "unpleasant" comrade some constructive criticism, telling him that nobody likes angry and moping whiners. On the other hand, everybody loves optimists, like for example Silverstreak! Somehow, this didn't improve Brawn's mood any, so Silverstreak went back to drinking with [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"}} When the Autobots in Korea were faced with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], Silverstreak was horrified that he couldn't help them, and asked [[Kyle Pennington|Pennington]] what a "nightmare" was so that he could properly compare the situation to one. The battle was eventually won, though it led to the secret Autobot-Skywatch alliance getting revealed to the world. Silverstreak and Brawn stood by Bumblebee as he tried to calm the human crowds, but failed to protect him from a human assassin with an energy gun. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"}}

Things only went downhill from there. The human riots continued, the energy gun appeared to be none other than Megatron himself, the plane carrying the Korea team home was shot down, and finally the Decepticons returned to Earth and attacked the Skywatch base where Silverstreak and the others were based. The Autobots were incapacitated by [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s sonic attacks and failed to stop the Decepticons from freeing their captured brethren. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man}} Ultra Magnus took command and had the base evacuated, though Silverstreak worried about moving an injured Pennington around. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon}} As they fled towards [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], the Autobots were attacked by more angry humans with energy guns (now known to only be replicas of Megatron's alternate mode) and Silverstreak sustained damage to a tire. Then things went downhill again, with Megatron himself showing up in a new, more powerful form and defeating the entire Autobot convoy single-handedly. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies}}

The injured Autobots were dumped in [[Albuquerque]] to be held hostage by additional armed, paranoid humans. They were saved, but at the cost of Jazz killing one of the humans, which only served to further ruin their reputation amongst humanity. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome}}

Some six weeks later, Silverstreak was shocked to learn that Rodimus had returned to Earth with the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and several Autobots who were thought dead or long lost, and brought these news to a repaired Bumblebee. After relaxing with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], he joined the rest of the Autobots in volunteering to return to Cybertron and fight [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix}}

On the way home, Silverstreak listened to Ironhide tell the story about the time he met [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===

Silverstreak and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were unwittingly both chasing the same Decepticon, the [[Triple Changer]] [[Octane]]. Once he revealed himself, the two Autobots teamed up against Octane. Silverstreak got buried face-first in the fight, but Sideswipe drove off their attacker. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 6|Henkei! Henkei! #6}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Bluestreak could come to Optimus Prime's aid, helping him navigate more quickly through the Decepticons' maze-like base. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1 bluestreak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I know I don't wear much blue, but if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

: The original Bluestreak toy was based on the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Fairlady Z" toy and transforms into an accurate replica of a [[wikipedia:Nissan_280ZX|Datsun Fairlady Z]]. The all-silver deco for the mold was unique to its ''Transformers'' release, not a carry-over from ''Diaclone'' <ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia042/index.html Fairlady Z at diaclone.net] (Japanese)</ref> though it was heavily based on the second version of his ''Diaclone toy''. Reused photography and artwork of Bluestreak's Diaclone incarnation led to considerable confusion in that it retained a blue and gray paint scheme not seen in the American toyline. The doors can open in car mode, but the vehicle mode lacks any kind of automotive interior. As with most Generation 1 toys of the time, he was constructed partially of die-cast metal and had rubber tires.

: In robot mode, Bluestreak has the classic "car hood-chest" design also featured on fellow Autobots like [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and is armed with a vacuum-metalized laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can each fire one of the three included projectiles.

: This mold was retooled to make [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]].

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

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[[Image:G1toy anime streak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Streak (anime version)''' (December 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

: An [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[e-Hobby]] shop, this version of Bluestreak was sold bundled in a set, though not packaged together, with a gold-plated version of [[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]. Often called "Anime Streak" by fans and collectors, this toy used the color scheme from the second version of his ''Diaclone'' toy (which was used as the basis for his cartoon and comic character model), with a black roof and hood instead of the original Transformer toy's silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Anime Streak at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Chrome}}[[Image:G1Chromestreak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I come in every color except blue.]]
* '''Streak Silver Chrome''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 x missiles

: Also an e-Hobby-exclusive, this version of Bluestreak was almost entirely vacuum-metalized, much like the gold-plated Jazz, but in silver. Like the gold Jazz, the Chrome Streak emulated a "campaign car" prize item from the original ''Diaclone'' line. <ref>[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_frame.php?art=Chromestreak Article Chromestreak at TF-1.com]</ref>

: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[September 26]], and orders were shipped out in December.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ChromeBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Chrome Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Commemorative Series===
{{anchor|TRUComm}}[[Image:G1toy commemorative silverstreak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Silverstreak''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, left & right missile launchers, 3 missiles

: Bluestreak was released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s Toys "R" Us-[[exclusive]] "[[Commemorative Series]]" range of reissues in the same colours as his original 1980s release, although his packaging pictures depict Takara's "Anime Streak" version. For this release, he was redubbed "Silverstreak" due to Hasbro's apparent inability to secure the [[trademark]] for the name "Bluestreak". Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the springs in his rocket launchers were removed, and because of changes in the plastics used, his laser rifle and projectiles were not vacuum-metalized, instead being cast in more durable matte-black plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Silverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on Commemorative Series Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Alternators===
[[Image:AlternatorsSilverstreak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Why did the [[Smokescreen (G1)|other guy]] get to be blue?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

: The second Subaru Impreza toy released in the ''[[Alternators]]'' line was actually the first to be developed, but due to marketing suggestions, the more eye-catching Smokescreen was released first. Silverstreak transforms into a very accurate and fully-licensed silver 2003 [[wikipedia:Subaru_Impreza_WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]], with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering (not connected to the steering wheel, though) and rubber tires.

: His robot mode is based upon his original toy as well as his cartoon model, but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with the [[retool]] of ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen.

: Unusual for an ''Alternators'' release, Silverstreak was fully painted silver, similar to his ''Binaltech'' release. The silver paint on Silverstreak is more flat compared to the sparkled paint of the Binaltech version.

: The first shipment of the Alternator version used the right-side steering like the Japanese release. Soon afterwards, a modified version was released with the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle.

: This mold was also used to make [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] and ''[[Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Bluestreak BT19.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Finally! I became blue at last. [[:Image:Titanium RM Smokescreen.jpg|Wait a minute]].]]
*'''Bluestreak''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Intercooler/beam rifle

: One of the initial releases of the reborn ''Binaltech'' line, Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Binaltech'' Silverstreak, using the "civilian" model of Subaru. As his name suggests, Bluestreak's body is almost completely blue... making him look suspiciously like a de-sponsored Smokescreen.

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===Universe===
[[Image:UniverseSilverstreakSpy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|New name, old colors]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Spy Changer, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle

: A redeco and slight retool of ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]], ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Silverstreak is based upon his pre-G1 release "blue" color scheme, with a silver hood. He is armed with a small gun that is disguised as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

: The original release of this toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''Universe'' cards.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpySilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:STFStreak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not even the tiniest bit of blue]]
*'''Streak''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GTF X-3'''

: A retool of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Prowl, STF Streak is a much simplified, much smaller replica of his original toy. Although resembling his original Generation 1 form, he has less articulation and his wheels do not roll. Streak was one of two [[chase figure]]s in the second wave of the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestBluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on "Smallest" Streak at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Universe2008 Silverstreak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Are you sure you're not [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]?]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' "Volt Beam Blaster"

:Part of the third wave of [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxes, Silverstreak is a retool and redeco of the [[Prowl (G1)|2008 ''Universe'' Prowl]], transforming into a modified [[wikipedia:Nissan_350Z|Nissan 350Z]]. He features twin non-removable and non-firing "rocket launchers" that can swing over his robot-mode shoulders. His fold-out "Volt Beam Blaster" stores in the car mode's undersides.

:As with several recent ''Transformers'' vehicles with a metallic silver body colour, ''Universe'' Silverstreak's silver car body panels are painted metallic silver rather than being left as bare silver plastic.

: This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]], while the original Prowl mold was used for ''[[Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverstreak/silverstreak.htm More information on ''Universe'' Silverstreak at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Streak toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Silver paint ''and'' silver chrome? Damn.]]
*'''Streak''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Volt Beam Blaster"

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of ''Universe'' Silverstreak is a redeco of the original, swapping the black plastic on his hood and paint applications on his roof with dark gray, the maroon plastic to bright red, changing the red on the wheels to dark gray, as well as adding [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver on his Volt Beam Blaster, his shoulder rocket launchers and his spoiler. His face was also changed from white to silver, the blue on his waist to silver, and the Autobot symbol on his chest is smaller on the Henkei release. In some versions of this toy, the windows have a more transparent clarity and consistency than the somewhat foggy application used for the Universe version, although some have both foggy and transparent variants.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:StealthForce_Silverstreak_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Oh god, someone's mutilated him!]]
*'''Silverstreak''' (Basic, 2010)

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Silverstreak is part of the "Stealth Force" subline, consisting of vehicles without robot modes, but with plenty of flip-out panels with hidden weapons. The toy is a silver sports car similar to ''Universe'' Silverstreak's modified Nissan 350Z altmode, and features non-firing weapons in its hood, trunk and doors.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_bluestreak.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
*'''Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game''' (board game, 1986)
:Bluestreak was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Bluestreak was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Bluestreak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the "Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game", and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Bluestreak''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''23'''
:The Bluestreak 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. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm More information on Decoy Bluestreak at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Bluestreak statue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stop! or my mouth will shoot...off.]]
* '''Bluestreak''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Bluestreak was sculpted by [[Mark Wong|Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 250 pieces. Bluestreak, along with his "brothers" [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer Toyrocket.com. The bust features Bluestreak's beam rifle and twin missile launchers. The missile launchers can be attached via magnets on either side of his head. The missile launchers given to Bluestreak closely match Smokescreen's animation model rather than his own. It is unknown if this change was intentional or a mistake.
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==Notes==
[[Image:Bluebluestreak.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sadly, we can't just put this note in the "Does not exist" category.]]
* One of the longest-running [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|myths about Transformers]] is the existence of the "blue-sided Bluestreak". This misconception has its origins in Bluestreak's [[Package art|box art]] and [[Instructions|instruction sheet]], as well as the original 1984 [[Catalog|toy catalogs]],<ref>[http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/generationone_catalogue/84a_catalog.jpg Transformers catalog, circa 1984 (Autobots)]</ref> all of which used the blue-sided ''[[Diaclone|Diaclone]]'' variant of the Fairlady mold. No sealed samples of the blue-sided Bluestreak in a ''Transformers'' box have ''ever'' been found. Oddly enough, numerous other Transformers toys from that era were depicted in both catalogues and packaging art with colors they were never released in —[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], for example— yet Bluestreak is the only one to be (mis)remembered in this manner, perhaps because his name is Bluestreak, so he had to have been blue, right?

* Compounding the confusion, a second Diaclone variant exists, with a black hood and silver sides. Oddly, it does not seem as sought after as the blue side variant, despiting being less common ''and'' the basis for Bluestreak's animation model (and thus more screen accurate).

* In recent years, toys based on the Bluestreak character were renamed "Silverstreak" for [[trademark]] reasons, because a company named Gendron held the trademark for "Toledo 'Blue Streak'" in the "toys" category until 2009. While Hasbro regained the trademark and released a ''[[Speed Stars]]'' [[Bluestreak (Speed Stars)|Bluestreak]] toy in 2010, the "Stealth Force" toy of Generation 1 Bluestreak released around the same time remained "Silverstreak".

* [[Aaron Archer]], as Orson, when asked about the ''[[Commemorative Series]]'' Silverstreak's deco, said the figure was based on the 1984 version of the figure rather than the 2002 [[e-Hobby]] "Streak" release due to his desire to give collectors a version closer to the one released in 1984. While this is most likely true, it may also have to do with [[Hasbro]]'s inability or desire not to release figures too similar to e-Hobby exclusives, thus a required change for Silverstreak from e-Hobby Streak.

* The deco for Hasbro's retool of the ''[[Alternators]]'' Acura RSX mold was originally designed with Bluestreak in mind, specifically the original Diaclone deco mentioned above. Early leaked packaging samples even sported an abbreviated form of the name "Bluestreak" on their license plates. Ultimately, however, Hasbro decided to rename the toy and release it as "[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]" instead, possibly because they already had a representation of the Bluestreak character in the ''Alternators'' line (Silverstreak).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Streak''' (ストリーク ''Sutorīku'')
*''French:'' '''Jaseur''' (Canada, "Chatty")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kékvillám''' ("Blue Lightning")
*''Italian:'' '''Ariete''' ("Ram")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Raio Azul''' (Portugal comic, "Blue Ray"), '''Raio''' (Brazil comic, "Ray")
*''Russian:'' '''Molnievik''' (Молниевик, "Lightning-Maker")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Bluestreak ToyBin Bluestreak Toy Gallery]
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm Bluestreak at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Bluestreak Bluestreak's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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[[Image:VictoryMicroCriminalsEp18.jpg|right|500px|thumb|What do any of us turn into?]]
A "'''generic'''" is the fan-coined, unofficial term for any unnamed background [[Transformer]] that is clearly not intended to represent any previously existing and named toy/character. Generics are frequently used to fill out crowd scenes and battles, and often employ repeated standardized designs (especially in the older material such as the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]).

It is rare that a generic gets a speaking part, but it has happened from time to time. However, if the character is given a name they cease to be a generic and becomes a regular old character (see [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] for an example of such an apotheosis).

== Notable generics==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Image:GenericDecepticons MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure the Decepticons were cheating.]]
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.

*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] - At times, there were more than three. Though to be fair, it's speculated that Reflector was just one guy who could clone himself...

* Rumble/Frenzy body types. Just look at the picture to the right.

*[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.

*Paradrons - The entire population of [[Paradron]] save for [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] were generics, especially their [[Paradron Medic|medics]].

*The "historic footage" from "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]" features a [[Early war history records Transformers|large number of generics]] with completely made-up character models. Some of these models later show up again in "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]", "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]" and even ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]''.

=== Marvel comics ===
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[[Image:Generic decepticons marvel 1.jpg|thumb|210px|left|Optimus Prime? Who's that meant to be?]]
* The [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the Marvel comic featured a very high proportion of generic characters - probably more than any issue of a Transformers comic since. Many of these were recycled from existing character models and some may be simple coloring errors, though a generic that resembles a miscolored [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] leading the Decepticons' assault on the Ark may take more explaining. A number of the generics in battle scenes tote weapons like [[Ion blaster]]s and [[Fusion cannon]]s.

* ''A generic Decepticon technician of a standard design originally created by [[Will Simpson]] for [[Resurrection!|issue #103]] was forcibly upgraded into a [[Straxus (G1)|clone of Megatron]].''

* ''[[Dan Reed]] drew hundreds of generic "zombie" Transformers for the stories "[[City of Fear!]]" and "[[Legion of the Lost!]]"''

===Beast Wars===
[[Image:Agendapt1 generic Predacons.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Wheeeee, best slide ''EVER''!]]
*Numerous generic [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were seen being jostled within [[Predacon Command Outpost One]] when the station was struck by the [[transwarp wavefront]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

=== Beast Machines ===
* Generation 1 [[character model]]s created for the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]" were modified to represent various generic Cybertronian citizens who were infected with Megatron's transformation lock virus.
* A [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] character model appears in [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]'s flashback. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit|Forbidden Fruit}}
* A [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] character model shows up as a corpse in a Vehicon factory. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery}}

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[[Image:Bm soundwave.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Soundwave? Never heard of that guy.]]
[[Image:ProwlMaybe BM.jpg|thumb|center|200px|And at long last we have found ''[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]''!]]
}}

=== Armada ===
[[Image:Prominent generic.png|left|100px|thumb|"I had a bigger role than Overload!"]]
* Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out using Generation 1 cartoon character models, creating several odd instances of classic characters getting remarkably awkward (and often randomly-colored) cameos. (For example, ''Hound is on the side of the Decepticons''. Not to mention a purple Powerglide)

* Depending on who was animating the episode, the masses of [[Mini-Con]]s combined toy-characters with either randomly-colored toy-based models or entirely-new designs... or, in one notable instance, [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s character model!

=== Energon ===
[[Image:EnergonGeneric.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"Absolutely, positively not made of the corpses of other more important characters, SIR!"]]
* Due to the computer generated nature of the graphics, both Autobot and Decepticon forces were filled out with generics assembled from parts of other existing or unused character models. [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]'s original "Wing Dagger" form is one such example of a mixed-and-matched generic character model.

=== Cybertron ===
* Most of the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s were generics, using slightly varied models. Nearly all of these clearly seen looked like their alternate modes were jets or starfighters of varying sort, and almost certainly Cybertronian in origin. They mainly served to be beaten up, and some possibly slagged, by the Autobots, but they did prove helpful in the final struggle.
* Many of the civilian Transformers were generic also, at least two being based off of [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] and several being based off of [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]]. Others were more varied, as with the ancient Decepticons. These featured alternate modes used by characters in previous series, with a few new things, such as a bus and jetliners, being thrown in. It is noteworthy that none of these were ever seen in robot mode, save as silhouettes in "[[Fallen (episode)|Fallen]]". The generic Ancient Decepticons, in contrast, were not seen in vehicle mode, save perhaps for a few brief glimpses.
* In a flashback shot in "[[Honor]]" and in a present-day scene in "[[Challenge]]" various generic [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] natives were shown in beast mode. These beast modes included various dinosaurs, a lobster-alt body type shared by at least two, and another shared body type that transformed into an owl.

=== Devil's Due comics ===
[[Image:Joetfii 03a.jpg|left|150px|thumb|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]
* After the events of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]] left the Decepticons short on troops, in [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.
* Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" composed of a mix of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Energon Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Armada Megatron]], and topped with [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]]'s head, who appeared on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|#3]] (as seen to the left). Part of him was shown in the cliffhanger of issue 2, but despite his appearance on the cover, he did did not appear in the following issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)|Ravages]], [[Sweep|Sweeps]] and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage.
* At the series' conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medics|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

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=== Animated ===
Many unnamed generic Decepticons appear at Megatron's funeral in [[Dispatches]].
[[Image:Animated females.jpg|thumb|178px|Because of the [[AllSpark Almanac]]s, we didn't stay unnamed for long.]]
In Season 3, many Generics flesh out crowd scenes. Normally these Generics are just randomly colored characters, but sometimes they have [[Bumper (Animated)|new heads]] and [[Tap-Out (Animated)|posture]], or sometimes even a [[Glyph (Animated)|new gender]]! This is especially noticeable in "[[Decepticon Air]]", "[[This Is Why I Hate Machines]]" and "[[Endgame, Part II]]".
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=== Live-action movie continuity===
[[Image:ROTF Protoform army.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Those who didn't fancy fighting nude had to [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|borrow]] [[Long Haul (ROTF)|others']] [[Scrapper (ROTF)|clothes]].]]
Perhaps as an homage to the franchise's long history of generic background characters, or perhaps just to save time, [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] added many re-used and re-colored characters into the backgrounds of the larger battle scenes featured in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
*A [[protoform]] army with heads resembling [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].
*The [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]], [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]], [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] appeared in more than one place simultaneously, creating generics.
*A [[Buffalo MPV Decepticon]] resembling [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the [[Transformers (2007)|first movie]].
*Hundreds of [[Dynasty of Primes|Prime]] lookalikes during the battle of 17,000 B.C.
{{note| Despite having a recycled character model, [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] presence in the toyline establishes his continuing [[Seeker (body-type)|an age old custom]] rather than being a generic. The same reasoning can be applied to Demolishor and [[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]].}}
* A Scrapper is seen in [[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]] when [[Optimus Prime (Movie) |Optimus Prime]] charges down the street and slashes him with his [[Energon Sword]].

==External links==
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/pages/generics.htm Generics at the Obscure Transformers Website]
*[http://www.insecticons.com/screencapsarm/s-npcs.html Armada Background Characters at insecticons.com]

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Toys"R"Us

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58.69.68.195: /* Dark of the Moon */

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'''Toys"R"Us''', spelled "ToysЯUs" with a reversed "Я" in the official company logo (previously Toys"Я"Us), is one of the world's biggest toy retailer chains, based in the [[United States]] but with branches in many other countries.

Over the years, they have carried a lot of [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' [[toy]]s, in addition to the regular mass retail releases. Many of those exclusives have been carried not only by US retailers, but also by international Toys"R"Us branches.

[[Japan]] also has its own Toys"R"Us branch, which has its own exclusive toys from [[Takara]], independent of the toys [[Hasbro]] provides Western Toys"R"Us stores with.

==List of Toys"R"Us exclusive toys (Western market)==
===[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]===
*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Air Attack Optimus Primal]]
*[[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]

===[[Commemorative Series]]===
{{Note|The entire ''Commemorative Series'' toyline was originally intended to be exclusively available from Toys"R"Us stores. However, two toys from the later series were ultimately made available through other venues, at least for the United States market.}}
'''Series I'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Major]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]
'''Series II'''
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] with [[Apex Bomber|Apex Armor]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
'''Series III'''
*[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
'''Series IV'''
*[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
'''Series V'''
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Autobot Tracks]]
'''Series VI'''
*[[Grapple|Autobot Grapple]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
'''Series VII'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]]
'''Series VIII'''
*[[Skids (G1)|Autobot Skids]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Side Swipe]]
{{note|Side Swipe was only available at Toys"R"Us stores in Canada and Australia. He was planned to be released together with Skids in the USA, but was never shipped to stores. Eventually, he was made available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive instead.}}
'''Series IX'''
*[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]

===[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]===
* [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] & [[Sea Mini-Con Team]] six-pack, contains:
** [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]]
** [[Iceberg]]
** [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]]
** [[Oceanglide]]
** [[Stormcloud (Armada)|Stormcloud]]
** [[Waterlog (Armada)|Waterlog]]
* [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Road Wrecker Mini-Con Team]] & [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]] six-pack, contains:
** [[Buzzsaw (Armada)|Buzzsaw]]
** [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]]
** [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]
** [[Broadside (Armada)|Broadside]]
** [[Fetch]]
** [[Scattor (Armada)|Scattor]]
* [[Race Mini-Con Team]] & [[Space Mini-Con Team]] six-pack, contains:
** [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]]
** [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]
** [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]
** [[Astroscope]]
** [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]]
** [[Sky Blast]]
{{Note|Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' releases. Desipte the name on the packaging, the "Road Wrecker Team" actually used the toys' original Destruction Team colors. The Road Wrecker/Night Attack Team and Race/Space Team packs were also available at [[Walmart]] stores.}}
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Powerlinx Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] two-pack
{{Note|These were the smaller molds for both characters that were available as mass retail releases in Japan.}}

===[[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe (2003)]]===
* [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] with [[Air Military Mini-Con Team]]
===[[Alternators]]===
There was a "Mega Alternators" assortment carried by Toys"R"Us... which ultimately turned out to be merely shrinkwrapped combos of single Alternators releases. The most common combination was [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]], but Smokescreen/[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], Smokescreen/[[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] and even Smokescreen/Smokescreen combos have been found as well.

===[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]===
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] vs. [[Vector Prime]] two-pack
{{note|Starscream was a redeco of the Voyager Class Starscream mold that was otherwise only available in Japan. Vector Prime, on the other hand, was identical to his single [[Hasbro]] release.}}

===[[Titanium Series]]===
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''G1'' Optimus Prime]] & [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|''G1'' Bumblebee]] two-pack (3" Robot Masters, metallic [[redeco]]s)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Optimus Prime]] & [[Megatron (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Megatron]] two-pack (6" Cybertron Heroes)
* [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Grimlock]] (6" Cybertron Heroes)
* [[Prowl (G1)/toys|''War Within'' Prowl]] (6" Cybertron Heroes)

===[[Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]===
* [[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]] vs. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] two-pack

===[[Classics (2006)]]===
*[[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] (Commemorative Edition)

===[[Movie (toyline)|Movie (2007)]]===
* [[Wingblade]]
* [[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]]
* [[Inferno (Movie)|Inferno]]
* [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]]
* Decepticon Desert Attack two-pack, contains:
** [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Voyager Class)
** [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] (Deluxe Class)
{{Note|These two toys are unchanged from their single releases.}}
* Battle for the Allspark six-pack, contains:
** [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Legends Class)
** [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (Legends Class)
** [[Jazz (Movie)|Autobot Jazz]] (Legends Class)
** [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] (Legends Class)
** [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] (Legends Class)
** [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (Legends Class)
{{Note|These six toys are unchanged from their single releases.}}

===[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]===
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (Leader Class) with "Super Value" [[Activators]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (Leader Class) with "Super Value" [[Activators]] [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
{{Note|These toys were unchanged from their single releases.}}
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Autobot Ratchet]] & [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] two-pack (Deluxe Class)
{{Note|These two toys were unchanged from their single releases. This two-pack was not available at North American stores, but was available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany.}}
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Cybertron Mode Ratchet]]
{{Note|The above two toys were originally scheduled for mass retail.}}
*[[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Minor]]
*[[Ironhide (Animated)|Cybertron Mode Ironhide]]

===[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe (2008)]]===
* [[Unicron]] (almost unchanged from the ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' release)
* [[Darkwing|Darkwind]]
* [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]
* [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] three-pack (Commemorative Edition), contains:
** [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
** [[Shrapnel (G1)|Sharpshot]]
** [[Bombshell (G1)|Hardshell]]
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (Commemorative Edition)

===[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]===
* Master of [[Metallikato]]: [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]] vs. [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Rescue Ratchet]] vs. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] vs. [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] (Titanium Series)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Offroad Ironhide]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Deep Desert Brawl]] (Titanium Series)
* Back Road Brawl: [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] vs. [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
* Gathering at the Nemesis: [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]], [[The Fallen]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Autobot Wheelie]] vs. [[Sideways (ROTF)|Decepticon Sideways]] two-pack
{{Note|These two toys were unchanged from their single releases. This two-pack was not available at North American stores, but was available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in the United Kingdom and Germany. The two-pack was given a mass retail release in Australia, or at least turned up in a few different stores.}}

*Shanghai Showdown: [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] versus [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] (ice cream truck)

===[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]]===
*[[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] (Legends class)
:*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]]
:*[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]]
:*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]]
:*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]]
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]
:*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]]

*"Rampage Among The Ruins" three pack includes:
:*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage (Deluxe class)]]
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee (Deluxe class Cannon Bumblebee redeco)]]
:*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage (Deluxe class redeco)]]

===[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]===
'''Mission Earth'''
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Toys"R"Us exclusive Scan Series Ironhide]]
*The Scan Series (each sold separately)
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]] (Deluxe Class)
:*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]] (Deluxe Class)
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]] (Deluxe Class)
:*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]] (Deluxe Class)

*"Bumblebee / Starscream" 4-pack contains:
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] redeco)
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco/retool)
:*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Movie (toyline)|''Transformers'']] Legends Class redeco/retool)
:*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] Legends Class redeco)

*"Cybertronian Warriors Pack" contains:
:*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]](battle damaged redeco of Cyberverse Action Set Bumblebee)
::* Mobile Battle Bunker (grey redeco)
:*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (black and copper redeco of Cyberverse Commander Ironhide)
:*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (white with grey trim redeco of Cyberverse Legion Barricade)
:*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (white with grey trim redeco of Cyberverse Legion Crankcase)

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==List of Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive toys==
===[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]===
*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Convoy]] (clear version)
===[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]===
*[[Black Lio Convoy]]
===[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]===
*[[Primal Prime]] ([[USA Edition]])
===Reissues===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]]

===[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots/Robots in Disguise]]===
* [[Omega Prime|God Fire Convoy]] (special clear version with [[Matrix Blade|Super God Sword]])
* [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] vs. [[Axer]] (USA Edition)
{{Note|This two-pack was available as a Wal-Mart exclusive in the United States.}}
* [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] (USA Edition)
* Cybertron 3-Guy Set: [[Nightcruz (RID)|Nightcruz]], [[Mirage GT]] & [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]] (USA Edition)
* [[Optimus Primal/toys|Air Attack Optimus Primal]] (USA Edition)
* [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron Megabolt]] (USA Edition)
{{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}}
* [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] & [[Smokejumper]] (USA Edition)
{{Note|This toy was available as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States.}}
* [[Scourge (RID)|Destructicon Scourge]] (USA Edition){{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}}
* [[Bludgeon (RID)|Destructicon Bludgeon]] (USA Edition){{Note|This toy was available as a [[KB Toys]] exclusive in the United States.}}

===[[Armada (toyline)|Micron Densetsu/Armada]]===
* Magna Convoy DX Set, contains:
** [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Final Battle Convoy Super Mode]]
** [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Spark Prime]]
** [[Overload (Armada)|Crystal Ultra Magnus]]
** [[Rollout (Armada)|Magnus]]
** [[Grindor (Armada)|Bank]] (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
** [[High Wire (Armada)|Wheelie]] (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
** [[Sureshock (Armada)|Arcee]] (X-Dimensions Street Action Microns)
* [[Airazor (Armada)|Airazor]] (USA Edition)
* [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (USA Edition)
* [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]] (USA Editon)
* [[Predacon (Armada)|Predacon]] (USA Edition)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Powerlinx Jetfire]] (USA Editon)
{{Note|Cheetor, Predacon and Powerlinx Jetfire were only available at the Toys"R"Us Japan website, not in stores.}}
* [[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot]] (Ultimate Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]
* [[Knock Out (Armada)|Crack]] (Ultimate Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]
* [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bomb]] (Ultimate Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]
* [[Wreckage (Armada)|Shot]] (Night Attack Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]
* [[Knock Out (Armada)|Crack]] (Night Attack Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]
* [[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bomb]] (Night Attack Edition) [promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]]]

===[[Energon (toyline)|Energon/Superlink]]===
* EX-01 [[Constructicon Maximus|Buildron]] giftset, contains:
** [[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]]
** [[Wideload (Energon)|Glen]]
** [[Duststorm (Energon)|Long Haul]]
** [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Scavenger]]
** [[Sledge (Energon)|Scrapper]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Galvatron]] (USA Edition)
{{Note|This was the larger ''Energon'' Megatron/Galvatron mold otherwise only available in the USA.}}
* [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] (USA Edition)
* [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Stormjet/Slugslinger]] (USA Edition)
* [[Axle]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* [[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* [[Screw]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* [[Energon weapon|Energy Axe Aquamarine Edition]] (promotional Energon weapon)
* [[Energon weapon|Energy Spear Lightning Yellow Edition]] (promotional Energon weapon)

===[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]===
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]] (promotional figure for ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|G1 Convoy]])
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumble]] (''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' promotional figure)

===[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron/Galaxy Force]]===
* EX-01 [[Nemesis Breaker|Dark Ligerjack]]
* EX-02 Sonic Convoy giftset, contains:
** [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Galaxy Convoy]] (clear version)
** [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Sonic Bomber]] (fire version)
** [[Cobybot|Coby's exclusive Ramble]]
* [[Starscream (Armada)|Super Starscream]] (USA Edition)
* [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Gasket Police Type]] (promotional figure)
* [[Solar Flare|Platinum Factor]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* [[Hydroplane|Platinum Element]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* [[Rockslide|Platinum Material]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])
* Mystery Force Chip (promotional [[Cyber Key]])

===[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Wars Returns]]===
{{Note|The entire ''Beast Wars Returns'' toyline was exclusively available from Toys"R"Us Japan stores.}}
* BR-01 [[Optimus Primal/toys#Beast Machines|Convoy]]
* BR-02 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetus]]
* BR-03 [[Rattrap|Rattle]]
* BR-04 [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackwidow]]
* BR-05 [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]
* BR-06 [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
* BR-07 [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]
* BR-08 Vehicon [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]
* BR-09 Vehicon [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]
* BR-10 Vehicon [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]
* BR-11 [[Noble|Noble Savage]]
* BR-12 Megahead Megatron
* BR-13 Vehicon [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]
* BR-14 Vehicon [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]

===[[Movie (toyline)|Movie (2007)]]===
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Electronic Brawl]] (Leader Class Decepticon Brawl)
===[[Henkei! Henkei! (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]]===
* [[Skyglide]] (promotional [[Mini-Con|Micron]])

===[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]===
* [[Guardian Sky]] (promotional Micron)
* [[Mighty Dozer]] (promotional Micron)
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Interrogator Barricade]] (Deluxe Class Interrogator Barricade)
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Stalk Scorponok]] (Deluxe Class Stalker Scorponok)

===[[United (toyline)|United]]===
* [[Recoil#United|Recoil]] (promotional Micron, [[January 1]] 2011)

===[[Dual Model Kit]]===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Dual Model Kit|Optimus Prime]] (A battle hook accessory is available if ordered through Toys"R"Us Japan.)
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==List of Toys"R"Us exclusive toys from other countries==
===Australia===
====Universe====
'''Voyager Deluxe Comic 2-packs'''

*Autobot Ambush (G1 series), contains:
**[[Roadbuster (G1)|Autobot Roadbuster]] (redeco of Cybertron Defense [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]])
**[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (redeco of ''Cybertron'' Voyager Starscream)

*Standoff Beneath the Streets (War Within series), contains:
**[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (redeco of ''Cybertron'' [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]])
**[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (redeco of ''Cybertron'' Voyager [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]])
{{Note|These 2-packs were originally sold as [[Target]] exclusives in the United States.}}

===Masterpiece===
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Masterpiece Grimlock]] (2010)
*[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream Ghost Version]] (2010)

==Notes==
* Toys"R"Us was also supposed to carry a [[redeco]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] done up as a ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] homage that would have been released as a ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy named [[Spacewarp]], together with redecos of the ''Armada'' [[Space Mini-Con Team]]. Ultimately, however, Toys"R"Us backed out of the deal, and Spacewarp was never released. While the Space Team redecos remain unreleased to this very day ([[Takara]] claims that the [[mold]]s have become unusable), the planned Spacewarp deco was later used as the basis for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] exclusive [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Astrotrain]] redeco of ''Armada'' Jetfire, with a new head sculpt.

==External links==
*[http://www.toysrus.com/ Official Toys"R"Us USA website]
*[http://www.toysrus.co.jp/ Official Toys"R"Us Japan website]

[[category:Companies]]
[[category:Retailers]]

Ion blaster

2011-10-22T04:08:28Z

58.69.68.195: /* Notes */

[[Image:Optimusg1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm a pacifist, but only to a point.]]

The '''ion blaster''' is a kind of [[laser rifle]] and the primary weapon of several [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]]. Only used by the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] when all attempts at peace have failed, the ion blaster ensures that freedom is the right of all sentient beings, and strikes fear in the [[Spark|sparks]] of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] who are foolish enough to challenge him.

Except [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Only [[Primus]] knows how many times Optimus has shot Megatron and failed to kill him. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] knows that frustration all too well.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] used the ion blaster against [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was defeated and brought before [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

Optimus Prime's ion blaster was stolen from him a few times. The first was when the Decepticons tried to take over [[New York City]], when he was disassembled by [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]. The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] then placed the arm and ion blaster atop the command post of the newly dubbed [[New Cybertron]]. As part of the building's weapons systems, Megatron used the blaster to begin firing on the Autobots. However, when Megatron and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] were removed from the command post, Optimus Prime was able to regain control of the weapon and hit [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with it, sending him to the hard pavement below. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

Later, the human-built ninjabot [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] stole the ion blaster when she tried to steal the [[World Energy Chip]], but Optimus Prime recovered it rather quickly. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:OpTransformsSu.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Replacement ion rifle hinges: hard to find.]]

[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] fashioned [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s ion blaster during his first campaign in the [[Manganese Mountains]], though unfortunately Prime mistook Ironfist for his chief rival, [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

While in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Optimus Prime keeps his (folded up) ion blaster in his cab. When he [[transformation|transforms]], the Ion blaster is ejected, allowing him to grab it in midair. So ''that's'' where it goes. Now if we could only figure out where the [[trailer]] goes... During the course of the battle, a shot from Prime's ion blaster managed to ''blow up'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s much-more powerful [[fusion cannon]] by entering through the cannon's barrel. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}}
{{-}}

===Live-action film series===
[[Image:ROTF Optimus ion blaster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Any last words?" "The Fallen shall rise again!" "That sounds like an oxymoron." "Your mother is an oxymor-" *Bang*]]
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s primary range weapon is an ion blaster, though he prefers to use his [[Dual Energon Swords]] in combat, leaving the blaster stored in his back in the form of fuel tanks. Once fired, it releases a wave of radiation condensed into an energy ball that will destroy anything in its path.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> During the battle of [[Mission City]], Optimus managed to get off a single shot of his ion blaster at [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] before he was sent flying by the latter's [[fusion cannon]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}

Two years later, Optimus was fighting [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]] and critically injured the Decepticon by putting several point blank shots into his head. He later executed the dying [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] by a shot through the optic. Several days later, Optimus shot up Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] with his ion blaster and [[barrage cannon]] while rescuing [[Sam Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

Three years later, during his battle against [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] in [[Chicago]], Optimus Prime tried to defend himself from the Decepticons ships using his ion blaster, but was unsuccessful and apparently lost his cannon between the explosions. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime's]] signature weapon is a little less powerful than the [[Neutron assault rifle]], but with twice the rate of fire, it makes a suitable weapon for the [[Leader (WFC)|Leader]] class. 

'''Carried by:''' Leaders, Optimus 
*The blaster has the following in-game stats:
**''Damage:'' 4
**''Range:'' 5
**''Accuracy:'' 4
**''Rate of Fire:'' 10
 
*Max Load: 250 
*Per Mag: 50

==Toys==
===Generation 1 Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys}}
===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
[[Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
* '''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006, 2009)
* '''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)

:20th Anniversary/[[Masterpiece]] Optimus Prime was one of the first Optimus Prime toys to refer to his iconic laser rifle as an "ion blaster". The [[Takara]] Japanese releases of this figure have consistently coloured the rifle dark grey, and while early releases of [[Hasbro]]'s followed suit, they were very quickly changed to black as a [[running change]].
{{-}}

===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHeroes_WWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
* '''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron Battlepack''' (Multipack, 2007)

:The silver ion blaster that comes with [[Titanium Series]] [[The War Within]] Optimus Prime featured the first name of its designer, [[Don Figueroa]], sculpted into its sides.
{{-}}

===Classics (2006)===
[[Image:DVD_20thPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

:When 20th Anniversary/Masterpiece Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toyline to commemorate the 20th Anniversary DVD release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', for some reason his ion blaster was coloured ''blue''.
{{-}}
[[Image:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)

:A retool of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, his laser rifle was redubbed the ion blaster to fit in line with Hasbro's modern naming scheme.
{{-}}

===Movie Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys}}
===Transformers (2007)===
====Leader class toys====
[[Image:MovieLeader OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Watch out! He's got an ion blaster!" *little plastic balls shoot out*]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)

:The initial mold for the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Transformers]]'' (2007) Leader class Optimus Prime featured a spring-loaded ion blaster mounted on the side of his arm. It was deployed via [[Automorph]]ing by sliding a lever, which caused the gun to flip over and cover his hand. This gun was replaced by an [[Dual Energon Swords|energon sword]] on the "Premium" [[retool]]/[[redeco]] of this toy in 2008.
{{-}}

====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

:[[Robot Replicas]] Optimus Prime featured an ion blaster that could replace his right forearm.
{{-}}

===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:ROTF_Leader_BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)

:The [[TakaraTomy]] Japanese/Asia-exclusive ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Buster Optimus Prime (itself a retool of the regular Leader class ''Revenge'' Optimus Prime) featured an ion blaster that was assembled from his vehicle mode's fuel tanks and smokestacks. The transforming blaster was designed by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], the TakaraTomy designer best known for his work on the ''[[Binaltech]]''/''[[Alternators]]'' and ''Masterpiece'' toylines.
{{-}}

===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)

:This redeco of Deluxe-class Optimus Prime has a redecoed version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)

:This new mold ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime has a MechTech Ion Blaster that converts into a Battle Cannon.
{{-}}

[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_trailer.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
:This Japanese exclusive retool of MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime, aside from coming with a MechTech trailer, has a new mold of the Ion Blaster that converts into an [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]].
{{-}}

====Supreme Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)

:A retooled version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime with a humongous jet-pack and massive dual Gatling cannons. The transforming fuel tanks/ion blaster parts are retained.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*In the original toy and the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], Prime's weapon was referred to as a '''laser rifle''', but many newer toys have called it an ion blaster.

*One notable aspect of Optimus Prime's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 and Generation 2 toys]] is that the figure can only hold it by the ammo casing, as the weapon handle is unable to fit in Prime's hand,. Also, the gun's rifle butt is too large for Prime to hold it straight, so the gun must be turned at a slight angle. Strangely, this has never been altered in reissues.

*The Japanese-exclusive ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' toy packaging calls this weapon the '''Convoy Gun'''. Wow, ''really'' original.

* In the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]], the Ion Blaster is seen only once being used against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. ONCE.

* It's used more often in the film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', on one occasion by Prime [[:Image:TFTM_Ironhide_dies.jpg|SHOOTING]] [[Demolishor (ROTF)|A HELPLESS ENEMY]] [[Decapitation|IN THE HEAD]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Movie weapons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron weapons]]

Ion blaster

2011-10-22T04:04:52Z

58.69.68.195: /* Revenge of the Fallen */

[[Image:Optimusg1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm a pacifist, but only to a point.]]

The '''ion blaster''' is a kind of [[laser rifle]] and the primary weapon of several [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]]. Only used by the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] when all attempts at peace have failed, the ion blaster ensures that freedom is the right of all sentient beings, and strikes fear in the [[Spark|sparks]] of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] who are foolish enough to challenge him.

Except [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Only [[Primus]] knows how many times Optimus has shot Megatron and failed to kill him. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] knows that frustration all too well.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] used the ion blaster against [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was defeated and brought before [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

Optimus Prime's ion blaster was stolen from him a few times. The first was when the Decepticons tried to take over [[New York City]], when he was disassembled by [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]. The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] then placed the arm and ion blaster atop the command post of the newly dubbed [[New Cybertron]]. As part of the building's weapons systems, Megatron used the blaster to begin firing on the Autobots. However, when Megatron and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] were removed from the command post, Optimus Prime was able to regain control of the weapon and hit [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with it, sending him to the hard pavement below. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

Later, the human-built ninjabot [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] stole the ion blaster when she tried to steal the [[World Energy Chip]], but Optimus Prime recovered it rather quickly. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:OpTransformsSu.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Replacement ion rifle hinges: hard to find.]]

[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] fashioned [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s ion blaster during his first campaign in the [[Manganese Mountains]], though unfortunately Prime mistook Ironfist for his chief rival, [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

While in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Optimus Prime keeps his (folded up) ion blaster in his cab. When he [[transformation|transforms]], the Ion blaster is ejected, allowing him to grab it in midair. So ''that's'' where it goes. Now if we could only figure out where the [[trailer]] goes... During the course of the battle, a shot from Prime's ion blaster managed to ''blow up'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s much-more powerful [[fusion cannon]] by entering through the cannon's barrel. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}}
{{-}}

===Live-action film series===
[[Image:ROTF Optimus ion blaster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Any last words?" "The Fallen shall rise again!" "That sounds like an oxymoron." "Your mother is an oxymor-" *Bang*]]
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s primary range weapon is an ion blaster, though he prefers to use his [[Dual Energon Swords]] in combat, leaving the blaster stored in his back in the form of fuel tanks. Once fired, it releases a wave of radiation condensed into an energy ball that will destroy anything in its path.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> During the battle of [[Mission City]], Optimus managed to get off a single shot of his ion blaster at [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] before he was sent flying by the latter's [[fusion cannon]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}

Two years later, Optimus was fighting [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]] and critically injured the Decepticon by putting several point blank shots into his head. He later executed the dying [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] by a shot through the optic. Several days later, Optimus shot up Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] with his ion blaster and [[barrage cannon]] while rescuing [[Sam Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

Three years later, during his battle against [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] in [[Chicago]], Optimus Prime tried to defend himself from the Decepticons ships using his ion blaster, but was unsuccessful and apparently lost his cannon between the explosions. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime's]] signature weapon is a little less powerful than the [[Neutron assault rifle]], but with twice the rate of fire, it makes a suitable weapon for the [[Leader (WFC)|Leader]] class. 

'''Carried by:''' Leaders, Optimus 
*The blaster has the following in-game stats:
**''Damage:'' 4
**''Range:'' 5
**''Accuracy:'' 4
**''Rate of Fire:'' 10
 
*Max Load: 250 
*Per Mag: 50

==Toys==
===Generation 1 Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys}}
===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
[[Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
* '''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006, 2009)
* '''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)

:20th Anniversary/[[Masterpiece]] Optimus Prime was one of the first Optimus Prime toys to refer to his iconic laser rifle as an "ion blaster". The [[Takara]] Japanese releases of this figure have consistently coloured the rifle dark grey, and while early releases of [[Hasbro]]'s followed suit, they were very quickly changed to black as a [[running change]].
{{-}}

===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHeroes_WWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
* '''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron Battlepack''' (Multipack, 2007)

:The silver ion blaster that comes with [[Titanium Series]] [[The War Within]] Optimus Prime featured the first name of its designer, [[Don Figueroa]], sculpted into its sides.
{{-}}

===Classics (2006)===
[[Image:DVD_20thPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

:When 20th Anniversary/Masterpiece Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toyline to commemorate the 20th Anniversary DVD release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', for some reason his ion blaster was coloured ''blue''.
{{-}}
[[Image:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)

:A retool of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, his laser rifle was redubbed the ion blaster to fit in line with Hasbro's modern naming scheme.
{{-}}

===Movie Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys}}
===Transformers (2007)===
====Leader class toys====
[[Image:MovieLeader OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Watch out! He's got an ion blaster!" *little plastic balls shoot out*]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)

:The initial mold for the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Transformers]]'' (2007) Leader class Optimus Prime featured a spring-loaded ion blaster mounted on the side of his arm. It was deployed via [[Automorph]]ing by sliding a lever, which caused the gun to flip over and cover his hand. This gun was replaced by an [[Dual Energon Swords|energon sword]] on the "Premium" [[retool]]/[[redeco]] of this toy in 2008.
{{-}}

====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

:[[Robot Replicas]] Optimus Prime featured an ion blaster that could replace his right forearm.
{{-}}

===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:ROTF_Leader_BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)

:The [[TakaraTomy]] Japanese/Asia-exclusive ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Buster Optimus Prime (itself a retool of the regular Leader class ''Revenge'' Optimus Prime) featured an ion blaster that was assembled from his vehicle mode's fuel tanks and smokestacks. The transforming blaster was designed by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], the TakaraTomy designer best known for his work on the ''[[Binaltech]]''/''[[Alternators]]'' and ''Masterpiece'' toylines.
{{-}}

===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)

:This redeco of Deluxe-class Optimus Prime has a redecoed version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)

:This new mold ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime has a MechTech Ion Blaster that converts into a Battle Cannon.
{{-}}

[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_trailer.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
:This Japanese exclusive retool of MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime, aside from coming with a MechTech trailer, has a new mold of the Ion Blaster that converts into an [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]].
{{-}}

====Supreme Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)

:A retooled version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime with a humongous jet-pack and massive dual Gatling cannons. The transforming fuel tanks/ion blaster parts are retained.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*In the original toy and the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], Prime's weapon was referred to as a '''laser rifle''', but many newer toys have called it an ion blaster.

*One notable aspect of Optimus Prime's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 and Generation 2 toys]] is that the figure can only hold it by the ammo casing, as the weapon handle is unable to fit in Prime's hand,. Also, the gun's rifle butt is too large for Prime to hold it straight, so the gun must be turned at a slight angle. Strangely, this has never been altered in reissuings.

*The Japanese-exclusive ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' toy packaging calls this weapon the '''Convoy Gun'''. ''Wow'', really original.

* In the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]], the Ion Blaster is seen only once being used against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. ONCE.

* It's used more often in the film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', on one occasion by Prime [[:Image:TFTM_Ironhide_dies.jpg|SHOOTING A HELPLESS ENEMY IN THE HEAD]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Movie weapons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron weapons]]

Ion blaster

2011-10-22T04:01:05Z

58.69.68.195: /* Dark of the Moon */

[[Image:Optimusg1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm a pacifist, but only to a point.]]

The '''ion blaster''' is a kind of [[laser rifle]] and the primary weapon of several [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]]. Only used by the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] when all attempts at peace have failed, the ion blaster ensures that freedom is the right of all sentient beings, and strikes fear in the [[Spark|sparks]] of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] who are foolish enough to challenge him.

Except [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Only [[Primus]] knows how many times Optimus has shot Megatron and failed to kill him. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] knows that frustration all too well.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] used the ion blaster against [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] after [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was defeated and brought before [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

Optimus Prime's ion blaster was stolen from him a few times. The first was when the Decepticons tried to take over [[New York City]], when he was disassembled by [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]. The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] then placed the arm and ion blaster atop the command post of the newly dubbed [[New Cybertron]]. As part of the building's weapons systems, Megatron used the blaster to begin firing on the Autobots. However, when Megatron and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] were removed from the command post, Optimus Prime was able to regain control of the weapon and hit [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with it, sending him to the hard pavement below. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

Later, the human-built ninjabot [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] stole the ion blaster when she tried to steal the [[World Energy Chip]], but Optimus Prime recovered it rather quickly. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:OpTransformsSu.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Replacement ion rifle hinges: hard to find.]]

[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] fashioned [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s ion blaster during his first campaign in the [[Manganese Mountains]], though unfortunately Prime mistook Ironfist for his chief rival, [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

While in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Optimus Prime keeps his (folded up) ion blaster in his cab. When he [[transformation|transforms]], the Ion blaster is ejected, allowing him to grab it in midair. So ''that's'' where it goes. Now if we could only figure out where the [[trailer]] goes... During the course of the battle, a shot from Prime's ion blaster managed to ''blow up'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s much-more powerful [[fusion cannon]] by entering through the cannon's barrel. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}}
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===Live-action film series===
[[Image:ROTF Optimus ion blaster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Any last words?" "The Fallen shall rise again!" "That sounds like an oxymoron." "Your mother is an oxymor-" *Bang*]]
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s primary range weapon is an ion blaster, though he prefers to use his [[Dual Energon Swords]] in combat, leaving the blaster stored in his back in the form of fuel tanks. Once fired, it releases a wave of radiation condensed into an energy ball that will destroy anything in its path.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> During the battle of [[Mission City]], Optimus managed to get off a single shot of his ion blaster at [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] before he was sent flying by the latter's [[fusion cannon]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}

Two years later, Optimus was fighting [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]] and critically injured the Decepticon by putting several point blank shots into his head. He later executed the dying [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] by a shot through the optic. Several days later, Optimus shot up Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] with his ion blaster and [[barrage cannon]] while rescuing [[Sam Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

Three years later, during his battle against [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] in [[Chicago]], Optimus Prime tried to defend himself from the Decepticons ships using his ion blaster, but was unsuccessful and apparently lost his cannon between the explosions. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime's]] signature weapon is a little less powerful than the [[Neutron assault rifle]], but with twice the rate of fire, it makes a suitable weapon for the [[Leader (WFC)|Leader]] class. 

'''Carried by:''' Leaders, Optimus 
*The blaster has the following in-game stats:
**''Damage:'' 4
**''Range:'' 5
**''Accuracy:'' 4
**''Rate of Fire:'' 10
 
*Max Load: 250 
*Per Mag: 50

==Toys==
===Generation 1 Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys}}
===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
[[Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
* '''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006, 2009)
* '''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)

:20th Anniversary/[[Masterpiece]] Optimus Prime was one of the first Optimus Prime toys to refer to his iconic laser rifle as an "ion blaster". The [[Takara]] Japanese releases of this figure have consistently coloured the rifle dark grey, and while early releases of [[Hasbro]]'s followed suit, they were very quickly changed to black as a [[running change]].
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHeroes_WWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
* '''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron Battlepack''' (Multipack, 2007)

:The silver ion blaster that comes with [[Titanium Series]] [[The War Within]] Optimus Prime featured the first name of its designer, [[Don Figueroa]], sculpted into its sides.
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===Classics (2006)===
[[Image:DVD_20thPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

:When 20th Anniversary/Masterpiece Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toyline to commemorate the 20th Anniversary DVD release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', for some reason his ion blaster was coloured ''blue''.
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[[Image:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)

:A retool of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, his laser rifle was redubbed the ion blaster to fit in line with Hasbro's modern naming scheme.
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===Movie Optimus Prime===
{{main|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys}}
===Transformers (2007)===
====Leader class toys====
[[Image:MovieLeader OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Watch out! He's got an ion blaster!" *little plastic balls shoot out*]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK 2007)
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)

:The initial mold for the ''[[Movie (toyline)|Transformers]]'' (2007) Leader class Optimus Prime featured a spring-loaded ion blaster mounted on the side of his arm. It was deployed via [[Automorph]]ing by sliding a lever, which caused the gun to flip over and cover his hand. This gun was replaced by an [[Dual Energon Swords|energon sword]] on the "Premium" [[retool]]/[[redeco]] of this toy in 2008.
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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

:[[Robot Replicas]] Optimus Prime featured an ion blaster that could replace his right forearm.
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:ROTF_Leader_BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
*'''Jetfire''' / '''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)

:The [[TakaraTomy]] Japanese/Asia-exclusive ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Buster Optimus Prime (itself a retool of the regular Leader class ''Revenge'' Optimus Prime) featured an ion blaster that was assembled from his vehicle mode's fuel tanks and smokestacks. The transforming blaster was designed by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], the TakaraTomy designer best known for his work on the ''[[Binaltech]]''/''[[Alternators]]'' and ''Masterpiece'' toylines.
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)

:This redeco of Deluxe-class Optimus Prime has a redecoed version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon.
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)

:This new mold ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime has a MechTech Ion Blaster that converts into a Battle Cannon.
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[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_trailer.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
:This Japanese exclusive retool of MechTech Voyager-class Optimus Prime, aside from coming with a MechTech trailer, has a new mold of the Ion Blaster that converts into an [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]].
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====Supreme Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)

:A retooled version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime with a humongous jet-pack and massive dual Gatling cannons. The transforming fuel tanks/ion blaster parts are retained.
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==Notes==
*In the original toy and the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], Prime's weapon was referred to as a '''laser rifle''', but many newer toys have called it an ion blaster.

*One notable aspect of Optimus Prime's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 and Generation 2 toys]] is that the figure can only hold it by the ammo casing, as the weapon handle is unable to fit in Prime's hand,. Also, the gun's rifle butt is too large for Prime to hold it straight, so the gun must be turned at a slight angle. Strangely, this has never been altered in reissuings.

*The Japanese-exclusive ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' toy packaging calls this weapon the '''Convoy Gun'''. ''Wow'', really original.

* In the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]], the Ion Blaster is seen only once being used against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. ONCE.

* It's used more often in the film ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', on one occasion by Prime [[:Image:TFTM_Ironhide_dies.jpg|SHOOTING A HELPLESS ENEMY IN THE HEAD]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Movie weapons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron weapons]]

Trans-scan

2011-10-22T03:37:47Z

58.69.68.195: /* Toys */

:''A trans-scan is a Transformer biological process from the [[Movie (franchise)|live action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTMGarbageLonghaul.jpg|right|350px|thumb|I'd better find something to wear, pronto!]]

'''Trans-scanning''' is the biological process by which a [[Transformer]]'s built-in sensors choose and examine a new [[alternate mode]]. The process of disguising themselves, camouflaging their robotic natures, is as ingrained and natural in Transformers as changing color is in chameleons. Immediately after arriving on a new world in its [[transition form]], a Transformer begins trans-scanning to choose and generate a new exostructure/disguise appropriate to both its size/body mass and its new locale.<ref name="TFGuide">''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'', by [[Simon Furman]]</ref>
{{-}}

==Permanence vs. Fluidity of Scans==
How permanent a trans-scanned alternate form becomes, as well as how easily a Transformer can scan and adopt a new one, are somewhat open to debate. There is much evidence to suggest they are quickly able to adopt new forms at will. Certainly [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was able to alter the features of his Camaro mode from an older to newer model with ease, but this is not the same as taking an entirely new form.

[[Image:TFMprequel4pg03.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Starscream's body converts itself to Earth mode... or something?]]

According to one source, any Transformer can trans-scan a new, appropriately massed alternate form at will, and their inner [[protoform]] core will generate a new exostructure or alter an existing one to that new appearance almost instantaneously.<ref name="TFGuide" />

However, other sources seem to disagree. The main evidence against this ease in switching forms being universal is the fact that it is treated as a "special power" for several Transformers. The [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Autobot]] and [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon]] Create-A-Bots, for instance, were able to switch between alt modes as diverse as trucks and helicopters on the fly, but this was apparently the result of some form of enhancement (installed by [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]], in the case of the Autobot), though this seemed more like being able to remember multiple alt-modes ''at once'', rather than the usual one. Moreover, the Decepticon spy [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] possesses a similar ability, being equipped with a special "hyper-reactive" trans-scanning and reformatting processor, which allows him to scan and transform into anything at any given moment. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] possess a similar aptitude for changing disguises, though whether this is the result of some upgrade or just part of their hyperactive personality is debatable.

[[Image:Movie Trans-Scan.JPG|right|250px|thumb|We build excitement! Pontiac!]]

The fact that these few are singled out as having the ability to re-trans-scan at will would seem to suggest that once your average Transformer has selected an alternate mode, they can't take on an ''entirely'' new one under their own power. However, this is again contradicted in the prequel novel, ''Ghosts of Yesterday'': Bumblebee transforms to a previously scanned mode on a empty alien world to escape an attack by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and he does so "hastily", indicating that his change from protoform was extremely swift. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] himself transforms to cometary form on board the transport ship before launching down to aid his subordinate; again, this is indicated to be swift and not requiring a lot effort. Neither of these Transformers are noted with the above-named "special ability". Also, [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] is shown taking several different altmodes, from a computer to a photocopier machine to a pink, door kibble-less human-sized Bumblebee to a plasma television set (but never the vehicle his toy turns into), but since he is a case of reingeneered cybertronian wildlife rather than a true Transformer, it isn't clear if this applies to all Transformers.

It gets contradicted ''again'' in [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan's Transformers title]] ([[Transformers Comic issue 11|#11]] and [[Transformers Comic issue 12|#12]]). In one instance, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] trans-scan ''[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]'', using his alternate mode as a disguise. Here, however, they sacrifice their weaponry in the process and have to absorb nearby iron ore to rebuild them.

Ultimately, no precise conclusions can be made, but traditionally, the Transformers mythos has long been peppered with such contradictions as this.

===Behind the scenes===
One piece of metatextual evidence which could be argued to support the fluidity argument indirectly is the fact that in the actual film, no two transformations by the same character were ever remotely identical. Although the vehicle and robot mode models were obviously always consistent, [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animators have admitted that the actual transformations from mode A to B (and vice-versa) were unique every time they were performed, with the thousands of transforming parts moving around in significantly different orders and via different internal and external routes around the body each time a transformation took place. This was largely due to the fact that the transformations were not automated, but had to be "manually" animated each time, with the main focus being what part of the Transformer in question was facing the virtual camera and what would look interesting and "believable", rather than maintaining the consistency of any transformation method.

Thus, unlike most past depictions of Transformers (or, for that matter, all Transformers toys) individual Movieverse Transformers actually have ''no'' fixed "transformation scheme". This could be argued to support the suggestion that Cybertronians from the Movieverse have such fluid transformational abilities that they do not require set patterns or methods by which to change form, but rather move their parts around in an almost instinctive manner, possibly as determined by factors such as their current speed, terrain, or intent of action at the moment of transformation. The ultimate extension of this logic is that some of their additional transformational abilities (such as Bumblebee's previously unseen shoulder-mounted missile launchers used against [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]]) may not even be "designed in" when they trans-scan and reformat, but might even be spontaneously generated as needed.

==Toys==
===Trans-Scanning===
[[Image:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
* '''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]]'''
* '''[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Optimus Prime]]'''

Japanese-only releases, these figures are spindly skeletons referred to as "Core Bodies". To these skeletons, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for either character: their [[Protoform|protoform]] mode or their Earth mode.

===The Scan Series===
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|150px|Toys"R"Us exclusive Scan Series Ironhide]]
*'''[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]]'''
*'''[[Sideswipe (Movie)#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]]'''
*'''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]]
*'''[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]]'''

[[Exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth, these [[redeco]]es represent each character trans-scanning their vehicle mode. As such, the rear halves of their vehicle modes (and thus, part of their robot modes) are cast in translucent clear plastic.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Biology]]

Trans-scan

2011-10-22T03:34:36Z

58.69.68.195: /* Toys */

:''A trans-scan is a Transformer biological process from the [[Movie (franchise)|live action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTMGarbageLonghaul.jpg|right|350px|thumb|I'd better find something to wear, pronto!]]

'''Trans-scanning''' is the biological process by which a [[Transformer]]'s built-in sensors choose and examine a new [[alternate mode]]. The process of disguising themselves, camouflaging their robotic natures, is as ingrained and natural in Transformers as changing color is in chameleons. Immediately after arriving on a new world in its [[transition form]], a Transformer begins trans-scanning to choose and generate a new exostructure/disguise appropriate to both its size/body mass and its new locale.<ref name="TFGuide">''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'', by [[Simon Furman]]</ref>
{{-}}

==Permanence vs. Fluidity of Scans==
How permanent a trans-scanned alternate form becomes, as well as how easily a Transformer can scan and adopt a new one, are somewhat open to debate. There is much evidence to suggest they are quickly able to adopt new forms at will. Certainly [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was able to alter the features of his Camaro mode from an older to newer model with ease, but this is not the same as taking an entirely new form.

[[Image:TFMprequel4pg03.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Starscream's body converts itself to Earth mode... or something?]]

According to one source, any Transformer can trans-scan a new, appropriately massed alternate form at will, and their inner [[protoform]] core will generate a new exostructure or alter an existing one to that new appearance almost instantaneously.<ref name="TFGuide" />

However, other sources seem to disagree. The main evidence against this ease in switching forms being universal is the fact that it is treated as a "special power" for several Transformers. The [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Autobot]] and [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon]] Create-A-Bots, for instance, were able to switch between alt modes as diverse as trucks and helicopters on the fly, but this was apparently the result of some form of enhancement (installed by [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]], in the case of the Autobot), though this seemed more like being able to remember multiple alt-modes ''at once'', rather than the usual one. Moreover, the Decepticon spy [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] possesses a similar ability, being equipped with a special "hyper-reactive" trans-scanning and reformatting processor, which allows him to scan and transform into anything at any given moment. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] possess a similar aptitude for changing disguises, though whether this is the result of some upgrade or just part of their hyperactive personality is debatable.

[[Image:Movie Trans-Scan.JPG|right|250px|thumb|We build excitement! Pontiac!]]

The fact that these few are singled out as having the ability to re-trans-scan at will would seem to suggest that once your average Transformer has selected an alternate mode, they can't take on an ''entirely'' new one under their own power. However, this is again contradicted in the prequel novel, ''Ghosts of Yesterday'': Bumblebee transforms to a previously scanned mode on a empty alien world to escape an attack by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and he does so "hastily", indicating that his change from protoform was extremely swift. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] himself transforms to cometary form on board the transport ship before launching down to aid his subordinate; again, this is indicated to be swift and not requiring a lot effort. Neither of these Transformers are noted with the above-named "special ability". Also, [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] is shown taking several different altmodes, from a computer to a photocopier machine to a pink, door kibble-less human-sized Bumblebee to a plasma television set (but never the vehicle his toy turns into), but since he is a case of reingeneered cybertronian wildlife rather than a true Transformer, it isn't clear if this applies to all Transformers.

It gets contradicted ''again'' in [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan's Transformers title]] ([[Transformers Comic issue 11|#11]] and [[Transformers Comic issue 12|#12]]). In one instance, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] trans-scan ''[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]'', using his alternate mode as a disguise. Here, however, they sacrifice their weaponry in the process and have to absorb nearby iron ore to rebuild them.

Ultimately, no precise conclusions can be made, but traditionally, the Transformers mythos has long been peppered with such contradictions as this.

===Behind the scenes===
One piece of metatextual evidence which could be argued to support the fluidity argument indirectly is the fact that in the actual film, no two transformations by the same character were ever remotely identical. Although the vehicle and robot mode models were obviously always consistent, [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animators have admitted that the actual transformations from mode A to B (and vice-versa) were unique every time they were performed, with the thousands of transforming parts moving around in significantly different orders and via different internal and external routes around the body each time a transformation took place. This was largely due to the fact that the transformations were not automated, but had to be "manually" animated each time, with the main focus being what part of the Transformer in question was facing the virtual camera and what would look interesting and "believable", rather than maintaining the consistency of any transformation method.

Thus, unlike most past depictions of Transformers (or, for that matter, all Transformers toys) individual Movieverse Transformers actually have ''no'' fixed "transformation scheme". This could be argued to support the suggestion that Cybertronians from the Movieverse have such fluid transformational abilities that they do not require set patterns or methods by which to change form, but rather move their parts around in an almost instinctive manner, possibly as determined by factors such as their current speed, terrain, or intent of action at the moment of transformation. The ultimate extension of this logic is that some of their additional transformational abilities (such as Bumblebee's previously unseen shoulder-mounted missile launchers used against [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]]) may not even be "designed in" when they trans-scan and reformat, but might even be spontaneously generated as needed.

==Toys==
===Trans-Scanning===
[[Image:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
* '''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]]'''
* '''[[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Optimus Prime]]'''

Japanese-only releases, these figures are spindly skeletons referred to as "Core Bodies". To these skeletons, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for either character: their [[Protoform|protoform]] mode or their Earth mode.

===The Scan Series===
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Toys"R"Us exclusive Scan Series Ironhide]]
*'''[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]]'''
*'''[[Sideswipe (Movie)#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]]'''
*'''[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]]
*'''[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]]'''

[[Exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth, these [[redeco]]es represent each character trans-scanning their vehicle mode. As such, the rear halves of their vehicle modes (and thus, part of their robot modes) are cast in translucent clear plastic.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Biology]]

Targetmaster (technology)

2011-10-22T03:06:45Z

58.69.68.195: /* Transformers (2010 toyline) */

{{picsneeded|Japanese Targetmasters in "handgun" mode}}

[[Image:Desertislandofspace-targetmaster-rollcall.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cambot! Gypsy! Tom Servo! Croooooow!]]

The '''Targetmasters''' are a subset of Transformers [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] to smaller partners, who transform into their weapons. The partner is often an organic life form that has been bio-engineered to be partly mechanical, or wears a suit of armor that transforms around them to become the weapon.

The Targetmasters benefit from being able to take two minds into battle. A Targetmaster possesses a living weapon that is capable of making its own tactical decisions and target priorities. The advantage is similar to that of having a dedicated gunner aboard an aircraft or tank.

The Targetmaster process is often seen to follow shortly after development of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process. The earliest known Targetmasters were among the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] involved in the war on [[Nebulos]], and were paired with a bio-engineered [[Nebulan]] humanoid which wore a transforming exosuit. Later Targetmasters included virtually any Transformer specifically partnered with another being that becomes their weapon, not limited to Nebulans or organics. The term has been applied to the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] team<ref>[[Hasbro]]'s 1988 toy [[catalog]]</ref> and several [[Action Master]] pairings.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]''</ref>

Some Transformers, known as '''Double-Targetmasters''', are bonded with two smaller partners who can form individual weapons or combine with one another to form a 'double weapon', with the power of whichever weapon forms the 'barrel' boosted by the other.

{{charstubfiction}}
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{noteukonly}}
The first Targetmasters were a group of six Autobots under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Having traveled to the planet Nebulos in search of peace, this group surrendered their weapons to the natives to prove their peaceful intentions. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

''Nebulon minds were duplicated and installed into transformable Nebulon-sized robots, creating the Targetmasters.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|This depiction of Targetmasters as robots with duplicated Nebulon minds and not actual Nebulons is unique to this story.}}

Some time later, Lord Zarak and his Decepticon Headmaster partner Scorponok had discredited the Autobots, turned public opinion against them, and driven them into retreat. A group of six Nebulan dissidents undertook a great risk to join the Autobots, allowing themselves to be bio-engineered into replacement weapons for the six unarmed Autobots. {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

[[Image:BrothersinArmor-Targetmasters.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Mouseketeer Roll Call! Cubby! Bobby! Gregor! Jimmy! Darlene! Annette!]]

The Autobot Targetmasters' first trial by combat came at [[The Nursery]], a horticultural research facility that was under threat by Zarak's Decepticons. The newly-minted Targetmasters engaged Scorponok and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] in a battle for the Nursery, but retreated as the facility was being destroyed by the battle, regardless of who was winning.

[[Vorath]] was soon able to duplicate the Autobots' experiment, creating a group of five Decepticon Targetmasters, though they weren't quite a match for the Autobot Headmasters. All of the Targetmasters left Nebulos soon after, as the Autobots retreated to spare Nebulos further warfare, and the Decepticons pursued. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

{{note|Only the eleven "large" Targetmasters are given an origin in the Headmasters mini-series, and there isn't a lot of room in the plot for others to have been made off-panel. Nevertheless, the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Marvel bios]] for several of the "small" (1988) Targetmasters imply they became Targetmasters at this time.}}

The Autobot Targetmasters subsequently went on a mission to rescue the human [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] from the Decepticons. They were repulsed from the Decepticons' [[Club Con|island base]] by a phalanx of hidden weapons. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}}

{{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

{{storylink|Dry Run!}}

{{storylink|Time Wars (issue)|Time Wars}}

[[Image:Targetmaster-nomore.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Hot Rod is no longer a Targetmaster as he mourns Firebolt's death.]]

{{storylink|Headhunt}}

Additional Targetmasters may or may not have been created as the war went on. Quickmix and Needlenose were both seen using weapons resembling their Targetmaster partners, but their individual circumstances do not seem to easily allow for them to have been on Nebulos to acquire Targetmaster partners. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

Recoil was among the weapons surrendered by the Autobots to the Decepticons as part of preparation for an alliance against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Surrender!}}

Prowl noted the double-paired Targetmasters known as Double-Targetmasters among his list of complaints about how complicated things had gotten in his absence. {{storylink|Starting Over!}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
The Targetmaster process was developed eons ago on Cybertron, as a process to forge a warrior and his weapon into a cohesive fighting team. The two are linked on a mental and physical level, allowing them to draw energy from each other and multitask with extreme efficiency. Targetmaster weapons cannot be wielded by another being without their consent unless they are somehow incapacitated in their weapon configuration. Severe injury or death of one partner can have a profound physical and emotional impact on the other.

The Targetmaster process was further expanded upon on the planet Nebulon. This would allow organic humanoids, not just mechanoids, to function as weapons when adorned with removable armor. The strength and endurance of these modified beings were greatly enhanced, though their appearance does not change. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye issue 8}}

===American cartoon continuity===
[[Image:Targetmasters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Here's me, and here's my gun!]]

The creation of Targetmasters and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], in this continuity, started with an initial idea of Brainstorm's that Autobots should use [[human]] partners while driving to help with steering and speed, this idea was confirmed when a race between [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] was won not by Blurr's speed, but by Daniel's help in driving Hot Rod. [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], however, was very sceptical about this idea.

After a large scale Decepticon attack, several Autobots, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] crash landed on [[Nebulos]]; where the Autobots were taken captive by the inhabitants. After a Decepticon attack in which Daniel Witwicky was injured and put on life support, several Autobots were kidnapped by Decepticons.

The Nebulan warriors explained their situation with the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] to the Autobots, and why they didn't trust them at first, and came to an agreement. Using Brainstorm's idea, they would use their and Daniel's minds with the Autobot's bodies to be powerful enough to defeat the Hive and save the others. Thus were born the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

Once the Headmasters got to know their partners, they set off to rescue the five captured captured Autobots. After some torture, Hot Rod, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Pointblank]] were all saved by the Headmasters.

After witnessing the power of secondary operators, the Decepticons and other Autobots saw the logic in having some of their own.

The defeated Decepticons were captured by the hive and taken to their underground base of operations. [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], the leader of the hive gave the Decepticons an opertunity to become powerful like the Autobot Headmasters at the literal cost of their heads. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] agreed to let the Nebulans make Headmasters only out of the Decepticons there with beast modes, they however would only let the organic beings into their weapons. So [[Skullcruncher]], [[Apeface]], [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], [[Weirdwolf]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] were turned into Headmasters, [[Triggerhappy]], [[Misfire]], [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], Scourge and Cyclonus had their weapons modified so that hive members could fit into and transform into them.

[[Image:Cyclonus tm.jpg|right|thumb|200px|*ptew ptew*]]

[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]], meanwhile had found a city and told the news to the other Autobots, damaging himself in the process. The Nebulans fixed him and believed the city he talked about to be the hive's old base from before they moved underground. The Decepticons, now with their Nebulan partners, attacked the Autobots again. Brainstorm was mad that the Decepticons stole his idea, the Head and Targetmasters and the Decepticons overwelmed the Autobots and stole the key to the plasma energy chamber from them before the hive convinced the Decepticons to go back to Zarak to await orders.

[[Image:Rebirth2 Blurr with gun.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Haywire you're grey and black, now stop looking like my old gun."
"Aww, but this model is so much nicer."]]

Brainstorm, to even the odds, showed his fellow Autobots scans of [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]], showing how the Decepticons modified their guns and used the Nebulan tech to modify the non-Headmaster Autobot's guns and have Nebulan partners inside them. Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Crosshairs, Pointblank and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]'s guns were modified and became the Autobot targetmasters.

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] then showed up on Nebulos and was introduced to the Autobot's Headmaster and Targetmaster partners. He was also informed that the Decepticons also had access to the same technology and the key to the plasma energy chanber. The Autobots went to the Decepticons to fight but they and their Nebulan partners had nearly completed their project. The Decepticons engaged the Autobots in combat but were surprised to see that the Autobots now Tergetmaster partners too.

The Autobots, however, were much more surprised to see that Zarak had created something big using the same Headmaster technology both factions had: [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Headmasters''====
[[Image:Tf headmaster 29 pointblank target on.jpg|200px|thumb|right|FIRE IN THE HOLE!]]

In Japanese continuities, Targetmaster partners hail from the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], but unlike the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] they are partnered with a regular Transformer as opposed to a [[Transtector]]. This fusion came about in a blast which binary-bonded a group of refugees from Master to the arms of the new Autobot recruits, as well as the Decepticon marauders, who were terrorizing the refugees in the first place. Unlike in the US continuity and toys, when the Masters transform into gun mode, they take the place of their larger partner's entire hand instead of being held by it.

[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] have Targetmasters, even though they were not present for the explosion. The Japanese Targetmasters speak in a series of electronic beeps (like the [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]) that only their bonded partner can understand, instead of speaking normally like their Headmaster brethren.
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===Shattered Glass===
[[Image:Crosshairs_SG.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
In this reverse universe, the connection Targetmasters have to their smaller partners seems not to go beyond simple personality complements, i.e. [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]] is lazy, so his partner [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]] is enthusiastic. The small partners are [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] with three modes: robot, vehicle, and weapon.

[[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] devised a plan to keep the Decepticons stranded on Cybertron while the Autobots fled to Earth. To execute this plan, he, [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]], and Crosshairs took Targetmaster partners. [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] was easily able to take down Megatron, but the Decepticon Micromasters were able to thwart the entire group of Targetmasters, allowing Megatron to free himself. {{storylink|Do Over}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Crosshairs toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Crosshairs]]
* '''Autobot Targetmasters''' (1987)
** [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] with [[Haywire]]
** [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] with [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]]
** [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] with [[Firebolt]]
** [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] with [[Recoil]]
** [[Pointblank]] with [[Peacemaker]]
** [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] with [[Spoilsport]]

:The Autobot Targetmasters were sold boxed with their Targetmaster partners, and consisted of three all-new molds alongside slightly retooled versions of Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr from the previous year's assortment. The three older molds featured enlarged fist holes, allowing them to hold their new weapons. Both old and new molds transform into futuristic/Cybertronian ground vehicles. All six can mount their Targetmaster weapon on their roof or hood while in vehicle mode.

[[Image:G1 Misfire toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Misfire]]
* '''Decepticon Targetmasters''' (1987)
** [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]]
** [[Misfire]] with [[Aimless]]
** [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] with [[Fracas]]
** [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] with [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]
** [[Triggerhappy]] with [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]

:Similar to their Autobot counterparts, the Decepticon Targetmasters feature three new jet molds alongside retooled versions of Cyclonus and Scourge with enlarged fist holes. All five transform into futuristic/Cybertronian aircraft. Their weapons can be mounted on top of them in jet form. The three newer molds were also sold in 1988.

{{anchor|doubletargetmasters}}[[Image:Double targetmasters.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Nebulan-on-Nebulan action!]]
* '''Autobot Targetmasters''' (1988)
** [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] with [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer]]
** [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] with [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]]
** [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (G1)|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]]

: Often referred to as the "small Targetmasters" to distinguish them from the larger 1987 releases, these toys were sold carded. Each toy includes two smaller Targetmaster partners, each of which can form a gun or combine together as a larger gun. The two guns can also mount on the robot's vehicle form. The three Autobots share a construction vehicle theme. These toys were never released in Japan.

* '''Decepticon Targetmasters''' (1988)
** [[Needlenose]] with [[Sunbeam]] and [[Zigzag]]
** [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] with [[Tiptop]] and [[Heater]]
** [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] with [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]]
: The Decepticon "small Targetmasters" were sold carded with two Targetmaster partners each. Like the 1988 Autobots, these partners can form independent or combined weapons, and mount on their partner Transformers' vehicle forms or be wielded by them in robot mode. The three Transformers all turn into military vehicles. These toys were never released in Japan.

* '''Seacons''' (1988)
** [[Nautilator]]
** [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]
** [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]]
** [[Skalor]]
** [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]
: The Seacons are a [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team, with [[Snaptrap (G1)|a large leader toy]] who forms the torso of a larger robot, with four smaller toys plugging in to form the limbs. The team was given an additional fifth small toy, however. All five small toys have a "weapon" mode—essentially their creature mode with a gun barrel attached—allowing any of them to be used by the combined robot as a Targetmaster weapon. Each small toy could also form a free-standing gun by attaching to a small stand included with the toy.

* '''Japanese-original Targetmasters''' (1987)
** Stepper ([[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]) with Nebulon ([[Nightstick (Ricochet)|Nightstick]])
** [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]] with [[Nightstick (Artfire)|Nightstick]]

: Artfire and Ricochet are redecos of the original toys for Inferno and Jazz, respectively. They each come with the Targetmaster partner molds that were used as Fracas and Nightstick in the US.

* '''Action Masters''' (1990)
** [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] with [[Razor-Sharp]]
** [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] with [[Sights]]
** [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] with [[Gatoraider]]
** [[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] with [[Push-Button]]
** [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] with [[Lionizer]]
** [[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]] with [[Glitch]]
** [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] with [[Top-Heavy]]
** [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] with [[Catgut]]

: Several [[Action Master]] figures include robotic partners who transform into weapons for the robot's use. Though not labeled as such at the time, 2003's ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books retroactively dubbed these characters Targetmasters.

===''Beast Wars''===
* '''Basics'''
** [[Break]]
** [[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]]
:Several of the ''Beast Wars Neo'' toys include third-mode weapon forms, which could be wielded by other toys.

===''Beast Machines''===
* '''Deployers''' (2000)
** [[Dillo]]
** [[Mol]]
** [[Rav (BM)|Rav]]

===''Universe'' series===
* [[Chro]]<ref>Chro was called a Targetmaster in Cryotek's [http://botcon.com/archive/story/characters/cryotek.html BotCon online bio]. Chro is repurposed from Rav's blue deco.</ref>

===''Universe'' (2008)===
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]]
:A re-imagining of their original designs.

===''Gentei!'' (2009)===
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] with [[Rocketbot]]
:[[Redeco]]s of the ''Universe'' Cyclonus and Nightstick molds.

===Shattered Glass===
* [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] with [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]]
* [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]] with [[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]]
* [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]] with [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]]
: All of these characters except Ricochet are [[repurposing|repurposed]] toys from previous toylines.
* [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] with [[Krunix (SG)|Krunix]]
:[[Redeco]]s of the ''Universe'' Cyclonus and Nightstick molds.

===''United''===
'''Targetmaster Microns'''
:The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mini-Con]] molds are released as Targetmaster Microns in the Japanese toyline ''[[United (toyline)|Transformers United]]'':<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/event/micron_01.html ''Transformers United'' official site]</ref>
*[[Recoil]] (2011)
*[[Fracas]] (2010)
*[[Haywire]] (2010)
*[[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]] (2011)
*[[Spoilsport]] (2011)

===''Transformers'' (2010 toyline)===
'''Masterpiece Rodimus Prime'''
:The North American release of Masterpiece Rodimus Prime comes with a "Limited Edition" Targetmaster partner named Offshoot.
*[[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] with [[Firebolt|Offshoot]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Gimmicks]]
[[Category:Targetmasters| ]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:The Headmasters subgroups]]

Offshoot

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Mechanimal

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The planet [[Cybertron]] is home to more than just [[Transformers]]. Throughout the multiverse living Cybertronic fauna of many varieties fill its metal ecosystems. Dubbed '''mechanimals''', these beasts fill many of the same niches (and take many similar shapes) as flesh and bone animals on [[Earth]] and other organic planets.

Interestingly, though they can be [[Turbofox|wild]] or [[Driller|tamed]] as with organic animals, mechanimals, due to their mechanical nature can also be easily [[Minotoron|upgraded]], altered, or [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|even]] [[Ravage (ROTF)|granted]] [[Insecticon (Movie)|sentience]].

== Fiction ==
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[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Mechanimals| ]]
[[Category:Movie]]

Pinpoint

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{{disambig3|Pinpointer}}
:''Pinpoint is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] series.''
[[Image:PCC-toy Pinpoint.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

'''Pinpoint''' provides his [[bulk]] partner [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] with the extra power he needs to take on the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Toys==
===Power Core Combiners===
*'''Leadfoot with Pinpoint''' (Commander, 2010)

: Part of the second wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander-class toys, Pinpoint was available only with his larger partner Leadfoot. He transforms from a small robot into an engine for Leadfoot's vehicle mode, a blaster-cannon for robot mode, as well as armor for any Commander robot when in their super-robot torso mode. His [[Powerlinx]] socket is hollow so he can peg onto any [[5mm post]]. However, he cannot activate [[Powerlinx]] gimmicks on ''Armada''-era toys.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Leadfoot with Pinpoint was one of the figures distributed.

==Notes==
* Pinpoint is sculpted to resemble a [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] partner figure. He even transforms the same way into engine mode.
*When [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]]'s [[Targetmaster]] [[Nightstick (Artfire)|partner]] appeared in the ''United'' comic, he was depicted as a recolor of Pinpoint.

[[Category: Power Core Combiners Autobots]]
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Battle droid

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:''Battle droids are mass-produced [[Confederacy]] robots from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.''
{{mainpic|12 May 2009}}
'''Battle droids''' are war robots manufactured by the [[Confederacy|Separatists]]<ref name="obiwan1">''Crossovers'' [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Obi-Wan Kenobi/Jedi Starfighter]] (Delta-7) packaging bio</ref> and part of the droid army led by [[Grievous|General Grievous]]<ref name="obiwan2">''Star Wars Transformers'' Obi-Wan Kenobi/Jedi Starfighter (Eta-2) packaging bio</ref>. Their name implies that they are mindless [[Drone|drones]], but this is unconfirmed—all that is known about them is that they come in great numbers, with waves and waves of battle droids easily swarming their [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] and [[Jedi]] enemies during battle.<ref name="rex">''Crossovers'' [[Rex|Captain/Rex AT-TE]] packaging bio </ref> Although comparatively powerful, battle droids are seemingly overwhelmed whenever their foes bring out their transforming [[mech]]s.<ref name="obiwan1"/><ref name="rex"/> Some of them, however, have their own transformation abilities—these battle droids are enormous robots that take the shape of mighty Armored Assault Tanks.<ref>''Crossovers'' Battle Droid/AAT packaging bio</ref>

==Fiction==
===Star Wars===
Legions of battle droids are known to have participated in a multitude of battles, including fighting against [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]]<ref name="obiwan1"/>, [[Clone Trooper]]s and [[Clone Pilot|Clone Gunships]] on the planet Geonosis<ref>''Star Wars Transformers'' [[Clone Pilot|Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship]] (regular deco) packaging bio</ref>, defending the [[InterGalactic Banking Clan]] headquarters against clone forces on the planet [[Muunilinst]]<ref>''Star Wars Transformers'' Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship (blue deco) packaging bio</ref>, and clashing with Jedi Master [[Saesee Tiin]] on his unnamed home planet.<ref>''Star Wars Transformers'' [[Saesee Tiin|Saesee Tiin/Jedi Starfighter]] packaging bio</ref> It is unknown how any of these battles ended.

==Toys==
===Crossovers===
[[Image:Crossovers-toy_BattleDroid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[BB|Roger Roger!]]]]
*'''Battle Droid to AAT''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Main cannon/gun, missile

: The battle droid transforms from a robot into an [[wikia:starwars:Armored_Assault_Tank|AAT]] painted up in a blue Confederacy deco. The tank's main cannon is a firing [[missile]] launcher (with the barrel itself being the missile), and detaches to become a handheld gun in robot mode. It has an opening canopy for a minifigure although it doesn't come with one

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[[Image:Crossovers-toy_BattleDroidCommander.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Battle Droid Commander to Armored Assault Tank''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Main cannon/gun, missile

: A [[redeco]] of the previous toy in various shades of tan, based on the coloring of both battle droids and AATs in ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''. The droid also features some yellow detailing on its head and chest to denote that it holds the rank of [[wikia:starwars:OOM_command_battle_droid|commander]].

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*'''Battle Droid Commander to ATT''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Main cannon/gun, missile

: Another redeco of the mold in darker shades of tan. The droid also features some yellow detailing on its head and chest to denote that it holds the rank of [[wikia:starwars:OOM_command_battle_droid|commander]].

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==References==
<references/>
{{wookiee|B1 battle droid|battle droid}}

[[Category:Crossovers characters]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Star Wars characters]]

Starscream (G1)/toys

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{{suite}}[[Image:MP Starscream book cover art.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Next person who says '[[Dull surprise]]' gets a null-ray to the face!"]]
Many toys have been made of [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] '''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]''', enough to warrant this page!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Starscream toy.jpg|right|400px|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Then]] [[Sunstorm (G1)|about]] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|eight]] [[:Image:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|million]] [[Seeker (body-type)|redecos]] [[E-Hobby|followed]].]]
* '''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Starscream's first toy began life as "Jet Robo" from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into a grey, red and blue F-15 Eagle fighter jet. To transform Starscream, one must essentially take most of his plane parts off and transform his body, then reattach most of plane parts on again, along with the addition of two blue fists. If you don't mind being fiddly, though, transformation can certainly be achieved by only removing the fists, weapons and landing gear (which can store in Starscream's cockpit). Owing to the modular nature of his design and the fact that it is impossible to store all the parts in either mode, it can be quite difficult to find an intact original set of this toy.

:Starscream is armed with a pair of missile launchers that mount on his arms in robot mode, and under his wings in jet mode, with a pair of specialized projectiles for each. In jet mode, two short "[[cluster bomb]]" projectiles are fitted into the launchers to make them resemble the drop tanks a real F-15 carries, while in robot mode, they are replaced with the long barrels of Starscream's [[null-ray]]s. The original ''Diaclone'' version of the mold featured spring-loaded firing mechanisms in these launchers; while this feature was removed for the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy, it was left intact for the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version, and all subsequent reissues.

:The ''Diaclone'' version of the Starscream mold featured tailfins with solid tips and solid fists, and both these features carried over to the earliest ''Transformers'' edition of the future. Soon, however, the ''Transformers'' mold was modified to add hollow tips to the fins, and tabs to the insides of the fists to allow them to hold onto his arms tighter, resulting in a visible slit on either side of each one. These altered versions became the standard for all subsequent reissues of the mold. Like all his 1984 brethren, a [[rubsign]] was added to Starscream in 1985.

: Starscream's mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into the concurrently-available [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. It would later be redecoed again to make [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], and [[Retool|retooled]] into [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. On top of this, given his role as a major Generation 1 character, Starscream himself would be reissued many times down the years; this article strives to list each reissue of the figure under its own header. The long lifespan of his toy actually began in 1986, when Starscream remained part of the assortment for that year despite the departure of nearly every other 1984 toy from store shelves.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:G1toy_goodbye_megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|More of a "See ya later", really]]
* '''Good Bye Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The second release of Starscream's toy came with this Japanese-exclusive two-pack, which saw him packaged alongside [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], in commemoration of the Decepticon leader's passing ([[Galvatron (G1)|of sorts]]) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream himself was ''actually'' dead, but where was his "Good Bye Starscream" set, eh?

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[[Image:PretenderStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You can tell he's evil because he's spiky.]]
* '''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': 2-part Pretender shell, helmet, left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings, rifle
:The first new Starscream toy since the original brought the treacherous Air Commander back as a [[Classic Pretender]]. He still transforms into a grey, red and blue F-15 fighter jet, though his vehicle mode now borders on the [[super deformed]]. He is armed with a pair of blue lasers, which become his tail fins in jet mode.

:Starscream's two-piece [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a teal, grey and brown space armored suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large blue rifle, and while Starscream is stored inside it, his removable grey wings store in holes on the shell's back. There is, however, nowhere to store Starscream's tail fins.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Classic Pretender Starscream at TFU.info]

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[[Image:G1toy_legends_starscream.jpg|right|thumb]]
* '''Starscream''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:The inner robot of Pretender Starscream was also sold as a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] "[[Legends (G1)|Legends]]" figure, sans its shell and its accessories. It was otherwise identical to the Classic Pretender release.
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[[Image:G1toy_japanese_legends_giftset.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Odd 'Con out]]
* '''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Left & right wings, left & right "lasers"/tail wings

:Released exclusively in Japan ''instead'' of the individual Classic Pretender figures, rather than in addition to them, this giftset contained the "Legends" versions of Pretender Starscream and his fellow Classic Pretenders, [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legend|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Legend|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legend|Grimlock]]. This version of Starscream featured a silver face, as opposed to the Hasbro version's black.

:In Italy, [[GiG]] also forewent releasing the individual Classic Pretenders, and instead released their own version of the Hero Set named "Set Commandos". These versions of the toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions.

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[[Image:ActionmasterStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He loved the gray helmet so much, he used it again.]]
* '''Starscream''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Jet, rifle, 2 missiles

: [[Action Master]] Starscream is a non-transforming action figure based loosely on his cartoon [[character model]], but using a color scheme derived from the Pretender toy. His main accessory is the [[Turbo Jet]], a small personal attack craft that Starscream can set astride like a motorcycle. The Turbo Jet rolls on three small wheels, and can transform into a gun emplacement.

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] as [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Action Master Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Action Master Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:G1toy_2001_starscream_reissue.jpg|right|thumb|300px|In a box, no one can hear you 'Scream]]
*'''Starscream''' (Re-issue, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first of numerous reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy in the 21st century, this Japanese release of the figure included functional spring-loaded launchers, and was also simultaneously available as three different exclusive redecos, listed below.

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[[Image:GhostStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wait a minute. Since when do ghosts have painted metal chests?]]
* '''Starscream Ghost Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: Available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, "Starscream Ghost Version" is an [[E-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] redeco of the 2001 Starscream reissue, cast almost entirely in translucent plastics (except for those parts made of die-cast metal) in homage to Starscream's tenure as a ghost in the third season of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]. To make the toy further match Starscream's cartoon appearance, it features a notably lighter shade of blue, and a translucent orange cockpit as opposed to the traditional smoky grey. The toy came in unique monochrome-blue window box packaging featuring [[CGI]] artwork of Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamClear/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Ghost Version at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:G1BlackStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Who am I again?]]
* '''Starscream Black Version''' (e-Hobby Exclusive, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The second e-Hobby-exclusive redeco available concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, "Starscream Black Version" sports a color scheme loosely based upon ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine_Wars|Starscream]], despite the only real point of similarity being that they're both black. The toy's [[bio]] makes a rare fictional reference to ''Machine Wars'', describing the events of the series in the past tense. The toy shared the window-box packaging of the "Ghost Version" (see above), except it's box was monochrome-black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Decepticon/StarscreamBlack/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Secret Starscream.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Songs are made of mystery... and clouds are made of moonbeams... Secret Starscream.]]
* '''Starscream Secret Version''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2001)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

: The third exclusive redeco of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy released alongside the 2001 reissues, "Starscream Secret Version" was available through the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] contest held in conjunction with the first edition of ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' (with a ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' Skywarp figurine as second prize). The figure was limited to only ''five'' pieces, making it one of the rarest officially-released ''Transformers'' toys in the world, and to cap it off, the toy was not actually ''shown'' during the contest, hence its "Secret" moniker. Given its amazingly limited availability, it was not even 100% known ''what the toy looked like'' until a picture of it appeared in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'', showing it as being primarily clear and colorless. Prior to this appearance, it was suggested that both this toy and the ''SCF'' Skywarp were ''not'' officially released, due to the bankruptcy of ''Generations'' publisher [[Keibunsha]]. Whether or not this scenario is accurate is still unknown at this time, as no one has publicly translated the text regarding the figure from ''Generations 2009''.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1219/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Secret+Starscream.html More information on what is probably Starscream Secret Version at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Starscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|With my camouflaged wings, I'll appear to be merely a fuselage flying through the sky!]]
* '''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles, sound/light energy unit

:Starscream's ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release is a slight [[retool]] of his original toy, armed with new, functional spring-loaded launchers and missiles, and an electronic light-and-sound "energy unit" in the shape of a tank. The electronic box lights up with the press of either button, and emits electronic "machine gun" or "jet engine" noises. In robot mode, the box attaches to Starscream's back; in jet mode, it plugs into his tail-end.

:The new accessories were also used, in different colors, for ''Generation 2'' Ramjet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Generation 2 Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:G2toy_ATB_megs_and_screamer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Transforms from backstabber to backpack and back!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Unreleased)
**''Accessories'': 12 missiles, 2 missiles launchers

: A planned-but-canceled redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]], "Advanced Tactical Bomber" Megatron would have come with Starscream, a redeco of Dreadwing's partner [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]]. The pair could combine into the "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber, while Starscream coud detach to become a smaller solo jet, leaving Megatron to transform into a treaded tank mode. According the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles were intended to glow in the dark.

: This toy's deco (but not the glow-in-the-dark missiles) was used to make ''[[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'''s [[BB]] and [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] out of the same mold-set. This mold was also used to make ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]], while Starscream's mold was sold separately during the ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' line as [[Smokesniper]].

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===Machine Wars===
* '''Starscream''' (Ultra, 1997)[[Image:MWStarscream Toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I have no mouth and I must Starscream.]]
**''Accessories:'' 10 missiles
: Starscream's ''[[Machine Wars]]'' incarnation is a redeco of the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], transforming into a large bomber jet based vaguely upon an SR-71 Blackbird. The main feature of the toy is its "carpet bombing" gimmick; each wing contains a drum that holds up to four missiles, which drop out as the drum is rotated. A further two missiles can also store on each wing, and one on each side of his fuselage, but while Skyquake came with enough missiles to fill all these ports, Starscream only comes with ten. The short length of the missiles necessary for this gimmick to function means that Starscream does not come with Skyquake's firing missile launcher, since the missiles are shorter than [[for safety reasons|safety reasons]] allow, although it is incorrectly shown on his packaging. Starscream also lacks Skyquake's [[Megavisor]] gimmick.

:Starscream is known to have come with both grey missiles, better fitting his new color scheme, and later, bright green missiles like Skyquake's. Some instances even included glow in the dark missiles.

: This mold was later redecoed to make [[King Atlas]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Machine Wars Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Transtech===
[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Obscure both by design and by accident]]
* '''Starscream'''

: Starscream would have been made available in the aborted ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|Transtech]]'' series in 2001. Control art and early [[Prototype]] images have surfaced, showing that the toy would have been at the Deluxe scale and featured internal lighting mechanisms that changed color depending on its mode. The toy is clearly a homage to his ''Machine Wars'' body, which at the time of ''Transtech's'' intended release would have been the last form Starscream had inhabited in American markets.

: In 2008, this design would be [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] universe's [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]].

: This design was revived by [[Draxhall Jump]] when they were contracted to create the ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Megamorphs'' line for Toy Biz; Starscream ultimately became the [[Iron Man]] toy.

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===Commemorative Series===
[[Image:G1toy_commemorative_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's back, with a big boost of confidence.]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:The first reissue of the original Starscream toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. It featured functional missile launchers for the first time on a Hasbro version of the toy, but because the launchers now worked, both sets of missiles had to be lengthened [[for safety reasons]]. This didn't work out ''so'' badly with the null-rays, but the cluster bombs just wound up looking ''stupid''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/CSStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Commemorative Series Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Collection===

*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear, two-piece gun-mode Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fist

:As another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Starscream toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues decided to mix things up by giving the figure a full-scale redeco into [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] colors. His blue plastic became much lighter, while his cockpit was made bright orange, and even featured new grey paint applications running across it. Several of his stickers were replaced with new, show-accurate paint applications, including new wing-stripes and [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon symbols on his wings and nosecone (of course, Starscream didn't have one on his nosecone in the cartoon, so it isn't perfect!).

:Starscream's fists were remolded with new circular peg-holes so he could wield his missile launchers in his hands, which also worked in conjunction with a new tab on the fists' undersides to allow him to hold his new accessory: Megatron in gun mode. This miniature Megatron splits into two pieces at the handle, with each half plugging into the new hole and tab added to each of Starscream's fists. Megatron can also plug into Starscream's underside in jet mode, replicating the time the characters linked up in this fashion in the cartoon episode, "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The set also came with a remolded fist for the original Optimus Prime toy, allowing him to hold the Megatron accessory, and a DVD featuring a trailer for the upcoming Playstation 2 video game ''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]'' and Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for Optimus Prime, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''

===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:STFStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I will rule all the redecos, Megatron!]]
* '''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers/cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tailfins

: Standing at only two inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Starscream is a ''very'' small-scale simplification of the original Starscream toy. It retains a surprising amount of the larger toy's functionality and accessories, except its tail fins and wings are combined into single pieces, and his null rays and landing gear are left out.

:This mold was, of course, redecoed into ''Smallest Transforming'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and retooled into Thrust.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Robot Masters===
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile pods[[Image:RobotMastersStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I have thighs?]]

: Starscream's ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' toy is a re-imagining of the original Generation 1 figure, retaining its basic transformation scheme, but designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater articulation and integrated parts that do not require detachment during transformation. The only pieces that now need to be removed are Starscream's null ray rifles, which move from his wings to his arms. He has three peg-holes on each arm, allowing the null rays to be mounted on his shoulders, on his forearms, or in his fists. These holes are also designed to accommodate the generic spring-loaded missile launcher weapon included with ''Robot Masters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robot Masters|G1 Convoy]], [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robot Masters|Beast Convoy]] and [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robot Masters|Beast Megatron]].

:Starscream came with two "missile pods" based on weapons Starscream used but once, in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Fire on the Mountain]]". These chromed accessories plug into the square holes in Starscream's chest, and feature opening covers that reveal (non-firing) missiles within.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Robot Masters'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/RMStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Robot Masters Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Okay now I feel used. That's much better.]]
*'''Starscream Limited Black Version''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile pods, Jamming Trident

: Available only via mail-order through ''[[Figure Ō]]'' No. 80, the "Limited Black Version" of Starscream is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the Starscream toy, replacing the original toy's blue, red and the grey of his wings with black. He comes with all his original accessories, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Jamming Trident" [[Solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Wingstun]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Starscream Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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===Masterpiece===
[[Image:MasterpieceStarscream toy.jpg|right|375px|thumb|And the fandom complained (and rejoiced).]]
* '''Starscream''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:The second new mold in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Masterpiece]]'' line, this highly-detailed version of Starscream is the "odd man out" of the series, eschewing the slavish cartoon-accuracy of the other ''Masterpiece'' figures in favor of creating as accurate an F-15 Eagle alternate mode as possible, with a somewhat more stylized robot mode. The toy features several unintrusive built-in gimmicks, including ''numerous'' opening panels on his jet-mode surface (highlighting the attention this mode received), flip-up panels in his chest that reveal missile racks based on the weapons seen in the Generation 1 episode "Fire on the Mountain", and a rotating face that allows Starscream to switch his expression from stony-faced to sneering. Owners of the toy are given quite a few customization options, as Starscream comes with an extensive sheet of sticker decals, including variously sized Decepticon symbols, and squadron numbers and markings, including one of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]!

:In addition to his built-in features, Starscream comes with several accessories. He is armed with both his traditional null-ray rifles, but his familiar cluster bombs are replaced with a rack of (slightly inaccurate) Sidewinder missiles. He also comes with a clip that mounts under his nosecone, allowing him to hold the Megatron pistol accessory that came with [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime]] in emulation of the way the characters linked up in "S.O.S. Dinobots", and a small figurine of [[Doctor Arkeville]], his partner in crime from several first-season episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, which can fit in his cockpit. Finally, he includes a two-piece, reconfigurable display base that allows the figure to be posed in mid-flight in either jet or robot mode, and which can store Starscream's accessories while they are not in use. [[Control drawing|Control art]] for ''Masterpiece'' Starscream which showed the figure wearing his [[Transformer clothing|Crown of Leadership]] (as seen in the coronation scene of the original animated movie) and a pair of otherwise-pointless flip-out notches in the finished toy's shoulders indicated that Takara planned for a set of of clip-on coronation gear. Ultimately, it would take ''six years'' before these accessories were finally released ([[#MP11|see below]]).

: ''Masterpiece'' Starscream's creation was overseen by famed Japanese mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]], who was particularly intent on hiding the robot-mode details on the underside of the fighter mode. The first prototype for the figure was essentially an upgraded, more complex version of the original toy, with much more accurate robot and jet modes, but Kawamori's desire to avoid simply making a new version of an old toy saw the figure go through a major redesign into its finished form. Perhaps the most notable change was the repositioning of Starscream's tailfin structures from his legs to his hips, with the intent of creating the feel of a samurai wearing a pair of swords at his waist (presumably, if somewhat oddly, based on the then-recent ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' cartoons' portrayal of their [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] as a noble swordsman). Even so, Kawamori was still unhappy with the amount of robotic parts visible underneath the plane, but conceded that too many changes would essentially not make the toy look like Starscream in robot mode. In this pursuit of realism, the most visible concession to the Starscream's design was the abandonment of his traditional color scheme, replaced with an all-over greenish-tinged grey. Given that this color is inaccurate to most real F-15 fighters (whose Gunship Gray coloration is ''much'' closer to Starscream's traditional shade), the question of why it was changed at all is not an unreasonable one. However, there are instances of [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VLv-xwhhag/TZ7hPg5UX-I/AAAAAAAAAXo/UW1469Fm19M/s1600/F-15_three_shipper.jpg F-15 Strike Eagles] that actually utilize this (seldom seen) color scheme.

:This mold was later redecoed into ''Masterpiece'' versions of Skywarp and Thundercracker, and was recolored by Hasbro into a more cartoon-accurate Starscream color scheme released under their ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' line. It was retooled to create the eleventh ''Masterpiece'' figure, "Starscream Coronation Version" ([[#MP11|see below]]).

:Though not stated on the package, Starscream is in fact a 1/60 scale F-15. The same scale used by many popular Japanese mecha toys including Kawamori's own Macross Valkyries. Coincidence?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Masterpiece ghost starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-3G'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:Cast almost entirely in translucent plastic, this "Ghost Version" ''Masterpiece'' figure is yet another callback to Starscream's spectral tenure from the Generation 1 cartoon. When purchased from [[e-Hobby]], buyers will receive an [[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.|exclusive comic]] packaged with the figure.

:Like Gentei Ghost Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream is cast in light purple translucent plastic instead of just colorless clear plastic like the G1 Ghost Starscream figure.

:This figure was also released in [[Australia]], as an [[exclusive]] through [[Toys"R"Us]], in late [[2010]].

:Surprisingly Ghost Starscream comes with the same sticker sheet as the original MP-3 Starscream, only with the numbering designation changed.

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[[Image:Masterpiecetoy coronation starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Starscream Coronation Version''' (2012)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Crown, pauldrons (left and right), cape, 2 null rays, hologram pilot figurine

:Following up on the original plan for the ''Masterpiece'' Starscream figure six years after the fact, MP-11 decks Screamer out in his coronation gear from ''The Transformers: The Movie'', including crown, twin shoulderpads, and a sculpted plastic cape (rather than a fabric one). In addition to his new accessories—which also include a new hologram pilot figure in place of Doctor Arkeville—Starscream features some substantial retooling to wind his ''Masterpiece'' design back into Kawamori's original, more Generation 1-accurate look, with chunkier legs that now incorporate his tailfins, remolded shoulders and wingtips that no longer curve into one another, a new head, and re-engineered null rays attached to extending armatures that mean they no longer have to be removed for transformation.
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===Classics===
[[Image:ClassicsStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fear my extra-long null rays!!!]]
* '''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null-ray cannons (left and right), 2 missiles

: Like the other entries in the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' series, Starscream is a faithful "modernizing" of his original Generation 1 form, updating his original toy with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation (not dissimilar in principle from his ''[[#Robot Masters|Robot Masters]]'' incarnation, but with less of an adherence to his cartoon [[character model]]). Sharing many design elements with his ''[[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy, Starscream still transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an [[wikipedia:F-14_Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat]] fighter jet. His color scheme is, of course, based on the traditional Starscream palette, but seems to owe its new layout to [[wikipedia:Image:F-15A_first_prototype_2.jpg|the original F-15 prototype]].

:As usual, Starscream is armed with his familiar null-rays, which can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his null-rays (necessary for safety reasons) restrict his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. Like all ''Classics'' figures, he has a heat-activated rubsign on his left wing. Certain parts of Starscream, like his back panel and tailfin assemblies, are made of unusually rigid gray plastic that is slightly prone to cracking or breaking, and should be handled with care.

: Later versions of Starscream saw a [[retool]] in the jet intake area, which involved the slope of his shoulders being decreased, and a fifth small rectangle being added to the vertical area. This version of Starscream is the harder to find of the two, but was redecoed to create Starscream's ''[[#Henkei! Henkei!|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' counterpart, ''Classics'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Classics|Skywarp]] (on whom the retool was first observed), ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Classics|Thundercracker]] and ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Acid Storm]]. The toy was also retooled to create ''Classics'' and ''Henkei!'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classics|Ramjet]], and ''Timelines'' and ''[[Henkei!_Henkei!_(toyline)#Gentei! Gentei!|Gentei!]]'' [[Thrust (G1)#Classics|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)#Classics|Dirge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wait, you say the ''Hasbro'' version is the slavishly 'toon-accurate one? Your credibility is on shaky ground, Wiki.]]
* '''Masterpiece Starscream''' (2007, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 null rays, 2 missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot figurine, gun clip, display stand

: A [[Walmart]] exclusive, Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream is an ''extensive'' redeco of the previous year's ''Masterpiece'' figure from Takara, recolored to resemble the character's animation model, down to the orange canopy and the silver nosecone, although the cartoon-accurate silver paint on the nosecone actually covers ''toy''-accurate blue plastic.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/206593-clean-mp-ss-cleanscream-blue-nosecone.html Clean MP SS - Cleanscream(blue nosecone) - tfw2005.com]</ref> In an effort to bring out detail in the sculpt, he has also been given an extensive paint wash to bring out his panel lines. His colors were not the only thing changed, however; the tips of his vertical stabilizers were shortened and rounded, and the plastics used overall have greater resilience to impact and damage than the fragile Japanese release.

:Starscream includes the same accessories as the Takara version of the toy, including a two-piece display stand, null rays, sidewinder missiles, a small figurine of Doctor Arkeville (which now has the correct skin color), and a clip to hold 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime's Megatron gun while in jet mode. Starscream was finally given the correct tech spec stats he was originally supposed to have back in 1984 for this release, which had been mistakenly given to Skywarp instead.

:Takara got in on the act the following year when they released Hasbro's version of Masterpiece Starscream as a "[[USA Edition]]", adding a Japanese sticker to the Hasbro ''Classics'' packaging. This version of the toy was not without a few changes: the original mold for the tail fins was used, an extra Decepticon symbol was added to Starscream's nosecone (which was present on his original toy, but not his animation model), and his black "scorch mark" [[paint operation]]s were dialed back, and those that remained were switched to a lighter gray.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Classics'' Masterpiece Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Titanium Series===

[[Image:TitaniumHeroesWWStarscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"How ''dare'' you make ''me'' a redeco?! Do you know who I am?!"]]
* '''Starscream''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

:Perversely enough, ''Titanium'' Starscream is actually a redeco of ''Titanium'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], instead of the other way around. Based on the Seekers' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] forms as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic series ''[[The War Within]]'', this version of Starscream transforms into Cybertronian "tetra-jet", as designed by [[Don Figueroa]]. As a ''Titanium'' figure, Starscream is made in large part from die-cast metal, and comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

: This mold was redecoed into ''Titanium'' versions of [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium|Sunstorm]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Sport Label===
[[Image:Sports_label_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Sportscream? Shoescream? So many possible nicknames...]]

*'''Starscream featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:This red and black redeco of the ''[[Sport Label]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]] figure (itself a retool of the ''Sport Label'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Optimus Prime]]) appeared on eBay in mid-2007, identified by the auctioneer as Starscream. More pictures followed from a different source a month later, but after that, this strange little redeco quietly vanished, never released, and never even officially ''acknowledged'' by [[TakaraTomy]]. Was it a [[knock-off]], or an abandoned official product? We may never know.

:As a redeco of the one communal mold used for all the ''Sports Label'' toys, Starscream, if that's who he really was, would have transformed into an undersized Nike sneaker with real fabric shoelaces, and would have been armed with a modular two-piece gun that split and stored inside each half of the large sneaker "shell" that made up a big chunk of his alternate mode.

::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=11499 Gallery of Sports Label Starscream picture on Seibertron.com]''

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===Encore===
[[Image:Encore_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Meet the new box, same as the old box]]
*'''Starscream''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''04'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Starscream figure, and Takara's ''[[Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, with its only notable change from past versions being a pale yellow window instead of dark gray, and the inclusion of [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias on its wings and nosecone, rather than stickers (similar to the [[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]] reissue before it but not flipped like the animation and metallic purple and silver instead of glossy purple and white).
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Starscream toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He feels much better in the boring ol' stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-02'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Starscream is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Starscream, decorated in entirely different colored paint applications to more closely mimic the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon model. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the heat-sensitive rubsign that the ''Classics'' counterpart featured, but has two [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] barrels on his missile launchers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Henkei Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Henkei ghost starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Starscream's transparency; sometimes it isn't just figurative.]]
*'''Starscream Ghost Version''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles
: Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2009]]'' Vol 2 that was released in November 2009, this redeco of Starscream is the second in the character's history to pay homage to his time as a ghost in the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon by casting him almost entirely in traslucent colored plastic. Parts of the figure made in softer plastic, like his thighs, remain opaque.

: Starscream Ghost Version uses the altered version of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold that originated with Classics [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and was last seen with [[Acid Storm]] (down to the 2006 copyright date stamped on it), rather than the modified version first used on ''Universe'' Starscream and the iterations that followed ([[#Universe (2008)|see below]]). He has the date K0409 (11/04/2009) etched into the inside of his leg.

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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Universe2008-toy LegendsG1Starscream.JPG|right|300px|thumb|On casual Fridays, Starscream prefers to wear his wings down.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2008)

: The first ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toy of Starscream is a [[Redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class|Legends]] [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], transforming into an SU-37 fighter jet.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Classics'' Legends-class [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and ''Universe'' [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsUniStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Classics Starscream at TFU.info]''

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====Generation 1 Series====
[[Image:Universe2008 deluxe G1Starscream.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Yep, he's still feelin' good in the stripes.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

:The second ''Universe'' Starscream toy is a redeco of ''Classics'' Starscream, with details and a darker color scheme inspired by Starscream's original Generation 1 toy. Several minor changes were made to the mold for this release: his launcher pegs were widened, and the peg-holes for them on his shoulders and wings were modified in order to accommodate them, while his air intakes were further modified (on top of the changes made to the mold for ''Classics'' Skywarp) so that the bottom-most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center. This modified version of the mold was used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Universe Generation 1 Starscream at TFU.info]''

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===Alternity===
[[Image:Alternity starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And the fandom shall dub thee "Carscream", and complain (and rejoice).]]

*'''Starscream White Pearl''' ([[May 29|5/29]]/2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-04'''

:The <s>first</s> [[Action Master|second]] Starscream toy not to turn into a jet, ''[[Alternity (franchise)|Alternity]]'' Starscream transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale [[wikipedia:Mitsuoka_Orochi|Mitsuoka Orochi]]. Like the other toys in the line, he features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In car mode, small wings can be flipped out from under Starscream's rear wheels, giving him the appearance of a flying car.

:This mold (minus the head sculpt) was first used to make the simultaneously released ''Alternity'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], and later [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] as well.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2010)

:[[Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the Masterpiece version. This is the first Starscream in many years to attempt an entirely new transformation for him, with the arms now forming the rear of the jet and the legs folding under the wings. Amusingly, he has ''two'' cockpits, with the one that is actually part of his jet mode folding ''right behind'' the [[kibble#faux-parts|fake]] one on his chest in robot mode.

:Early samples, such as the Hasbro [[stock photography]] pictured on the right, had his helmet in unpainted gray plastic, but it is painted black on the final production version, although various reports have confirmed that the gray helmet version does indeed exist as a comparably rare [[variant]] in the wild.

: As part of the "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[subline imprint]], Starscream sports a [[rubsign]] on the top side of his left wing (when looked at from the front), although at least some samples of the gray helmet version have it on the right wing instead.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]].
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==Merchandise==
===HG Toys===
[[Image:Hgtoys_starscream_products.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

Licensor [[HG Toys]] released quite a few piece of ''Transformers'' merchandise in 1984, including several sculpted in Starscream's likeness. All of these items shared the same basic sculpt, modified to fit the piece of merchandise in question.

*'''Stamp Bot''' (1984)

:A small, non-poseable figurine of Starscream with a rubber stamp on the base. An alternate version of Starscream was also available with fewer paint applications and ''Autobot'' symbols on its wings!

*'''Zippper Clip''' (1984)

:A smaller version of the Starscream sculpt, designed to be attached to a coat zipper.

*'''Clip On''' (1984)

:A pocket clip depicting Starscream.
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===3-D Jigsaw Stand Up Puzzle===

[[Image:Standup_starscream_puzzle.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

*'''Starscream''' (1984)

:This piece of Starscream merchandise was a jigsaw puzzle in disguise! The puzzle was of a battle scene of the Seekers battling Optimus Prime, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but once broken down, the puzzle pieces could be assembled into a three-dimensional model of Starscream in either robot or jet mode—a progenitor of the [[3D Battle-Card Game]] in many respects!
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===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[Image:Milk caramel starscream.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (1985)
:One of [[Kabaya]]'s first Transformers [[candy toy]] lines, the ''Transformers Milk Caramel'' series featured small rubber figures, similar to the later-released [[Decoy]]s, but smaller, flatter and based more on the toys, rather than their animation models. Starscream was available in numerous different colors.
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===Transformers Choco===
[[Image:Kabaya gashapon starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|No, no, no, I said green ''screen!'']]
*'''Starscream''' (1985)

:One of the first of many snap-together candy toy model kits released by Kabaya during the Generation 1 era, this small version of Starscream was available as in various solid colors as part of the ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' range, coming packaged with small "Chocolate Dots". Owing to its diminutive size, it could only transform between robot and jet modes by being disassembled and put back together in different configurations. The figure was apparently also available through capsule machines.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[Image:Kabaya gum starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Starscream''' (1985)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right fists, 2 missile launchers, landing gear

:Starscream was also available as part of the larger ''Transformers Gum'' range of figures. Released in the first wave of the series and standing at about four inches tall, he was moulded from red, black and grey plastic and featured stickers for detail. Unlike his smaller ''Choco'' counterpart, as was standard for the ''Gum'' figures, he is fully transformable, essentially being a scaled down version of the actual Starscream toy.

:This Starscream figure was later re-released in 1997 by a Korean company named [[Toon Town]], in a two-pack with the "Transformers Gum" version of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]].
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===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Not a mis-colored Skywarp]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1985)
: This small purple rubber figurine of Starscream 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 Starscream's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for. A peach-colored version of the figure could be found packed in various other multi-packs the following year.

*'''Starscream''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''35'''

: The Starscream 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 (35, in Starscream's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Decoy Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Parody Deformed===
[[Image:Pd_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|"Don't push me, Megatron, my desire for cuteness is as great as yours!"]]
*'''Starscream''' (1990)

:A small red and white, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Starscream was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[candy toy]]s. The tenth figure in the series, he came with a "[[Transformers PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Good Luck! Starscream!!", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:Hoc_starscreams.jpg|right|thumb]]

* '''Starscream''' (2000)
: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Starscream was available as part of the first wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:This figure was redecoed into ''Super Collection Figure'' Thundercracker and Skywarp, and retooled to become Thrust, Ramjet and Dirge.

* '''Ghost Starscream''' (2001)
: Starscream's figurine was recast in translucent colored plastic to represent his ghostly form from the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon, and re-released as a rare chase figure in the fifth wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' series.

* '''Coronation Starscream''' (2002)
:Starscream was retooled for a third and final release in the eight and last wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' line. Like the ghost figure, "Coronation Starscream" was only available as a rare chase figure, and features a new head and arms with the crown, shoulderpads and cape from his cornation scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
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===Heroes of Cybertron===
When the ''Super Collection Figure'' series was imported to become Hasbro's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, the figures were all cast entirely in translucent colored plastic, then painted over, save for the eyes and a small patch on the back of their heads, giving them all a [[light-piping]] gimmick. Unlike the Japanese figures, they were sold in individual blister packaging, with character profile cards.

* '''Starscream''' (2002)
[[Image:HoC 3H Seeker Set.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Leader of the pack.]]
:A first-wave ''Heroes of Cybertron'' release of the first ''Super Collection Figure'' Starscream figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/HoCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Starscream at TFU.info]''

* '''Starscream with Crown''' (2002)
:This ''Heroes of Cybertron'' release saw the ''SCF'' chase figure of Starscream in his coronation gear reach a much wider audience. It came packaged with the left leg of the fifth wave's [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

* '''Starscream''' (OTFCC exclusive, 2003)
: The original Starscream figurine was re-released again in this six-pack of figures available exclusively at [[OTFCC 2003]]. He came packaged with ''Heroes of Cybertron'' versions of Thundercracker, Skywarp, and three [[Air Warrior]]s.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/OTFCCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on OTFCC Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:Mega SCF Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Just keep it away from any [[Galvatron (G1)|reformatted megalomaniacs]].]]
* '''Starscream''' (2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MegaSCF TF 07'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands (left & right), 2 clenched fists (left & right), right fist w/ Megatron, 2 shoulderpads (left & right), cape, alternate head w/ crown

:''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Starscream is a highly articulated non-transforming PVC action figure. Standing at five inches tall, Starscream features several interchangeable fists, including one clutching Megatron in gun mode, and a full compliment of coronation gear, including two shoulderpads, a real fabric cape that attaches to them, and an alternate head wearing his Crown of Leadership.

:This mold, minus accessories, was supposed to be used to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]], but the figure was never released.
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===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero Starscream bust.JPG|right|thumb|Caught mid-pelvic thrust.]]
* '''Starscream''' (2002)

:A cold-cast porcelain Starscream bust measuring six inches in height with a nine-inch wingspan. The bust was fifth in [[Hard Hero]]'s main series of ''Transformers'' busts, and was limited to 5000 pieces. An additional 100 pieces were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].
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===MyClone===
[[Image:Myclone Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Every Transformers fangirl owns this.]]
* '''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF003'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

: Released in the third wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this adorable little Starscream comes with a hexagonal red display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. Starscream's modular design is common to all ''MyClone'' figures, allowing his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other figure.

: This mold was also used to make ''MyClone'' Thundercracker.
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[Image:Qrobo starscream.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)

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

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

[[Image:Kabaya_bottlecap_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|"Hey! Hey! ...Betcha can't guess who I am!"]]

*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-2'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:At only one inch in height, this Starscream "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.

::*''[http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Bottlecap Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===History Collection===

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

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

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

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act234/ More information on the History Collection at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Palisades===
* '''Starscream''' (Palisades, 2005)

[[Image:PalisadesStarscream.jpg|thumb|]]

:Starscream is a six-inch-tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Starscream was sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].

:This statue was later [[redeco]]ed as Skywarp, Sunstorm, Thundercracker, and the Ghost of Starscream.
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* '''Ghost of Starscream''' (Palisades, 2005)

[[Image:PalisadesGhostStarscream.jpg|thumb|]]

:A ''Previews''-exclusive clear redeco of the Starscream statue, the Ghost of Starscream is a six-inch-tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Limited to 300 pieces, Ghost of Starscream was sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].[http://web.archive.org/web/20051017011253/http://previews.diamondcomics.com/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=132&ai=22313]
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumRM Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Stop, in the name of love...]]
* '''Starscream''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, "cloud" base, Display stand

: Released in the second wave of "Robot Masters", ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Starscream is a small, non-transforming die-cast metal figurine, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearances. He is sculpted holding a pistol in his left hand (Why? He's got guns on his arms!) and holding up his palm outward with his right, while using his jets to fly up.

: This mold was also used to make ''Titanium'' Thundercracker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Titanium Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Kiss Players===
[[Image:Atariscream_pvc.jpg|right|thumb|This may explain ''[[Slipstream (Animated)|her]]''.]]
*'''Atari-scream''' (2007)

:A redeco of the PVC figurine of [[Atari Hitotonari]] released the previous year, this black-costumed version of the figure represents Atari while she was possessed by Starscream, as seen in the ''[[15 Go! Go!]]'' manga. It was available only as an online-order exclusive from [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:RH Mirage vs Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's cute when he betrays you.]]
* '''Starscream''' (Mirage Vs Starscream, 2007)
: Starscream is a two inch high figure sculpted in a super deformed style and articulated at the shoulders. This figure was later redecoed into (guess what) Thundercracker for the Jazz vs. Thundercracker set, and Skywarp for the "Decepticon Sneak Attack" set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Robot Heroes Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Boss Coffee===
[[Image:Boss_coffee_starscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Starscream''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Starscream was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Starscream features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.

*'''Starscream''' (2008)

:A larger, metallic gold version of Starscream was also part of the promotion. Nearly twice as tall as the smaller figure, it was not merely an upsized version, but an entirely different sculpt, with a notably broader wingspan. This Starscream was randomly included with two-packs of Rainbow Mountain Blend coffee cans, which featured a double-wide plastic capsule to hold him.
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===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix g1starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Elephantiasis of the blaster]]
*'''Starscream'''

: The ''[[Attacktix]]'' Starscream game piece was to be a small figure depicting on his robot mode. A missile-type piece, he would have featured an oversized null-ray missile launcher on his right arm. Starscream would have been a Captain-class piece worth 30 points.

: Hasbro displayed Starscream at a few conventions, but he was ultimately canceled alongside the rest of the ''Attacktix'' line.

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard ClassicStarscream.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Classic Starscream''' (2007)

: A 42-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, "Classic" Starscream "transforms" into a grey and red fighter jet with a color scheme based on his ''Classics'' toy. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]], and Generation 1 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]].
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===Revoltech===
[[Image:Revoltech Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Let's just hope [[Pat Lee]] didn't get royalties from this.]]
* '''Starscream''' (2008)
**''Yamaguchi Series number:'' '''046'''
**''Accessories:'' Megatron gun mode, 2 closed fists (left & right), open right hand, pistol grip right hand, pointing left hand, display stand

:A non-transforming but ''highly'' articulated Starscream action figure, ''[[Revoltech]]'' Starscream uses the ''Revoltech'' "revolver joints" for maximum articulation. It comes with his twin null-ray cannons, a gun-mode Megatron, a posing stand, and three extra hands (a Megatron-holding right hand, an open-palmed right hand, and a left hand for pointing or disco-dancing).

::*''[http://www.amiami.com/shop/?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-0148&template=review.html More information on Revoltech Starscream at Amiami.com]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Starscream statue.jpg|right|thumb|Only half here and I still look this good.]]
* '''Starscream''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Starscream was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces.

:This bust was retooled and redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

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[[Image:Coronation statue.jpg|right|thumb|Coronation Starscream? This is [[Main Page|bad comedy]].]]
* '''Coronation Starscream''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Coronation Starscream was an exclusive to on-line retailer Action Figure Xpress. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 600 pieces. It features Starscream decked out in the royal crown, cape, and big honkin' shoulder pads he wore (albeit briefly) in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|Bet that they got it wrong because of the faction symbols?]]
*'''Starscream''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Wings

: This [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in Starscream's neck and limbs. Although Hasbro stock photography (right) shows him with his wings pointing down, they are detachable and are meant to be put in the standard upwards position.

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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
[[Image:StarscreamSkystriker.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A whole lotta [[Chris Latta|Latta]].]]
*'''Starscream Skystriker with Cobra Commander''' (2011)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes [[Cobra Commander]] in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium_Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.

: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.

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==Notes==
[[Image:G2BlackDeathStarscream.jpg|200px|thumb|]]
*A hand-painted mock-up and accompanying artwork for what seems to have been a proposed ''Generation 2''-era redeco of Starscream appeared in auctions on [[eBay]], amongst similar items put up for sale from the collection of a former [[Hasbro]] employee. The mock-up features the words "Black Death" on its nosecone, which would probably lead fans to refer to the figure as "Black Death Starscream" if anyone were aware of it existing. The actuality of the figure being intended as Starscream is uncertain. In fact, the G2 redeco of Ramjet seen at the same time has been revealed as having been intended as [[Sandstorm (G2)|a separate new character]] and not an alternate version of Ramjet as had been assumed. It very well may be that this toy was likewise intended as a new character with the working name "Black Death," and not Starscream at all, but without confirmation of this it may as well remain listed here.
[[Image:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|200px|thumb|]]
*A second unproduced redeco of Starscream for the ''Generation 2'' line was found in 2009, also in an auction on Ebay. It is known to the fandom as "Jungle Attack Starscream", although just as with "Black Death Starscream", it is unclear if it was intended to actually be another Starscream toy.

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