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Powerglide (G1)

2007-02-12T23:15:26Z

63.70.243.242: /* Trivia */

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

'''Powerglide''', unlike most Autobots, can fly under his own power, and it goes straight to his pointy head. Give him any excuse and awaa-aa-aay he goes, dashing off into the stratosphere at 500 mph -- but not in a straight line. No, Powerglide is an aerial acrobat, able to perform stunts other Transformer planes would never dream of. Barrel rolls, tail stands, death spirals, screaming 3200-mph powerdives: none of these are too tough for this Autobot barnstormer, and if he has an audience, be they friendly or enemy, he is guaranteed to put on the air show of their lives.

Yet this seeming frivolity has saved his life countless times in combat. Powerglide is lightly armed with small concussion bombs and a nose-mounted thermal beam, and the former is practically useless in the air. Furthermore, his speed and power, impressive as they are, are vastly outclassed by most aerial Decepticons. Like the flying aces of World War I, Powerglide resorts to dogfighting maneuvers, using his flying skills to confuse and evade the enemy. This tactic works very well.

In fact, Powerglide's skill only aggravates his greatest weakness. He is good, and he knows it, and he misses no chance to show it. If this means he will seek out ever tougher foes to prove his mettle -- then he'll do that, even if it kills him. Some day, it might.

:''Greek name:'' '''Keravnos''' (Κεραυνός)<br>
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Survolo'''<br>
:''Italian name:'' '''Jumbo'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Chain]] (US), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japan)

Powerglide was a brash barnstormer with a penchant for spouting gung-ho sayings like "And awaaa-aaa-aay we go!". For a time, he was somewhat smitten with the fleshling female [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]]. They went on a date or two, but (fortunately) the only lasting result was a series of flashing lights under his chestplate in the form of a stylized heart. What purpose this served (other than being disturbing) is not immediately clear.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Powerglide was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] resistance cell on [[Cybertron]], until their great raid on [[Darkmount]], during which Powerglide was accidentally transported to [[Earth]] with his comrades. While on [[Cybertron]], he transformed into a triangular aircraft with hovering ability and a hoisting winch, with enough lifting power to just barely pick up his fellow Autobot [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. Once on [[Earth]], he changed this mode for a ground-attack jet similar in appearance to a Republic A10.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Powerglide''' (Mini-Vehicle, 1985)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-62'''

: Powerglide transforms into an A-10 "Thunderbolt" bomber plane. He is notable for being one of the earliest Autobots with an aerial alt-mode.

*'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-12'''

: Powerglide was reissued in a "[[Transformers Collection]]" six-pack with [[Bumblebee]], [[Cosmos]], [[Gears]], [[Huffer]] and [[Warpath]]. With the exception of an added faction sigil sticker, there are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions.

: This entire set was redecoed to make the [[G1 GoBots]] set: Powerglide was used to make [[Bad Boy]].

==Trivia==
[[Image:NowIKnow.jpg|right|thumb|200px|We need an adult!]]
* ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], a [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], was originally intended to be Powerglide, but Hasbro apparently could not secure the name.
* Powerglide makes an appearance in one of the five Transformers [[public service announcements]], speaking out against gender discrimination.

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

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Bumblebee (G1)

2007-02-12T22:12:44Z

63.70.243.242: /* Attacktix */

:''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family. He was known as '''Goldbug''' for a time in some continuities.''

[[Image:Bumblebeeg1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Quit beating me up. It's not cool, it's not edgy. It's stupid and mean. HA HA WE HURT KID-APPEAL CHARACTER. Real frickin' mature.]]

'''Bumblebee''' is one of the smallest and weakest Autobots. While this does allow him to do his job better than most Autobots could manage, he is self-conscious about his size. He looks up (so to speak) to the other Autobots, but what he doesn't realize is that ''they'' look up to ''him''. He may be small, but he's brave, and he's one of the most likable Autobots around. Bumblebee already has the respect he craves.

As '''Goldbug''', his rebuilt and "matured" form, Bumblebee retains most of his earlier strengths and weaknesses, but without his crippling need for approval. (This is true of some "matured" versions of Bumblebee without new names or bodies, as well, but is quite markedly associated with the change to Goldbug).

''French-Canadian name: '''Bourdon/Coccinelle''' ''<br>
''Japanese name: '''Bumble/Goldback''' ''<br>
''European-market name: '''Wagenbot''' ''<br>
''Italian name: '''Maggiolino''' ''<br>
''South American name: '''Volks''' ''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Bumblebeemarvel1.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Bumblebee's first appearance... anywhere.]]
Four million years ago, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] led a crew of Autobots including Bumblebee aboard the [[Ark]] to clear a path through an asteroid belt for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to pass through. Once their objective was completed, they were attacked by Decepticons and both their ships crashed in a volcanic mountain on a primitive planet known as [[Earth]]. In 1984, the volcano ([[Mount Saint Hilary]]) erupted, awakening their ship, which rebuilt them. Bumblebee was reconfigured to transform into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle.

[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a mission into a human city to investigate their new world. Bumblebee, anxious to be the first to meet the planet's inhabitants, rear-ended a car full of teenagers at a drive-in movie theatre. Before he could introduce himself, he was under attack by Decepticons and damaged badly. One of the teenagers, [[Buster Witwicky]], brought the car back to his father's autorepair shop. Bumblebee weakly pleaded to them to fix him, for he was dying. His father, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], fixed Bumblebee and offered to help the Autobots convert their native fuel resources into a form that Transformers could use. Bumblebee took Buster with him back towards the Ark to relay this message.

[[Image:Bumblebeeplight.jpg|right|thumb|RARR BUMBLEBEE SMASH]]

After a seemingly final battle with the Decepticons, the long-lost Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arrived and reversed the Autobots' victory with a single blast. Bumblebee and the rest of the Autobots were kept captive aboard the Ark until Ratchet managed to free the Ark from Decepticon control and repair them. However, Buster had been entrusted with safeguarding the [[Creation Matrix]], which the Decepticons discovered, so Bumblebee and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] were sent to protect him. Buster was attacked by the newly-built but lifeless [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Bumblebee and Bluestreak did their best to defend Buster, but it was Buster's use of the powers of the Creation Matrix which saved them all, disassembling Jetfire in mid-air. Bumblebee removed Jetfire's brain so Buster could remote-control the body with his mind.

After the Creation Matrix was returned to a restored Optimus Prime, Bumblebee was charged with giving four new recruits ([[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]) a tour of the planet. Bumblebee decided a [[Brick Springhorn]] concert would be a good destination, but the Decepticons had sabotaged the event to harvest [[energon]]. Bumblebee disobeyed orders and led the four into battle, saving the concert. When [[Robot-Master]] appeared on television and claimed to control the Transformers, it was Bumblebee's job to ask their human business parter [[G.B. Blackrock]] what the deal was. Robot-Master broadcast next in a coal mine next to a de-energized [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but Bumblebee and several other Autobots were pushed away by overwhelming Earth military forces.

This event caused Bumblebee to question his usefulness to the Autobots, and he abandoned them without a word. The Decepticons, however, saw much use for him and attempted to apprehend him. Hiding in a used car lot, he was stolen by [[Waldo and Ernest|two humans]], who he adopted for a while. The Decepticons did not relent, and Bumblebee was ultimately rescued by the rest of the Autobots, an act which reminded him how valuable he was to them.

Due to [[#Conflicting Goldbug origins|conflicting circumstances]], Bumblebee was damaged and rebuilt into a stronger but similar form, Goldbug. Goldbug and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] were ordered by the new Autobot leader [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to track down the [[Mechanic]], who had stolen Autobot technology from the Ark. Grimlock was a terrible leader and had no regard for human life, so both Goldbug and Blaster exiled themselves from his command. Grimlock was furious, and sent the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s to bring them in. Goldbug and Blaster found themselves in the desert of the American southwest and, thanks to a run-in with the Decepticon [[Triple Changer]]s, were infested with the disease known as [[Scraplets]]. Goldbug and his human friend [[Charlie Fong]] left to get help and possibly a cure, but Blaster believed Goldbug had abandoned him to die. Near death himself, Goldbug and Charlie arrived at a gas station, where they met up with the [[Throttlebot]]s, sent from Cybertron by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and armed with acid to contain the disease. Goldbug narrowly escaped extermination when it as discovered that the cure for Scraplets was none other than [[water]]. Goldbug called industrialist [[G.B. Blackrock]] (on a pay phone), and Blackrock trucked in tanks of water himself. Blaster was cured and his trust in Goldbug was restored.

Goldbug, Blaster, and the Throttlebots found refuge in a used car lot owned by [[Big Steve]]. However, they were all in bad need of fuel. They attempted a deal with Big Steve, but he doublecrossed them, filling them up with soda pop instead of gasoline. It was then that the Protectobots caught up with them, followed by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. During the ensuing battle, the immobilized Throttlebots (including Goldbug) were carted away by [[RAAT]].

[[Image:Goldbugorigins.jpg|left|thumb|Ain't variant continuity FUN?!]]
====Conflicting Goldbug origins====
In ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'', Bumblebee is destroyed by [[G.I. Joe]] due to a misunderstanding. They later rebuild him as Goldbug with help from [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. However, Marvel UK did not initially print the crossover, so an alternate origin for Goldbug was conceived. In the pages of the UK comic, Bumblebee was destroyed by a time-traveling [[Death's Head]] and repaired by a time-traveling [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. (The Marvel Joe/TF crossover was published in the UK towards the end of the series.) The conflicting origins for Goldbug is the single largest difference between the American and British Marvel Transformers comics; ''most'' everything else kinda sorta meshes together, if you squint.

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Dan Gilvezan]] (US), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japan)

[[Image:Bumblebee-CyberToon.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hoverbee]]
After pilfering [[energy conductors]] with [[Wheeljack]], the little, yellow different Autobot was on the [[Ark]] which landed on [[Earth]] 4 million years ago, went sleepy, woke up in 1984 as a Volkswagen Beetle. Bumblebee was part of the team of Autobots sent to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from overpowering [[Sherman Dam]]. Bumblebee helped Ironhide carve out a new riverbed for the raging waters, saving a nearby neighborhood from being flooded. Such acts was one of the earliest that helped endear the Autobots to the humans.

During the Decepticon development of their Space Bridge program, Megatron captured Bumblebee and altered a bank of his memory circuits to lure the Autobots into a trap. Bumblebee recovered in time to alert the Autobots to the true location of the Space Bridge.

In 2005, he and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike Witwicky]] were on [[Moonbase 1]]. [[Unicron]] ate it. Luckily, Unicron takes some time to digest things, and the two (as well as [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]) were spared an acid-bath in Unicron's guts by the timely arrival of Spike's son [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]].

[[Image:Goldbugtroop1.jpg|150px|left|thumb|See? He still looks sorta friendly.]]
[[Image:Goldbugtroop2.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Eeeyeeaaggh!]]
When the body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was retrieved by [[Gregory Swafford]] and [[Jessica Morgan]], [[Rodimus Prime]] led a team that included Bumblebee to investigate. However, Bumblebee and his teammates were attacked by a [[Hate Plague]]-infested [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and heavily damaged. After Optimus Prime was rebuilt by the Quintessons, so too was Bumblebee into a more powerful but similar form. Bumblebee remarked that he now looked like a "gold bug". Optimus Prime decided this would be his new name.

Goldbug journeyed with Optimus Prime and the other survivors to [[Chaar]] in search of a heat-resistent alloy that could insulate Prime from the Hate Plague. However, infected Decepticon forces attacked and contaminated Goldbug as well.

===''Legends'' anthology===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:Bumblebeeidw.jpg|right|thumb|Artist [[E.J. Su]] redesigned Bumblebee for the IDW "Infiltration" series. Deal with it.]]

Bumblebee is part of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl's]] secret counter-infiltration unit on [[Earth]]. When [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] breaks cover by [[Infiltration%2C Part 0|rescuing a trio of humans]], Bumblebee is the one Autobot who supports his efforts. He [[Infiltration%2C Part 4|accompanies Ratchet and the humans]] to investigate an abandoned [[Decepticon]] bunker in [[Nebraska]]. At the bunker, while the humans are inside, two Decepticons attack, and Bumblebee manages to take down [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], but not before Ratchet is shot by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].

Bumblebee is as easygoing and daring as his incarnations in previous continuity; it's his encouragement and willingness to go along that push Ratchet into taking the three humans to Nebraska, somewhat against Ratchet's conscience. That positive nature is tempered, though, by a pragmatic streak not often seen in previous incarnations of the character; while the humans explore the Nebraska bunker, Bumblebee comments to Ratchet that, given the need for evidence of unusual Decepticon activity, the humans would be "acceptable losses". However, this did not prevent the Autobot from [[Infiltration%2C_Part_5|leaping to the humans' aid]] as they attempted to exit the collapsing command bunker.

Bumblebee left the humans with Ratchet and traveled to [[Oregon]], location of the second Decepticon command bunker, observing the situation until the rest of the Autobot unit can arrive. After witnessing Megatron disciplining Starscream and subsequently downgrading the infiltration unit's status to Phase Two, Bumblebee departs Oregon with the rest of the unit.

Bumblebee uses a "[[holomatter]]" [[Media:Hotbumblebee.jpg|avatar]] when in public to avoid looking like an unmanned vehicle, which has the appearance of a young human female. It is unknown whether he can alter his (presumably male) normal voice to match his avatar's appearance.

===IDW "Hearts of Steel" continuity===

===''Timelines: Descent Into Evil''===
[[Image:Timelines-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|You know you want me, baby.]]

Having been on the trail of the Decepticon agent [[Flamewar (T)|Flamewar]] for a long, long time, now-espionage director Bumblebee (in his unreleased [[Alternators]] body) made his move, interrupting a supposedly-secure secret communication between Flamewar and the [[Tripredacus Council]]. He revealed that his agent [[Ricochet (T)|Ricochet]] had installed a degenerative virus into [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus']] [[Virulent Clone (T)|clone army]]. Oh, and that since the Autobots now ''knew'' Flamewar's whereabouts and who she was working for, the Tripredacus Council would certainly consider her a liability. Which they did. So they blew her ship up.

===''Energon'' cartoon===
A robot using Bumblebee's character model is shown in a still-shot flashback as a member of the Autobot group led by [[Rodimus (UT)|Rodimus]]. Whether this robot is an alternate-universe incarnation of Bumblebee or simply a similar-looking robot is --like all [[Unicron Trilogy]] character-model cameos-- left to conjecture.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|left|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986/2001/2003/2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''

: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, transformed into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkwagen Beetle. The toy, taken from the Japanese [[Microchange]] line, was released in both red and yellow versions in the US, and was available through the first three years of the series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border. In Mexico, both a blue version and a recently-discovered white version with a red face were released, while both metallic gold and gunmetal-silver versions have appeared from South American companies [[Antex]] and [[Estrella]].

: Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license form [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[retool]]ed to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires, and was also released in Japan in 2003 as a 7-Eleven [[exclusive]]. The Japanese keychain series also had a black "chase" version.

[[Image:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|right|thumb|Left to right, starting at the top: Original Bumblebee's head and Goldbug's head, Cliffjumper's head and Pretender Classics Bumblebee's head, Action Master Bumblebee's head and reissue Bumblebee's head. (The Action Master's head is really only there to fill the hole.)]]

: In 2004, Bumblebee was again reissiued in Japan in a six-toy multi-pack alongside [[Huffer]], [[Cosmos]], [[Gears]], [[Powerglide]] and [[Warpath]], but this time with a cartoon-accurate head.

: The original mold is also used by [[Volks]]. The keychain version is used by [[Glyph]], while the new-head multi-pack version was used to make [[Bug Bite]].

*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''

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

*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)

: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "Classic [[Pretender]]", expanding the range of Pretenders toys. Bumblebee was still a Volkswagen Beetle, but now had what looked like off-road tires. He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modelled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper's]] toy head. The inner robot was sold without the shell as a K-Mart [[exclusive]] [[Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange. The Legends figure was also sold in a set with Legends [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Jazz and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in Japan the same year.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)

: A non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail, Bumblebee's Action Master release came with a [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large gun with spring-loaded deploying barrel. This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of some kind available during the entire original Transformers production run (from 1984-1990).

*'''Bumble''' (Smallest Transformers, 2003)

: Bumblebee was released in 2003 in the Japanese [[Smallest Transformers]] line as a scaled-down version of his original toy, in both yellow and a "chase" red color scheme.

===Generation 2===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

: Bumblebee's first [[Generation 2]] toy was a redeco of his original toy, but with gold chrome on the previously yellow parts.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)

: Bumblebee's second release in the Generation 2 line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam (G2)|High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine.

: This mold was also used to make [[Crosswise (RiD)|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]].

===Classics===
[[Image:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|left|thumb|125px|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)

:The Deluxe Bumblebee transforms into a yellow sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package). He comes with a single accessory: A jet ski called [[Wave Crusher]] on a trailer. In robot mode, Bumblebee is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.

:This mold will be [[redeco]]ed into ''Classics'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]].

:It is the best toy ever.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

:This ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. We have gone full circle.

===Attacktix===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Booster, 2007)
:''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF06'''

: Part of the second-series ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Bumblebee is a "Rare" 20-point "Specialist" that fires a standard missile. His Special Power, "Infiltrate", does something probably cool but we don't know what yet.

===Merchandise===

===Unreleased===
: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Alternators]]'' line, line-art of a "new Beetle" incarnation of Bumblebee (with a Cliffjumper retooling) has been revealed by [[Takara]] in their ''Binaltech'' sourcebook. However, since Volkswagen rejected Hasbro/Takara's licensing pitch, the toy never progressed beyond line-art phase.

==2007 Movie==
{{spoiler}}
In [[Transformers (2007)]] movie. Bumblebee is no longer a VW Beetle, but a Chevrolet Camaro and later will be modified into a Saleen-modified 2009 version of the car. He also may not be vocal on the film because his vocal system would be ripped out and may communicate through his car radio. And it has been confirmed that he is the only Transformer to have had an animatronic figure built for the film because the rest will be CGI.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]

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

* [http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee White Mexican Bumblebee gallery at TF-1.com]

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Attacktix

2007-02-12T22:12:07Z

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[[Image:Attactix los.gif|thumb|350px|Optimus Prime likes to hide behind words.]]

'''Attacktix''' is one of [[Hasbro]]'s new gaming properties. Players select an "army" of figures, then try to use the figures' special abilities (firing missiles, spring-loaded strike attacks, and the like) to knock down the opposing force. The games rules are set as such that the game can be played very simply and quickly between two players, or more involved battles with multiple players and more rules and turnarounds.

Initially, the ''Attacktix'' line consisted solely of ''[[Star Wars]]'' characters; however, Hasbro has since introduced ''Transformers'' characters to the mix -using a combination of characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Generation 1]] series, even dipping into ''[[Universe]]'' and a few unique creations, plus recently added heroes and villains from [[Marvel Comics]]. Most strikingly, the Attacktix line featured a "Intergalactic Showdown" crossover pack, pitting ''Transformers'' characters AGAINST ''Star Wars'' characters for utter supremacy of the Male Action market.

[[Image:AttacktixBoosters.jpg|left|thumb|150px|HA HA FETT.]]

Most of the pieces are available in randomized, blind-packed Booster sets. Originally these came three to a pack, but with the addition of ''Transformers'', the sets were reduced to cheaper two-packs. The Booster-pack figures are (somewhat misleadingly) rated "Rare" and "Super Rare": each pack contains one of each, but there are twice as many "Super Rare" pieces in an assortment as there are "Rares".

Whether even more ''Transformers'' generations as well as other Hasbro toyline properties like [[G.I. Joe]] will join the Attacktix war has yet to be seen, but seems highly likely. ''All'' of the Attacktix characters are compatible and you can use multiples of any one; you can have a team consisting of Yoda, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Spider-Man]] if you wish, or nothing but multiple [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlocks]].

''Wicked''.

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==Gameplay Basics==
[[Image:AttacktixDemo.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Tabletop gaming condensed down to simply knocking things over. ''Awesome''.]]

The most basic setup of the game involves two players picking an equal number of pieces and placing them on a smooth surface about three feet apart. Players then move as many pieces as they wish as many "tix" as shown on their piece by "rolling" them. At any time during movement, the player can attack with a set number of their pieces; the last player to have any pieces standing wins.

Most pieces fall under two attack categories: Missiles or Melee. (There are a few special cases, but so far, all ''Transformers'' pieces are combat-only.) Missile-launching pieces can attack from a distance (the spring mechanisms in Attacktix pieces are very strong), but typically cannot move as many "tix" per turn. Melee pieces need to get up-close for their swipes, stabs, and lifting actions to be effective, so to counter that they typically can move a greater number of "tix" per turn.

More advanced methods of play are set up using '''Point Values''' and '''Special Powers'''.

===Point Values===
Every piece is rated a certain number of Points. Typically, the higher the point value, the more effective the piece is in battle (more "tix" per turn, more effective attacks/special powers, wider bases to make knocking them down more difficult, etc). While most pieces range from 10 to 40 points, the large and very powerful "Battle Master" pieces can be worth up to 80. Players may set a maximum total point value to even the playing field, adjusting strategy to match: use a large force of weaker troops to wear down the other team with multiple attacks, or only a few very strong ones in the hopes of overpowering the opponent quickly?

===Special Powers===
On the bottom of every piece's base is a Special Power that goes into effect when the piece is knocked over, ''if'' the "Attacktix Window" on the bottom shows white. These vary wildly, from giving you retaliatory moves and/or attacks, replacing the fallen figure with another piece of a specified Class, Allegiance or even a specific character, and such. It is a good idea to assemble a team whose Special Powers complement each other; while this typically means sticking with a "theme" (Imperials, Autobots), this is not always the case, thanks to the Class markings.

==Transformers Attacktix pieces==
:''('''Note''': More detail on each pieces' Special Powers are given on their individual pages.)''

===Series 1===
{| border="7" style=width:100% text-align:center"
|-
| '''NUMBER''' || '''CHARACTER''' || '''ALLEGIANCE''' || '''CLASS''' || '''ATTACK TYPE''' || '''POINTS''' || '''RARITY'''
|-
| TF01 || [[Mini-Con]] ([[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]]) || Autobot || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF02 || [[Omnicon]] (gold [[Signal Flare]] type) || Autobot || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF03 || [[Decepticlone]] (gray [[Light Unit]]) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF04 || [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF05 || [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] || Autobot || Captain || Missile || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF06 || [[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (flail) || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF07 || [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (swing) || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF08 || [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (''Cybertron'') || Decepticon || Captain || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF09 || [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (''Cybertron'') || Autobot || Warrior || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF10 || [[Excellion]] || Autobot || Warrior || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF11 || [[Vector Prime]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF12 || [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (''Energon'') || Autobot || Warrior || Melee (stab) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF13 || [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Super Optimus Prime (''Cybertron'', robot)]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF14 || Super Optimus Prime (''Cybertron'', vehicle) || Autobot || Leader || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF15 || [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] || Decepticon || Captain || Melee (lift) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF16 || [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron (''Cybertron'', robot)]] || Decepticon || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF17 || Megatron (''Cybertron'', jet) || Decepticon || Leader || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF18 || [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (grapple) || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF19 || [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF20 || [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] || Decepticon || Warrior || Missile (forked) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF21 || [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (robot) || Autobot || Warrior || Melee (stab) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF22 || Skyblast (vehicle) || Autobot || Specialist || Missile || 20 || N/A
|-
| TF24 || [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] || N/A || Mega || Melee (manual throw) || 80 || N/A
|-
| TF25 || [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] || Decepticon || Captain || Melee (punch) || 30 || N/A
|-
| SVT01 || [[Omega Sentinel]] || N/A || Mega || Missile (quadruple) || 70 || N/A
|-
| SVT05 || Super Optimus Prime (''Cybertron'', robot) || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || N/A
|-
| SVT06 || Megatron (''Cybertron'', robot) || Decepticon || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || N/A
|-
| P01 || Decepticlone (white Light Unit) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || N/A
|-
|}
===Series 2===
{| border="7" style=width:100% text-align:center"
|-
| '''NUMBER''' || '''CHARACTER''' || '''ALLEGIANCE''' || '''CLASS''' || '''ATTACK TYPE''' || '''POINTS''' || '''RARITY'''
|-
| TF01 || [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF02 || Omnicon (blue Signal Flare type) || Autobot || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF03 || Mini-Con (black Skyboom type) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF04 || Decepticlone (purple Light Unit) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF05 || Dark Crumplezone || Decepticon || Warrior || Melee (punch) || 30 || Rare
|-
| TF06 || [[Bumblebee]] || Autobot || Specialist || Missile || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF07 || [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] || Autobot || Leader || Melee (rammer) || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF08 || [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] || Decepticon || Captain || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF09 || [[Checkpoint (Energon)|Checkpoint]] || Autobot || Specialist || Missile || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF10 || [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] || Autobot || Warrior || Melee (axe swing) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF11 || Starscream (''Energon'', vehicle) || Decepticon || Captain || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF12 || [[Thrust (Attacktix)|Thrust]] (robot) || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (stab) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF13 || Thrust (vehicle) || Decepticon || Specialist || Missile || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF14 || [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]] (vehicle) || Autobot || Warrior || Missile (x2) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF15 || Super Optimus Prime (''Cybertron'', "spark attack") || Autobot || Warrior || Missile || 50 || Super Rare
|-
| TF16 || [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] || Autobot || Captain || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF17 || Dark Scorponok || Decepticon || Warrior || Melee (lift) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF18 || Galvatron (''Cybertron'') || Decepticon || Leader || Missile || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF?? || [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Generation 1) || Autobot || Leader || Missile || 40 || N/A
|-
| TF?? || [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Generation 1) || Decepticon || Leader || Missile || 40 || N/A
|-
| TF?? || [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] || Autobot || Specialist || Melee (stab) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF?? || [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] (''Cybertron'' [[Legends of Cybertron|LOC)]] || Decepticon || Warrior || Missile || 30 || N/A
|-

|}

==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/attacktix/ Official Hasbro Attacktix website]
* [http://attacktix.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=trans Transformers Attacktix forum]
* [http://joeattacktix.com/index.html JoeAttacktix, fan-forum and news site for Attacktix (and semi-related lines)]

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Wave Crusher

2007-02-12T22:06:59Z

63.70.243.242:

:''The Wave Crusher is an accessory from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Wave Crusher''' is a jet ski and trailer-unit, towed by a larger Transformer. It transforms into a jet pack capable of giving a robot flight capabilities. [[Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] both make use of Wave Crushers.

It is unknown what -if any- water-based capabilities it has.

==Toys==
===Classics===
* '''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
* '''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2006/2007)

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Cliffjumper (G1)

2007-02-12T22:06:44Z

63.70.243.242: /* Classics */

{{Template:Disambig3|Cliffjumper}}

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

[[Image:Cliffjumperg1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's got a piece of paper that he claims contains a list of known traitors.]]

'''Cliffjumper''' hates traitors. And anybody could be a traitor. Therefore, Cliffjumper hates everybody. It's unclear if he hates traitors more than he hates [[Decepticon]]s, but it's at least a neck-and-neck thing.

He makes a habit of pulling ridiculously huge guns from nowhere and attacking impulsively despite orders or sanity. Somehow, this gets him neither killed nor demoted.

Cliffjumper's special weapon is his "glass gas", which embrittles metals on contact so that they shatter like glass. He is not immune to its effects, so its use requires careful consideration of wind direction. Actually, this may explain why he prefers the big guns. He doesn't seem like the calculating type.

In vehicle mode, Cliffjumper is one of the fastest ground-vehicle Autobots, if not absolutely the fastest.

''Preliminary name:'' '''Blow-Out'''<br>
''French-Canadian name:'' '''Matamore'''<br>
''Japanese name:'' '''Cliff'''<br>
''South American name:'' '''Carrera'''<br>
''Italian name:'' '''Grillo'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Cliffjumperuk.jpg|left|thumb|Don't ask, don't tell, don't laugh.]]

''(Note: Italicized text occurs exclusively in the UK comics.)''

Cliffjumper was a part of the crew onboard the [[Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid field in the path of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron.]] He was deactivated for a while during [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s occupation of the Ark, but was repaired without incident when [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] reclaimed it.

However, the head of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was still missing, and during an attempt to retrieve it, an imposter head took control of Prime's body, firing on Cliffjumper. ''Presumably repaired, he later participated in the Dinobot Hunt, along with [[Gears]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. Although they found [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], immediately thereafter all three were captured by the Decepticons. They were rescued by [[Bumblebee]].''

He was one of the observers to [[Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s battle on the moon. How he fared in the following [[Decepticon]] attack is unknown, but he's never seen again.

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Casey Kasem]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan)

Cliffjumper was a part of the crew onboard the [[Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago during a search for new energy sources. His alt-mode was reformatted into an oddly proportioned Porsche 924.

When the Autobots awakened from their four million-year slumber, Cliffjumper was eager for action. He volunteered to tag along on [[Hound]]'s recon mission to scout out Decepticons because he was itching to "boot some Decepticon right in his turbocharger." Though [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders were only to find the Decepticons, Cliffjumper brashly tried to engage the enemy once Hound sniffed them out.

Cliffjumper missed his shot, and the Decepticons dispatched [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to chase off the Autobot eavesdroppers. Hound got pasted by Laserbeak's laser blasts, requiring extensive repair from Autobot medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. though Cliffjumper was remorseful for having acted without thinking, Hound didn't hold a grudge.

While pursuing [[Nightbird]], the female robot ninja built to benefit mankind, Cliffjumper was the only Autobot unable to jump up the cliff after her. Ironic.

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

Cliffjumper was a part of the crew onboard the [[Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron.

===Marvel Books Big Looker Storybook continuity===

[[Image:KidsCliff1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Scary eyes and awesome car.]]

In "the Great Car Rally", a bunch of humans set up a race for charity. The victor would received a year's supply of oil and gasoline. Well, the Decepticons desperately wanted that bounty, so rather than just steal it, they decided to sneak into the race. Cliffjumper was one of the Autobots driving in the rally and was unaware that the scary black cadillac was actually being driven by Megatron. Megatron dogged Cliffjumper for quite a while but ended up losing to the Minibot. Cliffjumper won the race and everybody smiled, even Optimus Prime.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Mini-Vehicle, 1984)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''13'''

: Cliffjumper was part of the initial series of 1984 Autobots. His mold was originally used to make a [[Microchange]] Porsche 924 Turbo, a cutesified 'Penny Racer' type car. In the original release, there were common instances of Cliffjumper being packaged as a yellow version, and [[Bumblebee]] likewise being packaged as a red version, leading to some confusion about the two characters, especially if the toys were found without their packaging.

: This mold was used to make [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. He should not be confused with [[Bumper]].

*'''Cliffjumper''' (Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2001)
: This was slightly [[remold]]ed from the first Cliffjumper toy to add a keychain attachment.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Tap-Out]] and Black Cliffjumper.

*'''Black Cliffjumper''' (Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2003)
: Redecoed from keychain Cliffjumper, this toy was available only in Japan.

===Classics===
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2006/2007)

: ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Cliffjumper is a red, gray and black [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Bumblebee toy, transforming into a small sports coup of made-up model, and towing a small trailer with a non-removable jet-ski. This "[[Wave Crusher]]" trailer/jet-ski transforms into a flight-pack that clips onto Cliffjumper's back.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm Cliffjumper at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Cliffjumper Cliffjumper's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Talk:TMS Entertainment

2007-02-08T21:02:57Z

63.70.243.242:

I only listed "Call of the Primitives" because that's the only one from season 3 I know for certain that TMS did. However, both "The Killing Jar" and "The Dweller in the Depths" have animation models that look a lot like TMS' and don't gel with Toei's work. Anybody know for sure if TMS did those two episodes as well? --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 20:08, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
: How do you know for certain? Is there some kind of official listing? Shouldn't they be listed in the credits? I mean, I'm a huge fan of TMS's stuff... and this... doesn't look like TMS to my eye. Everyone is waaaaay too off-model. There's not a lot of actual ANIMATION, and TMS is all about the motion. (People continually confusing "animation" with "art style" is infuriating (see: Beast Machines)) -- M Sipher<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Attacktix

2007-02-08T13:32:52Z

63.70.243.242: - MS

[[Image:Attactix los.gif|thumb|350px|Optimus Prime likes to hide behind words.]]

'''Attacktix''' is one of [[Hasbro]]'s new gaming properties. Players select an "army" of figures, then try to use the figures' special abilities (firing missiles, spring-loaded strike attacks, and the like) to knock down the opposing force. The games rules are set as such that the game can be played very simply and quickly between two players, or more involved battles with multiple players and more rules and turnarounds.

Initially, the ''Attacktix'' line consisted solely of ''[[Star Wars]]'' characters; however, Hasbro has since introduced ''Transformers'' characters to the mix -using a combination of [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Generation 1]] characters, plus heroes and villains from [[Marvel Comics]]. Most strikingly, the Attacktix line featured a "Intergalactic Showdown" crossover pack, pitting ''Transformers'' characters AGAINST ''Star Wars'' characters for utter supremacy of the Male Action market.

Most of the pieces are available in randomized, blind-packed Booster sets. Originally these came three to a pack, but with the addition of ''Transformers'', the sets were reduced to cheaper two-packs. The Booster-pack figures are (somewhat misleadingly) rated "Rare" and "Super Rare": each pack contains one of each, but there are twice as many "Super Rare" pieces in an assortment as there are "Rares".

Whether even more ''Transformers'' generations as well as other Hasbro toyline properties like [[G.I. Joe]] will join the Attacktix war has yet to be seen, but seems highly likely. ''All'' of the Attacktix characters are compatable; you can have a team consisting of Yoda, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Spider-Man]] if you wish.

''Wicked''.

==Gameplay Basics==
[[Image:AttacktixDemo.jpg|thumb|250px|Tabletop gaming condensed down to simply knocking things over. ''Awesome''.]]
The most basic setup of the game involves two players picking an equal number of pieces and placing them on a smooth surface about three feet apart. Players then move as many pieces as they wish as many "tix" as shown on their piece by "rolling" them. At any time during movement, the player can attack with a set number of their pieces; the last player to have any pieces standing wins.

Most pieces fall under two attack categories: Missiles or Melee. (There are a few special cases, but so far, all ''Transformers'' pieces are combat-only.) Missile-launching pieces can attack from a distance (the spring mechanisms in Attacktix pieces are very strong), but typically cannot move as many "tix" per turn. Melee pieces need to get up-close for their swipes, stabs, and lifting actions to be effective, so to counter that they typically can move a greater number of "tix" per turn.

More advanced methods of play are set up using '''Point Values''' and '''Special Powers'''.

===Point Values===
Every piece is rated a certain number of Points. Typically, the higher the point value, the more effective the piece is in battle (more "tix" per turn, more effective attacks/special powers, wider bases to make knocking them down more difficult, etc). While most pieces range from 10 to 40 points, the large and very powerful "Battle Master" pieces can be worth up to 80. Players may set a maximum total point value to even the playing field, adjusting strategy to match: use a large force of weaker troops to wear down the other team with multiple attacks, or only a few very strong ones in the hopes of overpowering the opponent quickly?

===Special Powers===
On the bottom of every piece's base is a Special Power that goes into effect when the piece is knocked over, ''if'' the "Attacktix Window" on the bottom shows white. These vary wildly, from giving you retaliatory moves and/or attacks, replacing the fallen figure with another piece of a specified Class, Allegiance or even a specific character, and such. It is a good idea to assemble a team whose Special Powers complement each other; while this typically means sticking with a "theme" (Imperials, Autobots), this is not always the case, thanks to the Class markings.

==Transformers Attacktix pieces==
===Series 1===
{| border="7" style=width:100% text-align:center"
|-
| '''NUMBER''' || '''CHARACTER''' || '''ALLEGIANCE''' || '''CLASS''' || '''ATTACK TYPE''' || '''POINTS''' || '''RARITY'''
|-
| TF01 || [[Mini-Con]] ([[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]]) || Autobot || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF02 || [[Omnicon]] (unnamed [[Signal Flare]] type) || Autobot || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF03 || [[Decepticlone]] ([[Light Unit]]) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF04 || [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || Rare
|-
| TF05 || [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] || Autobot || Captain || Missile || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF06 || [[Battle Ravage (Energon)|Battle Ravage]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (flail) || 20 || Rare
|-
| TF07 || [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (swing) || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF08 || [[Starscream (Armada)|''Cybertron'' Starscream]] || Decepticon || Captain || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF09 || [[Hot Shot (Armada)|''Cybertron'' Hot Shot]] || Autobot || Warrior || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF10 || [[Excellion]] || Autobot || Warrior || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF11 || [[Vector Prime]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF12 || [[Landmine (Energon)|''Energon'' Landmine]] || Autobot || Warrior || Melee (stab) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF13 || [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|''Cybertron'' Super Optimus Prime (robot)]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF14 || ''Cybertron'' Super Optimus Prime (vehicle) || Autobot || Leader || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF15 || [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] || Decepticon || Captain || Melee (lift) || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF16 || [[Megatron (Armada)|''Cybertron'' Megatron (robot)]] || Decepticon || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || Super Rare
|-
| TF17 || ''Cybertron'' Megatron (jet) || Decepticon || Leader || Missile || 30 || Super Rare
|-
| TF18 || [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] || Decepticon || Specialist || Melee (grapple) || 20 || Super Rare
|-
| TF19 || [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF20 || [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] || Decepticon || Warrior || Missile (forked) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF21 || [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (robot) || Autobot || Warrior || Melee (stab) || 30 || N/A
|-
| TF22 || Skyblast (vehicle) || Autobot || Specialist || Missile || 20 || N/A
|-
| TF24 || [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] || N/A || Mega || Melee (manual throw) || 80 || N/A
|-
| TF25 || [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] || Decepticon || Captain || Melee (punch) || 30 || N/A
|-
| SVT01 || [[Omega Sentinel]] || N/A || Mega || Missile (quadruple) || 70 || N/A
|-
| SVT05 || ''Cybertron'' Super Optimus Prime (robot) || Autobot || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || N/A
|-
| SVT06 || ''Cybertron'' Megatron (robot) || Decepticon || Leader || Missile (wide) || 40 || N/A
|-
| P01 || [[Decepticlone]] ([[Light Unit]]) || Decepticon || Trooper || Missile || 10 || N/A
|-
|}

==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/attacktix/ Official Hasbro Attacktix website]
* [http://attacktix.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=trans Transformers Attacktix forum]

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Buzzclaw (G1)

2007-02-08T13:23:22Z

63.70.243.242: - M Sipher, not logged in from work

{{disambig2|Buzzclaw the Timelines Insecticon|Buzzclaw the Beast Wars Fuzor|Buzzclaw (BW)}}

:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] in a [[Timelines]] addition to the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Buzzclaw-DIE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Hey, you stepped in something.]]

==Fiction==
===''Timelines: Descent into Evil'' comic===
Buzzclaw was defeated at some point in the past by the [[Autobot|Autobots]] [[Chromia]] and [[Flareup]] on the planet [[Regulon Four]]. Later, on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]], where [[Deathsaurus]] unlocked the secret of [[Insecticon_(G1)|Insecticon]] cloning in Buzzclaw and [[Dirge_(Timelines)|Dirge]], the two Autobots arrived as part of a team sent to destroy the cloning facility. However, Buzzclaw was denied a rematch, as Deathsaurus and his [[Virulent Clone]] army defeated the Autobots first. Buzzclaw later attacked a rescue party consisting of [[Ironhide_(G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet_(G1)|Ratchet]], but Ironhide dispatched him with a spray of acid. Whether he survived the damage is unknown.

==Toys==
===Timelines===
*'''Descent Into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its beast-mode foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent Into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus]], [[Outback|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]].

: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (Universe)|Repugnus]].

:: ''('''Note''': Due to a production error, all Buzzclaws had their beast-mode lower jaw misassembled, so the mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache. This same assembly error is also found in the other BotCon uses of the mold as well as ''Universe'' Repugnus, leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one.)''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm Buzzclaw at TFU.info]

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Tornedron

2007-02-07T22:49:09Z

63.70.243.242:

:''Tornadron is a creation of [[Primacron]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:TornadronFace1.jpg |right|300px|thumb|Some people/space monkeys never learn.]]

Untold eons after his most powerful creation, [[Unicron]], rebelled and nearly destroyed him, the immortal mad scientist, [[Primacron]], decided to have another go at it. This time, he created a monster entirely of energy. The result was '''Tornadron''', a being capable of taking any form it chooses and can suck all manner of energy from anything in the known galaxy.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===

'''Voice actor:''' [[Neil Ross]] (US), ? (Japan)

Tornadron was created by Primacron as his second means to take over the Universe. Sensing the danger Tornadron presented, [[Oracle (G1)|Primacron's Assistant]] (now a disembodied energy being, himself), telepathically summoned all the "Primitives" among the Transformers. The Primitives were charged with defeating Tornadron, who had already sucked all the energy from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]].

The Primitives performed rather poorly, all being drained of energy save for [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who managed to elude Tornadron. As one could expect, Tornadron quickly rebelled against Primacron just as Unicron had, and threated to "eat" his creator. Before Tornadron had the chance (well, okay, he had a ''lot'' of chance, he was just taking his dear sweet time to do so, like a big dumb doof), Grimlock came to the rescue and randomly flipped a reversal switch which caused all of Tornadron's energies to disperse. All the energy he had devoured was returned to its rightful place, and in celebration, Grimlock destroyed Primacron's laboratory. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

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Flamewar (G1)

2007-02-07T22:02:36Z

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:''Flamewar is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Decepticon-Predacon Alliance]] in a [[Timelines]] addition to the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Flamewar2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|She sings from somewhere you can't see.]]

'''Flamewar''' is one of the last of the original Decepticon army, having served during the rule of the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron]] (insert lewd joke here). She has a wide variety of skills, from spy and saboteur to scientist, which kept her quite busy in the Decepticon ranks.

She longs for the return to those days of glory and conquest, but she has little hope of such a thing happening. She finds the remaining Decepticon "generals" pale imitations and short-sighted power-mongers, so she has hitched her wagon onto that of the emerging [[Tripredacus Council]].

==Fiction==
===''Timelines: Descent into Evil'' comic===

Flamewar was assigned by the Tripredacus Council to observe [[Deathsaurus]]' efforts on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]]. When the [[Autobot|Autobots]] sent a strike force to destroy his [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] cloning facility, Flamewar ambushed and disabled [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], leaving them to Deathsaurus to eliminate. (He failed, of course.)

Although all of the Autobots eventually escaped, Flamewar reported to the Council that Deathsaurus' experiments had been a success. Suddenly, [[Bumblebee]] broke into her transmission, revealing that [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] had introduced a virus into the [[Virulent Clone|clones]], and that they had finally tracked her down. With her exposure, Flamewar was deemed useless as an agent by the Council, and they destroyed her ship.

===''Timelines: Intimidation Game'' script reading===

Voice actress: [[Brandie Tarvin]]

When Flamewar regained consciousness from that whole explodey-ship deal, she found herself the prisoner of Ricochet, [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[K-9]]. They demanded that she work as a double-agent for them against the Decepticon-Predacon Alliance, but she refused. "Ricochet" and the others then dropped their disguises and revealed themselves as [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], and offered Flamewar a place in the organization of the Predacon criminal [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. Not really having much else to do, Flamewar accepted.

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==Toys==
===Timelines===
*'''Flamewar''' (Basic, 2005)

: Flamewar is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], transforming into a Cybertronic racing motorcycle. She has several clear-plastic "[[energon]]" parts that can be combined to for a large bow weapon with a spring-loaded launching missile. She was available only as a "freebie" gift to attendees at [[BotCon 2005]].

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make her fellow BotCon 2005 [[exclusive]]s [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Flareup]].

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCFlamewar/flamewar.htm Flamewar at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Female Transformers]]
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Predator Attack Team

2007-02-02T22:31:22Z

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The '''Predator Attack Team''' are a predatory group of [[Mini-Con]]s, always hunting and prowling for [[Autobot]]s, and perhaps the occasional xenomorph.

The Predator Attack Team consists of...

*[[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]] the eagle.

*[[Overbite (Classics)|Overbite]] the tiger.

*[[Snarl (Classics)|Snarl]] the wolf.

==Toys==
===Classics===
*'''Predator Attack Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2006)

: Sold only as a complete set of three robots, the Predator Attack Team were part of the second wave of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Mini-Cons.

==Trivia==
* The molds for this team were originally intended to be released in ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' as part of the Mini-Con "vs"-pack assortment.

* Bios unconvered (presumably from Hasbro's server) for the ultimately-unreleased ''Cybertron'' Mini-Con 2-packs indicate that the original "Predator Attack Team" was fairly different from its eventual incarnation, containing a trio of flyers! Thus, it was likely the molds used to make Dreadwing, [[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]] and [[Swoop (Classics)|Swoop]].

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Action Master

2007-02-02T21:46:49Z

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:''Action Masters are a [[subgroup]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Neutro-fusiontank.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Alive! Alive! Alive!]]

'''Action Masters''' are Transformers that traded in their ability to transform to become stronger, faster, and more alive. As the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war drained more and more of their resources, a new source of fueling, [[Nucleon]], was discovered which would grant Transformers amazing power, but at a cost. To compensate for their lost ability to transform, the Action Masters built transforming partners and (massive) vehicles to aid them in battle.

A few Action Masters managed to retain (or possibly regain) the ability to transform; they are known as [[Action Master Elite]]s.

== Fiction ==
=== Toy packaging blurb ===
According to the toy packaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] went searching for new energy sources and, within the heart of a [[black hole]] discovered Nucleon: a miracle fuel that made Transformers stronger, faster, and more alive, but cost them the ability to transform. Soon the Decepticons stole the technology and created Action Masters of their own.

This story was later referenced with the Japanese release of Nucleon Quest Convoy, a black repaint of Powermaster Optimus Prime who was given the backstory of being Prime specially outfitted for this trip into the black hole.

=== Marvel Comics continuity ===
[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] heard rumors of a new miracle fuel on the planet [[Hydrus 4]]. Against orders he stole the non-functioning bodies of his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and headed there to find out. What he descovered was a ruined world filled with creepy, obsessive, rotting zombie-like beings warning him that it was all because of Nucleon. Being Grimlock, he then went ahead and used the fuel anyway, first on himself then to revive his fallen teammates.

Grimlock soon found parts of his body inexplicably seizing up, and began to fear that he should have listened to the creepy dieing robots after all. After returning to the Ark Grimlock used the Nucleon to repair all the damaged Autobots in the ship's medical bay (as well as Megatron, whom he didn't know was there). Following the Transformers battle with [[Unicron]] Grimlock froze-up entirely. It was then that [[Hi-Q]] (in the process of mergeing with Optimus Prime) saw with "[[Powermaster]] eyes" that Grimlock wasn't malfunctioning, but changing. He used his Powermaster abillities to speed-up the process and Grimlock burst forth in his new, more-powerful Action Master form.

:''('''Note''': Grimlock is the only actual Action Master to appear in the US comics. Other Action Master toys are represented, but not having been changed by Nucleon they are likely not actual Action Masters. [[Simon Furman]] has commented that if the comic book had continued we would have seen other Transformers become Action Masters, and we also would have seen a follow up to the hints that Nucleon effects everyone differently, with some Transformers being affected by it in various alternate ways.)''

==Fandom reception==
:''I DEFINITELY like my transformers to transform. Down with the action masters.'' --Posted to alt.toys.transformers by Josh Freeman Frankel, 02-25-1994 [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/4ed4b0a1a761bcd7]

The Action Master toyline, depicting the obvious oxymoron of "Transformers who don't transform," generated initial ire from some fans. This was magnified as Action Masters were released in the final year of the original Transformers toyline in the US. When Transformers was summarily cancelled in North America, some fans blamed the gimmick for the death of the franchise (despite the wide variety of other factors that doubtlessly were involved).

One aspect Action Masters is notable for, however, is the mass reintroduction of "classic" characters. New toys for old characters was not a theme the original toyline visited very often, and so to have a single subline with so many recurring favorites was, at the time, a novelty. In addition, the classic characters were designed to more closely resemble their cartoon counterparts. For much of the Season 1 and 2 cast, the original figures having been designed years before they were stylized and simplified for the cartoon, these Action Masters were the closest likenesses of their fiction representatons ever.

As with many other changes to the Transformers brand, initial hostility towards Action Masters from the fandom eventually became less intense, and diversified into a broad range of opinion. Many of the most in-demand vintage (and therefore expensive) ''Transformers'' toys are Action Masters, and new characters from this subgroup are still harkened back to in newer toylines. For example, [[Axer]] shows up in the [[Robots in Disguise]] toyline, ''[[Armada]]'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] has design elements based on [[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]], and ''[[Cybertron]]'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]]'s colors are a partial homage to [[Rad (G1)|Rad]].

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Auto Roller (G2)

2007-02-02T21:41:35Z

63.70.243.242: Category fixing.

:''...all you do to transform them is roll them. Thus the name. They auto-transform while rolling.'' --Posted to alt.toys.transformers by Op Prime, 06-30-1997[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/bfb916d5e16a37e7]

[[Image:planetx.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Placeholder.]]

==Toys==
The '''Autorollers''' are a small group of [[Transformer]] toys that [[autotransform]] from vehicle to robot when pushed forward. Two were released late in the ''[[Generation 2]]'' toyline: [[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]]. [[Redeco]]es of both were planned, as "General [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]" and "Sergeant [[Hound]]", but were not released. It would appear that promotion in the [[Autobot Army List|Autobot army]] is hard on the leg [[articulation]].

These two already-released [[mold]]s, as well as two more Autorollers which had until then remained unused, were released in Japan for the ''[[Beast Wars II]]'' line. This awesome foursome included [[Autolauncher]], [[Autojetter]], [[Autostinger]], and [[Autocrusher]]. Zounds! It seems they all share a common name element with the team name; how tricky. Gabba gabba hey, gabba gabba hey.

==Beast Wars II cartoon==
[[Megastorm]] reformatted the Autorollers from four blank protoforms to boldly go forth and do fun Predacon things like burning trees and shooting up forest creatures. Public urination, however, was reserved for the opposition.

Even before adopting their vehicular forms (culled from ancient planet [[Gaia]] records), Megastorm referred to the protoforms as Autorollers.

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Astro-Sinker (Cybertron)

2007-02-01T19:09:41Z

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:''Astro-Sinker is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Astro-Sinker''' is one of several Mini-cons under the emply of the [[Decepticon]] bounty hunter [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Astrotrain]].

==Fiction==

==Toys==
===Timelines===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]] member [[Deepdive]], Astro-Sinker transforms into a sbmarine of undertermined model. This mold is one of the few Mini-Con molds to have a [[Powerlinx]] peg as well as socket. He was only availale as part of the Astrotrain set (which also came with [[Starcatcher]], [[Astro-Hook]] and [[Astro-Line]]), the first toy set [[exclusive]] to the [[Fun Publications]] [[Official Transformers Collectors' Club]].

::''('''Note''': As of this update, this set has not been released.)''

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Talk:Transformers (film)

2007-02-01T18:57:26Z

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==For the love of God==
Can we PLEASE not have "argh the movie sucks and the designs blow and it's ruining my childhood" plastered all over these pages?

==For the love of God, part 2==
Can we also please wait until things are actually published to start throwing movie stuff in here and there? I imagine quite a few of us are avoiding reading spoiler-intensive reviews of issues that are due merely weeks later. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:31, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

==Characters?==
I'm unsure as to whether I consider, say, new movie Bonecrusher to be the same character as G1 Bonecrusher in the sense that he should like to [[Bonecrusher (G1)]] and be written up in that entry like any other continuity. I kinda feel like he, and probably Scorponok and maybe Brawl, aren't "the same guy" in the sense that Megatron, Starscream, and the Autobots seem to be. On the other hand, it's probably impossible to really make a good judgement on that until the movie actually comes out. --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 04:46, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
: That's the gist of the comment I put on my update, yes. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 05:21, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

I think it may be a good idea to just set up a (Movie) category or sub-category unless something super G1-specific happens. ----[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 04:59, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

Chances are, we'll end up having to do (Movie) pages for all of these characters anyway, so I wouldn't really worry about it until the movie's been released. - [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] 05:09, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

:We'll have to worry about it sooner! The IDW prequel comic comes out next month. I had a discussion about this with Steve-o in person a while back, but I figger I should give my idea here.
: I think everyone from the movie should be given their own page, under X (Movie) if they require the (Movie) tag for disambiguation purposes. This is not to say that they will be considered separate characters. For obvious carry-overs like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, they will simply have Movie sections on their G1 pages that have, for example, "''See [[Bumblebee (Movie)]]''" under the header, like Optimus Prime's toy section. (Stuff like this will especially come in handy on Prime's page, which is too long for more material already.)
: My reasoning for doing this to all the characters? The Movie is a huge franchise, and something that will be THE most prominent and pervasive Transformers media, probably of all time, and so separating them will increase ease of use, especially for more casual browsers. This will also allow us to focus exclusively on these versions of characters in a better way, with concept design stages, once the Art of" books come out, maybe even have a "Differences between the movie version and previous versions of the characters" section, again which would be beneficial to more casual browsers. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 17:05, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
::That all makes good sense to me. I am wondering, though, about what the continuity notes for the Movie-character articles should say. Would the Movie and its related fiction be a labeled as a portion of G1, or would it be called a new continuity family of its own? --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 17:22, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
::That I'm not 100% sure on. Though if Bumblebee, Prime, Megatron, Starscream, and Jazz are considered versions of the G1 character, I would say that probably necessitates it being considered in the G1 continuity family based on that technicality. If it's its own continuity family, then it can't share any of another continuity family's characters without some dimension-hopping. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 17:39, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, this begs the question of what qualifies as "G1." From the sound of things, the movie has about as much in common with G1 as Armada did; in that it was definantly INSPIRED by G1 and definantly shapes a lot of things around what came in G1, but it also treads a lot of new ground and sort of does it's own thing. I mean, there's not a whole heaping lot fo different between Optimus in Armada and Optimus in G1. Likely there is going to be about the same ammount of difference for Optimus in the movie. I vote we give the movie it's own continuity family. Of course, that means we need to name it. Transformers (2007 Film) Continuity Family?--[[User:UndeadScottsman|UndeadScottsman]] 17:20, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
::::"Dreamworks continuity"? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 01:27, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
::::Well, that hs a similar issue as calling it the Film continuity, as Dreamworks isn't responsible for all the content for it. Heh, if we wanted to be real smartasses, we could call it "Michael Bay Continuity Family." Honestly though, after looking at it, the most central thing to this new continuity is the movie, as much as I don't want to wind up with that one, I can't think of a better option. The others are probably right in that we should wait and see if a good tagline pops up. (Had Aaron Archer not come up with the Unicron Trilogy, I wonder if we'd stil be calling it A-E-C. :D) --[[User:UndeadScottsman|UndeadScottsman]] 01:36, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
So, should we replace Bonecrusher by Wreckage?--[[User:GUIGUI|GUIGUI]] 18:37, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
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Deepdive (Cybertron)

2007-02-01T18:20:07Z

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:''Deepdive is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Deepdive''' is a member of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], a gang of rebels whose main goal in life seems to be to cause trouble for the rest of the planet. At least, that's the goal of the other two. Deepdive doesn't really like to cause trouble (he's miserable enough as it is), but he hates being threatened by [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]] and [[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]] for not helping them out even more. He simply hasn't got the lugnuts to stand up to them.

He may be allied with the [[Decepticon]] forces on [[Gigantion]].

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Giant Planet Mini-Con Team''' (Scout-class, 2006)

: Part of the final new-mold Scout set of the ''Cybertron'' line, Deepdive transforms into a submarine. He was only available with his teammates Longarm and Overcast. Their packaging marks them as Decepticon-allied, though the toys do not have any [[faction symbols]] other than the sculpted Mini-Con sigil.

: Deepdive is one of the few Mini-Cons to have a [[Powerlinx]] peg as well as socket.

: This mold was also used to make [[Astro-Sinker]].

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Talk:Pat Lee

2007-02-01T18:13:18Z

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Kudos on the disambiguation gag. :D --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 00:46, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

it says he's a Canadian artists, wouldn't the slang abbreviation "Can artist" be more effective? btw that quote was found by me I am great--[[User:Zodberg|Zodberg]] 02:37, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

I missed that business. What's the full story with Alex Milne? --[[User:Ratbat|Ratbat]] 02:05, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

:[http://www.comicbookresources.com/columns/index.cgi?column=litg&article=2581] --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 02:16, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
::Hey, shouldn't we have this LITG article "External links"ed from both Pat & Alex's pages? -- M Sipher<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Waspinator (BW)

2007-02-01T18:01:05Z

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Why is Waspy in the "Toys 'R' Us Exclusives" category? As far as I know, unless you count the TRU-Japan-Exclusive version of Thrust, all of Waspinator's toys thus far have been general releases, save for the upcoming Botcon version.

You know, I missed the typo in the Botcon comic "Excecute jump now" panel there. Thanks alot. Now I'll be saying 'excecute' all day. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 13:29, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

The very first round of Fox Kids BW toys were TRU-only, which included Waspinator. -- M Sipher<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

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2007-01-31T22:02:32Z

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