Prowl (G1)/toys

2009-12-07T00:00:33Z

67.186.195.172: Robot Heroes Prowl update.

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[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Prowl toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
* '''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985/1990/2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''09''', '''TFC-02'''
**''Accessories:'' "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided missiles"

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

[[Image:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Also known as "El Pricko".]]
: In 1985, Mexico imported ''Transformers'', but there were some notable changes on numerous toys. Prowl's helmet, arms, and boots turned black, plus his "POLICE" decals became "POLICIA". There was also a widely available [[running change]] [[variant]] (or just factory error) that left out the black paint on his car hood.

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

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* '''Prowl''' (Action Master Blaster, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 x missiles, 2 x engine covers (left & right), shield/gas tank cover

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

===Beast Wars===
[[Image:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Tail

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

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

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

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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:Mwprowl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Do you have any idea how fast you were going?]]
* '''Prowl''' (Basic, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Gun (gun body & barrel)

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

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

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

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===Transformers Collection===
* '''Prowl''' (2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''02''' (or No. 02)

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

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===Commemorative Series===
* '''Prowl''' (Commemorative Series IV, 2002)

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

===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
[[Image:STF Prowl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''

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

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

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===Alternators/Binaltech===
[[Image:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...]]
* '''Prowl''' (Alternator, 2005/2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''16'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

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

[[Image:BinaltechProwl.jpg|left|200px|thumb|...you better get a real good one.]]
: For his standard Japanese Binaltech release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|''Generation 1'' toy]]), a different spoiler mold, different rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R", the model's make in Japan.

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[[Image:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Prowl on his day off.]]
* '''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

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

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

* '''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

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

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

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

: This mold was also used to make ''another'' [[Prowl (Spychanger)|Prowl]] for ''Universe'', who is neither ''Robots in Disguise'' "Prowl 2" ''or'' Generation 1 Prowl. Confused yet?

===Attacktix===
[[Image:Tf2-16-400.jpg|right|120px|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

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

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

: This mold was retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]].

===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun

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

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

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

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

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

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==Merchandise==
===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Airazor (Armada)

2009-11-22T17:52:10Z

67.186.195.172: What's a Nightbitd?

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:''Airazor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[Image:Armada Airazor MTMTE.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Professional angel of death.]]
'''Airazor''' is pure professionalism. She always keeps her cool, and never wastes words, actions or ammo. In battle she's precise and persistent, a crack shot and an ace flier. She gives her all and does it without complaint, or even comment.

Because of this, many consider her to be cold and impersonal. In reality, she's very compassionate; she just believes she must work her hardest to defeat the Decepticons, who threaten everything and everyone she cares about, so she pushes herself to the limit. Keeping professional about her tasks keeps her strong, Airazor feels.

This attitude seems to have had an unintended side effect on her [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Nightscream (Armada)|Nightscream]]. An utterly undisciplined malcontent and pest to everyone else, Nightscream actually snaps to and gets his slag together whenever things get hairy and Airazor is in the middle of it.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Airazor along with [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], [[Terrorsaur (Armada)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Rhinox (Armada)| Rhinox]] were kidnapped by Unicron right as they charged into battle against him, so he could cull their memories and learn what preceded his arrival.

===''Energon'' comic===
Ten years later she returned—resurrected as one of the [[Four Horsemen of Unicron|Chaos Bringer's Four Horsemen]]. She and her twisted brethren were sent to Cybertron to delay the Autobots from travelling to Earth, and waged a brutal battle against them until Optimus Prime tapped into the [[Spark of Combination]] and drove them back.

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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:ArmadaAirazorToy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Eat your heart out, [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]].]]
*'''Airazor with Nightscream''' (Super-con, 2003)

: A [[redeco]] and [[Retool|retooling]] of the [[Transmetal]] version of ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], ''Armada'' Airazor transforms into a robotic falcon. She has a third semi-vehicle mode, her wings partially unfolding into a floatplane-like configuration. She was given [[Powerlinx]] plugs on her wings, plus (bizarrely enough) a molded [[Decepticon]] sigil on her back, normally hidden in both modes.

: She came with her [[Mini-Con]] partner Nightscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Airazor/airazor.htm More information on Airazor at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* According to [[Aaron Archer]], the molded Decepticon sigil on the Airazor toy was not on any [[Hasbro]] plans, so how it got on there is unknown. Archer suggested, as a rationalization for the symbol, that she was a spy—for which side is unclear.

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