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Shattered Glass (issue)

2008-05-11T12:48:56Z

69.243.61.215: /* Synopsis */

[[Image:Timelines v2n3ce.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Transformers stand and point a lot in the mirrorverse, too.]]
{{comicnav | Timelines | Volume 2, #3 | seriesname= | prev=Force of Habit | next=Bee in the City}}
'''Decepticons wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of... the Autobots?'''
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==Synopsis==
{{note|This story follows the events of [[Crossing Over: Part 6]].}}

Emerging from a dimensional portal, Cliffjumper arrives, to his shock, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Almost immediately, he is jumped by an oddly colored [[Triggercon]] named Ruckus. Ruckus tries to make a getaway, when he's blasted by Rodimus. Rodimus takes Cliffjumper to see Optimus Prime. Optimus escorts the by-now-nervous Cliffjumper to the [[smelting pool]] to see Rumble's execution. Quite unwisely, Cliffjumper tries to talk some sense into Optimus and gets blasted for his pains. As a test of loyalty, Optimus dumps Cliffjumper into the [[Rad Zone]]. While unconscious, Cliffjumper's body is found by Ratchet-colored versions of Scrapper and Bonecrusher. Cliffjumper wakes up to see both Hook and Scrapper working on him. Needless to say, he freaks out and makes a run for it, only to collide into Megatron, accompanied by Sideswipe. Sideswipe asks to see Cliffjumper alone. Upon further inspection, Sideswipe concludes that the Cliffjumper standing before him is not the same Cliffjumper he knew; after all, his Cliffjumper was killed right before his eyes during an ambush. Cliffjumper asks what the slag is going on, and Sideswipe condenses his universe's history.

In this universe, Optronix was absolutely obsessive about knowledge. Feeling unsatisfied in his original position, he backstabbed and betrayed countless others to become one of the more influential members of society. He began preaching intolerance for Cybertron's peaceful lifestyle, and others who agreed with this philosophy, mainly those who were similarly dissatisfied, joined him. In time, Optronix declared himself and his followers autonomous from Cybertron, and thus, they took the name [[Autobot]]s. Optronix then upgraded his followers, but, of course, he kept the most powerful mods for himself. When he finished upgrading, he renamed himself Optimus Prime. Then, one day, the Autobots began their reign of terror. Those who refused to join the Autobots were scrapped. Eventually, Optimus's sanity was shattered with a shocking revelation, but no one, not even his closest friends, knew what that was. The Autobots did not unchallenged; other Cybertronians who managed to escape the initial massacre formed a loose resistance, but without a strong leader to guide them, the cause was sure to sputter out. That's when Megatron emerged from [[Polyhex]], uniting the resistance fighters into a tightly knit army. Megatron had only one equal on the battlefield, namely Optimus, but had the additional advantage of being able to transform. Armed with the technology of hiding themselves in plain sight, the resistance became the [[Decepticon]]s. Optimus, however, managed to reproduce the technology for his own troops to use. Because of that, morale has been sinking.

Cliffjumper, quite out of his league, asks why an Autobot in his universe would be a Decepticon in this one. Sideswipe confesses that he was once an Autobot, but over time, he stopped believing in Optimus's cause and was subsequently left for dead after a staged ambush. That was when he joined the Decepticons for the sole purpose of revenge. Cliffjumper isn't exactly convinced, but decides to stick around before he makes a final decision.

[[Image:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Listen to the voice of not-doom.]]

Back in [[Iacon]], Blurr reports to Optimus (while Prime spars with [[holo-drone]]s, no less) about the status of the ''[[Ark (Shattered Glass)|Ark]]'', but is concerned about the launching platform's stability. Optimus is unconcerned and even welcomes a Decepticon attack. At Decepticon HQ, Starscream reports on the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s status as well, with a highly concerned Megatron listening in. As Cliffjumper and Sideswipe enter, Megatron informs them that Optimus plans to head to other planets to plunder their resources. Cliffjumper exclaims "By [[Primus]], he can't be allowed to do that," leaving the others slightly confused. Cliffjumper then provides a highly condensed version of the Transformers' origins. Megatron is somewhat relieved to learn that a god may have been behind their creation, but says that he needs to concentrate on a plan to get past the guards at the launching platform. Starscream then comes up with the brilliant idea of attacking the platform itself. With the platform's destruction, the ''Ark'' will collapse under its own weight, stranding the Autobots on Cybertron, albeit temporarily. To destroy the platform, Starscream plans to use Cliffjumper's "[[Glass Gas]]" to weaken the steel, making it vulnerable to regular weapons fire. Cliffjumper agrees to assist Starscream with replicating the formula as Megatron and the others plan the new attack.

At sundown, Razorclaw and Rampage dispatch the guards, allowing Screamer, Divebomb, and Whisper to deploy the "Glass Gas Bombs", but while the bombs hit their target, their weapons fire fails to destroy the platform. It soon becomes an all-out brawl between the two sides, as Megatron and Optimus trade barbs. When Optimus spots Cliffjumper, he attempts to destroy the "traitor", but Megs takes the hit. Finally spurred into action, Cliffjumper finishes the job, destroying the platform and crippling the ''Ark''. Megatron orders the 'Cons to retreat, but Optimus, enraged, attempts to extract revenge. Megatron gives Optimus a parting gift before flying off into the sunset with Cliffjumper, who finally agrees to join the resistance.

==Credits==
* '''Story:''' [[Pete Sinclair]] and [[Benson Yee]]
* '''Script:''' Benson Yee
* '''Art:''' [[Don Figueroa]]
* '''Colors:''' [[Espen Grundetjern]]
* '''Lettering:''' [[Jesse Wittenrich]]
* '''Editor:''' [[Brian Savage]]
* '''Managing Editor:''' Pete Sinclair
* ''Originally published:'' April 24, 2008

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.'')
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Ruckus (Timelines)|Ruckus]] (2)
* [[Rumble (Timelines)|Rumble]] (10)
* [[Scrapper (Timelines)|Scrapper]] (11)
* [[Hook (Timelines)|Hook]] (12)
* [[Megatron (Timelines)|Megatron]] (13)
* [[Sideswipe (Timelines)|Sideswipe]] (14)
* [[Starscream (Timelines)|Starscream]] (15)
* [[Divebomb (Timelines)|Divebomb]] (18)
* [[Razorclaw (Timelines)|Razorclaw]] (16)
* [[Rampage (Timelines)|Rampage]] (17)
* [[Reflector (Timelines)|Reflector]] (19)
* [[Whisper (Timelines)|Whisper]] (20)
* [[Cyclonus (Timelines)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Bonecrusher (Timelines)|Bonecrusher]]
* [[Slugslinger (Timelines)|Slugslinger]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Rodimus (Timelines)|Rodimus]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (Timelines)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Blurr (Timelines)|Blurr]] (5)
* [[Grimlock (Timelines)|Grimlock]] (6)
* [[Goldbug (Timelines)|Goldbug]] (7)
* [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] (8)
* [[Jazz (Timelines)|Jazz]] (9)
* [[Nightbeat (Shattered Glass)|Nightbeat]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (1)
|}

==Errors==
* Cliffjumper, though portrayed in the story immediately prior, is not in his ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' color scheme. His silver car deco was dropped by the colorist for no reason.

==Items of note==
* Though several of the crowd-fillers in this comic are fabricated versions of previous characters, "Shattered" Soundwave does exist as a toy. He's the [[Soundwave_%28G1%29#Music_Label|"Sonic White" version of MP3 Soundwave]].
* Sideswipe's history of ''Shattered'' [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] closely mirrors (so to speak) the version told in [[The Transformers (comic issue)|the very first ''Transformers'' story]], and even Optimus Prime's initial rallying cry to his troops is an homage to [[Megatron (G1)|''Generation 1'' Megatron's]] in that issue. However, Optimus Prime's early name, Optronix, is a reference to [[Dreamwave]]'s ''[[The War Within]]''.
* Artist [[Don Figueroa]] started a trend in his early Dreamwave days by killing off cameos of [[Tonka GoBots]] [[Cy-Kill]]. Suitably enough, in this mirror-verse tale, an evil Leader-1 (in Cy-Kill colors) is cannon fodder.
* This is also Don's first Transformers work since his hiatus.
[[Image:ShatteredGoBots.gif|right|thumb|150px|Shouldn't Fitor be colored like [[Path Finder]] or something?]]
* [[Nightbeat (Shattered Glass)|''Shattered Glass'' Nightbeat]], [[BotCon 2008]]'s customization class figure, appears briefly at the ''[[Ark (Shattered Glass)|Ark]]'' launch.

===Cover===
* Evil Autobots Goldbug, Rodimus and Blurr by [[Dan Khanna]] (pencils).

[[Category: Convention exclusives]]
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Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-04-25T00:06:49Z

69.243.61.215: /* Bumper Battlers */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Putting the "cool" in "[[Playskool]]".]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more expressive design style of the [[Transformers Animated|cartoon]] with extremely poseable robot forms (to a degree which seemed pleasantly surprising even to [[Hasbro]]). Unlike the [[franchise]]s immediately before it, there is no overarching, line-wide [[gimmick]] (such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s). Rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and the toys have other special features unique and appropriate to the character (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]] or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable tools]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] stepped up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, at Hasbro's Future Products panel at [[BotCon 2007|BotCon]].

Hasbro has, citing the strength of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] toyline, [[Ruined FOREVER|postponed]] the release of the Animated toyline to June 2008 in the US.

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==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with examples from each.

===Deluxe===

* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Jazz (Animated)#Toys|Jazz]]
* [[Lockdown #Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Snarl (Animated)#Toys|Snarl]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]
* [[Swoop (Animated)#Toys|Swoop]]

===Voyager===

* [[Blitzwing (Animated)#Toys|Blitzwing]]
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
* [[Grimlock (Animated)#Toys|Grimlock]]
* [[Lugnut#Toys|Lugnut]]
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
* Earth Mode Optimus Prime
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]
* [[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]]

===Leader===

* Bulkhead
* Earth Mode Megatron
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]

===Supreme===

* Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime
* Omega Supreme

Toys in the low-end Legends and Scout classes will presumably also be available, but details are not available as yet.

==Activators==

The [[Activator]]s subcategory consists of chunkier, simpler, Scout-class-sized toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations.
* Bulkhead
* Bumblebee
* Lockdown
* Optimus Prime
* Ratchet
* Starscream

==Bumper Battlers==

An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] subline from the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper causes the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil activates sound effects and speech gimmicks.
* Bumblebee
* Optimus Prime
* Ratchet
* Jazz

==Others==

[[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] will be available in a non-transforming "Animated Power Bots" version, in the style of the [[Movie (toyline) #Cyber Stompin' Robots|Cyber Stompin']] Bumblebee and Optimus from the 2007 live-action movie.

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The Return of the Headmaster

2008-04-24T00:39:51Z

69.243.61.215: /* Other notes */

[[Image:Sentinelprimeanimatedhumiliated.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Schadenfreude.]]

{{episodenav|animated|18|season=2|prev=The Elite Guard|next=Mission Accomplished}}

'''Optimus Prime is forced to team up with his rival Sentinel Prime after Sentinel has a humiliating encounter with the Headmaster.'''

==Summary==
[[Image:Returnofheadmaster sarisroom.jpg|left|thumb|200px|im in ur room, shackin in ur cribs]]

In Sari's room at [[Sumdac Tower]], Sari bitterly packs her things while grumbling about Porter C. Powell taking over her home and throwing her to the curb. She doesn't notice Powell enter as she badmouths him, but rather than get upset, the man smugly proves many of her points right and adds insult to injury by introducing her bedroom's new tenant, the freshly re-hired Henry Masterson. As the Headmaster makes himself at home, Sari protests, pointing out the man's lack of sanity, but Powell merely rushes her out the door. Then just as Sari's day can't get any worse, Powell claims [[Sparkplug (Animated)|Sparkplug]] and [[Tutor Bot]] as company property. Harsh.

[[Image:Returnofheadmaster sentinelspeaks.jpg|right|thumb|200px|I am destined to be a superhero. To right wrongs, and to pound two-fisted justice into the hearts of evildoers everywhere.]]

Meanwhile, the Primes Optimus and Sentinel stand at a press conference along with the mayor and Captain Fanzone. Sentinel is his usual charming self, boasting the significance of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard's]] presence, condescending the [[Humans|icky organics]], showing complete ignorance of the planet's customs, and insulting his comrade's lowly position at every opportunity. Optimus tries his best to ignore all this and put the humans' minds at ease about the current situation, but finds it difficult to get a word in edgewise as Sentinel cuts him off, determined to do all the talking, refusing to let Optimus speak for him.

Powell and Masterson watch the press conference with intent. Powell says he expects great things from Masterson, intending to tap the lucrative military hardware market that Sumdac so foolishly ignored. Masterson is itching to get to work, but wants new robots to test his Headmaster units on. The old Autobot crew won't cut it however, he wants the new models, and eagerly eyes Sentinel Prime's image on the screen.

Masterson calls up Fanzone with a false Decepticon sighting in Old Detroit. Fanzone relays the information to the Primes and the heroes transform and roll out. Sentinel still hasn't gotten a hang of the city's traffic customs however, and spends more time driving over other cars than on the road.

[[Image:AnimatedBumbleeBulkheadProfessor.jpg|left|thumb|150px|We tackle any topic, immense or microscopic!]]

Meanwhile, Sari is moving in with the Autobots at the old factory. Bulkhead and Bumblebee are eager to cheer the sullen girl up with loud TV, music, and a misguided tutoring session in which they end up throwing around theories about her mysterious origins. Predictably however, everything they try only seems to make her more miserable.

Sentinel soon arrives at the scene, prying a stop sign from his shoulder, and is quickly joined by Optimus and the police. Optimus starts making suggestions, but Sentinel shuts him up, opting to split up and search on his own. He doesn't need help from a scrub.

The search drags on into the night and Sentinel is jumping at shadows, turning the advanced weaponry of the Cybertron Elite Guard on such dire threats as stray cats. This distracts him, and Masterson gets the jump on him with the Headmaster unit. Shoftly afterwards Sentinel contacts Optimus, telling him it was a false alarm and to send the police away. He then demands Optimus come to his position alone, and promise not to laugh. Soon after, Optimus finds Sentinel's decapitated head and breaks out in laughter. Bitter and humiliated, Sentinel pleads with Optimus to help him get his body back without Ultra Magnus finding out. Optimus can guess that the reason Sentinel is trusting him with the task is that he's just not important enough for his opinion to matter, but Sentinel is careful not to say something so insulting in his position. How about that.

[[Image:Returnofheadmaster optimuslaughs.jpg|right|thumb|200px|''Ha'' ha!]]

Optimus learns of Masterson's re-hiring thanks to a conveniently timed message from Bumblebee, reporting what he heard from Sari. The next day, Optimus pays a visit to Sumdac Tower, hiding Sentinel's head under a tree trunk while he chats with Powell. The new manager makes it clear that the Autobots aren't free to waltz into his building as they please any more, but assures their leader that he doesn't know where Masterson is. However as soon as Optimus leaves, he phones the Headmaster with information on the new development, warning his employee not to jeopardize the company's image. Lucky for the Primes, Optimus thought ahead enough to intercept the phone call with his ear transceiver as soon as he was out of sight. He traces the call to a cargo ship at the docks.

It's night again when the 1.5 Primes arrive at the docks and start searching for Sentinel's body. They don't get far when a nearby crate bursts open, revealing a sinister Sparkplug and Tutorbot outfitted with miniature Headmaster Units. Sentinel isn't too worried by the puny automatons until they reveal some powerful laser-shooting upgrades. They send Optimus scrambling for cover while Sentinel's head bounces around impotently on the ground. When the ship Masterson is supposedly on starts casting off, they can't play around any longer, and Optimus rushes through the laser fire, ramps off the deck, transforms in mid-air and rides a powerful burst from his rocket axe to hook into the side of the ship's hull. Awesome. His grappling hooks probably would have worked equally well, but dude, flying rocket axe!

[[Image:Returnofheadmaster headmastersvictim.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Oh, beware the other head of science, Arthur. It bites.]]

On the ship, Optimus and Sentinel try to find Sentinel's body...until it finds them. The Headmaster pushes Optimus down with Sentinel's shield. Sentinel is surprised that it's so powerful, to which Masterson gloats he upgraded his equipment. Pulling out Sentinel's beam lance and expanding the shield into a spikier version, the Headmaster clashes with Optimus while Sentinel bounces around impotently on the ground some more.

Masterson manages to knock Optimus' axe off the ship, leaving him unarmed. After being pinned to the ground with shield spikes inches from his face, Optimus returns the favor by ripping off Sentinel's arm, shield and all. Sentinel is mortified by the dismemberment, but Optimus feels it was justified. He then uses Sentinel's arm as a makeshift axe and fights back the body, eventually severing the Headmaster Unit. The head quickly converts to robot and starts to run off, but this time Optimus stops him by kicking Sentinel's head into the fleeing villain like a soccer ball. Again, Sentinel is appalled. Optimus has less of an excuse this time.

[[Image:Headm_anim.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Salut!]]

Back on land, Fanzone has Masterson in cuffs and it looks like a happy ending until Powell shows up, pointing out that the ship was Sumdac Systems property, the assaulted robots don't have rights protected by the law, and the whole incident occurred over international waters between the [[United States of America|US]] and [[Canada]]. Masterson is free to go, much to the chagrin of everybody else.

Meanwhile at the factory, Bumblebee and Bulkhead are about to try another zany scheme to cheer Sari up, but Prowl stops them and tells them to just listen to her instead. Trying this last resort, Sari opens up about all her worries regarding her [[Isaac Sumdac|missing father]], her lost home and company, and her questioned existence. Bumblebee and Bulkhead aren't sure what to do, but they assure her they are there for her.

Finally, aboard the Elite Guard's ship the next day, Sentinel and Optimus report to Ultra Magnus, who has heard something about Sentinel "losing his head". Sentinel trembles uncomfortably in silence, but Optimus reports that they worked together to solve the crisis, effectively covering for his comrade who really doesn't deserve it. Ultra Magnus congratulates both of them and takes his leave to contact [[Cybertron Command]] on an issue of great importance (not important enough to happen on camera though). As the Primes walk down the hallway, Sentinel struggles out a "thank you" to his compatriot. Optimus notes that it must have hurt to say that, and Sentinel acknowledges the fact and reaches out his hand.

==Stats==

*'''Written by:''' [[Michael Ryan]]
*'''Directed by:''' [[Ben Jones]] & [[Shunji Oga]]
*'''Original airdate:''' April 19, 2008

===Featured characters===

(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s

! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Sari Sumdac]] (1)
*[[Porter C. Powell]] (2)
*[[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] (3)
*[[Captain Fanzone]] (6)
* [[The Mayor of Detroit]]
* [[The Mayor's Aide]]

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
* [[News Bot]]
* [[Tutor Bot]]
* [[Sparkplug (Animated)|Sparkplug]]
|}

==Quotes==
'''Sari''' ''(while packing her belongings)'': Chairman of the board? What does that even mean? They should just call him 'big jerk who thinks he's in charge of everything!'<br>
''[comes face-to-face with Powell]''<br>
'''Porter C. Powell''': Oh I don't ''think'' I'm in charge young lady, I ''know'' it. So hurry along, I need this space for more research and development, in order to make enough new money to cover what you lost the company while you were playing at being in charge, ''Miss Sumdac'', or can I even call you that?<br>
'''Sari''': Just because there's no record that I'm Isaac Sumdac's daughter, doesn't mean I'm not! He's my Dad and I don't care what you say! Yargh! Why am I even talking to you!?<br>
:{{m-}} Sari gets evicted from the [[Sumdac Tower|Big Brother House]].

'''News Bot''': Prime! Prime!<br>
'''Sentinel''' and '''Optimus''': Yes?<br>
'''News Bot''': ''Optimus'' Prime. Is it true that all Cybertronians have no regard for human life, and view Earth as little more than a battleground for the never-ending robot wars?<br>
'''Sentinel''': Why, you little...!<br>
:{{m-}} News Bot's shot at the Pulitzer Prize nearly gets him crushed.

"How could they hire that nutjob body-snatcher to work for your father's company anyway?"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Bulkhead''', saying what we're all thinking.

"Sentinel, we should scramble our comlink frequencies in case the Decepticons are listening in!"<br>
"What you ''should'' do is stick within the scope of your programming. If I need a trash-can update or a floor mopped, I'll call on my buddy Optimus Prime. Or should I say...''Maintenance'' Prime? Hahahaha!"<br>
''[Sentinel turns and walks away; Optimus does the same]''<br>
"'Maintenance Prime'...then I'll just call you 'Pompous Gas-Bag Prime'. Yeah...that's what I should have said."<br>
:{{m-}}<s>Maintenance</s> '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Sentinel Prime''' match wits. Somehow, Optimus loses.

'''Bumblebee''': Just because you don't have a tutor bot anymore doesn't mean you need to stop learning. <br>
'''Bulkhead''': Right. We can teach you.<br>
'''Bumblebee''': So, class, today's lesson is regarding...well, stuff, and how it works. Any questions?<br>
'''Sari''': Yeah. Why is there no record of my existence?<br>
'''Bumblebee''': Okay...a little bit outside the lesson plan. Professor Bulkhead, your thoughts?<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Maybe she came here from another planet in some kind of egg and crashed on Sumdac's doorstep.<br>
'''Bumblebee''': Or a portal could have opened and she fell through from another dimension.<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Or maybe she's a robot.<br>
'''Bumblebee''': Or maybe Sumdac found her in a cabbage patch.<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Or that stork thing.<br>
:{{m-}}Professors Bumblebee and Bulkhead have obviously been visiting the fan forums...

"Wow, I didn't know my shield was so powerful."<br>
"Oh, you know me. I can't resist the upgrades."<br>
:{{m-}}'''Sentinel Prime''' marvels at the '''Headmaster'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s tinkering. [[Lockdown]] would love this guy...

"Yes! I am so l33t!"<br>
"Yeah? Well, I have no idea what that means!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Headmaster''' boasts as '''Optimus Prime''' scores a blow against [[Floro Dery|over-sized egos everywhere]].

'''Headmaster''': Yo, two things, law-dog. First: I do not sound like a "ma'am". Second: if you think you're laying down the rules, maybe you'd better conversate with my boss. Him.<br>
''[Powell's limousine drives up]''<br>
'''Porter C. Powell''': Captain Fanzone. I suggest you release my employee.<br>
'''Fanzone''': I don't think so, Mr Powell<br>
'''Porter C. Powell''': And you're holding him on what charge? Destruction of property? ''[waves a hand at the ship]'' The ship belongs to Sumdac Systems. Assault? ''[gestures towards Optimus and Sentinel]'' Since when does an alien robot have rights? Plus, didn't the alleged incident occur in international waters between the United States and Canada ''[points at Canada's shoreline on the horizon]'' —a little out of your jurisdiction, wouldn't you agree, Captain? Why don't you work it out with the Mounties and let me know?<br>
:{{m-}} Porter C Powell out-wrestles the [[Captain Fanzone|arm of the law]] while the Headmaster invents a new word.

'''Sari''': What do you guys want?<br>
'''Bumblebee''': Nothing.<br>
'''Bulkhead''': We just wanted to know, if you were okay.<br>
'''Sari''': Okay? If I'm okay? My Dad is missing, I've lost control of his company, that Powell guy is going to destroy everything good he worked for, I've been kicked out of the only home I've ever known and I don't even know if I exist and you think I'm okay!?<br>
''[she breaks down into tears]''<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Oh... her eyes are leaking.<br>
'''Bumblebee''': You let them leak as much as you need to... we're here, and you're safe. So whatever it is, you can always talk to us... we'll listen...<br>
''[Sari sniffles]''<br>
'''Sari''': Thank you...
:{{m-}}[[Tara Strong]] gets even the most hard-hearted of fans sympathizing with Sari. ''Voice acting goddess!''

==Other notes==
*This episode was first broadcast in Canada on April 19, one week before its United States premiere. Darn Canadians!

===Continuity errors===
* When Optimus stops Masterson's escape, he asserts the villain is going "back to prison", although the Headmaster has yet to serve time at all.



===Real-world references===
* Bumblebee mentions Sari could have come from a cabbage patch, a reference to [[Wikipedia:Cabbage Patch Kids|Cabbage Patch Kids]].
* Powell makes passing reference to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also known as "the Mounties".
* Bulkhead's "came here from another planet in some kind of egg" comment could be a reference to 1970s sitcom, ''[[Wikipedia:Mork and Mindy|Mork and Mindy]]''.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Powell claims Optimus and Sentinel's clash with Masterson took place in "international waters". There are no ''international'' waters in Lake St. Clair or Lake Erie, just American and Canadian waters. (But then, this is the future.) The "Mounties" remark is still relevant.
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] do not appear in this episode.
*The Mayor's aide has gotten in more dialog than her boss... despite only having a single line.
*When Sentinel asks for Optimus to cover for him, Optimus mentions how Sentinel "covered for him" all those years ago, presumably after the Elita-1 incident. Maybe this is the reason that Optimus washed out of the [[Autobot Academy]]?
*Either the events of this episode span at least two days and two nights, or the sun goes down roughly [[Transformers (2007)|every couple of hours]].
*Given they presumably had very little time to prepare, the Autobots have whipped up a surprisingly comfortable room for Sari in their factory, doubly surprising given the lack of proper materials to hand. Who wouldn't want to sleep in a bed made from a giant radial tire!?
*On the other hand, their idea of proper human cuisine needs some work, since the meal they provided for Sari consisted of a bunch of acorns, a fish skeleton, a live rabbit, and some barrels of oil.
*Professors Bumblebee and Bulkhead seriously need their own show. Imagine [[Dinobots (Animated)|the teaching aids they'd bring to a paleontology class]].
*Porter C. Powell is shaping up to be a bigger villain than all the previous human bad-guys in the series combined.
*To go with his Captain America-inspired shield, Sentinel turns out to have an energy lance and a very knight-like battle mask.
*Prowl is in this episode for less then thirty seconds, yet is still the one who ends up solving one of the episode's conflicts. He's that good.

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Sound and Fury (episode)

2008-04-24T00:11:56Z

69.243.61.215:

[[Image:Soundw anim.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Beginning now: Operation Revolution. Beginning afterwards: Check local listings for episodes of ''[[Wikipedia:Bakugan: Battle Brawlers|Bakugan: Battle Brawlers]]''.]]

{{episodenav|animated|10|season=1|prev=Along Came a Spider|next=Lost and Found (Animated episode)}}

'''Sari's new musical toy robot, Soundwave, seems to have an evil streak and the ability to control other machines, but Bulkhead is the only one who sees it.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:soundwave_shematics.JPG|left|150px|thumb|Naughty.]]
[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] takes [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] toy shopping for her birthday (or "construction date" as he terms it), to purchase her something that makes the loud music she loves so much. The two of them are attacked by [[Professor Princess]], who is on an ironically violent crusade to destroy violent toys. They are able to defeat the bizarre villainess only after Sari uses the power of her Key to trigger a powerful sonic attack from the stereo systems in the toy store. [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]], monitoring events via security cameras as usual, notices both the power of the Key and the frivolous ways in which Sari employs it. He designs a new robot for Sari and tricks [[Isaac Sumdac|Dr. Sumdac]] into allowing him to produce it.

[[Image:animated_soundwave_cassette.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Masterpiece Soundwave sure is big.]]
Sari's birthday party isn't much fun; she has no real friends, the only attendees being the children of Sumdac Systems employees, who continue to be put off by her bad manners. When the [[Autobots]] arrive to help celebrate, the kids are quite happy to go play with the giant robots and leave the weird girl behind. Bulkhead tries to present Sari with his gift for her, a xylophone (''Awwww!''), but Dr. Sumdac steps in first and gives her the "toy" designed by himself and Megatron: a responsive, interactive, dancing, music-and-light-show robot known as [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]. It's hard for Bulkhead to compete with that, and so, embarrassed, he slinks away dejectedly. As days go on, Sari pays less attention to Bulkhead and far more to Soundwave. When she inevitably starts to grow bored with her new toy, she uses her Key on it. Each dosage of the Key's power unlocks new features on Soundwave, making his musical light show more involved and impressive, and even ''more'' fun than plain ol' Bulkhead and the Autobots.

This has been Megatron's plan all along. Soundwave's systems were designed to grow and evolve when exposed to the Key; eventually, Sari will unwittingly upgrade him into a suitable body for Megatron himself. Bulkhead begins to see signs of Soundwave's evolving nature—"Did that thing just move by itself?"—but no one believes him. Megatron successfully uses Soundwave's weaponry and voice-modulation systems to make both Sari and the Autobots think Bulkhead is erratic, jealous, and dishonest.

Soundwave's musical transmissions soon become powerful enough to control other Sumdac Systems automatons...which are pretty much everywhere. Megatron had not foreseen this. Sari takes Soundwave and [[Tutor Bot]] to the park, where they have an impromptu concert, complete with garbagebots banging on their fellow garbagebots, and dancing humans. (Even Tutor Bot does a little dance.) Bulkhead arrives, trying to convince Sari that something is wrong with Soundwave. However, as she turns her back to Soundwave, the music-bot activates a cannon and targets Sari. Bulkhead destroys Soundwave, forcing Sari to use the key to restore him, and he immediately starts up again. [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] tells Bulkhead to give Sari a little time and space, saying that she still values her friend more than her toy, but Bulkhead isn't so sure. Megatron is convinced that Bulkhead is no longer a problem and decides it's time to take Soundwave for a test run.

[[Image:garbage_bot.JPG|left|150px|thumb|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E! Something trash has got to be!]]
But even Megatron himself is surprised when, after sufficient doses of All Spark energy via the Key, Soundwave grows fully self-aware and enhanced with Cybertronian upgrades. Neither Megatron nor Sari can control Soundwave anymore. As he explores [[Detroit]], he is puzzled and angry to see machines like himself forced into servitude for humans; he finds this illogical and believes it should be the other way around. Megatron reveals himself to Soundwave, rather straightforwardly telling him of the Decepticon goals of conquest and machine supremacy, the injustice of the Key in Sari's possession, and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons']] hatred for the treasonous Autobots who value organic life. Soundwave compels hundreds of smaller [[automaton|automatons]] to merge with him, constructing a new transforming body for himself and proclaiming himself to be a Decepticon. He commences "Operation Recruitment", using his sonic signals to turn all the automatons against both Autobots and Humanity. The Autobots attempt to track down Soundwave, but they are overwhelmed by his minions and flustered by his ability to forge deceptive messages on their own communication systems. Bulkhead manages to come face-to-face with Soundwave, but even the largest Autobot is swatted down by Soundwave's concussive sonic attacks. Soundwave attempts to convince Bulkhead of the rightness of the machine cause and the inferiority of Humanity, and orders him to destroy Sari. Bulkhead plays along for a few moments, but it's all a trick; as soon as he gets within range, he clobbers Soundwave, who shatters into his component automaton pieces.

[[Image:soundwave_ending.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Rise of the iPods.]]
The crisis averted, Bulkhead and Sari strengthen their friendship over some (quiet) music. Megatron fumes in disgust at their victory, swearing again to reconstruct himself. And, far beneath the city, the last intact piece of Soundwave flickers back into activation....
{{-}}

==Stats==

*'''Written by:''' [[Henry Gilroy]]
*'''Directed by:''' [[Ben Jones]], [[Shunji Oga]]
*'''Original airdate:''' February 23, 2008

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (11)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] (12)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Sari Sumdac]] (2)
*[[Professor Princess]] (3)
*[[Isaac Sumdac]] (5)
*[[Gary]] (6)
*[[Daniel (Animated)|Daniel]] (7)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Sparkplug (Animated)|Sparkplug]] (8)
*[[Tutor Bot]] (13)
|}

==Quotes==
"Oh, music! Yes, she does love it. The louder, the better, apparently."<br>
:{{m-}}'''Isaac Sumdac''', showing that Sari has much in common with [[Blaster|some]] [[Jazz (G1)|Autobots]].

"Onward, Powdered Sugar! Let's discontinue this big, naughty, battle toy once and for all!"
:{{m-}}'''Professor Princess''' to her Little Pony

'''Bumblebee''': Here it comes!<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Swing it! Give it the old Bulkhead treatment, Sari!<br>
'''Optimus''': Why exactly is she swinging at a colorful animal?<br>
'''Ratchet''': Smack it! Smack it already!<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Hold on, Sari, I'll help! I don't even need to use a bat.<br>
'''Prowl''': This will not end well...<br>
:{{m-}}The Autobots are introduced to the piñata concept.

"The point is to celebrate the kid's birthday, not make it her last one!"
:-'''Ratchet''', after Bulkhead trashes the party area.

'''Kid:''' C'mon! Say, say it! Pleeease?<br>
'''Optimus Prime:''' Uh, uh, okay. Umm. "Transform and roll out!"<br>
'''Kids:''' Yeah!
:{{m-}}Optimus learns what [[Peter Cullen]]'s life is like.

"I am Soundwave! I am Decepticon! The revolution begins now!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Soundwave''' achieves sentience...and a new body.

"Good afternoon, Sari. Today's lesson is... the ''extinction of all humanity''!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Tutor Bot''' turns on Sari. All that abuse has finally caught up.

"We're coming to you live from downtown Detroit, where, from what we can tell, it appears that all the automatons in Detroit have gone amuck... including my camerabot! ''AHHHHHH!''"<br>
:{{m-}}'''The Anchorman''' reporting on{{m-}}and participating in{{m-}}the robot revolution.

"Machines of Detroit, hear my signal and make it your code. Today begins the liberation of robotkind."<br>
"I liked you better when you danced for me."<br>
"Silence, fleshling!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Soundwave''' and '''Sari Sumdac''' on his newfound sentience.

"Split up! Bumblebee, you're with me. Prowl, you're with Ratchet. Bulkhead{{m-}}"<br>
"Yeah, yeah, I'm on my own. As ''usual''."<br>
:{{m-}}'''Optimus Prime'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s orders depress '''Bulkhead'''.

"Soundwave's loss was unfortunate, but the key's power will be worth his sacrifice when I get my servos on it...as soon as I ''have'' servos."
:{{m-}}'''Megatron''' reflecting on the defeat of Soundwave.

==Other notes==

===Continuity errors===
*Megatron wanted to use Soundwave as his own body; but in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]", Megatron makes clear that such a body would have to be built from [[destronium]], which he cannot acquire. Then again, Soundwave was very easily damaged by Bulkhead at all stages of his evolution; perhaps Megatron meant to use the permanent repair powers of the Key to make up for sub-par construction materials.

*The Tutorbot said good afternoon to Sari while it was in the evening.

*While he's being partnered up with Optimus, Bumblebee's faceplate comes in horizontally, with one half coming from each side. However, in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]" it slides up as one piece.

===Animation errors===
*When Megatron watches over Sari and Bulkhead after she has put the key into Soundwave, the key is still present around her neck.
*When Soundwave is shown from behind after Bulkhead's punch connects, his left thumb is colored blue instead of yellow.

===Transformers references===
[[Image:animated_kremzeek.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Please stand by as this annoying electric lifeform causes havoc with our machinery.]]
*The store in the opening scene, Wyatt Toys, is almost certainly named for ranking ''Transformers Animated'' staffer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].

*[[Kremzeek]] is part of the "Please Stand By" image on a malfunctioning TV station.

*The animation model for the TV station's reporter looks like an older version of Hasbro/Sunbow cartoon newsman [[Hector Ramirez]], right down to the suit he's wearing.

*One of Sari's "friends" is based on [[Daniel Witwicky]]. He was last seen with [[Spike Witwicky|his]] [[Carly Witwicky|parents]] in "[[Transform and Roll Out]]". Since all the "friends" are identified as children of Sumdac employees, one can assume that "Spike" and/or "Carly" work for Isaac Sumdac.

*The piñata at Sari's birthday party is a [[Megatron (BW)|purple theropod dinosaur]], yesssss....

*When arguing against using the key, Bulkhead brings up various disasters it has caused:
**The creation of the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s and their subsequent rampage in "[[Blast from the Past]]".
**Adding the turbo-boosters to Bumblebee in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]".
**[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] draining the life from everything organic in "[[Along Came a Spider]]".

* Soundwave is positively ''oozing'' references to his [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 predecessor]]. He speaks in a similar heavily-processed robotic monotone; at one point, he manifests a cylindrical shoulder cannon; he orders his minions around by directing them to perform an "Operation"; and his eyes switch from yellow (like the original toy) to red (as they appeared in the Generation 1 cartoon).

* The appearances of the present box Soundwave arrives in and the remaining piece of Soundwave are based on the Generation 1 Soundwave's altmode, albeit in a teal and gold color scheme instead of blue and silver.

===Real-world references===
*The episode's title is, of course, taken from a line in William Shakespeare's ''Macbeth'', but it probably signifies nothing.

*Professor Princess's mount, "Powdered Sugar", could have stepped right out of [[Hasbro]]'s popular girls-toy brand ''My Little Pony.'' Its decapitation, meanwhile, seems to be a nod to a famous scene from the movie ''The Godfather.''

*For some reason, Sari has an old rotary phone when she calls Bulkhead.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Oh my god, the fanwank.
* Why is it that the Autobots don't wonder why Soundwave starts wearing the Decepticon insignia?
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Sound and Fury (episode)

2008-04-24T00:11:17Z

69.243.61.215:

[[Image:Soundw anim.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Beginning now: Operation Revolution. Beginning afterwards: Check local listings for episodes of ''[[Wikipedia:Bakugan:Battle Brawlers|Bakugan:Battle Brawlers]]''.]]

{{episodenav|animated|10|season=1|prev=Along Came a Spider|next=Lost and Found (Animated episode)}}

'''Sari's new musical toy robot, Soundwave, seems to have an evil streak and the ability to control other machines, but Bulkhead is the only one who sees it.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:soundwave_shematics.JPG|left|150px|thumb|Naughty.]]
[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] takes [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] toy shopping for her birthday (or "construction date" as he terms it), to purchase her something that makes the loud music she loves so much. The two of them are attacked by [[Professor Princess]], who is on an ironically violent crusade to destroy violent toys. They are able to defeat the bizarre villainess only after Sari uses the power of her Key to trigger a powerful sonic attack from the stereo systems in the toy store. [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]], monitoring events via security cameras as usual, notices both the power of the Key and the frivolous ways in which Sari employs it. He designs a new robot for Sari and tricks [[Isaac Sumdac|Dr. Sumdac]] into allowing him to produce it.

[[Image:animated_soundwave_cassette.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Masterpiece Soundwave sure is big.]]
Sari's birthday party isn't much fun; she has no real friends, the only attendees being the children of Sumdac Systems employees, who continue to be put off by her bad manners. When the [[Autobots]] arrive to help celebrate, the kids are quite happy to go play with the giant robots and leave the weird girl behind. Bulkhead tries to present Sari with his gift for her, a xylophone (''Awwww!''), but Dr. Sumdac steps in first and gives her the "toy" designed by himself and Megatron: a responsive, interactive, dancing, music-and-light-show robot known as [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]. It's hard for Bulkhead to compete with that, and so, embarrassed, he slinks away dejectedly. As days go on, Sari pays less attention to Bulkhead and far more to Soundwave. When she inevitably starts to grow bored with her new toy, she uses her Key on it. Each dosage of the Key's power unlocks new features on Soundwave, making his musical light show more involved and impressive, and even ''more'' fun than plain ol' Bulkhead and the Autobots.

This has been Megatron's plan all along. Soundwave's systems were designed to grow and evolve when exposed to the Key; eventually, Sari will unwittingly upgrade him into a suitable body for Megatron himself. Bulkhead begins to see signs of Soundwave's evolving nature—"Did that thing just move by itself?"—but no one believes him. Megatron successfully uses Soundwave's weaponry and voice-modulation systems to make both Sari and the Autobots think Bulkhead is erratic, jealous, and dishonest.

Soundwave's musical transmissions soon become powerful enough to control other Sumdac Systems automatons...which are pretty much everywhere. Megatron had not foreseen this. Sari takes Soundwave and [[Tutor Bot]] to the park, where they have an impromptu concert, complete with garbagebots banging on their fellow garbagebots, and dancing humans. (Even Tutor Bot does a little dance.) Bulkhead arrives, trying to convince Sari that something is wrong with Soundwave. However, as she turns her back to Soundwave, the music-bot activates a cannon and targets Sari. Bulkhead destroys Soundwave, forcing Sari to use the key to restore him, and he immediately starts up again. [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]] tells Bulkhead to give Sari a little time and space, saying that she still values her friend more than her toy, but Bulkhead isn't so sure. Megatron is convinced that Bulkhead is no longer a problem and decides it's time to take Soundwave for a test run.

[[Image:garbage_bot.JPG|left|150px|thumb|R-E-C-Y-C-L-E! Something trash has got to be!]]
But even Megatron himself is surprised when, after sufficient doses of All Spark energy via the Key, Soundwave grows fully self-aware and enhanced with Cybertronian upgrades. Neither Megatron nor Sari can control Soundwave anymore. As he explores [[Detroit]], he is puzzled and angry to see machines like himself forced into servitude for humans; he finds this illogical and believes it should be the other way around. Megatron reveals himself to Soundwave, rather straightforwardly telling him of the Decepticon goals of conquest and machine supremacy, the injustice of the Key in Sari's possession, and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons']] hatred for the treasonous Autobots who value organic life. Soundwave compels hundreds of smaller [[automaton|automatons]] to merge with him, constructing a new transforming body for himself and proclaiming himself to be a Decepticon. He commences "Operation Recruitment", using his sonic signals to turn all the automatons against both Autobots and Humanity. The Autobots attempt to track down Soundwave, but they are overwhelmed by his minions and flustered by his ability to forge deceptive messages on their own communication systems. Bulkhead manages to come face-to-face with Soundwave, but even the largest Autobot is swatted down by Soundwave's concussive sonic attacks. Soundwave attempts to convince Bulkhead of the rightness of the machine cause and the inferiority of Humanity, and orders him to destroy Sari. Bulkhead plays along for a few moments, but it's all a trick; as soon as he gets within range, he clobbers Soundwave, who shatters into his component automaton pieces.

[[Image:soundwave_ending.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Rise of the iPods.]]
The crisis averted, Bulkhead and Sari strengthen their friendship over some (quiet) music. Megatron fumes in disgust at their victory, swearing again to reconstruct himself. And, far beneath the city, the last intact piece of Soundwave flickers back into activation....
{{-}}

==Stats==

*'''Written by:''' [[Henry Gilroy]]
*'''Directed by:''' [[Ben Jones]], [[Shunji Oga]]
*'''Original airdate:''' February 23, 2008

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (11)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] (12)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Sari Sumdac]] (2)
*[[Professor Princess]] (3)
*[[Isaac Sumdac]] (5)
*[[Gary]] (6)
*[[Daniel (Animated)|Daniel]] (7)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Sparkplug (Animated)|Sparkplug]] (8)
*[[Tutor Bot]] (13)
|}

==Quotes==
"Oh, music! Yes, she does love it. The louder, the better, apparently."<br>
:{{m-}}'''Isaac Sumdac''', showing that Sari has much in common with [[Blaster|some]] [[Jazz (G1)|Autobots]].

"Onward, Powdered Sugar! Let's discontinue this big, naughty, battle toy once and for all!"
:{{m-}}'''Professor Princess''' to her Little Pony

'''Bumblebee''': Here it comes!<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Swing it! Give it the old Bulkhead treatment, Sari!<br>
'''Optimus''': Why exactly is she swinging at a colorful animal?<br>
'''Ratchet''': Smack it! Smack it already!<br>
'''Bulkhead''': Hold on, Sari, I'll help! I don't even need to use a bat.<br>
'''Prowl''': This will not end well...<br>
:{{m-}}The Autobots are introduced to the piñata concept.

"The point is to celebrate the kid's birthday, not make it her last one!"
:-'''Ratchet''', after Bulkhead trashes the party area.

'''Kid:''' C'mon! Say, say it! Pleeease?<br>
'''Optimus Prime:''' Uh, uh, okay. Umm. "Transform and roll out!"<br>
'''Kids:''' Yeah!
:{{m-}}Optimus learns what [[Peter Cullen]]'s life is like.

"I am Soundwave! I am Decepticon! The revolution begins now!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Soundwave''' achieves sentience...and a new body.

"Good afternoon, Sari. Today's lesson is... the ''extinction of all humanity''!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Tutor Bot''' turns on Sari. All that abuse has finally caught up.

"We're coming to you live from downtown Detroit, where, from what we can tell, it appears that all the automatons in Detroit have gone amuck... including my camerabot! ''AHHHHHH!''"<br>
:{{m-}}'''The Anchorman''' reporting on{{m-}}and participating in{{m-}}the robot revolution.

"Machines of Detroit, hear my signal and make it your code. Today begins the liberation of robotkind."<br>
"I liked you better when you danced for me."<br>
"Silence, fleshling!"<br>
:{{m-}}'''Soundwave''' and '''Sari Sumdac''' on his newfound sentience.

"Split up! Bumblebee, you're with me. Prowl, you're with Ratchet. Bulkhead{{m-}}"<br>
"Yeah, yeah, I'm on my own. As ''usual''."<br>
:{{m-}}'''Optimus Prime'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s orders depress '''Bulkhead'''.

"Soundwave's loss was unfortunate, but the key's power will be worth his sacrifice when I get my servos on it...as soon as I ''have'' servos."
:{{m-}}'''Megatron''' reflecting on the defeat of Soundwave.

==Other notes==

===Continuity errors===
*Megatron wanted to use Soundwave as his own body; but in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]", Megatron makes clear that such a body would have to be built from [[destronium]], which he cannot acquire. Then again, Soundwave was very easily damaged by Bulkhead at all stages of his evolution; perhaps Megatron meant to use the permanent repair powers of the Key to make up for sub-par construction materials.

*The Tutorbot said good afternoon to Sari while it was in the evening.

*While he's being partnered up with Optimus, Bumblebee's faceplate comes in horizontally, with one half coming from each side. However, in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]" it slides up as one piece.

===Animation errors===
*When Megatron watches over Sari and Bulkhead after she has put the key into Soundwave, the key is still present around her neck.
*When Soundwave is shown from behind after Bulkhead's punch connects, his left thumb is colored blue instead of yellow.

===Transformers references===
[[Image:animated_kremzeek.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Please stand by as this annoying electric lifeform causes havoc with our machinery.]]
*The store in the opening scene, Wyatt Toys, is almost certainly named for ranking ''Transformers Animated'' staffer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].

*[[Kremzeek]] is part of the "Please Stand By" image on a malfunctioning TV station.

*The animation model for the TV station's reporter looks like an older version of Hasbro/Sunbow cartoon newsman [[Hector Ramirez]], right down to the suit he's wearing.

*One of Sari's "friends" is based on [[Daniel Witwicky]]. He was last seen with [[Spike Witwicky|his]] [[Carly Witwicky|parents]] in "[[Transform and Roll Out]]". Since all the "friends" are identified as children of Sumdac employees, one can assume that "Spike" and/or "Carly" work for Isaac Sumdac.

*The piñata at Sari's birthday party is a [[Megatron (BW)|purple theropod dinosaur]], yesssss....

*When arguing against using the key, Bulkhead brings up various disasters it has caused:
**The creation of the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s and their subsequent rampage in "[[Blast from the Past]]".
**Adding the turbo-boosters to Bumblebee in "[[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]".
**[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] draining the life from everything organic in "[[Along Came a Spider]]".

* Soundwave is positively ''oozing'' references to his [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 predecessor]]. He speaks in a similar heavily-processed robotic monotone; at one point, he manifests a cylindrical shoulder cannon; he orders his minions around by directing them to perform an "Operation"; and his eyes switch from yellow (like the original toy) to red (as they appeared in the Generation 1 cartoon).

* The appearances of the present box Soundwave arrives in and the remaining piece of Soundwave are based on the Generation 1 Soundwave's altmode, albeit in a teal and gold color scheme instead of blue and silver.

===Real-world references===
*The episode's title is, of course, taken from a line in William Shakespeare's ''Macbeth'', but it probably signifies nothing.

*Professor Princess's mount, "Powdered Sugar", could have stepped right out of [[Hasbro]]'s popular girls-toy brand ''My Little Pony.'' Its decapitation, meanwhile, seems to be a nod to a famous scene from the movie ''The Godfather.''

*For some reason, Sari has an old rotary phone when she calls Bulkhead.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Oh my god, the fanwank.
* Why is it that the Autobots don't wonder why Soundwave starts wearing the Decepticon insignia?
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The Transformers: Megatron Origin

2008-03-30T00:41:59Z

69.243.61.215: /* Collections */

[[Image:Megatronorigintpb.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Dull surprise|DULL RAGE]]]]
'''''Megatron Origin''''' is a 4-issue mini-series published by [[IDW Publishing]] in 2007, set in the primary [[IDW continuity]]. It details the rise of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from a lowly [[Energon]] miner to the leader of the [[Decepticon]]s. Also introduced is [[Autobot]] leader, [[Sentinel Prime]] and his quest to halt Megatron's actions.

In the [[IDW timeline]], the story takes place in the distant past, somewhere in between the launch of the first ''[[Ark]]'' (6.7 million years ago) and the events of ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'' (less than a million years ago). This miniseries is noteworthy for having been originally planned during the not-paying-the-hired-help last days of [[Dreamwave]], and only later retooled to fit the new IDW continuity.

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==Overview==
Senator [[Decimus]] is sent to announce the automation of an energon mining outpost, much to the chagrin of the miners. When one of the workers protests, he is executed by an Autobot security official, sparking a riot. An enraged miner named Megatron tosses his axe into Decimus' shoulder and disarms his guard, accidentally killing him. The Autobot guards subdue the riot and arrest everyone. On the prison vessel, Rumble and Frenzy convince Megatron to lead a revolt. After taking over their ship, they blast the Senator's ship and head towards the criminal hub of [[Kaon]] where the miners hide and plot. [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] becomes aware of the situation but is uninterested and appoints [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to handle the situation.

Megatron joins underground [[gladiatorial combat]] games and hesitates to kill his first opponent, but does so after being ordered by the ring master and the audience. After getting accustomed to the kill, Megatron rises through the ranks and eventually kills the organizer and takes over. The games come to the attention of the corrupt and manipulative Senator Ratbat. Predicting a profitable situation, he sends his assistant meet with Megatron. The games are also being watched by Prowl's team, who are eager to put a stop to the unlawful violence. Sentinel Prime arrives and announces that there's already been several efforts in a plan to catch the delinquents.

During a stakeout for the next gladiatorial match, Bumper and Fastback observe the [[Constructicons]] building the arena. Soundwave approaches Megatron and offers him technology and weaponry at the behest of Ratbat. The two Autobots witness the transaction but are killed. At their funeral, Sentinel Prime emphasizes that their deaths should serve as a call to action, and that to give them meaning he will bring the outlaws to justice.

Soundwave meets with Megatron after a match where Megatron lost an arm in combat. The Constructicons replace the arm with parts taken from fallen gladiators, as well as installing his energon flail. Soundwave more than fulfills Megatron's request for a flight-capable combatant, bringing him the three original Seekers. Megatron says he has something in store for them besides gladiatorial matches, and turns the Seekers over to Hook for modification.

During a parade for Senator Decimus, the Seekers disrupt the festivities and abduct the Senator. Senator Ratbat watches footage of a series of daring and destructive attacks and comments that things are getting out of control. Meanwhile, Rumble and Frenzy are modified to work with Soundwave as Megatron gathers new recruits to join the gladiator games. At the meeting, Megatron praises the recruits and tempts them with the prospect of the whole planet as their arena. Prepared to kill the captured Senator Decimus, he is interrupted by Sentinel Prime's forces and the whole lot is captured and arrested.

At the crowded cells in headquarters, Soundwave is freed under a Senate Directive and Starscream offers to turn state's evidence, requesting to be taken to the Senate. Once there, Starscream unveils hidden weapons and Soundwave deploys his minions to destroy the council. Starscream then frees all the inmates with Megatron absorbing them all into his new army. Soundwave provides armaments, and Starscream introduces Megatron to a new arm-mounted canon.

Soundwave meets with Senator Ratbat, who admits that not only did he aid Megatron's cause by supplying arms, he also was the one who arranged for Megatron to be removed from the mining operation he was originally working in. Now that Megatron's forces have destabilized the area, the senator embezzles what he can. Soundwave, however, shoots Ratbat, takes that which Ratbat has embezzled, and seals his spark inside of a frame—his new "cassette" body.

Sentinel Prime's forces fight to retake Kaon from the rioting rebellion and Prime uses Apex armor against Megatron. An incredible explosion blasts Megatron out of sight. However, Megatron still functions and he smashes Prime, possibly killing him. When the other Autobots see his broken body, Prowl orders a retreat. Megatron later sits on his throne and discuses the victory with Soundwave. Now that Kaon has been taken, the next step is clear—the rest of Cybertron shall be conquered.

==Creative team==
''Megatron Origin'' was written by [[Eric Holmes]] and drawn by [[Alex Milne]], with assistance on issue #2 by [[Marcelo Matere]].

==Collections==
* ''Megatron Origin'' TPB <small>(December 15, 2007) ISBN 978-1600101069</small>
:Bonus material includes images of each cover and design sketches of Megatron, Sentinel Prime, and Soundwave.
{{note|The TPB corrected color errors throughout the series, as well as changing/adding some dialog.}}

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The Transformers: Megatron Origin

2008-03-30T00:41:17Z

69.243.61.215: /* Collections */

Onslaught (G1)

2008-03-29T15:29:35Z

69.243.61.215: /* Generation 2 */

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

[[Image:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not To Be Confused With [[Mega-Octane|This Guy]]]]

'''Onslaught''' is what you'd call the "hands-off" type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mits dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon]]s into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.

Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Abordage'''
:''Hungarian name'': '''Cudar'''
:''Italian name'': '''Destroyer'''
:''Spanish name'': '''Oslat'''

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

{{noteukonly}}

Onslaught is the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]] foretold by the [[Matrix]] {{storylink|Second Generation!}}''. Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth fighting the [[Protectobot]]s inside the Multi-World computer game. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

''Later on, he led his team to kill [[Galvatron]] while he was trapped in a volcano, and Onslaught was the only Combaticon not taken down by [[Ladies' Night|a trio of human women]]. He would've killed them if the Throttlebots hadn't shown up as the cavalry. {{storylink|Ladies' Night}} In response for that humiliation'', Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The [[Throttlebots]] were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}

Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''In the post-movie alternate timeline, he is still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave]]'s lieutenants when the [[Quintessons]] invaded. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

====Generation 2====

Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset]], a G2 Cybertronian killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Escalation}} He was offlined along with the entire Combaticon team by [[Starscream]] shortly thereafter, and this was never delved into. It is unknown if he was killed or later repaired. {{storylink|Total War}}

{{note|The origin of the Combaticons in the Marvel Comic is somewhat unclear. The UK comic clearly indicated that the Combaticons were to be newly created on Earth by the Creation Matrix, much like the [[Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon]]s were. While this could be inferred from the US comic, it was not explicitly stated. What makes things even more confusing is Onslaught's reaction to the death of Mindset in the Generation 2 comic. The clear inference there was that Mindset had cyber-genetically descended from Onslaught through the [[budding]] process, implying then that Onslaught was around on Cybertron millions of years ago when budding was still performed.}}

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[S. Marc Jordan]], [[Steve Bulin]] (English), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Onslaught.jpg|left|thumb|200px|My strategy is brilliant, dammit!]]

Onslaught was one of several [[Renegade Decepticon]]s who had been imprisoned in the [[Decepticon Detention Center]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for plotting against [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was booted from the [[Decepticon space cruiser|Decepticon base]] for attempting to overthrow Megatron (again), he decided to form his own army. Travelling to Cybertron via the [[Space Bridge]], he "liberated" renegade [[personality component]]s and placed them in [[human]] military vehicles left over from [[Earth]]'s second World War. At first, the newly-dubbed 'Combaticons' were hardly grateful to Starscream for their freedom until the Decepticon air commander revealed he had predicted their treachery and thus did not equip them with vital energy absorbers. Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons worked agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot]]s, though he got into an argument with [[Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{Storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of [[Operation Revenge]] and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{Storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot]]s when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons form an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{Storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Back in the [[United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but were forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{Storylink|B.O.T. (episode)}}

By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Onslaught warned first [[Rumble]] and then the [[Quintesson]]s that the Decepticons would no longer be powerful enough to attack the Autobots directly. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness}}.

Onslaught remained a valuable and loyal soldier to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] up to the very end of the American animated series. He led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant planetary rocket engine that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. This engine was fueled by the reprocessed body parts of defeated Autobots. Gross. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

===Dreamwave continuity===

Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.

After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. That is, at least until Starscream freed them. {{storylink|Revelation}}

When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

[[Image:G1DW_SkyLynx_defeats_Combaticons.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Don't look him in the eye, Onslaught!]]

The repaired Combaticons were brought to the Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream orders them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons do not fare well when the crafty Autobot splits into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivates Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffons for not paying attention to his battle plan.

[[Image:Onslaught_G1DW_routeofallevil.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain as smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter also did not end well either.... {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===IDW continuity===

Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit on a raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting his way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the Pretender Monsters combiner group]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)|the pink death that is Arcee]], and he openly enjoyed killing things. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Onslaught''' (1986)
: ''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-64'''

[[Image:G1Onslaught_toy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Real American Decepticon]]

: Onslaught transforms into a dark blue mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin, armed with a large double-barrelled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. He can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use. This base mode can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon]], a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions.

: In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive laser rifle and is accessorized by a small chest plate. He forms the central body component of Bruticus, protected by an even larger silver chest plate and Bruticus' head. He also comes with Bruticus' hands and feet.

: The complete set of Combaticons were re-released in the European-market "[[Classics (Euro)|Classics]]" line in 1990; these releases typically has the [[rubsign]] indent removed from the molding. However, Onslaught interestingly has his indent intact, and the indent remains even in more recent reuses of the mold.

: This mold was redecoed as ''[[Operation Combination]]'' [[Great Cannon]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mega-Octane]], and ''[[Universe]]'' Mega-Octane.

===Generation 2===
* '''Onslaught''' (1993)
:''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''

[[Image:G2Onslaught_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|I'm a Goofy Goober, yeah! You're a goofy Goober,yeah! We're all Goofy Goobers, yeah! Goofy goofy goober goober, yeah!]]

: In ''Generation 2'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather <strike>outlandish</strike> glorious colour scheme of bright orange covered in purple camoflage, with purple replacing most of his olive and silver colours. The sticks on the back of his truck proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly "one meta-morphin' dude-icus."

:His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the [[G.I. Joe]] toyline.

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===Universe===
*'''Onslaught''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2008)
[[Image:Onslaughtuniverselegends.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was super-popular.]]
:Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of [[Legends]] class [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. This mold was also used to make [[Classics (2006)|''Classics'']] [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]].
{{comingsoontoy}}

* '''Onslaught''' (Ultra, 2008)
[[Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|He found your phone number and wants to ask you a few questions.]]
: The ''Universe'' version of Onslaught transforms into a SWAT assault truck. "MONZO 12782" is tampoed onto the front of him [[User:Monzo|for some reason]].
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm Onslaught at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Onslaught Onslaught's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Optimus Prime (SG)

2008-02-13T14:49:00Z

69.243.61.215: /* Timelines */

'''Optimus Prime''' is the tyrannical leader of the evil Autobots, a cruel and ambitious villain whose plans fall nothing short of universal conquest. First stop: [[Earth]]!

The only thing standing in Prime's path to domination is a young and noble Decepticon willing to lead a small band of rebels in a fight for freedom.

{{note|It is as yet unknown exactly how the "[[Shattered Glass]]" universe will fit in relation to other ''Transformers'' [[continuity families]].}}

==Fiction==

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:OptimusShattered Glass08.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Pimpimus Prime: all he needs is a tiger-print hat.]]
*'''Shattered Glass''' (BotCon box set, 2008)

:Optimus Prime is part of [[BotCon 2008]]'s exclusive box set of five figures, and is the third [[redeco]] of [[Classics]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].

{{comingsoontoy}}

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The Autobot Run

2008-02-10T02:41:59Z

69.243.61.215: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|7|prev=The Immobilizer|next=Atlantis, Arise!}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|65|prev=A Plague of Insecticons|next=The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}}

[[Image:Transfixatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A collection of [[character model]]s gathers around the Decepticons' new weapon.]]

'''When the Autobots perform a race for charity, the Decepticons take the opportunity to trap them in their vehicle modes.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Stop the Transform!"

==Detailed synopsis==
While watching a car race, [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] and [[Chip Chase|Chip]] comment on how cool it would be to see the Autobots perform in a race as well.

Meanwhile, in an old west ghost town, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s have completed the [[Transfixatron]], a new device that will lock a [[Transformer]] in the mode they currently occupy (usually vehicle mode). [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] arrives, informing the Decepticons about the Autobot race. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] complains that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is wasting time with the device instead of leading an attack. In response, Megatron tests the device on his whiny subordinate, and it's a success. Starscream is stuck in jet mode and begs to be released, saying he'll do whatever Megatron wants and he's too valuable to the Decepticon cause. Megatron gets bored of Starscream's pleas and frees him. Satisfied with the test, Megatron orders the Constructicons to start working on a second device whose purpose will be revealed later.

Chip and Spike suggest their race idea to the Autobots, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] agrees, as long as it's for charity. [[Huffer]] complains that it's a waste of time and a bad idea (as usual), but the Autobots decide to do it. Huffer, [[Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] remain to guard the [[Ark (G1)|base]].

The Autobots arrive at the track and wait at the starting line in robot mode before they compete "in the greatest automobile race in history." Some numbskull in the audience wonders aloud where their cars are. The Autobots transform, and the race is on with a whole lot of trash talk. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Sunstreaker and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] rush ahead of the slower vehicles like Trailbreaker and Ironhide.

During the race, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] teleports to a position over the track and uses the Transfixatron on the Autobots, who don't notice. The Autobots near the finish line, but they're kicking up so much dust its impossible to tell who won. "The real winners are us, folks!" says the announcer.

Next up, the Autobots line up to do some stunts and make "Evel Knievel look like a kiddie car driver," according to Spike. But Sunstreaker's attempt to jump the other Autobots falls short and he has to be saved by [[Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers.

Before they can do anything else, the Decepticons arrive. The Autobots attempt to [[Transformation|transform]], only to find that they are all stuck in vehicle mode. Optimus orders the Autobots to ram the Decepticons, but they simply shoot out the Autobots' tires, fire rays to make their engines overheat and disable their radios. Helpless, the Autobots are herded away by the 'Cons.

[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] takes Spike and Chip back to the base, hoping Ratchet and Wheeljack can figure a fix for the Transfixatron ray. As usual, Huffer complains, but a massive bearhug from Brawn gets him to shut up, while Ratchet and Wheeljack get to work.

At the ghost town, Megatron forces Optimus Prime to watch his soldiers die one by one in the Constructicons' second device, a horrific crushing machine, starting with [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. The [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] dispatches [[Roller]] to distract Megatron, allowing Prime to ram the crusher, which frees Ironhide. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] manages to send a signal to [[Teletraan I]], just as Ratchet and Wheeljack finish working on a device which will allow the Autobots to transform...a grenade. (Real good thinking there, guys.)

Spike and the other Autobots arrive to save their comrades, but [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] dispatches [[Ravage]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] to deal with them. After a game of keep-away with the grenade, Chip manages to get it close enough to release its energy, allowing the Autobots to transform to robot mode. The Constructicons form [[Devastator]], but [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and Wheeljack fire the Transfixatron at giant Decepticon, causing the [[Combiner]] to separate. The Decepticons retreat, and the Autobots destroy the Transfixatron.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 31, 1985

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

==Notable quotes==
"What is that?"<br>
"I call it a TARGET!"
:—'''Thundercracker''' and '''Starscream''' spotting '''Roller'''

"Well, guys, what's next? I'm for anything except demolition derbyin'."
:—'''Jazz'''

"I can't change back to my normal, handsome self!"
:—Modest and humble '''Sunstreaker'''

"Later guys. It's been really great knowin' ya."
:—Headed for the crushing device, '''Ironhide''' accepts his fate.

"I'm transforming! I see my true beauty emerging!"
:—'''Sunstreaker'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] appears twice in this episode: first when Megatron is gloating about the Transfixatron, then when the Decepticons arrive at the race. Of course, it was never actually stated that Shockwave was on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during this episode, so it's entirely possible that he was on [[Earth ]].

===Continuity errors===
* References

===Transformers references===
* This is Roller's third and final appearance.
* The [[Transfixatron]]'s effects are similar to such [[Beast Era|Beast era]] inventions as [[Tarantulas]]'s [[transformation lock lens]] {{storylink|The Probe}} and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[transformation lock virus]].

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Megatron can shoot laser beams from his eyes, especially when he wants to scare away earth germs.

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

==External links==
*

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Bosch

2008-02-09T14:41:11Z

69.243.61.215: /* Animated continuity */

:''Bosch is an alien from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].

[[Image:Bosch.gif|right|300px|thumb|Move over Kenny Rogers.]]

'''Bosch''' is an alien gambler who travels through the galaxy searching for ways to make a quick [[energon]] chip in order to feed his gambling habit. He will even go as far as to enslave unsuspecting travelers whom he picks up from space, as he did with a band of [[Autobot]]s he stumbled across.

In spite of this, he is not actually ''evil'', just your average alien in need of Gamblers Anonymous. He is able to be reasoned with and ultimately means no harm to anyone. He finds a kindred spirit in [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], who also appreciates a good gamble.

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor'': [[John Stephenson]] (U.S), ?? (Japan)

On their way [[Earth|home]] from an alien planet in a "[[Aron|toy rocket ship]]", [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Smokescreen, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were picked up by Bosch's starship. The alien introduced himself, then proceeded to trap the Autobots in separate cylindrical chambers, immobilize them and zap them with a ray that robbed them of their free will. Smokescreen's chamber malfunctioned, and he was able to escape.

Knowing that he couldn't free his friends and reinstate their free will without Bosch's cooperation, Smokescreen tried to reason with him. Upon discovering that Bosch was a gambler, Smokescreen bet that he could beat a slot machine that Bosch had created. Bosch naturally accepted. Smokescreen used a cord from his wrist to secretly zap the machine, rigging it so that he won.

Bosch, seeing a chance to make some quick energon chips, made a deal with Smokescreen to free the other Autobots if they made a killing on a gambling planet. Smokescreen acquiesced, but being broke, they were forced to use the other Autobots as collateral in exchange for fifty energon chips at 500% interest from [[Lord Gyconi]], an arena owner...the catch being that they had to return in an ''hour'' to reclaim the Autobots or they would belong to Gyconi.

Smokescreen won it big for a time, but became reckless and lost it all on one bet when an outsider interfered with Smokescreen's wrist cord. Bosch and Smokescreen went back to Lord Gyconi to discover that he had already arranged for the enslaved Autobots to take part in a match to the death with his "[[Animalien]]s."

With the help of [[Devcon]], Bosch, and [[Slizardo]], Smokescreen was able to free his friends before they were taken back to Earth by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] under [[Decepticon]] control. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

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[[Image:Seekers_ad.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Ahh, 1984's book of dreams.]]

'''''The Transformers''''' (retroactively called '''Generation One''' or '''G1''') started as a joint venture between two companies: [[Hasbro]] of America and [[Takara]] of [[Japan]]. After an idea to rebrand and sell Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Microchange]]'' robot toys as a whole new line with a new concept behind it, Hasbro unknowingly would wind up making what would be one of its longest running toy [[franchise]]s.

In contrast to today's franchises, which tend by design to run 12 to 18 months, ''Generation 1'' was essentially an unbroken line from 1984 to 1991; its logo and packaging format only underwent one major change in that time. Toys tended to linger longer in the line; a few (Starscream, Bumblebee) were even sold for three years in a row. The changing circumstances of retail have made this a thing of the past; toy lines now require yearly rebranding.

The line began with toys already designed by Takara and other companies, and over time expanded into numerous original designs and concepts through its seven-year run. The line changed direction and focus so many times that a year-by-year breakdown is the only way to get the full picture.

==1984==
===Overview===
[[Image:G1Prowl toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], one of the 1984 line's more iconic toys. In today's secondary market, he's usually found with his roof broken off. Prowl was redecorated to make [[Bluestreak (G1)|two other]] characters [[Smokescreen (G1)|as well]], which was... ]]

[[Image:Redeco.jpg|right|thumb|150px|...pretty common in 1984.]]

The first two years of ''Transformers'' product in America mostly consisted of toys from the two Takara lines. A wide range of sizes and price points, from $3 Mini-Vehicles up to larger toys costing $20 or more, ensured that every kid could pick up at least a few Transformers, and still have a few left for the Christmas wishlist -- a marketing strategy that continues up to the present day.

The early G1 toys were largely marked by attention to vehicle mode detail, rubber tires, the frequent use of [[die-cast]] metal (particularly on larger toys), and a variety of loose parts which had to be kept track of and attached separately. The early toys were also marked by a lack of posability -- not a single one of the Autobot cars had knee joints, and most had feet that were fused together. The Decepticon jets couldn't do anything but raise their arms forward.

The combination of heavy die-cast and the brittle plastics of the time also made many of the toys fragile; toys such as Prowl and Mirage are infamous for winding up broken.

Due to products coming from different pre-existing product lines, the 1984 toys were highly inconsistent in terms of relative [[scale]]. Later years would not do much to mitigate this issue.

===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Cars'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
::''Although the official catalogs and the box artwork depict Bumblebee in yellow and Cliffjumper in red, both toys were actually available in both colors. Additionally, a third toy of a similar design was also available in yellow, and sold on Cliffjumper cards. That toy was not officially marketed by Hasbro as a separate character, but was later dubbed "Bumblejumper" by fans, which was shortened to just "[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]" by the time he was officially integrated into the fiction as a character in his own right.''
* [[Brawn]]
* [[Gears]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
* [[Huffer]]
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Bluestreak]]
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
* [[Jazz]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Sunstreaker]]
* [[Trailbreaker]]
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
'''Autobot Commander'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]

===Decepticons===
'''Decepticon Cassettes'''
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] & [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (available as a two-pack)
* [[Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (available as a two-pack)
::''Another Decepticon Cassette, Buzzsaw, was available with Soundwave.''
'''Decepticon Planes'''
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
'''Decepticon Communications'''
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]])
'''Decepticon Leader'''
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

==1985==
===Overview===
[[Image:1985catalogue-diorama.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The 80s! When toy companies actively encouraged you to play with fire!]]

The initial toyline was wildly successful, making "Transformers" a household word for the rest of the 1980s and leading to an ever-expanding product line. 1985's offerings more than doubled those of 1984. Additional cars, jets, and mini-vehicles were released; many of the standard cars and jets were retooled versions of 1984 toys (or of each other, in the case of Grapple and Inferno.)

The line also veered into mechanical dinosaurs and insects, and futuristic vehicles. Some of these toys were designed and manufactured by companies in competition with Takara, among them Jetfire, the Deluxe Insecticons and the Deluxe Autobots. These toys are among the few G1 toys with good articulation. However, their conflicting origins doomed most of them never to appear in the cartoon, as Takara did not wish to sponsor a show advertising its competitor's products. See ''[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'' for more.

===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Vehicles'''
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
* [[Cosmos]]
* [[Powerglide]]
* [[Seaspray]]
* [[Warpath]]
::''The "Mini-Cars" were renamed into "Mini-Vehicles" beginning with 1985. The 1984 Mini-Cars/Mini-Vehicles were re-released. 1985 Mini-Vehicles were briefly available with extra Mini-Spies, later replaced the Autobot symbols with rubsigns like the ones first featured on the Mini-Spies, and later shipments of the rubsign versions were available with iron-on patches. The versions of Bumblebee and Cliffjumper that came with the Mini-Spies were available in both yellow and red; the rubsign versions still featured color variants. The Bumper mold was no longer available.''
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Tracks]]
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Skids]]
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
* [[Grapple]]
::''The 1984 Autobot Cars were re-released. All 1985 Autobot Cars sported rubsigns. The European version of Tracks released by Milton Bradley was originally available in red.''
'''Dinobots'''
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]]
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
'''Jumpstarters'''
*[[Topspin]]
*[[Twin Twist]]
'''Autobot Deluxe Vehicles'''
*[[Roadbuster]]
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]
'''Autobot Air Guardian'''
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
'''Autobot Communicator'''
*[[Blaster]]
'''Autobot Scientist'''
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
'''Autobot Motorized Defense Base'''
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
'''[[Powerdasher|Powerdashers]]'''
* "Drill Type"
* "F-1 Type"
* "Jet Type"
::''The Powerdashers were only available via mail order. Figure names are in quotes because these figures were not officaly named. Names are taken from the Diaclone versions.''
'''Omnibots'''
*[[Camshaft]]
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]]
*[[Overdrive]]
::''The Omnibots were only available via mail order.''
'''Promotional toys'''
* "Pepsi" Optimus Prime
::''A limited edition variant of Optimus Prime was available with additional "Pepsi" stickers on the trailer. The Canadian version sported yet another variant with a large sticker covering the entire side of the trailer.''
* "Cookie Crisp" Jazz
::''A variant of the Jazz toy was available as a Cookie Crisp promotional premium via mail order. Unlike the regular version, the "Martini" decals are missing from the doors.''
====Notes====
* The Optimus Prime toy was still available in 1985, now also sporting a rubsign.

===Decepticons===
'''Insecticons'''
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
* [[Bombshell]]
'''Deluxe Insecticons'''
* [[Barrage (Decepticon)|Barrage]]
* [[Chop Shop]]
* [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
* [[Venom]]
:Note: the Deluxe Insecticons were not featured in the animated series.
'''Constructicons'''
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]
* [[Scrapper]]
* [[Hook]]
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
* [[Mixmaster]]
* [[Devastator]] (giftset)
'''Triple Changers'''
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing]]
'''Decepticon Planes'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
::''Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp were re-released. All 1985 Decepticon Planes sported rubsigns.''
'''Decepticon Military Operations Commander'''
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
====Notes====
* Megatron, Soundwave and the Decepticon Cassette two-packs (now named "Mini-Cassettes") of Frenzy/Laserbeak and Rumble/Ravage were still available in 1985, now also sporting rubsigns.
*The deluxe Insectcons made no appearences in the animated series.

==1986==
===Overview===
[[Image:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Pokeformers|Collect all]] five! The little ones are cheap, and you can bug your mom to buy you the big one!]]

1986 broke more ground with multiple [[combiner]] teams, two large "city" robots, and a full-length feature film to push a new crop of toys. By this point, Hasbro had gone through almost all of the "suitable" ''Diaclone'' and ''Microman'' toys, and were using up the last of the pre-existing (yet previously unmade) Takara design concepts, mostly in the form of the [[Scramble City]] combiner teams and the two citybots; thus the toys for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' became the first original designs developed by Hasbro (and also the first of a ''very'' few times that characters' in-fiction designs predated their toy designs). That year also marked the end of rubber tires and die-cast metal in the toys, as shipping and manufacturing costs dictated an all-plastic approach; many toys from that year were available both with and without rubber and die-cast. Though many fans regard this as a drop in quality, it had the effect of creating much sturdier toys.

Starting with 1986, the first Transformers toys - the Mini-Cassettes, the Triple Changers, the newly introduced Special Teams Mini-Vehicles and the [[Special Teams]] Large Vehicles - were available in mixed assortments that contained both Autobot and Decepticon characters. The 1986 toys are still listed as Autobots and Decepticons for simplicity's sake.

===Autobots===
'''Autobot Mini-Vehicles'''
* [[Wheelie]]
* [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]
* [[Outback]]
* [[Pipes]]
* [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]
* [[Tailgate]]
::''Bumblebee, Beachcomber, Seaspray, Cosmos, Powerglide and Warpath were re-released. All twelve 1986 Mini-Vehicles were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch.''
'''Autobot Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Rewind]] & [[Steeljaw]] (available as a two-pack)
* [[Ramhorn]] & [[Eject]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Aerialbots'''
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]]
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]
* [[Slingshot]]
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]
* [[Superion]] (giftset)
'''Protectobots'''
* [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
* [[Blades]]
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
* [[Defensor]] (giftset)
::''The smaller Aerialbots and Protectobots were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch. Silverbolt and Hot Spot have never been found with a poster.''
'''Triple Changers'''
* [[Springer]]
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]
::''All 1986 Triple Changers were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Autobot Cars'''
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
* [[Hot Rod]]
* [[Kup]]
::''All three 1986 Autobot Cars were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Heroes'''
* [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]]
* [[Wreck-Gar]]
'''Autobot City Commander'''
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
::''A variant version of Ultra Magnus was available exclusively from KB Toys stores, replacing the diecast parts and rubber tires with plastic parts and sporting unpainted heads.''
'''Motorized Autobot Space Shuttle'''
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]
'''Autobot City'''
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
====Notes====
* A limited edition version of Optimus Prime was available with a "Movie Edition" certificate.
* Sunstreaker, Mirage, Ratchet and Wheeljack, none of which were shipping to regular stores anymore by this point, were made available again via mail order.

===Decepticons===
'''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Ratbat]] & Frenzy (available as a two-pack)
::''Frenzy was a re-release of the 1986 Decepticon Cassette, now available as a two-pack with the new mold Ratbat rather than with Laserbeak. The two-pack of Ravage and Rumble was also re-released.''
'''Stunticons'''
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
* [[Breakdown]]
* [[Wildrider]]
* [[Drag Strip]]
* [[Motormaster]]
* [[Menasor]] (giftset)
'''Combaticons'''
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]
* [[Vortex]]
* [[Blast Off]]
* [[Onslaught]]
::''While packaged samples might exist, Bruticus was presumably never officially released in giftset form in the USA.''
::''The smaller Stunticons and Combaticons were alternatively available with or without an iron-on patch. Motormaster and Onslaught have never been found with a poster.''
'''Predacons'''
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
* [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
* [[Headstrong]]
* [[Tantrum]]
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
::''Predaking was never available in giftset form outside of Japan.''
'''Sharkticons'''
* [[Gnaw]]
::''All five Predacons as well as Gnaw were alternatively available with or without a poster.''
'''Triple Changers'''
* [[Octane]]
::''Blitzwing and Astrotrain were re-released. All 1986 Triple Changers were alternatively available with or without a poster, and Astrotrain and Blitzwing are very difficult to find.''
'''Decepticon Planes'''
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]
::''Starscream, Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust were re-released. Only Scourge and Cyclonus have been found with or without a poster. The other four jets in the asortment have never been found with a poster.''
'''Battlechargers'''
* [[Runabout]]
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]
'''Decepticon City Commander'''
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
'''Motorized Decepticon City'''
* [[Trypticon]]
'''Others'''
* [[Reflector]]
::''Reflector was only available via mail order.''
====Notes====
* A limited edition version of Megatron was available with a "Movie Edition" certificate.
* Thundercracker, who was no longer shipping to regular stores by this point, was made available again via mail order.

==1987==
===Overview===
[[Image:Technobots-specialteams.jpg|thumb|right|250px|28 dollars?! But in 1987, that was like... um... factor inflation... multiply by 2.1314159... carry the 1... um... a LOT!]]

1987 was dominated by two sublines, the [[Headmaster]]s and [[Targetmaster]]s. It also marked the peak of the line's ambition, as it introduced the two-foot-tall [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] toy -- still the largest Transformer ever produced and, at nearly $100 in 1987 dollars, still one of the most expensive.

At the other end of the price scale, the $3 Mini-Vehicles of previous years were replaced by the [[Throttlebots]]. Apart from them, the line was dominated for the first time by fictional vehicle modes (variously explained as "Cybertronian" or "futuristic") and mechanical monsters and beasts.

===Autobots===
'''Technobots'''
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]
* [[Nosecone]]
* [[Strafe]]
* [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]]
* [[Scattershot]]
* [[Computron]] (giftset)
::''The Aerialbots and Protectobots were also re-released. All individual Aerialbots, Protectobots and Technobots were alternatively available with or without a rubber [[decoy]].
'''Throttlebots'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]
* [[Chase]]
* [[Freeway]]
* [[Searchlight]]
* [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]]
* [[Wideload (G1)|Wideload]]
::''The Throttlebots were alternatively available with or without a rubber decoy.
'''Autobot Clones'''
* [[Fastlane]] & [[Cloudraker]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Autobot Doubly Spy'''
* [[Punch|Punch-Counterpunch]]
'''Monsterbots'''
* [[Grotusque]]
* [[Doublecross]]
* [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]]
'''Large [[Targetmaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Pointblank]] with [[Peacemaker]]
* [[Sureshot]] with [[Spoilsport]]
* [[Crosshairs]] with [[Pinpointer]]
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] with [[Haywire]]
* [[Kup]] with [[Recoil]]
* [[Hot Rod]] with [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]]
'''Large [[Headmaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Chromedome]] with [[Stylor]]
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] with [[Duros]]
* [[Brainstorm]] with [[Arcana]]
* [[Highbrow]] with [[Gort]]
'''Headmaster Autobot Base'''
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] with [[Cerebros]] and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]
====Notes====
Metroplex, Rodimus Prime, Wreck-Gar, Ultra Magnus and Sky Lynx were also still available. The Autobot Mini-Cassette two-packs of Rewind/Steeljaw and Ramhorn/Eject were re-released.

===Decepticons===
'''Terrorcons'''
* [[Rippersnapper]]
* [[Sinnertwin]]
* [[Cutthroat]]
* [[Blot]]
* [[Hun-Grrr|Hun-Gurrr]]
::''Abominus was never officially released in giftset form in the USA.''
::''The Stunticons and Combaticons were also re-released. All individual Stunticons, Combaticons and Terrorcons were alternatively available with or without a rubber decoy.
'''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes'''
* [[Slugfest]] & [[Overkill]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The two-pack of Ratbat and Frenzy was also re-released.''
'''Duocons'''
* [[Battletrap]]
* [[Flywheels]]
'''Decepticon Clones'''
* [[Pounce]] & [[Wingspan]] (available as a two-pack)
'''Decepticon Six Changer'''
* [[Sixshot]]
'''Large Targetmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Triggerhappy]] with [[Blowpipe]]
* [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] with [[Caliburst]]
* [[Misfire]] with [[Aimless]]
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] with [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]]
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] with [[Fracas]]
'''Large Headmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Skullcruncher]] with [[Grax]]
* [[Mindwipe]] with [[Vorath]]
* [[Weirdwolf]] with [[Monzo]]
'''Headmaster Horrorcons'''
* [[Apeface]] with [[Spasma]]
* [[Snapdragon]] with [[Krunk]]
'''Headmaster Decepticon Base'''
* [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] with [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]
====Notes====
Galvatron, Trypticon, the Predacons and the Sharkticon figure Gnaw were also still available.

==1988==
===Overview===
[[Image:G1Bomb-Burst toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Bomb-Burst]], a typical full-sized Pretender.]]

[[Image:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Finally! They're selling Optimus Prime again!]]

1988 introduced a new logo design and tagline (More... MUCH more than meets the eye), but otherwise continued the directions of 1987, with a new line of Headmasters and the new [[Powermaster]] gimmicks, and a mixture of realistic and fanciful vehicle forms.

1988 also introduced the [[Pretenders]], bringing for the first time non-transforming figures into the line. The Pretenders tended to have ''very'' simplified transformations and often unconvincing vehicle modes, though their designs make them among the most well-articulated of all G1 toys. The outer shells by contrast rarely featured any articulation beyond a swivel joint at the shoulders.

Other sublines of note included the [[Triggercon]]s, [[Triggerbot]]s, [[Sparkabot]]s and [[Firecon]]s, which took the Throttlebots' place as the line's low-end offerings.

G1 tended to be extremely non-self referential; until 1988, only one character, Bumblebee, had ever received more than one toy. That year, however, Hasbro seemingly began to realize the strength of the characters they had developed, as the line featured the return of Optimus Prime in Powermaster form following his death in ''Transformers: The Movie'' two years prior. The following two years would see more older characters return in Pretender and Action Master form.

===Autobots===
'''Sparkabots'''
* [[Fizzle]]
* [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]]
* [[Guzzle (Autobot)|Guzzle]]
'''Triggerbots'''
* [[Backstreet]]
* [[Override (G1)|Override]]
* [[Dogfight]]
'''Autobot Cassettes'''
* [[Grand Slam]] & [[Raindance]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The Rewind/Steeljaw and Ramhorn/Eject two-packs were also re-released once again.''
'''Small Targetmaster Autobots'''
* [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]] with [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer]]
* [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] with [[Boomer]] and [[Ricochet (Nebulan)|Ricochet]]
* [[Scoop]] with [[Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Nebulan)|Tracer]]
::''The Large Targetmaster Autobots Pointblank, Sureshot and Crosshairs were also still available.''
'''Small Headmaster Autobots'''
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] with [[Muzzle]]
* [[Siren]] with [[Quig]]
* [[Hosehead]] with [[Lug]]
::''The Large Headmaster Autobots Chromedome, Hardhead, Brainstorm and Highbrow and the Headmaster Autobot Base Fortress Maximus were also still available.''
'''[[Powermaster]] Autobots'''
* [[Getaway]] with [[Rev]]
* [[Slapdash]] with [[Lube]]
* [[Joyride]] with [[Hotwire]]
'''Powermaster Autobot Leader'''
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Hi-Q]]
'''Autobot Six Changer'''
* [[Quickswitch]]
'''Large Autobot Pretenders'''
* [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]
* [[Cloudburst]]
* [[Waverider]]
* [[Groundbreaker]]
* [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]]
* [[Splashdown]]
'''Autobot Pretender Beasts'''
* [[Chainclaw]]
* [[Catilla]]
'''Autobot Pretender Vehicles'''
* [[Gunrunner (Pretender)|Gunrunner]]
====Notes====
The Autobot Doubly Spy Punch-Counterpunch, the Autobot Clones two-pack of Fastlane/Cloudraker and the Monsterbots Grotusque, Doublecross and Repugnus were also still available. The Technobots were re-released.

===Decepticons===
'''Firecons'''
* [[Cindersaur]]
* [[Flamefeather]]
* [[Sparkstalker]]
'''Seacons'''
* [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]
* [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]]
* [[Nautilator (G1)|Nautilator]]
* [[Skalor]]
* [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]]
* [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]]
* Piranacon (giftset)
::''The Piranacon giftset only included five of the six individual Seacons; Nautilator was left out for reasons unknown.''
::''The Terrorcons were also re-released.''
'''Triggercons'''
* [[Crankcase]]
* [[Ruckus]]
* [[Windsweeper]]
'''Decepticon Cassettes'''
* [[Squawktalk]] & [[Beastbox]] (available as a two-pack)
::''The Slugfest/Overkill two-pack was also re-released.''
'''Small Targetmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Spinister]] with [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]]
* [[Needlenose]] with [[Sunbeam]] and [[Zigzag (G1)|Zigzag]]
* [[Quake]] with [[Tiptop]] and [[Heater]]
::''The Large Targetmaster Decepticons Triggerhappy, Slugslinger and Misfire were also still available.''
'''Small Headmaster Decepticons'''
* [[Horri-Bull]] with [[Kreb]]
* [[Fangry]] with [[Brisko]]
* [[Squeezeplay]] with [[Lokos]]
::''The Large Headmaster Decepticons Skullcruncher, Mindwipe and Weirdwolf, the Headmaster Horrorcons Apeface and Snapdragon and the Headmaster Decepticon Base Scorponok were also still available.''
'''Powermaster Decepticons'''
* [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] with [[Hi-Test]]
* [[Darkwing]] with [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]]
'''Powermaster Mercenary'''
* [[Doubledealer]] with [[Knok]] and [[Skar]]
'''Large Decepticon Pretenders'''
* [[Skullgrin]]
* [[Bomb-Burst]]
* [[Submarauder]]
* [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]]
* [[Bugly]]
* [[Finback]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Beasts'''
* [[Carnivac]]
* [[Snarler]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Vehicles'''
* [[Roadgrabber]]
====Notes====
The Deception Clones two-pack of Pounce/Wingspan and the Decepticon Six Changer Sixshot were also still available.

==1989==
===Overview===
[[Image:G1Thunderwing toy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], a Mega Pretender. This toy commands shocking secondary market prices as a result of the character's prominent appearances in the later ''[[Generation 1 (Marvel comic)|Generation 1]]'' comics.]]

[[Image:Micromaster-sportscarpatrol-toys.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Here a novelty; soon an infestation.]]

By 1989, Hasbro's Transformers releases had been effectively split into two almost distinct sub-lines - Pretenders and Micromasters - that were available concurrently, a separation that was stronger from a marketing standpoint than the Autobot/Decepticon distinction from previous years.

The Pretender subline expanded to include [[Pretender Monster|a combiner team]] and increasingly complex gimmicks, including robots with multiple shells, and outer shells which could transform themselves and even combine with their inner robots.

The 1-inch-tall [[Micromaster]]s attempted to capitalize on the popularity of the Micro Machine toyline. They were originally sold in carded 4-member "patrols", and later with various bases and vehicles. Micromasters tended to have realistically styled vehicle forms. Though the first five patrols featured relatively diverse transformation schemes, as the subline proliferated, their designs would become extremely standardized.

===Pretenders===
====Autobots====
'''Small Autobot Pretenders'''
* [[Pincher]]
* [[Doubleheader]]
* [[Longtooth]]
'''Autobot Pretender Classics'''
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
* [[Jazz]]
'''Autobot Legends'''
* Bumblebee
* Grimlock
* Jazz
::''The Legends figures were identical to the Pretender Classics' inner robots, but lacking the Pretender shell. They were exclusively available from KMart stores.
'''Autobot Mega Pretenders'''
* [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]
* [[Vroom]]
'''Autobot Ultra Pretenders'''
* [[Skyhammer]]
=====Notes=====
* Powermaster Optimus Prime, the Autobot Cassette two-packs of Rewind/Steeljaw, Ramhorn/Eject and Grand Slam/Raindance and the Large Autobot Pretenders were also still available.

====Decepticons====
'''Pretender Monsters'''
* [[Icepick]]
* [[Bristleback]]
* [[Wildfly]]
* [[Scowl]]
* [[Slog]]
* [[Birdbrain]]
'''Small Decepticon Pretenders'''
* [[Octopunch]]
* [[Stranglehold]]
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]
'''Decepticon Pretender Classics'''
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
'''Decepticon Legends'''
* Starscream
::''The Legends figures were identical to the Pretender Classics' inner robots, but lacking the Pretender shell. They were exclusively available from KMart stores.
'''Decepticon Mega Pretenders'''
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]
'''Decepticon Ultra Pretenders'''
* [[Roadblock (G1)|Roadblock]]
=====Notes=====
* The Decepticon Cassette two-packs of Slugfest/Overkill and Squawktalk/Beastbox and the Large Decepticon Pretenders were also still available.

===Micromasters===
====Autobots====
'''Micromaster Autobot Patrols'''
* [[Off Road Patrol]] ([[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]], [[Mudslinger]], [[Powertrain]] & [[Tote]])
* [[Race Car Patrol]] ([[Tailspin]], [[Free Wheeler]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] & [[Swindler]])
* [[Rescue Patrol]] ([[Seawatch]], [[Stakeout]], [[Fixit]] & [[Red Hot]])
* [[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]] & [[Flak]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Transports'''
* [[Erector]]
* [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Stations'''
* [[Hot House]]
* [[Ironworks]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Bases'''
* [[Groundshaker]]
'''Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base'''
* [[Countdown]]
====Decepticons====
'''Micromaster Decepticon Patrols'''
* [[Air Strike Patrol]] ([[Nightflight]], [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (Decepticon)|Whisper]] & [[Tailwind]])
* [[Sports Car Patrol]] ([[Detour]], [[Blackjack]], [[Hyperdrive]] & [[Road Hugger]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Transports'''
* [[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]
* [[Roughstuff]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Stations'''
* [[Greasepit]]
* [[Airwave]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Bases'''
* [[Skyhopper]]
'''Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center'''
* [[Skystalker]]

==1990==
===Overview===
[[Image:Actionmaster Jazz.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Action Master [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], reintroducing a character from the line's early years.]]

Like 1989 before, 1990 also effectively saw two almost distinct Transformers sub-lines being available concurrently: the vastly-expanded Micromasters, and the non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures. The Micromasters came both in the $5 carded patrols and with transforming bases, some of which were quite large. The Actionmasters likewise came as carded figures with small transforming partners, and also with larger boxed vehicles.

The [[Generation 1 Europe (toyline)|European version of the "G1" line]], which continued after Hasbro had abruptly cancelled the line in the USA, would furthermore add the "Classics" sub-line to the mix.

Waning popularity led to the line's cancellation at this point; ''Transformers'' disappeared from shelves for two years, not returning until the debut of ''[[Generation 2]]''.

===Micromasters===
====Autobots====
'''Micromaster Autobot Patrols'''
* [[Construction Patrol]] ([[Neutro]], [[Groundpounder]], [[Crumble]] & [[Takedown]])
* [[Air Patrol]] ([[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Blaze Master]] & [[Tread Bolt]])
* [[Monster Truck Patrol]] ([[Hydraulic]], [[Slow Poke]], [[Big Hauler]] & [[Heavy Tread]])
* [[Hot Rod Patrol]] ([[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]] & [[Hubs]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Combiner Squads'''
* [[Metro Squad]] ([[Wheel Blaze]], [[Roadburner]], [[Oiler]], [[Slide]], [[Power Run]] & [[Strikedown]])
* [[Astro Squad]] ([[Phaser]], [[Blast Master]], [[Moonrock]], [[Missile Master]], [[Barrage (Autobot)|Barrage]] & [[Heave]])
'''Micromaster Autobot Combiner Transports'''
* [[Missile Launcher]] (with [[Retro]] & [[Surge]])
* [[Tanker Truck]] (with [[Pipeline]] & [[Gusher]])
'''Micromaster Combiner Autobot Battlefield Headquarters'''
* [[Battlefield Headquarters]] with [[Full-Barrel]] & [[Overflow]]
=====Notes=====
* The Micromaster Transports Overload and Erector, the Micromaster Stations Hot House and Ironworks and the Micromaster Autobot Rocket Base Countdown were also still available.
====Decepticons====
'''Micromaster Decepticon Patrols'''
* [[Race Track Patrol]] ([[Roller Force]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Ground Hog]] & [[Motorhead]])
* [[Military Patrol]] ([[Bombshock]], [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Tracer]], [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]] & [[Growl]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Squads'''
* [[Battle Squad]] ([[Meltdown (Decepticon)|Meltdown]], [[Half-Track]], [[Direct-Hit]], [[Power Punch]], [[Fireshot]] & [[Vanquish]])
* [[Constructor Squad]] ([[Stonecruncher]], [[Excavator]], [[Sledge]], [[Hammer]], [[Grit]] & [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]])
'''Micromaster Decepticon Combiner Transports'''
* [[Cannon Transport]] (with [[Terror-Tread]] & [[Cement-Head]])
'''Micromaster Combiner Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base'''
* [[Anti-Aircraft Base]] with [[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]]
=====Notes=====
* The Micromaster Transports Flattop & Roughstuff, the Micromaster Stations Greasepit and Airwave and the Micromaster Decepticon Jet Command Center Skystalker were also still available.

===Action Masters===
====Autobots====
'''Autobot [[Action Master]] Figures'''
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] with [[Anti-Tank Cannon]]
* [[Jazz]] with [[Turbo Board]]
* [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] with [[Lionizer]]
* [[Rollout (G1)| Rollout]] with [[Glitch]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] with [[Heli-Pack]]
* [[Blaster]] with [[Flight-Pack]]
* [[Jackpot]] with [[Sights]]
* [[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] with [[Push-Button]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] with [[Hydro-Pack]]
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] with [[Tyrannitron]]
* [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] with [[Top-Heavy]]
* [[Kick-Off]] with [[Turbo-Pack]]
'''Autobot Action Master Action Blasters'''
* [[Turbo Cycle]] with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* [[Helicopter]] with [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]]
'''Action Master Autobot Vehicles'''
* [[Turbo Racer]] with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
* [[Attack Cruiser]] with [[Sprocket]]
'''Action Master Autobot Armored Convoy'''
* [[Armored Convoy]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]

====Decepticons====
'''Decepticon Action Master Figures'''
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] with [[Wingthing]]
* [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] with [[Catgut]]
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] with [[Scorpulator]]
* [[Krok]] with [[Gatoraider]]
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] with [[Fistfight]]
* [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] with [[Razor-Sharp]]
'''Decepticon Action Master Action Blasters'''
* [[Off-Road Cycle]] with [[Axer]]
* [[Turbo Jet]] with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
'''Action Master Decepticon Attack Vehicles'''
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Neutro-Fusion Tank]]
*[[Gutcruncher]]'s [[Stratotronic Cruiser]]

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Cobra

2007-12-16T21:26:15Z

69.243.61.215: /* Titanium Series */

[[Image:cobralogo.gif|thumb|right|COBRAAAAAA!]]

'''Cobra''' is a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world!

Led by [[Cobra Commander]], they've had their ups and downs in their struggle against the [[G.I. Joe]] team.

They sometimes team up with or [[Doctor Biggles-Jones|rebuild]] Transformers.

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===

====Season 3====
By the year 2006, Cobra's one-time [[Cobra Commander|leader]] was a homeless vagrant, selling the use of his organization's [[synthoid]] technology to [[Victor Drath|small-time mobsters]].

While nothing is stated outright, it appears that the threat of mighty Cobra is now but a memory.

====Binaltech (Japan-only)====
Earlier, in 2004, [[General Blitz|Garrison Kreiger]], a former financial backer of Cobra and enemy of G.I. Joe's Sgt. Savage, served as a member of the nefarious [[Concurrence]].

Among the other members of the Concurrence was [[Count von Rani]], who himself clashed with Sgt. Savage as '''Iron Klaw''', but who otherwise has no known connection to Cobra.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''G.I. Joe And The Transformers''====
Cobra manipulated [[Senator Barbara Larkin]], using her to push through the development of [[Power Station Alpha]] so that they could then steal it for their own purposes. Things went awry when the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] decided they wanted it for their own, but an alliance was soon formed... and broken, when Cobra learned the Decepticons planned to use Alpha to destroy the world.

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Baroness]], [[Buzzer]], [[Cobra Commander]], [[Destro]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Serpentor]],
[[Torch (Dreadnok)|Torch]], [[Ripper]], [[Zarana]], and [[Zartan]].

====''G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes and the Transformers''====
In the midst of a scheme by [[Cobra Commander]] to bring new glory to his organization, the reconfigurable [[Silent Castle]] he had seized from [[Destro]] was put into a state of constant metamorphosis. This caught the attention of a heavily-damaged [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who flew to [[Trans-Carpathia]] from Canada and was enraged to discover a non-sentient piece of architecture instead of another Transformer.

This confrontation eventually led to an agreement between Megatron and Cobra whereby Megatron would receive a new, more powerful body (designed by [[Dr. Biggles-Jones]]) in exchange for the technologies of the downed-but-functional Autobot [[Ark]].

[[Image:Cobra-139.jpg|thumb|left|"I just want some pants. A DECENT PAIR OF PANTS!"]]
Cobra helicopters led Megatron and the unearthed Ark from Canada to the Cobra-controlled town of [[Millville]], New York, where its brainwashed denizens began to unload the spacecraft. Their operation was discovered by the [[G.I. Joe]] team, who Megatron was vocally uninterested in battling.

Not too long afterwards, a group of Autobots ([[Brawn]], [[Chase]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Override (G1)|Override]], [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]], and [[Steeljaw]]) arrived and battled Megatron in Millville, causing considerable damage to Cobra's property holdings and destroying any vestiges of town's use as a secret base.

As the situation continued to degrade, Cobra Commander ordered an evacuation of the town's assets and personnel from a position near the Ark. Megatron then arrived, and having captured [[Dr. Biggles-Jones]], abruptly disregarded his previous agreement with Cobra Commander. He took the Ark for himself and blasted off, much to Cobra Commander's extreme annoyance.

In-transit, Megatron voiced that he had transferred a virus that had been implanted in his new body by Dr. Biggles-Jones to the Cybertronian technology in Cobra's possession, which would render it inoperable.

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Cobra Commander]], [[Dice (Cobra)|Dice]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Road Pig (Dreadnok)|Road Pig]], [[Slice]], and [[Zarana]].

====''Transformers Generation 2''====
Following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s departure in the [[Ark]], a convoy of Cobra vehicles departed [[Millville]], safeguarding a transport containing the (unknowingly infected) Cybertronian technology they had acquired.

[[Image:Cobra-G2.jpg|thumb|right|Wait, that was a Paralyzer a minute ago.]]

The convoy was assaulted by Autobot [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], who feared the havoc that could be created by the alien technology in Cobra's hands. As Cobra soldiers prepared to retaliate against him, they were cut down by [[Snake-Eyes]] and [[Hawk (GIJoe)|General Hawk]], which gave Hot Spot the opportunity to destroy the transport.

Surrounded and heavily damaged, Hot Spot destroyed himself rather than be captured and dissected by Cobra's technicians for knowledge.

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Cobra Commander]].

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Transformers/G.I. Joe''====
In 1938, Major Sebastian Bludd discovered the [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his [[Decepticons]] in a shrine in the [[Fera Islands]]. Soon Megatron allied himself with Bludd's master, Cobra Commander, and they joined forces to conquer [[Europe]]. Even the mighty [[Maginot Line]] could not stop them as they rolled through [[Berlin]], [[Paris]], and [[Rome]] and enslaving their inhabitants. Before long, the Decepticon/Cobra onslaught reached [[Great Britain]].

However, treachery from Destro, the Baroness, and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led the newly-formed G.I. Joe team to their [[Terrordrome]]. While engaging Cobra troops commanded by Storm Shadow, the Joes encountered the [[Autobots]], who soon repaired and revived themselves. The Joes soon found themselves under fire from a squadron of [[Rattler|Rattlers]] and [[Seeker|Seekers]] led by Wild Weasel, but they were driven back by [[Lady Jaye]] and the [[Aerialbots]].

As this transpired, Megatron attempted to dispose of his insufficiently-efficient human partners, but was humbled by a [[Matrix]]-bearing Cobra Commander.

While the Cobra aircraft were driven off, they left behind paratroopers and [[Rumble]]. The Joes managed to defeat the troops, and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Scarlett]] destroyed Rumble, but Zartan managed to murder and replace [[Breaker]] in the confusion. He was quickly discovered, but not before he allowed [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to capture [[Flint]].

Storm Shadow left the main Cobra force to engage in a deadly duel with his sword-brother [[Snake-Eyes]], now a member of G.I. Joe. Despite the intervention of [[Ravage]], Snake-Eyes defeated Storm Shadow, who was then eaten by a shark.

Soon, Cobra prepared to defend the town of [[Torhavn]] against the approoaching Autobots and Joes, using slaves as human shields. Another Cobra air attack was foiled by Lady Jaye and [[Superion]], leading to the death of Wild Weasel, and Lady Jaye defeated Bludd and the [[Dreadnoks]]. Meanwhile, a small Joe strikeforce infiltrated the Terrordrome, destroying [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in the process.

As the Joes, Autobots, and an Allied fleet neared, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] destroyed Superion and a number of ships, damaging himself severely in the process. But despite heavy losses, the Autobots soldiered on.

Destro and the Baroness took advantage of the chaos to unleash their monstrous creation [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] upon both sides - but not before slaying their co-conspirator, Starscream. Bruticus' attack crippled Cobra Commander, allowing the Baroness to execute him with Megatron's pistol form. Her victory was short-lived - before the Commander's body could cool, she and Destro were arrested by Scarlett and Snake-Eyes. As the metal monster tore through the Autobots, Snake-Eyes took the Matrix from the Commander's corpse and destroyed it, killing the Autobots, Decepticons, and Bruticus and ending the threat of Cobra.

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Baroness]], [[Buzzer]], [[Cobra Commander]], [[Destro]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Major Bludd]], [[Ripper]], [[Storm Shadow]], [[Torch (Dreadnok)|Torch]], [[Wild Weasel]], and [[Zartan]].

====''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''====
Some 45 years after the conquest of Europe, Cobra rose again. Under the command of Cobra Commander, Cobra established extensive operations in the United States. In 1985, G.I. Joe attacked a Cobra shipping facility commanded by Destro. While the facility was largely destroyed, Destro and Scrap-Iron managed to escape via [[Trouble Bubble]]. Soon afterwards, Cobra detected the crash of an [[Autobot]] shuttlecraft near [[Portland]]. Their retrieval force was repelled by a team of G.I. Joe rookies.

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Cobra Commander]], [[Destro]], and [[Scrap-Iron (Cobra)|Scrap-Iron]].

''[Note: As [[Dreamwave]] went bankrupt after only one issue of this series was published, it is unknown whether Cobra Commander and Destro are in any way related to their 1930s counterparts.]''

===Devil's Due comics continuity===
====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
The fledgling terrorist organization Cobra discovered the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and its Transformer crew in [[stasis lock]], and took them to their headquarters on [[Cobra Island]]. With the help of mad scientist Dr. Mindbender and weapons dealer Destro, they turned most of the Transformers into remote-controlled war machines - with the exception of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who was kept by Cobra Commander as a trophy, locked in pistol mode. They were used to strike at a [[United Nations]] summit in [[Washington, D.C.]], causing mass panic.

Despite problems reprogramming some units (especially [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]), Cobra launched an attack on the [[SPS Research Facility]]. While several of Cobra's Transformers were destroyed in the attack, thanks to the intervention of the newly-formed G.I. Joe as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], two escaped Autobots, Firefly managed to acquire the satellite technology and destroy the facility. Their success was short-lived, however, as Cobra's Transformers overrode their programming ''en masse'' and rebelled against their masters. Cobra Commander was forced to unleash Megatron to battle Optimus Prime as he attempted to flee. As Cobra troops were slain left and right, the Commander and several other oficers managed to secure [[S.N.A.K.E.]] suits and fight their way through the vengeful mechanoids.

Meanwhile, Megatron and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] had taken control of Cobra headquarters and used the stolen satellite technology to begin producing [[energon]] cubes. The Autobots and Joes took the command centre and incapacitated Megatron, but were then alerted to an American nuclear missile headed straight for them. Enlisting the help of Mindbender, the Joes managed to shoot the nuke down with the SPS, with the side-effect of the satellite showering the island with deadly heat-blasts. After the blasts incapacitated most of the Decepticons, Optimus Prime managed to shoot down the satellite and defeat Megatron. Destro, Mindbender, and the Baroness escaped, and Cobra Commander fled with the aid of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Baroness]], [[Cobra Commander]], [[Destro]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Firefly]], [[Major Bludd]], [[Storm Shadow]], and [[Zartan]].

====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II''====
Over the next two years, Cobra rebuilt itself. G.I. Joe continued to bedevil them, breaking up a weapons-smuggling ring and capturing the cyborgified Dreadnoks. Eventually, Cobra hatched a plan to gain access to [[Teletran 3]], a computer that would give Cobra access to [[Cybertron]]'s [[space bridge]] network, allowing for instantaneous troop and supply movements. G.I. Joe agent [[Chuckles]] discovered the plan, and led the team to Cobra's [[Boston]] headquarters. As the Joes attacked, they disrupted the gate, first sending the Joes, Cobras, and Starscream to Cybertron, and then scattering a number of Transformers throughout time.The time disruption threatened to destroy Earth, forcing Cobra to team up with G.I. Joe to retrieve the missing mechanoids.

Zartan, Storm Shadow, [[Lady Jaye]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] were successful in retrieving [[Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Hot Rod]], and [[Blitzwing]] from the 1970s, and the Baroness, Percy, [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], and [[Beach-Head]] barely managed to retrieve [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Stunticon]]s from 1930s [[Chicago]]. Meanwhile, Tomax, Xamot, Mindbender, [[Barbecue]], and [[Spirit]] found themselves in a nightmarish Decepticon-ruled future Earth. They were forced to take [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] back to the present against his will, and both he and Xamot were slain by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as soon as they returned to Cybertron. The Autobots were taken captive by Shockwave's Decepticons, the time gate was deactivated, and the Joes and Cobras were forced to flee. All seemed lost until Lady Jaye and Roadblock infiltrated the control center and reactivated the time gate, bringing [[Dusty]], [[Shipwreck]], [[Gung Ho]], and a Viper back - along with the fearsome [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots routed Shockwave's forces, giving Joes and Cobras a safe passage home.

Meanwhile Dr. Mindbender, who had been left on Earth, was arrested, but soon found himself enlisted to harness the power of [[Unicron]] by the enigmatic forces of [[Cobra-La]]!

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Baroness]], [[Buzzer]], [[Cobra Commander]], [[Destro]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Percy]], [[Ripper]], [[Storm Shadow]], [[Tomax]], [[Torch (Dreadnok)|Torch]], [[Xamot]], and [[Zartan]].

====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War''====
While attacking [[Area 52]] with the monstrous [[Cobratron]], Cobra Commander infiltrated the base and activated the deadly [[Serpent O.R.]] in the hopes of controlling the powerful humanoid, only to have him escape to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and reunite the shattered Decepticon forces. Cobra Commander managed to briefly take mental control of Serpent O.R., but was rendered catatonic when he was exposed to the energies of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

Operatives involved in this mission included [[Baroness]], [[Cobra Commander]], [[Doctor Knox]], [[Zarana]], and [[Zartan]].

====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: Black Horizon''====
By the arrival of [[Unicron]], a number of Cobra operatives had been captured by [[G.I. Joe]], including [[Darklon]], [[Overlord (Cobra)|Overlord]], [[Tomax]]. The [[Baroness]], [[Destro]], [[Dr. Mindbender]], [[Firefly]], [[Iron Klaw]], and [[Zartan]] remained at large.

==Toys==
===Titanium Series===
*The character bio for the 6" [[Titanium Series]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] makes reference to him currently being controlled by [[Cobra Commander]] and his [[Matrix]]. This makes him the first Hasbro product officially recognizing a Transformers/GIJoe crossover - unlike [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], where there was no explicit reference.

[[Category:Cobra| ]]

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Ultra Trion

2007-12-16T18:58:36Z

69.243.61.215: /* Trivia */

{{disambig2|Ultra Trion in the Universe series.|Ultra Magnus in G1 Continuity|Ultra Magnus (G1)}}
:''Ultra Trion is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe]] series.''

[[Image:UltraTrion.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The penitent mech... kneels!]]

'''Ultra Trion''' is among the scattered few Autobots left on an alternate-universe [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] that has been utterly ravaged by [[Megazarak]] and his hordes. He watches over the hall of the [[Oracle]], welcoming those seeking enlightenment.

Needless to say, he's a little lonely right about now.

He is a little better-armed than most mystic-type ancient Autobots, but fighting is far from his forte.

==Fiction==
===3H ''Universe'' comics===
Megazarak sought out the Oracle guarded by Ultra Trion in order to locate [[Base Sigma]], the location of the last pocket of Autobot resistance on his Cybertron, which was presumably where the [[Matrix]] was also kept hidden. Only Ultra Trion stood in his way, but Megazarak swatted him to the floor easily.

[[Image:UltraTrionLoses.jpg|thumb|left|Well, he's not quite Magnus, and he's not quite Trion, but maaaan, hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee. So to answer your question, I don't know.]]

Ultra Trion attempted to destroy Megazarak with a missile hidden in his right shoulder armor, knowing he would not survive his encounter with Megazarak. But the Decepticon warlord simply stuffed the missile back into Trion, detonating it without taking a hint of damage. Ultra Trion was not so lucky. Not content with merely grievously wounding the ancient Autobot, Megazarak then turned his main cannon on Trion and finished the job.

But Trion had gotten one over on Megazarak after all; the Oracle was no longer in its chamber. It cost him his life, but Ultra Trion had bought the remaining Autobot resistance a little more time. {{storylink|Shell Game}}

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==Trivia==
* According to [[Dan Khanna]] in a message board response, Ultra Trion is meant to be an alternate universe counterpart to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], who acted as [[Alpha Trion]]'s successor until his demise.

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Optimus Prime (Movie)

2007-12-12T23:08:45Z

69.243.61.215: /* Titanium Series */

{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as N.B.E.-02''

[[Image:MovieOptimusPrime_promorender2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Freedom is the right of all sentient—oh, hell, you know the drill.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is the leader of the Autobots. Once, long ago, he was co-ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] together with his brother, Lord Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], but Megatron grew greedy and attempted to claim the [[All Spark]] for himself. Optimus rose to stand against him. As obsessively as Megatron strives to achieve his objective, Optimus is equally as dedicated to stopping him, even at the cost of his life, his world, and—if necessary—his own people. It was on his order that the All Spark was jettisoned to space. The sacrifices he has made weigh heavily on his [[spark]], but they must be done, for there is no other choice. He knows the ambitions that lurk in Megatron's spark, and they must never see the light of day. Lives must be kept free from the threat of Megatron's tyranny, no matter the cost.

{{quote|A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes.|Optimus Prime on sacrificing his life to destroy the [[All Spark]], ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]''}}

:''Hungarian name'': '''Optimusz Fővezér''' (Prime Leader Optimus)

==Fiction==

===''Prime Directives'' prequel comics===
[[Image:Optimusprimemovieprequel.jpg|left|thumb|200px|All Primes are required to have window chests.]]

For two generations, Optimus Prime ruled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] side-by-side with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The two personalities created a balance; Prime was fair while Megatron was firm. However, when Megatron revealed his intentions to steal the [[All Spark]] and use it for evil, selfish gain, Prime reacted accordingly. He formed the Autobots, a militia from the civilians around him, but they fared terribly against Megatron's armies, the Decepticons. Ultimately, Prime was forced to eject the All Spark into space to keep it from his nemesis. Unfortunately, Megatron tracked the All Spark to [[Tyger Pax]], where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s unit was trying to slow down the Decepticons. Prime and the Autobots were held up in [[Simfur]], and unable to come assist. Fortunately, Bumblebee's unit succeeded, and the All Spark was ejected into space, but Cybertron was sentenced to a slow death. The Autobots were forced to abandon the planet.

Thus the focus of the war between Autobot and Decepticon shifted. The All Spark's ejection was only a stall. No longer did Prime have to keep Megatron from stealing the All Spark, instead Prime and his Autobots must hunt down the All Spark, wherever in the universe it landed, before Megatron could. {{storylink|Prime Directives}}
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===Titan Magazines===

When war broke out, Optimus studied the entire history of intergalactic warfare from any datatrack he could find - he studied whole campaigns to desperate last stands, gaining a focused "playbook" of warfare strategy. He understands warfare on a practical and psychological level, and in desperate battles knows to show no mercy to opponents beyond a swift death. <ref>(''Autobot VS Decepticon Smackdown! - Megatron V. Optimus Prime'', #4)</ref>

Optimus was the focus of constant attacks by assassin drones and killed them all. In the aftermath of one, he witnessed a prophetic vision of the [[Mission City]] battle and realised the All Spark's ejection could spread war to other planets—but too late to stop the launch... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 1}}

===Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday prequel novel===
Optimus Prime led the search for the All Spark in the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', a transport vessel. When they came across an abandoned solar system, they located [[Ghost One|a vessel]] of strangely Cybertronian design, seemingly of Decepticon make. When the vessel fled to the surface of a planet, Prime dispatched Bumblebee to investigate while he and the other Autobots battled Decepticons from the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]''. Prime managed to defeat [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] all on his own. After losing touch with Bumblebee, Prime went down to locate him on the planet, where they were attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and the alien ship. They fell into a cavern network, where they were further attacked by [[worm-thing|indigenous worms]].

During their flight from the creatures, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee came across the alien vessel. Prime realized that they were trying to surrender, so the Autobots communicated with its crew. Optimus explained that they came in peace, "freedom is the right of all sentient beings," Starscream tricks everyone, and so on. However, the creatures, who called themselves "[[human]]s", explained that they held Megatron, whom they called the Ice Man, on their home world, [[Earth]]. Realizing the destruction Megatron would wreak upon the humans if he escaped, and that the humans would be unable to defend themselves effectively, Prime vowed to see them return to their world to warn it. Prime was able to blast an opening in the cavern, and the group escaped. As they returned to the ''Ark'', Prime began to speculate that the All Spark was what drew Megatron to Earth.

In the ensuing battle with the Decepticons, Prime was in the difficult position of fighting Starscream and protecting the human ship. His distractions allowed Bonecrusher to spear him with his tail. The difficult state nearly gave Starscream the chance to kill him, but the humans saved Prime's life by damaging Starscream, who destroyed them. Optimus Prime was inspired by their courage and sacrifice, and resolved to locate Earth before the Decepticons did—and hopefully before Megatron came back online.

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===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]] (English), [[Tesshō Genda]] (Japanese), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Brazil)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_protoform.jpg|right|thumb|200px|There have been worse crashes]]

The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime came to Earth shortly after [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sent his comrades a beacon. Upon atmospheric reentry, Prime managed to land outside of [[Tranquility]]'s inhabited areas. After scanning the form of an Earth truck and reconfiguring his body to transform into it, Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] met up with Bumblebee and his human friends, [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]] in an alley. In one of the most extended [[transformation]]s in the multiverse, Prime assumed his robotic form before the stunned humans. After confirming Sam's identity, Prime introduced himself and his team. When Mikaela asked of the Autobots intentions, Prime explained the search for the All Spark, the betrayal of Megatron, and why Sam was important to their search.

Glasses that belonged to Sam's ancestor, [[Archibald Amundsen Witwicky|Captain Archibald Witwicky]], contained the location of the All Spark encoded across its lenses, so Optimus Prime ordered his troops to wait outside Sam's house while Sam and Mikaela searched inside for the glasses. Much to Sam's exasperation, Optimus Prime, in his impatience, clumsily ruined his parents' garden, and the Autobots' heavy footsteps convinced them there was an earthquake. Prime's attempts to hide, such as having the Autobots transform into vehicle mode right in the backyard, were also less than satisfactory. Ultimately, Sam came so close to a panic attack that Prime was forced to order the Autobots to fall back. As Prime lectured his team on their supposed inability to remain quiet, Ratchet got himself shocked by walking into some powerline, causing further problems. When [[Ron Witwicky|the]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]] came to investigate, Prime's attempt to avoid discovery caused the house to shake, though this was to their benefit, as the father assumed that the damage to the yard was the result of an earthquake. Ironhide suggested that they kill the parents, but Optimus scolded his old friend. Despite all this, their presence remained undetected until [[Sector Seven]] arrived (in a convoy of GMC Yukon's) and abducted Sam, Mikaela, and Sam's parents.

[[Image:Movie_PrimeSam_parentsfreakout.jpg|left|thumb|250px|At least Prime didn't throw a rock at your window.]]

Optimus Prime sent the Autobots in pursuit of the SUV that contained Sam, Mikaela, and Sector Seven's director, [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons]]. Prime intercepted the vehicle carrying their young human friends, ripping the roof of the vehicle off, with the other Autobots disarming the agents, and Optimus attempted to interrogate Simmons. The agents lack of surprise at their appearance indicated that they had seen Cybertronians before, but Simmons refused to reveal any information. With a Sector Seven backup team en route, Prime ordered the Autobots to scatter, while he took Sam and Mikaela. While hiding under a bridge, Mikaela and Sam slipped and fell off Prime's shoulder. Bumblebee managed to catch them before impact, but was captured, and Sam and Mikaela recaptured, by the organization after their retreat.

Optimus Prime, now in possession of the glasses which can tell him the location of the All Spark, regrettably leaves Bumblebee in Sector Seven's hands, knowing that if they went after him, they would have to use deadly force. After regrouping the next day, Prime used the glasses to locate the All Spark. Jazz raised objections to leaving Bumblebee behind, but Prime remained firm in his belief of not harming the humans. Ironhide seemed okay with using deadly force, stating the humans were too violent, but Prime reminded him of the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|Cybertronians' own violent history]]. Going to explain the potential he saw in the humans, as well as reminding them that "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", Prime revealed to the Autobots his real plan for the All Spark: if they could not defeat the Decepticons, Prime intended to merge the Cube with his [[spark]]. Though this would destroy the All Spark, Ratchet cautioned Prime against this, as it would also kill him. Prime believed that this was acceptable, vowing not to let another race suffer the mistakes of the Transformers. The glasses placed the All Spark at [[Hoover Dam]] where, luckily, Bumblebee and the young humans were taken.

[[Image:Prime sword.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Swiss army Prime]]

Optimus Prime's team met up with Sector Seven, Bumblebee, Sam, and Mikaela en route, who had planned to hide the All Spark in nearby [[Mission City]]. While on the highway, he was attacked by [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], who managed to tackle Optimus and drag him over the edge of a freeway overpass. During the battle, Optimus struck the rage filled Transformer so hard his [[optic]] popped out. As the Decepticon swung his claw wildly, Optimus drew his sword from his right arm and sliced off one of Bonecrusher's arms, before brutally finishing off his enemy by driving the blade through Bonecrusher's neck, severing his head.

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_citytransformjump.jpg|left|thumb|175px|And in the red corner, weighing in at...a lot, THE TRUCKER!]]

Optimus arrived at Mission City just in time to observe Megatron discarding the remains of Jazz, and challenged him. Millennia in the ice had done nothing to lessen Megatron's hatred of his brother, and he launched himself in jet mode at the Autobot leader. Optimus leaped and grabbed hold of the wings, which was a really bad idea, as Megatron drove himself and Prime through an office block. As they flew out of the building onto the street below, Megatron transformed and leapt on top of Prime, declaring the humans undeserving of life. Prime rejected his claims, saying that they deserved to chose for themselves. Megatron threw Prime across the street, declaring that if he wished to defend the humans, Prime could die with them. He then formed his [[fusion cannon]] from his forearms. The power up time allowed Prime to draw his [[ion blaster]] and fire, hitting Megatron. The Decepticon used the momentum to spin around, then used the fusion cannon to blast Prime across the street into another building. Megatron then resumed the hunt for Sam and the All Spark.

Tracking Megatron to the deserted building, Prime barely managed to catch Sam after Megatron knocked him off the roof. Telling the boy to hold onto the Cube, Prime attempted to scale down the building, but Megatron jumped on Prime, causing them both to fall down hard onto the street below. Sam survived, however, and Optimus told the boy that if he could not defeat Megatron, Sam must put the All Spark into his chest which would destroy it. As Sam sought cover, Optimus faced down Megatron, and informed him that, "At the end of this day, one shall stand, one shall fall". Unfortunately, Megatron, even after years of stasis, proved to be far too powerful for Prime to defeat alone. The unit led by Lennox and the Raptor squadron laid down suppressing fire as Megatron reached for the All Spark, until Optimus finally took him down by sweeping his legs. Still, Megatron continued, crawling toward the cube. Believing he had lost, Optimus implored to Sam to put the All Spark into his chest. Sam instead thrust it into Megatron's chest, eventually killing the Decepticon leader and destroying the All Spark.

[[Image:Allsparkshard.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Autobot Dorito of leadership]]

As Optimus watched his brother die, he regretfully said there was little other choice. He also told Sam he owed him a debt of gratitude for saving his life, but was then informed that Jazz had not survived. Prime briefly eulogized his comrade, then commented that they had gained new comrades in the humans, and was honored by their bravery. Bumblebee, who had finally regained his voice, requested permission to remain with Sam Witwicky, to which the young human eagerly agreed, and Optimus approved. He noticed a fragment of the All Spark in Megatron's chest cavity and removed it, then permitted the humans to dispose of the Decepticon corpses by dumping them into the deepest part of the ocean.

Though Megatron was killed and his Decepticons were defeated, the All Spark was destroyed, leaving the Autobots unable to restore Cybertron. The Autobots elected to remain on Earth, and Prime sent a message into deep space to any surviving Autobots in the Galaxy to come to their new home on Earth, their long years of searching having finally having come to an end. As the other Autobots rested (and watched Sam and Mikaela make out) Optimus Prime looked to the sky, hoping his message had been heard.

'''Note:''' ''The comic book adaptation depicts Prime also defeating [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] during the highway altercation with Bonecrusher.''

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===''Transformers'' The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]]

Optimus Prime provides intelligence and missions to Bumblebee in his search for the All Spark. Eventually, the clues lead the Autobot to Sam Witwicky. After saving Sam from Barricade, Bumblebee finally completes preparations for the Autobots to arrive on Earth.

Once on Earth, and having informed the two teenagers of their mission, Prime and the Autobots are discovered by Sector 7. Optimus sends Jazz on a high-speed <strike>destruction</strike> distraction mission, then sends Ironhide to rescue Jazz from a double-threat posed by the government agents and various Decepticon scouts.

When Bumblebee is captured, Prime transforms and chases the chopper which from which the small Autobot is tied. After a lengthy chase, Prime manages to catch the net, only to be thrown off by another Cybertronian meteor. As Bumblebee is carried away, Optimus promises he will not fail him again. Jazz informs him that the meteor is not an Autobot. Prime confronts the new threat, who turns out to be the Decepticon triplechanger [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. The two battle it out across [[Tranquility]] before Optimus finally destroys him. But not without overhearing [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s transmission revealing the location of the All Spark.

Optimus then returned to an intel role as he guided Bumblebee in his mission to retrieve the All Spark from Hoover dam. Unfortunately, the Decepticons manage to free Megatron, leading to the final battle in Mission City.

As the Autobots battle it out with the Decepticons to protect Sam and the All Spark, things seem to take a turn for the worst as Megatron finally arrives. But before he can claim the cube, Optimus attacks him.

The two battle it out until Megatron is finally on the ground, seemingly devoid of life. Optimus then kneels to as Sam hands it to him. Megatron however awakens, leaping at Optimus with his chain-flail out, and making one last attempt at defeating his adversary. Optimus grabs the chain, pulling Megatron in closer, and with the All Spark clutched in his fist, delivers a punch through Megatron's spark. As Megatron dies, Optimus reflects on the losses and rewards of this battle, as the Autobots have a new home. Optimus plans to guard the humans in secret, "For freedom is the right of all sentient beings."

Note: If played in Decepticon mode, Optimus is beaten to the ground, and as he crawls for the All Spark, Megatron smashes his head with his flail before using the cube to destroy humanity.

===''Transformers: Autobots''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]]

Arriving late on Earth, Optimus meets up with the other Autobots to give further commands to his troops. [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]], the new rookie, is eager to help in the cause, but Optimus tells him to sit back while the grown-ups take care of business. Getting fed up with the bureaucracy, Create-A-Bot finally defies orders and completes a mission against Optimus's council. After nearly getting himself and the other Autobots killed, Create-A-Bot apologizes to Optimus personally. Taking pity on the newcomer, Optimus lets him off with a stern warning, and they move out together to face Megatron. During the fight, Create-A-Bot sacrificed himself to save his commander. Megatron defeated, Optimus commended the young Autobot as a war hero, and sent out an interstellar message to any Cybertronians living among the stars.

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===

Landing on Earth, Optimus quickly joins the other Autobots to attempt to stop the Decepticons. He doesn't actually appear, however, until Megatron himself is released and Starscream escapes with the AllSpark. He steps in to thwart the maniacal leader of the Decepticons, but alas, is struck down, left in the streets while Megatron gives chase to his traitorous second-in-command. You can ironically cheat by jumping on a building and shoot him then.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-05'''

[[Image:Movie_ProtoformOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Until I find my feet, I have to use these giant robot hands.]]

:Based upon the 'Protoform' (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the Movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his 'Entry' mode cybertronic comet thing. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's trademark windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the 'vehicle', creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have.

:In robot mode he resembles previous Optimus characters - his angular chest windows are reminiscent of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], while his near animalistic limbs and color scheme are evocative of ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal]]. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth. While an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble says "Exclusive movie poster!", it is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed into a Japanese-exclusive "Fusion Cluster" version, using orange paint and translucent plastic to mimic the effects of atmospheric entry.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-01'''

[[Image:MovieLeader_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|350px| Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting. ]]

: The largest ''Movie'' Optimus Prime toy, Leader Class Optimus Prime features the most accurate representation yet of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence, the only difference being the arms which are placed behind the cab while they constitute the hood in the CGI model. He transforms into a heavily-customized [http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood truck, and unusual for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His Ion Blaster weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has hole where the fifth wheel (known among fans as a 'hitch') is sculpted in the rear of the truck, should owners find a suitable trailer to use. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of a soft, flexible material. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

: Featuring a complex transformation, essentially the front and back ends of the truck fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms. As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his pricepoint has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus' final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach activating a series of spring-loaded actions where they push the truck windows part, raises the lever between them and allows the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a 'powering up' sound effect.

: Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints and ankles. Again, unusually for a mainline figure, especially at the Leader pricepoint, his hands have individually articulated fingers and thumbs.

:The left and right biceps/upper arms of Optimus Prime have been swapped around due to an assembly error. The side of the biceps with the circular molded elbow joints are supposed to face outwards instead of the side with the screw holes. This crates no problem in terms of articulation or transformation, but to correct this purely cosmetic issue, one needs to remove Prime's arms from his shoulders (taking care not to lose the ratcheting joints' springs and gears), then take apart the lower arms to swap the biceps around.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Prime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|Shortening the smokestacks is good, it makes the toy safer, but removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in robot mode. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's vehicle mode, aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. he is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via ball-joints.

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*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Robovision_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|I'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]

: A Target-[[exclusive]] repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime (see below), this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager-class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a [[Robo-Vision Decoder]]. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on June 2, 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

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* '''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''

[[Image:Movie_FAB_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|Ironically NOT a Burger King toy.]]
"Okay mommy, me got my backback and big gun thingy. Me go to robot school now?"

That's what it looks like this Prime is saying.
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* '''Leader for the Ages''' (Figure two-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_LeaderfortheAges_2pack.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... but, well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Stompin' Robot, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Cyberstompin_Prime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Rescue Heroes!]]
He does look like a Rescue Hero.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. This toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''

[[Image:Movie_Voyager_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]

:The mid-range Voyager class ''Movie'' Optimus Prime toy transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into. Because of the smaller size and lessened complexity, the Voyager class Optimus Prime features a significantly different transformation sequence compared to the Leader class toy, and indeed, the actual CGI design. However, as the actual truck cabin no longer forms his chest, the cabin now features an small interior with opening doors and a non-removable cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: In robot mode, Voyager class Optimus Prime is proportionally more accurate to his CGI design than the leader class toy and has a more accurate headsculpt, but due to the aforementioned lessened complexity significant sacrifices had to be made, such as "cheats" to the transformation sequence to achieve this and thus he is overall less accurate than he initially appears. In addition to previously mentioned changes, he carries much of the truck's front hood, grill and fenders on his back like a backpack. However, he maintains a superb level of articulation and posability.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg into lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime (UK)''' (Leader, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Leader_Nightwatch_OptimusPrime_2007.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Either this is [[Ultra Magnus]] or [[Nemesis Prime]]]]

: The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus's]] truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, as has various other decos, replaced by copper.

: This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design.

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*'''Allspark Legends''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Allspark_Legends_pack.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Get ready for the safety recall folks.]]

: A Toys R Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
[[Image:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Sword attachment arm sadly not included.]]

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Optimus is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his hand-cannon... or bits from other Robot Replicas.

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*'''Chrome Optimus Prime ''' (Leader, 2007)

: Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one of a kind (well, two of a kind) piece is a almost fully vaccum-metalized Leader class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot insignia and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Voyager_Firststrike_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Think [[G1]] Fans will shut up now? ]]

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is a extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime.

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*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime (AllSpark Power)''' (Leader, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Leader_Nightwatch_OptimusPrime_2008.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ultra Magnus Prime?]]

: The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the first version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers.

: Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

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*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime Vs. Stealth Starscream''' (Legends 2-pack, 2008)

: The previously-released Legends class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]].

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*'''Fire Blast Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)

: Fire Blast Optimus Prime is a redeco of the previously released Power Hook Optimus Prime fast action battler. The colour scheme is based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Rodimus Prime]].

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====Transformers Premium Series====
A subline under the main ''Transformers'' movie toy line, the ''Premium Series'' is a range of store-exclusive Movie-line figures repainted in enhanced decos and metallic paint and/or plastic, presented in robot mode.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Series, 2008)

: Premium Optimus Prime is a redeco of the previously released Leader class Optimus Prime figure, except with a few changes. Instead of an ion blaster, the figure comes with Optimus Prime's sword. The sword is accurate to the [[Transformers (2007)|film]]'s version. Like the ion blaster, the sword can be placed in Prime's hand & can be stored in the rear of the truck mode's bunk. It also features a metallic finish on most parts of the figure, & the figure also has a new head mold, a more accurate mold to the film's CGI model.

: It is not known if it will have the same packaging as other premium series figures, considering the figure is in Leader class.

: It will be a store exclusive, though, it is unknown what store it will be exclusive to yet.

===Titanium Series===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_TitaniumRM_Prime.jpg|thumb|right|120px|"Groovy!"]]

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist. He comes with a small movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters Multi-pack, 2007)

: This Target-exlusve set contains the normal 3" [[Titanium Series]] Optimus Prime figurine (see above), a Protoform Optimus Prime figurine, and Optimus Prime in his Earth-mode truck form, making this the first time a character has appeared in their alternate mode as part of the Robot Masters sub-series.

*'''Infared Optimus Prime''' (?, 2008?)

:Not much is known about this figurine. Judging by its name, it may exist outside of the normal visible color spectrum.
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===Micro IR Transformers Cars===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_MicroIR.jpg|thumb|right|120px|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]

: Made under license by [[Radio Shack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a car styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote's barrel serves as a display stand.

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==Merchandise==

===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

[[Image:MoviePrime_Voicechanger_helmet.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, this toy will hate your wallet too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon Cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features a voice similar to [[Garry Chalk]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)

[[Image:MoviePrime_BattleRigBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|Nor these!]]

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It uses Nerf N-Strike size darts.

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*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_RPBlaster.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Pew, Pew]]

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] role-play Blaster, this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Wal*mart exclusive.

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*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_TFHandHeldGame.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Behold, the Autobot Gameboy of Leadership!]]

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' Burger King free toy (2007)

:The BK tie in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat, and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd crouching pose with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them.

*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[Image:Optimus_Prime_globe.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]

: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with funky munky pose.

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===ZipZaps® Micro RC===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_ZipZaps.jpg|thumb|left|120px|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[Radio Shack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

[[Image:optimus_prime_bubblebath.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Great skin is the right of all sentient beings.]]

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Blackout''' (2007)

*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007)

*'''"Battle Damage" Optimus Prime & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusives)

[[Image:Rhscorpprime.jpg|left|thumb|150px|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage filled mechanoids]].]]

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==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie_Primetruck_before.jpg|thumb|right|150px|8:30 pm: "Pimp My Ride". Guest host: [[Alpha Trion]].]]

* [[Takaratomy]] officially recognizes Optimus Prime's vehicle mode as a [http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_w900.asp Kenworth W900 truck], even though the vehicle used for filming was a modified [http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379], a different model from a different brand, although both are made by the PACCAR company. <ref> [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..2.* Article at Edmunds.com on some of the vehicles used in the movie] </ref>

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_truckrear.jpg|thumb|right|150px|No container for you!]]

* Unlike most of the other truck-mode Optimus Primes in other continuities, ''Movie'' Optimus Prime does not pull a trailer of any sort. However, if he did, it would most likely be a flatbed trailer, as the rear of Prime's sleeper cabin is protected by a large silver headache rack, a piece of optional equipment installed in trucks that haul heavy loads on flatbed trailers. The rack protects the driver in case the load breaks free during braking.

[[Image:Movie_Prime_Trucklogomistake.jpg|thumb|right|150px|In the darkness, a PA will misread "Truck A" as "Truck B", and there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth -- Revelations 11:7.]]

*When Optimus Prime scans a truck for his new body, the passing truck has what appears to be an Autobot sigil on its grill, but the actual truck that Prime turns into at the end of the scene has a much wider, flatter symbol on the grill which looks rather much like that of Peterbilt.

*The announcement of [[Peter Cullen]] as Prime's voice actor in the movie is credited by some fans as allieving many fan tensions about the movie. Not all tensions, mind you, but it put the fans in a good mood.

* As part of the hype buildup to the movie's release, Optimus Prime made a brief cameo at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, interacting with host Sarah Silverman. The scene spliced Silverman into pre-existing movie footage, but featured new dialogue recorded for the event by Peter Cullen. Prime heavily hinted that he wanted to present an award, but was rejected for a regular MTV fan.

* According to the free trading cards from the Boston Globe, Optimus is 28 feet tall, weighs 4.3 metric tons, and his primary weapon is an [[ion blaster]]. (Considering Optimus's height however, this weight would seem implausible)

* According to a tie-in advertisement for [[Burger King]], Prime likes his Whoppers with no onions, no cheese, and with extra pickles on the side. However, due to a cruel twist of fate, he can never enjoy the sweet taste of beefy victory. He saved the world from the Decepticons, and still he can't even have it his way?

* The Optimus Prime computer generated model consisted of 10,108 individual parts, 1,830,898 polygons, 27,744 rig nodes, and 2336 texture maps. The volume of all pieces combined came to 5445 cubic feet.<ref>Robertson, Barbara (2007). Heavy Metal. ''Computer Graphics, 30''(7), 12-17.</ref>

* Sadly enough, Optimus was only able to shoot his gun ONCE in the movie.

* Optimus Prime (in truck mode) made an appearance at [[BotCon 2007]], alongside the [[Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit]]. He was available for pictures all weekend.

* It said in the Autobots game in the DS, Prime's father was killed by Megatron. However, since it is also widely known that Prime and Megatrons were brothers, Megatron killed his own dad. Not that this is surprising, though.

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