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W.A.R.S.

2009-08-16T18:16:37Z

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{{picsneeded|Toys}}
:''W.A.R.S. is an [[Autobot]] [[Spy Changer]] in the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RID_WARS_biocard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|What is he good for? Absolutely nothing.]]

Equipped with his thick armor, '''W.A.R.S.''' loves nothing more than bodily crashing into his enemies. Unusually belligerent for an Autobot, both friends and foes alike are shocked by his violent actions. He's pretty handy with his machine gun, too, and has no qualms with firing away when he needs to.

W.A.R.S.'s name stands for '''Wicked Attack Recon Sportscar'''. Whether that means W.A.R.S. is [[Rad White|wicked sweet]] is another discussion altogether.

{{quote|I dare you to come and get me!|W.A.R.S.' motto}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Wars'''

==Fiction==
===Robots in Diguise cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Riki Kitazawa]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Spychangers to the Rescue Wars.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Substantially better than [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]]]]
When the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] stole a plutonium energy generator and attempted to escape along a beach, W.A.R.S., along with [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] and [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]], cut them off by driving across the water. During the "Cyber-jousting", W.A.R.S. demonstrated his ability to do a wheelie with [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] riding atop him. The Predacons eventually escaped with a fake generator which the Spy Changers had swapped for the real one. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

After [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus]] was captured and tortured by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]], the Spy Changers joined the [[Autobot Brothers]] in rescuing their leader and seeing off the Predacons. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}}

[[Image:Mirage's Betrayal Wars Dark Scream.jpg|right|200px|thumb|PETA wants a word with him now]]
Later, the team tried to protect a ruby from Predacon theft, Hot Shot ordering Mirage onto a nearby roof to shoot the Predacons if all else failed. When Mirage failed to fire, W.A.R.S. was the first to criticise him and watched with disbelief as his fellow Spy Changer quit. Ironhide went to talk their teammate into returning, despite W.A.R.S. claiming that he was wasting his time. Although he was correct, Mirage's subsequent defection to the Predacons was a ruse resulting in the destruction of Megatron's Mega-Laser. W.A.R.S. did not apologise. W.A.R.S. is a dick. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}}

The Spy Changer also took part in the Great Race in an attempt to find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] and were blinded by Megatron a short time into the race. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}} On another occasion, the Spy Changers were called back to base to watch footage of various battles, but had to wrap up a fight with the Predacons first. Hot Shot rode on W.A.R.S. again. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[Image:Wars srsly wtf.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Wicked Attack Recon Sportscar, or NAMBLA.]]
The Spy Changers accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Montrose Island]] where Predacon activity was causing the volcano to become violent. They attempted to keep [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] and [[Sky-Byte]] busy while Optimus went to use his blizzard storm on the volcano. When the volcano was ruptured and lava threatened the nearby resort, the Spy Changers used their Inferno Blast to divert its path. {{storylink|Volcano}}

Sent to stop the Decepticons from finding [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Spy Changers jumped out in front of the foe and were soundly trounced by [[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]] and [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}}

The Spy Changers took part in the ambush of the Decepticons after the Autobot base was discovered. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} After Galvatron's defeat, they celebrated by racing with Skid-Z. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}
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===Super Spy Changers catalog===
With [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] having departed Earth aboard [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Autobots were unable to call upon his power when a new menace suddenly arose to challenge them. In order to combat this threat, a plan was put into motion to upgrade the Spy Changers with [[Spark Engine|Spark Engines]], granting them Super Modes.

Super Wars obtained the capability to use his armor to barrel into his opponents and resist enemy fire. He also gained a more calming presence.<ref>[http://megazarak.hp.infoseek.co.jp/japaspe/carrobo/ssc.html Super Spy Changers story and bios in Japanese]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/731/37/ English translation of story and bios]</ref>

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise===

*'''Wars''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-007'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] [[Gearhead]] mold, WARS transforms into a Ford Thunderbird stock car. He features a through-axle construction that allows him to zip quickly along smooth surfaces in car mode, and is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" racetracks. His silver windshield has heat-sensitive paint that reveals an Autobot insignia, in a method similar to the original [[Rubsign|rubsigns]].

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]], and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] ([[#KB2|see below]]). It was planned for use as ''Generation 2'' [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]], but that toy was ultimately canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/WARS/wars.htm More information on Wars at TFU.info]''


*'''Spy Changer DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-011'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six Spy Changers were not only sold as individuals in Japan, but in a six-piece gift set as well. Each one was identical to their individual release.


*'''Wars clear version''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: An [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of WARS in clear-red and clear-yellow plastics, this version was only available from [[JUSCO]] stores in Japan as a direct-mail premium to members of their "Peppy Kids Republic" (元気キッズ共和国, ''Genki Kidzu Kyōwakoku''), a sort of subsidiary/offshoot for selling baby goods and children's clothing. Since membership was open only to kids 12 and under and this version was shipped blind-packed, getting the entire set of six was extremely difficult.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearWars/wars.htm More information on JUSCO clear Wars at TFU.info]''


*'''W.A.R.S.''' / '''Crosswise''' (Basic, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Available only in a two-pack with [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]], the [[Hasbro]] version of W.A.R.S. replaces the heat-sensitive insignia with a normal Autobot insignia [[tampograph]] on the roof of the car. The window-paint was changed to metallic-flake blue, and yellow stripes were added to the bottom edge of the vehicle sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/WARS/wars.htm More information on W.A.R.S. at TFU.info]''


[[Image:WarsKB1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I keep losing my gun.]]
*'''W.A.R.S.''' (Spy Changer, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six original Spy Changers were redecoed in clear plastics (keeping their normal paint applications, though), and released on individual cards through [[KB Toys]] chains. W.A.R.S. was decoed similarly to the Jusco except that the clear yellow was changed to clear orange.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/KBWars/wars.htm More information on KB Toys clear W.A.R.S. at TFU.info]''


*'''W.A.R.S.''' (Tiny Tins, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle, carrying tin

: The normal [[Hasbro]] version of W.A.R.S. was released as part of the first assortment of [[Tiny Tins]] Transformers, coming with a carrying tin.


[[Image:WARSsuper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Now you see me, now you don't... if you close your eyes.]]
*'''Super Wars''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Long after the ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' line ended in Japan, Takara put out individually-boxed redecoes of the Spy Changers. Wars was decoed grey and dark blue.

: In each case of twelve Super Spy changers, two were all-clear-plastic versions (but keeping their paint applications). All six Spy Changers had a clear variant, but the toys were packaged in such a way that you did not know which two molds were "chase" versions until you opened them up.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SuperWars/wars.htm More information on Super Wars at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ClearSuperWars/wars.htm More information on clear Super Wars at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:WarsKB2-CamshaftUni.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Now in delicious grape flavor!]]
*'''W.A.R.S.''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A second round of KB Toys exclusive Spy Changers was released on individual cards. This time around, he was done in clear-purple and clear-orange. This was the only deco of W.A.R.S. without his name (in either Japanese or English) on his body.

: This toy was re-released unmodified in a new packaging as ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]. It's a good thing he didn't have "W.A.R.S." on him, isn't it?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Wars/wars.htm More information on KB Toys purple W.A.R.S. at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* W.A.R.S.'s name is written on the side of his vehicle mode in the same font as the ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' franchise logo.

* The Japanese kanji on W.A.R.S.'s chest reads "sen" (戦, せん), which means "match" or "competition". However, when written as "sensō" (戦争, せんそう), it means "war".

* This mold is the only one of the original six [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]]/Spy Changers to have a rifle that does not share plastics with the robot it comes with.

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise characters]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]

Hot Shot (RID)

2009-08-16T18:14:26Z

71.188.9.46:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}
{{picsneeded|toys}}
:''Hot Shot is the leader of the [[Autobot]] [[Spy Changer]]s in the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RID Artfire HotShot biocard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The heat is on. It's on the street.]]

'''Hot Shot''' has served with [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] for many years. His gruff exterior hides the tender heart of a [[Rhinox (BW)|pretty girly-man that wants to prance through wildflowers]].

Hot Shot's special jutsu is manipulating fire.

{{quote|I can take the heat.|Hot Shot's motto}}

:''Japanese Name:'' '''Artfire''' (アートファイヤー ''Ātofaiyā'')

==Fiction==
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael McConnohie]] (English), [[Eiji Takemoto]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Hotshotrid.jpg|left|180px|thumb|He did come out as a burn-out technohippie]]
When the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] stole a plutonium energy generator, [[T-AI]] called in the Spy Changers. Hot Shot, [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] and [[R.E.V.]] responded first, pursuing the Predacons onto the beach where they were joined by the other three Spy Changers. Hot Shot suggested a spot of "cyber-jousting", and climbed onto [[W.A.R.S.]]. The Predacons eventually escaped with a fake generator which the Spy Changers had swapped for the real one. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

After Optimus was captured and tortured by Megatron, the Spy Changers joined the [[Autobot Brothers]] in rescuing their leader and seeing off the Predacons. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}}

[[Image:Mirage's Betrayal Hot shot.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This Hot Shot prefers a different flavor of [[JaAm]].]]
Later, the team tried to protect a ruby from Predacon theft, Hot Shot ordering Mirage onto a nearby roof to shoot the Predacons if all else failed. Mirage failed to take the shot and the Predacons got away. Though Hot Shot personally felt responsible, he was disturbed by Mirage's actions, especially when the Autobot failed to explain why he hadn't fired and even moreso when he appeared to have joined the Predacons. As it turned out, Mirage was undertaking a deception as he'd been bugged by [[Sky-Byte]], and Hot Shot welcomed him back to the team. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}}

The Spy Changers also took part in the Great Race in an attempt to find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]]. Hot Shot was saved from Megatron's blinding blast by a warning from [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], and attempted to tackle Megatron on his own, but failed. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}} On another occasion, the Spy Changers were called back to base to watch footage of various battles, but had to wrap up a fight with the Predacons first. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[Image:Hotshot fireblaster.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Hey, my toy can do that!]]
The Spy Changers accompanied [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] to [[Montrose Island]] where Predacon activity was causing the volcano to become violent. They attempted to keep [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] and [[Sky-Byte]] busy while Optimus went to use his blizzard storm on the volcano. When the volcano was ruptured and lava threatened the nearby resort, the Spy Changers used their Inferno Blast to divert its path. {{storylink|Volcano}}

Sent to stop the Decepticons from finding [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Spy Changers jumped out in front of the foe and were soundly trounced by [[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]] and [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}}

The Spy Changers took part in the ambush of the Decepticons after the Autobot base was discovered. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} After Galvatron's defeat, they celebrated by racing with Skid-Z. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

===Super Spy Changers catalog===
With [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] having departed Earth aboard [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Autobots were unable to call upon his power when a new menace suddenly arose to challenge them. In order to combat this threat, a plan was put into motion to upgrade the Spy Changers with [[Spark Engine|Spark Engines]], granting them Super Modes.

Super Artfire gained the ability to manipulate blue, high-temperature flames and carried a more dignified presence of leadership.<ref>http://megazarak.hp.infoseek.co.jp/japaspe/carrobo/ssc.html Super Spy Changers story and bios in Japanese]</ref><ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/731/37/ English translation of story and bios]</ref>

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Artfire''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-005'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] [[Blowout]] mold, Artfire transforms into a Porsche 959 sports car. He features a through-axle construction that allows him to zip quickly along smooth surfaces in car mode, and is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" racetracks. His silver windshield has heat-sensitive paint that reveals an Autobot insignia, in a method similar to the original [[Rubsign|rubsigns]].

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot versions of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Artfire at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|SC6pack}}
*'''Spy Changer DX6''' (Multi-pack, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-011'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six Spy Changers were not only sold as individuals in Japan, but in a six-piece gift set as well.

{{anchor|Juscoclear}}
*'''Artfire clear version''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: An [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of Artfire in clear-red and clear-green plastics, this version was only available from [[JUSCO]] stores in Japan as a direct-mail premium to members of their "Peppy Kids Republic" (元気キッズ共和国, ''Genki Kidzu Kyōwakoku''), a sort of subsidiary/offshoot for selling baby goods and children's clothing. Since membership was open only to kids 12 and under and this version was shipped blind-packed, getting the entire set of six was extremely difficult.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearArtfire/artfire.htm More information on JUSCO clear Artfire at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|RID2-pack}}
[[Image:RIDHotShot-RIDtoy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Ability to stick to any surface not included.]]
*'''Hot Shot & R.E.V.''' (Basic, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Available only in a two-pack with [[R.E.V.]], the [[Hasbro]] version of Hot Shot replaces the heat-sensitive insignia with a normal Autobot insignia [[tampograph]] on the roof of the car. The window-paint changed to metallic blue, plus the toy was slighty [[Retool|retooled]] to have a locking tab on the windshield bottom to keep the car front end in place.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|KB1}}
[[Image:RIDHotShot-KB1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|But does he crave JaAm?]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Spy Changer, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six original Spy Changers were redecoed using clear versions of their normal plastic colors (keeping their normal paint applications, though), and released on individual cards through [[KB Toys]] chains as [[Exclusive|exclusives]]. This packaging was the first to identify the team as "Spy Changers" in Hasbro markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/KBHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on KB Toys clear Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTin}}
*'''Hot Shot''' (Tiny Tins, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle, carrying tin

: The normal Hasbro version of Hot Shot was released as part of the first assortment of [[Tiny Tins]] Transformers, coming with a carrying tin.

{{-}}{{anchor|Super}}
[[Image:RIDHotShot-Super.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Not [[negative universe]] Artfire.]]
*'''Super Artfire''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Long after the ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots]]'' line ended in Japan, Takara put out individually-boxed redecoes of the Spy Changers. Artfire was given a reversed white and black deco, with clear-green inner robot parts. His flames are painted a shiny metallic blue.

: In each case of twelve Super Spy changers, two were all-clear-plastic versions (but keeping their paint applications). All six Spy Changers had a clear variant.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SuperArtfire/artfire.htm More information on Super Artfire at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ClearSuperArtfire/artfire.htm More information on clear Super Artfire at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|KB2}}
[[Image:RIDHotShot-KB2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Would be invisible if not for the fact that he's on fire.]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A second round of clear-plastic KB Toys exclusive Spy Changers was released on individual cards. This time around, he was done in colorless, blue and red clear-plastics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on KB Toys clear white Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* The color scheme and deco of the original Spychanger toy is an homage to [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]], an originally Japanese exclusive [[Targetmaster]] redeco of the 1984 [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] toy that's now better known as "Ricochet" outside Japan. Oddly enough, however, the original Japanese version of the Car Robots Spychanger used the name of Stepper's fellow Targetmaster, [[Artfire]].
* In Japan, Artfire is a [[relative]] of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]].

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise characters]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]
[[Category:Tiny Tins]]

Ironhide (RID)

2009-08-16T18:10:49Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Ironhide}}
:''Ironhide is an [[Autobot]] [[Spy Changer]] from the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RID Ox Ironhide biocard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Go Bulls!"]]
'''Ironhide''' is an ornery southern cuss, but a completely different flavor than [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], are we clear?

He's been friends with [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]] a long time, despite them both being bull-headed types.

{{quote|Let's move out!|Ironhide's lame motto}}

:''Japanese Name:'' '''Ox'''

==Fiction==
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael McConnohie]] (English), [[Eisuke Yorita]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Ironhide rid.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Yosemite Sam decided to shave this week]]
When the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] stole a plutonium energy generator and attempted to escape along a beach, they were confronted with Mirage, Ironhide and [[W.A.R.S.]] driving across the water towards them. Ironhide gave Mirage a piggy-back ride in order to undertake the Spy Changer "cyber-jousting" manouvre. The Predacons eventually escaped with a fake generator which the Spy Changers had swapped for the real one. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

After [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus]] was captured and tortured by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]], the Spy Changers joined the [[Autobot Brothers]] in rescuing their leader and seeing off the Predacons. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession|Sideburn's Obsession}}

[[Image:Mirage's Betrayal Warsironhide.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
Later, the team tried to protect a ruby from Predacon theft, but the mission failed—partly because of Mirage's unwillingness to fire at the Predacons and risk hitting a chemical tank. Ironhide was supportive of his friend, even when the other Spy Changers considered dropping him from the team. Afterwards, Ironhide tried to persuade Mirage to come back and talk to the others but was rebuffed. Much to his shock and surprise, Mirage announced he'd be better off with the Predacons and Ironhide declared their friendship over. When Mirage lured the Spy Changers to a location where the Predacons had built a "mega-laser", he revealed the fact that he'd been bugged to Ironhide, who finally understood his friend's odd behavior. After the destruction of the laser, Ironhide reaffirmed their friendship. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal|Mirage's Betrayal}}

The Spy Changers also took part in the Great Race in an attempt to find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] and were momentarily blinded by Megatron. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice|Skid Z's Choice}} On another occasion, the Spy Changers were called back to base to watch footage of various battles, but had to wrap up a fight with the Predacons first. Mirage rode on Ironhide again. {{storylink|Hope for the Future|Hope for the Future}}

The Spy Changers accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Montrose Island]] where Predacon activity was causing the volcano to become violent. They attempted to keep [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] and [[Sky-Byte]] busy while Optimus went to use his blizzard storm on the volcano. When the volcano was ruptured and lava threatened the nearby resort, the Spy Changers used their Inferno Blast to divert its path. {{storylink|Volcano|Volcano}}

Sent to stop the Decepticons from finding [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Spy Changers jumped out in front of the foe and were soundly trounced by [[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]] and [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}}

The Spy Changers took part in the ambush of the Decepticons after the Autobot base was discovered. When the "[[Megastar]]" arrived at the battle, Ironhide opined that he thought they were in trouble. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!|Surprise Attack!}} After Galvatron's defeat, they celebrated by racing with [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]]. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

===Super Spy Changers catalog===
With [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] having departed Earth aboard Fortress Maximus, the Autobots were unable to call upon his power when a new menace suddenly arose to challenge them. In order to combat this threat, a plan was put into motion to upgrade the Spy Changers with [[Spark Engine|Spark Engines]], granting them Super Modes.

Super Ox obtained strength greater than even that of Optimus Prime. However, he didn't rely on it, as his gentle nature hadn't changed.<ref>[http://megazarak.hp.infoseek.co.jp/japaspe/carrobo/ssc.html Super Spy Changers story and bios in Japanese]</ref><ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/731/37/ English translation of story and bios]</ref>

==Toys==
{{picsneeded|Toys}}
===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Ox''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-009'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] [[Motormouth]] mold, Ox transforms into a Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. He features a through-axle wheel construction that allows him to zip quickly along smooth surfaces in vehicle mode, and is compatible with many "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" racetracks. His windshield has heat-sensitive paint that reveals an Autobot insignia, in a method similar to the original [[Rubsign|rubsigns]].

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' incarnation of [[Ironhide (G1)|Generation 1 Ironhide]] and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ironhide (Universe)|Ironhide]]


*'''Spy Changer Deluxe 6 Set''' (Multi-pack, 2000)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-011'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six Spy Changers were not only sold as individuals in Japan, but in a six-piece gift set as well. Each toy was identical to their normal individual release.


*'''Ox clear version''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: An [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of Ox in clear-green and clear-orange plastics, this version was only available from [[JUSCO]] stores in Japan as a direct-mail premium to members of their "Peppy Kids Republic" (元気キッズ共和国, ''Genki Kidzu Kyōwakoku''), a sort of subsidiary/offshoot for selling baby goods and children's clothing. Since membership was open only to kids 12 and under and this version was shipped blind-packed, getting the entire set of six was extremely difficult.


*'''Mirage & Ironhide''' (Basic, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Available only in a two-pack with [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]], the [[Hasbro]] version of Ox adds more [[Paint operation|paint applications]], mainly red in the truck bed. The heat-sensitive windshield insignia was replaced with metallic blue windshield paint and a normal Autobot insignia [[tampograph]] on the truck roof.


[[Image:RID Ironhide Toy.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Pick up truck, from the oooooold west!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Spy Changer, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: All six original Spy Changers were redecoed in colorless-clear plastics (keeping their normal paint applications, though), and released on individual cards through Kay-Bee Toys chains.


*'''Ironhide''' (Tiny Tins, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Rifle, carrying tin

: The normal Hasbro version of Ironhide was released as part of the first assortment of [[Tiny Tins]] Transformers, coming with a carrying tin.


*'''Super Ox''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Long after the ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' line ended in Japan, Takara put out individually-boxed redecoes of the Spy Changers. Ox was given a deep blue and white deco.

: In each case of twelve Super Spy changers, two were all-clear-plastic versions (but keeping their paint applications). All six Spy Changers had a clear variant.

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[[Image:RIDIronhideKB2-UniHoist2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: A second round of Kay-Bee-exclusive Spy Changers was released on individual cards. This time around, he was done in clear-blue, clear-orange and clear-colorless and lacking his cow-pattern deco (making him look not unlike a clear incarnation of [[Motormouth]]).

: This ''exact'' toy was later re-released as a ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Hoist (G1)|Generation 1 Hoist]].

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm Ironhide at TFU.info]

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Ricochet (SG)

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot Targetmaster|his heroic counterpart|Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet}}
:''Ricochet is an evil [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster]] from the "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:SG-Ricochet-bio.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge? Read my mind, yes, I'm planning prevenge.]]
'''Ricochet''' and his twin [[Relatives|brother]] [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] are the elite bodyguards of the evil [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. But where Jazz is cool and cruel, Ricochet is manic and malicious. He's famous for brutal battlefield slaughters that have left few [[Decepticon]]s alive to take prisoner. His wild shooting sprees are the mark of a dangerously unhinged being, the exact image Ricochet ''wants'' to project.

Though he puts on such displays primarily as an act, the "crazy" thing isn't actually all ''that'' far from the truth. Ricochet is both afraid of betrayal within his own ranks by those who covet his high position to the point of paranoia, and is also haunted by the knowledge that his brother is Prime's favorite of the two. His rampages serve to both increase his kill-count to look good in Prime's eyes, as well as "accidentally" take care of any would-be usurpers... and who knows, maybe one day Jazz might "accidentally" end up a casualty... that ''would'' be such a pity.

{{quote|Shoot first, why bother with questions|Ricochet's motto}}

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==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
Ricochet and Jazz were overseeing the [[smelting pool]] when Optimus Prime and [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] brought [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to [[Iacon]]. He laughed with the other Autobots when the strangely-behaving Cliffjumper was blasted by Prime for objecting to the execution of [[Rumble (SG)|Rumble]] like a weak Decepticon. Later, during the Decepticon attack on the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'', he was felled by an unknown assailant. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

With Optimus Prime rebuilding the ''Ark'', the Decepticons decided to follow the [[Autobot]]s into space in their own spacecraft. Ricochet hatched a scheme to delay the Decepticons by capturing their leader. He thought that if [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] was absent, the Decepticons would never take off after the Autobots.

So Ricochet lured Megatron to the [[Temple of Knowledge]]. All the while making sarcastic remarks, Ricochet gained the upper hand with help from his [[Targetmaster]] partner [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]]. Along with [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]] and [[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]], and [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]] and [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]], Ricochet held Megatron hostage, demanding a ransom from the Decepticons.

The Decepticons, instead of delaying their flight, sent a group of [[Micromaster]]s to rescue Megatron. The gang of small Decepticons harried Ricochet's group.

Optimus Prime discovered Ricochet's plan and was outraged that his subordinate would take away from him the glory of capturing Megatron. Prime left the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch site to reprimand Ricochet.

The Micromasters had just disposed of Ricochet's group when Optimus Prime arrived at the hideout. Prime was none too happy with Ricochet's initiative, but chose to take credit for the scheme in front of Megatron. But before Prime could execute his Decepticon rival, the Micromasters busted in, distracting the Autobots long enough for Megatron to escape. Eventually, Megatron won the day, but both the Autobots' ship and the Decepticons' ship had launched without their respective leaders.

Once back at the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch site, Optimus ordered Scoop to take Ricochet and Crosshairs to the [[Agonizing Rehabilitation Chamber]]s. The sadistic smirk was finally wiped off Ricochet's face. {{storylink|Do Over}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Ricochetshatteredglasstoy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Actually, I'm the evil version of [[Zoom-Zoom]].]]
*'''Shattered Glass''' (BotCon attendee figure, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Spoiler/projectile launcher, flame-shaped projectile, key

: The free attendee figure addition to [[BotCon 2008]]'s [[exclusive]] box set, Ricochet is a [[redeco]] of the set's [[Jazz (SG)|Autobot Jazz]], who himself was a [[retool]] of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] with a new head sculpt based on [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. Ricochet transforms into a [[wikipedia:Bugatti Veyron|Bugatti Veyron]] mid-engine sports car. His spoiler/rear thruster is a spring-loaded missile launcher that fires a flame-shaped projectile; this becomes his hand-held rifle in robot mode. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] (his is a black-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-Autobot-style key) into his tailgate makes a pair of non-firing missile racks pop up from the engine bay and flip over onto his roof, or over his shoulders in robot mode. His car mode's rear panels and running boards can swing forward to become hip-mounted non-firing blasters.

: Ricochet was initially only available to BotCon 2008 attendees who purchased the full "Primus Package" set of six toys, along with [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], Autobot Jazz, [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]. Since the boxed sets sold out in record time, they immediately decided to come up with an alternative package: re-releasing the [[BotCon 2005]] boxed set, at a lower cost no less, and announcing that Ricochet would still be available for those who purchased it.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie-continuity]] [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BCRicochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''
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==Trivia==
* Ever notice how every year's [[Flamewar|free]] [[Tigatron#Timelines|convention exclusive]] [[Mirage (G1)|thus far]] gets slagged by the end of the story?
* Shattered Glass Ricochet's color scheme may be based on [[Artfire]], a teammate of this Ricochet's [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|alternate-universe doppelganger]].
**Or possibly [[Zoom-Zoom]], given his status as Jazz's "brother" and all.

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Rodimus (SG)

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot Seeker|his heroic non-Seeker counterpart|Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus}}
:''Rodimus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]]. He later takes the name '''Rodimus Prime.'''''
[[Image:Rodimusshatteredglasscard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Judd Nelson, post-Breakfast Club.]]
How ''you'' doin'?

Yo, remember the [[Wrecker]]s? Dat mercenary team o' big guns? No? Fuhgeddaboudit. 'Eh, '''Rodimus''' used to lead them, 'till, I dunno. Sumpthin. But one day, badda bing, badda boom, all his Wreckers are dead, 'cept for him! Slag that noise! Joins the [[Autobot]]s. So let me tell you, this Rodimus is a smooth operator. He had a [[wikipedia:van dyke beard|van dyke beard]] added to his facial superstructure a few cycles back. He feels it makes him look, ya know, distinguished or sumpthin. I tell you what, though, he's got his eye on dat [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Prime]] dude. Not that nobody doesn't know it. But dat Prime, he'll get his whatfor, and then? Our guy Rodimus will turn the Autobots into the greatest mercenary team known to the universe, ''capisce?''

{{quote|To the victor go the profits|Rodimus Prime's motto}}
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==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
[[Image:Rodimus goatee.jpg|left|300px|thumb|You can just tell he's evil by the facial hair.]]
Though Rodimus bought into [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]'s vision for a ruthless and violent [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he'd rather he be the one in charge. As such, Rodimus led a team of ruthless mercenaries called the [[Wrecker]]s. The battle of [[Praxus-Delta]] would be their last; Optimus Prime hired the Wreckers to bolster the Autobot ranks, but every Wrecker save Rodimus was destroyed. Rodimus believed in little else but his business contracts, and so despite his heavy losses he continued to fight for the Autobots. Eventually, when a spot on the roster "opened up," Prime made him a member of the elite [[Seeker (SG)|Seeker]] trio. <ref>Rodimus's bio card</ref>
[[Image:Seekersshatteredglass.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Does that make Rodimus Skywarp?]]
One day, Rodimus was investigating a strange energy buildup when he stumbled onto [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who he'd thought long dead. After gunning down [[Ruckus (SG)|Ruckus]] when the Decepticon got in Cliffjumper's face (and explaining his [[facial hair]]), he led Cliffjumper back to [[Iacon]] to reunite with Optimus Prime.

However, it didn't take long to discover that this Cliffjumper was not [[Cliffjumper (SG)|the Cliffjumper Rodimus thought he was]], but a doppelganger. As Cliffjumper lay in smoking ruin, Rodimus laughed with the others at his misfortune. The Seekers were ordered to drop Cliffjumper in the [[Rad Zone]]. This backfired when Cliffjumper fell in with the Decepticons, who quickly mounted an attack. Rodimus and the other Seekers were ordered to destroy the Decepticon armies before they could destroy the launching platform to the ''[[Ark (Shattered Glass)|Ark]]'', a starship that would lead the Autobots to other planets to conquer. Ultimately, the Autobots failed to protect the launching platform, and Rodimus and the others were defeated and lay crumpled. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}
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{{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}} {{storylink|Do Over}} {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} {{storylink|Reunification: Part 3}}
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==Toys==
===Botcon 2008===
[[Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Rodimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Makes you wonder if ''Shattered Glass'' Menasor uses Hot Rod colors.]]
*'''Megatron & Rodimus''' (Convention Souvenir 3-Pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Thruster-cannon, flame-missile

: Rodimus is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe-class ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] with a color scheme similar to ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], using glittery-black plastic with gray and clear-red. He comes with [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] and [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] as a bagged set, limited to 1100 pieces as a [[BotCon 2008]] souvenir set.

:Rodimus transforms into a into a heavily-altered black, purple and silver [http://www.supercarnet.jp/File/File-Japan/File-Dome.htm Dome Zero]. His rear-mounted thruster engine becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode, launching a spring-loaded missile. His left arm also hides a flip-out "comm unit" that is clearly supposed to be the buzzsaw his Generation 1 counterpart used for a brief period in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the Movie]]. The deco has a different pattern for the flames than his ''Classics'' counterpart, and also features a new paint application on his robot-mode face to accommodate his beard.

: This mold was also used to make the rather-similar-looking ''Gentei! Gentei!'' [[Wildrider]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BCRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Rodimus at TFU.info]''
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==Trivia==
* Rodimus's speech and mannerisms are modeled after Vinnie Barbarino, the smart-mouthed teen-heartthrob from ''[[wikipedia:Welcome Back, Kotter|Welcome Back, Kotter]]'', played by John Travolta. This is, presumably, a roundabout homage to the fact that [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] Hot Rod was voiced by [[Judd Nelson]], who ''also'' played a smart-mouthed teen-heartthrob, in ''[[wikipedia:The Breakfast Club|The Breakfast Club]]''.
* His goatee slightly resembles [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Spock_(mirror) Spock]'s from the [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Mirror_universe ''Star Trek'' Mirror universe], one of the main inspirations for ''[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''.
* The [[Fun Publications]] photography incorrectly shows Rodimus and Megatron with [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] rather than Divebomb.

==References==
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