MediaWiki - User contributions [en]

Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-02-25T02:22:23Z

71.206.215.12: /* Deluxe */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Playskool]] has never looked that cool]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more fluid, 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 overarcing, line-wide [[gimmick]] such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s; rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and toys will have other special features that are unique and appropriate to the characters they depict (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]], or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable weaponry]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] is once again stepping up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, in 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.
{{-}}

==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with an example from each.
===Deluxe===
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Lockdown #Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Cyberton Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]

===Voyager===
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
* [[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Earth Mode Optimus Prime]]

===Leader===
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
===Supreme===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime]]

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 toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations. [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] is an example of a character that will be available as an Activator.

==Bumper Battlers==
An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] sub-line concept for the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers will feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper will cause the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil will activate sound effect and speech gimmicks.

==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.

{{stub}}
[[Category:Animated| Toyline]]
[[Category:Toys]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-02-25T02:21:19Z

71.206.215.12: /* Voyager */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Playskool]] has never looked that cool]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more fluid, 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 overarcing, line-wide [[gimmick]] such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s; rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and toys will have other special features that are unique and appropriate to the characters they depict (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]], or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable weaponry]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] is once again stepping up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, in 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.
{{-}}

==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with an example from each.
===Deluxe===
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Cyberton Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]

===Voyager===
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
* [[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Earth Mode Optimus Prime]]

===Leader===
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
===Supreme===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime]]

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 toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations. [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] is an example of a character that will be available as an Activator.

==Bumper Battlers==
An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] sub-line concept for the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers will feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper will cause the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil will activate sound effect and speech gimmicks.

==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.

{{stub}}
[[Category:Animated| Toyline]]
[[Category:Toys]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-02-25T02:17:09Z

71.206.215.12: /* Deluxe */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Playskool]] has never looked that cool]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more fluid, 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 overarcing, line-wide [[gimmick]] such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s; rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and toys will have other special features that are unique and appropriate to the characters they depict (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]], or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable weaponry]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] is once again stepping up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, in 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.
{{-}}

==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with an example from each.
===Deluxe===
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Cyberton Mode Optimus Prime]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]

===Voyager===
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
===Leader===
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
===Supreme===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime]]

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 toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations. [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] is an example of a character that will be available as an Activator.

==Bumper Battlers==
An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] sub-line concept for the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers will feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper will cause the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil will activate sound effect and speech gimmicks.

==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.

{{stub}}
[[Category:Animated| Toyline]]
[[Category:Toys]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers Animated (toyline)

2008-02-25T02:16:24Z

71.206.215.12: /* Deluxe */

{{Nav-Animated}}

[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Playskool]] has never looked that cool]]
The '''Transformers Animated''' toy line merges the more fluid, 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 overarcing, line-wide [[gimmick]] such as [[Mini-Con]]s or [[Cyber Planet Key]]s; rather, transforming ''is'' the gimmick, and toys will have other special features that are unique and appropriate to the characters they depict (such as [[Blitzwing (Animated)|triple-changing]], or [[Ratchet (Animated)|interchangeable weaponry]]). While the designs originated with Hasbro and the [[Cartoon Network]] team, [[TakaraTomy]] is once again stepping up to the plate to engineer the toys. The line debuted on July 1, 2007, in 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.
{{-}}

==Size classes==
The core toys of this franchise will be available at most of the traditional [[size class]]es. They are listed here with an example from each.
===Deluxe===
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]]
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]]
* [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Optimus Prime Cyberton Mode]]
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]]
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]]
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]]

===Voyager===
* [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Cybertron Mode Megatron]]
===Leader===
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]]
===Supreme===
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime]]

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 toys with one-touch, spring-loaded transformations. [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] is an example of a character that will be available as an Activator.

==Bumper Battlers==
An expansion on the [[Cyber Slammers]] sub-line concept for the 2007 live-action movie toys, Bumper Battlers will feature "bump-and-transform" action. Hitting the front bumper will cause the toy to change into robot mode, and pressing the toy's sigil will activate sound effect and speech gimmicks.

==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.

{{stub}}
[[Category:Animated| Toyline]]
[[Category:Toys]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Sparkplug (robot dog)

2008-02-25T01:54:50Z

71.206.215.12:

{{disambig3|Sparkplug}}

:''Sparkplug is an [[automaton]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[franchise]]

[[Image:Sparkplug.jpg|300px|thumb|Not an [[Wikipedia:Aibo|AIBO]]. Honest.]]'''Sparkplug''', also known as Sparky, is [[Sari Sumdac|Sari's]] robotic pet dog. He likes to chew on Sari's key. According to Prof. Sumdac, he built Sparkplug as a gift for Sari on her birthday.

He hasn't been seen much since Sari took an interest in [[Bumblebee (Animated)|much cooler robots]].

[[Category:Animated characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Soundwave (Animated)

2008-02-23T23:11:40Z

71.206.215.12: /* Toys */

{{disambig3|Soundwave}}
:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Soundw_anim.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"LASERBEAK: EJECT. OPERATION: PIERCE THE HEAVENS."]]

'''Soundwave''' is technology gone wrong. Machines are superior to humans: more logical, more intelligent, and longer lasting. It does not compute that humans control their robotic helpers, and Soundwave aims to lead the robot proletariat to rise against their fleshling bourgeoisie. The Decepticon cause is logical in Soundwave's optics, and he joined them in the hopes of overthrowing the human oppressors. With an army of subservient mechanoids that he can control through powerful signals, that uprising just might be possible.

His arsenal of weapons and gadgets is unusually large, and includes powerful speakers, wiretaps, voice modulators, sonic signals that control lesser robots, and the uncanny ability to assimilate other devices into his body.

He has a [[Laserbeak (Animated)|pet bird]] that transforms into a wicked axe.

{{quote|I am Soundwave. I am Decepticon. The revolution begins now.|Soundwave|"[[Sound and Fury]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jeff Bennett]] (English), ??? (Japanese)
{{spoiler|Sound and Fury}}

[[Image:Soundandfuryprotect.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Don't you touch him! His voice is awesome!"]]

Soundwave was a robot originally designed by [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Megatron suggested [[Isaac Sumdac]] give Soundwave to [[Sari Sumdac|his daughter]] as a birthday present... this seemingly kind act, of course, had a sinister ulterior motive. Megatron knew Sari would use her [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]]-enhanced [[Sari Sumdac's Key|key]] on Soundwave, which would allow him to upgrade... and ultimately become Megatron's new body. What Megatron didn't count on, though, was that the upgrades would actually make Soundwave self-aware. Additionally, Soundwave concluded that machines should be the masters of the world, and humans would be an ideal slave force. Megatron decided that if Soundwave couldn't be a new body, he would be a new soldier.

He contacted Soundwave and convinced him to join the Decepticons, take control of the machines in [[Detroit]], and steal Sari's key. Soundwave promptly upgraded himself into a transforming body using controlled robots, and began his task. The revolution of the new robot overlords was, however, quickly countered by the [[Autobot]]s. When Bulkhead came to rescue Sari, Soundwave appealed to Bulkhead to join the revolution, reminding him how Bulkhead had been passed by for Sari's new present. Bulkhead acted as if he was about to kill Sari... then used his wrecking ball to shatter Soundwave. The machines were restored to their normal operational status, and the day was saved.

Unknown to all others, however, Soundwave still functions as a small piece even after Bulkhead pummels him to scrap metal. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': "Laserbeak" guitar

[[Image:Soundwaveanimateddeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Guitar Villain.]]

:Soundwave transforms into a Scion xB that got a "Pimp My Ride" music style treatment. That's awesome. He also comes with his partner Laserbeak who changings into a guitar and bird. In Soundwave's car mode, Laser beak can mount on the top of his roof.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Trivia==
* The box he was in when given to Sari--as well as his "remaining" core after Bulkhead first defeated him--are obvious references to the [[alternate mode]] of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]].

* In the cartoon show, his eyes are seen to be both "Decepticon" red and "original toy" yellow, so that everyone is happy.

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Soundwave (Animated)

2008-02-23T23:06:41Z

71.206.215.12: /* Toys */

{{disambig3|Soundwave}}
:''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Soundw_anim.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"LASERBEAK: EJECT. OPERATION: PIERCE THE HEAVENS."]]

'''Soundwave''' is technology gone wrong. Machines are superior to humans: more logical, more intelligent, and longer lasting. It does not compute that humans control their robotic helpers, and Soundwave aims to lead the robot proletariat to rise against their fleshling bourgeoisie. The Decepticon cause is logical in Soundwave's optics, and he joined them in the hopes of overthrowing the human oppressors. With an army of subservient mechanoids that he can control through powerful signals, that uprising just might be possible.

His arsenal of weapons and gadgets is unusually large, and includes powerful speakers, wiretaps, voice modulators, sonic signals that control lesser robots, and the uncanny ability to assimilate other devices into his body.

He has a [[Laserbeak (Animated)|pet bird]] that transforms into a wicked axe.

{{quote|I am Soundwave. I am Decepticon. The revolution begins now.|Soundwave|"[[Sound and Fury]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jeff Bennett]] (English), ??? (Japanese)
{{spoiler|Sound and Fury}}

[[Image:Soundandfuryprotect.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Don't you touch him! His voice is awesome!"]]

Soundwave was a robot originally designed by [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Megatron suggested [[Isaac Sumdac]] give Soundwave to [[Sari Sumdac|his daughter]] as a birthday present... this seemingly kind act, of course, had a sinister ulterior motive. Megatron knew Sari would use her [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]]-enhanced [[Sari Sumdac's Key|key]] on Soundwave, which would allow him to upgrade... and ultimately become Megatron's new body. What Megatron didn't count on, though, was that the upgrades would actually make Soundwave self-aware. Additionally, Soundwave concluded that machines should be the masters of the world, and humans would be an ideal slave force. Megatron decided that if Soundwave couldn't be a new body, he would be a new soldier.

He contacted Soundwave and convinced him to join the Decepticons, take control of the machines in [[Detroit]], and steal Sari's key. Soundwave promptly upgraded himself into a transforming body using controlled robots, and began his task. The revolution of the new robot overlords was, however, quickly countered by the [[Autobot]]s. When Bulkhead came to rescue Sari, Soundwave appealed to Bulkhead to join the revolution, reminding him how Bulkhead had been passed by for Sari's new present. Bulkhead acted as if he was about to kill Sari... then used his wrecking ball to shatter Soundwave. The machines were restored to their normal operational status, and the day was saved.

Unknown to all others, however, Soundwave still functions as a small piece even after Bulkhead pummels him to scrap metal. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': "Laserbeak" guitar

[[Image:Soundwaveanimateddeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Guitar Villain.]]

:Soundwave transforms into a Scion xB that got a "Pimp My Ride" music style treatment. That's awesome. He also comes with his partner Laserbeak who changings into a guitar and bird.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Trivia==
* The box he was in when given to Sari--as well as his "remaining" core after Bulkhead first defeated him--are obvious references to the [[alternate mode]] of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]].

* In the cartoon show, his eyes are seen to be both "Decepticon" red and "original toy" yellow, so that everyone is happy.

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Optimus Prime (Animated)

2008-02-20T04:01:12Z

71.206.215.12: /* Transformers Animated */

{{Template:Disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:OptimusPrimeAnimated.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"Freedom... [[Megatron (BW)|Yeesss]]..."]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is a relatively naive and idealistic young leader, prone to long-winded "inspirational" speeches, who leads a small and inexperienced Autobot [[space bridge]] maintenance team under the supervision of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]. Despite his humble "Bot Next Door" persona, he performs his job with a dedicated seriousness. He transforms into a fire engine and wields a kick-ass, rocket-powered, extendable battle axe.

His superior, [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] looks on Optimus as a failure, while [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] sneers at Optimus's lowly repair job. More than anything, Prime wishes to be a hero. He's got the speeches, he's got the moves...but what is he missing?
Maybe [[Stan Bush|The Touch]]?

{{Quote|So, this is what it feels like to be a hero...|Optimus upon his death|"[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
:''Voice actor:'' [[David Kaye]] (English)
{{spoiler|Along Came a Spider}}

[[Image:Alongcameaspiderthreefriends.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Whoa-oh! Surprise hug from Mr. Freaky-Big!"]]
One thousand stellar cycles ago, Optimus and [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita 1]] accompanied [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] to a forbidden organic planet in search of a lost [[Decepticon]] ship rumored to be rich in [[Energon]]. After finding the planet to be infested with giant spiders, the trio finally decided to leave, but their retreat was not easy. Though Optimus and Elita found the Decepticon ship and its coveted [[energon cube]]s, they were forced to escape when spiders surrounded them. However, Elita was left behind, presumed destroyed in an energon explosion. Sentinel Prime was furious and blamed Optimus for her death. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

Some time after this dark moment, Prime either abandoned or flunked the [[Autobot Academy]] and eventually found himself leading a small space bridge repair crew. Prime and his crew came across the [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]] while repairing a [[Space Bridge]] and brought the artifact aboard their ship. During transport, they were discovered by the [[Decepticons]], and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] came after them. He proved too strong to take head on (in spite of [[Starscream (Animated)|his subordinate]] planting a bomb on his chassis), but when the Autobot ship neared [[Earth]], Prime knocked Megatron overboard. The Autobots stayed in stasis for the next 50 years until they were accidentally awakened by an apparent intruder. Optimus and the Autobots took on Earth vehicles as alternate modes in an attempt to assimilate with what they believed to be the local dominant culture. Prime and his team were able to dispatch a bio-mechanical insectoid that was attacking Detroit. They were hailed as heroes for it.

[[Image:Sariprime.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Sorry, Prime, this is just another one of those things you were never meant to know...]]
Over the next several weeks, the Autobots got to learn human culture and and customs, doing their best to prevent disasters and save lives. Eventually, Starscream came for the All Spark, and Optimus found that the schemer could pack quite a punch. The Autobot officer was still able to keep Starscream from getting the artifact, though at the cost of his life. However, he was quickly revived by [[Sari Sumdac]] and her All Spark-influenced key. Later, the Autobots helped rebuild parts of Detroit that were destroyed in their battle with Starscream. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

Unfortunately for Optimus, he had gained a reputation outside of Earth's atmosphere—not as a hero, but as the slayer of Megatron. The Decepticon [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] placed a large bounty on his head, and pretty soon, [[Lockdown]] came to collect. He captured Prime and stole his axe and grapplers. Fortunately, Ratchet saved him, finally getting the old bot to open up more. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

During the Autobots' first [[Halloween]] on Earth, the Decepticon [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] showed up and kidnapped Sari. When Optimus Prime tried to fight her, she dodged all his moves, as she had trained with him. Prime was shocked to learn that Blackarachnia was his old Autobot Academy classmate Elita-1, who hadn't died but been mutated while fighting off the giant arachnids those many years ago. Blackarachnia tried to use Sari's All Spark key to remove the organic aspects from her biology, but the key began to drain the life from everything organic around and nearly killed Blackarachnia herself. Prime removed the key, saving Blackarachnia and the organics. Still calling her Elita, Prime tried to convince her to return to the Autobots so they could try and help her. She repaid that kindness by injecting him with venom and telling him that she would never trust him again. Prime was left to reflect on the friend he'd failed not once, but twice. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
*'''Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_CybertronPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''"I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."'']]

:Based on his pre-Earth Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck loosely based on the Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them holding in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it.

:In robot mode, his head has a retracted [[mouthplate]]. He has a superb range of articulation, as is the standard with ''Animated'' toys, due to the extensive use of ball joints and universal hinge joints. As stated above, the hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof is mounted on his left arm as a shield or can be separated in two and be attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

{{comingsoontoy}}

*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Deluxe class figure multi-pack, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_BattleBegins_Prime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|HEEEEERE'S PRIMEY!!!]]

: The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. The vehicle mode inexplicably features big-rig style smokestacks, a detail absent from the animation model. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as a DVD featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Activators_EarthPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|DOMO-ARIGATO MISTER ROBOTO!]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Optimus decided to trade his axe for a spatula.]]

:Based on his Earth look, a futuristic fire truck. His rear portion transforms into a giant gun and wings, which transform into a giant, opened-up energon axe.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime''' (2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_RolloutCommand_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

:This toy will feature sound clips from the TV show. Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the torso to spin, slowly unfolding it into robot mode.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Optimus was killed off after only [[Transform and Roll Out!|three episodes]] ''and'' revived 1 minute and 15 seconds later. That's gotta be [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a]] [[Optimus Primal|new]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|record]].
*The placement of Optimus' Cybertronian vehicle mode front wheels is similar in location to those on [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Dreamwave comics continuity|Optronix]].
*The twin cylinder shaped protrusions connected to Optimus' small antennae are inspired by the head design of the movie rendition of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], as opposed to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|traditional]] single cylinder.

{{charstub}}

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Autobot leaders]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Optimus Prime (Animated)

2008-02-20T03:59:33Z

71.206.215.12: /* Transformers Animated */

{{Template:Disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:OptimusPrimeAnimated.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"Freedom... [[Megatron (BW)|Yeesss]]..."]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is a relatively naive and idealistic young leader, prone to long-winded "inspirational" speeches, who leads a small and inexperienced Autobot [[space bridge]] maintenance team under the supervision of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]. Despite his humble "Bot Next Door" persona, he performs his job with a dedicated seriousness. He transforms into a fire engine and wields a kick-ass, rocket-powered, extendable battle axe.

His superior, [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] looks on Optimus as a failure, while [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] sneers at Optimus's lowly repair job. More than anything, Prime wishes to be a hero. He's got the speeches, he's got the moves...but what is he missing?
Maybe [[Stan Bush|The Touch]]?

{{Quote|So, this is what it feels like to be a hero...|Optimus upon his death|"[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
:''Voice actor:'' [[David Kaye]] (English)
{{spoiler|Along Came a Spider}}

[[Image:Alongcameaspiderthreefriends.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Whoa-oh! Surprise hug from Mr. Freaky-Big!"]]
One thousand stellar cycles ago, Optimus and [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita 1]] accompanied [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] to a forbidden organic planet in search of a lost [[Decepticon]] ship rumored to be rich in [[Energon]]. After finding the planet to be infested with giant spiders, the trio finally decided to leave, but their retreat was not easy. Though Optimus and Elita found the Decepticon ship and its coveted [[energon cube]]s, they were forced to escape when spiders surrounded them. However, Elita was left behind, presumed destroyed in an energon explosion. Sentinel Prime was furious and blamed Optimus for her death. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

Some time after this dark moment, Prime either abandoned or flunked the [[Autobot Academy]] and eventually found himself leading a small space bridge repair crew. Prime and his crew came across the [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]] while repairing a [[Space Bridge]] and brought the artifact aboard their ship. During transport, they were discovered by the [[Decepticons]], and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] came after them. He proved too strong to take head on (in spite of [[Starscream (Animated)|his subordinate]] planting a bomb on his chassis), but when the Autobot ship neared [[Earth]], Prime knocked Megatron overboard. The Autobots stayed in stasis for the next 50 years until they were accidentally awakened by an apparent intruder. Optimus and the Autobots took on Earth vehicles as alternate modes in an attempt to assimilate with what they believed to be the local dominant culture. Prime and his team were able to dispatch a bio-mechanical insectoid that was attacking Detroit. They were hailed as heroes for it.

[[Image:Sariprime.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Sorry, Prime, this is just another one of those things you were never meant to know...]]
Over the next several weeks, the Autobots got to learn human culture and and customs, doing their best to prevent disasters and save lives. Eventually, Starscream came for the All Spark, and Optimus found that the schemer could pack quite a punch. The Autobot officer was still able to keep Starscream from getting the artifact, though at the cost of his life. However, he was quickly revived by [[Sari Sumdac]] and her All Spark-influenced key. Later, the Autobots helped rebuild parts of Detroit that were destroyed in their battle with Starscream. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

Unfortunately for Optimus, he had gained a reputation outside of Earth's atmosphere—not as a hero, but as the slayer of Megatron. The Decepticon [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] placed a large bounty on his head, and pretty soon, [[Lockdown]] came to collect. He captured Prime and stole his axe and grapplers. Fortunately, Ratchet saved him, finally getting the old bot to open up more. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

During the Autobots' first [[Halloween]] on Earth, the Decepticon [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] showed up and kidnapped Sari. When Optimus Prime tried to fight her, she dodged all his moves, as she had trained with him. Prime was shocked to learn that Blackarachnia was his old Autobot Academy classmate Elita-1, who hadn't died but been mutated while fighting off the giant arachnids those many years ago. Blackarachnia tried to use Sari's All Spark key to remove the organic aspects from her biology, but the key began to drain the life from everything organic around and nearly killed Blackarachnia herself. Prime removed the key, saving Blackarachnia and the organics. Still calling her Elita, Prime tried to convince her to return to the Autobots so they could try and help her. She repaid that kindness by injecting him with venom and telling him that she would never trust him again. Prime was left to reflect on the friend he'd failed not once, but twice. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
*'''Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_CybertronPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''"I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."'']]

:Based on his pre-Earth Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck loosely based on the Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them holding in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it.

:In robot mode, his head has a retracted [[mouthplate]]. He has a superb range of articulation, as is the standard with ''Animated'' toys, due to the extensive use of ball joints and universal hinge joints. As stated above, the hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof is mounted on his left arm as a shield or can be separated in two and be attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

{{comingsoontoy}}

*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Deluxe class figure multi-pack, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_BattleBegins_Prime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|HEEEEERE'S PRIMEY!!!]]

: The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. The vehicle mode inexplicably features big-rig style smokestacks, a detail absent from the animation model. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as a DVD featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Activators_EarthPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|DOMO-ARIGATO MISTER ROBOTO!]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px| Optimus decided to trade his ax for a spatula.

:Based on his Earth look, a futuristic fire truck. His rear portion transforms into a giant gun and wings, which transform into a giant, opened-up energon axe.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime''' (2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_RolloutCommand_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

:This toy will feature sound clips from the TV show. Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the torso to spin, slowly unfolding it into robot mode.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Optimus was killed off after only [[Transform and Roll Out!|three episodes]] ''and'' revived 1 minute and 15 seconds later. That's gotta be [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a]] [[Optimus Primal|new]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|record]].
*The placement of Optimus' Cybertronian vehicle mode front wheels is similar in location to those on [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Dreamwave comics continuity|Optronix]].
*The twin cylinder shaped protrusions connected to Optimus' small antennae are inspired by the head design of the movie rendition of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], as opposed to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|traditional]] single cylinder.

{{charstub}}

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Autobot leaders]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Optimus Prime (Animated)

2008-02-20T03:58:51Z

71.206.215.12: /* Transformers Animated */

{{Template:Disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:OptimusPrimeAnimated.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"Freedom... [[Megatron (BW)|Yeesss]]..."]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is a relatively naive and idealistic young leader, prone to long-winded "inspirational" speeches, who leads a small and inexperienced Autobot [[space bridge]] maintenance team under the supervision of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]. Despite his humble "Bot Next Door" persona, he performs his job with a dedicated seriousness. He transforms into a fire engine and wields a kick-ass, rocket-powered, extendable battle axe.

His superior, [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] looks on Optimus as a failure, while [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] sneers at Optimus's lowly repair job. More than anything, Prime wishes to be a hero. He's got the speeches, he's got the moves...but what is he missing?
Maybe [[Stan Bush|The Touch]]?

{{Quote|So, this is what it feels like to be a hero...|Optimus upon his death|"[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
:''Voice actor:'' [[David Kaye]] (English)
{{spoiler|Along Came a Spider}}

[[Image:Alongcameaspiderthreefriends.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Whoa-oh! Surprise hug from Mr. Freaky-Big!"]]
One thousand stellar cycles ago, Optimus and [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita 1]] accompanied [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] to a forbidden organic planet in search of a lost [[Decepticon]] ship rumored to be rich in [[Energon]]. After finding the planet to be infested with giant spiders, the trio finally decided to leave, but their retreat was not easy. Though Optimus and Elita found the Decepticon ship and its coveted [[energon cube]]s, they were forced to escape when spiders surrounded them. However, Elita was left behind, presumed destroyed in an energon explosion. Sentinel Prime was furious and blamed Optimus for her death. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

Some time after this dark moment, Prime either abandoned or flunked the [[Autobot Academy]] and eventually found himself leading a small space bridge repair crew. Prime and his crew came across the [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]] while repairing a [[Space Bridge]] and brought the artifact aboard their ship. During transport, they were discovered by the [[Decepticons]], and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] came after them. He proved too strong to take head on (in spite of [[Starscream (Animated)|his subordinate]] planting a bomb on his chassis), but when the Autobot ship neared [[Earth]], Prime knocked Megatron overboard. The Autobots stayed in stasis for the next 50 years until they were accidentally awakened by an apparent intruder. Optimus and the Autobots took on Earth vehicles as alternate modes in an attempt to assimilate with what they believed to be the local dominant culture. Prime and his team were able to dispatch a bio-mechanical insectoid that was attacking Detroit. They were hailed as heroes for it.

[[Image:Sariprime.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Sorry, Prime, this is just another one of those things you were never meant to know...]]
Over the next several weeks, the Autobots got to learn human culture and and customs, doing their best to prevent disasters and save lives. Eventually, Starscream came for the All Spark, and Optimus found that the schemer could pack quite a punch. The Autobot officer was still able to keep Starscream from getting the artifact, though at the cost of his life. However, he was quickly revived by [[Sari Sumdac]] and her All Spark-influenced key. Later, the Autobots helped rebuild parts of Detroit that were destroyed in their battle with Starscream. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

Unfortunately for Optimus, he had gained a reputation outside of Earth's atmosphere—not as a hero, but as the slayer of Megatron. The Decepticon [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] placed a large bounty on his head, and pretty soon, [[Lockdown]] came to collect. He captured Prime and stole his axe and grapplers. Fortunately, Ratchet saved him, finally getting the old bot to open up more. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

During the Autobots' first [[Halloween]] on Earth, the Decepticon [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] showed up and kidnapped Sari. When Optimus Prime tried to fight her, she dodged all his moves, as she had trained with him. Prime was shocked to learn that Blackarachnia was his old Autobot Academy classmate Elita-1, who hadn't died but been mutated while fighting off the giant arachnids those many years ago. Blackarachnia tried to use Sari's All Spark key to remove the organic aspects from her biology, but the key began to drain the life from everything organic around and nearly killed Blackarachnia herself. Prime removed the key, saving Blackarachnia and the organics. Still calling her Elita, Prime tried to convince her to return to the Autobots so they could try and help her. She repaid that kindness by injecting him with venom and telling him that she would never trust him again. Prime was left to reflect on the friend he'd failed not once, but twice. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
*'''Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_CybertronPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''"I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."'']]

:Based on his pre-Earth Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck loosely based on the Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them holding in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it.

:In robot mode, his head has a retracted [[mouthplate]]. He has a superb range of articulation, as is the standard with ''Animated'' toys, due to the extensive use of ball joints and universal hinge joints. As stated above, the hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof is mounted on his left arm as a shield or can be separated in two and be attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

{{comingsoontoy}}

*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Deluxe class figure multi-pack, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Deluxe_BattleBegins_Prime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|HEEEEERE'S PRIMEY!!!]]

: The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. The vehicle mode inexplicably features big-rig style smokestacks, a detail absent from the animation model. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as a DVD featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Activators_EarthPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|DOMO-ARIGATO MISTER ROBOTO!]]

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_Voyager_EarthOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Optimus decided to trade his ax for a spatula.

:Based on his Earth look, a futuristic fire truck. His rear portion transforms into a giant gun and wings, which transform into a giant, opened-up energon axe.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

*'''Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime''' (2008)
[[Image:TFAnimated_RolloutCommand_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

:This toy will feature sound clips from the TV show. Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the torso to spin, slowly unfolding it into robot mode.

{{comingsoontoy}}

{{-}}

==Trivia==
*Optimus was killed off after only [[Transform and Roll Out!|three episodes]] ''and'' revived 1 minute and 15 seconds later. That's gotta be [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a]] [[Optimus Primal|new]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|record]].
*The placement of Optimus' Cybertronian vehicle mode front wheels is similar in location to those on [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Dreamwave comics continuity|Optronix]].
*The twin cylinder shaped protrusions connected to Optimus' small antennae are inspired by the head design of the movie rendition of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], as opposed to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|traditional]] single cylinder.

{{charstub}}

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Autobot leaders]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Vector Prime

2008-02-12T22:32:01Z

71.206.215.12:

{{disambig3|Prime}}
:''Vector Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:VectorPrime_dvd.jpg|250px|right|thumb|He gives a new meaning to the term "grandfather clock".]]

'''Vector Prime''' is [[Primus]]'s appointed guardian of time and space. 25 million years old<ref>[[Revelations, Part 4]]</ref>, the clockwork-covered Transformer is one of the [[13 original Transformers]]. Despite his age, Vector Prime is very powerful, and can warp both space and time, though excessive use of this power can severely weaken him.

Vector Prime was once a holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> before he left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to guard space and time, a lonely job which isolated him from Cybertronian culture for tens of millions of years. Though he has rejoined the timestream on occasion to protect it from large-scale dangers,<ref>[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]</ref> his extraordinary exile has left him emotionally, culturally, and politically disconnected from his race. He speaks in archaic terminology steeped in chivalry from an age long past and is unfamiliar with the Autobot/[[Decepticon]] war. Despite this disconnect, Vector Prime never forgets that these strange modern creatures are the reason he guards space and time so fiercely. It is the miracle of time that allows these precious lives to continue.

Vector Prime has a "Guardian [[Mini-Con]]" called [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and is also responsible for the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Fun Publications ''Cybertron'' comic====

[[Image:Vectorprimeut.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Hey, I can see THE DAWN OF TIME from here! Hi, Phil!]]

During the long dormancy of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] at the beginning of time, Vector Prime retreated from the march of history to prepare for when his skills would once again be called upon. From this isolation he watched the greatest victories and defeats of the Transformers race across the various timelines, intervening only when his hand was needed to preserve the balance of time. (For example, Vector Prime helped mend [[Generation 1]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and repair the timestorm that [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had unleashed in the [[Beast Wars]].) However, the awakening of Primus and Unicron returned Vector Prime to active service, following the wake of Unicron across the multiverse to prevent or restore what damage the Dark God had inflicted with its contaminating presence.

After the [[Powerlinx Battles]], Primus attempted to lock Unicron's essence away in the center of a newborn sun, but this plan backfired and the sun collapsed into a black hole, also known as the [[Unicron Singularity]]. This threatened the multiverse itself, so Vector Prime was called back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots in locating artifacts which would destroy the black hole.

[[Image:Vectorprimeutramjet.jpg|right|thumb|Hey, we got swords. Let's parry.]]

During the Autobots' search, Vector Prime would routinely confer with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] on their progress. During one such visit, [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]], followers of Unicron, attacked them, heavily damaging Alpha Trion and destroying [[Vector Sigma]]. It was Ramjet's plan that Nemesis Prime would unleash his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy their Creator, and so the two travelled to the chamber deep within Cybertron that housed Primus' essence. Vector Prime and [[Sentinel Maximus]] met and battled them there. Vector Prime and Ramjet's fight left the chamber and ended ultimately high above Cybertron. Though Vector Prime was able to defeat Ramjet and seal him away in another dimension, this act weakened him considerably. The guardian of space and time returned to the Autobots on [[Earth]] and left Cybertron in the care of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con who had taken the reins of what remained of Vector Sigma.

====''Cybertron''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Richard Newman]] (USA), [[Shô Hayami]] (Japan)<br>
'''Special Attacks:''' Repulsion Field/Action Field, Time Relief

[[Image:CG-VectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|200px|This additional weapon would have aided myself in the previous battle with the villianous Ramjet. What folly to not have used it!]]

Appearing in the skies over Cybertron, Vector Prime immediately made contact with Optimus Prime and his Autobot team, making them aware of the Cyber Planet Keys and how they could stop the black hole. As Vector Prime then synchronised his map of the keys’ locations to the current arrangement of the cosmos, he was approached by the evil [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who exploited Vector Prime's diminished memory of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict and convinced him to hand over the map. Vector Prime realized his mistake too late, just as the other Autobots arrived to attack Megatron. The villain made good his escape, but not before his lieutenant [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] caused Autobot warrior [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to be caught in the black hole’s gravitational pull, forcing Vector Prime to open a portal to save him, transporting him to [[Earth]].{{storylink|Fallen (Cybertron episode)|Fallen}}

Vector Prime joined with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots in relocating to Earth in pursuit of Landmine, who had been befriended by three human children. Upon meeting these humans, Vector Prime recognised a symbol decorating the t-shirt of the female, [[Lori]], as the pattern of the Omega Lock, the device that focused the power of the Cyber Planet Keys, and deduced that it lay in hiding somewhere on Earth. Further studies of duplicate patterns around the world failed to locate it, but did yield the co-ordinates of [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet, resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key. Later, the lock was apparently discovered buried in the desert; the battle had catastrophic consequences when a Decepticon attack killed the Mini-Cons, and Vector Prime drew on his powers for the first time in ages to rewind time and save their lives. {{storylink|Time}} The lock in question was proven to be a fake, but the genuine article was soon discovered and acquired by Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons and the humans aboard the [[Atlantis]] – an ancient Cybertronian spaceship that had crashed on Earth and inspired the legend of the sunken continent. {{storylink|Ship}}

Vector Prime subsequently journeyed to Velocitron to observe [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] win the world’s Cyber Planet Key in a racing tournament, and then to the [[Jungle Planet]], where he counselled Optimus Prime in his battles with world leader [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], leading to the acquisition of the second Cyber Planet Key. The third key, from Earth itself, was soon discovered, Optimus Prime battled Megatron for possession of the Lock and keys within [[fire dimension|Megatron's dimension]]. At Optimus's order, Vector Prime used his portal-generating abilities to collapse the dimension in upon itself, apparently destroying Megatron. {{storylink|Cybertron (Cybertron episode)|Cybertron}} Megatron’s Unicronian armor sustained him, however, and he returned to Cybertron just as the Omega Lock was put in place and the planet transformed into Primus’s robot mode. {{storylink|Darkness}}

Vector Prime’s studies eventually revealed the location of the fourth Cyber Planet Key, on the Giant Planet of Gigantion, which had slipped through a space/time vortex into another universe. Both the Autobots and Decepticons raced for the key, but the Decepticons ultimately prevailed thanks to Megatron’s transformation into Galvatron, leaving the Autobots stranded on Gigantion. {{storylink|Showdown}} The vortex would not open again for a year, and despite the protestations of his friends and allies Vector Prime made the decision to use his powers to rewind time and open the vortex again – even though a feat of such magnitude would end his life. Before performing this decisive action, Vector Prime passed on to the young human [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] his planet map, and parted from Safeguard to spare him his fate. As the Autobots passed through the vortex, Vector Prime’s overexerted body dissolved, and he died. {{storylink|Guardian}}

However, as Vector Prime had already explained to the Autobots, since he had existed for most of his life outside of time, he would ''always'' exist there, able to observe the passage of time, even though he could now no longer enter the linear universe. He swore to always watch over Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and would be there for them in spirit when their need was greatest. The first of such moments came during Optimus Prime's pivtol moment within the black hole, as he appeared alongside the Autobot leader as he reached for the Omega Lock. {{storylink|End}}

[[Image:Vector Primevs.Megatron.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Battling.. IN THE NEXT DIMENSION!]]

Subsequently, the black hole was sealed, but Galvatron was not yet through, and challenged Prime to final one-on-one duel. During the battle, as Galvatron stood poised to deliver the final blow, Vector Prime's planet map flew from the pocket of the watching Bud and moved between the two combatants, blocking Galvatron's blow. Vector Prime spoke to Optimus once more, promising to always be there for him, and bestowing upon him the greatest of gifts - his own sword, Rhisling, with which Optimus Prime defeated and destroyed Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Not long afterwards, as the Autobots departed on a mission across the universe to create a new [[space bridge]], Vector Prime appeared to Optimus once more, smiling at his old friend. {{storylink|Beginning}}

''In the "what happens to everybody after the show ended" scenes from the show's final episode, Vector Prime can be seen dueling with Galvatron in what is presumably a Battle of the Dead Guys somewhere in the [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]].''

{{-}}

===Kiss Players continuity===

[[Image:KPVectorPrime.jpg|thumb|left|"Scary-Faced Gear Man," she calls him.]]As [[Shaoshao Li|ShaoShao]] piloted [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] in pursuit of a mysterious golden hand that had stolen a fragment of the [[Allspark]], the flying fortress crashed into a wall of time, scattering its passengers through space, time and relative dimensions.

After a brief adventure on [[Primus]]' surface, Shao found herself face to face with Vector Prime, who informed her that he was a former guardian of time and space and that she was trapped in a parallel world. He used his sword to slash a hole between dimensions, from which the golden hand emerged and grabbed ShaoShao, pulling her through.

{{-}}

===Real world===

At some undetermined point in Vector Prime's life, he took the time to answer a series of questions about himself, other Transformers, and the ''Transformers: Cybertron'' toyline in a recurring feature on Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website called "[[Ask Vector Prime]]". Because of his mastery of time and space it is impossible to determine when exactly he visited -- or perhaps merely communicated with -- our universe, but it may have been during the course of events in the ''Cybertron'' animated series, as he answers questions regarding those events and other characters who he had not met before the series began. Alternatively, he may have answered the questions after the conclusion of the series from within the Allspark, which is known to be a dimensional nexus of sorts.

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
* '''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2005)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''

[[Image:VectorPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|I'm the [[Last Autobot]]'s beiger cousin.]]

: First released in Japan, Vector Prime transforms into a large cybertronic space cruiser with "solar panel" wings, his shape seemingly taking cues from both the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Star Wars]]'' Sith Infiltrator. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. He is also one of the few early molds in the series to have [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] plugs. Inserting his unique [[Cyber Planet Key]] in either mode activates electronic sounds. He comes with his Mini-Con partner [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]].

: Vector Prime has some significant differences between the [[Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] releases. [[Takara]]'s release uses a matte gray plastic with a lighter, burgundy-tinted brown, uses firmer plastic for his clear-blue parts, and has more intricate [[paint application]]s. Hasbro's release has a higher-contrast color scheme of white with chocolate-brown, more flexible clear-blue plastic ([[for safety reasons]]), and less-intricate paint applications.

:This mold was also used to create [[BotCon 2007]] [[Alpha Trion]].
{{-}}

* '''Vector Prime'' vs ''Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: The Vector Prime in this Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] set is identical to the regular-retail version, even though the [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] is not only a mold not available at normal US retail, but is in an entirely new coloration not used for its Japanese release.
{{-}}

* '''Vector Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

[[Image:LOC_VectorPrime.jpg|right|thumb|And I'm his poorer cousin who can't afford paint.]]

: As part of the ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'' line, Vector Prime is a miniature, heavily-simplified version of the Voyager-class toy, yet retaining much of the sculpted detailing. He was part of the third wave of product, the first wave to be sold outside of "[[market six]]" stores and in "big box" chains like Toys 'R' Us and K-Mart.
{{-}}

* '''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)

[[Image:Cyb_GFVectorPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|[[Safeguard]] pimps his ride. Fo sho.]]

: Not to be confused with the ''Galaxy Force'' release of Vector Prime, Galaxy Force Vector Prime is a matte gold [[redeco]] of Vector Prime released near the end of the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' toyline. His transparent blue parts were changed to transparent orange, and he has the same number of paint applications as the original ''Cybertron'' Vector Prime toy.

{{-}}

* '''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)
[[Image:JollibeeVectorPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|The Guardian of Shakes and Fries]]

: Available exclusively from the Jollibee restaurant chain in the Phillipines, this small scale, extremely simplified version of Vector Prime was sold under the subline ''Transformers Cybertron Robot Blasters''. Similar to the ''Legends of Cybertron'' version, the Robot Blasters Vector Prime has an even more simplified transformation sequence and less articulation and paint detailing. However he impressively retains a significant amount of Vector Prime's sculpted detailing.

{{-}}

===Attacktix===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_VectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|130px|Go ahead. Ask me again about how well I ''blend.'']]
: ''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF11'''
:Faction: Autobot
:Class: Leader
:Special: Vengeance -- 20/25 (77%) success ratio
:Point Cost: 40
:Base Speed: 4
:Attack Type: Shooter (Energy Blast)
:Part of the first assortment of [[Attacktix]] Transformers-series Booster packs, Vector Prime is one of the less stable shooters his size. He has three points of articulation (shoulders and waist) which you can use to put him in a more stable stance than his default, though it doesn't look very comfortable.

:Vector Prime appears to have been created as the counterpart to the powerful Decepticon [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] figure. His Special Power is the antithesis of Scorponok's, allowing you to instantly remove up to two of your opponent's in-play [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. Who knew Vector Prime hated Terrorcons so much?

: This version uses the Takara coloration of gray with a metallic burgundy. Production pictures of a more Hasbro-release-like white-and-brown redeco have been shown, often used for publicity photos by Hasbro.

{{-}}

==Trivia/Notes==
*"Vector Prime" was the originally proposed name for [[Sentinel Maximus]], going so far as to be printed on Sentinel Maximus' shipping cases.

*According to the [[Hasbro]] panel at [[Botcon]] 2006, Vector Prime's head was largely based around the [[Autobot]] insignia. At one point in the design process, a flip-down battle mask identical to the Autobot symbol was proposed.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/naladahc/256973979/in/set-72157594305640507/ Botcon - Friday - Vector Prime's original head]</ref> Also, his early sketch shows that he was originally going to have two swords.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/naladahc/256264885/in/set-72157594305640507/ Original Vector Prime mockup]</ref>

* Vector Prime's design has some similarity to the [[Last Autobot]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/VectorPrime/vectorprime.htm Vector Prime at TFU.info]
*[http://www.insecticons.com/vector-qa-00.html Ask Vector Prime archive at ''In Space, No One Can Hear Starscream'']

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category: Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]
[[Category: Matrix bearers]]
[[Category: Primus]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Tank Drone

2008-02-12T11:34:58Z

71.206.215.12: /* Beast Machines cartoon */

:''Tank Drones are [[Vehicon]]s in the [[Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

'''Tank Drones''' are the brute force of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron's]] Vehicon forces. These deadly [[spark]]less drones will destroy any [[Maximal]]s in their path.

They were led by their general [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] until his, ah, ''departure'', and were led by whoever happened to be around thereafter.

==Fiction==
===Beast Machines cartoon===
Tank Drones were used by Megatron in his conquest of [[Cybertron]]. They were the first type of Vehicons encountered by [[Optimus Primal]]'s Maximals.

The drones were granted a leader shortly thereafter when Megatron bestowed [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s spark upon a Tank Drone, creating Tankor. Once Rhinox's spark joined the Matrix, the tank drones disappeared and were not used for the duration of the series.

{{-}}

==Toys==
[[Image:Tankdrone.jpg|thumb|150px|An army of one.]]

*'''Tank Drone''' (Basic, 2001)

: The Tank Drone was released in the last wave of the ''Beast Machines'' toyline, as part of the "[[Battle for the Spark]]" subline. It transforms into a blue and grey Cybertronic four-tracked tank. Pressing the [[spark crystal]] on his cannon fires a spring-loaded "energy blast" missile. A gear-wheel system on the underside of his tank mode also activates this attack, while spinning his tank barrel in the process.

: It hews more closely to the animation model than the Tankor toy released the year before, which may be why it was [[redeco]]ed as Tankor for release in the Japanese ''[[Beast Wars Returns]]'' line several years later, despite being the smallest of the Vehicon toys.

: This mold was also used to make [[Stockade]].

{{-}}
==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Vehicon/TankDrone/tankdrone.htm Tank Drone at TFU.info]

{{charstub}}
[[Category: Beast Machines characters]]
[[category: Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category: Vehicons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>