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Powerdive

2012-08-24T02:14:51Z

72.225.204.231: /* Generations */

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

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'''Powerdive''' can detect an [[Autobot]] from a hundred miles away, giving him ample opportunity to figure the best approach to take them by surprise and take them apart with his flying rotor blades. A heavily-armed warrior, Powerdive can rain down death on his opponents, or engage them in close combat. Either way, he is a no-nonsense fighter, ready and able to brutally tear through any obstacle.

He is also known as '''Blade'''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic===
Powerdive was one of several new warriors created by the Decepticons after their defeat on [[Klo]]. While [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] designed these new warriors and conceived the plan of stealing the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], it was [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who actually carried out the plot. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} Powerdive leapt into action alongside his fellow [[Rotor Force]] and [[Laser Rod]] members on [[Tykos]], moon of [[E'brutoc]], in order to acquire the metal-reinforcing gas known as [[rheanimum]]. The Decepticons ripped through the opposition and took the gas for themselves. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

Despite their new powers, Powerdive and his ilk did little to turn the tide against the G2 [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]], and so Megatron was forced to make an alliance with the Autobots for mutual preservation. Powerdive made several appearances among the unified army, and was present for the final conflict on Earth with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

===''Wings Universe''===
Powerdive was part of the "second generation" of Transformers created on [[Earth]], and when this generation began fighting amongst themselves just like the previous one, he joined [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s Decepticon Syndicate. He participated in the attack on the [[Large Hadron Collider]], fighting in the skies alongside [[Skyjack]] and some [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]. When the Autobots attacked, Powerdive and [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] battled against [[Manta Ray (G2)|Manta Ray]] and [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]], and may have developed rotor powers after all four were exposed to [[forestonite]] gas. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2-toy_Powerdive.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Comes with cherry or licorice-flavored rotors.]]
*'''Powerdive''' (Rotor Force, 1994)
**''Accessories'': Helicopter rotor, 2 rotor discs

: Powerdive transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Boeing-McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache assault helicopter]]. As a [[Rotor Force]] toy, his hand-wound rotor assembly can launch plastic flying discs in vehicle and robot mode; the prop/engine portion becoming a hand-held weapon for robot mode.

: He came with two rotor discs, in case you lost one (considering how well they fly, good idea). Early releases of Powerdive and his partner [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] came with black-plastic rotor discs, but this was changed to red after a short while. The black-rotor version is much more uncommon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Powerdive/powerdive.htm More information on Powerdive at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Powerdive.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Powerdive''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Accessories'': 2 gatling guns

: ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Powerdive is a dark-green, red, purple, and gold [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]] with the [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pre-tool]]ed alternate head, transforming into a World War II-era fighter resembling a [[wikipedia:Lockheed P-38 Lightning|P-38 Lightning]] with painted shark deco around his cockpit and "'''<DC'''" [[tampograph]]ed on the front, and features propellers which are geared to spin if you press the engines down. In robot mode, he features a flip-down battle mask, is armed with two non-firing gatling guns which can mount on his hip guards/small front wings via [[5mm post]], and the propellers on his forearms can be swung down to function as "spinning blade weapons." Powerdive's battle mask resembles a modern fighter pilot's flight helmet with a visor and flight mask (which, coincidentally, resembles Powerdive's original visor), and the lenses of the goggles are made of a translucent red plastic, allowing one to see Powerdive's eyes when the mask is down, as lowering the mask reveals much more of the translucent plastic on the back of his head, allowing the [[light-piping]] to shine through more.

:With the cockpit shell halves splitting open and forming the wings, at the same time revealing the thruster attached underneath the "main" cockpit body, which is then flipped down, the cockpit [[kibble]] on his back actually turns into a ''jet-pack''.

:Powerdive was developed for and originally [[exclusive]]ly released in mainland Asian markets, but he and (most of) the others were later picked up by [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] for US release.

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==Notes==
* ''Transformers Generation 2'' #7 and #12 misspell his name as "Powerdrive".

[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Skyquake (Prime)

2012-07-16T06:29:02Z

72.225.204.231: /* Prime */

{{disambig3|Skyquake}}
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:''Skyquake is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:SkyquakePrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Ain't he unglamorous?]]
'''Skyquake'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s loyalties are unlikely to be questioned anytime soon. A Decepticon guardian sent to protect Earth's energon stocks, he is completely loyal to Megatron. He will not only obey every order, he will follow them until Megatron says otherwise, regardless of the passage of time. He also possesses a rather short temper and is not beyond backhanding anyone who frustrates him (including superior officers).

His split-[[Spark]] [[twin]] brother is [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]].

{{quote|It will be a shame to crush you, [[Bumblebee (Prime)|bug]], but it is my duty.|Skyquake|"[[Masters and Students]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Green]] (English), [[Frank Welker]] (English, "Shadowzone")|[[Masami Iwasaki]] (Japanese), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish)}}
[[Image:Masters&Students-MyLittleFriend.jpg|thumb|250px|left|"Now is coward-killing time!"]]

[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] considered Skyquake a brother, as they were twins, and shared a split spark, allowing them to sense each other, even across the galaxy. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}}

Millennia ago, during the great war, [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] tasked Skyquake with assassinating [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] at the [[Battle of Technahar]] but Skyquake failed to carry out his mission. He was later one of a number of Decepticon guardians sent to Earth by Megatron when the planet was seeded with Energon.

In the modern era, he was sought out by [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]], who needed a strong presence to inspire [[Vehicon (Prime)|his troops]] into believing his reign would be a successful one. However, Skyquake was less amiable to the idea, firmly announcing both his loyalty to Megatron and his lack of faith in Starscream's claims of Megatron's death. Before the pair came to blows, Optimus and [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] appeared on the scene. Skyquake reminded Prime of their encounter during the Battle of Technar, but Optimus still offered both Decepticons a chance at peace. Starscream showed some interest, as long as Optimus bowed to him, causing a frustrated Skyquake to belt him aside and attack Prime. Bumblebee threw himself into the fray but proved more of a distraction than anything else. He did manage to buy Optimus the time to realize Skyquake still lacked a [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]].[[Image:Masters&Students-SkyquakeDeceased.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I'm okay.]] Using the canyon they were battling in to their advantage, the Autobots managed to corner Skyquake. Unfortunately, [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] appeared in a high-tech military jet, which Skyquake immediately [[Scanning|scanned]].

Skyquake quickly dominated the battle until Bumblebee threw himself on the jet and, as Skyquake tried to shake him off, ripped out his internals. Bumblebee jumped onto Fowler's plane as a heavily-injured Skyquake crashed into the ground. After Skyquake closed his optics for possibly one last time, Prime sadly noted how things might have been different, before burying the Decepticon. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

[[Image:Shadowzone-alone.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I am not ''burned'', just ''scorched.'' Wait...]]
Some time later, Starscream attempted to resurrect Skyquake using the chunk of [[Dark Energon]] that he ripped from Megatron's chest. It worked, and Skyquake rose as a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|zombie]], however a [[GroundBridge]] incident transported him to a strange alternate dimension along with the Autobots' human friends [[Miko Nakadai]], [[Jack Darby]] and [[Raf Esquivel]]. After discovering that he couldn't harm the Autobots, who were still in the real world, Skyquake began pursuing the three kids. They managed to find Starscream's arm, left behind during the battle, and used it to shoot Skyquake. This merely resulted in his arm coming off and chasing them. It followed them back through a rescue portal created by [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] and briefly assaulted Starscream before he shook it loose. It ran after him again but Starscream GroundBridged himself away. The rest of Skyquake continued to roam the [[shadowzone (dimension)|shadowzone]] and made a vain attempt to repair himself with Starscream's lost arm. {{Storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

Megatron wasn't happy about Starscream using the Dark Energon shard that was previously merged with his Spark to bring Skyquake back, among other things. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] sensed his brother's emergence from stasis and later death. When [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] confirmed his loss, Dreadwing swore the Autobots would pay for offlining his brother. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}}

Later Starscream encountered Dreadwing at the Antarctic, but at first mistook him for Skyquake, before Dreadwing corrected him. When Starscream obtained the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], he prepared to reunite Dreadwing with his twin before getting blown underneath the ice. Optimus Prime then showed his remorse on his part for Skyquake's death and gave his brother the same offer, to which the Decepticon refused. {{storylink|Triangulation}}
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==Toys==
===Prime===
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[[Image:Primetoy-SkyquakeVoyager.jpg|thumb|right|300px|What was that, Sandvich? "Kill them all"? Good idea! Hahahaha!]]
*'''Skyquake''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, sword

:Skyquake transforms into a modified [[Wikipedia: F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II]].

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[[Image:Primetoy-SkyquakeCyberverse.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Step 6: Wield a fist of iron!]]
*'''Skyquake''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012?)
**''Accessories:'' Cannon

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==Notes==
* It's a lucky thing Agent Fowler provided a jet with arm and leg kibble underneath for Skyquake to scan!
* While crash-landings have rarely been fatal to [[Transformer]]s in past series, ''Prime'' executive producer [[Jeff Kline]] has stated that "When we kill a character, we kill a character."<ref>[http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/36193/transformers-prime-premiere-report-and-video-clip-plus-season-two-confirmation ToonZone.net summary of a Q&A session with the ''Prime'' creative team]</ref>
* Coincidentally, both Skyquake and Dreadwing were introduced in the 6th episode of their respective seasons.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skyquake''' (スカイクエイク ''Sukaikueiku'')

==References==
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[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Zombies]]

Triage (episode)

2012-05-21T00:46:37Z

72.225.204.231: /* Notes */

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|next=Toxicity
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|title="Triage"
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'''During the third relic hunt, Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one-of-a-kind opportunity when Soundwave's Deployer is disabled.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] rendezvous with [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] in a wooded area to search for the third of four relics. Though Wheeljack rubs Ratchet up the wrong way, they take off in the ''[[Jackhammer (Prime)|Jackhammer]]'' to find the relic and soon pick up [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] as company. After Wheeljack dogfights with Soundwave for a few minutes, Soundwave releases [[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] to take over the attack on the ship. Wheeljack is more than happy to chase Laserbeak instead, though as they chase the drone, it almost causes them to hit the side of a mountain, much to Ratchet's panic. He finally scores a hit on Laserbeak, but as it goes down, a random shot hits the ''Jackhammer'', bringing the ship down as well.

Ratchet is keen to resume the search for the relic, but Wheeljack spots the downed Laserbeak. They examine it, and Wheeljack hits on the idea of planting a grenade in it to provide the Decepticons with a surprise. It gives Ratchet a better idea—implanting a virus to get them access to the ''[[Trypticon (Prime)|Nemesis]]'' computer and uplift the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] database. He contacts base and asks [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] to prepare a virus. At Raf's suggestion, they implant a grenade into Laserbeak as well to provide a decoy that the Decepticons will find and throw them off the scent of the virus. Wheeljack leaves Ratchet to find Soundwave so he can buy Ratchet time.

Meanwhile, Soundwave has located the relic, the [[Resonance Blaster]], and dug it up. Wheeljack quickly locates him and attacks. They trade blows until Soundwave relieves Wheeljack of a sword and uses his tentacles to throw the Autobot around. Wheeljack manages to use Soundwave's tentacles against each other and cracks the Decepticon's visor with his head. They go flying off the cliff, but Wheeljack finally has Soundwave at his mercy, at least until Soundwave grabs the Resonance Blaster with a tentacle and uses it on Wheeljack. Wheeljack succumbs to the weapon's effects.

Ratchet and Raf begin uploading the virus into Laserbeak, but as they need it online to do so, the drone activates and tries to fly off, forcing Ratchet to hold it down. Soundwave is about to finish off Wheeljack when he detects activity from Laserbeak and heads off to investigate. Wheeljack has time to warn Ratchet before falling unconscious, and the virus download finishes in time for Ratchet to hide before Soundwave arrives. After some tense moments, the Decepticon picks up Laserbeak, but appears to be alerted to Ratchet. Soundwave's tentacles venture into Ratchet's hiding place, but as it turns out they're merely after a lost piece of Laserbeak. Having retrieved it, Soundwave heads off back to the ''Nemesis''. Ratchet, unable to raise Wheeljack, goes to help his comrade.

[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] is happy with Soundwave's find, though disappointed at [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] and [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s performance. Megatron has Knock Out examine Laserbeak and they find the grenade which Knock Out disposes of (after some initial panic). Soundwave returns to working on the Iacon database.

Returning to the ''Jackhammer'', Ratchet calls for a [[GroundBridge]], having forged a mutual respect with Wheeljack. He bridges back to base, where the computers are busily downloading the Iacon database. A short time later, Raf reports that [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] is returning to base, but as they open the GroundBridge, Bulkhead comes flying through, his back smoking.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (1)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (2)
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (11)

|c2=
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] (4)
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (7)
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] (8)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (9)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (10)

|c3=
* [[William Fowler]] (5)
* [[Raf Esquivel]] (6)
}}

==Quotes==
“I'll be sure to be on my best behavior, Doc." 
"Please don't call me 'Doc'." 
"Whatever you say, Sunshine." 
:—'''Wheeljack''' pulls out a rather unfitting nickname for '''Ratchet'''. 

"Wait a minute, a grenade inside of Laserbeak, inside of Soundwave? Like a turducken!" 
"I'm sorry?" 
"It's a turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a... never mind." 
:—'''Raf''' fails to enlighten '''Ratchet'''. 

Any last words? Oh, that's right, your the silent type.

:-Wheeljack remembers only too late that Soundwave ISN'T going to say anything.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* After Soundwave's face lens is cracked by Wheeljack, the cracks disappear and reappear at various times.

===Continuity notes===
* This episode happens concurrently with the previous two and the following one. Knock Out returns from his mission in "[[Tunnel Vision]]", which was a failure, and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] has already returned after losing the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] to Starscream in "[[Triangulation]]". On the Autobot side of things, Bulkhead returns from his mission, which takes place in the [[Toxicity|following episode]], diving through the GroundBridge with severe damage to his back.

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* For those who are wondering, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turducken turducken is real.]

===Trivia===
* Laserbeak is named for the first time in-series.
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[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Triage (episode)

2012-05-21T00:46:23Z

72.225.204.231: The "thing" he flipped out was the Resonance Blaster.

Kamchatka Peninsula

2012-04-04T06:29:48Z

72.225.204.231:

[[Image:OperationBreakdown-Kamchatkavolcano.jpg|thumb|300px|50,000 people used to live-- wait, wrong country.]]
The '''Kamchatka Peninsula''' is a region in east [[Russia]], known for its volcanic activity.

==Fiction==
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
[[Image:Hm26 weak spot.jpg|left|thumb]]
The volcanoes of the Kamchatka Peninsula were targeted by [[Decepticon]] leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] as part of his plan to crack the [[Earth]] in half by causing every volcano on the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]] to simultaneously erupt. It was on Kamchatka that the Autobots caught up to Scorponok and battle erupted, but [[Autobot]] leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] could do little in the fight, since his battleship was depleted of energy. The tables turned when Scorponok hurled Fortress's battleship into the molten heart of one of the peninsula's volcanoes, allowing him to absorb some of the energy from its magma, repowering the ship and allowing Fortress to combine with it into Fortress Maximus. At that moment, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] arrived from [[Athenia]] with the news that he had deduced the location of Scorponok's weak spot—the Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest—and Fortress Maximus ended the battle by puncturing it with his [[Master Sword]] and forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}
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===''Prime'' cartoon===
[[Image:OperationBreakdown-Kamchatka.jpg|thumb|250px|On weekends they host [[Wikipedia: Tom Clancy|Tom Clancy]] games.]]
Requiring a [[Transformer]], [[MECH]] used an energon signal to lure [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] to the deserted Kamchatka Peninsula, long since abandoned by humans following a volcanic eruption there twenty years prior. The two enemies fought in a ghost town until Breakdown prevailed and was set upon by [[Silas]]'s men. They took him to a nearby abandoned rail tunnel where they had set up a makeshift base and set about dismantling him. The Autobots turned up and began searching the town. In the courtyard of a large building, they found Breakdown's right eye, which turned out to be the lure for a MECH bomb. Bulkhead, meanwhile, located the MECH base in the tunnel and busted Breakdown out. A battle ensued between MECH and the two Transformers, which ended when [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] arrived to chase the [[human]]s off, and then Prime's team arrived to do the same to the [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Kamchatka-hantō''' (カムチャツカ半島, "Kamchatka Peninsula")

==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Kamchatka Peninsula|Kamchatka Peninsula]] at Wikipedia

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[[Category:Prime locations]]
[[Category:The Headmasters locations]]

Scanning

2012-04-03T02:29:01Z

72.225.204.231: /* Transformers: Prime */

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[[Image:TFA Lugnut scanning.JPG|right|350px|thumb|Sure, the new packaging looks great, but the number of twisty-ties they use to hold it in that position is insane.]]
'''Scanning''' is a method for the [[Transformer|Transformers]] to change their [[alternate mode]] into the native things from other planets, such as vehicles or animals on Earth.

Although the "original" or "Cybertronian" altmodes of the characters prior to scanning and reformatting are not always shown, they generally tend to be something roughly similar in size, form and function to their new mode, i.e. flyers tend to become planes, Cybertronian tanks usually become Earth tanks, and small, fast land vehicles tend to become sports cars (or [[Cheetor (BW)|cheetahs]]) etc. This suggests that in most continuities the scanning process involves attempting to find the most similar compatible altmode available. Whether this makes the following reconstruction process easier or is merely a concession to the individual Cybertronian's personal preference is unknown.

They also have a funny tendency to be the same colors each time...<ref>The ''Animated-verse'' is one of the first continuities to show multiple cases of characters scanning Earth Altmodes with explicitly different (i.e. more "realistic") colouration or paintwork, and yet having their reformatted bodies stick with their original [[deco]] schemes instead of conforming to the scanned example. Lugnut, Blitzwing, Starscream and Bulkhead all do this, which is particularly odd in the last case, since the mudflap rather seems to be using [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s deco, which is itself based on a vintage U.S. Army Jeep. Mind you, the idea goes all the way back to "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", in which an orange tractor trailer was scanned for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], yet he retained his red and blue coloration.</ref>

==''Generation 1''==
''None of the various versions of Generation 1 continuity show the original G1-era Cybertronians as capable of either scanning for new alt modes or reformatting themselves without the use of external technology and a drawn-out nuts n' bolts process of physical reconstruction. This technology appears to be standard issue in ships and various facilities.''

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Toaster ark.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Built to Rule!]]
Four million years ago, shortly after the crash of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Ark's computer detected [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] landing on the planet in the [[Savage Land|Antarctic land-out-of-time]]. The Ark used the last of its capabilities to revive [[Dinobot (G1)|five warriors]] and rebuild them to transform into the Savage Land's dominant lifeform: dinosaurs. {{storylink|The Last Stand}}

Subsequently, in 1984 the eruption of the volcano reboots the Ark, which sends a [[drone]] to scan the area for the local life form, which it takes to be terrestrial vehicles. Damaged, the Ark does not distinguish between factions, and repairs and rebuilds both Autobots and Decepticons alike with new altmodes. The 'Cons leave soon after. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

Later stories would refer to new arrivals to Earth having to take on new Terran altmodes, but the process was generally glossed over.

===Cartoon continuity===
[[Image:MTMtE Part1 Prime repair.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Wake up, Prime! Don't make me use this to wake you up."]]
The Transformers aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were damaged and went into [[stasis lock]] after the Ark crashed into [[Mount St. Hilary]]. Four million years passed and then in 1984 volcanic activity stirred the half-buried Ark, awakening [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], the computer system aboard. Teletraan I sent out a [[Sky Spy]] satellite to reconnoiter this new world, and scanned examples of terrestrial machinery in order to repair the Transformers and reformat them into new alt modes. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

===Dreamwave Productions continuity===
Being set quite some time after the initial awakening of the Transformers on modern-day Earth, the scanning and rebuilding process was never really detailed in this continuity, but can probably be assumed to have been something along the lines of the fairly similar classic cartoon and Marvel comic scenaria.

Subsequent arrivals under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s banner of a unified Cybertron have been reformatted into Earth modes prior to their arrival to the planet. Again, the process is not shown. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

===IDW Publishing continuity===
Much like the Dreamwave comics, the IDWverse shows the Autobots and Decepticons already on Earth, albeit with a higher emphasis on disguise. The process of their reformatting is not shown. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration}}

Again, subsequent arrivals to Earth such as Optimus Prime, Megatron and Hot Rod make mention of having been modified to have new Earth-based altmodes, but the process is similarly not depicted directly.

The first on-panel scanning was for the Dynobots and required the use of a CR chamber. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

In the jump-forward storyline ''All Hail Megatron'', many of the Autobots and Decepticons have inexplicably been reformatted again, but merely into similar-but-different Earth altmodes. It is no surprise that in all cases these resemble their most recent real-world toy releases, particularly under the [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' line]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron}}

====''Hearts of Steel'' continuity====
It's not fully clear how exactly Cybertronians scan their alternate modes. Bumblebee can, for instance, instantly reformat from his prehistoric beast-mode into a nonexistent steamhammer locomotive.{{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1}} On the other hand, Starscream and the other Decepticons need plans drawn up by [[Tobias Muldoon]] to reformat into flying alternate modes. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

Whether or not [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] is a living Transformer raises even more questions; he's one of several Decepticons to be made or refitted to function as a train. Some Decepticons are also manually refitted to make rail cars for Astrotrain. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3}}

===''Universe'' (2008) promotional video===
Optimus Prime emits the scanning beam from his [[optic]] sensor to scan a truck. {{storylink|Action Blast 1|Action Blast 1 Part 1}}

==Beast Era==
[[Protoform]] Transformers are able to get new alternate modes by using the [[DNA]] scanned from the lifeforms of the nearby environment.

===''Beast Wars''===
When in operation, the "scan beam" emitted from the [[DNA scanner|DNA scanners]] built into Cybertronian ships can analyze the DNA data scanned from the lifeforms immediately. If the device scans a corpse or fossils, it is able to reconstruct the lifeform's appearance during its lifetime. Examples of this include the alternate modes of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]].

Once the scanned DNA data is retrieved, it is sent to the [[CR chamber|CR chambers]] or CR tanks. The Transformers have to enter the CR chambers or CR tanks to get their new alternate modes.

There is also a DNA scanner mounted on each [[stasis pod]], in order to get the DNA data from the local lifeforms of the planet on which the stasis pod land. The stasis pod itself then reformats the occupant—or perhaps just "formats", since protoforms are generally considered to be newborns.

===''Beast Wars II''===
''[[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' featured the first instance of built-in DNA scanners and self-reformatting technology, allowing the Transformers to adopt alternate modes on the spot, without the need for external machinery. Only [[Tasmania Kid]] is seen using it on an animal, {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}} while the Predacons obtained vehicle modes by accessing an ancient computer and scanning the recorded data within it. {{storylink|White Lion, Run!}}

===''Beast Machines''===
After falling into a hole, Nightscream became unconscious. During that time, a DNA scanner inside his body was activated and scanned the fossils of a native big bat on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], gaining him a bat alternate mode. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}} He explains to [[Rattrap]] that all Cybertronians now have built-in scanners by this slightly later point in history, having been equipped with them in the planetwide [[Quantum Cycle Upgrade]] that evidently occurred after the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde]]'' crews departed Cybertron for the Beast Wars.

According to [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], she scanned the DNA from the plant on the planet on which she landed.{{storylink|Home Soil}}

==''Robots in Disguise''==
[[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] was able to scan [[Auggie Cahnay (RID)|Auggie Cahnay]]'s racing car and reformat after arriving on Earth using a built-in scanner. The scan also seemed to pick up parts of Auggie Cahnay's personality, causing him to experience the urge to enter races. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}} Stasis Pods with in-built scanners also appeared in the series, enabling the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] to select the alternate modes which the contained protoforms would take. In the case of [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], the scan beam took in a fuel tanker, [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]], causing Scourge's robot mode to bear a resemblance to Optimus, and adding a human tinge to his bio-signature. {{storylink|The Decepticons}}

==''Unicron Trilogy''==
Upon arriving on Earth, both Autobots and Decepticons display the ability to scan and [[reformat]] for new alt modes without requiring the aid of any external reconfiguration technology. {{storylink|Metamorphosis}} When the [[Unicron Singularity]] was threatening the universe, Transformers even displayed the ability to scan multiple alternate modes in addition to the one they chose for themselves, storing the data on other vehicles and passing it on to other Transformers to scan. Scanning didn't even require the presence of the actual vehicle—even a photograph or illustration of the vehicle would do. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

==Live-action film series==
===''Transformers'' (2007 film)===
Autobots and Decepticons from the live-action film have the most fluid abilities to date regarding scanning and reformatting their bodies at will, without any apparent need for external assistance whatsoever. Although there is some ambiguity, it even appears that the transformational abilities of Movieverse Cybertronians are so fluid that they can re-scan and reformat as often as they wish and not even use the same "transformation scheme" twice, possibly suggesting that they can generate new parts such as additional weapons at will, independent of a full reformatting cycle.

Movieverse scanning can even replicate the appearance of rust and scratched, faded, custom paintwork when imitating [[Bumblebee (Movie)|an old beater]], apparently.

''See also:'' '''[[Trans-scan]]'''

==''Transformers Animated''==
In the ''Transformers Animated'' Universe, [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and his crew use a Sky Spy-type probe from their ship to scan new alt modes for them, which they are then (very quickly) reformatted into by taking turns stepping inside a device similar to a [[CR chamber]].

However, upon arriving on Earth, the Decepticons [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]], and (memorably) [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] are capable of scanning new alt modes directly from their own bodies, and then immediately reformatting themselves without any such chamber (although the actual reformatting is not shown onscreen). This may suggest that while ''Animated''verse Decepticons appear to have the ability to scan and reformat themselves unaided, Autobots apparently do not.

When [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] rebuilds himself with the assistance of [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]]'s [[Allspark]]-powered key, he is reconstituted with his newly reformatted helicopter-alt mode body straight away, rather than in his original body. Presumably, he had already scanned the design while his disembodied head had access to [[Isaac Sumdac|Sumdac]]'s computers.

In a similar vein, mere moments after upgrading himself, [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] was capable of transforming into a brand-new vehicle mode without any scanning whatsoever.

==''Shattered Glass''==
[[Image:Desert Heat Scanning.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hey, this isn't a light cycle!]]

After arriving Earth and finding [[Sir Soundwave|Soundwave]] in [[stasis lock]], [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]] reactivated the systems and the on-board scanner of Soundwave's stasis pod. It scanned a [[:Image:Universe_2008_Ironhide_Toy.jpg|familiar vehicle]] nearby for Soundwave and reactivated him. {{storylink|The Desert Heat!}}

==Aligned==

===''Transformers: Exiles''===

Scanning new vehicle modes based on the current local is not something that every Cybertronian enjoys; some pride themselves on retaining the same vehicle form that they have had since learning to assume it. During his stay on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], [[Prowl (Prime)|Prowl]] briefly contemplated scanning a new vehicle mode to better suit the treacherous terrain of the junk planet, but ultimately decided against it. {{storylink|Exiles}}

===''Transformers: Prime''===

For some reason that has yet to be explained, Cybertronians seem to lose the ability to assume a vehicle form after arriving on Earth. While they are perfectly functional in robot mode, their inability to transform puts them at a disadvantage regarding mobility. [[Airachnid|Though there are some exceptions]]. However, Cybertronians are readily capable of scanning local vehicles for alternate modes. This appears as the Cybertronian in question shooting what appears to be green beams from their eyes. The beams scan the vehicle, which appears to cause some electrical interference as well, providing the Cybertronian with a complete schematic of their chosen vehicle. After which, they can immediately transform into said vehicle.

Curiously, Cybertronians appear to display kibble that already hints to an Earth vehicle mode before they actually scan one.

[[William Fowler]] has inadvertedly provided [[Skyquake (Prime)|some]] [[Airachnid|Decepticons]] [[Dreadwing (Prime)|their]] vehicle modes with the vehicle he's currently riding in, much to his irritation.{{storylink|Prime}}

A Transformer's scanning ability is enabled by their [[transformation cog|T-cog]] component. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

===''Transformers: Rescue Bots''===

Upon arriving on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] provided the members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] with a choice of vehicle modes based on the native machinery. After choosing their new alternate modes, the members of the force immediately assumed alternate form and began to integrate into human society. {{storylink|Family of Heroes}}

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==Notes==
[[Image:Cheetor-beastmodescan.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Wikipedia:People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]] gonna SUE!!]]
* In an advertisement of PSX version of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers]]'' game in [[United Kingdom]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] grabs and scans a cheetah by the scan beam emitted from his [[Sensors#Optical sensors|optics]].

==References==
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[[Category:Technology]]

Death

2012-04-01T17:56:54Z

72.225.204.231: /* Disassembly */

{{disambig2|the end of life|the Horseman of Unicron|Airazor (Armada)}}

[[Image:Battleofautobotcity.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And lo, the children did weep.]]

''Transformers'' is a children's franchise, but at its core, it's a story of war. This means that the '''death''' of major and minor characters sometimes figures into the fiction.

Given the ambiguous nature of [[Transformer]] physiology, there is very little consistency regarding what is fatal to a Transformer, even within a single storyline. Damage that one Transformer might shrug off can prove fatal to another, or even to the same character in a different story. Sometimes just a laser blast or two will do the trick. Other times, characters survive being melted, crushed into cubes, and even utterly disintegrated. It does not take a terribly cynical viewer to conclude that the threshold of survival is generally determined by the needs of the plot.

The out-of-universe reasons for a character's death can vary from plot development to the arrival of [[To sell toys|new toys]]. Conveniently enough for writers who are beholden to the whims of a toy company, the majority of Transformers characters are machines, which means that death isn't necessarily permanent. Across the various universes, characters that appear to have been killed have been known to pop up alive again at a later date, or go through some sort of resurrection.

{{quote|"How can you all be so cold and unfeeling? He died a hero!" "Don't you even have mechanical hearts?" "The humans don't understand! Our form of life is vastly different from theirs!"|[[Spider-Man]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]|"[[Prisoner of War!]]"|noquote=true}}

==In-fiction causes of death==
[[Image:DEATH.jpg|left|thumb|400px|[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] is just as puzzled as the rest of us.]]

There is little consistency in what can kill a Transformer. Sometimes it takes just a shot. Other times, even totally annihilating a Transformer's body still doesn't do the trick. Even the most basic method of killing, which is to destroy or otherwise cause the loss of a Transformer's [[spark]], varies quite a bit in its details from story to story, character to character, and series to series.
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===Weaponsfire===
{{bigquote|This was almost too easy, Starscream!|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (like the fandom) is surprised to find how easily Autobots die, ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

[[Image:Tftm1986a.jpg|right|200px|thumb|We're here aboard the Autobot shuttle, where we've secretly replaced Brawn's hyper-dense metal armor plating with styrene plastic. Let's see if anyone can tell the difference.]]

[[Image:TFTM UltraMagnus dies.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Prepare for your death today. Yer gonna die!!]]

[[Image:Magnusdeath.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ow! Hey! Cut it out, guys! That hurts!]]

[[Image:Blades1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sorry, [[Outpost B-67 exo-structuring party|nameless guy]], your generic nature means you will never be miraculously resurrected.]]

Like humans, Transformers can be killed by damage caused by energy, projectile, and chemical weapons. Just how many shots it takes is widely variable, however.
* In the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]:
** Many casualties of the [[Battle of Autobot City]] (and its run-up), including [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], were victims of energy weapons. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} This was quite a change from the cartoon's M.O., wherein the same characters routinely got shot and blasted all the time and shrugged it off, or at worst spent some time in the repair bay. Brawn and Prowl both went down after ''one shot''.
** [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] subsequently "dies" after being shot a few times by the [[Sweep]]s, exploding into pieces. He is soon revived by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], however. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
** In the Japanese continuity, Ultra Magnus dies ''again'', for real this time, after [[Sixshot]] shoots him a few times. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}
* In the [[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel comics]]:
** [[Impactor]] was cut down by a single head shot from [[Macabre]]. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}
** Most deaths in the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' book occurred from energy weapons, such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}} as well as numerous generics. {{storylink|War Without End!}} Quite a few victims exploded spectacularly after being shot, including [[Tantrum]], {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], {{storylink|New Dawn}} and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}}
* In the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon:
** [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] dies after incurring severe damage from numerous [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] weapons. {{storylink|Code of Hero}} The apparent cause of his demise is his refusal to enter protective [[stasis lock]], as other characters have survived similar or worse levels of damage.
** [[Tigerhawk]] is disintegrated by the main cannon of the starship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. The same cannon subsequently blasts [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]], apparently killing them, though their "death" may be permanent simply because there was nobody around to put them back together. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}
* ''Armada'' cartoon: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] dies holding back the [[Hydra Cannon]], the damage causing him to [[:Image:Sshot-arm-39-4.jpg|crumble to dust]]. {{storylink|Crisis}}
* [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] G1 comics: [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is killed by an assassin's blast. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} He got better. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}}
* [[Movie continuity]]:
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] and [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] both died from weapons fire. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}
**A crapload of [[Protoform]]s were shot down by [[NEST]] soldiers. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
**[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] may have been killed by the [[Buffalo MPV Decepticon]], but the movie is pretty vague. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
** [[Crowbar |Crowbar]] was shot in the face by Ironhide. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
**[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] was shot in the back by [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel]]'s Cosmic Rust Blaster.
**[[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]] was killed by a Decepticon protoform.
** All the [[Appliancebot]]s were killed by [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].
* "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]": [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] gets his face blown off/in by [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}}
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* [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe]]: [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] was shot and killed by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] during the final battle of the [[Universe War]].
* Many goons during the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]] died from being shot. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron}}

===Big explosions===
{{bigquote|They're going to blow us all to pieces! [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]'s booby-trapped - packed with enough explosives to level this whole mountain!|[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], "[[The Wrath of Grimlock!]]"}}

Transformers characters often assume that explosions are more lethal than they really are; characters survive explosions all the time. An explosion's messy nature makes a good "out" for a writer to fake a character's death. {{storylink|The Wrath of Grimlock!}} {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} Nevertheless, a few characters have been permanently killed by explosions. (This list omits characters who exploded from within, like Ultra Magnus up above.)
* In the Marvel comics:
** [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] was the victim of an interdimensionally triggered explosion that destroyed his body. (In UK continuity, he survived as a raggedy, bodiless head.) {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}
** In an alternate future, a wounded [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] died in the fiery explosion of a crashing shuttlecraft. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}
** [[Finback]] was presumably killed in the explosion of a huge gun battery. [[Misfire]] tried to warn him off, and may have been killed in the same explosion. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
** [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] was killed when a prototype [[pathblaster]] exploded in his face. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
* ''Beast Wars'' cartoon:
** [[Optimus Primal]] was blown to bits — terminally so — by the [[transwarp]] explosion that destroyed the [[Planet Buster]]. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}
** [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] was killed by the explosion that resulted from [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]'s death (either his exploding spark, or the exploding energon shard that pierced it.) {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}
* Several of the [[Beast Era]] [[Wrecker]]s ([[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]], the [[Deployer (BM)|Deployers]]) were destroyed when part of their ship exploded with them in it. {{storylink|Betrayal}}
* Energon: [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] was killed when Storm Jet caused a massive explosion that engulfed them both.
* ''Prime'': [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] and the surrounding [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s were blown up by a grenade attached by the Autobots. Both the Vehicons and Makeshift were killed in the blast. (According to an interview at [[BotCon 2011]] with the ''Prime'' show runners, Makeshift was deemed too overpowered to be a regular in the show, so they killed him off at the end of the episode.) {{storylink|Con Job}}
*IDW Continuity: [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]] and [[Skullgrin]] were killed when Springer blew them up with a grenade. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3}}
* ''Movie Continuty'': [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] blew up when Ironhide kicked him into a gas station. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)}}

===Impact trauma===
Falling off a cliff or mountainside or tall building is usually just as fatal to Transformers as it is to, say... Wile E. Coyote. Only on rare occasion does it result in death:
* ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' continuity: [[Hacksaw]] met his end by falling from a huge communications tower. {{storylink|The New World}}
* IDW G1 continuity: [[Doubledealer]] was shot, fell off a mountain and smashed to bits on impact. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
* Movie continuity:
**[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] fell off the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] after losing his balance when his arm was shot off, and he shattered to pieces as he tumbled down. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
** [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] was smashed to pieces and killed by being flung into a freeway column. {{storylink|Movie Adaptation issue 4|Movie Adaptation Issue Number Four}}
** [[Hatchet]] met his end when [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] sent him in crashing into a car.
* The [[Beast (G1)|Beast]] fell off a cliff and shattered. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}} At least, we hope that's where and how it ended.
* ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)| Prime]]'': [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] crash-landed after [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] punched out vital components in his alternate mode, reducing his body to a partially transformed scrapheap.

===Crushing===
[[Image:Edgeofextinction-hardheadbombburst.jpg|thumb|right|175px|DO NOT WANT]]

Quite a few characters have been crushed into deactivation:
* In the Marvel comics:
** [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] was smashed between [[Unicron]]'s palms, while [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] met a similar fate when they were stepped on by Unicron. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
** [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] is apparently killed when a very large building collapses on top of him. {{storylink|Escalation!}}
* [[Unicron Trilogy]] cartoons:
** [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] is killed when caught between two folding sections of Unicron's external armor. {{storylink|Union}}
** [[Shockblast]] is crushed by Unicron's hand on [[Blizzard Planet]]. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}
** His brother [[Six Shot]] meets a similar fate, crushed under the heel of a super-sized Galvatron. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
* IDW continuity:
** [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] was crushed when Megatron caused an avalanche to fall on him.
** [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], and [[Skullcruncher]] were all crushed by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]].
** [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] was killed when a group of police set fire to a building and let it collapse on him, crushing him.
* Movie continuity:
** [[Dispensor]] was crushed under [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s foot.

===Melting===
[[Image:BW Scorponok Terrorsaur deaths.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Even having a new toy couldn't save Terrorsaur!]]

[[Image:Fallout title.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Primal's diet had gone horribly wrong.]]

They're made of metal; therefore, with enough heat or sufficiently acidic material, they can melt. This is one of the more fool-proof methods of killing a Transformer; few if any have survived it.
* In the G1 cartoon:
** An acid vat would apparently have been enough to destroy Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}
** Another acid vat was used to disintegrate living victims of Unicron. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
* In the Marvel comics:
** Victims of the Deception [[smelting pool]]s on Cybertron were reduced by intense heat into their base metals, including [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}
** It is possible that an acid bath from (naturally) [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] offlined [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] [[Makin' Tracks!|(for a while anyway)]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
** [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] was partially melted by Unicron's flame-breath and subsequently died. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
** The [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]] used some kind of acid to rather messily eradicate some of their Decepticon ancestors, including [[Stranglehold]]. {{storylink|New Dawn}}
* In the Beast Era cartoons:
** [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] were apparently melted to death after tumbling into a lava pit within the [[Darksyde|Predacon base]]. {{storylink|Aftermath}}
** Optimus Primal's body was seemingly melted into the floor after his climactic face-off with [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. Considering how many god-like forces were unleashed and conflicting during the battle, his demise may be due to more than simple temperature-induced melting. {{storylink|Fallout}}

===Incineration===
{{bigquote|I saw the end! They died in a cosmic funeral pyre!|[[Shawn Berger]], "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2]]"}}

[[Image:Armada 52 - Prime hangon to Galvatron.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Galvatron died to save everyone and came back ''twice''—(unnecessary offensive religious commentary removed)

Plasma, energy fields, and stellar atmospheres can all utterly destroy a Transformer's body. Like being melted, being reduced to one's component molecules would seem to be a surefire way of getting killed, but quite a few characters seem able to survive the process as ghosts and/or disembodied sparks:
* Generation 1 cartoon: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s spectacular death at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] might be categorized as incineration. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
* Quite a few characters met this fate in the Unicron Trilogy, but all survived it in some fashion:
** [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s spark persisted within his burnt-out body when he was dropped into the exploding Unicron. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}} {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}
** [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]'s body was obliterated by an expanding energon grid, but his spark survived the process and was placed in a new body. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}
** [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] was destroyed when he threw himself into a star, but his spark was salvaged by the Autobots and, again, placed in a new body. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}
** And finally, Megatron (Galvatron, whatever) threw himself into Primus's new energon sun to prevent Unicron from possessing him, killing himself yet again. {{storylink|The Sun}} This death was so inconsequential that his subsequent resurrection wasn't even explained! {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

===Consumption===
{{bigquote|...If we don't find the Matrix, some bad guy's gonna ''eat'' us! Right?|Longtooth, "[[Deadly Obsession]]"}}

[[Image:Wreckers Mutants.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The shocking death of the barely-seen guys with hardly any lines!]]
[[Image:Rocky mecannibal bartender marvel uk 240.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Cannibalism is hilarious, kids!]]

Quite a few critters in the multiverse are equipped to devour giant robots. Being eaten (and, presumably, digested) generally proves fatal:
* In the G1 cartoon:
** Various life forms were routinely devoured by the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s on Quintessa. This included [[Kranix]], a mechanical life form, though not a Transformer. [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] would have suffered this fate as well, but fought their way free. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
** Quite a few Transformers found their way into Unicron's gullet, though many survived the experience. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
* In the Marvel comic:
** The [[Mecannibal]]s ate robots routinely, including quite a few Transformers during their sojourn on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} {{storylink|Out to Lunch!}} There is some indication that they could actually reconstitute their victims from their "recycled" parts, though this is never explicitly shown. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}
** Unicron skewered [[Brainstorm]] and ate him. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
** The subsurface-dwelling [[demon]]s devoured [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
** The Swarm "devoured" innumerable Cybertronians and a handful of older-generation Transformers as well, though this was through a molecular process almost akin to incineration. {{storylink|Swarm (issue)|Swarm}} {{storylink|Total War!}} {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
* The Sharkticons killed two of the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants]] by gobbling them up. Or ripping them apart. Or both. We don't really know. {{storylink|Betrayal}}
* [[Flanker]] was eaten up and killed by the [[Insecticon (G1)|"Deluxe" Insecticons]].

===Disassembly===

[[Image:Jazz DyingAction.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"HERE'S what I think of your resemblance to your G1 counterpart!"]]

Taking a Transformer apart into its component parts can occasionally kill them:
* Marvel comics:
**[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] met this fate in an alternate future, when Swoop used a machine to pull him apart into his component pieces. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}
**A future version of Ultra Magnus may have been killed when a group of Decepticons mobbed him and ripped him up. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
* Movie continuity:
**Being ripped in half by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}
**[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] was killed when Bumblebee ripped his spine out, tearing him apart. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
**A Decepticon pilot was ripped to pieces by the Wreckers.
* IDW comic continuity: [[Pyro]] was torn apart and killed while making a final stand against a mass of generic Decepticons. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}
* ''Prime'' cartoon:
** When fighting [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'s zombie army, [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] recommended dissection to [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]] to "cut" them down to size. How this is more effective then just blasting the living slag out of them is still up for debate. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}}
** [[Airachnid]] managed to offline [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] by tearing him limb from limb, leaving only a pile of mutilated body parts in her wake. {{storylink|Crossfire}}

===Decapitation===
{{main|Decapitation}}

[[Image:Cyclonus death.jpg|thumb|right|150px| "CHUK!" is good, but I could really go for a "Shakkooosh" right about now.]]

Sometimes cutting a Transformer's head off is fatal. Sometimes!
* In the Marvel comics:
** The Megatron clone killed Cyclonus by ripping his head off. {{storylink|Dry Run!}}
** Several of the Wreckers were killed by having their heads ripped or blasted off, including Twin Twist and Topspin, respectively. {{storylink|Time Wars}}
** [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] had his head cut off by a propeller fired by [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]], presumably (given the ''Generation 2'' book's emphasis on body count) killing him. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
* In the movie continuity:
** Characters frequently die by decapitation of some form: [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
** Decapitation was an inconvenience for [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] the first time. The second time, when the blow actually destroyed most of his head, was fatal.
** [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] are decapitated in the third movie. [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]]'s and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s heads fell off when they died, possibly to add finality to their demises. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
** [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]'s head was crushed by [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]'s ''bare fist''.
* IDW comic continuity:
** The heads of [[Springarm]] and [[Wheelarch]] are removed and then mockingly put on display to creep out [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]].

===Bifurcation===
[[Image:VictoryUKAnnual.JPG|thumb|right|150px| Ahhhh, there we go...]]

{{bigquote|I have no desire to be carved up into Auto-sushi.|Tracks, "[[Make Tracks]]"}}

Getting chopped in half is pretty graphic for a kids' story, even one about robots, so it doesn't happen very often.
* Marvel comics: In a dream sequence, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] slices [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in half, killing him. {{storylink|Victory!}}
* Japanese G1 cartoon: [[Predaking]] gets sliced in half by Dai Atlas. The strike dissects what appears to be an organic brain in his head. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
* ''Beast Wars Metals'': Terrorsaur was killed by being sliced in half by Primal's mace. {{storylink|Raise the Curtain for Beast Wars Metals!!}}
* Movie continuity: [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] dies when [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] slices his car mode in two. [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] slices [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] in half at the chest but Mixmaster survived this. Getting his skull stomped off, not so much. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* War For Cybertron: In the opening, a Decepticon goon was chopped in half by Optimus Prime.

===Destruction of brain===
{{bigquote|Next strike in the neural cluster, yes? Weakest spot on ''all'' Transformers...|[[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], "[[Fire on High!]]"}}

In the early days of the franchise, a Transformer's life force was sometimes understood to be entirely contained within their [[brain module]], most prominently in the Marvel comics. Destroying the brain would kill the Transformer. This premise was eventually passed over in favor of the more esoteric concept of [[spark]]s.
* In the Marvel comics:
** In an alternate future, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] is blasted by [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], who kills him by extracting and crushing his brain module. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}
** The [[Throttlebot]]s ''avoid'' death by having their brain modules removed from their bodies shortly before their bodies are destroyed (by crushing). {{storylink|Toy Soldiers!}}
* Movie continuity:
** Optimus prime kills Sentinel Prime by shooting Sentinel in the head with Megatron's shotgun. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
* IDW Generation 1 continuity:
** Impactor killed [[Snare]] by crushing his brain module. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4}}

===Destruction of spark===
{{bigquote|RAW energon! Right through your twisted spark!|Depth Charge to Rampage, "[[Nemesis Part 1]]"}}

[[Image:Skyfallwontbethereforit.jpg|thumb|right|200px|And then he hung Skyfall from his ceiling.]]

Getting stabbed right through the spark is almost always fatal:
* In ''Beast Wars'': The supposedly immortal Rampage was killed when Depth Charge pierced his spark with an energon blade. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}
* ''[[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]'': [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] died when [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] rammed his sword right through his chest. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 6}}
*Energon: [[Constructicon Maximus]] was killed when [[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] impaled and crushed his spark.
* ''Cybertron'': [[Megatron (Armada)#Cybertron cartoon|Galvatron]] died after being impaled with [[Rhisling]] by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Unfinished}}
* Movie continuity: Optimus Prime died when Megatron stabbed him through the chest with his death-lock pincer, followed by a blast from his fusion cannon through the spark chamber. [[The Fallen]] also met his end when Optimus punched through his chest and crushed his spark. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* ''Beast Machines'' continuity: [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] - already reduced to a spark within the matrix - ceased to be when Megatron annihilated his spark from existence. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}
* [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan's Movie comics]]: Transformers have forcefields shielding their sparks, which can be externalized to protect bodywork. Jazz loved doing this, leaving him far more vulnerable to death by destruction of spark than he would otherwise be. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 6|Lost in Space 4: Jazz}}

===Loss of spark===
{{bigquote|Warning. Further expenditure will result in permanent loss of spark. Stasis lock ''must'' commence.|[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]'s internal computer, "[[Code of Hero]]"}}

[[Image:Jetstorm_with_extractor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Lost, stolen, whatever...]]

Sometimes sparks can survive outside of a body; sometimes they cannot. In the Beast Era, there is some indication that a spark left outside a body will soon begin to return to the Matrix/AllSpark/another dimension.
* When Dinobot expires after his final battle, his Spark is seen exiting his body. The implication is that a sufficiently damaged body can no longer hold a spark within this dimension. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
* ''Beast Machines'' subsequently showed living sparks existing outside of bodies on a regular basis. The sparkless bodies were simply considered shells, rather than "dead", due to the fact that the sparks were forcibly removed with a [[spark extractor]].
* ''Animated'' cartoon: Prowl dies when he intentionally relinquishes his own spark. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}
* Movie continuity: Jetfire rips out his own spark chamber to give Optimus a fighting chance. The Fallen also meets the similar fate, Optimus punching through his spark chamber and crushing his spark. Ouch. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Energy overload===
{{bigquote|We may need energon for power, but this is too much of a good thing.|[[Optimus Primal]], "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]"}}

[[Image:TFAnimated transformandrollout DEATH.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Death — the Optimus version of a power nap.]]
[[Image:Underbaseallmine.jpg|thumb|right|200px|He's got an Underbase in his underpants.]]

The average [[human]] needs a lot of [[water]] to survive. But too much water results in [[wikipedia:Water intoxication|a horrible death]]. Similarly, Transformers need energy to survive, but too much of it can be a very bad thing. Sometimes it's just plain old energy; other times it some special god-like force that does them in.
* In the Marvel comics:
** An [[Underbase]]-empowered Starscream slaughtered dozens of Transformers with energy blasts, {{storylink|Dark Star}} which reportedly burned out millions of their [[microchip]]s. {{storylink|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} Some Transformers were seen to recover from these attacks, either via conventional repairs {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} or through the power of [[nucleon]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)}}
** Starscream himself was killed when he absorbed all the energies of the Underbase. {{storylink|Dark Star}}
** [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] was apparently killed when struck by a blast of energy from the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], though the physical effect was more like being hit by an especially powerful laser blast. {{storylink|All Fall Down|All Fall Down (issue)}}
* ''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon: [[Sixknight]] died from an overcharge of BlackZarak's Devil Power. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}}
* IDW G1 continuity: [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] dies when one of the [[Reaper]]s zaps him full of energy, causing him to explode from within. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}
* Movie continuity: [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] was killed when [[Sam Witwicky]] shoved the [[AllSpark]] into his chest. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}
* ''Transformers Animated'' cartoon: [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] got caught in an explosion of [[AllSpark]] energy that may have been sufficient to kill him, although he also fell off a very tall building immediately afterwards (Starscream was caught in the same explosion and survived, but was knocked offline for an unspecified period.)

===Energy depletion===
On rare occasion, Transformers can simply run out of energy completely and expire.
* Marvel comics: the ancient [[Overlord (rank)|Overlord]] died from a lack of energy. {{storylink|State Games}}
* Movie continuity: [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] explains that a lack of energon causes the Transformer equivalent of aging, such as rusting joints, mental confusion, and pieces falling apart, followed by an indefinite period of stasis that can only be reversed by an infusion of Allspark energy. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* [[Vector Prime|Vector Prime]] dies after he helps the crew to time travel. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

===Suicide===
Sometimes a Transformers kills himself for some reason.
* Marvel comics
** Dirge and Nightbeat, rather than be eaten by the Swarm, self destructed.
* ''Beast Wars''
** Transformers can deliberately override the stasis lock protocols, even if this will result in death. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
** In the final battles, Depth Charge allowed himself to be blown up killing Rampage and Rampage let Depth Charge kill him {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}. [[Dinobot II]] let himself go down with the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}
* ''Energon'': Galvatron, Starscream, and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] threw themselves into a sun and vaporized themselves. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] and Demolishor may have also done this.
* ''Revenge of the Fallen'': Jetfire ripped out his entire spark housing for Optimus Prime to have enough power to kill The Fallen.

==Non-fatal deactivation==
{{quote|"You mean he's still alive?!" "No! But neither is he what you would term 'dead'!"|[[Spider-Man]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], "[[Prisoner of War!]]"|noquote=true}}

[[Image:Zombiesbackfromthedead.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Braiiiiiin mooooodulllllles....]]

For almost every single cause of death listed above, there's been one or more Transformers who have survived it, sometimes without so much as a period of unconsciousness.

In particular, "deactivation" is the Transformers equivalent of being in a coma. Numerous Transformers are seen to enter this state and eventually recover, such as the Autobots deactivated by Shockwave, {{storylink|The Last Stand}} who later were repaired. However, the line between death and deactivation is a blurry one. Sometimes the two words are used interchangeably, even in reference to characters who are later revived. Most of Starscream's Underbase victims were described as deactivated, and were sometimes lamented as "dead" while at other times were shown undergoing repairs. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}} {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} {{storylink|The Gathering Storm}}

"[[Stasis lock]]" would eventually give a more concrete name to the state of deactivation. The inert Transformers on the crashed Ark were retconned as being in stasis lock. Various ''Beast Wars'' characters would go into stasis lock to maintain their spark when their body had sustained too much damage from weaponsfire or energon absorption. ''Animated'' showed a crew of Autobots voluntarily entering protective stasis lock in anticipation of a crash landing.

Some of the quasi-fatal things which can cause a Transformer to "deactivate" include:

===Impact trauma===
Smashing into something usually knocks out a Transformer, but almost never actually kills them:
* The crew of the original [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] is deactivated when the ship crashes on Earth and lies inert for 4 million years {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)}}
** ''Dark of the Moon'' also has the Ark crash onto the moon and offline the crew.
* Marvel comics: [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] falls to his "death", but is patched together and talking again in short order. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

===Decapitation===
[[Image:Sentinelprimeanimatedhumiliated.jpg|thumb|200px|In the movie continuity, this would've been fatal. In ''Animated'', it's just embarrassing.]]

{{bigquote|Anyone who can lop your head off in one blow is alright by me!|[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] jokes about [[Cloudburst]]'s near-death experience, "[[Recipe for Disaster!]]"}}

Like we said before, decapitation is sometimes fatal... and other times it isn't.
* Marvel comic:
** Optimus Prime was able to survive as just a head when Shockwave separated it from his body in an effort to get the Creation Matrix. {{storylink|The New Order}}
**[[Cloudburst]] was abruptly decapitated by sword, but was just fine after some repairs. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}
* G1 cartoon: Optimus Prime was disassembled into his component parts, but functioned just fine as nothing more than a head once [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] connected a few wires. {{storylink|City of Steel}}
* ''Beast Wars'' cartoon: [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] survives having his head blasted or otherwise knocked off multiple times, {{storylink|Spider's Game}} {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} {{storylink|Code of Hero}} and even put it back on himself one time. He even accidentally swapped heads with Megatron once. Megatron was not amused. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}} And let's not even get started on how many times [[Waspinator |Waspinator]] has lost his head.
* IDW G1 continuity: [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] was just fine when one of the Reapers whacked his head off. (He didn't fare so well when another Reaper crushed his head with a boulder, however.) {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}
* ''Animated'' cartoon: Decapitated victims of the ''Animated'' [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] rarely show any ill effects other than not having a body anymore. {{storylink|Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster}} {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}
* Movie Continuity: Frenzy survived his first decapitation by [[Mikaela Banes]].

===Dismemberment===
Transformers get ripped to pieces all the time, and recover from it:
* Marvel comic: Scorponok tears [[Tantrum]] to pieces. [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] slices [[Horri-Bull]] in half at the waist. Both are seen alive later on. {{storylink|Cold War!}}
* Last Stand of the Wreckers: [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] is torn in half by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and is easily repaired.

===Spark removal===
{{bigquote|His spark can't exist outside a living body!|[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], "[[Optimal Situation]]"}}

A Transformer's spark—their "soul", their living essence—can be removed from their body, or the body can be destroyed around them
* The destruction of Starscream's body, and his subsequent survival as a ghost, was eventually retconned to be his Spark enduring without a physical form. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} {{storylink|Possession}}
* ''Beast Wars'' cartoon: Tigatron and Airazor's sparks spent quite some time wandering around behind Tigerhawk, before combining and entering his body. {{storylink|Other Victories}}
* In the ''Beast Machines'' cartoon:
** Megatron de-sparked most of Cybertron's population and stored their sparks in a big barrel. Most were restored to bodies eventually. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}
** Blackarachnia's spark wandered around bodiless for a time. {{storylink|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse}}
** Megatron himself, his spark in a depolarized state, wandered the surface of Cybertron without a body for a time. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

The treatment of bodiless sparks in ''Beast Machines'' is seen by some fans as contradicting the canon established by ''Beast Wars'', particularly the quote above.

===Limbo===
Sometimes Transformers get shunted out of creation as we know it, and into various alternate, sub- and non-dimensions.
* Marvel comics:
** The [[trans-time dimensional portal]] crosses [[unspace]], "a bit of dimensional nothingness" where Ratchet and Megatron vanished and were believed dead. {{storylink|The Gathering Storm}}
** Transformers mass-displaced by time travel wind up in a formless dimension known as [[Limbo]].
* IDW comics: Megatron severely damaged Optimus Prime in battle and planned on finishing him off by crushing his [[Laser core|spark core]]. Optimus Prime feigned death by downloading his "consciousness" into his [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer section]], causing his [[Brain Center|robot mode]] to appear dead. In the time it took for Prime's consciousness to transfer to his trailer, he briefly entered [[infraspace|limbo]], the transitional infraspace between life and death. {{storylink|The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation}}
*Generation 1 cartoon:
**Come on, we all know what REALLY happened to the likes of Seaspray and Tracks.

==Resuscitation==
Robots are machines. They can be switched off, taken apart, blown to bits, and put back together. Ergo, in many continuities and cases, "death" is not nearly as permanent a condition as it is for us fragile fleshy types.

===Reconstruction===
[[Image:PeoplePower-reprogrammed.jpg|thumb|right|250px| ]]

{{bigquote|I've done it! Optimus Prime lives!|A random Quintesson, "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"}}

* Generation 1 cartoon: Optimus Prime was simply ''repaired'' back to life by a Quintesson. Some fixing of this and that, a burst of power, and boom, suddenly he was alive again. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
* Marvel comics: Optimus Prime's mind was encoded on a disk. After a new [[Powermaster]] body was constructed for him, the disk's contents were loaded into it, and Optimus Prime lived again. (One wonders why they couldn't make as many Optimus Primes as they pleased.) {{storylink|People Power!}}

===Spark transfer===
Transferring a Transformer's spark into a new body constitutes a form of resurrection, particularly if the Transformer's previous body was destroyed.
* ''Beast Wars'' cartoon: Optimus Primal was restored to life when Rhinox managed to recall his spark from the Matrix, a special circumstance only enabled by a temporary window into transwarp space. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}
* "Beast Machines" various Vehicon generals were brought to life by placing other Transformer's sparks into them.
* ''Armada'' Smokescreen was shot through the chest at point blank range by the Requiem Blaster {{storylink|Sacrifice}} but his spark survived and was put into a new body. {{storylink|Regeneration}}
* ''Energon'' cartoon: Inferno and Demolishor both had their bodies ''atomized''; however, their sparks both survived, and were placed into new bodies. (The upshot of all of this is that it's nigh-impossible to kill a Unicron Trilogy Transformer, unless they do it themselves.) {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}
* ''Animated'' cartoon: The spark of a dying [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]] was placed into a new protoform body by [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]; however, Yoketron consciously chose to let his life end, and expired anyway. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

==="Magical" substances===
* Marvel comics: The miraculous healing properties of Nucleon brought many Autobots back to life, as well as a few Decepticons. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}
* ''Energon'' cartoon: Megatron was revived by the all-encompassing power of energon, as was Unicron. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

===Primus and Primus-related powers===
{{bigquote|Where the Last Autobot is concerned, even death, it would appear, is an abstract concept!|Optimus Prime explains his latest revival, "[[End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!]]"}}

Anything tied to the primordial life-force of the Transformers' god Primus tends to be a cure-all for death. This includes Primus himself, his various power-wielding avatars and servants, and the assorted Matrixes and Allsparks, all of which can deliver an infusion of the essence of life itself. In some continuities, this is parsed as a Transformer's spark being brought back out of the Allspark dimension.

[[Image:RageInHeaven-HeroPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]

* In the Marvel comics:
** The [[Last Autobot]] was granted the power of recreation by Primus, which he used to raise numerous fallen Autobots from the battlefield. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)}}
** Optimus Prime was eager to find the lost Creation Matrix, stating that it would be able to restore many deactivated warriors to life. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}}
** Optimus Prime was restored to life by the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]] after it had ingested the energies and knowledge of the Matrix. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
* In the movie continuity:
** The Allspark is shown repeatedly to be capable of restoring just about anything. Frenzy gets a whole new body from its power, Bumblebee temporarily gets his voice back, {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} and Megatron is restored to life by merely a fragment of it. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
** Optimus Prime was restored to life by the Matrix of Leadership, an Allspark-related talisman. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
** Sentinel Prime is revived after crash landing on the moon by the Matrix of Leadership courtesy of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
* Sam Witwicky was brought back alive by the Primes, a creation of [[Primus]].
* ''Beast Machines'' cartoon: [[Optimus Primal]]'s body was destroyed, but the AllSpark granted him the choice of uniting with it or being reborn. He chose the latter, and ''poof'', just walked right out of the Oracle bubble in a brand new version of his previous body. {{storylink|Fallout}}
* ''Armada'' cartoon: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was brought back to life by the power of the [[Mini-Con]]s after his body was disintegrated. {{storylink|Miracle}}
* "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]": [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] was resurrected when he and his gestaltmates were combined together and reborn by Primus into [[Nexus Prime]]. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}} Nexus Prime then brought [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] back from the other side of the Allspark and infused him with some of Primus's power to become Galvatron. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}}

===Zombies===
* Dude, [[zombie]]s!

==Immortality==
===Immortal sparks===
Certain sparks have mutant qualities that allow them to, potentially, exist forever.
* Starscream survived his death at the hands of Galvatron; this was later explained as him having a "mutant indestructible spark". {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} {{storylink|Possession}} {{storylink|Bad Spark}}
* [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] was created as an attempt to duplicate Starscream's immortal spark. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} He was eventually killed by [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], so the attempt may be seen as unsuccessful. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

===Other===
* [[Multiversal singularity|Multiversal singularities]] such as [[Unicron]] and [[The Fallen]] can be killed off in one dimension, only to still be alive and well in another (or many others), due to the varying properties of different dimensions (reverse-time dimensions, for example, are key to revival of the singularities).
* ''Animated'' [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] could not be killed so long as he retained his Allspark fragment embedded in his forehead.
* Denizens of the [[Dead Universe]] could essentially regenerate themselves out of nothing, no matter how much damage was inflicted on them. This ability appears to no longer apply, post-[[Expansion]], except when in direct proximity to the Dead Universe.
* Thunderwing's Pretender shell seemed to make him nearly invincible. At the very least, he was able to withstand incredible amounts of salvo and not even flinch.
* [[Waspinator]] can never completely die no matter what for some reason. It's probably because if he died, the universe wouldn't be able to inflict pain on him anymore.

==Out-of-fiction causes of character death==
===Drama / character culmination===
[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5- Ironfistaneurism.jpg|thumb|200px|right|I told you I was ill.]]
At its best, character death can be a moving plot development, the fruition of an ongoing character arc.
* [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] spent much of [[Simon Furman]]'s Marvel US run conflicted and doubting himself, and under the weight of his pre-Headmaster self's reputation. He finally got past this and took the fight to Unicron, dying in the process, his last words asking Optimus if he'd done good. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
* Suspecting that they would have to remove a character from the show, the writers of ''Beast Wars'' began planning for Dinobot's death several episodes ahead of time. Thus, when it came, it was the outcome of the character's own choices, flaws, and history, and played a crucial role in the show's plot. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
* Sunstreaker's death in ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' is intended to follow a similar style of arc... only it's missing the whole choices, flaws and history thing. Oh well!
* Optimus Primal's death(s) in ''Beast Machines'' are likewise the outcome of his own choices and character. {{storylink|End of the Line}} {{storylink| Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}} His death in ''Beast Wars'', by contrast, was more a moment of dramatic pathos — knowingly walking into danger, his enemy got the better of him. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}
* [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]]'s death in ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' is his main plot arc, quietly built up in the background since the first issue.

===Consequences of war===
[[Image:Bulkhead Eradicon Darkness Rising 3.jpg|thumb|right|200px|His special large intestine! There's only one like it!]]
It's hard to take a war story seriously when nobody actually dies. The reality of war can be more readily portrayed when characters die. [[Generic]]s are particularly handy for this, allowing death to be shown while not removing primary characters (retail toys!) from the story. The results can range from high drama and pathos to numbingly pointless body counts.
* Impactor's death was used to drive home the threat of the Decepticons as well as the risks taken by the Autobots and their commanders. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}
* The ''Generation 2'' book featured several deaths which drove home the realities of war. Most notably, Red Alert's destruction served to make Grimlock acutely aware of just how badly he'd screwed up. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}
* Pretty much every death in ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' comes under this.
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]], [[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] and [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] are all killed in their first ''Prime'' episodes, due to just plain bad luck in the first three cases and because of a deliberate Autobot killing in Makeshift's. The [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] are presented as sentient ''and'' as being killed by Autobots in large numbers.

===Increased threat===
An enemy that kills is an enemy to be taken seriously. Thus a writer will frequently throw in some preliminary deaths to point out how seriously the bad guy should be treated.
* The generic who dies at the beginning of "[[City of Fear!]]" serves to show the zombies as a true life-threatening menace.
* Likewise for Runabout's death at the hands of the demons ; {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} knowing they can devour a Transformer makes the reader more concerned about the Dinobots' subsequent fate. {{storylink|Still Life!}}
* In "[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]", [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] makes corpses in practically every scene he's in!
* Cliffjumper in ''Prime'' was set up as a main character and then killed in five minutes, immediately putting the ''Prime'' Decepticons forward as a major threat.

===Cast thinning===
Transformers stories are notorious for acquiring gigantic casts as they roll on; Generation 1 was particularly notorious for this because of its longevity. A simple way to make things more manageable was simply to kill off large numbers of characters in battle. Examples are rife in the fiction, especially the Marvel comics.

* In the Marvel comics:
** The "[[Time Wars]]" storyline got rid of the [[Wrecker]]s and quite a few Decepticons as well.
** The [[Underbase Saga]] even more explicitly cleared out dozens of characters, leaving perhaps 2 dozen characters from each faction in the story.
** The battle with Unicron in "[[On the Edge of Extinction!]]" likewise got rid of a lot of older characters, leaving the story free to concentrate on more of a core cast (and associated newer toy characters.)
* [[Betrayal|Wreckers #2]] dealt with its oversized cast by killing off scads of characters right up front.

===Clear space for new toys===
{{main|To sell toys}}

[[Image:Newyorkunderbase.jpg|thumb|200px|right|(They also cease to appear on store shelves.)]]

Some fiction has an inherently limited capacity for characters. ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Machines'' are by far the most prominent examples; their CGI animation made character animation expensive and necessitated removing an old character before a new one could be brought in. But any medium can be susceptible to this toy-driven phenomena.
* The numerous casualties of "[[The Transformers: The Movie]]" were fairly explicitly removed from the story to make way for a wave of new toy/characters.
* Terrorsaur and Scorponok had to be removed — quickly — to make room for the two upcoming Fuzor characters, hence their sudden, blink-and-you-miss-it death in "[[Aftermath]]".
* Airazor and Tigatron were removed for similar reasons. When their plot was finally resolved, it was, surprise, via [[Tigerhawk|a new toy]]!

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==Fleshling death==
In general, ''Transformers'' fiction is pretty squeamish about showing the deaths of Earth's organic creatures. But it's a war, and sometimes it does happen. The out-of-universe reasons generally fall into three categories: Consequences of War, Emotional Pathos, and BLOOD IZ KEWL.

The various cartoons tend to show organic death the least, as they are most clearly aimed at, and easily accessible by, children. Comics tend to be less reluctant to show the impact of the Transformers' war on innocent lives, though the death rate varies by series. Latter-day Generation 1 books especially revel in high body counts, because squishing stupid humans is killer and awesome and radical and hardcore. Even the occasional [[Satellite of Doom|children's storybook]] has been known to off mass quantities of the dumb fleshies.

===Animal death===
[[Image:MurderedPuppy02.jpg|right|150px|thumb|One dead dog]]

[[Image:Sparkwar3 Dead noble.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Two dead dogs]]

Cute little animals are almost always killed off for reasons of Emotional Pathos:
* A little girl's pet puppy named [[Pis]] barked at [[Wilder]] and was kicked so hard he died. {{storylink|Rage!! Little Devils with No Need for Rules}}
* The [[Murdered puppy]] was shot down by the Decepticons after running away from Megatron's experiments. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] reminded [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] that [[The Fallen]] once shot down a ship full of [[Antilian bumble-puppy|Antilian bumble-puppies]]. (Decepticons have a thing for killing puppies.)
* The dog-like [[Noble]] was shot at by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] because of his hatred for organics {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}} and was later mourned by his "owner", [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}
* A stray shot from [[Tigatron]] accidentally caused an avalanche which killed his friend [[Snowstalker]]. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}}
* "[[Law of the Jungle]]" also portrays the deaths of four different forest animals (a bug is eaten by a frog, which is eaten by a snake, which is taken off to be eaten by a bird. Later, an orange tiger kills an antelope). This is a rare "Consequences of War" example.
* [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] also once ate an eagle, {{storylink|Power Surge}} while [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] ate a cute little rat, {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}} and nearly ate an antelope as well. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}
* In order to save [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] had to fight a [[saber-toothed cat|saber-toothed tiger]] off a cliff, killing it. {{Storylink|Bad Spark}}
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] used [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel]]'s shield to knock a spikey rock onto a giant spider effectively killing it. She later used [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]]' axe to kill some new born baby spiders. {{Storylink|Along Came a Spider}}
* Human villain [[Trophy White]] had a grisly display of stuffed and mounted animal heads. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10|Bring Me the Head of Optimus Prime}}
* A vulture was shot when [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]] landed on Africa.

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===Human death===
[[Image:Razorclawshootsahuman.jpg|right|thumb|150px|This didn't happen much.]]

* Marvel US: The [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original Marvel book]] ignored or glossed over human casualties, which were rarely if ever shown; the panel at right, from [[Toy Soldiers!|US #37]], shows a ''very'' unusual instance of a human dying right in front of us. One of the few human(oid)s to die on-panel was [[Galen]], killed off to make way for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' was much more explicit about human death, as Bludgeon and later [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] attacked Earth for the purpose of inflicting casualties.
* Marvel UK: The UK-original stories were much less reluctant to show human death; within the first year or so, humans had died in Autobot-induced car wrecks and at the hands of mind-controlled Autobots.
* In every US-aired cartoon series, humans essentially ''never'' die. Even ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'', which features the city of [[Detroit]] getting smashed by robot battles virtually every week, never once mentions humans getting killed.
** In [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']], when [[MECH|human terrorists]] are featured they will often die. Piloted or driven vehicles explode and enemies are implied to be crushed.
* Contemporary toyline-based comics (''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'') seem to follow a similar policy, avoiding mention of human death — even when human cities are being directly attacked, as in "[[Multiplicity, Pt. 2]]".
* Japanese cartoons, by contrast, don't seem to mind showing human deaths (or [[Pis|dog deaths]], for that matter).
* The [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] really thought it was totally awesome and cool and radical to kill off those stupid humans. Thus, they start off with Megatron smushing some stupid humans. More smushing and killing and blowing up follows. DIE, dumb stubbies, DIE!
* [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW comics]] managed to avoid this for a long time, showing human death only when it was particularly integral to the plot... then ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' came down the pike. DIE, stupid fleshies, DIE!
* The live-action [[movie continuity]] implies a great deal of human death. ''Revenge'' mentions a body count of over 9,000 (don't even ''think'' about it), and massive damage is done during the battle of [[Mission City]], though little of it is shown on screen. And of course, the first film begins with Blackout wiping out an entire military base. A handful of humans are killed directly on-screen, most notably [[Patrick Donnelly|Donnelly]]. Then of course we get to Dark of the Moon, which has Decepticons laying siege to [[Chicago]], killing most of its citizens, including several being shot and exploding and disintegrating into just skulls ''directly in front of the camera''. Then of course we get to [[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]], whose job it is to assassinate civilians, even if it means befriending their children to do it. Twisted.
** [[Dylan Gould]] was killed when he was shoved into [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] space bridge generator, but given he was a villain it's not so much of a concern.
** [[Sam Witwicky]] was killed by Megatron but brought back to life by the Primes.
* The alternate timeline arc in Titan's Movie comic featured big wars on Earth and lots of destruction, clearly ''insinuating'' human death while not being explicit. The exceptions were in [[Transformers Comic issue 10|issue 10]], where [[NATO]] is said to be suffering losses of 11,506 and the [[France|Palais Bourbon]] is blown up when people are still clearly inside. [[Sam Witwicky]], meanwhile, was stated to have died.
[[Image:Convoy-kablooie.jpg|right|thumb|150px|They'll, uh, be okay, maybe.]]
* Titan quite blatantly stated that the [[Free Men]] had caused great loss of life at an air base, a rare example of humans killing humans. In the same story, [[Robert Epps]] opened fire on militia men, which kinda implies he was killing them. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.10|Bring Me the Head of Optimus Prime}} Similarly, [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] of all people was seen zapping humans at close range during a Decepticon attack; with no "oh it was a stun beam" handwave and the 'Cons not pulling punches, it sure seems like he's murdered 'em! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.6|Outlaw Blues}}
* In ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'', several [[Kiss Player]]s were seen being devoured by Legions.
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==Characters who die a lot==
* [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Dirge (G1)]] — the unlucky guy who gets [[:Image:Dirge DeathSerpentor.jpg|killed]] [[:Image:Dirge DeathSwarm.jpg|off]] [[:Image:Dirge DeathTimelines.jpg|in]] [[:Image:Dirge DeathUnicron.jpg|many]] [[:Image:Dirge DeathArmada.jpg|continuities]]
* [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] — the unlucky guy who gets killed over and over in the same continuity, but doesn't seem to mind.
* [[Waspinator]] — the unlucky guy from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' who gets sliced, diced, and fricasseed every other episode only to be fully functional in time to get [[Slag (slang)|slagged]] ''again''. But he never actually dies.
* [[Cy-Kill (disambiguation)|Cy-Kill]], a Go-Bots character transferred to many Transformers comics just to be killed off violently. For no other reason than the lolz of ending his toyline, his universe, and finally his life... repeatedly.
* [[Sentinel Prime (G1)]] — the unlucky [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] [[:Image:Sentinel prime lou.jpg|who]] [[:Image:Sentinel prime dw.jpg|must]] [[Megatron Origin issue 4|die]].
* [[Starscream (Animated)]] — the unlucky guy that constantly gets killed, decapitated, or maimed by others, only to be brought back to life, thanks to a fragment of the [[AllSpark]] embedded in his forehead.

==See also==
* [[Transformer funerary practices]]
* [[To sell toys]]

[[Category:Biology]]
[[Category:Transformer anatomy]]

Second-in-command

2012-04-01T05:34:44Z

72.225.204.231: /* Decepticon seconds-in-command */

The '''second-in-command''' refers to a [[Transformer]] whose status is... well, second to the commander's. A Transformer who is second-in-command is not necessarily ranked '''Sub-Commander''', while a Transformer ranked Sub-Commander is usually the second-in-command. The rank generally varies between factions. For the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Maximal]]s, the rank is usually overlooked, but it still receives [[Sub-Commander's Day|its own holiday]]. For the [[Decepticon]]s and [[Predacon]]s, choosing a Second-in-Command is a very tough decision. Pick one too loyal, and everyone will ignore him. Pick one too bold, and the leader may find himself [[scrap]].

== Autobot seconds-in-command ==
[[Image:Pmoptimusprimedeath.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"I... want [[Grimlock (G1)|him]] to take command... " Prowl: "What?! NOOO!!!"]]
'''Sub-commander'''
*[[Grimlock (G1)]] <ref>[[Binaltech]] [[bio]]</ref><ref>{{storylink|Still Life!}}, {{storylink|Generation 2 (Marvel comic)}}</ref>
*[[Prowl (G1)]] <ref name=TUG>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>
*[[Jazz (G1)]] <ref name=TUG/>
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire (Unicron Trilogy)]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)]] <ref>{{storylink|Sub-Commander's Day}}</ref> - To both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)]]

'''Lieutenant'''
*[[Blacker]]
*[[Lightfoot]]
*[[Jazz (G1)]] <ref>Japanese bio</ref>
*[[Jazz (Movie)]]
*[[Prowl (G1)]] - Lieutenant of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Sentinel Prime]] <ref>{{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}</ref>
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert (Unicron Trilogy)]]
*[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] <ref>Japanese bio</ref>

'''Miscellaneous'''
*[[Grandus (ROC)]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)]]
*[[Sky Garry (ROC)]]
*[[Waver]] - Second-in-command of [[Multiforce]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)]]
*[[Jazz (Animated)]]
*[[Ratchet (Prime)]]

== Decepticon seconds-in-command ==
*[[Starscream (G1)]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)]]
*[[Leozack]]
*[[Scourge (RID)]]
*[[Scorponok (G1)]] <ref name=TUG/>
*[[Starscream (Movie)]]
*[[Shockwave (Movie)]]
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)]] -To [[Starscream (Movie)|Lord Starscream ]] during his reign on Cybertron
*[[Starscream (Animated)]]
*[[Shockwave (Animated)]]
*[[Starscream (Prime)]]
*[[Soundwave (Prime)]]
*[[Shockwave (WFC)]]
*[[Airachnid]] -Becomes second in command after [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] left the Decepticons
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)]]

== Maximal seconds-in-command ==
'''Sub-commander'''
*[[Apache]]
*[[Rhinox (BW)]] <ref>On-package bio of [http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm Tenth Anniversary toy]</ref>
*[[Triceradon (BM)]] - [[Dinobot (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Dinobot]] sub-commander

'''Lieutenant'''
*[[Longrack (BWN)]]
*[[Mach Kick]] - Former lieutenant of the Thoroughbred Corps

'''Miscellaneous'''
*[[Cheetor (BW)]] <ref>{{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}}</ref>
*[[Rattrap]] <ref>Rattrap has the ability, but he doesn't want to be a real one. {{storylink|Chain of Command}}</ref>

== Predacon/Vehicon seconds-in-command ==
*[[Dinobot (BW)]] - Original second-in-Command to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron ]] before he joined the Maximals
*[[Guiledart]]
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)]]
*[[Inferno (BW)]] - Sub-commander (after the death of Scorponok)
*[[Megastorm]]
*[[Scorponok (BW)]]- Second-in-command following Dinobot's 'departure' from the Predacons.
*[[Antagony (BW)]] - [[Herald Maximo]] of [[Shokaract]]
*[[Jetstorm (BM)]] - Second-in-command to Megatron
*[[Thrust (BM)]] - Second-in-command after Jetstorm was reformatted into [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Ranks]]

Crossfire (Prime)

2012-04-01T04:37:09Z

72.225.204.231: /* Continuity notes */

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|prev=Loose Cannons
|next=Nemesis Prime (episode)
|image=
|caption=
|title="Crossfire"
|airdate=[[March 31]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[Marty Isenberg]]
|directed by=[[Shaunt Nigoghossian]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Airachnid and Starscream struggle to control an Insecticon warrior.'''

==Synopsis==
Airachnid muses to Megatron about Soundwave's inevitable decryption of the [[Project Iacon|Iacon files,]] and requests for her tracking abilities to be enlisted in the search for the resulting coordinates. Megatron dismisses her, and Soundwave replays the audio of her suggestion to leave Megatron [[One Shall Rise, Part 3|earlier]]. He contacts Dreadwing, who replies with an oath of loyalty. The leader orders him to perform a task he normally performs [[Rock Bottom|himself]], but now leaves to his first officer. The Seeker is confused, as Airachnid holds that position, but his mission becomes clear—he is to dispose of the treacherous spider.

Breakdown, Dreadwing, and Airachnid follow the trail of an unconfirmed energon deposit. Airachnid is amused at the heavy backup, and takes the opportunity to grill Breakdown on his lack of skill, and lack of eye. Dreadwing attempts to calm him, but another insult puts him into a frenzy. He jumps at the spider and fires at her. Dreadwing joins the fray, but is pinned to a tree by Airachnid's webbing. Breakdown catches a web to the face, and as he falls, he lets off a blast which collapses a tree on Airachnid. She finds one of her legs damaged, and retreats. Breakdown gives chase, and finds her collapsed in a ravine. As he raises his hammer to finish her, webs—[[MECH|not from Airachnid]]—immobilize it in the air. Airachnid raises a leg to slice him through.

A contingent of MECH soldiers come upon Breakdown's remains.

In a cave, Starscream pities his lot in life as he jumps for a meager scrap of energon. He is interrupted by a nearby rumbling that surprises him—it is an Insecticon, unearthing a large chunk of energon. He orders the brute to hand it over, but it attacks him, forcing him to hide. He witnesses the Insecticon bowing to another surprise—Airachnid. He makes himself known, and she makes her rogue status known, giving Starscream the idea to propose an alliance to overthrow Megatron with the help of her oversized herald. She proposes an alternative—she overthrows Megatron, and orders the Insecticon to destroy Starscream.

At base, Ratchet recieves another [[Orion Pax, Part 2|high frequency message on a restricted band,]] again from Starscream, who promises valuable intel for medical aid. His intel proves none-too-relevant until he mentions the Insecticon, and provides Airachnid's location. Back at base, Arcee berates Ratchet and Bulkhead for letting him go again, but Optimus is confident in sparing helpless lifeforms, regardless of personal vendettas.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]]
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]]
|c2=
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]]
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]
|c3=
*[[MECH|MECH Soldiers]]
|c4=
*[[Airachnid]]
*[[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]]
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]]
}}

==Quotes==

"I know we've never seen things ''eyes-to-eye'', but I'm sure we can ''patch'' things up." 
:—'''Airachnid''' baits Breakdown with extra-strength puns

"Easy prey." 
:—'''Breakdown''' on the crippled Airachnid

"You and your beast would do well to remember—''I honed my skills in the pits of Kaon!''" 
:—'''Megatron''' reminds all that he is not so easily beaten.

"You disobeyed my orders in following me here-You will make a fine first lieutenant."
:—'''Megatron''' might have finally made a good choice for second-in-command.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
===Continuity notes===
*Arcee reminds the team yet again of how Airachnid took [[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]] away from her.
*Starscream hasn't forgotten how Arcee let him live after their last encounter from "[[Partners]]".
*Airachnid wanting to leave Megatron behind during "[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]" has caught up to her.
*MECH comes across the dismembered remains of Breakdown, and cites it as a "[[Operation: Breakdown|familiar face]]".
*Starscream contacts Ratchet the same way he did back in "[[Orion Pax, Part 2]]", and meets him and Bulkhead in what appears to be the same place.
*Evidently, Breakdown forgot about the missile launcher mounted on his shoulder when his arm was strung up.
*The "task" Megatron normally performs himself—the disposal of treacherous soldiers—previously occurred in [[Rock Bottom]], where Starscream was the recipient.

===Transformers references===
*Megatron refers to his skills and training as a Kaon gladiator.

===Real-world references===

===Trivia===

{{epstub}}
[[Category:Prime episodes]]
*Breakdown is the first of the show's main cast to die.
*This is the first episode to feature an appearance from MECH but not Silas.

Dead End (WFC)

2012-04-01T00:25:15Z

72.225.204.231: /* Prime */

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Dead End}}
:''Dead End is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:WFCDeadEnd.jpg|250px|thumb|Four down, one to go.]]

'''Dead End''' is probably one morbid Decepticon.

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (360/PS3)===
{{note|The chassis for Dead End, the Tracker [[Scout (WFC)|Scout]], was made available as a part of DLC #2 on [[September 7]], 2010. He was available for the XBox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, but not for the PC version. In addition, he can be played as himself in Escalation mode.}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Dead End''' (Deluxe, 2012)
:''Accessories'': Swords

:Dead End is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|''Prime'' Wheeljack]], with a new head.

{{comingsoontoy}}

[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]

Japanese themes

2012-03-17T06:14:41Z

72.225.204.231:

The various [[Japan|Japanese]] ''Transformers'' television shows each feature one or more opening and closing [[theme song]]s to accompany the [[title sequence]]s and [[end credits]].

==Theme songs==
Each ''Transformers'' series in Japan has featured its own opening and closing theme song. Many different performers contributed over the years, giving a wide variety of different styles, from rap to pop, from serious to silly. Typically, the same artist would perform the opening and closing songs for a given series, though there are exceptions. Occasionally, an artist would provide music for multiple series.

===Generation 1===
;''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]''
*OP: "[[Transformer (song)|TRANSFORMER]]" (トランスフォーマー) by [[Satoko Shimonari]]
*ED: "[[Peace Again]]" (ピース・アゲン) by Satoko Shimonari

;''[[Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: 2010]]''
*OP: "[[Transformer 2010|TRANSFORMER 2010]]" (トランスフォーマー2010) by [[Shō Hirose]]
*ED: "[[What's You|WHAT'S YOU]]" (ホワッツ・ユー) by Shō Hirose

;''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Transformers: The Headmasters]]''
*OP: "[[The Headmasters (song)|The Headmasters]]" (ザ・ヘッドマスターズ) by [[Hironobu Kageyama]]
*ED: "[[Kimi wa Transformer]]" (君はトランスフォーマー, "You Are a Transformer") by Hironobu Kageyama

;''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Transformers: Super God Masterforce]]''
*OP: "[[Chōjin Masterforce no Theme]]" (超神マスターフォースのテーマ, "Theme of Super-God Masterforce") by [[Toshiya Igarashi]]
*ED: "[[Moero! Transformer]]" (燃えろ!トランスフォーマー, "Burn! Transformers") by Toshiya Igarashi

;''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory]]''
*OP: "[[Transformer V]]" (トランスフォーマーV) by [[Kōji Kaya]] and Morinoki Children's Chorus
*ED: "[[Cybertron Banzai]]" (サイバトロンばんざい, "Hooray for the Autobots") by [[Korogi '73]]

;''[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Transformers: Zone]]''
*OP: "[[Transformer Z no Theme]]" (トランスフォーマーZのテーマ, "Theme of Transformers: Zone") by [[Ichirō Mizuki]]
*ED: "[[Ashita no Kimi e]]" (未来の君へ, "For the You of Tomorrow") by Ichirō Mizuki

===Beast Era===
;''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars ~Super Lifeform Transformers~]]''
*OP: "[[War War! Stop It|WAR WAR! STOP IT]]" by [[Banana Ice]], [[Shitamachi Kyōdai]]
*ED: "[[For the Dream|FOR THE DREAM]]" by [[Mickey]]
*ED ([[Clash! Beast Warriors|special]]): "[[Hello! Toughness]]" (Hello！タフネス) by [[Katsu Seiji]] and [[Kenzō Isurugi]]

;''[[Beast Wars II (cartoon)|Beast Wars II ~Super Lifeform Transformers~]]''
*OP 1: "[[Get My Future|GET MY FUTURE]]" by [[Cyber Nation Network]]
*OP 2: "[[Super Voyager|SUPER VOYAGER]]" by Cyber Nation Network
*ED: "[[Yume no Iru Basho]]" (夢のいる場所, "Where Dreams Are") by [[Jun Yoneya]]
*OP ([[Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!|special]]): "[[Space Dreamer: Haruka naru Beast Wars|SPACE DREAMER ~Haruka naru Beast Wars~]]" (SPACE DREAMER ～遥かなるビーストウォーズ～, "SPACE DREAMER ~Distant Beast Wars~") by [[C.O.A.]]
*ED (special): "[[My Shooting Star|MY SHOOTING STAR]]" by C.O.A.

;''[[Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo ~Super Lifeform Transformers~]]''
*OP: "[[Love For Ever: Kimi wo Mamoru Tame ni|Love For Ever —Kimi wo Mamoru Tame ni—]]" (Love For Ever ―君を守るために―, "Love Forever —To Protect You—") by [[M.C.R.]]
*ED: "[[Te no Naka no Uchū]]" (手の中の宇宙, "The Universe in Your Hands") by [[Hitomi Yūki]]

;''[[Beast Wars Metals (franchise)|Beast Wars Metals ~Super Lifeform Transformers~]]''
*OP 1: "[[Tamashī no Evolution]]" (魂のエヴォリューション, "Evolution of the Spirit") by Hironobu Kageyama
*ED 1 "[[Ba-Bi-Bu-Be Beast Wars|BA-BI-BU-BE Beast Wars]]" (バ・ビ・ブ・べ　ビーストウォーズ) by Hironobu Kageyama and [[The Ba-Bi-Bu-Be Bombers]]
*OP 2: "[[Sen'nen no Soldier]]" (千年のソルジャー, "Millennium Soldier") by Hironobu Kageyama
*ED 2: "[[Halleluyah|HALLELUYAH]]" by Hironobu Kageyama, [[Mitsuko Horie]], and The Ba-Bi-Bu-Be Bombers
*OP ([[Bad Spark|special 1]]): "[[Hajimari no Uta]]" (始まりの唄, "Song of the Beginning") by [[Katsu Seiji]] and [[Kenzō Isurugi]]
*ED (special 1): "[[Hateshinai kono Sora e|Hateshinai kono (SORA) e]]" (果てしないこの宇宙(SORA)へ, "To the Never-ending Skies") by Katsu Seiji and Kenzō Isurugi
*OP ([[Cutting Edge|special 2]]): "[[Ano Yume no Kanata e]]" (あの夢の彼方へ, "Off to That Dream") by C.O.A.
*ED (special 2): "[[Wa! Wa! Wonderland|WA! WA! Wonderland]]" (WA! WA! ワンダーランド) by C.O.A.

;''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Returns]]''
*OP/ED: "[[Phat Planet]]" by [[Leftfield]]

===Car Robots===
;''[[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Transformers: Car Robots]]''
*OP: "[[Honō no Overdrive: Car Robot Cybertron|Honō no Overdrive ~Car Robot Cybertron~]]" (炎のオーバードライブ～カーロボットサイバトロン～, "Blazing Overdrive ~Car Robot Autobots~") by [[Kōji Wada]]
*ED: "[[Marionette]]" (マリオネット) by [[Mami Nishikaku]]

===Unicron Trilogy===
;''[[Armada (cartoon)|Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Micron Legend]]''
*OP 1: "[[Transformer: Dream Again|TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-]]" by [[Psychic Lover]]
*ED 1: "[[Never Ending Road]]" by Psychic Lover
*OP 2: "[[Transformers: Kōtetsu no Yūki|Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~]]" (Transformers ～鋼鉄の勇気～, "Transformers ~Steel Courage~") by [[Hideaki Takatori]]
*ED 2: "[[Don't Give Up!!]]" by Psychic Lover

;''[[Energon (cartoon)|Transformers: Super Link]]''
*OP: "[[Taiyō no Transform!!|Taiyō no transform!!]]" (太陽のtransform!!, "Solar transform!!") by [[Hiroshi Kitadani]]
*ED: "[[Calling You|Calling you]]" by [[Takayoshi Tanimoto]]

;''[[Cybertron (cartoon)|Transformers: Galaxy Force]]''
*OP 1: "[[Call You... Kimi to Boku no Mirai|CALL YOU... Kimi to Boku no Mirai]]" (CALL YOU... 君と僕の未来, "CALL YOU... The Future of You and Me") by [[Shinji Kakijima]]
*ED 1: "[[Itsumo]]" (いつも, "Always") by [[Tomoka Issei]]
*OP 2: "[[Ignition!|IGNITION!]]" (IGNITION - イグニッション!) by [[CHINO]]
*ED 2: "[[Growing Up!!|Growing up!!]]" by Shinji Kakijima

===Animated (Japan)===
;''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)#Japanese release|Transformers Animated]]''
*OP: "[[Transformers Evo.|TRANSFORMERS EVO.]]" by [[JAM Project]]
*ED: "[[Axel Transformers]]" by [[Rey]]

===Prime (Japan)===
;''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime]]''
*OP: "[[FEELING]]" by [[BIGBANG]]
*ED: "[[I Believe in All]]" by [[CLUTCHO]]

==Song collections==
Though each ''Transformers'' series featured distinctive music, the songs were not widely available in the '80s. Some of them were collected together with non-''Transformers'' anime and sold as part of massive compilations. With the debut of ''Beast Wars'', that started to change. CD singles of most ''Beast Wars''-era songs were readily available, and eventually albums compiling many songs began to be released. By 2003, the Generation One series would see similar treatment.

===Generation 1===
The first ''Transformers'' soundtrack album was released by [[Victor Entertainment]].
*'''''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers — [[Original Soundtrack: Music Book|Original Soundtrack <Music Book>]]''''' (Release date unknown, [[1985]])
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===Beast Era===
The ''Beast Wars'' soundtracks were released by [[Columbia Music Entertainment]].
*'''''Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers — [[Cyber Music|CYBER MUSIC: Original Soundtrack]]''''' ([[August 21]], [[1998]])
*'''''Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers — [[Hyper Music|HYPER MUSIC: Original Soundtrack Vol. 2]]''''' ([[November 21]], 1998)
*'''''Beast Wars Special: Super Lifeform Transformers — [[Strongest Music Collection]]''''' ([[December 19]], 1998)
*'''''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers — [[Best Songs Special]]''''' (December 19, 1998)
*'''''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers — [[Beast Wars Transformer Songs Best|BEAST WARS TRANSFORMER SONGS BEST]]''''' ([[December 18]], [[1999]])
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===''Car Robots''===
The ''Car Robots'' soundtrack was released by [[Interchannel]], although the DVD releases for the series were handled by [[Pony Canyon]].
*'''''Transformers: Car Robots — [[Car Robots: Original Soundtrack|Original Soundtrack]]''''' ([[August 3]], [[2000]])
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===Unicron Trilogy===
The ''Micron Legend'' soundtracks were released by Columbia, ''Super Link'' by Interchannel, and ''Galaxy Force'' by Victor.
*'''''The Transformers: Legends of the Microns — [[Sound of Evolution: Vol. 1]]''''' ([[March 21]], [[2003]])
*'''''The Transformers: Legends of the Microns — [[Sound of Evolution: Vol. 2]]''''' ([[June 18]], 2003)
*'''''Transformer: Superlink — [[Original Soundtrack: Mission I]]''''' ([[May 26]], [[2004]])
*'''''Transformers: Galaxy Force — [[Sound Pack 1]]''''' ([[April 21]], [[2005]])
*'''''Transformers: Galaxy Force — [[Sound Pack 2]]''''' ([[November 23]], 2005)
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===Retrospective collections===
Columbia released these compilation albums, which collectively cover the entire ''Transformers'' franchise from ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' up to ''Galaxy Force''.
*'''''Transformers — [[Theme Song Collection]]''''' ([[August 20]], 2003)
*'''''Transformers — [[History of Music: 1984-1990]]''''' ([[March 17]], 2004)
*'''''Transformers — [[Song Universe]]''''' ([[August 8]], [[2007]])
*'''''Transformers — [[Music Matrix]]''''' ([[April 2]], [[2008]])
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[[Category:Merchandise]]

Rumble (WFC)

2012-03-15T01:55:10Z

72.225.204.231: /* Prime */

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{{disambig3|Rumble}}
:''Rumble is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:WFC Rumble intro.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Look everyone; no hands!]]
As a loyal Mini-Con warrior under [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]'s command, '''Rumble''' loves using his quake-producing armament to shake up the opposition. Though he is most often found by the side (or rather, ''inside'') of his powerful commander, Rumble can be a surprisingly effective warrior on his own, throwing even warriors like [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] and [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#War for Cybertron video game|Optimus]] for a tumble!

He is [[FIRRIB|blue!]]

{{bigquote|Get ready to ''crumble''... before ''Rumble!''|Rumble on his own awesomeness|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Soundwave sent Rumble and [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]] to search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in [[Crystal City]]. Afterwards they attended [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Orion Pax]]'s hearing with the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith Silverstein]] (English)

Following the defeat of [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] in the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] [[Vaults]], the [[Autobot]] leader was transferred to [[Kaon]] prison facility where he was tortured by Soundwave. In the hopes of luring [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]] to Kaon, [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and Soundwave orchestrated events that allowed Zeta Prime to send a message to the Autobots revealing of his survival. Even though the Autobots recognized it for the trap it was, Optimus nevertheless led [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sidewipe]] allowing themselves to be captured and briefly imprisoned. They broke free, releasing all of the other Autobots in the prison and fought their way to Soundwave's laboratory. Soundwave protected himself behind an impenetrable forcefield and unleashed Rumble, [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]], and [[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] upon the Autobots. Any attempt by Optimus and his team to free Zeta was met with a gleeful attack by Rumble and his compatriots. However, when they received damage, Soundwave was forced to leave his protective shield to administer repairs, leaving him open to attack. Eventually, Soundwave and his minions were overwhelmed and had to retreat but not before mortally wounding Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Rumble''' (Deluxe, 2012)
: Rumble is an all new mold, transforming into a [[FIRRIB|blue]] compact car. He comes with a pair of "laser pile driver" weapons.
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==Notes==
*Rumble and Frenzy are described as communicating in coded beeps in ''Exodus'', but we are told that they can speak normally when they choose to.

[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Mini-Cons]]

Orion Pax, Part 3

2012-03-04T02:48:39Z

72.225.204.231: /* Synopsis */

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'''Orion rebels against Megatron and the Autobots try to get their leader back.'''

==Synopsis==
Jack and Arcee walk through Kaon, guided by the light of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. They come upon a circular clearing, and the key glows intensely, indicating that they must be close. Suddenly, the ground begins to shake, and cracks appear in the surface. The duo watch in awe as a passageway rises from the ground, its door illuminated the same as the Key. It opens, but just as the two are about to enter, an enormous creature rears up from atop the passage. Arcee's Autobot symbol catches its eye, and it charges her, Arcee's minute strength doing nothing to injure it. She is quickly floored, the creature notices Jack, and gives temporary pursuit until distracted by Arcee. Jack radios Ratchet and is told that the creature is an [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]], one of many sentries left to guard the dead Cybertron. Arcee tells Jack to go, to his surprise, but he realizes the necessity. As he enters, the door closes behind him.

On the Nemesis, Megatron inquires as to Orion's progress on [[Project Iacon]]. Orion says it's tough work, but Megatron says otherwise, revealing to him that all of his unsanctioned research has been recorded. Orion takes the opportunity to ask about his reported affiliation with the Autobots, but Megatron merely tells him to get back to work. Orion decides that enough is enough, and erases his progress in the archives. Megatron laughs, and shows the clerk that he has been recorded and documented in his pursuits. Soundwave intrudes, to show Megatron that one of their sentries came online on Cybertron. Orion asks how anything is alive on the planet, but Megatron tells him to continue his work-or be terminated.

Back on Cybertron, Arcee tangles with the enormous bug, but is no match for its brute strength. Finished with her, the Insecticon turns its attention to the fleshling, and breaks its way into the tunnel.

In the depths of the tunnel, Jack hears a [[Scraplet|familiar noise]], and uproots a metal bar for protection.

Back on the Nemesis, Megatron reviews the reports with Soundwave. He learns of the space bridge's activation, its endpoint, and the fact that it is still active. He quickly deduces the Autobots' plan.

In Cybertron's gullet, Jack arrives at the chamber of Vector Sigma. He proceeds to the center of a circular platform, where he places the Key. The entire chamber begins to transform and glow with the Key's energy, and the enormous supercomputer reveals itself, and begins to transfer its energy to the Key.

==Featured characters==
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==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
===Continuity notes===
*Optimus still has the broken sword that was broken aaaaall the way back in [[One Shall Fall]].

===Transformers references===
===Real-world references===
*Bulkhead's line bemoaning the Scraplets on Cybertron is a paraphrase of the oft-referenced "Why did it have to be snakes?" line from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

===Trivia===

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[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Commercial bumper

2012-02-05T22:52:20Z

72.225.204.231: /* Prime */

{{disambig2|the bits between the show and the ads|the television advertisements|Commercial}}
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[[Image:G1CommercialBumper01.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Still not as catchy as ABC's "Aaaafter theeese messages, we'll be riiiight back!"]]
'''Commercial bumpers''' are short segments used to mark the start and end of a commercial segment during a television show. They have been used in many Transformers cartoons.

In Japan, commercial bumpers are referred to as '''eyecatch''' (アイキャッチ ''aikyatchi'').

==Generation 1==
The original ''Transformers'' cartoon featured a rotating series of commercial bumpers, which changed by season. The music for all seasons remained the same, however, with [[Victor Caroli]] narrating "[[Media:G1-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|''The Transformers'' will return after these messages]]" and "[[Media:G1-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|We now return to ''The Transformers'']]", while a character transformed. The animation for the season 1 and 2 bumpers was provided by [[Toei]] while the animation for the season 3 and 4 bumpers was provided by [[AKOM]]. Amusingly, at the end of each episode, it was announced the Transformers would return, only to come back to the end credits.

The commercial bumpers were among the many aspects of the cartoon subjected to aural desecration by [[Kid Rhino]]. Whereas the original bumpers featured only music and the narrator's voice, the Rhino DVD releases included lasers, squealing tires, revving engines, swooshing sounds, and [[transformation]] sound effects, none of which were present in the original.

The Japanese dub replaced [[Victor Caroli]] with [[Issei Masamune]] yelling "Exciting Transformer!", and had sound effects added to them. During the 2010 series, the regular music in the bumpers was replaced with "[[Transformer 2010|TRANSFORMER 2010]]".

[[Image:G1CommercialBumperOptimus01.jpg|thumb|200px|This image can also be found on every vintage trapper keeper, pencil case and paper party cup you'll ever find.]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperShockwave01.jpg|thumb|200px|Little known fact: Shockwave invented [[:Image:G1 Vol.2 Issue6 2.jpg|disco]].]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperTrypticon01.jpg|thumb|200px|Trypticon destroy obnoxious text!!]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperHighbrow01.jpg|thumb|200px|Featuring everyone's favorite... this guy!]]

;1984
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Optimus Prime transforms to robot mode.
*Jazz drives out from behind an Autobot symbol, spins out while transforming to robot mode, and backs off-screen while firing.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Starscream flies over Earth, transforms to robot mode and lands.
*Laserbeak flies under cam in cassette mode; a passing Decepticon symbol hides his transformation to condor mode.

;1985
The Season Two commercial bumpers are distinguished by their bright, solid-color backgrounds.

''The Transformers'' will return:
*Cosmos transforms and lands on an upside-down planetoid, which then rotates so he's upright.
*Omega Supreme transforms from base to robot and fires.
*Shockwave transforms from gun to robot and fires at the camera
*Devastator forms, raises his fists together and is enveloped by an energy glow.
*Blitzwing

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Thrust transforms to robot mode and lands.
*Warpath transforms to tank mode and drives under the camera.
*Astrotrain flies past in shuttle mode, changes to robot mode and fires, then changes to locomotive form and drives into the camera.
*Grimlock changes to dino mode and uses his tail to smash a rock outcrop with the Decepticon emblem.
*Hook, in crane mode, lifts a sign declaring "We now return to the Transformers".

;1986
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Rodimus Prime, dodging fire from Cyclonus before changing to vehicle mode.
*Blurr flies past camera, transforms and fires.
*Base-mode Trypticon fires, then transforms to dinosaur mode.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Ultra Magnus, discharging two passengers before transforming to robot mode.
*Sharkticon, transforming to shark mode and walking into the camera.

;1987
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Scorponok transforms from base to scorpion, scuttles at the camera, and transforms to robot.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Highbrow transforms from helicopter to robot over a planet.

;1988
''The Transformers will return''
*The Optimus Prime puppet telling audiences not to go away.
*[[Tommy Kennedy]] leaning up against the giant Prime puppet's face, telling audiences not to go away.

We now return to ''The Transformers''
*The Optimus Prime puppet welcoming everyone back.
*Tommy Kennedy announcing, "Now back to the story!"

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==''The Headmasters''==
Every bumper for ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' featured the same [[Media:HM-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|musical sting]], followed by a cry of "Head On!" from one of the cast.

[[Image:Headmasters bumpers.jpg|thumb|250px|"Apply directly to the command module!"]]
Into first commercial:
*Gun-mode [[Sixshot]] leaps from [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s hand, transforms to robot mode and fires a volley of shots from his blasters.

First return to show:
*Jet-mode [[Brainstorm]] flies and spins through space, then transforms to robot mode and fires a blast.

Into second commercial:
*Vehicle-mode [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] dodges two blasts from offscreen, then transforms to robot mode and fires back.
*Scorpion-mode [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] transforms to robot mode, materialises his shield and ends with a mighty pose.

Second return to show:
*Tank-mode [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] comes under fire from behind, and turns to return fire before transforming to robot mode.
*Ship-mode [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] transforms to robot mode.
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==''Super-God Masterforce''==
Every ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' bumper was accompanied by [[Media:MF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|a musical sting]] featuring a drawn-out cry of "Mastaaaaa-FORCE!"

;First rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 1.jpg|thumb|200px|You'd better not touch that dial!]]
Into first commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Metalhawk]] flies over a polar wasteland, then transforms to robot mode and fires two shots.

First return to show:
*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] burst out of the ocean and combine into [[King Poseidon]].

Into second commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Blood]] flies over a city and shoots at a building, then transforms to robot mode.

Second return to show:
*[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] transforms to robot mode.

Before closing credits:
*Truck-mode [[Ginrai]] drives across a rocky landscape, and transforms to robot mode.

;Second rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 2.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
Into first commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Metalhawk]] flies over a polar wasteland, then transforms to robot mode and fires two shots.

First return to show:
*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] burst out of the ocean and combine into [[King Poseidon]].

Into second commercial:
*[[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] combine into [[Darkwings]].

Second return to show:
*[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] transforms to robot mode.

Before closing credits:
*Super Ginrai bursts out of a volcano in vehicle mode and transforms into robot mode.

;Third rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 3.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
Into first commercial:
*Ship-mode [[Grand Maximus]] flies through a smokey battlefield, fires off a shot, and transforms to robot mode.

First return to show:
*Super Ginrai tears through a wall of strange organic material, then combines with [[Godbomber]] into God Ginrai.

Into second commercial:
*Scorpion-mode [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] scuttles through a dark canyon and transforms to robot mode.

Second return to show:
*The [[Giga|Gigatank]] drives through some water as the [[Mega|Megajet]] flies overhead, then the pair combine into [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

Before closing credits:
*Super Ginrai tears through a wall of strange organic material, then combines with [[Godbomber]] into God Ginrai.

The final episode of the series, "[[You Too Use the Masterforce to Transform]]" featured a unique final bumper, starring [[Cab]]'s pet [[Cab|parrot and armadillo]]. The parrot rode around on top of the rolled up armadillo, then fell off as the armadillo uncurled.
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==''Victory''==
[[Image:Victory bumpers.jpg|thumb|250px|When your room looks kinda weird, and you wish that you weren't the-ere...]]
[[Image:Roadcaesar bumper.jpg|thumb|125px|ANIMAL DANCE!]]

''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'''s bumpers were distinguished by their use of cutesy "[[super deformed]]" characters, who would destroy the opposing faction's [[insignia]] to the tune of [[Media:Victory-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|a short musical sting]].

After opening credits:
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] flies in and transforms, then slashes the Decepticon insignia, which falls apart to reveal the Autobot insignia beneath.

Into commercial:
*[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] falls into shot in beast mode, transforms and smashes the Autobot insignia with his mace, which crumbles away to expose the Decepticon insignia.

Back to show:
*The [[Dinoforce]] combine into [[Dinoking]], who jumps on the Autobot insignia, then cheerfully plucks the Decepticon insignia from rubble.

Before closing credits:
*[[Holi]] destroys the Decepticon insignia by bursting out of it in car mode, then transforms to watch [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]] as he pushes the Autobot insignia into shot. Holi leans against it and Jean salutes.
*The [[Brainmaster|Brainmasters]] combine into [[Road Caesar]] and kick the Decepticon logo and the camera follows it as it rolls off to the right, past the Autobot logo, and falls over. Road Caesar jumps on it and dusts his hands off. Curiously, this bumper was only featured in "[[Attack! Leozack]]".
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==''Generation 2''==
[[Image:G2commercialConstructiconsDinobots.jpg|thumb|125px|]]
''[[Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' incorporated [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] clips from the line's toy [[Commercial|commercials]], each one featuring a piece of unique narration.

Into commercial:
*The Constructicons transform and start smashing stuff as the narrator appeals to the audience: "Hey, don't trash the place! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"
*Jazz drives off a ramp and transforms to robot mode with a flip. "Hey, don't flip out! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"
*Optimus Prime drives down a road for a while before transforming. "Don't hit the road! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"

Back to show:
*Ramjet swoops down and transforms to robot mode as the narrator requests: "Don't go ballistic! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' is back!"
*Devastator smashes a chasm into the ground, out of which emerge the Dinobots. "And now, back to ''Transformers: Generation 2''!"
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==''Beast Wars''==
''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' featured a standardized short commercial bumper, with the show's logo from the opening credits accompanied by the "BEAST WARS!" cry, and [[Garry Chalk]] proclaiming either "We'll be right back!" or "We're back!" as appropriate.

[[Image:Beast Wars bumper.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]
After the final act of the episode and before the final commercial, there would be an additional bumper, with a narrator urging viewers to continue watching the series as a montage of action clips and quotes played quickly in the background.

[[Image:BeastWarsJapanBumperConvoy01.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
:''Garry Chalk'': "BEAST WAAAARS!"
:''Narrator'': "More exciting action--"
:''Chalk'': "MAXIMIZE!"
:''Narrator'': "--from your favorite 3-D Transformers!"
:''Chalk'': "Prime jets, ON!"
:''[[Ian James Corlett|Ian Corlett]]'': "Whoaaaaah, cool!"
:''Narrator'': "On the next exciting adventure of ''Beast Wars''! With 3-D action!"

Meanwhile, for the Japanese version of the series, the commercial bumpers were slightly more elaborate. Each bumper featured a framed image of a chosen character, showing off their transformation while screaming the name of the show. Laid over their narration was a clip of the theme song: "[[War War! Stop It|WAR WAR! STOP IT]]" by [[Banana Ice]].
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==''Beast Wars II''==
[[Image:BWII Lio Convoy bumper.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
The Japanese ''[[Beast Wars II (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' series used two different types of bumpers.

The first featured an over-the-shoulder, close-up shot of [[Lio Convoy]] on a plain black background. This would reveal itself slowly with an adjustment of the screen's lighting, followed by the series' logo materialising in the bottom right corner, all to the tune of [[Media:BWII-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|a strange "whoosing" synth sting]].

The second type of bumper used in ''BWII'' featured a character's stock transformation footage on a plain black background, again ending with the show's logo slowly appearing in the corner. When the featured character had a beast mode, they were shown transforming to robot mode, but those without ended up in vehicle mode. The exceptions to this rule were [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]], [[Scuba]], and [[Ikard]], who were each shown to transform both to robot mode in a pre-break bumper and then back to beast mode after the break. [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] also transformed to robot mode when he was featured. Instead of the "whoosing" synth, this style of bumper was accompanied by [[Media:BWII-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|its own short musical sting]].

The first Lio Convoy-style bumper was used almost exclusively for the first fifteen episodes, with the sole exception of episode twelve. Between the episodes sixteen and forty-two it only turned up in four episodes, and then shared the final episode with a [[Lio Junior]] transformation bumper.
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==''Beast Wars Neo''==
''[[Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' also used bumpers that each featured the series' characters' transformation footage as ''BWII'' had. This was accompanied by one of two musical stings, depending on whether the bumper was positioned [[Media:BWN-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|before]] or [[Media:BWN-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|after]] the ad break.

[[Image:Beast Wars Neo bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Wonkey <s>donkey</s> giraffe.]]
Approximately half of the episodes featured a different character either side of the ad break, whereas the other half kept the same character for both bumps. Occasionally they also mixed things up a bit by showing a single character transforming from beast mode to robot mode before the break and back again afterwards.

Of the twenty-two characters featured in the series' bumpers, only six were given more than one piece of transformation footage. Of those, [[Big Convoy]] is special in that he was shown in three separate clips; one transforming to beast mode, and two transforming to robot mode.

The familiar [[Lio Convoy]] over-the-shoulder bumper from ''BWII'' also made a cameo appearance in this series. It was used as both the pre- and post-break bumpers in [[Illusion? Lio Convoy|episode twenty-nine]]. The only difference was that it now featured the ''Neo'' logo and stings, naturally.

With this series, Lio Convoy also finally got his own transformation-style bumper, something that managed to elude him throughout the whole of ''BWII''.
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==''Robots in Disguise''==
[[Image:Car Robots bumpers.jpg|right|280px|thumb|]]
;''Car Robots''
The Japanese ''[[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Car Robots]]'' series featured bumpers that each re-used one of the [[computer-generated imagery|CGI]] character transformations seen in the show's [[title sequence|opening titles]], except taking place on a plain black background and with the series logo overlaid onto the bottom right corner. These were accompanied by one of two different musical stings, depending on whether they were [[Media:CR-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|leading into]], or [[Media:CR-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|returning from]] the ad break.

;''Robots in Disguise''
Into commercial:
*CGI animation of a superdeformed [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] transforming into the [[Fox Kids]] logo. [[Neil Kaplan]] narrates "We'll be right back, on Fox Kids!"
*The [[Spy Changer]]s run towards the screen and transform, as [[Wally Wingert]] implores "Don't speed up--we'll be transforming back to the show!"
*[[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] transforms as a narrator taunts him with "Here, sharky, sharky, sharky... Don't bite. ''Transformers'' will be right back on Fox kids!"

Back to show:
*CGI clip of Optimus Prime's transformation from the original ''Car Robots'' opening credits. Kaplan: "Shift--shape--and ready to roll--back to ''Transformers'' on Fox Kids!"
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]'s face appears on his own car-mode viewscreen. Wingert: "Dude! We're cruising the fast track, back to ''Transformers'' on Fox Kids!"
*[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] transforms between robot and dragon modes as a narrator retorts, "Not so fast, Megatron! ''Transformers'' is back, on Fox Kids!"
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==''Armada''==
[[Image:Armada Optimus Prime bumper.jpg|thumb|150px|]]
;''Armada''
The ''[[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' series featured bumpers that were very similar in part to the show's [[scene transition]]s.

The first bumper of the episode would start by showing [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s vehicle mode driving down a dirt road for a couple of seconds before transitioning via a screen full of customised [[Autobot]] [[insignia]]-shaped [[wikipedia:wipe (transition)|iris wipes]] to a shot of him in robot mode in front of a vaguely mechanical looking background. Optimus would then twirl around, flailing wildly, before settling on a pose on the right side of the screen. This was accompanied by either [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|a short musical sting taken from the show's theme song]], or [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|a second sting that, like, totally rocks out loud]].
[[Image:Armada bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Winners don't use drugs. Transfans don't need them.]]
The bumper leading into the mid-episode commercial break would start by fading up on the familiar swirling green background as pieces of the Autobot insignia quickly tumbled from behind the camera towards the middle of the screen. Once the pieces had met in the middle-ground and joined together to form the Autobot symbol, they would perform a quick flip while a glowing yellow monochrome Optimus suddenly appeared out of the flare effect. All of this was accompanied by the same first musical sting taken from the theme song.

The bumper that led the return to the show was basically the same, except with the [[Decepticon]] symbol, a glowing white [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1-Short.ogg|a slightly shorter version of the first sting]].
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[[Image:Micron Legend bumpers.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Transfans DEFINITELY don't need drugs. The franchise itself is addicting enough as it is.]]
;''Micron Legend''
The Japanese version ''Micron Legend'' used multiple bumper sets, changing to new ones in the later half of the series. Almost all feature the accompanying music sting that is the initial cries of [[Media:ML-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|"Transform! Transform!" and guitar riff]] from the first opening song "[[Transformer: Dream Again|TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-]]".

The previously mentioned bumper of Prime driving, and transforming, at the start of each episode, which was used as bumper for the start of ''Armada'' episodes, instead served as the title cards for each episode in ''Micron Legend''.

The first set is more or less identical to ''Armada'''s mid-episode commercial break, although they're accompanied with the ''Micron Legend'' logo and instrumentals that play slightly extended versions of the [[scene transition#The Unicron Trilogy|scene transitions']] stings: [[Media:ML-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|the "heroic" guitars]] for Optimus, and [[Media:ML-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-3.ogg|the more ominous horns]] for Megatron.

[[Image:Micron Legend Unicron bumper.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Now do an "OM NOM NOM" pose!]]
The second eye catch variation leading into commercial shows Jet Optimus firing a shot while flying back, followed with [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] driving by in vehicle form before cutting to a yellow monochrome of them all combined against the similarly styled green background.

Returning from commercial has more than one variation. One shows [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] standing on Cybertron with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] popping up behind him and a starry backdrop. Cut to them combined and the green background with the ''Micron Legend'' logo, but not in silver monochrome

Another version of returning from commercial features Unicron in planet mode zooming close to the screen before his planet-mode's "jaws" transitions the screen over to him in robot mode hovering over Cybertron with the ''Micron Legend'' logo.
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==''Super Link''==
[[Image:Super Link bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px]]
The Japanese version of the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon featured still shots of various characters over the top of one of two musical stings, one for [[Media:SL-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|either]] [[Media:SL-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|side]] of the break. In addition, the featured character would announce the show's title, often taking the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience or give their characteristic rallying cry ("[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]—hyper mode!" for example).

Rather than follow a fixed pattern across the series or be chosen randomly, the bumpers would often relate to the events of the episode during which they appeared, and characters would sometimes make references to what was happening in the show at the time. The special episode "[[Distribution]]" featured an abundance of original commercial bumpers which didn't actually lead into commercials, but were just included for "fun" in the middle of the show.

''Super Link'''s commercial bumpers didn't make it into ''Energon'' (because it took commercial breaks more frequently and at different times), but the fake bumpers from "Distribution" did, since they were actually part of the episode. Naturally, the joke (weak as it was in the first place) was met with [[dull surprise|dull bemusement]] by the ''Energon'' audience, since viewers who had not seen ''Super Link'' (i.e. most of the viewing audience) had no idea what they were or where they came from.
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==''Galaxy Force''==
The bumpers for the Japanese ''[[Cybertron (cartoon)|Galaxy Force]]'' series featured a harmonised cry of "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|To-ran-su-for-MAAAAA!]]" taken from the end of [[Call You... Kimi to Boku no Mirai|the main theme tune]]. When the theme changed at episode twenty-eight the show's bumpers switched to using two different versions of the cry, neither from the main theme, each with slightly different timing for the pre- and post-break bumpers; "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|To-ran-su... fo-or-MAAAAA!]]" and "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-3.ogg|To-ran-su-FORRR-maaaaa!]]" respectively.

[[Image:Galaxy Force bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|It's 8:13... Do you know where your children are?]]
[[Image:Galaxy Force bumpers ep51.jpg|thumb|190px|right|Up and below!]]
For the first half of the series, each bumper would start by showing the series' logo on a light blue star field, from which the planets would break away and fly around a bit as the title glowed white and phased-out. This would then quickly cross-fade into a close-up still of a character, on top of which said character would then phase-in with the same white glow seen earlier (together with their name and faction's insignia) and strike a pose with a mighty ''clunk''.

From episode twenty-seven (the series' half-way point), the bumpers would start with a close-up silhouette of a character on a star field background, overlaid with the series' logo in the bottom corner. The logo would then phase-out as the silhouette moved away from the camera, usually turning around, as the lighting adjusted to reveal the character and the background cross-faded into said character's close-up still. Each bump would still end with the same pose-striking ''clunk'' as before, together with the character's name and insignia phasing into view.

For the first thirteen episodes, the bumper leading into the ad break was also used to return to the show, whereas from episodes fourteen to twenty-five, most (but not all) episodes featured different characters either side of the break. From episode twenty-six onwards they were always different, and occasionally displayed two or three characters on the same screen.

A notable exception is [[Unfinished|episode fifty-one]], which is the only episode to feature no commercial bumpers; instead, the ''Galaxy Force'' logo scrolls on and off the screen to signal the beginning and the end of the commercial break, as pictured right.
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==''Animated''==
[[Image:Animated Japan bumpers.jpg|250px|thumb|right|]]
In America, the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon series did not have any unique bumpers, simply going with whatever generic bumpers [[Cartoon Network]] was using at the time.

In Japan, however, new commercial bumpers were crafted for the series. These bumpers use one of two musical stings, depending on whether the character featured is [[Media:Animated-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|an Autobot]] or [[Media:Animated-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|a Decepticon]], with said character shouting their name followed by the "Transform!" command. The Autobot sting is based on [[Transformers Evo.|the show's opening theme song]].

Visually, each bumper starts with a blank screen showing a colour gradient, in front of which the featured character quickly moves in from off-screen in their vehicle mode. They then flip in a manner similar to a [[scene transition]] to reveal the same character in robot mode, flanked by a mirrored pair of monochrome versions of themselves in an action pose, set at a jaunty angle and overlaid with their name in a unique font. This art then moves towards the camera slightly before straightening up and shrinking back to the middle-ground as the series' logo positions itself in front of them.
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==''Prime''==
In the US, ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' initially had no separate bumpers, simply using [[The Hub]]'s generic bumpers. However, ''Prime''-themed bumper were eventually created later on.

Into commercial:
* We see [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] explode out of the Hub logo. We then see a picture of [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]], which then goes into the background as Bumblebee punches the screen.

Back to the show:
* We see [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] transform into truck mode, the Bumblebee is aiming his gun at something, then we see Optimus Prime's face, and finally we see the Hub logo.

[[Category:Commercials]]

Ultra Magnus (SG)

2012-01-14T02:19:46Z

72.225.204.231: Fixed weird halting sentence structure in header text.

{{factions|sgAutobot}}
{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus}}
:''Ultra Magnus is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:UltraMagnusSG-BotConsite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Great, [[Sir Soundwave]]'s learned how to photobomb.]]
'''Ultra Magnus''' is an evil and treacherous [[Autobot]], and [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]'s kid brother. Like [[Alpha Trion (SG)|many]] [[Rodimus (SG)|other]] [[Thunderclash (SG)|Autobots]], he has plans to take over the faction, though his current forced exile on [[Paradron]] might make further attempts difficult. Outside his brother, Magnus devotes most of his hatred towards [[Treadshot (SG)|Treadshot]], a former friend who ended up on the opposite side of the war. [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] hates Magnus with a passion, for reasons unknown, even joining the [[Decepticon]]s just to oppose him. Magnus longs to take over as [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], resenting his big brother with a passion.

==Fiction==
===''Shattered Glass''===
At one point, Ultra Magnus led an attempted coup against [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]], with [[Hound (SG)|Hound]] and [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] as his only ''known'' supporters, though Hound was reportedly a link between Magnus and [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28|SG Hound's magazine profile}} However, during the battle between Optimus and Ultra Magnus, the former cheated. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}} When the coup failed, Prime had Magnus exiled to Paradron as punishment. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29|SG Cyclonus' magazine profile}}

While trapped with [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] in the maze leading to the [[Omega Terminus]] chamber, [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] referred to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as a "traitorous lunatic". Sideswipe countered by saying that Blurr was one to talk, and asked how Ultra Magnus was doing. Blurr said Magnus was doing "better than [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]", at least. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's only evil 'cuz no one's pushing in his wheels.]]
*'''Invasion''' ([[BotCon 2012]] box set)
:Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], featuring what appears to be the mold's second head, seen previously only in the instructions. Ultra Magnus is in the colors of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy (who was later redecoed into ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]), with a translucent face and blue eyes. Like Prime, Magnus has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows, which is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. The sword forms the hitch of the truck in vehicle mode.

:Ultra Magnus was released in a box set with [[Sir Soundwave|Soundwave]], [[Tracks (SG)|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)|Treadshot]], [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]], and [[Metalhawk]].
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
[[Image:UltraMagnusSG-FromTheEditorsDesk.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Okay, but where's the translucent skull?]]
* In [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 22]], a "[[Mini Mayhem]]"-style comic featuring a version of ''Shattered'' Magnus appeared in "From the Editor's Desk..." along with [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and [[Eric Siebenaler]]. Though it's an official appearance of Magnus, it's probably not in-continuity. Can it be too much to hope that this already got the inevitable "I can deal with that" jokes out of their system?

[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Autobots]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

One Shall Rise, Part 3

2011-10-19T01:02:08Z

72.225.204.231: /* Trivia */

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|prev=One Shall Rise, Part 2
|next=
|image=OneShallRise3-together.jpg
|caption=Why can't we be friends? Why can't we be friends?
|title="One Shall Rise, Part 3"
|airdate=[[October 15]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Jack learns more about Optimus Prime's history on Cybertron while the Autobots continue their battle at the Earth's core.'''

==Synopsis==

As he leads the [[Autobot]]s further toward [[Earth]]'s core, [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] is again seized by a vision of the planet exploding. He notes how [[Unicron]]'s strength grows ever greater and continues on. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] both voice their mistrust of the [[Decepticon]] leader, though they have no choice but to follow him. Unbeknownst to them, several strange, mechanical creatures observe the intruders into their dark domain.

Back at [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|base]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] and the [[human]]s watch a report that outlines how the planet's chaotic weather continues to spiral out of control. Despite [[June Darby|June]]'s efforts to lighten the mood, [[William Fowler|Fowler]] insists that something must be done—even if it means contacting his associates at the [[Pentagon]]. Fowler makes known his uneasiness about teaming up with Megatron, but Ratchet surprises the humans by explaining how such a situation has happened before. Ratchet relates how Optimus Prime and Megatron were once close friends, in the twilight hours of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Golden Age]].

[[Image:OneShallRise3-corresponding.jpg|left|thumb|250px|''Once, I called you "Brother".'' 
''Once, I thought the chance to make you laugh'' 
''Was all I ever wanted...'' 
''And even now,'' 
''I wish that [[Primus|God]] had chose another.'' 
''Serving as your foe on His behalf'' 
''Is the last thing that I wanted...!'']]
''The great Autobot leader was once named Orion Pax, a simple clerk in the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] Hall of Records. Learning of Cybertron's past, Orion grew concerned about the corruption affecting high places and the [[Caste system|state of inequity]] in society. He became inspired by the revolutionary words of Megatronus, a gladiator who took his name from [[The Fallen|one]] of the [[Thirteen original Transformers|thirteen original Primes]]. Megatronus gained a loyal following through his radical and innovative actions, [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] chief among their number. Over time, Megatronus became a mentor figure to Orion Pax and chose to shorten his name as he left the gladiatorial arena for the political one. Megatron appeared before the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], voicing his ideas for shaping a new Cybertron by violent means, and demanded to be named the next [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Orion protested against Megatron's suggestions before the Council, moving their [[spark]]s and minds as he unknowingly revealed himself to be the one worthy of the title. Megatron severed his ties to Orion and the Council, taking his "Decepticon" followers to begin the [[Great War (Prime)|war]] that consumed Cybertron and vowing to claim the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]] for himself. Hoping to reverse the damage that had poisoned the planet, Orion journeyed to Cybertron's [[Core]], where he found himself before the spark of [[Primus]], the creator of all [[Cybertronians]]. Primus sensed the purity of Orion's own spark and bestowed upon him the legendary Matrix, transforming him into Optimus Prime.''

In the present, [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] and [[Jack Darby|Jack]] question Optimus's plan to give the Matrix to the Earth's core, asking what could possibly stop Megatron from attempting to claim it for himself now. Ratchet darkly replies that Megatron only intends to save the Earth so that he may conquer it at a later date.

As they near Unicron's spark, [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] begins to feel the draining effects of the [[Dark Energon]]. [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] and Arcee help him a short way across the catwalks, but Megatron soon comes to a halt ahead with the realisation that Unicron is preparing to expel them. A huge number of Unicron's drones suddenly swarm into view, surrounding Megatron and the Autobots. They engage the drones in fierce battle, blasting and slashing through their attackers. Arcee is knocked to a lower level, not long before the Dark Energon clouds Bulkhead's vision. He stumbles from the catwalk but manages to grab hold of the edge, and is seized by Bumblebee before he can tumble to his death. Optimus and Megatron fight back-to-back, managing to hold their own against the drones in a spectacular display of effective—if uneasy—teamwork. Bumblebee struggles to hold onto Bulkhead, who insists that the scout lets him go. Optimus seizes Bulkhead just as Bumblebee loses his grip, and hauls him up to safety. As the group quickly becomes overwhelmed, Arcee hitches a ride on one of the drones to catch up with the others and beat a swift retreat with them.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-SoundwaveAirachnid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Maybe Megatron should stop having seconds-in-command and just skip straight to thirds-in-command.]]
Aboard the [[Nemesis (Prime)|Nemesis]], [[Airachnid]] outlines the questionable nature of their leader's recent behaviour. [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] asks whether she is suggesting that they abandon Lord Megatron. Airachnid explains how Megatron's undetectable signal implies that he is either offline or at the mercy of Unicron—neither scenario being in the best interests of the Decepticons. She suggests an exodus from Earth, and receives no protests from the surrounding [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]. However, her order to retreat to [[Regulon Four]] is denied by Soundwave, who silently challenges her authority. When he refuses her demand to step aside, she leaps to attack him. Soundwave easily blocks every one of her blows, before lifting her clean into the air. He hurls her back, deploying [[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] to stun Airachnid in a sudden sneak attack. Pinned under Soundwave's foot, much to Knock Out's amusement, Airachnid relinquishes command to the intelligence officer.

Back in the Autobot base, Ratchet notes he has lost the others' communication links and life signals, most likely caused by interference from the electromagnetic anomalies. Miko asks how they are supposed to know when the others are ready for pickup if contact is impossible, but Ratchet is prevented from responding by the sound of Jack tapping the [[GroundBridge]] key against a railing. Ratchet reveals that the object is actually the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]—one of Cybertron's most precious relics. Ratchet then realises that Optimus entrusted the key to Jack because he did not plan on returning from the planet's core.

Megatron is gripped by yet another painful vision of Unicron whilst he and the Autobots are backed into an enclosed chamber by the attacking drones. Unicron orders him to destroy Optimus. Instead, Megatron saves the Autobot leader by blasting an oncoming drone. He then indicates a closed doorway nearby, stating that Unicron's spark lies just beyond. He explains that, to pass through, they must fool Unicron into believing that they pose no danger, and moves his Dark Energon-infused chest up to the door. It opens in response, and Optimus orders the others to remain outside and provide cover fire while he and Megatron advance.

The passageway beyond leads directly into Unicron's spark chamber, where Optimus prepares to expose the Matrix within his chest. Unicron's spark reacts, striking both invaders with its energy. Unicron again orders Megatron to kill Optimus, forcing him to unsheathe his blade and approach the weakened Prime. Megatron struggles against him, declaring himself to be under the command of no-one. His resistance provokes only an onslaught of pain and a furious reaction from the Chaos Bringer.

The volcano outside erupts violently, and the ground enclosing the Autobot base begins to quake. Ratchet tells the humans to take cover, and he moves to shield them from falling debris.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-unleash.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Care Bear Stare!]]
Unicron's spark adopts the appearance of a face as Megatron is seemingly freed from his control. Optimus calls upon the power of the Matrix of Leadership, but hesitates as Unicron possesses Megatron's body in a veil of purple flame and declares his own invincibility. Optimus cuts short Unicron's desire to pull the Earth into chaos, and he rises to his feet as he becomes surrounded by a brilliant blue light. Optimus fires the power of the Matrix from his chest directly into Unicron's spark, the resulting wave of energy knocking Megatron back off his feet. His energy drained, Optimus falls to his knees, and Unicron's spark emits a final wail of pain before vanishing into oblivion.

The drones outside suddenly fall from the air, lifeless. The volcano, along with all of the Earth's other natural phenomena, subside back to normality. Ratchet and the humans watch as the monitors flicker online, rejoicing as their team's life signals are all safely re-established. Aboard the Nemesis, however, Soundwave also detects the signature of the Decepticon leader.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-hug.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"You smell like my mom." "I smell like ''his'' mom!"]]
Megatron rights himself in Unicron's now-empty spark chamber, inspecting Optimus's steaming body for a moment before unsheathing his blade. Optimus gazes blearily up at the approaching Decepticon, then addresses him as "Megatronus" and asks where they are. Surprised, Megatron retracts his weapon and helps the Autobot to his feet. Bumblebee, Bulkhead and Arcee soon burst through the wall to assist, but Optimus does not recognise them. A GroundBridge suddenly opens nearby; Megatron claims that the Autobots are their sworn enemies and provides cover fire as Optimus heads for the vortex. Optimus blankly meets Bumblebee's devastated gaze for a split second before disappearing through the Bridge. Megatron follows, leaving the shocked Autobots alone in the empty chamber.

Ratchet GroundBridges the team back to base, but is anxious to see that Optimus is not with them. They explain that Optimus is still alive, but did not even know his own name. Ratchet realises that surrendering the Matrix of Leadership caused their leader to lose not only the wisdom of the Primes, but his own memories as well.

Knock Out and the other Decepticons, minus Airachnid, welcome Megatron back aboard the Nemesis. Megatron steps aside to allow Optimus through, and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] automatically moves to attack. Megatron halts him, insisting that this is no way to treat a "long-lost comrade", and declares that Orion Pax is one of them.

To be continued…

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Autobot High Council|High Council]] (14–16)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (19)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (20)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (21)
*[[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] (22)

|c3=
*[[June Darby]] (7)
*[[William Fowler]] (8)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (10)
*[[Jack Darby]] (11)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (12)

|c4=
*[[Unicron]] (4)
*[[Core]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"Watch out for the quiet ones…"
:—'''Knock Out''' after witnessing Soundwave "veto" Airachnid's motion to leave Earth.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*All of the natural disasters around the world abruptly stop when Unicron is beaten. While it might make sense for the earthquakes to stop, tidal waves wouldn't just suddenly fall apart. Forward momentum doesn't just vanish. Similar problems occur with the tornadoes dissipating and the sky clearing.
*At the Earth's core, the Autobots should experience very little gravity, as the total mass of Earth would be reasonably equally distributed around them and therefore the pull of gravity would be cancelled out.
*Despite entering the tunnel to Unicron's spark chamber only a few seconds before Optimus, Megatron still manages a very hefty lead. By the time Optimus navigates the tunnel that leads into the spark chamber, Megatron is already inside, standing in front of Unicron's spark.

===Continuity errors===
*Bulkhead is the only Autobot visibly affected by the Dark Energon.

===Continuity notes===
*The entire backstory given by Ratchet is an adaptation of the first half of ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''. Plot elements were changed, such as Orion Pax becoming Optimus when he found the Matrix of Leadership, as opposed to when he was assigned the position by the Cybertron High Council.
* Optimus's blade is still broken after the episode "[[One Shall Fall]]".

===Transformers references===
*Optimus Prime was originally known as Orion Pax, much like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|his namesake]] in the episode "[[War Dawn]]."
*The [[Key to Vector Sigma]] first appeared in ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]" and later featured prominently in the first season of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''.
*Optimus calls upon the Matrix to "[[Darkest hour|light our darkest hour]]."
*This is not [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3|the first incidence]] in a ''Transformers'' cartoon of a tidal wave stopping all of a sudden.
*For once, Optimus is the one who gets to say he "still functions", rather than Megatron.

===Real-world references===
===Trivia===
*This episode aired in Singapore on [[October 4]], 2011, again preceding its American showing.
*Jack is clearly taking very good care of that Key Optimus gave him...by idly tapping it against a railing.
*This is the first time we've seen Soundwave "get his hands dirty". With how easily he trounces Airachnid, that's probably a good thing for the Autobots.
*According to the flashbacks, Megatron's optics are blue until he is rejected by the Council and storms out angrily.
*Fowler hugs June. Make of that what you will.
*Once more, the Thirteen Original Primes make an appearance, this time as statue busts in the walls of the High Council's chamber.
*Optimus has a Cybertronian form, with different kibble, in the flashbacks. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] must be special.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

One Shall Rise, Part 3

2011-10-19T01:01:11Z

72.225.204.231: /* Continuity notes */

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|image=OneShallRise3-together.jpg
|caption=Why can't we be friends? Why can't we be friends?
|title="One Shall Rise, Part 3"
|airdate=[[October 15]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Jack learns more about Optimus Prime's history on Cybertron while the Autobots continue their battle at the Earth's core.'''

==Synopsis==

As he leads the [[Autobot]]s further toward [[Earth]]'s core, [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] is again seized by a vision of the planet exploding. He notes how [[Unicron]]'s strength grows ever greater and continues on. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] both voice their mistrust of the [[Decepticon]] leader, though they have no choice but to follow him. Unbeknownst to them, several strange, mechanical creatures observe the intruders into their dark domain.

Back at [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|base]], [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] and the [[human]]s watch a report that outlines how the planet's chaotic weather continues to spiral out of control. Despite [[June Darby|June]]'s efforts to lighten the mood, [[William Fowler|Fowler]] insists that something must be done—even if it means contacting his associates at the [[Pentagon]]. Fowler makes known his uneasiness about teaming up with Megatron, but Ratchet surprises the humans by explaining how such a situation has happened before. Ratchet relates how Optimus Prime and Megatron were once close friends, in the twilight hours of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Golden Age]].

[[Image:OneShallRise3-corresponding.jpg|left|thumb|250px|''Once, I called you "Brother".'' 
''Once, I thought the chance to make you laugh'' 
''Was all I ever wanted...'' 
''And even now,'' 
''I wish that [[Primus|God]] had chose another.'' 
''Serving as your foe on His behalf'' 
''Is the last thing that I wanted...!'']]
''The great Autobot leader was once named Orion Pax, a simple clerk in the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] Hall of Records. Learning of Cybertron's past, Orion grew concerned about the corruption affecting high places and the [[Caste system|state of inequity]] in society. He became inspired by the revolutionary words of Megatronus, a gladiator who took his name from [[The Fallen|one]] of the [[Thirteen original Transformers|thirteen original Primes]]. Megatronus gained a loyal following through his radical and innovative actions, [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] chief among their number. Over time, Megatronus became a mentor figure to Orion Pax and chose to shorten his name as he left the gladiatorial arena for the political one. Megatron appeared before the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], voicing his ideas for shaping a new Cybertron by violent means, and demanded to be named the next [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Orion protested against Megatron's suggestions before the Council, moving their [[spark]]s and minds as he unknowingly revealed himself to be the one worthy of the title. Megatron severed his ties to Orion and the Council, taking his "Decepticon" followers to begin the [[Great War (Prime)|war]] that consumed Cybertron and vowing to claim the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]] for himself. Hoping to reverse the damage that had poisoned the planet, Orion journeyed to Cybertron's [[Core]], where he found himself before the spark of [[Primus]], the creator of all [[Cybertronians]]. Primus sensed the purity of Orion's own spark and bestowed upon him the legendary Matrix, transforming him into Optimus Prime.''

In the present, [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] and [[Jack Darby|Jack]] question Optimus's plan to give the Matrix to the Earth's core, asking what could possibly stop Megatron from attempting to claim it for himself now. Ratchet darkly replies that Megatron only intends to save the Earth so that he may conquer it at a later date.

As they near Unicron's spark, [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] begins to feel the draining effects of the [[Dark Energon]]. [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] and Arcee help him a short way across the catwalks, but Megatron soon comes to a halt ahead with the realisation that Unicron is preparing to expel them. A huge number of Unicron's drones suddenly swarm into view, surrounding Megatron and the Autobots. They engage the drones in fierce battle, blasting and slashing through their attackers. Arcee is knocked to a lower level, not long before the Dark Energon clouds Bulkhead's vision. He stumbles from the catwalk but manages to grab hold of the edge, and is seized by Bumblebee before he can tumble to his death. Optimus and Megatron fight back-to-back, managing to hold their own against the drones in a spectacular display of effective—if uneasy—teamwork. Bumblebee struggles to hold onto Bulkhead, who insists that the scout lets him go. Optimus seizes Bulkhead just as Bumblebee loses his grip, and hauls him up to safety. As the group quickly becomes overwhelmed, Arcee hitches a ride on one of the drones to catch up with the others and beat a swift retreat with them.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-SoundwaveAirachnid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Maybe Megatron should stop having seconds-in-command and just skip straight to thirds-in-command.]]
Aboard the [[Nemesis (Prime)|Nemesis]], [[Airachnid]] outlines the questionable nature of their leader's recent behaviour. [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] asks whether she is suggesting that they abandon Lord Megatron. Airachnid explains how Megatron's undetectable signal implies that he is either offline or at the mercy of Unicron—neither scenario being in the best interests of the Decepticons. She suggests an exodus from Earth, and receives no protests from the surrounding [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]. However, her order to retreat to [[Regulon Four]] is denied by Soundwave, who silently challenges her authority. When he refuses her demand to step aside, she leaps to attack him. Soundwave easily blocks every one of her blows, before lifting her clean into the air. He hurls her back, deploying [[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] to stun Airachnid in a sudden sneak attack. Pinned under Soundwave's foot, much to Knock Out's amusement, Airachnid relinquishes command to the intelligence officer.

Back in the Autobot base, Ratchet notes he has lost the others' communication links and life signals, most likely caused by interference from the electromagnetic anomalies. Miko asks how they are supposed to know when the others are ready for pickup if contact is impossible, but Ratchet is prevented from responding by the sound of Jack tapping the [[GroundBridge]] key against a railing. Ratchet reveals that the object is actually the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]—one of Cybertron's most precious relics. Ratchet then realises that Optimus entrusted the key to Jack because he did not plan on returning from the planet's core.

Megatron is gripped by yet another painful vision of Unicron whilst he and the Autobots are backed into an enclosed chamber by the attacking drones. Unicron orders him to destroy Optimus. Instead, Megatron saves the Autobot leader by blasting an oncoming drone. He then indicates a closed doorway nearby, stating that Unicron's spark lies just beyond. He explains that, to pass through, they must fool Unicron into believing that they pose no danger, and moves his Dark Energon-infused chest up to the door. It opens in response, and Optimus orders the others to remain outside and provide cover fire while he and Megatron advance.

The passageway beyond leads directly into Unicron's spark chamber, where Optimus prepares to expose the Matrix within his chest. Unicron's spark reacts, striking both invaders with its energy. Unicron again orders Megatron to kill Optimus, forcing him to unsheathe his blade and approach the weakened Prime. Megatron struggles against him, declaring himself to be under the command of no-one. His resistance provokes only an onslaught of pain and a furious reaction from the Chaos Bringer.

The volcano outside erupts violently, and the ground enclosing the Autobot base begins to quake. Ratchet tells the humans to take cover, and he moves to shield them from falling debris.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-unleash.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Care Bear Stare!]]
Unicron's spark adopts the appearance of a face as Megatron is seemingly freed from his control. Optimus calls upon the power of the Matrix of Leadership, but hesitates as Unicron possesses Megatron's body in a veil of purple flame and declares his own invincibility. Optimus cuts short Unicron's desire to pull the Earth into chaos, and he rises to his feet as he becomes surrounded by a brilliant blue light. Optimus fires the power of the Matrix from his chest directly into Unicron's spark, the resulting wave of energy knocking Megatron back off his feet. His energy drained, Optimus falls to his knees, and Unicron's spark emits a final wail of pain before vanishing into oblivion.

The drones outside suddenly fall from the air, lifeless. The volcano, along with all of the Earth's other natural phenomena, subside back to normality. Ratchet and the humans watch as the monitors flicker online, rejoicing as their team's life signals are all safely re-established. Aboard the Nemesis, however, Soundwave also detects the signature of the Decepticon leader.

[[Image:OneShallRise3-hug.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"You smell like my mom." "I smell like ''his'' mom!"]]
Megatron rights himself in Unicron's now-empty spark chamber, inspecting Optimus's steaming body for a moment before unsheathing his blade. Optimus gazes blearily up at the approaching Decepticon, then addresses him as "Megatronus" and asks where they are. Surprised, Megatron retracts his weapon and helps the Autobot to his feet. Bumblebee, Bulkhead and Arcee soon burst through the wall to assist, but Optimus does not recognise them. A GroundBridge suddenly opens nearby; Megatron claims that the Autobots are their sworn enemies and provides cover fire as Optimus heads for the vortex. Optimus blankly meets Bumblebee's devastated gaze for a split second before disappearing through the Bridge. Megatron follows, leaving the shocked Autobots alone in the empty chamber.

Ratchet GroundBridges the team back to base, but is anxious to see that Optimus is not with them. They explain that Optimus is still alive, but did not even know his own name. Ratchet realises that surrendering the Matrix of Leadership caused their leader to lose not only the wisdom of the Primes, but his own memories as well.

Knock Out and the other Decepticons, minus Airachnid, welcome Megatron back aboard the Nemesis. Megatron steps aside to allow Optimus through, and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] automatically moves to attack. Megatron halts him, insisting that this is no way to treat a "long-lost comrade", and declares that Orion Pax is one of them.

To be continued…

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Autobot High Council|High Council]] (14–16)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (19)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (20)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (21)
*[[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] (22)

|c3=
*[[June Darby]] (7)
*[[William Fowler]] (8)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (10)
*[[Jack Darby]] (11)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (12)

|c4=
*[[Unicron]] (4)
*[[Core]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"Watch out for the quiet ones…"
:—'''Knock Out''' after witnessing Soundwave "veto" Airachnid's motion to leave Earth.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*All of the natural disasters around the world abruptly stop when Unicron is beaten. While it might make sense for the earthquakes to stop, tidal waves wouldn't just suddenly fall apart. Forward momentum doesn't just vanish. Similar problems occur with the tornadoes dissipating and the sky clearing.
*At the Earth's core, the Autobots should experience very little gravity, as the total mass of Earth would be reasonably equally distributed around them and therefore the pull of gravity would be cancelled out.
*Despite entering the tunnel to Unicron's spark chamber only a few seconds before Optimus, Megatron still manages a very hefty lead. By the time Optimus navigates the tunnel that leads into the spark chamber, Megatron is already inside, standing in front of Unicron's spark.

===Continuity errors===
*Bulkhead is the only Autobot visibly affected by the Dark Energon.

===Continuity notes===
*The entire backstory given by Ratchet is an adaptation of the first half of ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''. Plot elements were changed, such as Orion Pax becoming Optimus when he found the Matrix of Leadership, as opposed to when he was assigned the position by the Cybertron High Council.
* Optimus's blade is still broken after the episode "[[One Shall Fall]]".

===Transformers references===
*Optimus Prime was originally known as Orion Pax, much like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|his namesake]] in the episode "[[War Dawn]]."
*The [[Key to Vector Sigma]] first appeared in ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]" and later featured prominently in the first season of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''.
*Optimus calls upon the Matrix to "[[Darkest hour|light our darkest hour]]."
*This is not [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3|the first incidence]] in a ''Transformers'' cartoon of a tidal wave stopping all of a sudden.
*For once, Optimus is the one who gets to say he "still functions", rather than Megatron.

===Real-world references===
===Trivia===
*This episode aired in Singapore on [[October 4]], 2011, again preceding its American showing.
*Jack is clearly taking very good care of that Key Optimus gave him...by idly tapping it against a railing.
*This is the first time we've seen Soundwave "get his hands dirty". With how easily he trounces Airachnid, that's probably a good thing for the Autobots.
*According to the flashbacks, Megatron's optics are blue until he is rejected by the Council and storms out angrily.
*Fowler hugs June. Make of that what you will.
*Once more, the Thirteen Original Primes make an appearance, this time as statue busts in the walls of the High Council's chamber.
*Optimus has a different form in the flashbacks and no kibble. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]], [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] must be special.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Laserbeak (WFC)

2011-10-11T06:28:30Z

72.225.204.231: /* Prime cartoon */

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{{disambig3|Laserbeak}}
:''Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:WFCLaserbeak.jpg|thumb|300px|The clearest shot of him in the whole game.]]

Of the [[Deployer (Prime)|Deployer]]s who stand with [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]], '''Laserbeak''' may say the least, but he quickly distinguishes himself, as his powerful laser attacks can pin down an [[Autobot]] attack force... when it isn't cutting them to shreds.

==Fiction==
===''Exodus'' novel===
Megatron despised Soundwave's minions, including Laserbeak. Regardless, Soundwave found Laserbeak more valuable than [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]], and when Soundwave did some intense thinking, his Minicons inside got restless. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
[[Image:Deployer DarknessRising3.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Origamicon.]]
When Soundwave intercepted a message from [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]], Soundwave released Laserbeak (which was resting on his chest) to bring Fowler to the Decepticon ship. After chasing Fowler's helicopter, the drone grabbed Fowler with his tentacles and returned to the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}}

[[Image:Laserbeakface.jpg|right|thumb|250px|This is bird?]]

After Soundwave picked up a possible signal from [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]], who was previously assumed dead, [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] went to investigate. Untrusting of Starscream, Soundwave decided to keep an eye on him by sending Laserbeak after him. After finding Megatron, Starscream intended to allow Megatron to perish, but was forced to reconsider when he discovered Soundwave's Minicon watching him. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===

When the captive [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] were brought before Soundwave in the Kaon Prison, Laserbeak swooped down and perched on his master's arm. It soon turned out, however, that Prime's team had allowed themselves to be captured so they could rescue [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]], and as they escaped and made their way through the prison, Laserbeak could be spotted lurking in the shadows, watching their progress, at three different locations. By the time Prime's group made it to Soundwave's laboratory, where Zeta Prime was being held Laserbeak had reunited with his master, and joined Soundwave in battling the Autobots. Laserbeak served as Soundwave's last line of defense in the clash, ejecting from his chest and screeching across the lab at high speeds, blasting laser bursts onto the Autobots below. He was eventually downed, however, and accompanied Soundwave in a hasty retreat, but not before Soundwave fatally wounded Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
Lazerbeak{{sic}} recorded a communication between Zeta Prime and the Autobots, allowing the Decepticons to pinpoint the Autobot leader's probable location so they could obtain the [[Omega Key]]. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, 2012)
:Laserbeak comes as an accessory.
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
*The [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|home console version]] of ''War for Cybertron'' has a trophy/achievement that is received by shooting the three hidden Laserbeaks in Kaon Prison Break.
*This Laserbeak's appearance in ''War for Cybertron'' appears to be based off [[Laserbeak (G1)|his G1 counterpart's]] Cybertronian form from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
*Hasbro referred to the Deployer in ''Prime'' as Laserbeak at [[BotCon 2011]].

[[Category:Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]

Ironhide (Movie)/toys

2011-08-30T04:00:35Z

72.225.204.231: /* Voyager Class toys */

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'''[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]''' has enough toys to afford several new cannons.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Legends Ironhide DesertBlackout.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''Don't mess'', Blackout, or Ironhide will wave his fist angrily while you fly out of range!]]
*'''Ironhide Vs. Desert Blackout''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2008)

: An all-new Ironhide tooling that packs considerable accuracy into his small, simple design. Unlike the Voyager class toy, Legends Ironhide stores his cannons in the truck's bed. He comes with a desert scheme redeco of Legends class [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].

: Amusingly, this version of Ironhide is one of only two American toy releases that has full-length exhaust stacks. Also, there are many complaints about the fists sticking out of the back of the truck and the weird truck proportions.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Voyager Ironhide toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Guiltaur]] called, he wants his weapon back.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MA-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons, 4 missiles

:Ironhide transforms into a modified black 2006 [[wikipedia:GMC Topkick|GMC Topkick]] 4500 four-wheel drive pickup truck. Although Hasbro's official stock photos and early packaged [[Prototype|samples]] featured two real-life accurate full length exhaust smokestacks behind the rear cabin, they have been slightly shortened for [[For safety reasons|safety]] and durability reasons for the actual release of the toy. Otherwise, however, the vehicle mode is very accurate to the real prop truck... well, aside from the fact that Ironhide's massive missile launchers are quite visible underneath the vehicle. Despite rumors to the contrary, TakaraTomy's Japanese release of the toy features the same shortened smokestacks as the Hasbro version.

:Ironhide features an [[Automorph]] gimmick in his legs during transformation: As the user swings down his feet, all of the panels that make up his legs automatically shift and fold into place. This gimmick does not affect Ironhide's articulation. Confusingly, the instructions omit the exact positioning of the roof panels and rear window on his back, though they can fold into a compact design for maximum articulation.

:In robot mode,his arm-mounted cannons are inactive while mounted on both arms. However, detaching the left arm cannon and combining it with the right arm creates a '''huge''' functional missile launcher that is almost as big as Ironhide himself. The missile-launching mechanism itself isn't the typical spring-loaded button design, instead relying on a pressure-launch system to fire the missiles from the four barrels.

:The peg that holds his windshield is prone to cracking, which makes it become loose, and might even result in breakage.
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[[Image:Movie Voyager Offroad Ironhide.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ironhide in full-fledged colour!]]
*'''Offroad Ironhide''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons, 4 missiles

:Released as part of the "Allspark Power" refresh of the Movie toyline, Offroad Ironhide is a fairly extensive redeco of Voyager class Ironhide in colors reminiscent of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Motormouth]]. As he's now made of several colors of plastic, he's no longer the most monochromatic toy in the 2007 ''Movie'' line.

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{{anchor|VoyagerPremium}}
[[Image:Movie Ironhide PremiumVoyager toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The skies leaked powder on me.]]
*'''Ironhide''' ("Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons, 4 missiles

:Premium Ironhide is a redeco of the previous released Voyager class Ironhide, painted in a gloss black finish, silver trim on his smokestacks, Road Armor winch and side turn signal detailing, but with them are several inaccurate deco additions including silver detailing to the rims, frosted windows, silver paint on the roof ridges and a large Autobot sigil tampographed onto the hood.

:In robot mode Ironhide is considerably more accurate with gold and gunmetal detailing colors which were missing from the first Voyager release. His large cannons are now molded in mostly black plastic, then painted metallic teal with gold detailing.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:Movie FAB Ironhide.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Pop goes the Autobot.]]
*'''Cannon Blast Ironhide''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 1 missile

:Part of the [[Fast Action Battlers]] line, "Cannon Blast" Ironhide is a simpler version of the larger toy, geared more towards the younger set who might find the big toy too complicated to transform. He still transforms into the customized GMC Topkick. He features a spring-loaded missile launcher in his left cannon. But, thanks to the simpler transformation, the hood and wheels trap his arms below the wheel. He can't punch or aim his cannon at all, and the elbows have no articulation but swiveling that knocks the arm off his body.

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[[Image:Movie FAB PulseCannon Ironhide.jpg|right|300px|thumb|It's a squirrel-squashin', deer-smackin', drivin' machine!]]
*'''Pulse Cannon Ironhide''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 1 missiles

:A redeco of the Fast Action Battler Ironhide, this version sports a silver and blue color scheme that is both a reversal of the "Offroad" Ironhide Voyager figure... and seemingly an [[homage]] to the [[:Image:G2Gobot_Ironhide.jpg|''Generation 2'' Go-Bots version]] of his ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Ironhide (G1)|counterpart]], a redeco of Motormouth (see above). Funky!

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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers Ironhide.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Slam" This!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Cyber Slammer, 2008)

:Cyber Slammers Ironhide is an amazingly cute GMC Topkick that transforms into an amazingly cute trigger happy weapons specialist. 'Slam' his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Ironhide manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode. Interestingly enough, this is the only pre-Revenge of the Fallen merchandise to feature Ironhide's scarred right eye.

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====Titanium Series====
[[Image:Movie TitaniumRM Ironhide.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Dances to every Bon Jovi song...ever.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie Autobot sigil display stand

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Ironhide is a small, 3-inch-tall [[die-cast]] metal mini-statue of Ironhide's robot mode. He has swivel points at the shoulders and head, and comes with a clear plastic movie-style Autobot sigil stand.

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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF-toy IronhideEnforcer.jpg|thumb|300px|Right colors, wrong <s>bot</s> toy.]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide''' (Legends, 2009)

:Enforcer Ironhide is a [[redeco]] of 2008's [[Legends Class|Legends class]] [[Ironhide (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Ironhide]] in a more [[Ironhide (G1)|Generation 1-looking red]] colour scheme. As with all wave three Legends figures, the photo on the back of the figure's packaging shows a mistransformed robot mode, where his chest is not aligned properly.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Enforcer Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_IronhideSS.jpg|thumb|300px|Colours suck!]]
*'''Straightaway Shootout''' (Legends multi-pack, 2009)

:A redeco of 2008 Legends Ironhide featuring his regular colors, but using different color layouts and [[Paint operation|paint applications]]. He was only available in the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Straightaway Shootout]]" 5-pack together with [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Straightaway|Mudflap]], [[Swerve (Movie)#Straightaway|Swerve]], [[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]] and [[Sparkcrusher]].

:In [[Canada]], the set was released as a Zellers exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TargetLegIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Straightaway Shootout Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF Voyager Ironhide.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No matter which mode he's in, Ironhide still outguns you.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher cannon, energy cannon, projectile

: ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager class Ironhide is a retool of the toy from the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie line. The original arm cannons have been replaced by new, more accurate (and less [[Gimmick|gimmicky]]) cannons that can be connected together and mounted on top of Ironhide's truck bed cover. The truck bed cover and arm mountings for this Ironhide's cannons are unchanged from the 2007 movie line voyagers. So any voyager Ironhide can carry and use both the original and new weapons. The large cannon features screwdriving firing action in which the barrel section twists forward before firing the missile. The small cannon can retract its barrel and has a 5mm hole on its underside that allows it to plug into the peg on the large cannon like a scope if so desired. Since the weapons can connect to each other, the figure (and all other uses of this mold) can hold these and the combined 2007 cannons at once. All four cannons can fit on his truck mode as well, the old ones underneath and the new ones on top. Ironhide's head has been replaced with a more accurate, asymmetrical head. Ironhide also features a new grey colour scheme with some red pin stripes and a [[NEST]] logo on each of his doors.

: According to the box pictures and instructions, the small cannon is misassembled. The gray sliding shaft is actually reversed from the direction it is supposed to be facing. This doesn't affect anything, but can be easily fixed by loosening the screws on the black outer section, sliding out the shaft, then turning it around and putting it back in.

: A packaging variant determines whether the missile is loaded or unloaded in the box.

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[[Image:ROTFtoy-JungleAttackIronhideVoyager.jpg|right|thumb|300px|John Rambot.]]
*'''Recon Ironhide''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-26'''
**''Accessories:'' Assault rifle, minigun, knife, bullbar/crossbow, projectile

:Recon Ironhide is an extensive retool, replacing his doors with military Humvee-style armoured door panels, adding a roof/truck bed-mounted lighting rig/weapons rack and replacing his Road Armor fender with a massive bullbar that can be removed and converted into a spring-loaded crossbow weapon. Ironhide's traditional arm-mounted weapons have been replaced with the aforementioned crossbow, a smaller version of his arm mounted cannon, an assault rifle, a minigun, and two combat knives. In one of the first intentional uses of the [[C joint]] system (if not ''the'' first), either knife can be attached to the front of the rifle as a bayonet, and the rifle and mini gun can be clipped to the sides of his arm mounted weapons (the guns and knives can also be attached to the front of his arm cannon). The two rifles and knives can also be attached to his backpack rails in robot mode. Think he's armed enough yet? Additionally, this retool of Ironhide includes a new headsculpt featuring his battle mask.

:In an unfortunate change, all of Ironhide's (newly-tooled) windows are now cast in opaque plastic, compared to the translucent plastic seen on previous versions of this toy.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:Ironhide ROTF FAB toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Again, so near, yet so far.]]
*'''Cannon Force Ironhide''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 1 missile

:Cannon Force Ironhide is a redeco of 2007's Cannon Blast Ironhide figure. His colourscheme matches the mostly-red deco seen on the Legends class Enforcer Ironhide toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Cannon Force Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:ROTF RobotReplicas Ironhide.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

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====Titanium Series====
*'''Offroad Ironhide vs. Deep Desert Brawl''' (3-inch Robot Masters multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Movie Autobot sigil display stand

:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive set features an unchanged version of 2007's ''Titanium Series'' Ironhide (despite package claims to the contrary) and a [[redeco]]ed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:DesertDecimationIronhide.jpg|thumb|300px|"Brawl and Bonecrusher again OH COME ON!!! I'm going to feed their corpses through the damn shredder this time..."]]
*'''Desert Decimation''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)

:A redeco of 2008 Legends Ironhide featuring metallic sand deco. He was only available in the [[market six]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Desert Decimation]]" 4-pack together with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Transformers2010DeluxeIronhide.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Weapon pod

:A new-sculpt Deluxe-sized figure of Ironhide, with an almost ridiculously [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] (and surprisingly stable) robot mode. His smokestacks are of the long variety. The toy comes with a transforming weapon accessory, his missile turret from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video game]]. Sadly, this goes at the expense of a movie-accurate cannon for the left arm. The turret can stay attached to his arm when transforming back to his vehicle mode, thanks to a hard to notice joint on the other arm's cannon flipping open to allow more room, ensuring no chance of losing this accessory. In an undocumented feature, the turret can also attach to the back of Ironhide's vehicle mode by slotting two of its legs into two small holes on the truck bed, the third leg can them be positioned forward and slot into a groove on the back of the cab. This can be quite difficult however if (in another undocumented feature) you do not fully extend the turret's legs which are attached to a black piece which allows all 3 legs to fold down further than just pulling each one out individually; this allows for a greater range of movement and allows the turret to be aimed upwards. Interestingly, his hands can hold 5mm weapons, which means he can use Recon Ironhide's or Mechtech weapons.

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:The [[TakaraTomy]] ''Autobot Alliance'' release of this figure features a significant colouring change: Where Hasbro's release cast much of Ironhide's legs, feet, hands, shoulders and some joints in a bright gunmetal colour, TakaraTomy's uses dark grey plastic.
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====Voyager Class toys====
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*'''The Fury Of Bonecrusher''' (multi-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Assault rifle, minigun, knife, bullbar/crossbow, projectile

:This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack contains a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Recon Ironhide in blue with sand details painted on his vehicle mode and bits of Allspark blue on his cannons. He is packaged with a redeco of Deluxe-class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the first movie and, as part of the "[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]" promotion, a "Most Wanted" collector's card featuring the Decepticon.

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====Activators====
[[Image:TF2010-toy Activators Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|D'awww, and he's got a cute ickle smile!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Activator, 2010)

:[[Activators]] Ironhide is a smaller toy with cutesified proportions and a simplified transformation. Like all Activators, he features [[autotransformation]] from vehicle to robot, activated by pressing a button on his roof.
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseCommande_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|About time.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV06'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Cannons

:''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Ironhide is a brand new mold. He comes with two cannons that can attach to the sides or top of his Topkick mode. One of his cannons has a [[C joint]], allowing it to attach to the bed cover, and both cannons can combine into a larger weapon. In robot mode, he can attach his guns on the sides of his arms, his back, or hold them in his hands. One cannon features a free spinning barrel.

:Unfortunately, his arms don’t swing out far enough in robot mode, limiting his pose ability somewhat.

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[[Image:Ironhide_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|"Wait. Am I Ironhide or Kup?"]]
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*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Cannons

: This [[Target]]-exclusive Ironhide is a redeco of the Cyberverse Commander figure. He is now dark blue and has [[cyberglyphics]] on the hood and doors of his vehicle mode. He comes in a two-pack with a redecoed [[Leadfoot_(DOTM)|Leadfoot]].

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Sorry Ironhide, we're going to have to take away your gun...]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Weapon pod

:This redeco of Deluxe class Ironhide is [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him [[Trans-scan|trans-scanning]] his vehicle mode. As such, the rear half of his vehicle mode is cast in translucent clear plastic.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Voyager_Ironhide_toy.JPG|thumb|300px|...so we can give you this ''bigger'' gun!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA04'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Booster/Particle Cannon

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager class Ironhide is an all-new mold that is smaller, but more accurate, than previous Voyager class Ironhide toys. He comes with a large [[MechTech]] "Booster" that converts into a "Particle Cannon" by extending and spinning its barrels when the back is pressed. Twisting the knob at the back of the weapon when it is fully extended will lock it into place. The Booster/Particle Cannon (or any other MechTech weapon) can be attached to Ironhide via [[5mm post]] MechTech ports on either side and on top of Ironhide's vehicle mode, as well as being held in his fists or mounted under his forearms via MechTech ports in robot mode. Additionally, the Booster/Particle Cannon itself features a Mechtech port on its housing. The cannons and weapons included with the previous Voyager class Ironhide toys can also be used with this figure.

:He also has an [[Automorph]] gimmick on his vehicle front end/chest, wherein pushing it automatically deforms both halves of the front end into his chest, and pulling it reforms it back to the vehicle front end.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

*'''Cannon Force Ironhide''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
:Cannon Force Ironhide is a redeco of Dark of the Moon Voyager class Ironhide in a G1-inspired red and yellow color scheme.

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====Leader Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM-Leader-Class-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|300px|Oh for god's sake, it's where you left it, 'hide.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Mechtech Leader, 2011)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''DA16'''
**''Accessories:'' Knife, leg-mounted removable spring-loaded cannon, one projectile

:This version of Ironhide is his first [[Size class|Leader Class]] toy and features all sorts of weaponry and other [[gimmick]]s.

:His main gimmick is his chest-mounted Cybertronian Blitz Cannon, which is activated when either the license plate panel (used as a lever) on his abdomen is flipped and pushed down (similarly to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys 2|the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Optimus Prime toy]]), or when a tall gray piece on the back-right of his head is pressed down. Two flaps on his abdomen open up, and a back-lit spinning cannon is deployed, lighting up his eyes as well as playing a rapid-fire shooting sound until the button is released, in which the cannon retracts back into his innards and a winding/powering-down sound is played.

:Ironhide's other lights and sounds gimmick is related to his head: when either the button on his chest or the lever on the back of his head are used, his [[mouthplate]] moves down, his eyes flash green and says the following the phrases, "Ironhide, here" and "Weapons ready". He also features cannons mounted on his arms/roof that pop out and deploy when each respective smokestack is pulled, and can be used in either vehicle or robot mode. There is also a small button behind the cabin that emits a (rather vague) sound of the vehicle driving and firing its cannons/ramming through obstacles when it is pressed. If the button is held down further, additional driving and engine revving sounds are emitted.

:Lastly, Ironhide has two weapons hidden in each of his legs. Opening the side of his left leg reveals and pops up a removable knife, whereas opening his right leg deploys a detachable spring-loaded cannon, either of which he can wield.

:Some units have the spring pushed and compressed too far back into the launcher, preventing the projectile from even shooting out. This ''can'' be fixed, but pulling and stretching the small spring further out while it is in the launcher may be rather difficult.

:The two of his hood halves also frequently detach from the ball joints they are mounted on during transformation, quite possibly [[for safety reasons]].

:Despite being advertised as a MechTech figure, Leader class Ironhide's gimmicks are almost entirely unrelated to the interchangeable, spring-loaded MechTech weapons seen on most of the other ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech toys. Besides his fists, the only two 5mm post/MechTech ports on Ironhide are the ones on the hood halves above his shoulders, which can only be accessed in robot mode.

:His box mentions "Automatic conversion sounds", yet no such sound plays during transformation. Additionally, he is mis-transformed in his stock photography, as his vehicle front-end chest is not connected to his [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-bumper]] grille, nor are the wheels angled into his chest.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his arm cannons for the MechTech Wars online game, even though his arm cannons aren't actually MechTech weapons in the sense that they are removable weapons that can be given to other characters.
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====Robo Power====
=====Robo Fighters=====
*'''Ironhide''' (2011)

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=====Activators=====
[[Image:DOTM_Activators_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|300px|gwwwwrrrr im a solja]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2011)

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==Merchandise==
====Lunchables====
* '''Ironhide''' ("Pocket Transformers" toy prize, 2007)

: A fold-out "pseudo-figure" of Ironhide "transforms" from a flat, blue plateform decorated with the Autobot symbol and the word "Transformers" to a robot by folding out. Ironhide is represented by stickers decorated with artwork of the character on the top, bottom, and two fold out "arms". His name is also spelled out, across his feet in this mode.

: This mold was also used to creatre the lunchables figure for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. A similar mold was used to creature the Lunchables figure for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], though with the Decepticon symbol sculpted in instead of the Autobot one. Each itiration of this mold was made with a different color of plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LunchIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Lunchables Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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====Burger King====
*'''Ironhide''' (2007)

:Ironhide represented in his GMC Topkick alternate mode. Pulling him back will wind up his wheels, letting him go will let him go and pop out two missile launchers (non-functional) and an Autobot insignia from his bed.
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===''Transformers'' 3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Primary Weakness: Gusts of wind.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: A 41-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], Ironhide "transforms" into a grey pickup truck of indeterminate make. He uses the same parts layout as [[Dropkick]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]. He is equipped with a Radial Launcher and Chem Cannon.
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===Transformers (2007)===
====Transformers Movie Danglers====
[[Image:Movie Ironhide dangler.jpg|right|171px|thumb|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2007)

:Released by [[Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref>[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super deformed]] version of Ironhide that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Rhboneiron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ironhide is cute as he blows everything into slag.]]
*'''Ironhide vs. Bonecrusher''' (Robot Heroes 2-pack, 2007)

:Part of the ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' line, this incarnation of Ironhide is an adorable soft-plastic PVC figurine in a chunky, "super-deformed" style. He has swivel points at the shoulders and neck. He came in a two-pack with the Decepticon [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

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[[Image:Rhironhidedispensor.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Transformers 2: Electric Boogaloo.]]
*'''Ironhide and Dispensor''' (Robot Heroes 2-pack, 2008)

:Part of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, this incarnation of Ironhide is an adorable soft-plastic PVC figurine in a chunky, "super-deformed" style in his "somersaulting" pose from the Mission City battle. He came in a two-pack with [[Dispensor]].

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[[Image:Robotheroesironhidemixmaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Well, he's back on his feet!]]
*'''Ironhide and Mixmaster''' (2009)
:Part of the second wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, Ironhide is a redeco of his first ''Robot Heroes'' figure in gunmetal and tan. He comes packaged with [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]].
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[[Image:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Whoa, who ordered the extra-large The Fallen?]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (box set, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (tank mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] combined, and Ironhide (truck mode). Ironhide proooobably has no articulation.

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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Missile Mania Board Game====
*'''Ironhide'''
: Ironhide is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I'm going to the party dressed as me!"]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Ironhide is a small, non-transforming GMC Topkick 4500 with his robot mode sculpted on the truck's underside.

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Ironhide_vs_Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Starscream hides under another F-22 to avoid Ironhide.]]
*'''Ironhide VS Starscream''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''07 of 08'''

:A [[NEST]]-based redeco of the single-pack Ironhide, coloring part of the truck silver and the windows green. This version was only available in a two-pack with [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]].

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*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 06'''

:Redecos of Ironhide and Mixmaster, with Ironhide's deco based on his [[Legends Class]] "Enforcer Ironhide" toy. Unreleased in the United States, this two-pack has been found in stores in Asia and Europe.
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====Figure Collection====
[[Image:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Ironhide.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Ironhide appears to be modeled on his [[#Fast_Action_Battlers|Fast Action Battlers]] toy, though with very spindly arms.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:SpeedStars_Revealers_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Revealers'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 03'''

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Revealers" Ironhide is sculpted with various robot-mode parts protruding from his car mode, as if he's in mid-transformation. This toy was given away free as part of a Daily Mirror promotion in the UK.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_MetalHeroes_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|G1 Ironhide didn't like Movie Ironhide getting all the toys, but nobody expected him to turn to vehicular homicide!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 08'''

:Speed Stars "Metal Heroes" Ironhide is a redeco of RPM's "Metal Heroes" Ironhide based on the red Ironhide redeco from RPM's Battle Series 2, though it features fewer paint details than the RPM version. It is made of [[die-cast]].

:During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Metal Heroes Ironhide was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_IronhideMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 06'''

:As RPM's Battle Series 2 was carried over into ''Speed Stars'', this is another release of the red Ironhide. Again, it features less paint than the original release.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_NEST_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Hey guys, if we colour me like this, we don't need Jolt at ''all''! Alright!"]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

:NEST Ironhide is a redeco of the RPM mold in blue with silver patterns on his doors and a [[NEST]] insignia on his hood.

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====McDonald's====
*'''Ironhide''' (Happy Meal, 2010)

:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Ironhide does not transform but features a "punching/firing" mechanism instead, a switch on his back rocks his arms forwards and backwards in an alternating motion. Ironhide features blue [[light-piping]], an unexpected feature for a fast food promotional toy, but does not feature any form articulation. He was only available during week 5 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

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==Bigger toys==
[[Image:Movie MonroeTopkickIronhideEdition.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What do you mean there are no cannons?]]
*'''GMC TopKick 4500 Ironhide Edition''' (2007)

:As reported at [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121589 Edmunds], [http://www.monroetruck.com/index.asp Monroe Truck Equipment], in association with Hasbro, released a GMC TopKick 4500 Ironhide special edition featuring most of the modifications made to the Ironhide vehicle props used in the movie, with the only difference being that the truck will retain its stock orange running lights (the movie used blue) and the large stock sideview mirrors.

:Sadly, installing a grumpy trigger-happy alien robot and deadly high-tech weaponry into the works is not part of the included modifications. Production on the GMC Topkick truck ceased when General Motors exited the medium-duty truck market in 2009.
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==Footnotes==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]

Flak (DOTM)

2011-08-28T17:13:22Z

72.225.204.231: /* Cyberverse */

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:''Flak is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[image:MechtechWarsOnlineDOTMFlak.jpg|thumb|300px|]]

The other [[Autobot]]s may not put much trust in '''Flak''''s rather... unconventional battle tactics, but he ''knows'' they'll work. Now if only he could find some use for them on the field...

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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM-toy_Cyberverse_Flak.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
* '''Flak''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''012'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV23'''

: Flak is a roughly [[Legends Class|Legends]]-scale figure that transforms into a green APC, similar to a BRDM-2, with camouflage patterns and a long cannon. His cannon has a swivel, allowing it to aim up and down. The turret base the cannon is on also rotates, but not at the center, so that the cannon can be mounted over his right shoulder. He also features ball-jointed shoulders and thighs, and his elbows can bend due to the transformation-related swivels they're on, although his long elbow [[kibble]] prevents the arms from straightening out further than slightly more than 90 degrees. Finally, his right hand has a grip allows him to interact with various [[Cyberverse]] play-sets and accessories.

: The stock photography is slightly different from the final product in that the cannon was originally painted silver, compared to the final version's unpainted green.

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[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Paul Dini

2011-08-27T17:13:24Z

72.225.204.231:

[[Image:Paul Dini.jpg|thumb|right|270px]]

'''Paul Dini''' (born [[August 7]], [[1957]]) is an American writer and producer. Together with Bruce Timm, he is best known for several acclaimed Warner Bros./DC Comics Animated series, such as ''[[Batman|Batman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Superman|Superman: The Animated Series]]'', ''Batman Beyond'' and ''Justice League''.

He was a writer and story editor on the popular television series ''Lost''.

==Generation 1 scripts==
* "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]"

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227704/ Paul Dini at the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category:Writers]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

2011-08-24T03:49:40Z

72.225.204.231: Figured the accessories list should reflect the changes to the body text.

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:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:HeatScramble_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the universe.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!

{{bigquote|They're great inventions for kicking ass!|Que|''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''}}

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==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[Image:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as the [[Iran]]ian defense minister’s vehicle to cross a checkpoint. Once there, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility. Later at NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps|Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury laughing at the fallen Autobot. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)| pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw, 2 pistols, spear
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.
: He also features dual clip-on pistols that attach to his upper waist, as well as a large spear that clips to his back.
: His instructions depict him with a more G1-styled headsculpt. Hmmm, we wonder what color the redeco will be...

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is a homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his vehicle-mode canvas roof. <ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

* The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)

* Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

2011-08-20T17:47:08Z

72.225.204.231: /* Deluxe Class toys */

{{factions|autobotfilm}}
{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}
:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:HeatScramble_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the universe.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!

{{bigquote|These'll really help you kick some ass.|Que|''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[Image:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as an escort to the prime minister’s vehicle to cross the [[Iran]]ian border. Once there, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility. Later at NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps|Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury laughing at the fallen Autobot. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)| pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.
: He also features dual clip-on pistols that attach to his upper waist, as well as a large spear that clips to his back.
: His instructions depict him with a more G1-styled headsculpt. Hmmm, we wonder what color the redeco will be...

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is a homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his vehicle-mode canvas roof. <ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

* The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)

* Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

2011-08-18T02:06:33Z

72.225.204.231: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobotfilm}}
{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}
:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:HeatScramble_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the universe.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!

{{bigquote|These'll really help you kick some ass.|Que|''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[Image:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as an escort to the prime minister’s vehicle to cross the [[Iran]]ian border. Once there, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility. Later at NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps|Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury laughing at the fallen Autobot. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)| pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is a homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his vehicle-mode canvas roof. <ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

* The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)

* Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

2011-08-18T02:06:19Z

72.225.204.231: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}
:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:HeatScramble_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the universe.]]
An accomplished [[Autobot]] scientist and inventor, '''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with some new weapon or gizmo that he just invented. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!

{{bigquote|These'll really help you kick some ass.|Que|''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[Image:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as an escort to the prime minister’s vehicle to cross the [[Iran]]ian border. Once there, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility. Later at NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps|Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend, while Barricade added insult to injury laughing at the fallen Autobot. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Dotm-Deluxe-Wheeljack-Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Any man who can drive safely while kissing a [[Arcee (Movie)| pretty girl]] is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is a homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his vehicle-mode canvas roof. <ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

*The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)

*Good luck trying to figure out his accent, by the way, as he oscillates between an impenetrably garbled half-Scottish, half-Irish muddle and English "Received Pronunciation" all the way through the film, at times in the same sentence. What we can tell you he's ''not'' speaking with, though, is a German accent, which a disturbing number of American fans seems to have concluded based simply on the fact he looks like Einstein.

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Stronger, Faster

2011-08-15T18:52:31Z

72.225.204.231: /* Transformers references */

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|airdate=[[August 14]], [[2011]] (Canada)
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'''Ratchet 'finalizes' the synthetic energon formula and uses himself as a test subject, but it ends up having some negative side effects.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] checks out a sample of synthetic [[energon (fuel)|energon]] he's created, watched by [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]]. Approving the stability of the energon, Ratchet tries it on a test engine, and it works fine. Raf's keen to try it on [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], but Ratchet says it'll require more testing first. Meanwhile, the base sensors pick up energon movement, but before [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] gives the order to roll out, Ratchet warns him about the depleted state of their energon reserves. Once Prime's team rolls out, Ratchet has the idea to try the synthetic energon on himself. He does so, and after spending a short period laying on the floor out cold, is roused by Raf. The synthetic energon appears to be a success, giving him more fuel efficiency and better motor functions.

Meanwhile Prime's team chases [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] through an icy canyon. The Decepticons aren't in any hurry to bridge out, as they're trying to "help" the [[Autobot]]s run out of energon. Some [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s flying overhead blast the sheer sides of canyon, causing a rock fall that blocks off the Autobots' path. [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] manages to drive over it in her motorcycle mode, despite Prime's warnings, and races after the two Decepticons, only to be hit by missiles from the Vehicons. She is swiftly surrounded by Decepticons, and things look grim until Ratchet comes flying through the GroundBridge and begins laying into them with gusto. Knock Out and Breakdown assume that the Ratchet's a new Autobot, but are forced to retreat as Optimus, [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and Bumblebee come into view, firing at them. Ratchet finishes off the last of the Vehicons, to stunned looks from his teammates.

Back at base, Ratchet reveals his secret to the other Autobots, but Optimus doesn't think it's a good idea to test the synthetic energon on Autobots, and underlines the importance of his job as medic. Some time later, Ratchet's retelling his fight to Bulkhead, and in demonstrating a move, manages to throw his fellow Autobot through a nearby wall. The other Autobots are startled at his new personality. Ratchet goes and injects more of the synthetic energon into himself. When the sensors light up again, Prime prepares to roll out again, but Ratchet volunteers to go along.

As they head through a mountainous area, Ratchet moves ninja-style at the front of the team. They soon find some Vehicons and a [[Decepticon Miner|miner]] drilling into a rock face, and Ratchet immediate moves in. When the miner makes a run for it, Ratchet gives chase and knocks him down with a well-thrown rock. The other Autobots find Ratchet forcibly interrogating the miner. Optimus stops him from finishing off the prisoner and begins to lecture him on doing harm where none is necessary, but Ratchet is agitated, believing they should be more pro-active. As the argument heats up, Ratchet even manages to antagonize Arcee by bringing up [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]], and Prime decides to confine Ratchet to base. Though Ratchet appears to go calmly through the GroundBridge, moments later he charges back out, flattening Bulkhead and racing off. Prime's team returns to base, but is unable to get a fix on Ratchet's signal.

In a Decepticon energon mine, Breakdown is chatting with a miner when Ratchet walks into the cavern. Elsewhere, [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] shouts at Knock Out for not finding a new energon source, but they're interrupted by Ratchet dropping Breakdown on the floor. Megatron scoffs at the newcomer, until a punch from Ratchet sends him flying. Unfortunately Megatron is made of sterner stuff and gives Ratchet a savage injury, telling Knock Out to take a sample so they can find out how Ratchet got so amped up.

On the bright side, Ratchet is rendered visible to the sensors in the [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|Autobot base]], and Optimus, Arcee and Bulkhead use the GroundBridge to attack the mine.

Knock Out finishes taking his sample, and moves in to finish Ratchet off with his circular saw. When the sound of approaching fighting distracts Knock Out, Ratchet takes the opportunity to fight back, resulting in Knock Out's saw getting stuck in the wall. Ratchet promptly grabs the synthetic energon sample and smashes it. Knock Out is outraged, but once more has to retreat as the other Autobots arrive.

Ratchet is hooked up to a drip back at base, and apologizes for his behavior. Optimus points out the new supply of energon they got from the mine, and Ratchet promises to do more testing on the synthetic stuff before using it on Autobots again. Optimus is just thankful they destroyed Knock Out's sample, unaware of the fact that back at the mine, Knock Out has found a single drop of synthetic energon.

==Featured characters==

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*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (4)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (6)
*[[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]] (8) (flashback)
|c2=
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (7)
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (9)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (10)
*[[Decepticon Miner]] (11)
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (12)
|c3=
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (2)

}}

==Quotes==

"HOOAAH!"
:—'''Ratchet''' gets a new catchphrase. He needed that.

'''Ratchet:''' (''clicks as he walks by'') How's it hummin'? 
'''Arcee:''' ... Did he just? 
'''Bulkhead:''' Stronger, faster, studlier. 
:—Yeah, he did.

"It's alright - I'm an emergency vehicle!" 
:—'''Ratchet''', engaging the Decepticons.

'''Optimus Prime:''' "A direct assault would only provoke retaliation...and lead to incalculable losses. I will not endanger innocent human lives." 
'''Ratchet:''' "Yet you seem to have no problem endangering ours! Just ask Cliffjumper! Oh, I forgot! He couldn't be here today!" 
'''Arcee:''' "That's it!" (Runs toward Ratchet, but Bulkhead holds her back.) 
'''Ratchet:''' "You know your problem, Optimus? For such a big, strong 'Bot...you're soft. You didn't pound Megatron into scrap when you had the chance! Many chances, in fact!" 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Arcee''' quickly become victims of Ratchet's new personality.

"Yeah; she's kinda domineering and the extra arms are weird, but... I find myself intrigued by her." 
:—'''Breakdown''' chats to a Vehicon about a [[Airachnid | certain female Decepticon]].

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*Bumblebee is shown returning with the other Autobots despite staying at base to operate the groundbridge.
*The sample of synthetic energon Knock Out was holding was only about half full, but when Ratchet picked it up, it was completely full.
*Just before destroying the cylinder of synthetic energon, Ratchet's wound is not shown to be leaking. Mere moments after he's hit the ground, another puddle of energon has formed beneath him.
*Breakdown is knocked out by Ratchet just before he engages Megatron. When the Autobots show up at the end, however, Breakdown has vanished and he isn't shown fleeing with Knock Out.

===Continuity notes===
*The synthetic energon created in the episode is derived from the formula transcribed by Bulkhead in [[T.M.I.|the previous episode]].
*Ratchet's description of the Autobots having fought numerous battles recently is accompanied by flashbacks to various battles from the "Darkness Rising" five-part pilot, among others.

===Transformers references===
*Ratchet isn't the [[Mikaela Banes|first person]] to blind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|a Decepticon]] with a torch.
*This episode is somewhat similar to the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Gorilla Warfare]]", where [[Optimus Primal]] is made hyper-aggressive by [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok's]] modified [[Cyberbee]].
**Also, in a role-reversal of the situation of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' episode [[A Fistful of Energon]], where [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] delivers the Aesop of the dangers of excessive upgrading to a cocky [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (namely arrogance and aggression), it is Ratchet this time who exposes himself to excessive ''drug-use''.

===Real-world references===
===Trivia===
*The episode was first broadcast on Canada's Teletoon channel.

{{epstub}}
[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Decepticon Miner

2011-08-15T05:02:24Z

72.225.204.231: /* Notes */

:''Decepticon Miners are servant-class [[Decepticon]]s from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

{{mainpic|August 2011}}

'''Decepticon Miners''' are servant-class [[Decepticon]]s, working on [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'s various mining projects. As they are not warrior-class, the [[Autobot]]s do not kill them indiscriminately like they do [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]].

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Kevin Michael Richardson]] (English)

A Decepticon Miner was working on a large drilling machine to help harvest energon on Earth, along with some [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s. However, a [[synthetic energon]]-enhanced [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] led an unexpected assault on the group, to which the Decepticon Miner responded by climbing up a cliff in front of his machine. Ratchet easily followed and incapacitated him with a large boulder, then proceeded to interrogate the miner. Despite trying to act tough with his "foul mouth", Ratchet simply used his blowtorch to torment the answers out of him. It worked. His cries for help, caused by Ratchet's aggressive act of burning the right side of his face, brought the attention of the other Autobots to his location and he was saved by [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], whose proclamation of Ratchet going too far stopped the latter from impaling the poor miner with his blade. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime episode 22}}
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==Notes==
*Decepticon Miners have a similar appearance to the Vehicons, but are a light shade of purple, have different kibble, and have dual optical bands on their faces, unlike the Vehicons' single triangular ones.

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]

Guzzle (DOTM)

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72.225.204.231: It's a recognisable model of tank.

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:''Guzzle is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Guzzle''' has quite an appetite. Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he was capable of consuming [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] much quicker than any of his buddies. Unfortunately, Earth doesn't have such an abundant source of the stuff, so he's forced to find alternative sources of power. Not that a shortage or a new diet has stopped him before, as the [[Decepticon]]s who have faced him can definitely attest to.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
* '''Autobot Guzzle''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''009'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV24'''
**''Accessories:'' Cannon A, Cannon B

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse]] Commander single-pack toys, Autobot Guzzle is a near [[Size class|Scout-class]]-scale figure that transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#M1_Abrams|M1 Abrams tank]]. He has "C-313" [[tampograph]]ed on the sides, a reference to the [[Japanese ID number list|ID number]] of [[Hardspark]], the Japanese toy that shared the same mold as the original [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]]. His face is blue and his torso is yellow, just like his [[Guzzle (G1)|Generation One counterpart]]. He comes with two different cannons, which look like a machine gun and a missile launcher, respectively. The missile launcher can be transformed and combined with the machine gun to form a small "Battle Rifle". His hands allow him to grip his weapons as well as interact with various [[Cyberverse]] play-sets and accessories.

:The nature of the turret forming his forearms means that the turret is unable to rotate, making the swivels the actual cannon uses to tilt up and rotate only useful in robot mode.

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[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes

2011-08-13T01:09:02Z

72.225.204.231: /* M1 Abrams */

When on [[Earth]], a [[Transformer]] typically finds a wide variety of [[human]] vehicles matching their general body plan and size available to adopt as a disguise mode. Although there are many thousands of options available, certain specific models of vehicle, however, are very popular disguises, seeing repeated use across multiple individuals and [[Continuity|continuities]].

'''TFWiki.net: The Transformers Wiki''' has certain requirements for a vehicle model to be listed here. There must be at least '''three unique toy molds''' (or in-fiction appearances, in the case of non-toy bodies/characters) that share the model. There must also be at least '''one unique character per mold'''. Certain models are "lumped" together, such as the case for the Mazda RX car series, which includes the RX-7 and RX-8 types. This also, of course, takes into account the various fudging of the designs that are done in order to get a robot mode out of the toy, as well as avoid having to pay a licensing fee to the actual manufacturers (in most instances).

Each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/[[Retool|retools]] on the same line. The list is organized in chronological order of toy release.

This policy is in place mainly due to the rampant use of redecoes as new characters, and is a little out of line with the phenomenon being explored... after all, isn't it kinda weird that out of all the myriad types of fighter jet there are in the world, that the Dassault Rafale in particular seems to pop up so often across soooooo many jet-form toy-characters?

:''See also'': [[Popular beast alternate modes]], [[Non-vehicle non-beast alternate modes]], [[General Motors]]

==Cars and trucks==
===Chevy Camaro===
[[Image:Movie Deluxe 1974 Bumblebee JPtoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Why couldn't I be an '85 Camaro?"]]
* [[Windbreaker]] - Z28 (third generation)

* [[Side Swipe (RID)|''RID'' Side Swipe]] / [[Bluestreak (G1)|G1 Bluestreak (''Universe'')]] - fourth generation

* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Movie Bumblebee]] / [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Movie Cliffjumper]] - 1976 (second generation)

* Movie Bumblebee / Movie Cliffjumper - 2009 (fifth generation)

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===Chevy Corvette===
[[Image:Alternator Swerve Toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Not-So-Little Red Corvette]]
* [[Tracks (G1)|G1 Tracks]] / [[Road Rage (G1)|G1 Road Rage]] - C3

* [[Freeway (G1)|G1 Freeway]] - C4

* [[Motorhead (Decepticon)|Motorhead]] - C4

* [[Skram (G2)|G1 Skram]] - C3 hot rod

* Tracks (''[[Alternators]]'') / [[Ravage (G1)|G1 Ravage (1st ''Alternators'' body)]] / [[Swerve (G1)|G1 Swerve (''Alternators'')]] - C5 Z06

* ''Movie'' [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] / ''Movie'' [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] / [[Darksteel]] - 50th Anniversary Stingray Concept
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===Chevy Impala===
* [[Impala]] - Ninth Generation

* [[Leadfoot_(DOTM)|DOTM Leadfoot]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup

* [[Roadbuster_(DOTM)|DOTM Roadbuster]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup

* [[Topspin_(DOTM)|DOTM Topspin]] - NASCAR Sprint Cup

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===Corvette Indy===
[[Image:G1-toy Detour.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Not a bad run of toys for a car that never actually got produced.]]
* [[Detour (G1)|G1 Detour]] / [[Deadhour]]
* [[Speeder]]
* [[Drench (G1)|G1 Drench]]

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===Desert racing buggy===
[[Image:G1-toy_RollerForce.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
{{note|"Desert racing buggy" is an admittedly vague grouping, as vehicles of this stripe are made by a variety of manufacturers and further modified by their owners in various idiosyncratic ways, but these examples all follow a relatively uniform shape.}}
* [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] / [[Ranger]]

* [[Fizzle]] / [[Wildspark]] / [[Blaze]]

* [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]]

* [[Blacker]] / [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]

* [[Jallguar]] / [[Rescue Force buggy]]

* [[Roller Force]]

* [[Aquafend]] / [[Jetstorm (G2)|''G2'' Jetstorm]]

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===Dodge Viper (Chrysler)===
[[Image:Alternators DeadEnd toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Dead End (ROTF)|This seems familar.]]]]
* [[Side Burn (RID)|''RID'' Side Burn]] / [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] / [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|''Universe'' Shadow Striker]]

* ''RID'' Side Burn ([[Spy Changer]]) / [[Jazz (G1)|G1 Jazz (''Universe'')]]

* [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe (''Alternators'')]] / [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End (''Alternators'')]] / [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker (''Alternators'')]]

* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] ([[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic -Ations series, non-toy appearance)

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===Ford Mustang===
* [[Natron]]/[[Freezon]] - Third generation

* [[Trip-Up]] - First Generation (1960s hot rod)

* [[Grimlock (G1)|G1 Grimlock (''Alternators'')]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)|G1 Wheeljack (''Alternators'')]] - Fifth Generation (2005)

* [[Barricade (Movie)|Movie Barricade]] - Fifth Generation (Saleen S281)

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===Lamborghini Countach===
[[Image:G1Clampdown_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Clamp Down loves messing with Red Alert's head.]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe]] / [[Red Alert (G1)|G1 Red Alert]] / [[Clamp Down]] / [[Deep Cover]] / [[Tigertrack]] - LP500S

* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|G1 Sunstreaker]] - LP500S

* [[Breakdown (G1)|G1 Breakdown]] - LP500S

* [[Free Wheeler]] / [[Deadwheeler]] - LP500 Quattrovalvole

* [[Laster]] / [[Flame (Motorvator)|Motorvator Flame]] - 25th Anniversary

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===Lamborghini Diablo===
[[Image:G2toy_gobot_prime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Firecracker]]
* [[Neo-Wheel]] / [[Hot Spot (Universe)|''Universe'' Hot Spot]]
* [[Firecracker]] / [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|G1 Optimus Prime (Go-Bot)]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe (Go-Bot)]] / [[R.E.V.]]
* [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] / [[Spin Road]]
* [[Prowl (RID)|''RID'' Prowl]] / [[Inferno (BW)|''Universe'' Inferno]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)|G1 Sideswipe (''Universe'')]] / [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker (''Universe'')]]
* [[Sparkplug (Armada)|''Armada'' Sparkplug]] / [[Drop-Test]] / [[Atlas]]

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===Le Mans racer===
[[Image:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Daytonus]]
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]
* [[Tailspin]]
* [[Deluge (G1)|Deluge]] / [[Drench (G2)|Drench]]
* [[Daytonus]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Wheeljack]]
* [[Downshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Downshift]] / [[Tailslide]]

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===Mazda RX===
* [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] - RX-7SA22C

* [[Getaway]] / [[Lightfoot]] - RX-7FC3S

* [[Siren]] / [[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] - RX-7FC3S

* [[Jazz (G1)|G1 Jazz (''Alternators'')]] / [[Zoom-Zoom]] / [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave (''Alternators'')]] / [[Autorooper]] - RX-8

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===Pontiac Firebird Trans Am===
[[Image:G1Windcharger toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Now all he needs are some underbody neon lights and spinning rims.]]
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] / [[Camaro]] / [[Tailgate (G1)|G1 Tailgate]] / [[Rook (Universe)|''Universe'' Rook]] - Third Generation

* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] - Third Generation

* [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] / [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]] - Third Generation

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===Porsche 928S===
* [[Mini-spy]] Porsche

* [[Dead End (G1)|G1 Dead End]]

* [[Sonic]]

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===Porsche 959===
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|G1 Nightbeat]] / [[Minerva (Masterforce)|''Masterforce'' Minerva]]

* [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] / [[Rabbicrater]] / [[Metrobomb]]

* [[Blowout]] / [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatron (Go-Bot)]] / [[Frenzy (G1)|G1 Frenzy (Go-Bot)]] / [[Hot Shot (RID)|''RID'' Hot Shot]]

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===Porsche 962===
* [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]

* [[Tailspin]]

* [[Daytonus]] / [[Wheeljack (G1)|G1 Wheeljack (''Universe'')]]

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===Volkswagen Beetle===
[[Image:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Bumblebee was supposed to be in this picture, but I stuffed him in a locker."]]
* [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Generation 1|G1 Bumblebee]] / [[Volks (G1)|G1 Volks]] / [[Glyph (G1)|G1 Glyph]] / [[Bug Bite (G1)|G1 Bug Bite]]

* [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]]

* [[Donald Duck]]

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==Military vehicles==
===M1 Abrams===
[[Image:TFU08-toy Treadshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A single blue line - the new camouflage.]]
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Movie Brawl/Devastator]] / [[Tankor (ROTF)|ROTF Tankor]] - heavily modified "stealth tank"
* [[Giga|Gigatank]] ([[Overlord (Masterforce)|component of ''Masterforce'' Overlord]])
* [[Megatron (G1)|G2 Megatron]] / [[Megastorm]]
* [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatron]] (Hero) / [[Archforce]] / [[Bludgeon (RID)|''RID'' Bludgeon]] / [[Reverse Convoy]] (modified)
* [[Broadside (Classics)|''Classics'' Broadside]] / [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]] / [[Treadshot (Universe 2008)|''Universe'' Treadshot]]
* [[Guzzle (DOTM)|DOTM Guzzle]]

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===A-10 Thunderbolt II===

* [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] / [[Bad Boy]]
* [[Tailwind (G1)|Tailwind]] / [[Windrim]] / [[Hot House]]
* [[Sky Shadow (Energon)|''Energon'' Sky Shadow]] / [[Terradive (Energon)|''Energon'' Terradive]] / [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Skyfall]] / [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|''Universe'' Skydive]] / [[Fireflight (G1)|''Universe'' Fireflight]]
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber (''Cybertron'')]] / [[Wingblade]]
* [[Steel Wind]] / [[Skyglide]] / [[Skyhammer (Universe)|''Universe'' Skyhammer]] / [[Sky Shadow (Universe)|''Universe'' Sky Shadow]]
* [[Storm Cloud]] (''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'')
* [[Thor]]
* [[Powerglide (DOTM)|Powerglide]] (''[[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'')

{{note|In the [[Devil's Due Press|Devil's Due]] [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]] comic series, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and an unidentifed "conehead" transform into [[Cobra]] [[Rattler]]s, which are heavily-modified versions of the A-10.}}
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===AH-64 Apache copter===
[[Image:Universe cloudraker vehicle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The copter from the cover of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strike_series Nuclear Strike].]]
* [[Battletrap]] (upper half)

* [[Spinister (G1)|G1 Spinister]]

* [[Tracer (Decepticon)|Decepticon Tracer]] / [[Tracer (ROC)|''Return of Convoy'' Tracer]]

* [[Chain Gun]] / [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|''Universe'' Ro-Tor]]

* [[Powerdive]]

* [[Bulkhead (Energon)|''Energon'' Bulkhead]] / [[Quickstrike (Energon)|''Energon'' Quickstrike]]

* [[Blackout (combiner)|''Energon'' Blackout]] / [[Stormcloud (Energon)|''Energon'' Stormcloud]]

* [[Divebomb (Classics)|''Classics'' Divebomb]] / [[Torque Gain]] / [[Cloudraker (Universe)|''Universe'' Cloudraker]] / [[Vortex (G1)|''Henkei!'' Vortex]] / [[Crosshairs (Universe)|''Universe'' Crosshairs]] - AH-64D version

* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Movie Game Shockwave]]

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===B-1B Lancer===
* [[Windsweeper]]

* [[Blackout (G1)|G1 Blackout]] & [[Spaceshot]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)

* [[Missile Run]] / [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|''Universe'' Air Raid]]

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===Dassault Rafale===
* [[Storm Cloud]] / [[Skyhopper]]

* [[Hellbat]]

* [[Skywarp (G1)|G1 Skywarp (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)|G1 Thundercracker (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Dirge (BWII)|''BWII'' Dirge]] / [[Skyfire (RID)|''RID'' Skyfire]] / [[Wingstun]] / [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator (''Timelines'')]]

* [[Ramjet (Armada)|''Armada'' Ramjet]]

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===F-4 Phantom===
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]

* [[Flattop (Decepticon)|Flattop]]

* [[Flywheels]] (Half of him anyway.)

* [[Powerflash]] ([[Mold]] [[Kibble|details]] suggest that this was his [[Alternate mode|altmode]] before becoming an [[Action Master]].)

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===F-14 Tomcat===
[[Image:Universe boltflash vehicle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Talk to me, Goose."]]
* [[Leozack]] / [[Rescue Force (individual)|Rescue Force]]

* [[Nightflight (G1)]] / [[Airwave]] / [[Nightflight (Zone)]] / [[Overair]]

* [[Thunderwing (Classics)|''Classics'' Thunderwing]] / [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Nightscream]] / [[Noise Effect]] / [[Boltflash]] / [[Slingshot (G1)|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Slingshot]]

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===F-15 Eagle===
* [[Starscream (G1)|G1 Starscream]] / [[Skywarp (G1)|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)|G1 Thundercracker]] / [[Sunstorm (G1)|G1 Sunstorm]] / [[Ramjet (G1)|G1 Ramjet]] (heavily modified with design elements from an F-16XL) / [[Dirge (G1)|G1 Dirge]] (modified) / [[Thrust (G1)|G1 Thrust]] (modified with VTOL fans in wings)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 & G2 Air Raid]]
* [[Talon]] / [[Moon Jet]]
* [[Acid Storm]] / [[Thundercracker (SG)|Shattered Glass Thundercracker]]
* [[Jet]]
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===F-16 Fighting Falcon===
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|G1 Skydive]]

* [[Dreadwind (G1)|G1 Dreadwind]] / [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]

* [[Needlenose]] - F-16XL

* [[Falcon (OC)|Micromaster Falcon]] / [[Silverbolt (Universe)|Micromaster Silverbolt]]

* [[Windrazor (G2)|Windrazor]]

* [[Aerialbot Scout 1|ROTF Aerialbot Scout 1]] / [[Aerialbot Scout 2|ROTF Aerialbot Scout 2]] ([[Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|video game]] only)

* [[Starscream (Prime)|''Prime'' Starscream]]

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===F-22 Raptor===
[[Image:KMartROTFNebularStarscream.jpg|thumb|300px|Starscream flies under a giant blacklight.]]
* [[Fearswoop (G1)|G1 Fearswoop]] - YF-22 prototype

* [[Hooligan (G2)|G2 Hooligan]] / [[Jetfire (G1)|G1 Jetfire (Cyberjet)]] / [[R-Blade]] / [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|''Universe'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Ricochet (Timelines)|''Timelines'' Ricochet]] - Navalized ATF

* [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatron (''Machine Wars'')]] / [[Megaplex]] / [[Thrust (BWII)|''BWII'' Thrust]] / [[Wind Sheer (RID)|''RID'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Air Hunter]]

* [[Skywarp (G1)|G1 Skywarp]] / [[Starscream (G1)|G1 Starscream]] / [[Thundercracker (G1)|G1 Thundercracker]] (IDW continuity -Ations series, non-toy appearances)

* [[Starscream (Movie)|Movie Starscream]] / [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Movie Thundercracker]] / [[Skydive (Movie)|Movie Skydive]] (non-toy appearance) / [[Ramjet (Movie)|Movie Ramjet]] / [[Skywarp (ROTF)|Movie Skywarp]]

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===F-117A Nighthawk===
[[Image:DeltaSeeker-toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
* [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]] / [[Shadow Jet]]

* [[Skyjack]] / [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid (Cyberjet/''Universe'')]] / [[Aero Raid]] / [[Delta Seeker]]

* [[Wind Sheer (Armada)|''Armada'' Wind Sheer]] / [[Whisper (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Whisper]]

* [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Mindwipe]] / [[Dreadwing (G2)|G2 Dreadwing]] / [[Strafe (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Strafe]]

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===V-22 Osprey===
[[Image:ROTF-toy SpringerLegend.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
* [[Makeshift (Armada)|''Armada'' Makeshift]] / [[Bulge]] / [[Impulsor]] / [[Rotor]] / [[Scythe]]

* [[Incinerator (Movie)|Movie Incinerator]]

* [[Ruination (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Ruination]] (non-toy character)

* [[Springer (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Springer]] / [[Blades (ROTF)|''ROTF'' Blades]] / [[Duststorm (TF 2010)|2010 ''Transformers'' Duststorm]]

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==Miscellaneous==
===Concorde===
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|G1 Silverbolt]]

* [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Micromaster Sky High]]

* [[Supersonic]] / [[Skydive (Universe)|''Universe'' Skydive]]

* [[Jetstorm (Armada)|''Armada'' Jetstorm]] / [[Skull Buster]]

===Eurocopter Dauphin===
* [[Evac (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Evac]] / [[Springer (G1)|"War Within" Springer]] / [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] / [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Galvatron]]

* [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]

* [[Blazemaster|''Revenge of The Fallen'' Blazemaster]] / [[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] / [[Tailwhip]]

===Space Shuttle Orbiter===
[[Image:G1 GalaxyShuttle toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Tonight on ''Trick My Space Shuttle'', we'll switch out the boring wings for some sweet F-16 ones."]]

* [[Astrotrain (G1)|G1 Astrotrain]]
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] / [[Shuttle Gunner]] / [[Movor]]
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|G1 Sky Lynx]]
* [[Galaxy Shuttle]]
* [[Mach]]
* [[Blast Master]] & [[Phaser]] (the two robots combine to form a single vehicle)
* [[Raker]] / [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' Storm Jet]]
* [[Cosmo]]
* [[Sky Lynx (SG)|Shattered Glass Sky Lynx]]

[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Barricade (Movie)

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72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon film */

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''N.B.E. 04'''.''

[[Image:MovieBarricadeHeatScrambleCard60.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm always the Bad Cop. And don't bother asking for the Good Cop. I killed him."]]

'''Barricade''' is apparently a complicated robot. He's considered "fractious" even by Decepticon standards, yet is willing to give [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] the benefit of the doubt and follow where he leads, at least for the time being. Though not totally dedicated to the service of the Decepticons' current leader, he is much more cautious and reserved about expressing mutinous dissent than say [[Blackout (Movie)|''most'']]. He believes that Starscream is vital in their search for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark]]. In many ways this makes him Starscream's closest ally in the naturally combative Decepticon ranks. Then again, it's been said that he likes to trick people into trusting him, just so he can see their reactions when they find out just how much of a bad idea it was. As such, he has disguised himself as an Earth police car in an attempt to fool the humans around him.

If his attitude toward his fellow Decepticons is inconsistent, his attitude toward the [[Autobot|Autobots]] is not: kill them all. Barricade might not be as large as most of his peers, but he is every bit as deadly. He thoroughly relishes every chance in fighting the Autobots. He's smart enough to let one live if he thinks he or the Decepticons can use it to their advantage, but most of the time, they're dead before someone's even thought of a plan.

{{quote|Autobots, foul Autobots, here we come. Let our long war resume—and let it end here.|Barricade|''[[Ghosts of Yesterday]]''}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance3_BrawlCrankcaseBarricade.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Are you trying to out-complain the complainer?]]

Many years in the past, when [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had just come under the rule of the [[Defense Force]] and the [[Science Division]], Barricade was a member of the Defense Force under the command of High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. He participated in missions to rid the planet of "malcontents" who protested against the new order, and like many of his peers, he did so ruthlessly. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]], unknown alien hostiles attacked Cybertron. Megatron ordered Barricade and Scorponok to perform recon. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Following the battle, Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Barricade was sent on a mission to capture Science Division leader (and thorn in Megatron's side) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and eliminate his fellow scientists and the unwitting security team sent to arrest him. He and [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] observed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] nailing the "traitors" with an explosive round, and he was eager to get into the fight. He was ordered back by the glory-hound [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but Barricade had the last laugh when the wily Optimus managed to bury the aerial forces under a mountain of rubble. After they were dug out, they all joined the rest of Megatron's new "Decepticon" faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

During the subsequent civil war, Barricade was one of the Decepticons under the command of Starscream at a battle outside of [[Tyger Pax]]. As they were mopping up the last remnants of Autobot resistance, Barricade amused himself by playing with the decapitated head of a fallen Autobot. When he saw the AllSpark jettisoned into space, Barricade realized that Cybertron would soon die. Bonecrusher said to let it die, and he could join it. Barricade did not bring up the discussion again. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Ordered by Megatron to follow Optimus Prime's ship, Starscream hastily assembled a crew to go after them. Barricade not-exactly-quietly questioned the need to hurry, as he thought Megatron would have captured the AllSpark by now and would have take care of the Autobots in time. He also questioned Starscream's truthfulness. Unfortunately, he was overheard by Starscream and was chastised for his big mouth. While pursuing the ''Ark'', they were led into a trap and had to limp back to Cybertron for repairs. Once their ship was repaired, they continued on with their mission, landing on the [[Mars (planet)|fourth planet]] of the solar system where they detected the AllSpark's trace energy pulse. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

The Decepticons landed in the [[Earth]] nation-state of Afghanistan. During their attack on a nearby [[United States military]] installation, Barricade used a facade of friendliness to trick nearby human soldiers into lowering their guard, whereupon he slaughtered them at point-blank range. Later, he was almost hit by a localized EMP weapon from a human, but it instead hit his comrade [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

{{note|The depiction of Barricade's arrival in "Planetfall" on Earth in Afghanistan conflicts with IDW's own prequel comic, which implies he actually landed somewhere in North America, and it remains unexplained how the land-based Decepticons would later appear in America, given Blackout immediately leaves to attack [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]] in this comic. However, this scene was later used in IDW's [[The Reign of Starscream]] movie sequel comic.}}

[[Image:Movie Barricade IDWprequel nowitnesses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Christine... is that you?]]

The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car, then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

Barricade tailed [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] as the Autobot was eluding [[Sector Seven]] while working on a new lead on the [[Witwicky|Witwickys]]. {{storylink|Interlude}} Unfortunately Bumblebee got wind of him and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven; trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them, which Starscream agreed to, but told Barricade to make it look convincing. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

===''Transformers: Beginnings''===
The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car,<ref>It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good.</ref> then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. However, Bumblebee got wind of his presence and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven. Trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured into it as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them. Starscream agreed, but told Barricade to make it look convincing.

Barricade tailed Bumblebee outside of Denver, Colorado as the Autobot was eluding Sector Seven while working on a new lead on the Witwickys.

{{note|"Transformers: Beginnings" is a condensed, Flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
Barricade acted as pilot and chief science officer for the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' during the quest to find the [[AllSpark]]. When they encountered an [[Ghost 1|alien ship]], he analysed it and discovered that it seemed to be of Cybertronian design, leading to a disagreement between himself and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] regarding whether to study it or destroy it. He claimed to have chafed under Starscream's leadership, but was willing to tolerate him for the moment.

During Starscream's later absence, Barricade was against [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'s plan to attack the Autobots, and remained on the ''Nemesis'' while the others got their tailpipes kicked. Following the defeat, he contacted Starscream to warn their leader that Optimus Prime was on his way to the planet below where Starscream had been misleading the occupants of the alien ship. Starscream ordered an attack on the Autobots while their numbers were diminished, so Barricade placed [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in charge of the assault, while he himself elected to stay on the ship and use it as a distraction. And sang. He supplied support fire as the others fought the Autobots. On Starscream's return, the Decepticons leader was challenged by Blackout, and Barricade decided they should see things resolved once and for all. After Blackout's defeat, Barricade asserted that he'd known what the outcome would be even before the fight began.

When Optimus and Bumblebee entered the fray, Starscream ordered Barricade to leave the ''Nemesis'' to reinforce their numbers. He proved most effective in battle against Bumblebee and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. The fight ended when Starscream was badly damaged by the alien ship and, to Barricade's disbelief, called a retreat. The Decepticons returned to their ship and departed. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jess Harnell]] (English), [[Katsuhiro Kitagawa]] (Japan), [[Oliver Siebeck]] (German), [[Júlio César]] (Brazil), [[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American-Spanish)

[[Image:BarricadeVsSam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Barricade negotiates an alternative to PayPal.]]

After being active on [[Earth]] for some time, Barricade arrived to pick up [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] after the smaller Decepticon's attempt to hack into and sabotage the United States military network on [[Air Force One]]. Using data Frenzy had acquired, the two learned of [[Sector Seven]], "Project Iceman", and [[Archibald Witwicky|Witwicky man]], the discoverer of the entombed [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The duo were able to use the internet to learn of both Witwicky man's descendants, [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]], and a pair of glasses that Megatron had accidentally marked with the location of the long-lost [[AllSpark]]. Frenzy declared that they needed to find ladiesman217, and Barricade moved out in search of him.

[[Image:Movie Barricade defeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He got better.]]

Later, Barricade confronted ladiesman217 regarding his recent [[eBay]] auctions while the human was fleeing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whom the human mistakenly believed was out to harm him. Ladiesman217 fell for Barricade's ruse, and requested the "officer's" help, only for Barricade to transform before him. As ladiesman217 fled, Barricade knocked him onto the hood of an abandoned car, then violently demanded information on eBay item 21153. Ladiesman217 and his [[Mikaela Banes|female friend]], who had been drawn into the encounter, managed to escape him when Bumblebee convinced the boy to trust him, and Barricade pursued both the Autobot and two humans to a junkyard. After temporarily losing and then regaining their position, he charged into battle, activating his mace/rotating blade, and dispatched Frenzy to chase down the humans. However, his battle with Bumblebee ended with Barricade heavily damaged. Considering the fact that Frenzy was decapitated, he got off lucky.

[[Image:Decepticons highway.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Nope, nothing suspicious about this.]]

Evidently, though, he recovered, and was back to working order when Frenzy (who had survived and infiltrated Sector Seven) transmitted both Megatron and the AllSpark's location to his fellow Decepticons. When the humans fled with the AllSpark, Barricade joined in the pursuit along with [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. Devastator soon broke off on an alternate route, while Barricade and Bonecrusher hit the freeway, making contact with the Autobot/human convoy. Barricade attempted to clear some room for the two Decepticons by activating his sirens; Bonecrusher simply rammed everything in his way. Ladiesman217 recognized Barricade, and warned that they were in danger. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block their access to Bumblebee, who contained the humans and the AllSpark. He was absent from the battle in Mission City. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following event is unique to the Titan Magazines continuity, and occurs nowhere else.}}

Barricade was killed in the <s>[[Mission City]]</s> [[Los Angeles]] battle and then resurrected as a zombie for a few minutes by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

{{note|The following events occur in the Star Screams timeline.}}

Starscream would like to make Barricade his second-in-command. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|#16's Star Screams}}

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Barricade was part of two punitive Decepticon attacks: a raid on a supply convoy at Shreveport, [[Louisiana]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} and a solo strike on Cincinnati, [[Ohio]] as part of a "Stop supporting Autobots OR ELSE!" campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

When Starscream started open warfare, he did indeed make Barricade one of his generals. However, Barricade soon found himself bogged down in fighting [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "New Decepticons". {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Barricade and Starscream ROS issue 1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Elvis ain't dead!]]
During the motorway chase, Barricade attempted to close on Bumblebee, but was taken out by Ironhide, knocking him off the road and causing him to go offline. He was later reactivated by "Lord" Starscream, and suggested to his new leader that they should find [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

He remained on Earth, watching over a Sector Seven research base. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

Barricade spied on the Autobots as they prepared to help [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] dispose of the Decepticons' bodies. He amplified the conversation and transmitted it to whoever was listening—and, as it turned out, Starscream, having returned from Cybertron to Mars, was ready and willing to answer. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

When more Decepticons under [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] arrived on Earth, Barricade provided them with intelligence on which Autobots they were facing. He continued to plague the Autobots and the new [[NEST]] team, escaping each time. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

Barricade returned to Tranquility, where he captured Sam and interrogated him again by chaining him to a hook over a car compacter. He also sent a message to Bumblebee: "The AllSpark for the boy." Bumblebee came to the boy's rescue, eventually knocking Barricade into a pool of gasoline and firing on him, setting off a massive explosion. Surviving, Barricade drove off in car mode. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 1|Tales of the Fallen #1}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Alliance'' comic.}}

After the traitorous businessman [[Bruno Carrera]] and Starscream had trapped Optimus Prime in the Colosseum in Rome, [[Italy]], Starscream turned the situation over to Barricade, who was more than delighted to see his old enemy in such a prone state. However, before he could strike the final blow, a bunch of [[human]]s began attacking, which wouldn't have been a problem if they weren't equipped with the scientific genius of [[Kaminari Ishihara]] and [[Petr Andronov]], in addition to [[William Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps]] firing sabot rounds into him. He was about to stomp on the insects when Prime broke free of the trap and engaged him. Once the humans were clear, Optimus pulled a surprise move by jumping out of the pit and dumping rock on top of him.

Once he was buried, Optimus melted the top layer of rock, trapping Barricade long enough for the NEST team to defeat Starscream and take him in. Unfortunately, Barricade was nowhere to be found; Instead, a passing crew working on the subway found a strange new tunnel, leading from the Colosseum to the center of a park. Whatever had dug the new passage overnight was nowhere to be seen. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ROTF comic===
{{Note|The following details Barricade's tenure as letter-answerer on the Law and Disorder letters page.}}

[[Image:Lawanddisorder_barricade.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]

With Starscream suffering a nervous breakdown and was sent to a special home (the Decepticons made sure it was a very ''secure'' special home (#12)), Barricade took control of the letters page; however, the Autobots dispatched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to co-run it, much to the Decepticon's irritance. He shares Starscream's contempt for ''you'', the reader (#1), and continues the tradition of threatening violence against ''anyone'' who cosplays as an Autobot (#7). This, however, doesn't stop him bragging to Ironhide when the letters are pro-Decepticon, and at one point he held a popularity contest to see who the kiddies wanted to be "subjugated by this issue!" (#6).

Relations appear to have broken down between the Decepticons and [[DreamWorks]], as they're back to targeting Bay et al for their propaganda films (after a brief [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics|alliance]] with the second film). Barricade personally enjoyed the scene in the first film when [[Mojo|a dog]] peed on Ironhide though! (#1) Barricade won't even work with the film's tie-in media, refusing to allow his likeness to be used in one of the ROTF video games. (#4) (He claims he never wanted to be in ''[[War for Cybertron]]'' but his tears disprove that (#12)) He later decided fame was more important than principles though, submitting a script and auditioning for a part in the third film by threatening [[Michael Bay]] with death (#8). He's absolutely ''disgusted'' by [[fandom|our]] enjoyment of the films: he lost ''friends'' during filming, man. (#10)

In the early days, he appeared to be separated from the rest of the Decepticons, as his knowledge on their current status is spotty; while he knows [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] has turned traitor, he seemed unaware that [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] had been terminated. (#4) He later re-established contact, being aware of [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] status and [[the Fallen]]. (#7) He also has a ''shockingly'' bad knowledge of Transformers [[units of time]]. (#8)

He doesn't think much of Starscream's intelligence or ability to lead (a bit of a pisser when Starscream considered ''him'' to be 2IC material!), but ''much'' prefers him over Megatron. (#1) He once explained some of Megatron's flaws, only to get scared and state how he totally respects him ''really''. (#3) He also dislikes [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], claiming the guy ''never'' pulls his weight and is just Megatron's fave. (#7) On top of that, while he follows the party line and claims the Decepticons have "policies" (#7), he's shown signs of discontent with being a Decepticon: the long hours, the lousy food, the admin work... (#5)

Ironhide has started to offer Barricade the chance to defect to the Autobots. The copper outright rejected this offer the first time, saying he couldn't bear the thought of listening to Optimus moralise. (#9) The second time, however, he merely stated the horrific penalties for defecting Decepticons (#10) and the third, he desperately said he just ''couldn't'' do it, even if it would be nice to hang with other cars for once... BUT HE CAN'T! Ironhide's friendliness is starting to disturb him. (#11)

Barricade has watched the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original 1980s cartoon]] (#3) and approves of humanity's fascination with giant robots. In contrast, he is ''completely'' bewildered by pop music. (#7)

He's apparently got an eye for [[Female Transformer|the ladies]], making sure to flirt right back when a neutral femme wrote into the letter's column looking to play "bad cop/bad cop pretending to be good cop" with him. (#5)

Like Starscream before him, he somehow has awareness of [[Unicron]]. And Unicron gives him the shits. (#6)

Like Starscream before him, he's refered to being active during the 1980s. At the time, he was a [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster]]. (#12)

He is fed up of Ironhide bringing up how Bumblebee kicked his arse, and is determined to get revenge on "that little yellow cretin"...

===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin American-Spanish)
[[Image:Cyber_Missions_Barricade.JPG‎ | thumb | right | 200x | You must agree that his head is somewhat deformed.]]
After a high speed pursuit through [[Scramble City (city)|Scramble City]], Barricade managed to ditch [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and used
his [[Moustache Man|holo avatar]] to break into a secure facility. Standing guard while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] raided the computers, he somehow failed to hear Sideswipe bushwhack his partner and was only alerted when Frenzy's crumpled-up form rolled into his foot. After throwing Frenzy at Sideswipe, Barricade engaged the Autobot in combat, managing to defeat him by freezing him to a wall. He then made off with Frenzy and the [[NEST]] access codes. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 6}}

Later, Barricade and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] confronted [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Looking to steal one of Ironhide's weapons, Lockdown took a missile instead, which blew up in his face. While Lockdown was dazed, Ironhide punched Barricade out and dumped a truckload of rocks on top of him. Barricade pleaded with Lockdown for help, but the explosion damaged Lockdown's optics, and he fled. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 11}}

Later, Barricade was among the Decepticons Megatron led on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. He arrived after Megatron derailed the train Soundwave was believed to be on. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}} He was not seen after that, and did not participate in the battle with the Autobots that followed, nor was he among the Decepticons who agreed to leave Earth.

===Transformers Annual 2011===
Barricade and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] were sent to [[Tokyo]] to cause a diversion. The Autobots soon turned up, and Barricade clashed briefly with Sideswipe before being hoisted into the air by Optimus. A short time later, Grindor crashed on top of him. Defeated, Barricade was picked up by Grindor and they departed, but not before letting Optimus know he'd been had. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}}

===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' comics===
Barricade was one of the Decepticons that followed Starscream into attacking Sam's college, in search of [[Brains]]. In the middle of the battle he resumed his rivalry with Bumblebee, who was trying to protect Sam, [[Carly Spencer]], and Brains. Barricade placed the Autobot in a headlock, but Bumblebee then punched Barricade in the jaw. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Bumblebee ended the battle by slamming Barricade to the ground with a sickening crunch, and Sam cheered Bumblebee on. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

{{Note|According to [[John Barber]], in a Twitter post, Barricade was "critically injured and his body was taken back with the other Decepticons." <ref>[http://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/79649961448456192]</ref>}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor'': [[Frank Welker]] (English)

[[Image:DOTM-DecepticonprotoformBarricade.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Barricade will be kind of shy about photos until the DVD comes out.]]

Barricade was one of the Decepticons present in [[Chicago]] when [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] unleashed their plan to use a [[space bridge]] to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth. Under the command of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], he aided in rounding up several Autobots that had infiltrated the city, including his old foe Bumblebee, whom he addressed with an ominous rumble. At the behest of the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]], Soundwave ordered Barricade to execute the Autobot prisoners, starting with [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]], despite the Autobot scientist's pleas for mercy. He delivered the ''coup de gras'' after a Decepticon protoform fired the first shot, and laughed derisively as his victim fell. After the Autobots escaped and Soundwave died, he met up with [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], apparently berating the Decepticon [[Protoform|protoforms]] in the process. Barricade was taken out during the [[NEST]] attack on Shockwave, blinded by sniper shots to his eyes and crippled by explosives on his legs, before finally being killed by ground troops. {{Storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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==Games==
==="Flight of the Bumblebee" online game===
Barricade was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the Autobot dropped in, Barricade immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee continuously. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting him right out of the picture with just one shot. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee}}
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===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Keith David]]

====Autobot campaign====
Barricade was sent to Tranquility to hunt down Sam Witwicky and the glasses that held the location of the AllSpark. He attempted to capture Sam and Mikaela outside their high school, but Bumblebee stepped in. The humans fled for the nearby baseball field with Barricade in pursuit, but Bumblebee beat him to them, protecting them while they ran away again. He followed them to the power plant, but was once again foiled by Bumblebee and sent packing.

Later, in [[Mission City]], Barricade made one last grab for the AllSpark after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] had each fallen to the Autobots. However, he was once again intercepted by Bumblebee, and finally defeated for good. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Upon reaching Tranquility and choosing his alternate mode, Barricade attempted some recon, but encountered a squad of Autobot drones, a battle which spilled out to the local baseball field. Shortly afterwards, he was informed by Starscream that [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] had information they needed, but the diminutive Decepticon had been captured by [[Sector Seven]] agents. Barricade tracked them to the power plant, then hounded the agents across town in their highly resistant van, wrecking every building in his path until Frenzy was recovered.

Finally on the trail of Sam, he was stopped cold by Sam's protector Bumblebee. Barricade got the upper hand, but the Autobot led him on a chase that ended in [[Bay Demolition|Bay's Demolition]] lot, and an ambush courtesy of a lot of Autobot drones. Barricade overcame the odds, and hunted down Bumblebee once more, finally besting the Autobot and taking the glasses from Sam. Having located Megatron, Barricade relayed his findings to Starscream, who directed him to specific coordinates while coming to the aid of Bonecrusher and Brawl.

When the Decepticons converged on Mission City, Barricade was tasked with taking out the Autobot [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. He later stood in Megatron's presence after the AllSpark had been recovered and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered the Earth to be destroyed before they left it on their way to conquering all of known space. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith David]]

====''Transformers: Autobots''====
When Bumblebee went to investigate the source of an image found on the internet, he found Barricade waiting for him. Barricade blew up a nearby car and took off, sending out messages on the police radio that Bumblebee was responsible. After failing to lose Bumblebee in spite of all of Tranquility's police force being after him, he engaged him in combat. Unable to defeat Bumblebee, he hastily retreated. Later on, he encountered Bumblebee and Optimus Prime as the two were leaving Hoover Dam. With a large helicopter Decepticon at his side, he demanded the AllSpark from Prime, not even caring about the consequences. He was killed, but revealed to Prime he was merely a distraction while other Decepticons freed Megatron from his icy prison. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

====''Transformers: Decepticons''====
When the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]] arrived on Earth, his mentor, Starscream, directed him to rendezvous with Barricade, already active on the planet. Barricade was not enamored with the idea of a partner, feeling that the Create-A-Bot would only slow him down, but after putting the rookie through his paces, he permitted him to join him on his mission in the town of [[Tranquility]]. Barricade revealed to the Create-A-Bot what Starscream had not—that the signal which had brought the Decepticons to Earth had come from Megatron himself. The rookie dismissed Megatron as a relic, and was struck by Barricade for the insult. With some help from the rookie, Barricade discovered that the Autobot Bumblebee was already on Megatron's trail; Barricade pursued Bumblebee, defeated him in battle on the outskirts of Tranquility, and acquired the data he had gathered.

Now aware that the human military organization [[Sector Seven]] was holding Megatron, Barricade arranged for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to the Create-A-Bot to a [[Qatar]] military base, where they and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] hacked Sector Seven's databanks. The file they obtained was brought back to Barricade in Tranquility for deciphering, and revealed that Megatron was being held by Sector Seven in the [[Hoover Dam]]. The Create-A-Bot suggesting relaying this to Starscream, but Barricade loudly refuted the idea, happy that the impending resurrection of Megatron would mean that he would no longer have to serve under a cowardly, back-stabbing bureaucrat like Starscream. Swayed by Barricade's words, the rookie revealed a fact that Starscream had told only him—that the AllSpark was also present on Earth. Shocked by the revelation, Barricade realized that Starscream had been scheming to acquire the AllSpark for himself, to ensure that not even Megatron could remove him from power. With the rookie now turned from Starscream and on his side, Barricade was able to liberate Megatron from Sector Seven, and the Decepticons pursued the Autobots, now in possession of the AllSpark, back to Tranquility. During the battle, Starscream finally claimed the AllSpark from Bumblebee, and Barricade stood against him, intent on bringing him in for treason. Alas, the AllSpark-powered Starscream destroyed Barricade, but with in death, Barricade proved to the Create-A-Bot what it truly meant to be a Decepticon. An interesting note: Barricade became one of the only Decepticons to transform while fighting in this game, and he was very effective at it. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

===Allspark Highway===

Barricade and the Decepticons tried to keep the Autobots from delivering the Allspark to safety. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}

===''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
Despite not appearing in [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|the movie]], Barricade still appears in the Decepticons version of the DS game. He did a good deal of [[energon (fuel)|energon]] collection for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and Starscream. Apparently, he also had the time to race [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through a munitions factory, despite the ongoing war with the Autobots. Yeah. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:LegendsBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yes, he is movie-accurate.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Barricade'''

: The smallest transforming version of the character, [[Legends Class|Legends]] Barricade features limited articulation and detail. In what could only be defined as an anomaly of physics, compared to the other Movie Legends, Barricade is quite close in appearance and transformation to the larger deluxe figure. Legends Barricade's instructions also overlook the fact that his grill can flip down to fill out his torso and raise his chest higher.

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[[Image:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Round up the usual suspects.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

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

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[[Image:Movie Legends CliffjumperBarricade toys.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It's Redeco versus Redeco—I'm putting my money on Redeco.]]
*'''Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade''' (Legends Allspark Battles multi-pack, 2007)

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Recon Barricade is a redeco of the regular Legends class Barricade in a paint scheme based upon the Deluxe class Recon Barricade. Yes. He comes packed with Legends class [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], itself a repaint of Legends class Bumblebee.

*'''Recon Barricade''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Movie DeluxeBarricade toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The secret love child of [[Blackjack]] and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]].]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MD-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

:Barricade transforms into an accurate [[wikipedia:Saleen|Saleen S281 Police Cruiser]]. As with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|MOST]] deluxe-class cars in the ''Movie'' line, he features clear windows for his windshield and doors, but oddly his rear window is opaque black plastic. Stored inside the engine bay, behind the car's ram bar is a mini-figure [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] disguised as Barricade's grill. We say mini, but Frenzy would be about six feet tall, scale wise.

: In robot mode, Barricade quite faithfully reproduces the CGI design, though his chest cannot deform to the same extent. He features a reasonable amount of articulation with ball joints for his shoulders and upper legs, ratcheting and swivels for his elbows and double-jointed knees (although the knees make it difficult to properly align the upper and lower portions of his legs). Barricade has no neck joint as the two car hood halves slot into place between the bottom of the head and the plate on which it sits. Barricade does not have any [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] [[gimmick]] to speak of; in its place is a spring-loaded extending "punching" attack on his left arm.

: As with almost all Transformers toys issued over the last few years, a few of his transformation quirks are undocumented; in robot mode front wheel panels on his shoulders are ball-jointed, allowing one to position them in a manner similar to what is seen in the movie renders. Additionally, the sections that become his claws (apart from the thumb hinge) can swing up slightly to make themselves more pronounced, and spikes on the top of his feet can be swung up. His head is also able to be pulled up farther, allowing for a less "Hunchback of Cybertron" look, and panels just behind his neck resting on top of the hood to hold it there.

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[[Image:Bumblebee Barricade deluxeboxset.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mullethead vs. Cop]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter''' (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Wal*Mart exclusive battle pack contains the deluxe-class Barricade and the 1974 Camaro deluxe-class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.

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[[Image:ReconBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Barricade escaped by disguising himself as [[Prowl (Energon)|''Energon'' Prowl]].]]
*'''Recon Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: A [[redeco]] of the normal Deluxe Barricade toy, this time in a "local security" blue and gray pattern. All the [[Gimmick|gimmicks]] remain the same, including his little pal [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who is now colored more [[FIRRIB|G1-accurate]] (as well as [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colored eyes not seen on any other Frenzy toy).

: Recon Barricade's license plate reads "SAGE2764", a reference to the screenname of a member of a Chinese newsgroup used by [[Joe Kyde]] (who would later design the deco for Recon Barricade) to disseminate [http://tformers.com/Unknown-Megatron-Drawing-Possible-Movie-Design/6030/news.html hoax information] for a thesis project.

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[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FirstEncounter.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Which one of these is different from the others? Go ahead, guess!]]
*'''First Encounter''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Sam Witwicky figure, Mikaela figure and Frenzy figure

: This Screen Battles pack features a largely unchanged Deluxe class Barricade figure. The only real difference is the Frenzy mini-figure, which is now cast entirely in black plastic, sports ''no'' paint applications and is supposed to be stuck permanently inside Barricade's chest thanks to a new, additional piece of plastic (as a matter of fact, the Frenzy figure is also neither advertised on the packaging nor depicted in the instructions).

:This only applies to the Hasbro version, however—TakaraTomy's Japanese release of the pack features a Barricade that is identical to the single pack version, including an easily removable Frenzy figurine cast in grey plastic with painted red eyes.

:The pack also comes with non-posable figurines of Sam Witwicky in a running pose, Frenzy menacing [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] holding the power saw she uses to attack Frenzy. The set is packaged in a special window box with a diorama depicting the battle between Barricade and Bumblebee.

:According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20090228233314/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro Transformers Collectors Checklist]</ref> this pack was originally supposed to feature Sam with a bike, and Mikaela with a Scooter.

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[[Image:Movie-toy_AllSparkBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Keith David|What would you have your Arbiter do?]]]]
*'''AllSpark-Enhanced Barricade''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Barricade in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by the 'AllSpark Blue' color for no other reason than [[to sell toys]]. In what can only be explained as an "''answer''" to Recon Barricade's blue [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], ''this'' release's Frenzy is cast in red plastic with a minor black color application to the chest area, making him now resemble [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Thanks to Hasbro, the debate [[FIRRIB|continues]]...

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[[Image:Movie Deluxe PremiumBarricade.JPG|right|300px|thumb|I thought the Makeup Department would never get their butts in gear!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: ''This'' version of Deluxe Barricade features a slightly more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] deco, with additional "911" markings that were missing on earlier releases. However, confusingly his windows have a frosted paint deco applied to them for no apparent reason, other than to make the toy look 'different'.

:Unlike some earlier "Premium Series" toys, Barricade was available at general retail.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:FABBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wait, how's this "yo-yo" thing work again?]]
* '''Blade Shield Barricade''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)

: Fast Action Battlers Barricade is similar to the regular Deluxe class toy. However, the details are simplified, and the proportions in both vehicle mode and robot mode are less realistic, generally skewed towards are more stylised and exaggerated appearance. Instead of the punching hand gimmick seen on the Deluxe class toy, FAB Barricade's left arm features a flip out arm extension with a shield made out of blades based on his spinning blades from the Movie.

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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:Barricade-CS.jpg|right|255px|thumb|Awwwwwww. Bawwicade's so cute, he'll kill us all!]]
* '''Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)

:Cyber Slammers Barricade is an ''amazingly cute'' Saleen S281 police car that transforms into an amazingly cute treacherous Decepticon pretending to be a cop. 'Slam' his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then pops back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Barricade manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

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[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers PatrolBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cute evil, now in Blue!]]
*'''Patrol Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2008)

: This adorable, pudgy version of Barricade's car mode zips forward with a little motor. The robot mode Patrol Barricade pops up after a little while, rolling along. So cute! The colors are similar to Recon Barricade, but oddly enough, the scheme is different, and the markings are for a sheriff's car.

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Movie RobotReplica Barricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|SOMEone spent a little too much time in the bathtub...]]
* '''Barricade''' (Robot Replica, 2007)

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Robot Replicas]] Barricade hews much closer to the CGI model of the character (albeit wrong paint job). With joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] series, he is also more posable than his transforming counterpart, plus features replacement arms that feature his "blender-blade tires" alternate hands briefly seen in the movie.

:Barricade's shoulders/upper arms and shins (including the feet) are incorrectly assembled as compared to the CG design used for the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]]. This can easily be fixed due to the interchangability of the Robot Replica limbs. (Although the CG design raises the question how exactly his transformation in the movie is supposed to work. The markings on the arms are located on opposite sides of the body as compared to the vehicle mode.)

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====Micro IR Transformers Cars====
[[Image:Movie Barricade MicroIR.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Weirdest police gun we've ever seen!]]
* '''Barricade''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Barricade's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a vehicle styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The transformation is very reminiscent of the Generation 2 [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], but the toy is an entirely new mold

:The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a storage point for Barricade, but the remote can't stand freely so it's nearly useless for display. The tip of the gun's barrel can also be unscrewed to reveal a ballpoint pen, which... wait... what? It's actually just a pen cartridge which sorta hangs freely and is difficult to use for writing, because you have to hold it and support the entire gun's weight while you do.

:Each of the Micro IR toys comes with a generic instructions sheet printed in black and white and showing the transformation for all three toys.

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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
*'''Interrogator Barricade''' (2009)
[[Image:Interrogator Barricade ROTF deluxe toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Comes with NIPPLE ARMS!]]
:This retool of 2007's Barricade was first officially revealed on Walmart's website.<ref>[http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10973094 Interrogator Barricade listing and image at Walmart.com]</ref> He has the vehicle mode tool arms he used to threaten Sam Witwicky in the first movie, which take the place of Frenzy from the first toy. They can either be placed on the back of his head by sliding them into the vehicle mode panels, or they can be placed into his chest either stored, or deployed and with the arms appropriately covering the headlights.

:Surprisingly, his deco seems to be ''exactly the same'' as the original toy, ignoring the Premium Series update.

:During part of 2010, [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/transformers-toy-giveaway.cfm Hasbro did a promotion] wherein US fans could receive three free Deluxes in exchange for receipts showing the purchase of $25 or more of select Transformers product. As noted in [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69645&st=0 this thread over at Allspark.com], and later confirmed by [http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HT83971G3 this listing here], this version of Barricade was one of a pool of eight figures (all from the same wave) from which the free Deluxes were drawn, with several people having noted receiving him.

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:ROTF_HumanAlliance_Barricade%26Frenzy.jpg|right|thumb|300px| [[Keith David| Rise up and I will kill you! Again and again!]]]]
*'''Barricade with Frenzy''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-24'''

:[[Human Alliance]] Barricade comes with a posable figure of [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who can either sit inside the car in vehicle mode or be stored in Barricade's chest as with the Deluxe figure. Barricade also comes with two fold-out arms / weapons in vehicle mode that approximate the 'Interrogator Arms' he uses to threaten Sam Witwicky.

:In Barricade's robot mode, his main weapon is a spinning spiked flail which replaces his left hand, similar to the one seen during his duel with Bumblebee in the first movie. Aside from the interrogator arms (which can also flip out in robot mode to act as a sort of weapon for a chest-mounted Frenzy) his only other weapon is a cannon / missile rack in his right shoulder, which Frenzy is supposed to be able to operate from his seat (see the stock photo). There seems to be a bit of forced perspective going on with that; the gun rack is too far from the seat for Frenzy to actually be able to reach. Barricade's eyes have red light-piping, and instead of a battle-mask, his mouth can be opened and closed by tilting the top of his head. The chest is also capable of more deformation than shown in the stock photo to make him more movie-accurate, by angling the two bumpers up and adjusting the tilt of the grille.

:There's something odd going on with his hips; they only come out to a 45° angle, which prevents his legs from being fully straightened, This is most likely to simulate his crouching position seen in the movie and his deluxe toys. The socket is capable of the full rotation, though, and the blocking plastic can be easily sliced off. Additionally, the waist was at one point capable of rotation, but this has been oddly blocked by the addition of a small blocking bar molded on to plastic rotation axis. This weird mold change can also be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

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====Gravity Bots====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_GravityBots_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I can no longer command ships, lead troops into battle.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
:[[Gravity Bot]] Barricade is a cute, blocky little toy that [[Autotransformation|autotransforms]] in a really neat fashion using gravity.
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:HFTD huntersrumble barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|First person who laughs dies.]]
*'''Hunters Rumble''' (Target Figure 2-pack, 2010)
:This [[Target]] [[exclusive]] bundle includes redecos of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Interrogator Barricade and Deluxe-class [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. His interrogator arms are now a dark grey with menacing red "eyes".

:With his yellow and blue [[Wikipedia:Battenburg markings|Battenburg markings]] and Chinese lettering, Barricade's deco is presumably based on a [[Wikipedia:File:HKPF Hybrid Police Patrol Car AM8944.JPG|Hong Kong police car]].
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Barricade_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Not Pr--oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''002'''
**''Japanese ID number:''

:For the ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line, Legends Class Barricade was redecoed in white and blue with a minor retool of a right hand intended to be able to grip [[Cyberverse]] accessories.
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|Free back scratcher!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Mechtech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD03
**''Accessory:'' Mechtech Blaster/Robot Wrecking Claw

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe class Barricade is an entirely new mold. He boasts greater screen accuracy than previous figures thanks to small design tricks. Noteworthy ones include like a rotatable chest grill for a "warped" robot mode chest, and placing his hands at the front of the car, allowing his arms to have the doors placed accurate to the on-screen counterpart. He includes a [[MechTech]] weapon, a gatling gun-barrelled Blaster that can transform into a "Robot Wrecking Claw" when a lever on the side is pulled. Like all Deluxe class MechTech weapons, it cannot be locked into place.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers 3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|250px| If they came to hear me beg, they will be disappointed.]]
*'''Barricade''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''14'''

: Barricade is a 33-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]], and he uses the same construction as [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]], [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]].

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===Transformers (2007)===
====XMODS® Evolution Transformers====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''60-185'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Don't you think about pissing me off, or I'll turn you into a pancake.]]
[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS weapons.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look into my pokey eyes and see the future...]]
:Barricade is one of the first Transformers characters to be licensed by [[RadioShack]] from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]] for their XMODS Evolution line of radio control cars. "The maximum in modification", Barricade is a base kit that can be upgraded with '''XMODS® Evolution Weapons and Light Kit for Barricade™''' a weapons and light kit featuring the weapons/manipulators he uses in the film and rocket launchers that were cut from the film (''Model Number'': '''600-barricade3'''), as well as any of the optional motor upgrades, body kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more available for the brand.

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====ZipZaps® Micro RC====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000181'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade ZipZap.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oooh...scary!]]
:Barricade is also one of the first Transformers characters licensed by RadioShack for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Barricade can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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====Unleashed====
*'''Blackout and Barricade''' (2008)

[[Image:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds BlackoutBarricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Invading Australasia NOW!]]
: The Blackout and Barricade turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters in both robot mode emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys.) The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Decepticon sigil instead.

: This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Australia and in Asia.

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====Basic Fun====
*'''Barricade''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Barricade's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Barricade screencleaner.jpg|right|97px|thumb|To polish and clean up.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Barricade printed on the other side.

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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Bumblebee_vs_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Frozen in car-bonite!]]
*'''Bumblebee VS Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 08'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Barricade is a small, ''Hot Wheels''-style Saleen S281 Police Cruiser. The toy doesn't transform, but has Barricade's robot mode sculpted and painted onto its underside, along with his name and faction insignia. It features through-axle construction which lets it reach high speeds on smooth surfaces. He was sold in a two-pack with the 1970's Camaro version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]].

*'''Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:Barricade was also available by himself as part of the "Commander Series" of RPMs. The toy is identical to its two-pack release.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Barricade is a non-transforming remote-control car, larger than his previous Micro IR and ZipZaps toys. Unlike previous Radio Control toys (Optimus Prime and Bumblebee), his remote controller is not shaped like his robot mode—it's just a generic design featuring a stock photo of Barricade on the front. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BumblebeevsBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Just about the only fiction-accurate RH pack. Ever.]]
* '''Bumblebee vs. Barricade''' (2007)

:The first Robot Heroes version of Barricade, he's sculpted in a bit of a hunched, thuggish crouch. He has the standard Robot Heroes articulation: Both shoulders swivel, and his head rotates.

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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fast as fast can be, you can never catch me.]]
* '''Barricade vs. Optimus''' (2008)

:This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features Barricade in a running/attacking pose, and Optimus Prime posed as he was in the Movie as he awaited Bonecrusher's attack. This version of Barricade only has articulation at the shoulders, and oddly enough has his shoulder pylons attached to his torso, as opposed to his arms.

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[[Image:Ratchet_and_barricade_robot_heroes.jpg|thumb|300px|Medic versus police! Who will win?! (Okay, EVIL law enforcement-impersonator, that is.)]]

*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)

:A redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' Barricade mold, now packaged with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

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===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[Image:Speedstars_metalheroes_highwaypatrolbarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Putting the DIE in DIEcast.]]
*'''Highway Patrol Barricade''' (August, 2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
:A redeco of the ''Robot Powered Machines'' Barricade mold, now in ''[[Speed Stars]]'' packaging with a silver and black paint job, and also some kicky red walled tires. Barricade's robot mode remains sculpted on the bottom, but contrary to what his package artwork promises, it is made entirely out of black plastic, with only a few silver paint applications. His name remains entirely unpainted. He has some slight deco differences compared to the RPM version of this toy: the "robot" mode in the RPM version is colored in black and sculpted in silver plastic, and the Speed Stars version lacks his Decepticon police badge, the "To punish and enslave" and "call 911" decals present in the RPM version and previous versions of Barricade.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Highway Patrol Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Stunticon_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Putting the.... CON in Stunti... crap. Do over?]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Stunticon'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Stunticon Barricade is a redeco of the RPM mold in primarily white, with black and red details.

: An early version of this toy, with black door stripes and yellow windows and flashers, appears in some [[stock photography]].

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Stunticon Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:Speedstars battleseries patrolbarricade.jpg|300px|thumb|right| We are the arm of Megatron, Barricade, and you are the blade.]]
*'''Nightwatch Bumblebee VS Patrol Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 06'''

: For the second series of two-packs, RPM Barricade was redecoed in blue with black doors. He was only available with a redeco of Bumblebee, who uses a different mold than their original versus pack. Like all ''Speed Stars'' toys, the Decepticon insignia on the bottom of his car mode is not included, despite it being clearly depicted in the package art. A ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' code card is included in the two-pack.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''0? of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Barricade is apparently a single-packed version of versus-pack Patrol Barricade.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Revealers_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Revealers'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

: Revealers Barricade is sculpted with various robot-mode parts protruding from his car mode, as if he's in mid-transformation.

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====Radio Control====
[[Image:SpeedStars_RadioControl_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This is WORSE than looking at the mirror.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)

: Radio Control Barricade is, unsurprisingly, another non-transforming remote-controlled car. It uses the same controller and wheel molds as Radio Control Bumblebee.

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====Stealth Force====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Due to police budget cuts, we couldn't afford weapons that fired but it's important to have a visible deterrent.]]
*'''Barricade''' (Basic, 2010)

: ''Stealth Force'' Barricade is a non-transforming car with several non-firing hidden weapons throughout his frame, activated by lifting up his spoiler. His license plate reads "2PN-SLV", in reference to "To punish and enslave..." on the sides of the car.

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==Second Life avatars==
In the online game ''Second Life'', there was a full replica of the Sector Seven base which contained a giant discussion room where Michael Bay held a question board. This room contained a giant frozen Megatron replica and offered free avatars of both Bumblebee and Barricade. Both freebies were non-transforming.

==Notes==
[[Image:Movie Barricade finalappearance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barricade pulls everyone over for ''driving on the wrong side of the road.'']]

* Barricade's disappearance from the film is puzzling. It appears he was originally meant to be destroyed, as both the novel and comic adaptations of the movie depict his destruction by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who had both destroyed Bonecrusher and was delayed in joining the humans and fellow Autobots. (Alternatively the children's chapter book adaptation of the film ''[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]'' describes Barricade as being destroyed by the US military.) Regardless, in the movie proper, Barricade simply does not appear again after Bonecrusher transforms. At the time, his fate caused a great deal of speculation. Since then, however, he has appeared in ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'', ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' and ''[[Rising Storm]]'' before finally returning for a fairly unambiguous death in ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

[[Image:Barricade-comicsadaptation-death.jpg|right|200px|thumb|F*** tha poh-leece!]]
*Writer [[Roberto Orci]] stated in a message board Q&A session that Barricade's disappearance from the remainder of the film is a "thread for Movie 2".<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384946&postcount=33 Roberto Orci on Barricade's fate in the movie, at the official movie boards]</ref> Two years later, he stated that he honestly couldn't remember the reason why Barricade didn't show up in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', even though it was considered having him return.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-283.html#post3785383 Orci's Q&A at TFW2005]</ref>

* An early version of the script featured Barricade and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] as one and the same character, named "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]". He would have infiltrated the CIA headquarters (rather than Air Force One) in the form of a "portable stereo" and then transformed (and size-shifted) into a Humvee for his escape.<ref name="early">Details from an early script draft [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2213120&postcount=297 summed up here], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2214148&postcount=303 confirmed as authentic by Roberto Orci here].</ref>

[[Image:EarlyMovieBarricadeHead.jpg|thumb|200px|Different name, different head, same guy. As far as we know, anyway!]]

*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] was originally part of the Autobot line up for the movie, but was removed, as the writers loved the perverse idea of Barricade becoming a police car. This represents quite a step within any/all Transformers continuities, as a Decepticon has never before taken on a form (most) humans could so easily "trust", in a sense. <s>Sorry, Prowl, better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].</s> <s>Uh, [[Dark of the Moon (film)|third time]]'s a charm?</s> Oh, forget it.

*An early working name for Barricade was '''Brawl''',<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> which was later given to [[Brawl (Movie)|another movie character]] (but not in the movie itself).

* Early concept art for Barricade<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> also suggests that he was originally going to transform into a white and black Crown Victoria (somewhat akin to Prowl's original G1 color scheme). Hasbro, continuing to capitalize on unused concepts/ideas, had Recon Barricade's redeco vaguely mirror the Vic's deco.

* In the first movie, Barricade sports the [[license plate]] "1-4027E", registered in Oklahoma. It can be briefly glimpsed when he slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos. Oddly enough, that plate ''also'' shows up on ''[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz's]]'' robot mode chest in the same movie. The Deluxe Class Recon Barricade [[redeco]] toy, meanwhile, sports the plate "SAGE2764", a reference pertaining to deco designer [[Joe Kyde]], the [[Premium Series]] redeco of the Deluxe toy sports the plate "DCPTCN" for "Decepticon", and the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Human Alliance]] toy sports the plate "2PN-SLV", referring to Barricade's infamous "To punish and enslave..." markings.

*The head design from this early concept artwork managed to show up on a few pieces of merchandise for the first film (such as a set of temporary tattoos), and would later inexplicably show up as a profile link for Barricade's [[Battle Bio]] on Hasbro's website.

[[Image:Movie2007 Barricade carweapon.jpg|thumb|200px|This looks familiar!]]

* During the rather truncated chase scene between Barricade and Bumblebee in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie, Barricade was to deploy some serrated drill-like missiles from his hood and fire them at the fleeing Autobot. Though these weapons were constructed and fitted to one of the Barricade prop vehicles, this scene was ultimately cut, explaining the abrupt shift to night time at the conclusion of the chase. Until artist [[Sean Haworth]] uploaded a photo of the weapon prop onto his website, the only official proof of the existence of these weapons was page 12 of IDW Publishing's [[Movie Adaptation Issue Number Two|Movie Adaptation issue 2]] and the RadioShack ''XMODS® Evolution'' Barricade radio control car's weapons and light uppgrade kit.

* The [http://www.saleen.com/transformers.htm promotional Saleen S281E cars] that appeared at events and premieres featured the slogan "Power in the hands of a few" rather than the "To punish and enslave" motto, as well as Saleen decals rather than the Decepticon decals seen in the movie. Hmmm...

* The [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[Movie Prequel]] seems'' to contradict the very existence of his alternate mode, since the Decepticons were depicted as having come to Earth in 2003, yet his alternate mode is a 2006 model car. However, a little-known fact is that the Mustang design that would eventually be the 2006 model debuted sometime in 2003, with police car modifications showing up in car shows not long after. It could very well be that, similar to when/how Jazz scanned a Solstice in a dealership late at night, Barricade scanned a Police Mustang in one such car show display after-hours, explaining why there were "no witnesses" after he assumed this form ''and'' why his police deco has no state or city markings/I.D.

*A common misconception among fans is that Barricade's Saleen Mustang alternate mode was spotted on the set of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. '''This is not true.''' In fact, a truck transporting three "Barricade" prop vehicles was spotted in Culver City, California, in March 2008, more than ''two months'' before principal shooting for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' started.<ref name="vehspotted">[http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=6980 Superhero Hype reporting on the spotting of Barricade vehicles in March 2008]</ref>

* For ''[[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]]'', [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165-page2.html#vmessage170099]</ref>

* Barricade is unique in that he's the only Decepticon to appear in the first film, miss the second, and return in the third.

*Strangely, Barricade's weapon in ''Dark Of The Moon'' bore an uncanny resemblance to Ironhide's [[MechTech]] weapon.

* Even more strangely, he is voiced by Frank Welker in DOTM even though [[Jess Harnell]] who voiced him in the first movie is present for DOTM to voice Ironhide

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pàn Gūan''' (Taiwan, 叛官, "Treacherous Official"), '''Lu Zhang''' (China, 路障, "Barricade")

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Barricade/barricade.htm Barricade at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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Barricade (Movie)

2011-08-09T01:15:39Z

72.225.204.231: Cleaning up the style and grammar of the new parts a bit.

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''N.B.E. 04'''.''

[[Image:MovieBarricadeHeatScrambleCard60.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm always the Bad Cop. And don't bother asking for the Good Cop. I killed him."]]

'''Barricade''' is apparently a complicated robot. He's considered "fractious" even by Decepticon standards, yet is willing to give [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] the benefit of the doubt and follow where he leads, at least for the time being. Though not totally dedicated to the service of the Decepticons' current leader, he is much more cautious and reserved about expressing mutinous dissent than say [[Blackout (Movie)|''most'']]. He believes that Starscream is vital in their search for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark]]. In many ways this makes him Starscream's closest ally in the naturally combative Decepticon ranks. Then again, it's been said that he likes to trick people into trusting him, just so he can see their reactions when they find out just how much of a bad idea it was. As such, he has disguised himself as an Earth police car in an attempt to fool the humans around him.

If his attitude toward his fellow Decepticons is inconsistent, his attitude toward the [[Autobot|Autobots]] is not: kill them all. Barricade might not be as large as most of his peers, but he is every bit as deadly. He thoroughly relishes every chance in fighting the Autobots. He's smart enough to let one live if he thinks he or the Decepticons can use it to their advantage, but most of the time, they're dead before someone's even thought of a plan.

{{quote|Autobots, foul Autobots, here we come. Let our long war resume—and let it end here.|Barricade|''[[Ghosts of Yesterday]]''}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance3_BrawlCrankcaseBarricade.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Are you trying to out-complain the complainer?]]

Many years in the past, when [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had just come under the rule of the [[Defense Force]] and the [[Science Division]], Barricade was a member of the Defense Force under the command of High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. He participated in missions to rid the planet of "malcontents" who protested against the new order, and like many of his peers, he did so ruthlessly. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]], unknown alien hostiles attacked Cybertron. Megatron ordered Barricade and Scorponok to perform recon. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Following the battle, Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Barricade was sent on a mission to capture Science Division leader (and thorn in Megatron's side) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and eliminate his fellow scientists and the unwitting security team sent to arrest him. He and [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] observed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] nailing the "traitors" with an explosive round, and he was eager to get into the fight. He was ordered back by the glory-hound [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but Barricade had the last laugh when the wily Optimus managed to bury the aerial forces under a mountain of rubble. After they were dug out, they all joined the rest of Megatron's new "Decepticon" faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

During the subsequent civil war, Barricade was one of the Decepticons under the command of Starscream at a battle outside of [[Tyger Pax]]. As they were mopping up the last remnants of Autobot resistance, Barricade amused himself by playing with the decapitated head of a fallen Autobot. When he saw the AllSpark jettisoned into space, Barricade realized that Cybertron would soon die. Bonecrusher said to let it die, and he could join it. Barricade did not bring up the discussion again. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Ordered by Megatron to follow Optimus Prime's ship, Starscream hastily assembled a crew to go after them. Barricade not-exactly-quietly questioned the need to hurry, as he thought Megatron would have captured the AllSpark by now and would have take care of the Autobots in time. He also questioned Starscream's truthfulness. Unfortunately, he was overheard by Starscream and was chastised for his big mouth. While pursuing the ''Ark'', they were led into a trap and had to limp back to Cybertron for repairs. Once their ship was repaired, they continued on with their mission, landing on the [[Mars (planet)|fourth planet]] of the solar system where they detected the AllSpark's trace energy pulse. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

The Decepticons landed in the [[Earth]] nation-state of Afghanistan. During their attack on a nearby [[United States military]] installation, Barricade used a facade of friendliness to trick nearby human soldiers into lowering their guard, whereupon he slaughtered them at point-blank range. Later, he was almost hit by a localized EMP weapon from a human, but it instead hit his comrade [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

{{note|The depiction of Barricade's arrival in "Planetfall" on Earth in Afghanistan conflicts with IDW's own prequel comic, which implies he actually landed somewhere in North America, and it remains unexplained how the land-based Decepticons would later appear in America, given Blackout immediately leaves to attack [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]] in this comic. However, this scene was later used in IDW's [[The Reign of Starscream]] movie sequel comic.}}

[[Image:Movie Barricade IDWprequel nowitnesses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Christine... is that you?]]

The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car, then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

Barricade tailed [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] as the Autobot was eluding [[Sector Seven]] while working on a new lead on the [[Witwicky|Witwickys]]. {{storylink|Interlude}} Unfortunately Bumblebee got wind of him and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven; trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them, which Starscream agreed to, but told Barricade to make it look convincing. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

===''Transformers: Beginnings''===
The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car,<ref>It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good.</ref> then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. However, Bumblebee got wind of his presence and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven. Trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured into it as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them. Starscream agreed, but told Barricade to make it look convincing.

Barricade tailed Bumblebee outside of Denver, Colorado as the Autobot was eluding Sector Seven while working on a new lead on the Witwickys.

{{note|"Transformers: Beginnings" is a condensed, Flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
Barricade acted as pilot and chief science officer for the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' during the quest to find the [[AllSpark]]. When they encountered an [[Ghost 1|alien ship]], he analysed it and discovered that it seemed to be of Cybertronian design, leading to a disagreement between himself and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] regarding whether to study it or destroy it. He claimed to have chafed under Starscream's leadership, but was willing to tolerate him for the moment.

During Starscream's later absence, Barricade was against [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'s plan to attack the Autobots, and remained on the ''Nemesis'' while the others got their tailpipes kicked. Following the defeat, he contacted Starscream to warn their leader that Optimus Prime was on his way to the planet below where Starscream had been misleading the occupants of the alien ship. Starscream ordered an attack on the Autobots while their numbers were diminished, so Barricade placed [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in charge of the assault, while he himself elected to stay on the ship and use it as a distraction. And sang. He supplied support fire as the others fought the Autobots. On Starscream's return, the Decepticons leader was challenged by Blackout, and Barricade decided they should see things resolved once and for all. After Blackout's defeat, Barricade asserted that he'd known what the outcome would be even before the fight began.

When Optimus and Bumblebee entered the fray, Starscream ordered Barricade to leave the ''Nemesis'' to reinforce their numbers. He proved most effective in battle against Bumblebee and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. The fight ended when Starscream was badly damaged by the alien ship and, to Barricade's disbelief, called a retreat. The Decepticons returned to their ship and departed. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jess Harnell]] (English), [[Katsuhiro Kitagawa]] (Japan), [[Oliver Siebeck]] (German), [[Júlio César]] (Brazil), [[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American-Spanish)

[[Image:BarricadeVsSam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Barricade negotiates an alternative to PayPal.]]

After being active on [[Earth]] for some time, Barricade arrived to pick up [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] after the smaller Decepticon's attempt to hack into and sabotage the United States military network on [[Air Force One]]. Using data Frenzy had acquired, the two learned of [[Sector Seven]], "Project Iceman", and [[Archibald Witwicky|Witwicky man]], the discoverer of the entombed [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The duo were able to use the internet to learn of both Witwicky man's descendants, [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]], and a pair of glasses that Megatron had accidentally marked with the location of the long-lost [[AllSpark]]. Frenzy declared that they needed to find ladiesman217, and Barricade moved out in search of him.

[[Image:Movie Barricade defeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He got better.]]

Later, Barricade confronted ladiesman217 regarding his recent [[eBay]] auctions while the human was fleeing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whom the human mistakenly believed was out to harm him. Ladiesman217 fell for Barricade's ruse, and requested the "officer's" help, only for Barricade to transform before him. As ladiesman217 fled, Barricade knocked him onto the hood of an abandoned car, then violently demanded information on eBay item 21153. Ladiesman217 and his [[Mikaela Banes|female friend]], who had been drawn into the encounter, managed to escape him when Bumblebee convinced the boy to trust him, and Barricade pursued both the Autobot and two humans to a junkyard. After temporarily losing and then regaining their position, he charged into battle, activating his mace/rotating blade, and dispatched Frenzy to chase down the humans. However, his battle with Bumblebee ended with Barricade heavily damaged. Considering the fact that Frenzy was decapitated, he got off lucky.

[[Image:Decepticons highway.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Nope, nothing suspicious about this.]]

Evidently, though, he recovered, and was back to working order when Frenzy (who had survived and infiltrated Sector Seven) transmitted both Megatron and the AllSpark's location to his fellow Decepticons. When the humans fled with the AllSpark, Barricade joined in the pursuit along with [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. Devastator soon broke off on an alternate route, while Barricade and Bonecrusher hit the freeway, making contact with the Autobot/human convoy. Barricade attempted to clear some room for the two Decepticons by activating his sirens; Bonecrusher simply rammed everything in his way. Ladiesman217 recognized Barricade, and warned that they were in danger. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block their access to Bumblebee, who contained the humans and the AllSpark. He was absent from the battle in Mission City. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following event is unique to the Titan Magazines continuity, and occurs nowhere else.}}

Barricade was killed in the <s>[[Mission City]]</s> [[Los Angeles]] battle and then resurrected as a zombie for a few minutes by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

{{note|The following events occur in the Star Screams timeline.}}

Starscream would like to make Barricade his second-in-command. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|#16's Star Screams}}

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Barricade was part of two punitive Decepticon attacks: a raid on a supply convoy at Shreveport, [[Louisiana]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} and a solo strike on Cincinnati, [[Ohio]] as part of a "Stop supporting Autobots OR ELSE!" campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

When Starscream started open warfare, he did indeed make Barricade one of his generals. However, Barricade soon found himself bogged down in fighting [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "New Decepticons". {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Barricade and Starscream ROS issue 1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Elvis ain't dead!]]
During the motorway chase, Barricade attempted to close on Bumblebee, but was taken out by Ironhide, knocking him off the road and causing him to go offline. He was later reactivated by "Lord" Starscream, and suggested to his new leader that they should find [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

He remained on Earth, watching over a Sector Seven research base. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

Barricade spied on the Autobots as they prepared to help [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] dispose of the Decepticons' bodies. He amplified the conversation and transmitted it to whoever was listening—and, as it turned out, Starscream, having returned from Cybertron to Mars, was ready and willing to answer. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

When more Decepticons under [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] arrived on Earth, Barricade provided them with intelligence on which Autobots they were facing. He continued to plague the Autobots and the new [[NEST]] team, escaping each time. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

Barricade returned to Tranquility, where he captured Sam and interrogated him again by chaining him to a hook over a car compacter. He also sent a message to Bumblebee: "The AllSpark for the boy." Bumblebee came to the boy's rescue, eventually knocking Barricade into a pool of gasoline and firing on him, setting off a massive explosion. Surviving, Barricade drove off in car mode. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 1|Tales of the Fallen #1}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Alliance'' comic.}}

After the traitorous businessman [[Bruno Carrera]] and Starscream had trapped Optimus Prime in the Colosseum in Rome, [[Italy]], Starscream turned the situation over to Barricade, who was more than delighted to see his old enemy in such a prone state. However, before he could strike the final blow, a bunch of [[human]]s began attacking, which wouldn't have been a problem if they weren't equipped with the scientific genius of [[Kaminari Ishihara]] and [[Petr Andronov]], in addition to [[William Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps]] firing sabot rounds into him. He was about to stomp on the insects when Prime broke free of the trap and engaged him. Once the humans were clear, Optimus pulled a surprise move by jumping out of the pit and dumping rock on top of him.

Once he was buried, Optimus melted the top layer of rock, trapping Barricade long enough for the NEST team to defeat Starscream and take him in. Unfortunately, Barricade was nowhere to be found; Instead, a passing crew working on the subway found a strange new tunnel, leading from the Colosseum to the center of a park. Whatever had dug the new passage overnight was nowhere to be seen. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ROTF comic===
{{Note|The following details Barricade's tenure as letter-answerer on the Law and Disorder letters page.}}

[[Image:Lawanddisorder_barricade.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]

With Starscream suffering a nervous breakdown and was sent to a special home (the Decepticons made sure it was a very ''secure'' special home (#12)), Barricade took control of the letters page; however, the Autobots dispatched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to co-run it, much to the Decepticon's irritance. He shares Starscream's contempt for ''you'', the reader (#1), and continues the tradition of threatening violence against ''anyone'' who cosplays as an Autobot (#7). This, however, doesn't stop him bragging to Ironhide when the letters are pro-Decepticon, and at one point he held a popularity contest to see who the kiddies wanted to be "subjugated by this issue!" (#6).

Relations appear to have broken down between the Decepticons and [[DreamWorks]], as they're back to targeting Bay et al for their propaganda films (after a brief [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics|alliance]] with the second film). Barricade personally enjoyed the scene in the first film when [[Mojo|a dog]] peed on Ironhide though! (#1) Barricade won't even work with the film's tie-in media, refusing to allow his likeness to be used in one of the ROTF video games. (#4) (He claims he never wanted to be in ''[[War for Cybertron]]'' but his tears disprove that (#12)) He later decided fame was more important than principles though, submitting a script and auditioning for a part in the third film by threatening [[Michael Bay]] with death (#8). He's absolutely ''disgusted'' by [[fandom|our]] enjoyment of the films: he lost ''friends'' during filming, man. (#10)

In the early days, he appeared to be separated from the rest of the Decepticons, as his knowledge on their current status is spotty; while he knows [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] has turned traitor, he seemed unaware that [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] had been terminated. (#4) He later re-established contact, being aware of [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] status and [[the Fallen]]. (#7) He also has a ''shockingly'' bad knowledge of Transformers [[units of time]]. (#8)

He doesn't think much of Starscream's intelligence or ability to lead (a bit of a pisser when Starscream considered ''him'' to be 2IC material!), but ''much'' prefers him over Megatron. (#1) He once explained some of Megatron's flaws, only to get scared and state how he totally respects him ''really''. (#3) He also dislikes [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], claiming the guy ''never'' pulls his weight and is just Megatron's fave. (#7) On top of that, while he follows the party line and claims the Decepticons have "policies" (#7), he's shown signs of discontent with being a Decepticon: the long hours, the lousy food, the admin work... (#5)

Ironhide has started to offer Barricade the chance to defect to the Autobots. The copper outright rejected this offer the first time, saying he couldn't bear the thought of listening to Optimus moralise. (#9) The second time, however, he merely stated the horrific penalties for defecting Decepticons (#10) and the third, he desperately said he just ''couldn't'' do it, even if it would be nice to hang with other cars for once... BUT HE CAN'T! Ironhide's friendliness is starting to disturb him. (#11)

Barricade has watched the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original 1980s cartoon]] (#3) and approves of humanity's fascination with giant robots. In contrast, he is ''completely'' bewildered by pop music. (#7)

He's apparently got an eye for [[Female Transformer|the ladies]], making sure to flirt right back when a neutral femme wrote into the letter's column looking to play "bad cop/bad cop pretending to be good cop" with him. (#5)

Like Starscream before him, he somehow has awareness of [[Unicron]]. And Unicron gives him the shits. (#6)

Like Starscream before him, he's refered to being active during the 1980s. At the time, he was a [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster]]. (#12)

He is fed up of Ironhide bringing up how Bumblebee kicked his arse, and is determined to get revenge on "that little yellow cretin"...

===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin American-Spanish)
[[Image:Cyber_Missions_Barricade.JPG‎ | thumb | right | 200x | You must agree that his head is somewhat deformed.]]
After a high speed pursuit through [[Scramble City (city)|Scramble City]], Barricade managed to ditch [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and used
his [[Moustache Man|holo avatar]] to break into a secure facility. Standing guard while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] raided the computers, he somehow failed to hear Sideswipe bushwhack his partner and was only alerted when Frenzy's crumpled-up form rolled into his foot. After throwing Frenzy at Sideswipe, Barricade engaged the Autobot in combat, managing to defeat him by freezing him to a wall. He then made off with Frenzy and the [[NEST]] access codes. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 6}}

Later, Barricade and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] confronted [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Looking to steal one of Ironhide's weapons, Lockdown took a missile instead, which blew up in his face. While Lockdown was dazed, Ironhide punched Barricade out and dumped a truckload of rocks on top of him. Barricade pleaded with Lockdown for help, but the explosion damaged Lockdown's optics, and he fled. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 11}}

Later, Barricade was among the Decepticons Megatron led on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. He arrived after Megatron derailed the train Soundwave was believed to be on. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}} He was not seen after that, and did not participate in the battle with the Autobots that followed, nor was he among the Decepticons who agreed to leave Earth.

===Transformers Annual 2011===
Barricade and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] were sent to [[Tokyo]] to cause a diversion. The Autobots soon turned up, and Barricade clashed briefly with Sideswipe before being hoisted into the air by Optimus. A short time later, Grindor crashed on top of him. Defeated, Barricade was picked up by Grindor and they departed, but not before letting Optimus know he'd been had. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}}

===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' comics===
Barricade was one of the Decepticons that followed Starscream into attacking Sam's college, in search of [[Brains]]. In the middle of the battle he resumed his rivalry with Bumblebee, who was trying to protect Sam, [[Carly Spencer]], and Brains. Barricade placed the Autobot in a headlock, but Bumblebee then punched Barricade in the jaw. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Bumblebee ended the battle by slamming Barricade to the ground with a sickening crunch, and Sam cheered Bumblebee on. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

{{Note|According to [[John Barber]], in a Twitter post, Barricade was "critically injured and his body was taken back with the other Decepticons." <ref>[http://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/79649961448456192]</ref>}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor'': [[Frank Welker]] (English)

[[Image:DOTM-DecepticonprotoformBarricade.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Barricade will be kind of shy about photos until the DVD comes out.]]

Barricade was one of the Decepticons present in [[Chicago]] when [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] unleashed their plan to use a [[space bridge]] to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth. Under the command of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], he aided in rounding up several Autobots that had infiltrated the city, including his old foe Bumblebee, whom he addressed with an ominous rumble. At the behest of the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]], Soundwave ordered Barricade to execute the Autobot prisoners, starting with [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]], despite the Autobot scientist's pleas for mercy. He delivered the ''coup de gras'' after a Decepticon protoform fired the first shot, and laughed derisively as his victim fell. After the Autobots escaped and Soundwave died, he met up with [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], apparently berating the Decepticon [[Protoform|protoforms]] in the process. Barricade was taken out during the [[NEST]] attack on Shockwave, blinded by sniper shots to his eyes and crippled by explosives on his legs before finally being killed by ground troops. {{Storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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==Games==
==="Flight of the Bumblebee" online game===
Barricade was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the Autobot dropped in, Barricade immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee continuously. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting him right out of the picture with just one shot. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee}}
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===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Keith David]]

====Autobot campaign====
Barricade was sent to Tranquility to hunt down Sam Witwicky and the glasses that held the location of the AllSpark. He attempted to capture Sam and Mikaela outside their high school, but Bumblebee stepped in. The humans fled for the nearby baseball field with Barricade in pursuit, but Bumblebee beat him to them, protecting them while they ran away again. He followed them to the power plant, but was once again foiled by Bumblebee and sent packing.

Later, in [[Mission City]], Barricade made one last grab for the AllSpark after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] had each fallen to the Autobots. However, he was once again intercepted by Bumblebee, and finally defeated for good. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Upon reaching Tranquility and choosing his alternate mode, Barricade attempted some recon, but encountered a squad of Autobot drones, a battle which spilled out to the local baseball field. Shortly afterwards, he was informed by Starscream that [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] had information they needed, but the diminutive Decepticon had been captured by [[Sector Seven]] agents. Barricade tracked them to the power plant, then hounded the agents across town in their highly resistant van, wrecking every building in his path until Frenzy was recovered.

Finally on the trail of Sam, he was stopped cold by Sam's protector Bumblebee. Barricade got the upper hand, but the Autobot led him on a chase that ended in [[Bay Demolition|Bay's Demolition]] lot, and an ambush courtesy of a lot of Autobot drones. Barricade overcame the odds, and hunted down Bumblebee once more, finally besting the Autobot and taking the glasses from Sam. Having located Megatron, Barricade relayed his findings to Starscream, who directed him to specific coordinates while coming to the aid of Bonecrusher and Brawl.

When the Decepticons converged on Mission City, Barricade was tasked with taking out the Autobot [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. He later stood in Megatron's presence after the AllSpark had been recovered and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered the Earth to be destroyed before they left it on their way to conquering all of known space. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith David]]

====''Transformers: Autobots''====
When Bumblebee went to investigate the source of an image found on the internet, he found Barricade waiting for him. Barricade blew up a nearby car and took off, sending out messages on the police radio that Bumblebee was responsible. After failing to lose Bumblebee in spite of all of Tranquility's police force being after him, he engaged him in combat. Unable to defeat Bumblebee, he hastily retreated. Later on, he encountered Bumblebee and Optimus Prime as the two were leaving Hoover Dam. With a large helicopter Decepticon at his side, he demanded the AllSpark from Prime, not even caring about the consequences. He was killed, but revealed to Prime he was merely a distraction while other Decepticons freed Megatron from his icy prison. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

====''Transformers: Decepticons''====
When the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]] arrived on Earth, his mentor, Starscream, directed him to rendezvous with Barricade, already active on the planet. Barricade was not enamored with the idea of a partner, feeling that the Create-A-Bot would only slow him down, but after putting the rookie through his paces, he permitted him to join him on his mission in the town of [[Tranquility]]. Barricade revealed to the Create-A-Bot what Starscream had not—that the signal which had brought the Decepticons to Earth had come from Megatron himself. The rookie dismissed Megatron as a relic, and was struck by Barricade for the insult. With some help from the rookie, Barricade discovered that the Autobot Bumblebee was already on Megatron's trail; Barricade pursued Bumblebee, defeated him in battle on the outskirts of Tranquility, and acquired the data he had gathered.

Now aware that the human military organization [[Sector Seven]] was holding Megatron, Barricade arranged for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to the Create-A-Bot to a [[Qatar]] military base, where they and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] hacked Sector Seven's databanks. The file they obtained was brought back to Barricade in Tranquility for deciphering, and revealed that Megatron was being held by Sector Seven in the [[Hoover Dam]]. The Create-A-Bot suggesting relaying this to Starscream, but Barricade loudly refuted the idea, happy that the impending resurrection of Megatron would mean that he would no longer have to serve under a cowardly, back-stabbing bureaucrat like Starscream. Swayed by Barricade's words, the rookie revealed a fact that Starscream had told only him—that the AllSpark was also present on Earth. Shocked by the revelation, Barricade realized that Starscream had been scheming to acquire the AllSpark for himself, to ensure that not even Megatron could remove him from power. With the rookie now turned from Starscream and on his side, Barricade was able to liberate Megatron from Sector Seven, and the Decepticons pursued the Autobots, now in possession of the AllSpark, back to Tranquility. During the battle, Starscream finally claimed the AllSpark from Bumblebee, and Barricade stood against him, intent on bringing him in for treason. Alas, the AllSpark-powered Starscream destroyed Barricade, but with in death, Barricade proved to the Create-A-Bot what it truly meant to be a Decepticon. An interesting note: Barricade became one of the only Decepticons to transform while fighting in this game, and he was very effective at it. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

===Allspark Highway===

Barricade and the Decepticons tried to keep the Autobots from delivering the Allspark to safety. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}

===''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
Despite not appearing in [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|the movie]], Barricade still appears in the Decepticons version of the DS game. He did a good deal of [[energon (fuel)|energon]] collection for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and Starscream. Apparently, he also had the time to race [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through a munitions factory, despite the ongoing war with the Autobots. Yeah. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:LegendsBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yes, he is movie-accurate.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Barricade'''

: The smallest transforming version of the character, [[Legends Class|Legends]] Barricade features limited articulation and detail. In what could only be defined as an anomaly of physics, compared to the other Movie Legends, Barricade is quite close in appearance and transformation to the larger deluxe figure. Legends Barricade's instructions also overlook the fact that his grill can flip down to fill out his torso and raise his chest higher.

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[[Image:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Round up the usual suspects.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

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

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[[Image:Movie Legends CliffjumperBarricade toys.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It's Redeco versus Redeco—I'm putting my money on Redeco.]]
*'''Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade''' (Legends Allspark Battles multi-pack, 2007)

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Recon Barricade is a redeco of the regular Legends class Barricade in a paint scheme based upon the Deluxe class Recon Barricade. Yes. He comes packed with Legends class [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], itself a repaint of Legends class Bumblebee.

*'''Recon Barricade''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Movie DeluxeBarricade toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The secret love child of [[Blackjack]] and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]].]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MD-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

:Barricade transforms into an accurate [[wikipedia:Saleen|Saleen S281 Police Cruiser]]. As with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|MOST]] deluxe-class cars in the ''Movie'' line, he features clear windows for his windshield and doors, but oddly his rear window is opaque black plastic. Stored inside the engine bay, behind the car's ram bar is a mini-figure [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] disguised as Barricade's grill. We say mini, but Frenzy would be about six feet tall, scale wise.

: In robot mode, Barricade quite faithfully reproduces the CGI design, though his chest cannot deform to the same extent. He features a reasonable amount of articulation with ball joints for his shoulders and upper legs, ratcheting and swivels for his elbows and double-jointed knees (although the knees make it difficult to properly align the upper and lower portions of his legs). Barricade has no neck joint as the two car hood halves slot into place between the bottom of the head and the plate on which it sits. Barricade does not have any [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] [[gimmick]] to speak of; in its place is a spring-loaded extending "punching" attack on his left arm.

: As with almost all Transformers toys issued over the last few years, a few of his transformation quirks are undocumented; in robot mode front wheel panels on his shoulders are ball-jointed, allowing one to position them in a manner similar to what is seen in the movie renders. Additionally, the sections that become his claws (apart from the thumb hinge) can swing up slightly to make themselves more pronounced, and spikes on the top of his feet can be swung up. His head is also able to be pulled up farther, allowing for a less "Hunchback of Cybertron" look, and panels just behind his neck resting on top of the hood to hold it there.

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[[Image:Bumblebee Barricade deluxeboxset.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mullethead vs. Cop]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter''' (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Wal*Mart exclusive battle pack contains the deluxe-class Barricade and the 1974 Camaro deluxe-class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.

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[[Image:ReconBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Barricade escaped by disguising himself as [[Prowl (Energon)|''Energon'' Prowl]].]]
*'''Recon Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: A [[redeco]] of the normal Deluxe Barricade toy, this time in a "local security" blue and gray pattern. All the [[Gimmick|gimmicks]] remain the same, including his little pal [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who is now colored more [[FIRRIB|G1-accurate]] (as well as [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colored eyes not seen on any other Frenzy toy).

: Recon Barricade's license plate reads "SAGE2764", a reference to the screenname of a member of a Chinese newsgroup used by [[Joe Kyde]] (who would later design the deco for Recon Barricade) to disseminate [http://tformers.com/Unknown-Megatron-Drawing-Possible-Movie-Design/6030/news.html hoax information] for a thesis project.

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[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FirstEncounter.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Which one of these is different from the others? Go ahead, guess!]]
*'''First Encounter''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Sam Witwicky figure, Mikaela figure and Frenzy figure

: This Screen Battles pack features a largely unchanged Deluxe class Barricade figure. The only real difference is the Frenzy mini-figure, which is now cast entirely in black plastic, sports ''no'' paint applications and is supposed to be stuck permanently inside Barricade's chest thanks to a new, additional piece of plastic (as a matter of fact, the Frenzy figure is also neither advertised on the packaging nor depicted in the instructions).

:This only applies to the Hasbro version, however—TakaraTomy's Japanese release of the pack features a Barricade that is identical to the single pack version, including an easily removable Frenzy figurine cast in grey plastic with painted red eyes.

:The pack also comes with non-posable figurines of Sam Witwicky in a running pose, Frenzy menacing [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] holding the power saw she uses to attack Frenzy. The set is packaged in a special window box with a diorama depicting the battle between Barricade and Bumblebee.

:According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20090228233314/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro Transformers Collectors Checklist]</ref> this pack was originally supposed to feature Sam with a bike, and Mikaela with a Scooter.

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[[Image:Movie-toy_AllSparkBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Keith David|What would you have your Arbiter do?]]]]
*'''AllSpark-Enhanced Barricade''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Barricade in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by the 'AllSpark Blue' color for no other reason than [[to sell toys]]. In what can only be explained as an "''answer''" to Recon Barricade's blue [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], ''this'' release's Frenzy is cast in red plastic with a minor black color application to the chest area, making him now resemble [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Thanks to Hasbro, the debate [[FIRRIB|continues]]...

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[[Image:Movie Deluxe PremiumBarricade.JPG|right|300px|thumb|I thought the Makeup Department would never get their butts in gear!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: ''This'' version of Deluxe Barricade features a slightly more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] deco, with additional "911" markings that were missing on earlier releases. However, confusingly his windows have a frosted paint deco applied to them for no apparent reason, other than to make the toy look 'different'.

:Unlike some earlier "Premium Series" toys, Barricade was available at general retail.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:FABBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wait, how's this "yo-yo" thing work again?]]
* '''Blade Shield Barricade''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)

: Fast Action Battlers Barricade is similar to the regular Deluxe class toy. However, the details are simplified, and the proportions in both vehicle mode and robot mode are less realistic, generally skewed towards are more stylised and exaggerated appearance. Instead of the punching hand gimmick seen on the Deluxe class toy, FAB Barricade's left arm features a flip out arm extension with a shield made out of blades based on his spinning blades from the Movie.

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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:Barricade-CS.jpg|right|255px|thumb|Awwwwwww. Bawwicade's so cute, he'll kill us all!]]
* '''Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)

:Cyber Slammers Barricade is an ''amazingly cute'' Saleen S281 police car that transforms into an amazingly cute treacherous Decepticon pretending to be a cop. 'Slam' his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then pops back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Barricade manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

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[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers PatrolBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cute evil, now in Blue!]]
*'''Patrol Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2008)

: This adorable, pudgy version of Barricade's car mode zips forward with a little motor. The robot mode Patrol Barricade pops up after a little while, rolling along. So cute! The colors are similar to Recon Barricade, but oddly enough, the scheme is different, and the markings are for a sheriff's car.

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Movie RobotReplica Barricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|SOMEone spent a little too much time in the bathtub...]]
* '''Barricade''' (Robot Replica, 2007)

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Robot Replicas]] Barricade hews much closer to the CGI model of the character (albeit wrong paint job). With joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] series, he is also more posable than his transforming counterpart, plus features replacement arms that feature his "blender-blade tires" alternate hands briefly seen in the movie.

:Barricade's shoulders/upper arms and shins (including the feet) are incorrectly assembled as compared to the CG design used for the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]]. This can easily be fixed due to the interchangability of the Robot Replica limbs. (Although the CG design raises the question how exactly his transformation in the movie is supposed to work. The markings on the arms are located on opposite sides of the body as compared to the vehicle mode.)

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====Micro IR Transformers Cars====
[[Image:Movie Barricade MicroIR.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Weirdest police gun we've ever seen!]]
* '''Barricade''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Barricade's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a vehicle styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The transformation is very reminiscent of the Generation 2 [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], but the toy is an entirely new mold

:The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a storage point for Barricade, but the remote can't stand freely so it's nearly useless for display. The tip of the gun's barrel can also be unscrewed to reveal a ballpoint pen, which... wait... what? It's actually just a pen cartridge which sorta hangs freely and is difficult to use for writing, because you have to hold it and support the entire gun's weight while you do.

:Each of the Micro IR toys comes with a generic instructions sheet printed in black and white and showing the transformation for all three toys.

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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
*'''Interrogator Barricade''' (2009)
[[Image:Interrogator Barricade ROTF deluxe toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Comes with NIPPLE ARMS!]]
:This retool of 2007's Barricade was first officially revealed on Walmart's website.<ref>[http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10973094 Interrogator Barricade listing and image at Walmart.com]</ref> He has the vehicle mode tool arms he used to threaten Sam Witwicky in the first movie, which take the place of Frenzy from the first toy. They can either be placed on the back of his head by sliding them into the vehicle mode panels, or they can be placed into his chest either stored, or deployed and with the arms appropriately covering the headlights.

:Surprisingly, his deco seems to be ''exactly the same'' as the original toy, ignoring the Premium Series update.

:During part of 2010, [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/transformers-toy-giveaway.cfm Hasbro did a promotion] wherein US fans could receive three free Deluxes in exchange for receipts showing the purchase of $25 or more of select Transformers product. As noted in [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69645&st=0 this thread over at Allspark.com], and later confirmed by [http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HT83971G3 this listing here], this version of Barricade was one of a pool of eight figures (all from the same wave) from which the free Deluxes were drawn, with several people having noted receiving him.

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:ROTF_HumanAlliance_Barricade%26Frenzy.jpg|right|thumb|300px| [[Keith David| Rise up and I will kill you! Again and again!]]]]
*'''Barricade with Frenzy''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-24'''

:[[Human Alliance]] Barricade comes with a posable figure of [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who can either sit inside the car in vehicle mode or be stored in Barricade's chest as with the Deluxe figure. Barricade also comes with two fold-out arms / weapons in vehicle mode that approximate the 'Interrogator Arms' he uses to threaten Sam Witwicky.

:In Barricade's robot mode, his main weapon is a spinning spiked flail which replaces his left hand, similar to the one seen during his duel with Bumblebee in the first movie. Aside from the interrogator arms (which can also flip out in robot mode to act as a sort of weapon for a chest-mounted Frenzy) his only other weapon is a cannon / missile rack in his right shoulder, which Frenzy is supposed to be able to operate from his seat (see the stock photo). There seems to be a bit of forced perspective going on with that; the gun rack is too far from the seat for Frenzy to actually be able to reach. Barricade's eyes have red light-piping, and instead of a battle-mask, his mouth can be opened and closed by tilting the top of his head. The chest is also capable of more deformation than shown in the stock photo to make him more movie-accurate, by angling the two bumpers up and adjusting the tilt of the grille.

:There's something odd going on with his hips; they only come out to a 45° angle, which prevents his legs from being fully straightened, This is most likely to simulate his crouching position seen in the movie and his deluxe toys. The socket is capable of the full rotation, though, and the blocking plastic can be easily sliced off. Additionally, the waist was at one point capable of rotation, but this has been oddly blocked by the addition of a small blocking bar molded on to plastic rotation axis. This weird mold change can also be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

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====Gravity Bots====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_GravityBots_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I can no longer command ships, lead troops into battle.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
:[[Gravity Bot]] Barricade is a cute, blocky little toy that [[Autotransformation|autotransforms]] in a really neat fashion using gravity.
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:HFTD huntersrumble barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|First person who laughs dies.]]
*'''Hunters Rumble''' (Target Figure 2-pack, 2010)
:This [[Target]] [[exclusive]] bundle includes redecos of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Interrogator Barricade and Deluxe-class [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. His interrogator arms are now a dark grey with menacing red "eyes".

:With his yellow and blue [[Wikipedia:Battenburg markings|Battenburg markings]] and Chinese lettering, Barricade's deco is presumably based on a [[Wikipedia:File:HKPF Hybrid Police Patrol Car AM8944.JPG|Hong Kong police car]].
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Barricade_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Not Pr--oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''002'''
**''Japanese ID number:''

:For the ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line, Legends Class Barricade was redecoed in white and blue with a minor retool of a right hand intended to be able to grip [[Cyberverse]] accessories.
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|Free back scratcher!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Mechtech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD03
**''Accessory:'' Mechtech Blaster/Robot Wrecking Claw

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe class Barricade is an entirely new mold. He boasts greater screen accuracy than previous figures thanks to small design tricks. Noteworthy ones include like a rotatable chest grill for a "warped" robot mode chest, and placing his hands at the front of the car, allowing his arms to have the doors placed accurate to the on-screen counterpart. He includes a [[MechTech]] weapon, a gatling gun-barrelled Blaster that can transform into a "Robot Wrecking Claw" when a lever on the side is pulled. Like all Deluxe class MechTech weapons, it cannot be locked into place.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers 3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|250px| If they came to hear me beg, they will be disappointed.]]
*'''Barricade''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''14'''

: Barricade is a 33-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]], and he uses the same construction as [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]], [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]].

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===Transformers (2007)===
====XMODS® Evolution Transformers====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''60-185'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Don't you think about pissing me off, or I'll turn you into a pancake.]]
[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS weapons.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look into my pokey eyes and see the future...]]
:Barricade is one of the first Transformers characters to be licensed by [[RadioShack]] from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]] for their XMODS Evolution line of radio control cars. "The maximum in modification", Barricade is a base kit that can be upgraded with '''XMODS® Evolution Weapons and Light Kit for Barricade™''' a weapons and light kit featuring the weapons/manipulators he uses in the film and rocket launchers that were cut from the film (''Model Number'': '''600-barricade3'''), as well as any of the optional motor upgrades, body kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more available for the brand.

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====ZipZaps® Micro RC====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000181'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade ZipZap.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oooh...scary!]]
:Barricade is also one of the first Transformers characters licensed by RadioShack for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Barricade can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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====Unleashed====
*'''Blackout and Barricade''' (2008)

[[Image:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds BlackoutBarricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Invading Australasia NOW!]]
: The Blackout and Barricade turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters in both robot mode emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys.) The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Decepticon sigil instead.

: This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Australia and in Asia.

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====Basic Fun====
*'''Barricade''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Barricade's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Barricade screencleaner.jpg|right|97px|thumb|To polish and clean up.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Barricade printed on the other side.

===Revenge of the Fallen===
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Bumblebee_vs_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Frozen in car-bonite!]]
*'''Bumblebee VS Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 08'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Barricade is a small, ''Hot Wheels''-style Saleen S281 Police Cruiser. The toy doesn't transform, but has Barricade's robot mode sculpted and painted onto its underside, along with his name and faction insignia. It features through-axle construction which lets it reach high speeds on smooth surfaces. He was sold in a two-pack with the 1970's Camaro version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]].

*'''Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:Barricade was also available by himself as part of the "Commander Series" of RPMs. The toy is identical to its two-pack release.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Barricade is a non-transforming remote-control car, larger than his previous Micro IR and ZipZaps toys. Unlike previous Radio Control toys (Optimus Prime and Bumblebee), his remote controller is not shaped like his robot mode—it's just a generic design featuring a stock photo of Barricade on the front. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BumblebeevsBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Just about the only fiction-accurate RH pack. Ever.]]
* '''Bumblebee vs. Barricade''' (2007)

:The first Robot Heroes version of Barricade, he's sculpted in a bit of a hunched, thuggish crouch. He has the standard Robot Heroes articulation: Both shoulders swivel, and his head rotates.

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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fast as fast can be, you can never catch me.]]
* '''Barricade vs. Optimus''' (2008)

:This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features Barricade in a running/attacking pose, and Optimus Prime posed as he was in the Movie as he awaited Bonecrusher's attack. This version of Barricade only has articulation at the shoulders, and oddly enough has his shoulder pylons attached to his torso, as opposed to his arms.

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[[Image:Ratchet_and_barricade_robot_heroes.jpg|thumb|300px|Medic versus police! Who will win?! (Okay, EVIL law enforcement-impersonator, that is.)]]

*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)

:A redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' Barricade mold, now packaged with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

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===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[Image:Speedstars_metalheroes_highwaypatrolbarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Putting the DIE in DIEcast.]]
*'''Highway Patrol Barricade''' (August, 2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
:A redeco of the ''Robot Powered Machines'' Barricade mold, now in ''[[Speed Stars]]'' packaging with a silver and black paint job, and also some kicky red walled tires. Barricade's robot mode remains sculpted on the bottom, but contrary to what his package artwork promises, it is made entirely out of black plastic, with only a few silver paint applications. His name remains entirely unpainted. He has some slight deco differences compared to the RPM version of this toy: the "robot" mode in the RPM version is colored in black and sculpted in silver plastic, and the Speed Stars version lacks his Decepticon police badge, the "To punish and enslave" and "call 911" decals present in the RPM version and previous versions of Barricade.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Highway Patrol Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Stunticon_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Putting the.... CON in Stunti... crap. Do over?]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Stunticon'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Stunticon Barricade is a redeco of the RPM mold in primarily white, with black and red details.

: An early version of this toy, with black door stripes and yellow windows and flashers, appears in some [[stock photography]].

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Stunticon Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:Speedstars battleseries patrolbarricade.jpg|300px|thumb|right| We are the arm of Megatron, Barricade, and you are the blade.]]
*'''Nightwatch Bumblebee VS Patrol Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 06'''

: For the second series of two-packs, RPM Barricade was redecoed in blue with black doors. He was only available with a redeco of Bumblebee, who uses a different mold than their original versus pack. Like all ''Speed Stars'' toys, the Decepticon insignia on the bottom of his car mode is not included, despite it being clearly depicted in the package art. A ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' code card is included in the two-pack.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''0? of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Barricade is apparently a single-packed version of versus-pack Patrol Barricade.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Revealers_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Revealers'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

: Revealers Barricade is sculpted with various robot-mode parts protruding from his car mode, as if he's in mid-transformation.

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====Radio Control====
[[Image:SpeedStars_RadioControl_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This is WORSE than looking at the mirror.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)

: Radio Control Barricade is, unsurprisingly, another non-transforming remote-controlled car. It uses the same controller and wheel molds as Radio Control Bumblebee.

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====Stealth Force====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Due to police budget cuts, we couldn't afford weapons that fired but it's important to have a visible deterrent.]]
*'''Barricade''' (Basic, 2010)

: ''Stealth Force'' Barricade is a non-transforming car with several non-firing hidden weapons throughout his frame, activated by lifting up his spoiler. His license plate reads "2PN-SLV", in reference to "To punish and enslave..." on the sides of the car.

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==Second Life avatars==
In the online game ''Second Life'', there was a full replica of the Sector Seven base which contained a giant discussion room where Michael Bay held a question board. This room contained a giant frozen Megatron replica and offered free avatars of both Bumblebee and Barricade. Both freebies were non-transforming.

==Notes==
[[Image:Movie Barricade finalappearance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barricade pulls everyone over for ''driving on the wrong side of the road.'']]

* Barricade's disappearance from the film is puzzling. It appears he was originally meant to be destroyed, as both the novel and comic adaptations of the movie depict his destruction by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who had both destroyed Bonecrusher and was delayed in joining the humans and fellow Autobots. (Alternatively the children's chapter book adaptation of the film ''[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]'' describes Barricade as being destroyed by the US military.) Regardless, in the movie proper, Barricade simply does not appear again after Bonecrusher transforms. At the time, his fate caused a great deal of speculation. Since then, however, he has appeared in ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'', ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' and ''[[Rising Storm]]'' before finally returning for a fairly unambiguous death in ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

[[Image:Barricade-comicsadaptation-death.jpg|right|200px|thumb|F*** tha poh-leece!]]
*Writer [[Roberto Orci]] stated in a message board Q&A session that Barricade's disappearance from the remainder of the film is a "thread for Movie 2".<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384946&postcount=33 Roberto Orci on Barricade's fate in the movie, at the official movie boards]</ref> Two years later, he stated that he honestly couldn't remember the reason why Barricade didn't show up in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', even though it was considered having him return.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-283.html#post3785383 Orci's Q&A at TFW2005]</ref>

* An early version of the script featured Barricade and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] as one and the same character, named "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]". He would have infiltrated the CIA headquarters (rather than Air Force One) in the form of a "portable stereo" and then transformed (and size-shifted) into a Humvee for his escape.<ref name="early">Details from an early script draft [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2213120&postcount=297 summed up here], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2214148&postcount=303 confirmed as authentic by Roberto Orci here].</ref>

[[Image:EarlyMovieBarricadeHead.jpg|thumb|200px|Different name, different head, same guy. As far as we know, anyway!]]

*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] was originally part of the Autobot line up for the movie, but was removed, as the writers loved the perverse idea of Barricade becoming a police car. This represents quite a step within any/all Transformers continuities, as a Decepticon has never before taken on a form (most) humans could so easily "trust", in a sense. <s>Sorry, Prowl, better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].</s> <s>Uh, [[Dark of the Moon (film)|third time]]'s a charm?</s> Oh, forget it.

*An early working name for Barricade was '''Brawl''',<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> which was later given to [[Brawl (Movie)|another movie character]] (but not in the movie itself).

* Early concept art for Barricade<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> also suggests that he was originally going to transform into a white and black Crown Victoria (somewhat akin to Prowl's original G1 color scheme). Hasbro, continuing to capitalize on unused concepts/ideas, had Recon Barricade's redeco vaguely mirror the Vic's deco.

* In the first movie, Barricade sports the [[license plate]] "1-4027E", registered in Oklahoma. It can be briefly glimpsed when he slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos. Oddly enough, that plate ''also'' shows up on ''[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz's]]'' robot mode chest in the same movie. The Deluxe Class Recon Barricade [[redeco]] toy, meanwhile, sports the plate "SAGE2764", a reference pertaining to deco designer [[Joe Kyde]], the [[Premium Series]] redeco of the Deluxe toy sports the plate "DCPTCN" for "Decepticon", and the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Human Alliance]] toy sports the plate "2PN-SLV", referring to Barricade's infamous "To punish and enslave..." markings.

*The head design from this early concept artwork managed to show up on a few pieces of merchandise for the first film (such as a set of temporary tattoos), and would later inexplicably show up as a profile link for Barricade's [[Battle Bio]] on Hasbro's website.

[[Image:Movie2007 Barricade carweapon.jpg|thumb|200px|This looks familiar!]]

* During the rather truncated chase scene between Barricade and Bumblebee in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie, Barricade was to deploy some serrated drill-like missiles from his hood and fire them at the fleeing Autobot. Though these weapons were constructed and fitted to one of the Barricade prop vehicles, this scene was ultimately cut, explaining the abrupt shift to night time at the conclusion of the chase. Until artist [[Sean Haworth]] uploaded a photo of the weapon prop onto his website, the only official proof of the existence of these weapons was page 12 of IDW Publishing's [[Movie Adaptation Issue Number Two|Movie Adaptation issue 2]] and the RadioShack ''XMODS® Evolution'' Barricade radio control car's weapons and light uppgrade kit.

* The [http://www.saleen.com/transformers.htm promotional Saleen S281E cars] that appeared at events and premieres featured the slogan "Power in the hands of a few" rather than the "To punish and enslave" motto, as well as Saleen decals rather than the Decepticon decals seen in the movie. Hmmm...

* The [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[Movie Prequel]] seems'' to contradict the very existence of his alternate mode, since the Decepticons were depicted as having come to Earth in 2003, yet his alternate mode is a 2006 model car. However, a little-known fact is that the Mustang design that would eventually be the 2006 model debuted sometime in 2003, with police car modifications showing up in car shows not long after. It could very well be that, similar to when/how Jazz scanned a Solstice in a dealership late at night, Barricade scanned a Police Mustang in one such car show display after-hours, explaining why there were "no witnesses" after he assumed this form ''and'' why his police deco has no state or city markings/I.D.

*A common misconception among fans is that Barricade's Saleen Mustang alternate mode was spotted on the set of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. '''This is not true.''' In fact, a truck transporting three "Barricade" prop vehicles was spotted in Culver City, California, in March 2008, more than ''two months'' before principal shooting for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' started.<ref name="vehspotted">[http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=6980 Superhero Hype reporting on the spotting of Barricade vehicles in March 2008]</ref>

* For ''[[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]]'', [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165-page2.html#vmessage170099]</ref>

* Barricade is unique in that he's the only Decepticon to appear in the first film, miss the second, and return in the third.

*Strangely, Barricade's weapon in ''Dark Of The Moon'' bore an uncanny resemblance to Ironhide's [[MechTech]] weapon.

* Even more strangely, he is voiced by Frank Welker in DOTM even though [[Jess Harnell]] who voiced him in the first movie is present for DOTM to voice Ironhide

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pàn Gūan''' (Taiwan, 叛官, "Treacherous Official"), '''Lu Zhang''' (China, 路障, "Barricade")

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Barricade/barricade.htm Barricade at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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Wheeljack (Movie)

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:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:HeatScramble_wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity... and I'm not sure about the universe.]]
'''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with all the latest stuff. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!
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==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[Image:RisingStorm4WheeljackeandMiragebodiesdestroyed.jpg|right|thumb|250px|They will get better]]

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
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===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Shinpachi Tsuji]] (Japanese), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as an escort to the prime minister’s vehicle to cross the [[Iran]]ian border. Once there, he, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Dino]] investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility. Later at NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were ordered to be exiled from Earth by the government on [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime's]] demands, Que helped to prepare the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' for launch alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' and destroyed the ship, presumably killing Que and the other Autobots on board.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's booster rockets which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que went alongside his comrades into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Before the Autobots went off to battle, Que provided [[Sam Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]], [[Robert Epps|Robert Epps]] and a team of soldiers with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed which would, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is a homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein. He was also going to have a 'labcoat', formed from his vehicle-mode canvas roof. <ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

*The Mercedes-Benz E550 prop car used for ''Dark of the Moon'' sported a German/European Union [[license plate]], "'''M IC3802'''", registered in the city of Munich, on the Chicago set.<ref name="chicago">[http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-films/gallery.php?id=133&size=0&start=50 Dark of the Moon Chicago set] at Seibertron.com.</ref> (The design of the plate is slightly inaccurate, as there should be a space between "IC" and "3802" if it were a real German plate. Also, a German car would have a license plate on the front as well.)

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2011-08-08T07:29:49Z

72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon (film) */

{{factions|autobot|wreckers}}
{{disambig3|Leadfoot}}

:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wrecker]]s, a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Not terribly surprisingly this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks" the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find [[Wheeljack (G1)|a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.]]

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' (film)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish)

[[Image:LeadfootDaytona500trailer.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Hello. I look like Juan Pablo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as [[Wrecker|the Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the NASA base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the Earth would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against a long-limbed Decepticon. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''007'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Impala#NASCAR_Sprint_Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala]] stock car, specifically [[wikipedia:Juan_Pablo_Montoya|Juan Pablo Montoya's]] [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Also, present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.
{{-}}

[[Image:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-exclusive redeco of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver paint apps. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex#Machine_Wars|Megaplex's]] two-piece rifle and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]].
{{-}}

====Deluxe====
*'''Twin Twist and Leadfoot''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
*'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID Number:''
**''Accessories:''
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode, and the [[Target]] logos are perfectly visible, especially the one on his gut (see picture to the right). He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]], who turns into his arm cannon.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart is owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Leadfoot appears to have a "beard" and a "beer gut," making him appear much like a stereotypical NASCAR fan.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
* Contrary to the image above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's [[Wikipedia:File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored #41 Dodge Charger]] driven by [[Wikipedia:Reed Sorenson|Reed Sorenson]], the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Scientists]]
[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Target exclusives]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2011-08-08T07:28:46Z

72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon (film) */

{{factions|autobot|wreckers}}
{{disambig3|Leadfoot}}

:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wrecker]]s, a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Not terribly surprisingly this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks" the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find [[Wheeljack (G1)|a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.]]

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' (film)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish)

[[Image:LeadfootDaytona500trailer.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Hello. I look like Juan Pablo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as [[Wrecker|the Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the NASA base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the Earth would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had seperated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] seperated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored racecar forms fired at Shockwave with their machineguns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a contruction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against a long-limbed Decepticon. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''007'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Impala#NASCAR_Sprint_Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala]] stock car, specifically [[wikipedia:Juan_Pablo_Montoya|Juan Pablo Montoya's]] [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Also, present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.
{{-}}

[[Image:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-exclusive redeco of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver paint apps. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex#Machine_Wars|Megaplex's]] two-piece rifle and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]].
{{-}}

====Deluxe====
*'''Twin Twist and Leadfoot''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
*'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID Number:''
**''Accessories:''
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode, and the [[Target]] logos are perfectly visible, especially the one on his gut (see picture to the right). He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]], who turns into his arm cannon.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart is owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Leadfoot appears to have a "beard" and a "beer gut," making him appear much like a stereotypical NASCAR fan.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
* Contrary to the image above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's [[Wikipedia:File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored #41 Dodge Charger]] driven by [[Wikipedia:Reed Sorenson|Reed Sorenson]], the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Scientists]]
[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Target exclusives]]

T.M.I.

2011-08-07T23:39:34Z

72.225.204.231: /* Quotes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 21
|prev=Partners
|next=
|image=
|caption=
|title=
|airdate=[[August 7]], [[2011]]
|written by=[[Joseph Kuhr]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Bulkhead absorbs a data cylinder that greatly increases his intelligence, but is also destroying him.'''

==Synopsis==

==Featured characters==

{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]]
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]]
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s

|c3=
*[[Miko Nakadai]]

}}

==Quotes==
"Come to papa." 
(''Bulkhead knocks him away'') "Run to mommy!" 
(''Breakdown grabs Bulkhead from behind'') "Say uncle!" 
:- '''Knock Out''', '''Bulkhead''', and '''Breakdown''' continue with humorous mid-battle banter.

"How about our Sunday morning dune-bashings? Rocking out to Slash Monkey? Helping me with my homework? Trick question! You know I don't do homework...''don't you?''" 
:—'''Miko''' tries to tap into Bulkhead's mind.

"You...''painted'' my paint job! Prepare for ''surgery''!" 
:—'''Knock Out''' really needs to sort out his priorities.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
===Continuity notes===
===Transformers references===
*Bulkhead's method of painting to record the formula is a possible reference to ''Animated'' Bulkhead.
*His painting and rambling also seems to be loosely reference by Sam's similar behavior in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* The Monster Truck announcer declares the trucks "the baddest [[Beast Machines]] on the planet."
*During his rambling, Bulkhead mentions [[Perceptor]].

===Real-world references===
*Same as [[Sick Mind|in]] [[Rock Bottom|previous]] [[Partners|episodes]], there are a few human phrases coined, as quoted above.

===Trivia===
*The episode was first broadcast on [[Canada]]'s Teletoon Network.
*Miko once again charges into situations that get both her and Bulkhead in trouble. You'd think she'd have learned by now. Or that the Autobots would've put up a barrier to stop her from using the Bridge to her whims.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Brains

2011-08-04T05:27:59Z

72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon film */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Brains is a drone from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DOTM_Brains.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''"Pinky & the Brain Part II: Pinky '''is''' the Brain"'']]

The [[Decepticon]]s constructed a "brain unit" drone to receive a very important download, but the drone gained sentience somehow and is now running around [[Earth]] calling himself "'''Brains'''." Trouble is, the Decepticons want him back.

Brains gets along well with [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]].

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image:RisingStorm1-Brainshi.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Hello to you, too, sir.]]
When [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] was tasked by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to help put his house in order by re-consolidating the scattered Decepticon forces, Shockwave naturally set about it in the most duplicitous manner possible. Tasking his subordinate [[Astrotrain (DOTM)|Astrotrain]] with the construction of an enclosure for his pet [[Driller]] in upstate [[New York (state)|New York]], Shockwave provided him with a brain unit that supposedly contained a data download that was integral to the cage's construction. The unit, however, had deliberately been equipped with a level of independent thought its kind were not normally outfitted with, and when it overheard Shockwave telling Astrotrain to terminate it upon completion of its task, it decided to flee, adopting the name "Brains" and fleeing across the state line to [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. Failing to understand that the fleshy meat-poles walking around were the dominant lifeform, Brains tried to get some aid from local machines, but after getting no response, he kicked a car in anger. This car, as it turned out, was [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whose partner [[Sam Witwicky]] was not far away. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

Sam brought Brains back to his school, where he formed a quick friendship with Sam's live-in Transformer "buddy", his fellow scrap drone [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]]. Unfortunately, Brains's arrival at Sam's school had all been part of Shockwave's plan: attributing a non-existent significance to the drone, Shockwave had tracked down and forced [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and the Decepticons loyal to him to recover Brains, leading a huge Decepticon assault force to strike Sam's school. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} Brains spent the entire fight trying to avoid getting killed, stumbling across [[Carly Spencer]] in the midst of the chaos. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} He was amazed when [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots arrived to join the battle, and was told by Wheelie that he'd be seeing a lot more amazing sights now that he was with the Autobots. Brains teared up a little, deeming that the nicest thing anyone had ever said to him. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

Brains subsequently took up residence with Wheelie and Sam, and when Sam moved to [[Washington, D.C.]] to live with Carly, Brains and Wheelie went with him. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Reno Wilson]] (English), [[Shirō Saitō]] (Japanese), [[Andrés García]] (Latin American Spanish)

Brains and [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] moved in with Sam and [[Carly Spencer]]. Brains and Wheelie had a deep friendship, as shown by their constant companionship and their agreement on the [[Mikaela Banes|last girl]] being mean. However neither Brains was a complete pervert, going through Carly's underwear drawer and watching Sam and Carly kiss. Brains, not exactly happy with the living arrangements, complained that Carly was treating them like toys or pets.

They went with their human housemates to the NEST base to reveal information to the Autobots, however their offer of help was turned down by [[Charlotte Mearing]]. However when the Autobots were forced to leave Earth by the human authorities, both Brains and Wheelie were captured and shoved into a small cage. They begged for help from Sam, warning him the whole thing was a Decepticons trap. The duo, along with the other Autobots, were presumed to be killed when [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] destroyed the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' shortly after take-off.

Thankfully, Brains and Wheelie survived along with the rest of the Autobots by hiding in one of the booster rockets, and came to the aid of Sam, [[Robert Epps|Epps]] and the human race in Chicago. Brains declared to them that no one was going to exile the Autobots, and they soon marched off to battle, riding [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] into the city. Unfortunately, Brains and Wheelie were left behind by the [[Wreckers]] when they were done distracting [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], having fallen off while they were firing.

As they wandered through the streets hopelessly, mumbling about the lack of support, they happened upon a crashed Decepticon ship. They rode it up to one of the massive Decepticon "mother ships" hovering over Chicago that was controlling several smaller ships like the one they hijacked. Brains and Wheelie sabotaged and overrode the ship's controls, dropping several of the small fighters onto the battlefield, causing a distraction just at the right second for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], preventing Bumblebee from being executed after [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]]. This also allowed the Autobots to gain an essential lead in the battle, proving the duo's worth in the end as the massive ship crashed into a large body of water below.
{{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Fiction-only characters]]

Barricade (Movie)

2011-08-04T05:17:15Z

72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon film */

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
{{disambig3|Barricade}}
:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''N.B.E. 04'''.''

[[Image:MovieBarricadeHeatScrambleCard60.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm always the Bad Cop. And don't bother asking for the Good Cop. I killed him."]]

'''Barricade''' is apparently a complicated robot. He's considered "fractious" even by Decepticon standards, yet is willing to give [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] the benefit of the doubt and follow where he leads, at least for the time being. Though not totally dedicated to the service of the Decepticons' current leader, he is much more cautious and reserved about expressing mutinous dissent than say [[Blackout (Movie)|''most'']]. He believes that Starscream is vital in their search for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[AllSpark]]. In many ways this makes him Starscream's closest ally in the naturally combative Decepticon ranks. Then again, it's been said that he likes to trick people into trusting him, just so he can see their reactions when they find out just how much of a bad idea it was. As such, he has disguised himself as an Earth police car in an attempt to fool the humans around him.

If his attitude toward his fellow Decepticons is inconsistent, his attitude toward the [[Autobot|Autobots]] is not: kill them all. Barricade might not be as large as most of his peers, but he is every bit as deadly. He thoroughly relishes every chance in fighting the Autobots. He's smart enough to let one live if he thinks he or the Decepticons can use it to their advantage, but most of the time, they're dead before someone's even thought of a plan.

{{quote|Autobots, foul Autobots, here we come. Let our long war resume—and let it end here.|Barricade|''[[Ghosts of Yesterday]]''}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance3_BrawlCrankcaseBarricade.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Are you trying to out-complain the complainer?]]

Many years in the past, when [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] had just come under the rule of the [[Defense Force]] and the [[Science Division]], Barricade was a member of the Defense Force under the command of High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. He participated in missions to rid the planet of "malcontents" who protested against the new order, and like many of his peers, he did so ruthlessly. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}} After the discovery of a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]], unknown alien hostiles attacked Cybertron. Megatron ordered Barricade and Scorponok to perform recon. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} Following the battle, Megatron changed significantly, altering the military's mission from one of protection of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to making war upon the hostile aliens and anybody who would stand in their way. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

Barricade was sent on a mission to capture Science Division leader (and thorn in Megatron's side) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and eliminate his fellow scientists and the unwitting security team sent to arrest him. He and [[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] observed [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] nailing the "traitors" with an explosive round, and he was eager to get into the fight. He was ordered back by the glory-hound [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but Barricade had the last laugh when the wily Optimus managed to bury the aerial forces under a mountain of rubble. After they were dug out, they all joined the rest of Megatron's new "Decepticon" faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}

During the subsequent civil war, Barricade was one of the Decepticons under the command of Starscream at a battle outside of [[Tyger Pax]]. As they were mopping up the last remnants of Autobot resistance, Barricade amused himself by playing with the decapitated head of a fallen Autobot. When he saw the AllSpark jettisoned into space, Barricade realized that Cybertron would soon die. Bonecrusher said to let it die, and he could join it. Barricade did not bring up the discussion again. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

Ordered by Megatron to follow Optimus Prime's ship, Starscream hastily assembled a crew to go after them. Barricade not-exactly-quietly questioned the need to hurry, as he thought Megatron would have captured the AllSpark by now and would have take care of the Autobots in time. He also questioned Starscream's truthfulness. Unfortunately, he was overheard by Starscream and was chastised for his big mouth. While pursuing the ''Ark'', they were led into a trap and had to limp back to Cybertron for repairs. Once their ship was repaired, they continued on with their mission, landing on the [[Mars (planet)|fourth planet]] of the solar system where they detected the AllSpark's trace energy pulse. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

The Decepticons landed in the [[Earth]] nation-state of Afghanistan. During their attack on a nearby [[United States military]] installation, Barricade used a facade of friendliness to trick nearby human soldiers into lowering their guard, whereupon he slaughtered them at point-blank range. Later, he was almost hit by a localized EMP weapon from a human, but it instead hit his comrade [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall}}

{{note|The depiction of Barricade's arrival in "Planetfall" on Earth in Afghanistan conflicts with IDW's own prequel comic, which implies he actually landed somewhere in North America, and it remains unexplained how the land-based Decepticons would later appear in America, given Blackout immediately leaves to attack [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]] in this comic. However, this scene was later used in IDW's [[The Reign of Starscream]] movie sequel comic.}}

[[Image:Movie Barricade IDWprequel nowitnesses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Christine... is that you?]]

The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car, then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

Barricade tailed [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] as the Autobot was eluding [[Sector Seven]] while working on a new lead on the [[Witwicky|Witwickys]]. {{storylink|Interlude}} Unfortunately Bumblebee got wind of him and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven; trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them, which Starscream agreed to, but told Barricade to make it look convincing. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Movie Prequel #4}}

===''Transformers: Beginnings''===
The Decepticon infiltration unit under the command of Starscream arrived on Earth in the year 2003. Barricade scanned a Saleen S281 police car,<ref>It is uncertain how he managed to scan what appears to be a 2006 model in 2003. Maybe he's just that good.</ref> then destroyed the original human vehicle to cover his tracks, as did his fellow Decepticons when choosing their new forms. However, Bumblebee got wind of his presence and escaped. A new opportunity presented itself when Bumblebee was lured into a trap by Sector Seven. Trouble was, the rest of Starscream's team had been lured into it as well. Barricade suggested that they let the Autobot go to see where he led them. Starscream agreed, but told Barricade to make it look convincing.

Barricade tailed Bumblebee outside of Denver, Colorado as the Autobot was eluding Sector Seven while working on a new lead on the Witwickys.

{{note|"Transformers: Beginnings" is a condensed, Flash-animated retelling of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] [[Movie Prequel]] that is detailed above this section.}}

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
Barricade acted as pilot and chief science officer for the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' during the quest to find the [[AllSpark]]. When they encountered an [[Ghost 1|alien ship]], he analysed it and discovered that it seemed to be of Cybertronian design, leading to a disagreement between himself and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] regarding whether to study it or destroy it. He claimed to have chafed under Starscream's leadership, but was willing to tolerate him for the moment.

During Starscream's later absence, Barricade was against [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'s plan to attack the Autobots, and remained on the ''Nemesis'' while the others got their tailpipes kicked. Following the defeat, he contacted Starscream to warn their leader that Optimus Prime was on his way to the planet below where Starscream had been misleading the occupants of the alien ship. Starscream ordered an attack on the Autobots while their numbers were diminished, so Barricade placed [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in charge of the assault, while he himself elected to stay on the ship and use it as a distraction. And sang. He supplied support fire as the others fought the Autobots. On Starscream's return, the Decepticons leader was challenged by Blackout, and Barricade decided they should see things resolved once and for all. After Blackout's defeat, Barricade asserted that he'd known what the outcome would be even before the fight began.

When Optimus and Bumblebee entered the fray, Starscream ordered Barricade to leave the ''Nemesis'' to reinforce their numbers. He proved most effective in battle against Bumblebee and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. The fight ended when Starscream was badly damaged by the alien ship and, to Barricade's disbelief, called a retreat. The Decepticons returned to their ship and departed. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jess Harnell]] (English), [[Katsuhiro Kitagawa]] (Japan), [[Oliver Siebeck]] (German), [[Júlio César]] (Brazil), [[Salvador Reyes]] (Latin American-Spanish)

[[Image:BarricadeVsSam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Barricade negotiates an alternative to PayPal.]]

After being active on [[Earth]] for some time, Barricade arrived to pick up [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] after the smaller Decepticon's attempt to hack into and sabotage the United States military network on [[Air Force One]]. Using data Frenzy had acquired, the two learned of [[Sector Seven]], "Project Iceman", and [[Archibald Witwicky|Witwicky man]], the discoverer of the entombed [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The duo were able to use the internet to learn of both Witwicky man's descendants, [[Sam Witwicky|ladiesman217]], and a pair of glasses that Megatron had accidentally marked with the location of the long-lost [[AllSpark]]. Frenzy declared that they needed to find ladiesman217, and Barricade moved out in search of him.

[[Image:Movie Barricade defeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He got better.]]

Later, Barricade confronted ladiesman217 regarding his recent [[eBay]] auctions while the human was fleeing [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], whom the human mistakenly believed was out to harm him. Ladiesman217 fell for Barricade's ruse, and requested the "officer's" help, only for Barricade to transform before him. As ladiesman217 fled, Barricade knocked him onto the hood of an abandoned car, then violently demanded information on eBay item 21153. Ladiesman217 and his [[Mikaela Banes|female friend]], who had been drawn into the encounter, managed to escape him when Bumblebee convinced the boy to trust him, and Barricade pursued both the Autobot and two humans to a junkyard. After temporarily losing and then regaining their position, he charged into battle, activating his mace/rotating blade, and dispatched Frenzy to chase down the humans. However, his battle with Bumblebee ended with Barricade heavily damaged. Considering the fact that Frenzy was decapitated, he got off lucky.

[[Image:Decepticons highway.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Nope, nothing suspicious about this.]]

Evidently, though, he recovered, and was back to working order when Frenzy (who had survived and infiltrated Sector Seven) transmitted both Megatron and the AllSpark's location to his fellow Decepticons. When the humans fled with the AllSpark, Barricade joined in the pursuit along with [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. Devastator soon broke off on an alternate route, while Barricade and Bonecrusher hit the freeway, making contact with the Autobot/human convoy. Barricade attempted to clear some room for the two Decepticons by activating his sirens; Bonecrusher simply rammed everything in his way. Ladiesman217 recognized Barricade, and warned that they were in danger. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] aligned to block their access to Bumblebee, who contained the humans and the AllSpark. He was absent from the battle in Mission City. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following event is unique to the Titan Magazines continuity, and occurs nowhere else.}}

Barricade was killed in the <s>[[Mission City]]</s> [[Los Angeles]] battle and then resurrected as a zombie for a few minutes by Starscream. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}

{{note|The following events occur in the Star Screams timeline.}}

Starscream would like to make Barricade his second-in-command. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|#16's Star Screams}}

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Barricade was part of two punitive Decepticon attacks: a raid on a supply convoy at Shreveport, [[Louisiana]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} and a solo strike on Cincinnati, [[Ohio]] as part of a "Stop supporting Autobots OR ELSE!" campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

When Starscream started open warfare, he did indeed make Barricade one of his generals. However, Barricade soon found himself bogged down in fighting [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "New Decepticons". {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Barricade and Starscream ROS issue 1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Elvis ain't dead!]]
During the motorway chase, Barricade attempted to close on Bumblebee, but was taken out by Ironhide, knocking him off the road and causing him to go offline. He was later reactivated by "Lord" Starscream, and suggested to his new leader that they should find [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream #1}}

He remained on Earth, watching over a Sector Seven research base. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

Barricade spied on the Autobots as they prepared to help [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]] dispose of the Decepticons' bodies. He amplified the conversation and transmitted it to whoever was listening—and, as it turned out, Starscream, having returned from Cybertron to Mars, was ready and willing to answer. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

When more Decepticons under [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] arrived on Earth, Barricade provided them with intelligence on which Autobots they were facing. He continued to plague the Autobots and the new [[NEST]] team, escaping each time. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

Barricade returned to Tranquility, where he captured Sam and interrogated him again by chaining him to a hook over a car compacter. He also sent a message to Bumblebee: "The AllSpark for the boy." Bumblebee came to the boy's rescue, eventually knocking Barricade into a pool of gasoline and firing on him, setting off a massive explosion. Surviving, Barricade drove off in car mode. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 1|Tales of the Fallen #1}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Alliance'' comic.}}

After the traitorous businessman [[Bruno Carrera]] and Starscream had trapped Optimus Prime in the Colosseum in Rome, [[Italy]], Starscream turned the situation over to Barricade, who was more than delighted to see his old enemy in such a prone state. However, before he could strike the final blow, a bunch of [[human]]s began attacking, which wouldn't have been a problem if they weren't equipped with the scientific genius of [[Kaminari Ishihara]] and [[Petr Andronov]], in addition to [[William Lennox]] and [[Robert Epps]] firing sabot rounds into him. He was about to stomp on the insects when Prime broke free of the trap and engaged him. Once the humans were clear, Optimus pulled a surprise move by jumping out of the pit and dumping rock on top of him.

Once he was buried, Optimus melted the top layer of rock, trapping Barricade long enough for the NEST team to defeat Starscream and take him in. Unfortunately, Barricade was nowhere to be found; Instead, a passing crew working on the subway found a strange new tunnel, leading from the Colosseum to the center of a park. Whatever had dug the new passage overnight was nowhere to be seen. {{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===Titan Magazines ROTF comic===
{{Note|The following details Barricade's tenure as letter-answerer on the Law and Disorder letters page.}}

[[Image:Lawanddisorder_barricade.jpg|left|300px|thumb|]]

With Starscream suffering a nervous breakdown and was sent to a special home (the Decepticons made sure it was a very ''secure'' special home (#12)), Barricade took control of the letters page; however, the Autobots dispatched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to co-run it, much to the Decepticon's irritance. He shares Starscream's contempt for ''you'', the reader (#1), and continues the tradition of threatening violence against ''anyone'' who cosplays as an Autobot (#7). This, however, doesn't stop him bragging to Ironhide when the letters are pro-Decepticon, and at one point he held a popularity contest to see who the kiddies wanted to be "subjugated by this issue!" (#6).

Relations appear to have broken down between the Decepticons and [[DreamWorks]], as they're back to targeting Bay et al for their propaganda films (after a brief [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics|alliance]] with the second film). Barricade personally enjoyed the scene in the first film when [[Mojo|a dog]] peed on Ironhide though! (#1) Barricade won't even work with the film's tie-in media, refusing to allow his likeness to be used in one of the ROTF video games. (#4) (He claims he never wanted to be in ''[[War for Cybertron]]'' but his tears disprove that (#12)) He later decided fame was more important than principles though, submitting a script and auditioning for a part in the third film by threatening [[Michael Bay]] with death (#8). He's absolutely ''disgusted'' by [[fandom|our]] enjoyment of the films: he lost ''friends'' during filming, man. (#10)

In the early days, he appeared to be separated from the rest of the Decepticons, as his knowledge on their current status is spotty; while he knows [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] has turned traitor, he seemed unaware that [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] had been terminated. (#4) He later re-established contact, being aware of [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor's]] status and [[the Fallen]]. (#7) He also has a ''shockingly'' bad knowledge of Transformers [[units of time]]. (#8)

He doesn't think much of Starscream's intelligence or ability to lead (a bit of a pisser when Starscream considered ''him'' to be 2IC material!), but ''much'' prefers him over Megatron. (#1) He once explained some of Megatron's flaws, only to get scared and state how he totally respects him ''really''. (#3) He also dislikes [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], claiming the guy ''never'' pulls his weight and is just Megatron's fave. (#7) On top of that, while he follows the party line and claims the Decepticons have "policies" (#7), he's shown signs of discontent with being a Decepticon: the long hours, the lousy food, the admin work... (#5)

Ironhide has started to offer Barricade the chance to defect to the Autobots. The copper outright rejected this offer the first time, saying he couldn't bear the thought of listening to Optimus moralise. (#9) The second time, however, he merely stated the horrific penalties for defecting Decepticons (#10) and the third, he desperately said he just ''couldn't'' do it, even if it would be nice to hang with other cars for once... BUT HE CAN'T! Ironhide's friendliness is starting to disturb him. (#11)

Barricade has watched the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original 1980s cartoon]] (#3) and approves of humanity's fascination with giant robots. In contrast, he is ''completely'' bewildered by pop music. (#7)

He's apparently got an eye for [[Female Transformer|the ladies]], making sure to flirt right back when a neutral femme wrote into the letter's column looking to play "bad cop/bad cop pretending to be good cop" with him. (#5)

Like Starscream before him, he somehow has awareness of [[Unicron]]. And Unicron gives him the shits. (#6)

Like Starscream before him, he's refered to being active during the 1980s. At the time, he was a [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster]]. (#12)

He is fed up of Ironhide bringing up how Bumblebee kicked his arse, and is determined to get revenge on "that little yellow cretin"...

===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin American-Spanish)
[[Image:Cyber_Missions_Barricade.JPG‎ | thumb | right | 200x | You must agree that his head is somewhat deformed.]]
After a high speed pursuit through [[Scramble City (city)|Scramble City]], Barricade managed to ditch [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and used
his [[Moustache Man|holo avatar]] to break into a secure facility. Standing guard while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] raided the computers, he somehow failed to hear Sideswipe bushwhack his partner and was only alerted when Frenzy's crumpled-up form rolled into his foot. After throwing Frenzy at Sideswipe, Barricade engaged the Autobot in combat, managing to defeat him by freezing him to a wall. He then made off with Frenzy and the [[NEST]] access codes. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 6}}

Later, Barricade and [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] confronted [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. Looking to steal one of Ironhide's weapons, Lockdown took a missile instead, which blew up in his face. While Lockdown was dazed, Ironhide punched Barricade out and dumped a truckload of rocks on top of him. Barricade pleaded with Lockdown for help, but the explosion damaged Lockdown's optics, and he fled. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 11}}

Later, Barricade was among the Decepticons Megatron led on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. He arrived after Megatron derailed the train Soundwave was believed to be on. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}} He was not seen after that, and did not participate in the battle with the Autobots that followed, nor was he among the Decepticons who agreed to leave Earth.

===Transformers Annual 2011===
Barricade and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] were sent to [[Tokyo]] to cause a diversion. The Autobots soon turned up, and Barricade clashed briefly with Sideswipe before being hoisted into the air by Optimus. A short time later, Grindor crashed on top of him. Defeated, Barricade was picked up by Grindor and they departed, but not before letting Optimus know he'd been had. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}}

===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' comics===
Barricade was one of the Decepticons that followed Starscream into attacking Sam's college, in search of [[Brains]]. In the middle of the battle he resumed his rivalry with Bumblebee, who was trying to protect Sam, [[Carly Spencer]], and Brains. Barricade placed the Autobot in a headlock, but Bumblebee then punched Barricade in the jaw. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Bumblebee ended the battle by slamming Barricade to the ground with a sickening crunch, and Sam cheered Bumblebee on. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

{{Note|According to [[John Barber]], in a Twitter post, Barricade was "critically injured and his body was taken back with the other Decepticons." <ref>[http://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/79649961448456192]</ref>}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor'': [[Frank Welker]] (English)

[[Image:DOTM-DecepticonprotoformBarricade.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Barricade will be kind of shy about photos until the DVD comes out.]]

Barricade was one of the Decepticons present in [[Chicago]] when [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] unleashed their plan to use a [[space bridge]] to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to Earth. Under the command of [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], he aided in rounding up several Autobots that had infiltrated the city, including his old foe Bumblebee. At the behest of the human traitor [[Dylan Gould]], Soundwave ordered Barricade to execute the Autobot prisoners, starting with [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Que]], despite the Autobot scientist's pleas for mercy. After the Autobots escaped and Soundwave died, he met up with [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], apparently berating one of the Decepticon [[Protoform|protoforms]] in the process. Barricade was taken out during the [[NEST]] attack on Shockwave, blinded by snipers and crippled by explosives before finally being killed. {{Storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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==Games==
==="Flight of the Bumblebee" online game===
Barricade was one of a group of Decepticons who trapped Bumblebee in a canyon. He stood around on a rocky butte, walking back and forth and waiting for Bumblebee to drive up to him. When the Autobot dropped in, Barricade immediately opened fire, blasting Bumblebee continuously. Unfortunately, Bumblebee had the idea to shoot back, blasting him right out of the picture with just one shot. {{storylink|Flight of the Bumblebee}}
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===Transformers The Game (console)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Keith David]]

====Autobot campaign====
Barricade was sent to Tranquility to hunt down Sam Witwicky and the glasses that held the location of the AllSpark. He attempted to capture Sam and Mikaela outside their high school, but Bumblebee stepped in. The humans fled for the nearby baseball field with Barricade in pursuit, but Bumblebee beat him to them, protecting them while they ran away again. He followed them to the power plant, but was once again foiled by Bumblebee and sent packing.

Later, in [[Mission City]], Barricade made one last grab for the AllSpark after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] had each fallen to the Autobots. However, he was once again intercepted by Bumblebee, and finally defeated for good. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Decepticon campaign====
Upon reaching Tranquility and choosing his alternate mode, Barricade attempted some recon, but encountered a squad of Autobot drones, a battle which spilled out to the local baseball field. Shortly afterwards, he was informed by Starscream that [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] had information they needed, but the diminutive Decepticon had been captured by [[Sector Seven]] agents. Barricade tracked them to the power plant, then hounded the agents across town in their highly resistant van, wrecking every building in his path until Frenzy was recovered.

Finally on the trail of Sam, he was stopped cold by Sam's protector Bumblebee. Barricade got the upper hand, but the Autobot led him on a chase that ended in [[Bay Demolition|Bay's Demolition]] lot, and an ambush courtesy of a lot of Autobot drones. Barricade overcame the odds, and hunted down Bumblebee once more, finally besting the Autobot and taking the glasses from Sam. Having located Megatron, Barricade relayed his findings to Starscream, who directed him to specific coordinates while coming to the aid of Bonecrusher and Brawl.

When the Decepticons converged on Mission City, Barricade was tasked with taking out the Autobot [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. He later stood in Megatron's presence after the AllSpark had been recovered and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ordered the Earth to be destroyed before they left it on their way to conquering all of known space. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers Autobots/Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith David]]

====''Transformers: Autobots''====
When Bumblebee went to investigate the source of an image found on the internet, he found Barricade waiting for him. Barricade blew up a nearby car and took off, sending out messages on the police radio that Bumblebee was responsible. After failing to lose Bumblebee in spite of all of Tranquility's police force being after him, he engaged him in combat. Unable to defeat Bumblebee, he hastily retreated. Later on, he encountered Bumblebee and Optimus Prime as the two were leaving Hoover Dam. With a large helicopter Decepticon at his side, he demanded the AllSpark from Prime, not even caring about the consequences. He was killed, but revealed to Prime he was merely a distraction while other Decepticons freed Megatron from his icy prison. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

====''Transformers: Decepticons''====
When the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]] arrived on Earth, his mentor, Starscream, directed him to rendezvous with Barricade, already active on the planet. Barricade was not enamored with the idea of a partner, feeling that the Create-A-Bot would only slow him down, but after putting the rookie through his paces, he permitted him to join him on his mission in the town of [[Tranquility]]. Barricade revealed to the Create-A-Bot what Starscream had not—that the signal which had brought the Decepticons to Earth had come from Megatron himself. The rookie dismissed Megatron as a relic, and was struck by Barricade for the insult. With some help from the rookie, Barricade discovered that the Autobot Bumblebee was already on Megatron's trail; Barricade pursued Bumblebee, defeated him in battle on the outskirts of Tranquility, and acquired the data he had gathered.

Now aware that the human military organization [[Sector Seven]] was holding Megatron, Barricade arranged for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to the Create-A-Bot to a [[Qatar]] military base, where they and [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] hacked Sector Seven's databanks. The file they obtained was brought back to Barricade in Tranquility for deciphering, and revealed that Megatron was being held by Sector Seven in the [[Hoover Dam]]. The Create-A-Bot suggesting relaying this to Starscream, but Barricade loudly refuted the idea, happy that the impending resurrection of Megatron would mean that he would no longer have to serve under a cowardly, back-stabbing bureaucrat like Starscream. Swayed by Barricade's words, the rookie revealed a fact that Starscream had told only him—that the AllSpark was also present on Earth. Shocked by the revelation, Barricade realized that Starscream had been scheming to acquire the AllSpark for himself, to ensure that not even Megatron could remove him from power. With the rookie now turned from Starscream and on his side, Barricade was able to liberate Megatron from Sector Seven, and the Decepticons pursued the Autobots, now in possession of the AllSpark, back to Tranquility. During the battle, Starscream finally claimed the AllSpark from Bumblebee, and Barricade stood against him, intent on bringing him in for treason. Alas, the AllSpark-powered Starscream destroyed Barricade, but with in death, Barricade proved to the Create-A-Bot what it truly meant to be a Decepticon. An interesting note: Barricade became one of the only Decepticons to transform while fighting in this game, and he was very effective at it. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

===Allspark Highway===

Barricade and the Decepticons tried to keep the Autobots from delivering the Allspark to safety. {{storylink|Allspark Highway}}

===''Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons'' (Nintendo DS)===
Despite not appearing in [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|the movie]], Barricade still appears in the Decepticons version of the DS game. He did a good deal of [[energon (fuel)|energon]] collection for [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and Starscream. Apparently, he also had the time to race [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] through a munitions factory, despite the ongoing war with the Autobots. Yeah. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:LegendsBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yes, he is movie-accurate.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Barricade'''

: The smallest transforming version of the character, [[Legends Class|Legends]] Barricade features limited articulation and detail. In what could only be defined as an anomaly of physics, compared to the other Movie Legends, Barricade is quite close in appearance and transformation to the larger deluxe figure. Legends Barricade's instructions also overlook the fact that his grill can flip down to fill out his torso and raise his chest higher.

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[[Image:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Round up the usual suspects.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

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

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[[Image:Movie Legends CliffjumperBarricade toys.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It's Redeco versus Redeco—I'm putting my money on Redeco.]]
*'''Cliffjumper vs. Recon Barricade''' (Legends Allspark Battles multi-pack, 2007)

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the ''Movie'' toyline, Legends class Recon Barricade is a redeco of the regular Legends class Barricade in a paint scheme based upon the Deluxe class Recon Barricade. Yes. He comes packed with Legends class [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], itself a repaint of Legends class Bumblebee.

*'''Recon Barricade''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Movie DeluxeBarricade toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The secret love child of [[Blackjack]] and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]].]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''MD-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

:Barricade transforms into an accurate [[wikipedia:Saleen|Saleen S281 Police Cruiser]]. As with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|MOST]] deluxe-class cars in the ''Movie'' line, he features clear windows for his windshield and doors, but oddly his rear window is opaque black plastic. Stored inside the engine bay, behind the car's ram bar is a mini-figure [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] disguised as Barricade's grill. We say mini, but Frenzy would be about six feet tall, scale wise.

: In robot mode, Barricade quite faithfully reproduces the CGI design, though his chest cannot deform to the same extent. He features a reasonable amount of articulation with ball joints for his shoulders and upper legs, ratcheting and swivels for his elbows and double-jointed knees (although the knees make it difficult to properly align the upper and lower portions of his legs). Barricade has no neck joint as the two car hood halves slot into place between the bottom of the head and the plate on which it sits. Barricade does not have any [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] [[gimmick]] to speak of; in its place is a spring-loaded extending "punching" attack on his left arm.

: As with almost all Transformers toys issued over the last few years, a few of his transformation quirks are undocumented; in robot mode front wheel panels on his shoulders are ball-jointed, allowing one to position them in a manner similar to what is seen in the movie renders. Additionally, the sections that become his claws (apart from the thumb hinge) can swing up slightly to make themselves more pronounced, and spikes on the top of his feet can be swung up. His head is also able to be pulled up farther, allowing for a less "Hunchback of Cybertron" look, and panels just behind his neck resting on top of the hood to hold it there.

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[[Image:Bumblebee Barricade deluxeboxset.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mullethead vs. Cop]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter''' (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Wal*Mart exclusive battle pack contains the deluxe-class Barricade and the 1974 Camaro deluxe-class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.

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[[Image:ReconBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Barricade escaped by disguising himself as [[Prowl (Energon)|''Energon'' Prowl]].]]
*'''Recon Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: A [[redeco]] of the normal Deluxe Barricade toy, this time in a "local security" blue and gray pattern. All the [[Gimmick|gimmicks]] remain the same, including his little pal [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who is now colored more [[FIRRIB|G1-accurate]] (as well as [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colored eyes not seen on any other Frenzy toy).

: Recon Barricade's license plate reads "SAGE2764", a reference to the screenname of a member of a Chinese newsgroup used by [[Joe Kyde]] (who would later design the deco for Recon Barricade) to disseminate [http://tformers.com/Unknown-Megatron-Drawing-Possible-Movie-Design/6030/news.html hoax information] for a thesis project.

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[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FirstEncounter.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Which one of these is different from the others? Go ahead, guess!]]
*'''First Encounter''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Sam Witwicky figure, Mikaela figure and Frenzy figure

: This Screen Battles pack features a largely unchanged Deluxe class Barricade figure. The only real difference is the Frenzy mini-figure, which is now cast entirely in black plastic, sports ''no'' paint applications and is supposed to be stuck permanently inside Barricade's chest thanks to a new, additional piece of plastic (as a matter of fact, the Frenzy figure is also neither advertised on the packaging nor depicted in the instructions).

:This only applies to the Hasbro version, however—TakaraTomy's Japanese release of the pack features a Barricade that is identical to the single pack version, including an easily removable Frenzy figurine cast in grey plastic with painted red eyes.

:The pack also comes with non-posable figurines of Sam Witwicky in a running pose, Frenzy menacing [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] holding the power saw she uses to attack Frenzy. The set is packaged in a special window box with a diorama depicting the battle between Barricade and Bumblebee.

:According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20090228233314/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro Transformers Collectors Checklist]</ref> this pack was originally supposed to feature Sam with a bike, and Mikaela with a Scooter.

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[[Image:Movie-toy_AllSparkBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Keith David|What would you have your Arbiter do?]]]]
*'''AllSpark-Enhanced Barricade''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Barricade in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted by the 'AllSpark Blue' color for no other reason than [[to sell toys]]. In what can only be explained as an "''answer''" to Recon Barricade's blue [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], ''this'' release's Frenzy is cast in red plastic with a minor black color application to the chest area, making him now resemble [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Thanks to Hasbro, the debate [[FIRRIB|continues]]...

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[[Image:Movie Deluxe PremiumBarricade.JPG|right|300px|thumb|I thought the Makeup Department would never get their butts in gear!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class "Premium Series", 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Frenzy mini-figure

: ''This'' version of Deluxe Barricade features a slightly more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] deco, with additional "911" markings that were missing on earlier releases. However, confusingly his windows have a frosted paint deco applied to them for no apparent reason, other than to make the toy look 'different'.

:Unlike some earlier "Premium Series" toys, Barricade was available at general retail.

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:FABBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wait, how's this "yo-yo" thing work again?]]
* '''Blade Shield Barricade''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)

: Fast Action Battlers Barricade is similar to the regular Deluxe class toy. However, the details are simplified, and the proportions in both vehicle mode and robot mode are less realistic, generally skewed towards are more stylised and exaggerated appearance. Instead of the punching hand gimmick seen on the Deluxe class toy, FAB Barricade's left arm features a flip out arm extension with a shield made out of blades based on his spinning blades from the Movie.

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====Cyber Slammers====
[[Image:Barricade-CS.jpg|right|255px|thumb|Awwwwwww. Bawwicade's so cute, he'll kill us all!]]
* '''Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2007)

:Cyber Slammers Barricade is an ''amazingly cute'' Saleen S281 police car that transforms into an amazingly cute treacherous Decepticon pretending to be a cop. 'Slam' his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then pops back up into robot mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Barricade manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

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[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers PatrolBarricade.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cute evil, now in Blue!]]
*'''Patrol Barricade''' (Cyber Slammers, 2008)

: This adorable, pudgy version of Barricade's car mode zips forward with a little motor. The robot mode Patrol Barricade pops up after a little while, rolling along. So cute! The colors are similar to Recon Barricade, but oddly enough, the scheme is different, and the markings are for a sheriff's car.

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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Movie RobotReplica Barricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|SOMEone spent a little too much time in the bathtub...]]
* '''Barricade''' (Robot Replica, 2007)

: A non-transforming action figure, [[Robot Replicas]] Barricade hews much closer to the CGI model of the character (albeit wrong paint job). With joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] series, he is also more posable than his transforming counterpart, plus features replacement arms that feature his "blender-blade tires" alternate hands briefly seen in the movie.

:Barricade's shoulders/upper arms and shins (including the feet) are incorrectly assembled as compared to the CG design used for the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]]. This can easily be fixed due to the interchangability of the Robot Replica limbs. (Although the CG design raises the question how exactly his transformation in the movie is supposed to work. The markings on the arms are located on opposite sides of the body as compared to the vehicle mode.)

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====Micro IR Transformers Cars====
[[Image:Movie Barricade MicroIR.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Weirdest police gun we've ever seen!]]
* '''Barricade''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Barricade's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a vehicle styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The transformation is very reminiscent of the Generation 2 [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], but the toy is an entirely new mold

:The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a storage point for Barricade, but the remote can't stand freely so it's nearly useless for display. The tip of the gun's barrel can also be unscrewed to reveal a ballpoint pen, which... wait... what? It's actually just a pen cartridge which sorta hangs freely and is difficult to use for writing, because you have to hold it and support the entire gun's weight while you do.

:Each of the Micro IR toys comes with a generic instructions sheet printed in black and white and showing the transformation for all three toys.

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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
*'''Interrogator Barricade''' (2009)
[[Image:Interrogator Barricade ROTF deluxe toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Comes with NIPPLE ARMS!]]
:This retool of 2007's Barricade was first officially revealed on Walmart's website.<ref>[http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10973094 Interrogator Barricade listing and image at Walmart.com]</ref> He has the vehicle mode tool arms he used to threaten Sam Witwicky in the first movie, which take the place of Frenzy from the first toy. They can either be placed on the back of his head by sliding them into the vehicle mode panels, or they can be placed into his chest either stored, or deployed and with the arms appropriately covering the headlights.

:Surprisingly, his deco seems to be ''exactly the same'' as the original toy, ignoring the Premium Series update.

:During part of 2010, [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/transformers-toy-giveaway.cfm Hasbro did a promotion] wherein US fans could receive three free Deluxes in exchange for receipts showing the purchase of $25 or more of select Transformers product. As noted in [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69645&st=0 this thread over at Allspark.com], and later confirmed by [http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HT83971G3 this listing here], this version of Barricade was one of a pool of eight figures (all from the same wave) from which the free Deluxes were drawn, with several people having noted receiving him.

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:ROTF_HumanAlliance_Barricade%26Frenzy.jpg|right|thumb|300px| [[Keith David| Rise up and I will kill you! Again and again!]]]]
*'''Barricade with Frenzy''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-24'''

:[[Human Alliance]] Barricade comes with a posable figure of [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who can either sit inside the car in vehicle mode or be stored in Barricade's chest as with the Deluxe figure. Barricade also comes with two fold-out arms / weapons in vehicle mode that approximate the 'Interrogator Arms' he uses to threaten Sam Witwicky.

:In Barricade's robot mode, his main weapon is a spinning spiked flail which replaces his left hand, similar to the one seen during his duel with Bumblebee in the first movie. Aside from the interrogator arms (which can also flip out in robot mode to act as a sort of weapon for a chest-mounted Frenzy) his only other weapon is a cannon / missile rack in his right shoulder, which Frenzy is supposed to be able to operate from his seat (see the stock photo). There seems to be a bit of forced perspective going on with that; the gun rack is too far from the seat for Frenzy to actually be able to reach. Barricade's eyes have red light-piping, and instead of a battle-mask, his mouth can be opened and closed by tilting the top of his head. The chest is also capable of more deformation than shown in the stock photo to make him more movie-accurate, by angling the two bumpers up and adjusting the tilt of the grille.

:There's something odd going on with his hips; they only come out to a 45° angle, which prevents his legs from being fully straightened, This is most likely to simulate his crouching position seen in the movie and his deluxe toys. The socket is capable of the full rotation, though, and the blocking plastic can be easily sliced off. Additionally, the waist was at one point capable of rotation, but this has been oddly blocked by the addition of a small blocking bar molded on to plastic rotation axis. This weird mold change can also be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

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====Gravity Bots====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_GravityBots_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I can no longer command ships, lead troops into battle.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
:[[Gravity Bot]] Barricade is a cute, blocky little toy that [[Autotransformation|autotransforms]] in a really neat fashion using gravity.
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:HFTD huntersrumble barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|First person who laughs dies.]]
*'''Hunters Rumble''' (Target Figure 2-pack, 2010)
:This [[Target]] [[exclusive]] bundle includes redecos of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Interrogator Barricade and Deluxe-class [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. His interrogator arms are now a dark grey with menacing red "eyes".

:With his yellow and blue [[Wikipedia:Battenburg markings|Battenburg markings]] and Chinese lettering, Barricade's deco is presumably based on a [[Wikipedia:File:HKPF Hybrid Police Patrol Car AM8944.JPG|Hong Kong police car]].
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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Barricade_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Not Pr--oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''002'''
**''Japanese ID number:''

:For the ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line, Legends Class Barricade was redecoed in white and blue with a minor retool of a right hand intended to be able to grip [[Cyberverse]] accessories.
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Barricade.jpg|thumb|300px|Free back scratcher!]]
*'''Barricade''' (Mechtech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD03
**''Accessory:'' Mechtech Blaster/Robot Wrecking Claw

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe class Barricade is an entirely new mold. He boasts greater screen accuracy than previous figures thanks to small design tricks. Noteworthy ones include like a rotatable chest grill for a "warped" robot mode chest, and placing his hands at the front of the car, allowing his arms to have the doors placed accurate to the on-screen counterpart. He includes a [[MechTech]] weapon, a gatling gun-barrelled Blaster that can transform into a "Robot Wrecking Claw" when a lever on the side is pulled. Like all Deluxe class MechTech weapons, it cannot be locked into place.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers 3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|250px| If they came to hear me beg, they will be disappointed.]]
*'''Barricade''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''14'''

: Barricade is a 33-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]], and he uses the same construction as [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]], [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]].

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===Transformers (2007)===
====XMODS® Evolution Transformers====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''60-185'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Don't you think about pissing me off, or I'll turn you into a pancake.]]
[[Image:Movie Barricade XMODS weapons.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look into my pokey eyes and see the future...]]
:Barricade is one of the first Transformers characters to be licensed by [[RadioShack]] from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]] for their XMODS Evolution line of radio control cars. "The maximum in modification", Barricade is a base kit that can be upgraded with '''XMODS® Evolution Weapons and Light Kit for Barricade™''' a weapons and light kit featuring the weapons/manipulators he uses in the film and rocket launchers that were cut from the film (''Model Number'': '''600-barricade3'''), as well as any of the optional motor upgrades, body kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more available for the brand.

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====ZipZaps® Micro RC====
* '''Barricade''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000181'''

[[Image:Movie Barricade ZipZap.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Oooh...scary!]]
:Barricade is also one of the first Transformers characters licensed by RadioShack for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Barricade can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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====Unleashed====
*'''Blackout and Barricade''' (2008)

[[Image:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds BlackoutBarricade.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Invading Australasia NOW!]]
: The Blackout and Barricade turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters in both robot mode emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys.) The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Decepticon sigil instead.

: This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Australia and in Asia.

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====Basic Fun====
*'''Barricade''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Barricade's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Barricade screencleaner.jpg|right|97px|thumb|To polish and clean up.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2008)

:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Barricade printed on the other side.

===Revenge of the Fallen===
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Bumblebee_vs_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Frozen in car-bonite!]]
*'''Bumblebee VS Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 08'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Barricade is a small, ''Hot Wheels''-style Saleen S281 Police Cruiser. The toy doesn't transform, but has Barricade's robot mode sculpted and painted onto its underside, along with his name and faction insignia. It features through-axle construction which lets it reach high speeds on smooth surfaces. He was sold in a two-pack with the 1970's Camaro version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]].

*'''Barricade''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:Barricade was also available by himself as part of the "Commander Series" of RPMs. The toy is identical to its two-pack release.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Barricade is a non-transforming remote-control car, larger than his previous Micro IR and ZipZaps toys. Unlike previous Radio Control toys (Optimus Prime and Bumblebee), his remote controller is not shaped like his robot mode—it's just a generic design featuring a stock photo of Barricade on the front. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BumblebeevsBarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Just about the only fiction-accurate RH pack. Ever.]]
* '''Bumblebee vs. Barricade''' (2007)

:The first Robot Heroes version of Barricade, he's sculpted in a bit of a hunched, thuggish crouch. He has the standard Robot Heroes articulation: Both shoulders swivel, and his head rotates.

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[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fast as fast can be, you can never catch me.]]
* '''Barricade vs. Optimus''' (2008)

:This ''Robot Heroes'' pack features Barricade in a running/attacking pose, and Optimus Prime posed as he was in the Movie as he awaited Bonecrusher's attack. This version of Barricade only has articulation at the shoulders, and oddly enough has his shoulder pylons attached to his torso, as opposed to his arms.

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[[Image:Ratchet_and_barricade_robot_heroes.jpg|thumb|300px|Medic versus police! Who will win?! (Okay, EVIL law enforcement-impersonator, that is.)]]

*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)

:A redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' Barricade mold, now packaged with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]].

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===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[Image:Speedstars_metalheroes_highwaypatrolbarricade.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Putting the DIE in DIEcast.]]
*'''Highway Patrol Barricade''' (August, 2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
:A redeco of the ''Robot Powered Machines'' Barricade mold, now in ''[[Speed Stars]]'' packaging with a silver and black paint job, and also some kicky red walled tires. Barricade's robot mode remains sculpted on the bottom, but contrary to what his package artwork promises, it is made entirely out of black plastic, with only a few silver paint applications. His name remains entirely unpainted. He has some slight deco differences compared to the RPM version of this toy: the "robot" mode in the RPM version is colored in black and sculpted in silver plastic, and the Speed Stars version lacks his Decepticon police badge, the "To punish and enslave" and "call 911" decals present in the RPM version and previous versions of Barricade.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Highway Patrol Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Stunticon_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Putting the.... CON in Stunti... crap. Do over?]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Stunticon'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Stunticon Barricade is a redeco of the RPM mold in primarily white, with black and red details.

: An early version of this toy, with black door stripes and yellow windows and flashers, appears in some [[stock photography]].

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Stunticon Barricade was one of the figures distributed.

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[[Image:Speedstars battleseries patrolbarricade.jpg|300px|thumb|right| We are the arm of Megatron, Barricade, and you are the blade.]]
*'''Nightwatch Bumblebee VS Patrol Barricade''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 06'''

: For the second series of two-packs, RPM Barricade was redecoed in blue with black doors. He was only available with a redeco of Bumblebee, who uses a different mold than their original versus pack. Like all ''Speed Stars'' toys, the Decepticon insignia on the bottom of his car mode is not included, despite it being clearly depicted in the package art. A ''[[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' code card is included in the two-pack.

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*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''0? of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Barricade is apparently a single-packed version of versus-pack Patrol Barricade.

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[[Image:SpeedStars_Revealers_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010?)
**''Series:'' '''Revealers'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

: Revealers Barricade is sculpted with various robot-mode parts protruding from his car mode, as if he's in mid-transformation.

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====Radio Control====
[[Image:SpeedStars_RadioControl_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This is WORSE than looking at the mirror.]]
*'''Barricade''' (2010)

: Radio Control Barricade is, unsurprisingly, another non-transforming remote-controlled car. It uses the same controller and wheel molds as Radio Control Bumblebee.

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====Stealth Force====
[[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_Barricade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Due to police budget cuts, we couldn't afford weapons that fired but it's important to have a visible deterrent.]]
*'''Barricade''' (Basic, 2010)

: ''Stealth Force'' Barricade is a non-transforming car with several non-firing hidden weapons throughout his frame, activated by lifting up his spoiler. His license plate reads "2PN-SLV", in reference to "To punish and enslave..." on the sides of the car.

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==Second Life avatars==
In the online game ''Second Life'', there was a full replica of the Sector Seven base which contained a giant discussion room where Michael Bay held a question board. This room contained a giant frozen Megatron replica and offered free avatars of both Bumblebee and Barricade. Both freebies were non-transforming.

==Notes==
[[Image:Movie Barricade finalappearance.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barricade pulls everyone over for ''driving on the wrong side of the road.'']]

* Barricade's disappearance from the film is puzzling. It appears he was originally meant to be destroyed, as both the novel and comic adaptations of the movie depict his destruction by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], who had both destroyed Bonecrusher and was delayed in joining the humans and fellow Autobots. (Alternatively the children's chapter book adaptation of the film ''[[The Quest for the AllSpark]]'' describes Barricade as being destroyed by the US military.) Regardless, in the movie proper, Barricade simply does not appear again after Bonecrusher transforms. At the time, his fate caused a great deal of speculation. Since then, however, he has appeared in ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'', ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' and ''[[Rising Storm]]'' before finally returning for a fairly unambiguous death in ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.

[[Image:Barricade-comicsadaptation-death.jpg|right|200px|thumb|F*** tha poh-leece!]]
*Writer [[Roberto Orci]] stated in a message board Q&A session that Barricade's disappearance from the remainder of the film is a "thread for Movie 2".<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384946&postcount=33 Roberto Orci on Barricade's fate in the movie, at the official movie boards]</ref> Two years later, he stated that he honestly couldn't remember the reason why Barricade didn't show up in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', even though it was considered having him return.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-283.html#post3785383 Orci's Q&A at TFW2005]</ref>

* An early version of the script featured Barricade and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] as one and the same character, named "[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]". He would have infiltrated the CIA headquarters (rather than Air Force One) in the form of a "portable stereo" and then transformed (and size-shifted) into a Humvee for his escape.<ref name="early">Details from an early script draft [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2213120&postcount=297 summed up here], [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2214148&postcount=303 confirmed as authentic by Roberto Orci here].</ref>

[[Image:EarlyMovieBarricadeHead.jpg|thumb|200px|Different name, different head, same guy. As far as we know, anyway!]]

*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] was originally part of the Autobot line up for the movie, but was removed, as the writers loved the perverse idea of Barricade becoming a police car. This represents quite a step within any/all Transformers continuities, as a Decepticon has never before taken on a form (most) humans could so easily "trust", in a sense. <s>Sorry, Prowl, better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].</s> <s>Uh, [[Dark of the Moon (film)|third time]]'s a charm?</s> Oh, forget it.

*An early working name for Barricade was '''Brawl''',<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> which was later given to [[Brawl (Movie)|another movie character]] (but not in the movie itself).

* Early concept art for Barricade<ref name="barribrawl">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/events/Botcon-2007/Hasbro-Tour/PICT5108.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Early design for Barricade with working name "Brawl" shown during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour]</ref> also suggests that he was originally going to transform into a white and black Crown Victoria (somewhat akin to Prowl's original G1 color scheme). Hasbro, continuing to capitalize on unused concepts/ideas, had Recon Barricade's redeco vaguely mirror the Vic's deco.

* In the first movie, Barricade sports the [[license plate]] "1-4027E", registered in Oklahoma. It can be briefly glimpsed when he slows down after having seemingly cornered Bumblebee, but is more clearly seen in set photos. Oddly enough, that plate ''also'' shows up on ''[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz's]]'' robot mode chest in the same movie. The Deluxe Class Recon Barricade [[redeco]] toy, meanwhile, sports the plate "SAGE2764", a reference pertaining to deco designer [[Joe Kyde]], the [[Premium Series]] redeco of the Deluxe toy sports the plate "DCPTCN" for "Decepticon", and the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Human Alliance]] toy sports the plate "2PN-SLV", referring to Barricade's infamous "To punish and enslave..." markings.

*The head design from this early concept artwork managed to show up on a few pieces of merchandise for the first film (such as a set of temporary tattoos), and would later inexplicably show up as a profile link for Barricade's [[Battle Bio]] on Hasbro's website.

[[Image:Movie2007 Barricade carweapon.jpg|thumb|200px|This looks familiar!]]

* During the rather truncated chase scene between Barricade and Bumblebee in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie, Barricade was to deploy some serrated drill-like missiles from his hood and fire them at the fleeing Autobot. Though these weapons were constructed and fitted to one of the Barricade prop vehicles, this scene was ultimately cut, explaining the abrupt shift to night time at the conclusion of the chase. Until artist [[Sean Haworth]] uploaded a photo of the weapon prop onto his website, the only official proof of the existence of these weapons was page 12 of IDW Publishing's [[Movie Adaptation Issue Number Two|Movie Adaptation issue 2]] and the RadioShack ''XMODS® Evolution'' Barricade radio control car's weapons and light uppgrade kit.

* The [http://www.saleen.com/transformers.htm promotional Saleen S281E cars] that appeared at events and premieres featured the slogan "Power in the hands of a few" rather than the "To punish and enslave" motto, as well as Saleen decals rather than the Decepticon decals seen in the movie. Hmmm...

* The [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[Movie Prequel]] seems'' to contradict the very existence of his alternate mode, since the Decepticons were depicted as having come to Earth in 2003, yet his alternate mode is a 2006 model car. However, a little-known fact is that the Mustang design that would eventually be the 2006 model debuted sometime in 2003, with police car modifications showing up in car shows not long after. It could very well be that, similar to when/how Jazz scanned a Solstice in a dealership late at night, Barricade scanned a Police Mustang in one such car show display after-hours, explaining why there were "no witnesses" after he assumed this form ''and'' why his police deco has no state or city markings/I.D.

*A common misconception among fans is that Barricade's Saleen Mustang alternate mode was spotted on the set of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''. '''This is not true.''' In fact, a truck transporting three "Barricade" prop vehicles was spotted in Culver City, California, in March 2008, more than ''two months'' before principal shooting for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' started.<ref name="vehspotted">[http://www.superherohype.com/news/transformersnews.php?id=6980 Superhero Hype reporting on the spotting of Barricade vehicles in March 2008]</ref>

* For ''[[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]]'', [[Chris Mowry]] had planned for Barricade to appear and be turned into [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], but Hasbro rejected the idea.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165-page2.html#vmessage170099]</ref>

* Barricade is unique in that he's the only Decepticon to appear in the first film, miss the second, and return in the third.

*Strangely, Barricade's weapon in ''Dark Of The Moon'' bore an uncanny resemblance to Ironhide's [[MechTech]] weapon.

* Even more strangely, he is voiced by Frank Welker in DOTM even though [[Jess Harnell]] who voiced him in the first movie is present for DOTM to voice Ironhide

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pàn Gūan''' (Taiwan, 叛官, "Treacherous Official"), '''Lu Zhang''' (China, 路障, "Barricade")

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Barricade/barricade.htm Barricade at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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Starscream (WFC)

2011-08-01T05:15:01Z

72.225.204.231: Far as I know, the release is still December. Besides...July's over, and no one's seen Prime in stores.

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:StarscreamPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Hey. Hey. My eyes are up here...no, hang on a sec...]]
'''Starscream''' was an Air Commander of the [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s finest air warriors. His dream was to recover the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and become the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] that would return the Transformers to the [[Golden Age]], and he saw opportunity with the rebel upstart [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]. A patient and polite schemer, Starscream used to wish Megatron would drop the heroic anti-[[caste system|caste]] charade and be more honest about his lust for power.

These days, he alternatively wishes Megatron would stop being obsessed with his lust for power and chafes under having to work for such a madman. While he serves as Megatron's right-hand man, he constantly looks for a way to become the commander himself and Megatron knows it: Starscream's extremely volatile personality means he is not adept at hiding his true intent. Fortunately for Megatron, Starscream is prone to panic, cowardice and bombastic gestures, meaning that it'd take exceptional circumstances for Starscream to actually manage to get behind him to shove the knife in.

He may be a scientist, but [[Starscream (Prime)#Notes|we're not quite sure]].

{{quote|Perfect, just like the one who fired it!|Starscream after achieving a headshot|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Exodus''===
Starscream may or may not have had a history as a scientist. Regardless of what he did prior, in the early days before the war began he was one of the leaders of the Cybertronian Air Command. When [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] fell into chaos following bombings by [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]] followers, Starscream was posted as [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]]'s bodyguard. He was with the Prime at [[Altihex]] Casino during a performance by comedian [[Armorhide (WFC)|Armorhide]] when the Decepticons attacked. Sentinel's attempt to flee rather than fight back made Starscream ashamed of his leader, so he had [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] take him to [[Kaon]] Prison rather than the safety of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. This earned him loyalty with Megatron, but wary of how sour a revolution could quickly turn Starscream opted not to be directly involved in the gladiator's operations, posting his Seekers at [[Moonbase One|Moon Base One]] and [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station. Megatron was intrigued by why Starscream wanted to occupy "that semi-sentient pile of junk" but despite [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Orion Pax]]'s research they found no clues, with information regarding the Station seemingly censored.

Whenever Starscream's Seekers were present, the Decepticons were victorious in battle against the [[Autobot]]s. Starscream however, found Megatron's strategies overly convoluted. As the war devolved into a siege of Iacon, Megatron and [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]], by probing into forgotten areas of the [[DataNet]], discovered Trypticon was a storage of [[Dark Energon]], the life essence of [[Unicron]]. When questioned, Starscream explained since even the Air Command was not sure what Dark Energon was, he had forbidden its use, fearing the damage Megatron's gladiators would unleash. Megatron forgave Starscream, noting how he "was smart enough to be afraid of it", and was granted access.

Starscream sent a message to the Autobots proposing a meeting. Optimus only granted him a communication channel. Starscream stated if the Autobots did not know what Dark Energon was (they did) they would need to find out — and asked what would he could expect from them if something happened to Megatron. Optimus replied that he sought a just peace. Starscream said he understood, broke off the conversation and flew to [[Kaon]] Prison where Sentinel was held. Starscream offered Sentinel a chance to redeem his cowardly behavior at Altihex. The ultimate aim of this road to becoming Decepticon leader was to become [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] in a peace settlement with Optimus, and lead Cybertron back to its [[Golden Age]]. Starscream then flew to Moon Base One when Megatron ordered him to Trypticon, where he found the Decepticons had invaded the Station and slaughtered and maimed his scientists.

Megatron and [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] forced Starscream to select two survivors to absorb [[Dark Energon]], for what was a successful experiment. Requiring more for the Decepticon war effort, Megatron ordered Starscream to capture the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge]], below the ruins of [[Crystal City]]. Empowered by his first taste of Dark Energon, Starscream activated the device that transmitted Energon to the Station for it to be Darkened. But the Bridge still did not produce enough, and Starscream was ordered to find the Code [[Key of Power]] and [[Key of Justice]] to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] underneath the [[High Council Tower]] in Iacon. Starscream decided it was time to release Sentinel, renouncing Dark Energon after realizing Megatron had turned his soldiers into addicts. Starscream found the Key of Power within the [[Hall of Justice]] and flew underground to find his plan had failed, as Megatron had mortally wounded Sentinel. He could see within Sentinel's body was the Key of Justice, but was prevented from taking it by [[Blackout (WFC)|Blackout]]. Megatron fought Starscream to a standstill, sparing him because he realized he was a better soldier than a would-be example.

As Megatron entered the Chamber, [[Teletraan-1]] activated the legendary [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] to fly it away. Aware Starscream had a better chance of escaping Omega's awakening, Megatron ordered Starscream and his Seekers to down Omega, in exchange for more Dark Energon. Giving up on his attempt to give up his addiction, Starscream gleefully accepted and they successfully blew Omega out of the sky, allowing the Decepticons to retrieve the Chamber and corrupt the [[core]]. As Cybertron became uninhabitable, the Autobots left on the largest starship ever built - the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. Starscream left the planet with Megatron as they gave pursuit on Trypticon, now a ''Nemesis''-class supercruiser. The two ships entered a [[space bridge]], which separated the two ships to unknown parts of space... {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus}}

===''Prime'' comic===
[[Image:Primecomic-Starscream.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Hey, look, a backscratcher!]]
Starscream had been on [[Earth]] at some point, but was assigned by Megatron to scour the galaxy for remnants of space bridge technology. Returning to their dead homeworld, Starscream built a weapons lab in Kaon and began building a space bridge. He was informed by his [[Vehicon (Prime)|Eradicon]]s elsewhere they had apprehended the Autobot spy [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]]. Later, after basking in the glory of successfully activating the space bridge that would return them to Earth and its [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]], Starscream realized Cliffjumper was present. The Autobot claimed to be freed by his captors after defecting to the Decepticons, and warned them of [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]]: this ruse successfully distracted Starscream long enough for Arcee to activate and overload the space bridge, but he jumped in after them moments before the lab was blown sky high.

Falling to Earth, a dazed Starscream picked up a [[bunny rabbit]], commenting that [[human]]s were smaller than he remembered. [[Scanning]] a fleet of jets flying overhead, he found Cliffjumper and Arcee driving on a road and launched a missile at them. He picked up Arcee's blown off arm and started battering Cliffjumper with it, but the Autobot blew up the rock formation above them and crushed Starscream with the rubble. Having received Starscream's signal, [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] came to his rescue, and the duo pursued and overwhelmed the Autobots. Just as Starscream was about to send them back to the [[AllSpark (Prime)|AllSpark]], Optimus jumped and landed on him, while gunning Breakdown away. As Starscream greeted his opponent, [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] tapped him on the shoulder and sent him flying. Optimus opted not to finish the job, allowing Starscream to escape and fight another day as he got Cliffjumper and Arcee to base. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime (comic)|Transformers: Prime}}
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===''Prime'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor'': [[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain-Spanish)
{{spoiler|Partners|August 23, 2011}}
[[Image:DarknessRising1-Starscreamsneer.jpg|right|thumb|300px|One look sells him as Starscream.]]
Before Starscream joined Megatron and the Decepticons, he was commander of a squadron of Energon Seekers on Cybertron. {{Storylink|Partners}} When the Decepticons arrived on Earth, Starscream scouted a old 'Con ship called the ''[[Harbinger]]'' that had crashed landed on Earth. However he failed to record the coordinates of the crash site or find the [[Immobilizer]]. {{Storylink|Partners}} [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] had left [[Earth]] for the depths of space three years ago, leaving Starscream in charge. Starscream spent his time sending out [[Vehicon (Prime)|Decepticon grunts]] to search for [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] deposits{{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}, and managed to set up a lucrative energon mine in secret. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}} One energon search was intercepted by the Autobot [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]]. Once Cliffjumper was defeated, Starscream had him brought aboard his ship, where his captive asked where Megatron was. Assuring the defeated Autobot that he was his own master, he stabbed Cliffjumper with his fist, causing the Autobot to bleed out and finally succumb to his wounds. [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] played back a transmission of Cliffjumper and Arcee's last conversation, and Starscream declared she would be their next target, sending two drones after her.

Later, Soundwave picked up deep space transmissions, and a hesitant Starscream opened the space bridge for Megatron's return. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}} Welcoming him to his energon mine, Starscream asked (quite snarkily) whether Megatron had raised a new army in his three year absence. His leader replied he had recovered [[Dark Energon]], the blood of Unicron himself, to the Seeker's concern; then he asked if Starscream were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, to test its abilities to raise the dead. Starscream ''declined'' his unhinged commander's request, offering Cliffjumper's corpse for the experiment. It resulted in a rabid [[zombie]] whose rampage was only stopped by Megatron slicing it in half: Starscream was left confused and unnerved by the idea Megatron intended to weaponise such things.

The zombie's activation made the Autobots think Cliffjumper was alive and they raided Starscream's energon mine to find it. Starscream reported this to Megatron, upset about losing the place, and was ordered to his annoyance to bomb the mine: Megatron believed Optimus survived, however. Feeling he had not spent enough time exploring Dark Energon's secrets, he promptly stabbed a shard into his spark, and Starscream looked in horror as a purple light infused Megatron's body... {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}

[[Image:DarknessRising3-interrogateFowler.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"No, Mister Fowler, I expect you to be saved at the last minute!"]]
With the success of the experiment, Megatron took off for parts unknown, leaving Starscream in charge once more. Starscream confided in Soundwave that he thought Megatron had gone a bit batty, and Soundwave responded by playing a sound byte of their master's last order. When Soundwave later picked up [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]]'s transmissions, Starscream ordered the human be brought to him. This done, he attempted to interrogate Fowler, who responded not only responded with sarcasm but demanded to see the "manager". Starscream, enraged, called for an [[Energon prod]]. He offered Fowler one last chance, and when it was thrown back in his face, Starscream began jabbing Fowler with the prod, noting that energon and the human nervous system shouldn't mix.{{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}}

[[Image:Tfprimestarscreamsteppedon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bosses, always stepping on the little guy...]]
The torture eventually weakened Fowler to the point where he almost gave the location of the Autobot's base. However, the sound of battle outside brought about a bout of sarcasm. An annoyed Starscream shocked Fowler into unconsciousness before ordering a pair of Vehicons to find the source of the commotion. After Fowler regained consciousness, he proved to be dazed and incapable of answering anything. When Bulkhead and Bumblebee arrived and aimed their guns at Starscream, the 'Con in turn threatened to kill Fowler, only to discover that Arcee was perched above him, aiming her gun at his head. A stand off ensued, until another outburst by Fowler distracted Starscream, allowing the Autobots to fire on him. Realizing his disadvantage, Starscream fled. Once Megatron returned to the ship, he was outraged at Starscream's actions and proceeded to beat his subordinate for "delaying his plans". Starscream managed to quell his master's anger by announcing he had a way to get their plans back on course. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}}

[[Image:DarknessRising5-ohgeez.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Oh my God. It's called toothpaste, use it.]]
As it turned out, his plan was to send Soundwave down to use a radio dish array on Earth to set the space bridge's target. He kept a close eye on the team of Autobots who had appeared on the space bridge, confiding in Megatron that he thought they were up to something. When the space bridge appeared to veer off course, he contacted Soundwave to find out what was going on. Once the technical difficulties were sorted, Starscream opened the space bridge so that Megatron could throw the chunk of Dark Energon though. Starscream moved the ship back to a safe distance when the fighting on the rim of the space bridge became more intense, while imploring his master to withdraw as well. Alas, the space bridge exploded, apparently taking Megatron with it, and Starscream gave a brief eulogy before declaring himself leader. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}}

[[Image:Masters&Students-SoundwaveStarscream.jpg|thumb|250px|*ping* "FINE! FINE! I'LL WRITE A THANK-YOU NOTE!"]]

Hiding his joy at Megatron's demise, Starscream gave a speech to the troops, only for it to receive a lukewarm reception at best. Recalling that the Decepticons had left warriors on Earth to guard the energon deposits, Starscream took Soundwave to locate one. They found and reactivated [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], but to Starscream's disappointment, the newly-awakened Decepticon was not keen on accepting him as leader and belted him aside when the opportunity came to attack Optimus Prime. Starscream still believed he could salvage the situation if Skyquake successfully killed Prime under his watch, however a signal Soundwave detected coming from the location of the space bridge explosion meant a reluctant Starscream had to go and check it out. He found Megatron's body floating in space, having barely survived the explosion by virtue of the Dark Energon infusion. Starscream ripped the sliver of Dark Energon from him, but then realised he was being observed by Soundwave's [[Deployer (Prime)|drone]], and was forced to take Megatron back to the sick bay on the ''Nemesis''. Along with the news that Skyquake had been defeated by the Autobots, it was not a good day for Starscream. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

Starscream's next plan, conceived when Soundwave detected a transmission from [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], was to have [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] masquerade as the Autobot and infiltrate the Autobot base in order to learn its whereabouts. Starscream paid a visit to the now-captive Wheeljack, who almost managed to goad Starscream into killing him. Soundwave stopped the killing blow, reminding Starscream that Wheeljack might be useful later. The two Decepticons retired to the upper hull to wait for Makeshift to activate the [[GroundBridge]], but while Starscream grew steadily impatient, Wheeljack broke free and climbed up to attack him. The GroundBridge opened and Wheeljack stormed through, but Starscream's order to his Vehicon troops came too late, as the GroundBridge closed. It opened again a short time later and Makeshift was thrown through, landing on Starscream. Starscream hoped Makeshift had at least discovered the base's location. Makeshift didn't get a chance to say, as Starscream spotted that the Autobots had triggered the grenade on his waist and flew off before it exploded. {{storylink|Con Job}} After Soundwave picked up on [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System|another Autobot operation]], Starscream figured it was a good opportunity to get rid of the Autobots while they were distracted, and sent a squadron of Vehicons on a search and destroy mission (inadvertently exposing their existence to [[MECH]]). {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}}

[[Image:DeusExMachina-Screamer grins.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"We've had too much Energon shed. I think that a cleansing is in order."]]
To Starscream's discomfort, the crew held a vote and he was obliged to call in [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] to aid in Megatron's recovery. The discovery that an [[Energon Harvester]] was located in an museum on Earth as all the excuse Starscream needed to put that on hold, and the other Decepticons soon obtained the device for him. He took it to [[Greece]] to try it out on an energon vein Breakdown had found there. When Knock Out tried to correct him on who had supplied the device, Starscream icily demonstrated its effectiveness on a passing Vehicon. When Bulkhead attacked them, Starscream turned the device on him as well, but then Bulkhead punched him in the face and broke the Harvester. When the rest of the Autobots arrived, and being ditched by Knock Out and Breakdown, Starscream fled. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}}

While checking up on Megatron's repairs, Starscream was displeased to learn that Knock Out had engaged in street races with the humans. Starscream instructed Knock Out to seek his permission before engaging in such activity, and was exasperated that Knock Out insisted on calling him "Commander" Starscream, instead of "Lord" Starscream, as he still believed Megatron was headed for death. When Knock Out returned having been bested by the Autobots after another street race, Starscream was furious, both at Knock Out's disobedience, and the fact that he still called him "Commander". Insisting that it was '''LORD''', Starscream decided to make an example of Knock Out, starting with a "cosmetic" punishment. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

Some time later, after the ship's electromagnetic shielding failed, Starscream put the Vehicons to work fixing it. He enticed Knock Out into cooperating on the Megatron issue by offering the other 'Con a post as second-in-command. The pair attempted to persuade Soundwave that Megatron was a lost cause, and they should mercifully terminate their leader's life. Soundwave remained unconvinced and pointed out a strange cable attached to Megatron, which Starscream followed to find Arcee and Bumblebee. When Megatron's life support was damaged during the Autobots' exit, Starscream was overjoyed but reluctantly had to command Knock Out to reconnect the cable to keep Soundwave happy. Knock Out later informed him that though Megatron was still alive, his brain activity had ceased. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}

[[Image:OutOfHisHead-grabby.jpg|right|thumb|250px|That's NOT how ATB Megatron and Starscream combine!]]
Overjoyed at this development, Starscream taunted Megatron's body with the chunk of Dark Energon he'd previously extracted from it, and announced he was going to enact a new, epic plan that would prove him worthy of leadership to the other Decepticons. Once the Decepticons had stolen a large lens from an observatory in [[Hawaii]], Starscream had a heat ray constructed atop the ship, and began using it to melt a glacier to get to a huge energon deposit. Unfortunately the Autobots arrived, and Optimus was able to climb onto the ship. Starscream turned the heat ray onto the Autobot leader, but Optimus managed to slice the weapon, causing it to explode. An enraged Starscream prepared to terminate Optimus, only to be intercepted mid-dive by a resurrected Megatron. Megatron took his startled subordinate back to the ship, where Starscream first tried to weasel his way out of trouble, and then outright flee. Both attempts failed, and Megatron dragged the wailing Starscream away by his head. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

[[Image:Shadowzone-gah.jpg|left|thumb|225px|"GASP!"]]
Fortunately for Starscream, Megatron did not terminate his would be usurper. Unfortunately for Starscream, he was so badly damaged at Megatron's hands that he ended up in the ship's infirmary, on the same slab Megatron had occupied. His leader dropped by to gloat, but Starscream had his own plans. He took the chunk of Dark Energon he'd taken from Megatron when he was in a coma, and went to the site of Skyquake's grave, intending to resurrect the warrior as well as imbuing himself with Dark Energon. Unfortunately the Autobots arrived before Skyquake rose, and Starscream had to retreat through the Decepticon Groundbridge, albeit minus his right arm. Back on the ''Nemesis'', he subjected himself to treatment from Knock Out. The medic attempted to interest him in a new arm, but when the Dark Energon shard he'd retained began flashing, Starscream realized that Skyquake must have reactivated after all. He speedily returned to the site under the guise of retrieving his original arm, only to encounter the Autobots human friends and Skyquake's zombified right arm, the latter of which attacked him. With the arrival of the Autobots, he retreated back to the ship and resigned himself to more of Knock Out's care. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

When Breakdown failed to report in after investigating an energon source, Soundwave discovered that he had been captured by [[MECH|humans]]. Starscream suggested mounting a rescue, but Megatron decided that if Breakdown had allowed himself to be captured by those weaker than him, he deserved his fate. Starscream, however, took four Vehicon fliers in a rescue attempt, only to discover that he had been freed by his Autobot rival [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]. Starscream offered "many sparkfelt thanks", then ordered Breakdown to finish off the Autobot. Breakdown eventually complied, but Bulkhead was able to overpower the weakened Decepticon. Starscream and the Vehicons began to engage, but Starscream ordered a retreat when Optimus Prime and the rest of [[Team Prime|his team]] arrived. Breaking off from the Vehicons, Starscream took time to tell Breakdown not to let Megatron know about his help, and that when the day came, Starscream would call on Breakdown to repay his debt—when the time came to choose sides between Starscream and Megatron. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}}

Starscream was confused when Megatron insisted they go to an [[Stripped energon mine|old mine]]. When they found mining equipment still there, he tried to blame it on Soundwave, only for Megatron to pluck an [[energon crystal]] from a wall and reveal that he was aware of Starscream's ongoing treachery. Starscream pleaded for his life, until a distraction gave him the opportunity to escape. The mine collapsed when he was in sight of the entrance. He dug himself out and was triumphant, only to realize that Megatron had probably survived and could be a threat in the future. Intending to claim the credit for Megatron's rescue, Starscream dug his way back in, eventually finding Bulkhead and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]]. He threatened the girl until [[Jack Darby]] rescued her. Starscream figured that Bulkhead would at least be a nice bonus gift when he dug out Megatron. That plan, too, was short-lived, as Arcee came to Bulkhead's rescue. Starscream was left supporting the rock that Bulkhead had been supporting. That was how Megatron found him, and Starscream begged for his life once more. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

{{spoiler|Partners|August 23, 2011}}
[[Image:Partners-ScreamPrisoner.jpg|thumb|250px|Why am I always seen like this? Chest and lower body off to one side, head towards y'all....]]
Allowed to remain functional, Starscream again found himself at the end of Megatron's fury when Airachnid revealed that Starscream knew the location of the ''Harbinger'' wreck, which might have contained a certain experimental weapon. Starscream was ordered to lead [[Airachnid]] to the crash site. He did so, but when Airachnid discovered that the ship had broken in half, she bound Starscream in a web and forced him to tell her where the other half of the ship was. Starscream was found that way by the Autobots, and told them that he wanted to switch sides. Skeptical, the Autobots bound him and took him with them. While the other Autobots went to investigate the other half of the ship, Arcee was left guarding Starscream. When he accidentally spilled the fact that he had been the one who killed Cliffjumper, it provoked her into fighting at length with him, and she eventually gained the upper hand. He was only saved from termination by Bumblebee, and Arcee allowed him to limp away. He decided that he would be an independent from then on. {{storylink|Partners}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
:''Voice actor'': [[Sam Riegel]] (English), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain-Spanish)
[[Image:WFC_Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|Where are your stupid Macross jokes now?!]]
{{quote|Have no fear, Lord Megatron. Under my leadership, Decepticon victory is assured!|Starscream being all modest|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

For the last thousand years of the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Starscream was in charge of an orbital facility that had the capability of producing [[Dark Energon]], though they maintained only a small stockpile because of its unpredictable and uncontrollable nature. The station's force of neutral soldiers were no match for Megatron's invading forces, while Starscream and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]]'s repeated warnings that no one could control Dark Energon had no effect on Megatron's determination. Instead, Megatron tempted Starscream with knowledge of his past, reminding him of his demotion from Sky Commander to a mere guard over an all-but-derelict station, and offered to let him join the Decepticons, something Starscream scoffed at — at least, at first. Starscream attempted to destroy the station's stock of Dark Energon before the Decepticon leader could reach it, but failed, and watched, first with amusement as Megatron entered the storage chamber...and then with shock as Megatron infused himself with the substance and bent it to his will within moments. Starscream quickly volunteered his services for the Decepticon cause, causing Jetfire to label him a traitor and leave to warn Zeta Prime. Megatron sent him with [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to reactivate the [[Energon Bridge]]. Starscream performed the mission successfully using his trademark style, flair, and modesty, never mind Megatron's taunting and unreasonable impatience, or Thundercracker's warning him of the danger of certain courses of action, or even Skywarp's cluing in to his constant insults.

During the Battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon City]], Starscream led the Decepticons aerial squadrons and [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] led the Decepticons' ground assault, while Megatron, [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]], and [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] went behind enemy lines and tried to secure the [[Omega Key]]. When Megatron's group met up with Brawl, Starscream refused to send Dark Energon bombers, saying that he wouldn't let Brawl waste anymore of "his ships". Megatron took issue with Starscream dubbing the bombers his, and overrode Starscream's refusal. Later that evening, while looking for the "real" Omega Key, they ran into it: [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Starscream assumed Megatron was killed when Omega attacked a dropship Megatron was heading for and declared himself Decepticon commander. Shortly afterward, Megatron managed to communicate with Starscream and ordered him to attack Omega Supreme, getting the massive Autobot off of Megatron's back. By the time Megatron's group were heading for the [[missile turret]]s, Starscream was ready to sound a retreat, which Megatron overrode with the threat of marking any retreating Decepticon as "kill on sight". Fortunately, Megatron arrived moments later and managed to defeat Omega Supreme, making the retreat unnecessary. Later on, he was present at the Core of Cybertron as Megatron corrupted it with Dark Energon.

As the Battle of Iacon continued, Starscream fought through Jetfire and [[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]], and attacked [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]]'s group in the [[Decagon]]. However, the Air Commander was injured by Optimus's [[Energon-axe]] and forced to retreat. The wound was apparently bad enough to cause him to sit out the remainder of the conflict. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
:''Voice actor'': Sam Riegel (English), Gianluca Iacono (Italian)
Starscream had been in control of Trypticon Space Station for years, until Megatron and his forces invaded. Megatron wished to revive the Dark Energon project to aid him in his conquest of Cybertron, but Starscream would have none of it. Megatron was able to fight his way to Starscream himself, and after a brief battle, Starscream had lost. He begged for mercy, and Megatrons spared Starscream in exchange for loyalty to the Decepticons. Starscream obliged and Megatron was taken to the core of the station.

After a test run of the Dark Energon's effects on Decepticons in Kaon Prison, Soundwave deduced the element would only destroy the host. A furious Megatron set Starscream to work on fixing the problem, with Starscream continuously bickering with Barricade over his usefullness. The problem was eventually solved in time for an attack on Iacon City. When Megatron felled Zeta Prime and found the Omega Key, the titanic Autobot Omega Supreme was unleashed upon the Decepticons, quickly crushing them with ease.

Megatron was downright furious with Starscream, declaring he had brought Omega Supreme's rampage upon them all. Starscream retorted that if it wasn't for Megatron and his blind troops, none of this would've happened. Starscream invited Megatron to kill him, but warned him it wouldn't do a thing about Omega Supreme out for their blood. Megatron for the moment let it go, and finally felled Omega Supreme, gaining total dominance over Cybertron.

Sometime later, Starscream ambushed an [[Autobot rookie|Autobot recruit-in-training]], and would've killed him if it wasn't for Optimus charging to the rescue. He wasn't seen again after that.
{{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''===
:''Voice actor'': Sam Riegel (English), Gianluca Iacono (Italian)

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{{storylink|Transformers: Cybertron Adventures}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron''===
[[Image:WFC_Legends_Starscream.jpg|thumb|300px|So I'm ''Cybertron'' Starscream in G1 Starscream colors as ''Prime'' Starscream. Confused? '''Good!''' *blam*]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2010)

: This redeco of Legends Class [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] appeared pretty much out of the blue one day, when, without fanfare, it was offered as a promotional giveaway in the United Kingdom to those who purchased the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video game from [http://www.shopto.net ShopTo.Net]. He transforms into a Cybertronic jet fighter and features hidden weapons in his wing-sections/biceps: the right arm hides a blade, while the left arm has a non-firing cannon.

:This toy was later offered as a gift to attendees at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong fair 2010 if they made a combined purchase of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' toys]] amounting to more than HK$400.

:This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]] and [[Sunstorm (LOC)#Toys|Sunstorm]], along with ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Universe (2008)|Thrust]].
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===''Prime''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:Primetoy-StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's got legs, and he knows how to attach them to the underside of his jetmode.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:''
: Deluxe Class Starscream transforms from a jet resembling a [[Wikipedia:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] to a robot and back! He and the rest of his wave are due [[December]], [[2011]].
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====Voyager Class toys====
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Accessories:''
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==Notes==
[[Image:Tfprimestarscreamjet.jpg|right|250px|thumb|''ooooo-ooooo/We fade to grey!'']]
*Starscream's backstory in Exodus is self-contradictory:
:''"Not even Starscream, who had spent much of his scientific career in the labs contained within these refracting walls..."'' (p. 78).
:''"See what?" Starscream asked. Neither Starscream nor Megatron were scientists."'' (p. 158).
:*When asked via Twitter, Exodus's writer [[Alex Irvine]] stated "Let's say he's always been scientifically curious."<ref>[http://twitter.com/alexirvine/status/36051088754868224 Twitter post]</ref>
*Starscream's thin body recalls [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]], but his voice, colour scheme, Igor-like posture and subservience to Megatron recalls the [[Starscream (Movie)|live-action incarnation]]. The game design has the movie bulk but with a [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1]] head and colours.
*Starscream's chest design is basically his live-action incarnation's head design. Now that's a visual homage.
*''Prime'''s Starscream has [[Starscream (SG)|a red Decepticon insignia]].
*[[Steve Blum]] said he was a fan of [[Charlie Adler]] and [[Tom Kenny]]'s portrayals of Starscream, and had Adler give him his blessing after he got the part.<ref>[http://sknr.net/2011/04/20/steve-blum-talks-transformers-prime-guild-wars-2-bulletstorm-more/ Skewed magazine Steve Blum interview.]</ref>

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Seekers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]

Suppressor (Universe)

2011-07-31T17:51:20Z

72.225.204.231: /* Universe (2008) */

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{{disambig2|the Decepticon-allied Mini-Con|the [[Skywatch]] weapon|Suppressor (device)}}
:''Suppressor is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 Universe line]]).''

[[Image:Kmart suppressor toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Colonel Mustard, with the lead pipe, in the library.]]

'''Suppressor''' is no doubt the most powerful member of the [[Ransack Team]]. While he's not quite as skillful as [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]] or as strong as [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], he matches or outclasses his teammates in nearly all other areas. It wouldn't be surprising if Suppressor is in fact the leader of the team, but this is unconfirmed. If he's not, he probably should be. <ref>Suppressor's single-carded [[Tech Spec]]s.</ref>

==Toys==
===Universe (2008)===
*'''Mini-Con Class 12 Pack''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series:'' Armada Series

: Suppressor is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Firebot (Classics)|Firebot]], transforming into a "hazmat"-decoed crash-response Oshkosh Striker 1500 truck with twin water-cannons on top.

: He was available as part of a K-Mart [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack with [[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]], [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Bodyblock]], [[Boltflash]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], [[Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], and [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]].

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Suppressor/suppressor.htm More information on Suppressor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Suppessor''' (Mini-Con, 2009)

: Suppressor was also sold on an individual cardback through discount chains like Big Lots! in the US. This release is otherwise identical to the multi-pack version.

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*'''Suppressor''' (Mini-Con, 2010)

: In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy sweets]]" candies, distributed by [[The Little Factory Ltd]]. This version of Suppressor is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original (and generally less crisp molding), but is functionally the same toy.

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Candy toys]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Character

2011-07-28T02:09:16Z

72.225.204.231: /* Same universe, same character, different name */

{{picsneeded|Preferably side-by-side photos of toys of the same character under different names, toys of different characters using the same name and such.}}
A '''character''' is a fictional depiction of a [[Transformer]], a [[human]], an alien or another entity that might or might not have a [[toy]] representation. If there is a toy, the character is usually, but not always, based on the toy and intended as a means of promoting said toy.

Over the course of the numerous ''Transformers'' series and toy lines, some characters have changed their names, while in other cases, characters have appeared that share a name with another character but are separate individuals. Many characters also have counterparts in other [[continuity|continuities]] they may or may not share a lot of similarities with.

[[Hasbro]]'s attitude towards the importance of characters has changed a lot since the launch of the [[Transformers brand]] in [[1984]].

==Character depiction==
A character can be depicted in several ways. One of the simplest forms is the [[bio]] often featured on the back of a toy's packaging, which is usually a brief write-up of the character's personality and abilities.

Characters are also featured in supporting media such as comics, TV shows, movies, video games or books. In the case of characters based on a toy, the depiction of the character will often be consistent across the various media—in theory, at least.

Often, characters not based on existing toys may be created specifically for supporting media. They may be [[human]]s, but may also be Transformers or other aliens. In some cases, the same non-toy character appears in several different supporting media. Some of them might be turned into toys later on, due to the (often unexpected) popularity of those characters.

The reverse is possible as well: Some toy-based characters are featured as "main" characters in the primary fiction, some are reduced to a status as supporting characters, and some may even be mere toy-only characters.

==Relevance==
[[Image:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Hey, didn't I already have a toy?]]
Originally, Hasbro didn't put as much emphasis on outstanding characters for the ''Transformers'' toy line from a marketing standpoint as they do today. Toys were supposed to have a shelf life of two years at maximum, to be replaced by new toys, which would be entirely new characters. As a consequence, Hasbro only bothered to register a small number of [[trademark]]s in the 1980s, such as "[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]"<ref name="opuspto">[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=73496873 United States Patent and Trademark Office file for the trademark "Optimus Prime"], filed in 1984, registered in 1985.</ref> or "[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]"<ref name="swuspto">[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=73496875 United States Patent and Trademark Office file for the trademark "Soundwave"], filed in 1984, registered in 1985.</ref>.

Hasbro didn't originally realize how much of a crucial part recognizable characters had played in the success of the original ''Transformers'' series until they were facing the viewer backlash following Optimus Prime's death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Following that, more and more toys were designed to resemble—and named after—existing toys/characters. Starting with the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy line, Hasbro began basing many toys from nearly every new line on existing "classic" characters.

In later years, the same character would get toy releases in multiple [[size class]]es in a very short period of time, especially if they were main characters in the primary fiction. In addition, a [[redeco]] of a toy is often a new version of the same character released under the same name (sometimes with an additional prefix or suffix such as "Cybertron Defense" or "GTS"), with an explanation for the color change given in the character [[bio]], and sometimes also in the supporting media fiction.

==Same or different character?==
Considering the large number of different Transformers [[toy]]s, toy lines and [[continuity|continuities]], there have been many instances where a character has used a different name, two or more characters shared the same name, and a character has different incarnations in different continuities. Figuring out whether two characters are actually one and the same or not may sometimes be a difficult task even for longtime fans, and in some instances people's views on the matter may differ.

===According to fiction===
====Same universe, same character, different name====
Sometimes a single character [[renaming|might have multiple names]]. Typically, this happens when Hasbro wants to release a [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] of an old toy, or a new toy based on an existing character, but the [[trademark]] for the old toy's name is no longer available. They will most often choose a different yet similar name for the new toy, even though it's very obvious it's still intended to be the same character. [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak's]] modern toys have been released under the new name "Silverstreak" (though this is presumably going to change now), [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s new toys first became "Rodimus Major" and later simply "Rodimus", and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] has been recently renamed "Hardshell".

Sometimes, a character changes his name in a very short span of time. A frequent reason for this is that Hasbro and Takara plan to release a new toy that represents an "upgraded" form of the original toy/character, and the new name puts more emphasis on this change. Hot Rod was upgraded into Rodimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' (1986), and ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] later became Leobreaker.

Usually those name changes are reflected in the accompanying fiction. Sometimes a name change is also exclusively used in fiction to explain the "origin" of a character: The [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] comics by [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] revealed that the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] used to go by the name "Divebomb" until a [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] humiliated him and [[Divebomb (G1)|claimed the name as his own]]. Likewise, the [[Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]] revealed that [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber's]] original name was "Wing Dagger". Neither name was ever used for the corresponding toys.

Lastly, a character might also have different names for different markets. [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] usually calls their toys of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal]] "Convoy", [[Jazz (disambiguation)|Jazz]] is known as "Meister", [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] becomes "Lambor", and so on (although that practice is currently changing). In return, Hasbro gave many ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' toys different names when they ported the ''Car Robots'' line to their markets. Furthermore, [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|some toys released in Europe]] after the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toy line]] had ended in the USA got different (but usually English or English-derived) names for different markets, and when Hasbro eventually released those toys in the USA as part of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy line, they were renamed again. But since all name [[variant]]s of those toys featured the same [[bio]]s (albeit in different languages), they're commonly considered to be the same characters by fans.

An odd case is the ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] figure "Snarl": Like ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]], he was designed with ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] in mind, but when Hasbro realized that the word "slag" is considered an expletive in the United Kingdom, they decided to change the toys' names to that of Slag's fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]. Since the ''Robot Heroes'' figure pretty obviously looks like the G1 Slag character, fans generally consider him to be Slag under a different name, rather than G1 Snarl in the body of G1 Slag.

It gets more difficult with unusual cases, though, particularly with toys and characters "imported" from Japan to the USA many years after the fact. [[Commemorative Series]] [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] is considered the same character as ''[[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]]'' Stepper. Other cases are less clear; see "questionable cases" below.

====Same universe, same name, different character====
Many times multiple characters go by the same name even though they're entirely different individuals. The more common case is when two entirely different characters in two different [[continuity|continuities]] share the same name (discussed below); but this can also happen within the same continuity. Even though some fans tend to call [[Hasbro]] "lazy" because of this, there is some logic to it: If more than one [[human]] can go by the name "Bob Smith", why shouldn't the name [[Prowl (disambiguation)|Prowl]] be shared between several [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] citizens?

It started with [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] from 1985 and [[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]] the [[Micromaster]] from 1990, and [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] the [[Pretender]] from 1988 and [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]] the Micromaster from 1990. ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' introduced more same-name characters, as did ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]''.

The ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' was equally guilty of this, with names such as [[Dirt Boss (disambiguation)|Dirt Boss]], [[Mirage (disambiguation)|Mirage]] and [[Downshift (disambiguation)|Downshift]] assigned to several different characters, most of them [[Mini-Con]]s. Hasbro did, however, attempt to avoid attributing the same name to two different [[bulk|''Unicron Trilogy'' characters who ''weren't'' Mini-Cons]]. For example, an ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' character that resembles ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] was named "[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]" because the name "[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]]" had already been used by a major ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' character.

Takara took similar steps during their version of the "Micron Trilogy": ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] had been named "Devastar" (the Japanese name of ''Generation 1'' [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]) in Japan, so Takara's version of [[Constructicon Maximus]] (a G1 Devastator [[homage]]) was named "Buildron" instead. Likewise, ''Armada'' [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr's]] Japanese name was "Silverbolt", hence the Japanese version of ''Energon'' [[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] became "Afterburner" instead. And since the ''Micron Densetsu'' version of ''Armada'' [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] had already been named "Arcee", the ''Superlink'' version of ''Energon'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] became "Ariel".

The [[live-action film series]] once again gives us multiple characters within the same continuity using the same name, such as ''[[Movie (toyline)|2007's]]'' [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]] and ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], or [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]].

Again, there is room for confusion: Are ''Armada'' [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] and ''Cybertron'' [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] the same or different characters? For the really confusing cases, once again see below for "questionable cases".

====Different universe, same name, different character incarnation====
[[Image:WMTheLegacyOfBumblebee.jpg|thumb|300 px|This is rare: Three different character incarnations using the same name in one package.]]Since the inception of the [[Transformers brand]] in 1984, the various series and toy lines have introduced multiple [[continuity|continuities]]. Several [[franchise]]s may be set within the same continuity, while the same franchise might have incarnations in several slightly different universes. Either way, some universes, especially those from different franchises, are very different from each other—for example, the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and the [[live-action film series]].

Nevertheless, characters may appear in those universes that share not only the same name, but also distinct physical traits and similar basic characterizations. [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] has a [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|counterpart]] in the Unicron Trilogy and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|another one]] in the Movie-verse. Likewise, Generation 1 [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] had a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action]] and an ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|counterpart]]. Although the general audience might simply consider them all the same characters, most fans view them as different incarnations of the same general character archetype.
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====Different universe, same name, different character====
Characters in different universes might also use the same name despite having nothing else in common. For most fans, this is less problematic than two characters with the same name in the same universe, since it's entirely possible that a White supremacist, a Buddhist monk or a genius child in another universe might also be named [[Barack Obama]].

Therefore, ''[[Movie (franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] is an entirely different character than [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Micromaster]] [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], and both are entirely different characters than ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]]. Likewise, ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|Shockwave]] has nothing in common with Generation 1 [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] other than the name.

A common reason for this is that [[Hasbro]] wants to protect their [[trademark]]s. When no new toy based on the original [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] is planned for the foreseeable future, Hasbro will simply slap the name on the [[Thunderwing (Classics)|next available Mini-Con]] to make sure the name is used in commerce for another term. Considering the large number of [[homage]] toys in recent years, however, this practice is applied less often than in the past.

====Different universe, different name, similar character====
[[Image:UniverseBrawnvsCybertronOverhaul.jpg|thumb|200 px|left|Say, sir, you look familiar.]]These ones are the most difficult to categorize: There can be characters based on characters from older franchises with their own universes which are given different names (often for [[trademark]] reasons). There's ''something'' that ties them to the older character, be it the characterization, a still similar, but more lawyer-friendly name, a similar [[alternate mode]] or a similar color scheme and/or deco. However, for the purposes of this wiki, these are usually ''not'' considered alternate versions of differently-named characters from different universes, but mere [[homage]]s.

For example, ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' featured a character who was obviously based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], but was named "[[Shockblast]]" for trademark reasons. (However, the ''[[Alternators]]'' toy of G1 Shockwave was ''also'' named "Shockblast" for trademark reasons, thus making the connection stronger.) Meanwhile, another ''Energon'' character who was visually based on ''Generation 1'' [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (but had a different personality) was named "[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]" instead, because there had already been a major character named [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]]" in the previous, same-universe franchise, ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''. (The [[Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]], however, mixed up Downshift's name with that of his fellow Autobot [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] more often than not.)

Similarly, ''Armada'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] essentially occupied the position of ''Generation 1'' [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] as the main "yellow kid-appeal character" in the [[Unicron Trilogy]] universe with some elements of G1 [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] mixed in (in fact, Takara's ''Micron Legend'' name for Hot Shot ''was'' "Hot Rod"), mostly because the latter two names were both unavailable to Hasbro for trademark reasons during that time. (As a matter of fact, ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] was originally intended to be named "Hot Shot", but was renamed when ''[[Movie (franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] became a household name overnight, easily overshadowing the popularity of UT Hot Shot.) Furthermore, ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul's]] color scheme was based on ''Generation 1'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (even though Overhaul had previously been designed with G1 [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] in mind, most of that was scrapped when it turned out the name was unavailable for [[trademark]] reasons), whose personality also happens to be similar to Overhaul's.

===Toys vs. fiction===
====Same toy, same universe, different company, different character====
[[Image:WindchargerOverdrive.jpg|thumb|250px|right|We're different guys, honest.]]In some cases, the [[Hasbro]] and [[Takara]] versions of a toy represent different characters.

This was more common during ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'', when the Hasbro and Takara lines started to diverge more and more. For the 1987 lineup, one could still debate whether the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster]]s such as [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok/Megazarak]] were to be considered different interpretations of the same characters, or fully-fledged separate characters... however, the Hasbro Headmasters' Nebulan partners (such as [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Zarak]]) were treated as the same characters as their larger "[[Transtector]]" robots in Japanese fiction, and the Targetmaster Nebulans were robots rather than organic aliens in Japanese fiction. Also notably, Targetmaster Nebulans [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (from [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]) and [[Fracas]] (from [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]) got repurposed (but not or only minimally [[redeco]]ed) to new Targetmaster toys [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]] and [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]] and renamed into "[[Nightstick (Ricochet)|Nebulon]]" and "[[Nightstick (Artfire)|Nightstick]]" for the Japanese market, respectively. Hasbro later released a [[Commemorative Series]] "[[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]]" of Stepper in the USA under the name "Ricochet", renaming "Nebulon" into "Nightstick"... but there's no official information whether this Nightstick is in any way related to Cyclonus's Nightstick.

When Takara turned to ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]]'' and ''[[Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'', differences between the toys and their Hasbro counterparts started to become more apparent, while the characters were almost exclusively separate entities. Some toys sported entirely different decos between the two companies or even [[mold]] differences, with cases like [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]/[[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]] or [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]/[[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]/[[Black Shadow]] really stressing the definition of "same toy", effectively making them concurrently released redecos or [[retool]]s. Other cases such as [[Siren]]/[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]/[[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] and [[Darkwing]]/[[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] or [[Doubledealer]]/[[Clouder|Doublecoulder]] are less definitive, and yet again others like [[Hosehead]]/[[Cab|Carb]] or [[Squeezeplay]]/[[Cancer]] are virtually indistinguishable from each other in toy form. In what may be the most prominent example, [[Ginrai|Super/God Ginrai]], whose toy was the (slightly superior) counterpart of Hasbro's [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] but a separate character from Convoy (Optimus Prime's Japanese name), was later released by Hasbro as a Commemorative Series "reissue" named "Powermaster Optimus Prime", with minimal differences to Takara's previously released God Ginrai reissue, unlike the more obviously different 1988 releases of the respective toys.

In later years, the Hasbro and Takara versions of a toy almost exclusively represent the same character, with very rare exceptions. Sometimes this can happen for [[trademark]] reasons, when a toy was designed as a new version of a ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' character, but Hasbro can't release the toy under the name of the character it's designed to represent. Usually the substitute name just makes it the same character under a different name (as mentioned above), but sometimes the name is taken from a different ''Generation 1'' character. The most prominent example is ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]], who was actually designed with the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] [[Overdrive#Binaltech|Overdrive]] in mind, and was in fact released under that name in Takara's ''Binaltech'' version of the line.

In other cases, the cause might be a miscommunication (or disagreement) between Hasbro and Takara: While Hasbro intended ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] as a different character than [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], whom he was [[redeco]]ed from, the [[Armada (cartoon)|''Micron Legend'' cartoon]] made the "Thundercracker" colors an upgraded form of Starscream, and Takara released their version of the toy under the name "Starscream S" ("Super Mode"). The English ''Armada'' dub of the cartoon tried to "fix" the error by having Starscream remark that he "look[s] like Thundercracker" in his new colors.

Things got worse during ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'': Even though [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno's]] redeco was released as a new character named "[[Roadblock (Energon)|Roadblock]]" by Hasbro, the [[Energon (cartoon)|cartoon]] made him an upgraded version of Inferno, and Takara appropriately released him as "Inferno V" ("Volt"). Likewise, the redeco of ''Energon'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ("Skyfire" in Japan), released as "Skyfire S" ("Sonic") by Takara, was released as a different character named "[[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]]" by Hasbro, whom the [[bio]] then identified as Jetfire's long-lost brother. The same thing effectively happened with [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], whose redecos were released by Hasbro as new characters named [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]] and [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]], respectively, despite the cartoon once again depicting the new colors as "upgraded" versions of the same characters. However, Takara ultimately never released their own versions of these redecos.

There's also the odd "different branch of the same company" case: The ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' "Hero" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] toys got a bizarre treatment for their [[Generation 2 (European toyline)|European releases]]—stripped of the [[sticker]] texts that identified the US toys as Optimus Prime and Megatron, they were sold as separate characters named [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and [[Archforce]], respectively.

====Same toy, same company, different universe, different character or character incarnation====
[[Image:Clocker Hardtop Movie Universe.jpg|thumb|200px|right|These are not the same guys. Honestly.]]
Sometimes different-universe characters are created by pure marketing decisions that don't put a lot of thought into the fiction-related aspects (see [[rebranding]]): For example, in late 2008, Hasbro intended to release [[redeco]]s of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[combiner]]s [[Superion Maximus]] and [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] as [[Target]] exclusive [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus]] giftsets for the second ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line. However, it was ultimately decided to delay them until 2009 and release them in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging instead, to profit from the expected larger pull of the [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|movie]]. However, both sets ''were'' released in their originally intended ''Universe'' packaging in some markets (such as Australia and Singapore), thus creating different incarnations of the same characters in different universes, despite them being the same toys, just in different packaging.

The same happened again later in 2009, when Hasbro released two [[Walmart]] exclusive ''Universe'' two-packs of repackaged ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout [[redeco]]s originally released as [[Target]] exclusive single packs from the 2007 ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' line. Despite being unchanged from their ''Movie'' versions and sporting the same names, the ''Universe'' versions were officially labeled as part of the "Cybertron Series", thus effectively making them different character incarnations than their ''Movie'' counterparts.

An even weirder case occurred in 2006, when four [[Mini-Con]]s released in ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' three-packs were also available as "bonus" figures with a Walmart exclusive "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" version of ''Cybertron'' [[Primus]]. In addition to the different [[franchise]]-based packaging, two of the Mini-Cons even sported different ''names''—[[Dirt Rocket]] and [[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]] for ''Classics'', [[Offshoot (Cybertron)|Offshoot]] and [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]] for ''Cybertron'', respectively.

Likewise, the second wave of ''Universe'' (the original line) "Dollar store" exclusive [[Spy Changer]]s included unchanged re-releases of [[W.A.R.S.]], [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] and [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]] from the second batch of KB Toys exclusive ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Spy Changers, with W.A.R.S. and Ironhide renamed into "[[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]" and "[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]", respectively. Only [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] retained his name, but arguably represents the ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' character rather than his ''RID'' counterpart.

====Same toy, different company, different universe, different character incarnation====
A really bizarre case: While [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] toy represents the same character as his ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' predecessor, officially placed in the toy line's "Armada Series", [[TakaraTomy]] instead decided to officially place their ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Hot Rod (Henkei!)|Hot Rod]] release of the toy in the same [[continuity]] as the other, ''Generation 1''-derived ''Henkei!'' toys, thus effectively making him a different-universe incarnation of the character.

===Characters spanning the multiverse===
====[[Multiversal singularity|Multiversal singularities]]====
For some characters, Hasbro has officially declared that there is only ''one'' of them ever in-fiction. There are no multiple characters in the same universe, not even different incarnations of a character in multiple universes. There is only one character that either exists in all universes at the same time, or travels from universe to universe in a linear fashion.

The first character that got this treatment from Hasbro was [[Unicron]], starting with the supporting fiction for the 2003 ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy line. This may seem at odds with his [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]] origin according to "[[Call of the Primitives]]" and a line in [[Eye of the Storm|issue 69]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel US ''Generation 1'' comic]], where Unicron implies that an alternate universe incarnation of himself exists. However, since the "multiversal Unicron" concept is a [[retcon]], it officially overrules these stories.

Other characters that were later also declared "multiversal singularities" by Hasbro are [[Primus]] and the [[thirteen original Transformers]], including [[Vector Prime]] and [[The Fallen]]. Not all fans are happy with the implications of this mandate, however; and furthermore, the different portrayals of The Fallen in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave's]] ''[[War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' and [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount's]] ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' film put a huge stretch on this concept depending on whom you ask.

[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] is equally problematic: The ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'', ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' and ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' toys and characters and the ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' Doubleface toy (a [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Sideways toy; ''Armada'' Sideways' Japanese name was also "Doubleface") have all been declared to be the same character by Hasbro or Takara one way or another. ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' Sideways is also strongly hinted to be the same character... but what really stretches it are tangential hints that ''also'' tie ''Animated'' Sideways to the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' character of the same name. Hasbro's official toy [[bio]] for the ''Fallen'' toy, in particular, is in stark contrast to all the other portrayals of the character.

====Multiversal aggregates====
At the other end of the spectrum, there are entities which are aggregates of several alternate characters from various universes. Most notably this covers the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]. Each entity of the Alternity is the sum total of dozens of incarnations across the multiverse, and thus characters such as ''Alternity'' [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Convoy]] are collectively drawing from the experiences of their component selves.

===Questionable cases===
[[Image:SpikevsBusterCartoonMarvelIDW.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Which of these are the same characters? You decide!]]And then there are the rare cases that effectively defy all rules as defined above. The ones that transcend being "borderline cases" and just become instances of bizarro weirdo "we don't know". ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] may have gotten drastically different characterizations between the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original comic]] and the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]], but the two depictions still have enough in common (being based on the same toy, for instance) to be considered variations of the same character... somehow. ''Generation 1'' [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] went a step further, being not only given drastically different origins between the cartoon and comic, but also different ''names'', as the cartoon called him "Skyfire". The fact that the Jetfire [[toy]] looks ''very'' different from the cartoon Skyfire/Marvel Jetfire [[character model]] doesn't exactly help, either.

Even worse were the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who got characterizations with wildly varying degrees of consistency between their [[instructions]], the [[You Have Been Chosen.|mail order flyer]] advertising them, profiles in the [[Marvel Comics]] [[production bible]] (which were never officially released to the public), their Japanese market toy [[bio]]s and their profiles in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave's]] ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile book series.

The [[Autobot|Autobots']] human ally from the ''Generation 1'' cartoon, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], had a counterpart in the Marvel comics named [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], who had effectively the same role as cartoon Spike for a long time... until the comic introduced Spike as Buster's older brother, who had been away at college for years. While Dreamwave's version of Spike can be easily viewed as an older version of his season 1-2 cartoon self, [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] further complicated matters by introducing a "Sam 'Spike' Witwicky" in their own [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|''Generation 1''-based continuity]] who is very different from all previous incarnations. And none of the above takes into consideration the virtually identical character [[Butch Witwicky (G1)|Butch Witwicky]] from the [[Marvel Books|Marvel coloring book]] [[Forest Rescue Mission]], let alone [[Sam Witwicky]], another analogous Witwicky teen who befriends the Autobots in the [[live-action film series|live-action Movie contintuity]].

''Generation 1'' [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was shown to be rebuilt from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', but his original toy [[bio]] states that he is ''not'' the leader of the Decepticons, nor gives any indication of him having once been Megatron. The Marvel comics, by extent of the UK title, featured several versions of Galvatron who hailed from several alternate realities, although all of them had in common that they were reformatted versions of Megatron. One of these versions was later officially established a separate entity dubbed "[[Galvatron II]]" via [[e-Hobby]]. Then IDW introduced their own version of Galvatron, who was definitively an altogether separate entity from Megatron... Likewise, IDW introduced their own version of [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]] who was a separate entity from [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], unlike his toy bio and cartoon and Marvel depictions. Head scratching ensues.

[[Image:PyroSparkComicWhatever.jpg|thumb|200px|left|You guys love driving us crazy, don't ya?]]Then there's ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]]'' [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], whose toy was later released in slightly different colors in the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|European market]] under the same name... with a very different background in his on-packaging bio. Later, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released a ''[[Heroes of Cybertron#SCF|Super Collection Figure]]'' version of Overlord, which was released in the United States market as part of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line by [[Hasbro]], renamed "Gigatron"... and [[Tech Spec]] stats that are at odds with the European release of [[Powermaster]] Overlord (his bio doesn't really give him a characterization).

The Europe-only ''Generation 1'' [[Action Master]] [[Charger]] shares his function, motto, Tech Spec stats, and personality description with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], even though the two look nothing alike... and Charger is a [[Decepticon]]. Yeah, we have no idea, either. Meanwhile, the equally Europe-only [[Action Master Elite]] "Omega Spreem" has similar enough Tech Spec stats and personality descriptions to ''Generation 1'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], in addition to a very similar-looking toy, to be considered the same character, despite the slightly different name (which could be due to a case of [[Engrish]]) and the weird colors.

The Europe-only tail-end ''Generation 1'' [[Obliterator]] [[Pyro]] was [[rebranding|re-released]] as part of the [[Generation 2 (European toyline)|Europe-only version of the ''Generation 2'' line]], renamed "Spark" but retaining the same Tech Spec stats and personality description. Many years later, Pyro ''finally'' appeared in fiction, in IDW ''[[Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' comic... and almost at the same time, '''Pyro Ignatius Spark''' appeared in [[Fun Publications]]'s [[BotCon 2010]] exclusive ''[[Wings of Honor continuity|Wings of Honor]]'' comic [[Generation 2: Redux]], with a drastically different character portrayal.

The ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toy line featured a toy named "Leo Prime", which sported the same colors as ''[[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Lio Convoy]], but he was declared an Autobot rather than a [[Maximal]]. Then Lio Convoy appeared in IDW's ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' comics, as a Maximal called "Lio Convoy" rather than "Leo Prime", but with a very different character background than his original Japanese portrayal. And then Hasbro released more "Leo Prime" toys in their second ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy line, whose bios reflected IDW's Lio Convoy.

As for the [[live-action film series|live-action movie universe]], IDW's ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic featured a Decepticon who sported the same colors as the [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Movie (toyline)|''Movie''-affiliated]] [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]] toy... yet went by the name "Dead End" (or Deadend") and sported a different [[alternate mode]]. Are he and Jolt supposed to be the same character? Is he supposed to be the same character as the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]] toys? The only thing certain is that all of them are separate from the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' on-screen character [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] and his toys.

Essentially, in these cases the Transformers Wiki has decided either to consider several or all of these variations of a character as the same or different characters. While there is ''some'' reason to our choices, we are well aware that they may occasionally seem arbitrary. That is simply because these cases are often ''confusing'', and [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/YourMileageMayVary your mileage may vary] whether these are the same or separate characters.

===Official positions===
====Hasbro's official position====
Aside from the official mandate regarding "multiversal singularities", it's not entirely clear whether [[Hasbro]] makes the same distinctions for different incarnations of characters and different characters using the same name as fans do. As far as Hasbro is concerned, are ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] and ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] two entirely separate characters using the same name, or different incarnations of the same character in different universes? Do they view ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Movie (franchise)|movie]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] as one and the same character who is portrayed differently in different series, or as different incarnations of the same character archetype in different universes?

Hasbro has never officially addressed the matter, and it's unlikely they have a clear policy on it. There have, however, been a few instances where Hasbro has explicitly declared several toys with the same name as one and the same character, despite drastically different appearances. For instance, the 2008 ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Overload toy, a redeco of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Defense Scattorshot]], is officially declared the same character as ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]... and as if that wasn't confusing enough, Hasbro, when asked about this, [[Hasbro Q&A/May 2009: Answers|gave an oddly phrased answer]] that even tied him to the ''Generation 1'' [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]].

Other unexpected same-character declarations made ''Robots in Disguise'' Axer the same character as ''Generation 1'' [[Action Master]] [[Axer]]; and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] (who was sold in a two-pack with Axer) was later [[retcon|retroactively]] declared the same character as ''Armada'' Sideways (as noted above).

In contrast, Hasbro stated in the [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|October 2009 Q&A session]], regarding the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Target]] [[exclusive]] [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]] giftset and, by extrapolation, its originally intended release as ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]], that [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]] (and, by extrapolation, ''Universe'' [[Airazor (Universe)|Airazor]]) "is a 'male' character that was designed in memorium {{sic}} of [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]" (whose name was unavailable as a [[trademark]]). So instead of declaring either of the Airazors (whom they presumably don't even view as different characters) to be Slingshot under a different name, Hasbro declared him a different character instead.

So in essence, Hasbro's basic line of thinking appears to be that "same name" equals "same character", and "different name" equals "different character", regardless of how much sense it makes in some instances.

====Takara's official position====
Japanese Transformers fiction is less fractured than its American counterpart. With a few exceptions, comics, storybooks, bios, and other special fiction always take place in cartoon continuity (which ultimately makes for a convoluted mess in itself).

Takara (now [[TakaraTomy]]) seldomly weighs in on the dicey issue of character analogs in other universes. However, during a Q&A at the [http://www.wcc-jp.com/ World Character Convention] in December 2002, the head of Takara's Boys Division, when asked flat out if the (then just announced) ''Micron Densetsu'' Convoy (''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]) represented the same character as G1 Convoy (''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]), said that no, he was a different character, more like [[Lio Convoy]]<ref>'''Q:''' <tt>"...in the past, we've seen a variety of "Convoy" who are different characters, such as Lio Convoy and Convoy of Beast Wars. Is the Armada Convoy intended to be a representation of the G1 Convoy, or an original character?"</tt> 
'''A:''' <tt>"It's an original character."</tt> —[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/1febc40cc3fa4163?hl=en Jordon Derber's report from the World Character Convention]</ref> (a completely separate character). On the other hand, a [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/table.html timeline posted on TakaraTomy's website] in 2007 suggested that the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie]] was set in the Generation 1 continuity, thus effectively making movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] the same character as G1 Optimus Prime. (Note, however, that other diagrams by Takara to explain Transformers continuities have made the live action movies a separate continuity from ''Generation 1''.)

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Characters| ]]

Transformers: The Ride â€“ 3D

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'''Transformers: The Ride''' is a theme park attraction planned to open in early 2011 first at [[Universal Studios]] Singapore at Sentosa, Singapore, and then later at Universal Studios [[Hollywood]] in California. Based on the [[live-action film series]], the ride will feature High Definition 3D film footage and visual effects by [[Industrial Light & Magic]].<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118039268?refCatId=13 ''Variety'' article]</ref>

==Synopsis==
At a [[NEST]] outpost in Universal Studios, [[you]] are enlisted and assigned with EVAC to transport the last shard of the [[AllSpark]]. However, Ravage steals it and you must assist Optimus and Bumblebee as a battle unfolds in [[Chicago]].

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]]

|c2=
*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]
*[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])

|c3=
*[[You]]
*[[Morshower]]
}}

==Production==
The ride was announced in October 2008, and was expected to open in early 2011.<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-the-ride-at-universal-studios/ /Film article on the press release.]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://nestneedsyou.com/ NEST Needs You!]

[[Category:Live-action film series]]

IDW Publishing

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[[Image:Idw_logo.png|right|75px|Idw logo.png]]
'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[Comics|comic book]] license as of May [[2005]], following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]], at the tail-end of 2004.

IDW's flagship storyline is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted Generation 1 continuity]], which started out being written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]] and told through a succession of mini-series and one-shot [[Spotlight (comics)|''Spotlight''s]], before finally producing a monthly comic in [[2009]]. IDW has also been authorized to re-release trade paperbacks published by [[Dreamwave Productions]], such as the ''[[War and Peace]]'' mini-series and ''[[The War Within]]'' and ''[[War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages]]''. In May 2008, IDW's relationship with [[Hasbro]] proved to be quite healthy indeed as they snapped up the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' comic book license as well.

IDW mocks your nerdy belief that writers and editors should be able to remember things that happened in previous issues.

==Series published==
=== G1 rebooted ===
Initial ideas for IDW's Transformer line included a ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''-style story crossing over with the new [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]], starting ongoings in both G1 and ''Cybertron'' continuity. The G1 cast would suffer Cybertron's destruction and learn [[Unicron]]'s death had destabilized the entire [[omniverse]], forcing them to try and assemble an artifact called the "Decepticon Matrix" in order to ''resurrect'' Unicron. This would parallel with the ''Cybertron'' plot, in which the Autobots seek out the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to revive [[Primus]], and [[Vector Prime]] would have appeared as a guide in both series. It seems that series would then have come together with the concurrent ''Cybertron'' comic as Transformers from across the [[multiverse]] were brought together for a final, epic clash.<ref>Pitch printed in ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]''</ref>

This was considered too confusing for new readers, however, and dropped for a [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|continuity reboot of ''Generation 1'']]. Furman mostly oversaw this, creating a more sophisticated universe around the familiar characters and tropes: Marvel Comics' ''Ultimate'' line was the inspiration, and Furman deliberately borrowed the more leisurely pacing of Ultimate Marvel. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSyBtqe67uk Moonbase 2m AA2010 interview]</ref>

Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presented us with an interstellar war between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake. A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.

This slow, measured storyline was eventually abandoned in an attempt to bring in more casual fans with a more G1 Cartoon-inspired revamp in ''All Hail Megatron''. This failed to have the desired effect both in terms of sales and fan-response, so ''another'' revamp was attempted with the start of ''The Transformers'' ongoing series. It has met with sharp fan criticism as well. ''(sigh)''

The general order of publications to date is as follows:

* ''[[Infiltration]]'' ([[2005]]–06) Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' ([[2006]]–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing. It went on hiatus after "[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]" while the new ongoing series was getting established, but has since returned, although at a greatly reduced pace.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Escalation (IDW)|Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc detailing a conflict with the Decepticons in [[Brasnya]] and the abduction of [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]].
* ''[[New Avengers / Transformers|New Avengers/Transformers]]'' ([[2007]]) A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and New [[Avengers]]. Though it has minimal effects on the overall universe, it was specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007) A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the Decepticon faction.
* ''[[Devastation (IDW)|Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc following up on what happened to Sunstreaker, as well as the Decepticons' battle with the [[Reaper]]s and seeds are planted for the upcoming [[Dead Universe]] arc.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' ([[2008]]) Sequel to ''Devastation''; composed of 4 ''Spotlight''s; [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Doubledealer]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. This series wraps up the events of the Dead Universe.
{{note|The sequel to ''Revelation'' at one point was to be titled '''Expansion''', but it was canceled in favor of ''All Hail Megatron''. However, Furman stated that some of the ideas from the series may pop up in other series.}}
* ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' (2008–[[2009]]) A twelve-issue maxi-series, extended to sixteen to include the ''All Hail Megatron Coda'' series. It chronicles the aftermath of the defeat of the Autobots and the Decepticon conquest of Earth. The publication schedule overlaps with ''Revelation'' and ''Maximum Dinobots''. Issues 13–16 each consist of two 11-page stories that help strengthen the flaws in ''All Hail Megatron'' and tie into the ongoing series.
* ''[[Maximum Dinobots]]'' (2008–2009) A five-issue which takes place chronologically between ''Revelation'' and ''All Hail Megatron'' (which it was published concurrently with). The series wraps up Furman's story arcs with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]], Sunstreaker, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Skywatch]] and the [[Machination]].
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' (2009–present) An ongoing series which began in November 2009 [http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/idw/guide.php?s=ongoing]. The series is penned by [[Mike Costa]] with art on the first arc by [[Don Figueroa]]. Different artists have contributed as well.
* ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' (2009–[[2010]]) A four-issue miniseries chronicling Bumblebee's journey on Earth after the events of ''All Hail Megatron'', focusing on the conflicts and decisions 'Bee makes (sort of like a ''Spotlight''). It began in December 2009, written by [[Zander Cannon]] with art by [[Chee Yang Ong]] (the team that worked on the second story of [[All Hail Megatron issue 16|''All Hail Megatron'' #16]]).
* ''[[Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' (2010) A five-issue miniseries which began in January 2010, written by [[Nick Roche]] and [[James Roberts]] and drawn by Roche with colors by [[Josh Burcham]]. It chronicles the antics of the [[Wrecker]]s in deep space after ''AHM''.
* ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]'' (2010) A four-issue miniseries covering Ironhide, with story by Mike Costa and art by [[Casey Coller]]. It was published from May through August, 2010.
* ''[[The Transformers: Drift]]'' (2010) A four-issue miniseries that chronicles [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]'s origins as the Decepticon Deadlock to becoming an Autobot. It's written by Shane McCarthy, with art by Alex Milne and colors by Josh Perez. It was released bi-weekly in September, 2010.
* ''[[Infestation (IDW)|The Transformers: Infestation]]'' (2011) A two-issue story set within the larger ''Infestation'', a cross-over in which zombies invade multiple IDW properties. In addition to ''Transformers'', ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Ghostbusters'' are all invaded by the cross-dimensional zombies. The Transformers segment involves the Autobots teaming up with Galvatron's crew to stop the menace. It is written by [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Andy Lanning]], with art by Nick Roche and colors by Joana Lafuente and Josh Perez. The entire series is released weekly over 10 weeks, starting in February, 2011.
* ''[[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness]]'' (2011) A four-issue miniseries featuring Galvatron and crew, following the events in ''Infestation''. It's written by Abnett and Lanning, with art by [[Ulises Farinas]]. To be released March thru June, 2011.
* ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' (2012) An new ongoing written by [[John Barber]].
* ''[[The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye]]'' (2012) Another ongoing from the ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' team of Roberts and Roche.
* ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy]]'' (2012) A digital comic written by [[Flint Dille]].

====See also====
* [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
* [[IDW timeline]]

===''Beast Wars''===
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H Productions]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.

* ''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' (2006) A four-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.
* ''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (2007–08) A four-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' that began publication in October 2007.
* The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' (2007) profile series of the Beast Era.
====See also====
* [[Beast Wars timeline (IDW)]]

===''Evolutions''===
Intended to be a series of [[wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers. Only one has so-far been produced. (Reportedly, Hasbro has asked IDW to hold back on ''Evolutions'' as to not confuse customers looking for merchandise based on the 2007 film.){{fact}} [[Chris Ryall]] stated that with the Movie and ''Animated'' series, it is unlikely we will see any more of these series.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=3845&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Post by Chris Ryall at IDW's forums]</ref>

* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.

===Live-action film series===
* ''[[Movie Prequel|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' (2007) A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]].
* "[[Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall]]" and "[[Interlude]]" (2007) [[Target]] [[exclusive]] prequel comics for the 2007 film.
* ''[[Movie Adaptation|Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]'' (2007) A four-part comic adaptation of the film, released weekly in June 2007.
* ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'' (2008) IDW's official sequel to the 2007 film, continuing where the ''Movie Adaptation'' left off. It began in May 2008.
* ''[[Saga of the Allspark]]'' (2008) Reprinting the [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|UK Movie comics]] from Titan Magazine.
* ''[[Destiny|Transformers: Destiny]]'' (2008–2009) The 2-miniseries prequel to ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
** ''[[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]]'' (2008-2009) A 4-issue prequel to ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
** ''[[Defiance|Transformers: Defiance]]'' (2008–2009) A 4-issue prequel to ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (comic series)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (2009) A four-part comic adaptation of the film, released weekly in May and June 2009.
* ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' (2009–2010) A series of spotlights for six ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' characters.
* ''[[Nefarious|Transformers: Nefarious]]'' (2010) A 6-issue sequel to ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''.
* ''[[Transformers: Sector 7]]'' (2010-2011) A 5-issue series telling the history of Sector 7. The first prequel to ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''
* ''[[Foundation|Transformers: Foundation]]'' (2011) A 4-issue series telling the history of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] on Cybertron. Second prequel to ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''.
* ''[[Rising Storm|Transformers: Rising Storm]]'' (2011) A 4-issue series. Third prequel to ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''.
* ''[[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' (2011) A four-part comic adaptation of the film that will be released in July 2011.
** ''[[Convergence]]'' (2011) A prose story published in the adaptation's individual issues.

===''Transformers Animated''===
* ''[[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|Transformers Animated]]'' (2008) — An ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon adaptation series with screenshots from the series.
* ''[[The Arrival|Transformers Animated: The Arrival]]'' (2008) — A six-issue mini-series set in the same continuity as the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon.
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]]'' (2009) — Covers ''The Arrival'' and seasons 1 and 2 of the cartoon.
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' (2010) — Covers season 3 of the cartoon and other information.

===Reprint series===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' — Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Target: 2006|Target 2006]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: Magazine]] (2007)'' — Reprints three comics per issue from the Marvel, [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]], and IDW runs.
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Classic Transformers]]'' (2008) — Collects old [[Marvel Comics]] issues in trade paperback format, starting with [[The Transformers (issue)|Transformers #1]] and summarizing those featuring Marvel-owned characters such as [[Spider-Man]] and [[Circuit Breaker]] (until Volume 5, by which point the Marvel-owned characters are allowed).
* ''[[Best of UK: City of Fear]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Best of UK: Prey]]'' (2009)

===Others===
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' (2006) A four-issue adaptation of the original ''Transformers'' film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''; marks the film's 20th anniversary and new DVD release.
* ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Best of Don Figueroa]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Premiere Collection#Volume 1|The Transformers: The Premiere Collection, Volume 1]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' (2007) — A Complete Compendium Of Transformers Animation Models
* ''[[Balancing Act]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: The Ark II]]'' (2008) — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs
* ''[[Transformers: War Within Omnibus]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Robot Heroes (comic)|Robot Heroes]]'' (2009) — A comic based around the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] toyline.
* ''[[Premiere Collection#Volume 2|The Transformers: The Premiere Collection, Volume 2]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' (2009) — Combines the first and second volumes.
* ''[[The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology]]'' (2009) — A book theoretically chronicling the history of the Transformers Universe.
* ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' — A partial adaptation of the novel ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.
* ''[[Transformers: Prime (comic)|Transformers: Prime]]'' (2010) — Prequel to the television series.
* ''[[Best of Optimus Prime]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Megatron]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Grimlock]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Starscream]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 1]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 2]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 3]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 4]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume Five|The IDW Collection Volume 5]]'' (2011)

==Editorial policies==
[[Image:IDWBumblebeeDesignvsStyle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|One of these changes is an in-story plot point. The rest is artistic license. Can you tell which is which?]]
IDW has a somewhat unconventional editorial policy, at least as far as their ''Transformers'' titles are concerned: Whereas other companies such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] or DC often tend to dictate writers their stories, IDW takes the opposite approach and gives its writers pretty much free rein, regardless of whether it contradicts previous stories or even makes little sense by itself. What's worse, whereas [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] had enforced a rigid "house style", IDW actively encourages artists to use their own style... which appears to extend to Transformers characters' ''designs'' and even ''[[alternate mode]]s''.
*Regarding ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'', [[Simon Furman]], who had been the head writer of the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] up to that point, confirmed that that there had been no collaboration or communication between himself and ''All Hail Megatron'' writer [[Shane McCarthy]], and it was up to then IDW editor [[Denton J. Tipton]] to sort out the continuity.<ref name="furmanahm">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=5032 Simon Furman November Q&A]</ref> The results were questionable, and AHM later required a four-issue "Coda" intended to sort out apparent inconsistencies and answer open questions.
*Editor [[Andy Schmidt]] wrote ''[[The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology|Continuum]]'', the self-declared "Definitive Chronology" of the IDW Generation 1 continuity up to that point, which was chock-full of inaccuracies, blatant omissions and even ''chronological errors within the issue itself''. Schmidt revealed in an interview<ref name="tformersint">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=12679 TFormers interview with Andy Schmidt]</ref> that all of these changes were ''intentional'', in order to ''simplify'' things, because he had hoped to attract new, younger readers he didn't want to "confuse" or confront with concepts unfamiliar to them. To his credit, Schmidt formally admitted to the poor quality of ''Continuum'' five months after it had been released.<ref name="schmidtapologizes">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=175715& Continuum "apology"]</ref>
*As of ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'', recurring characters in the Generation 1 stories started getting redesigned. Depending on which artist was on a comic, several characters repeatedly alternated between Cybertronian alternate modes, [[E. J. Su|E. J. Su's]] modernized robot mode designs, entirely new designs, and almost slavish rehashes of the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]]'' [[character model|animation models]]. At the IDW forums, artist [[Guido Guidi]] stated that, regarding his work on the [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]] that followed AHM, he had been ''specifically'' asked to ''ignore the designs Don Figueroa had used in previous issues'' and "do [his] own thing", which resulted in him having to re-draw almost half of issue 9 from scratch.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192461#192461 Guido post in which he says that IDW asked him to not bother with Dons designs, and to redraw half of the issue he already made using his own preference in design.]</ref>
*Artist [[Alex Milne]] deliberately drew two background [[generic]]s that were killed as cannon fodder in ''[[The Transformers: Drift|Drift]]'' [[Drift issue 2|issue 2]] to resemble established characters from other [[franchise]]s. He ''specifically'' elaborated on this, stating that he had included them at the suggestion of a friend because they were two of the favorite characters of [[David Willis]], an outspoken critic of Milne's art.<ref name="milnewillis">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=8525&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288 Post by Alex Milne on IDW's forum]</ref> In response to this, then editor Denton J. Tipton stated that Milne had no control over which characters live or die, and that these were just generics and this was only an issue because of the "fascination with '[[canon]].'"<ref name="dentonmilne">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=205076#205076 Post by Denton Tipton on IDW's forum]</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.idwpublishing.com/ IDW Publishing]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/idw/guide.php?s=ongoing TF Archive's guide to the Ongoing ''Transformers'' comic]

==Footnotes==
<references />
[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:IDW| ]]

IDW Publishing

2011-07-26T05:43:47Z

72.225.204.231: /* G1 rebooted */

[[Image:Idw_logo.png|right|75px|Idw logo.png]]
'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[Comics|comic book]] license as of May [[2005]], following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]], at the tail-end of 2004.

IDW's flagship storyline is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted Generation 1 continuity]], which started out being written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]] and told through a succession of mini-series and one-shot [[Spotlight (comics)|''Spotlight''s]], before finally producing a monthly comic in [[2009]]. IDW has also been authorized to re-release trade paperbacks published by [[Dreamwave Productions]], such as the ''[[War and Peace]]'' mini-series and ''[[The War Within]]'' and ''[[War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages]]''. In May 2008, IDW's relationship with [[Hasbro]] proved to be quite healthy indeed as they snapped up the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' comic book license as well.

IDW mocks your nerdy belief that writers and editors should be able to remember things that happened in previous issues.

==Series published==
=== G1 rebooted ===
Initial ideas for IDW's Transformer line included a ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''-style story crossing over with the new [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]], starting ongoings in both G1 and ''Cybertron'' continuity. The G1 cast would suffer Cybertron's destruction and learn [[Unicron]]'s death had destabilized the entire [[omniverse]], forcing them to try and assemble an artifact called the 'Decepticon Matrix' in order to ''resurrect'' Unicron. This would parallel with the ''Cybertron'' plot, in which the Autobots seek out the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to revive [[Primus]], and [[Vector Prime]] would have appeared as a guide in both series. It seems that series would then have come together with the concurrent ''Cybertron'' comic as Transformers from across the [[multiverse]] were brought together for a final, epic clash.<ref>Pitch printed in ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]''</ref>

This was considered too confusing for new readers, however, and dropped for a [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|continuity reboot of ''Generation 1'']]. Furman mostly oversaw this, creating a more sophisticated universe around the familiar characters and tropes: Marvel Comics' ''Ultimate'' line was the inspiration, and Furman deliberately borrowed the more leisurely pacing of Ultimate Marvel. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSyBtqe67uk Moonbase 2m AA2010 interview]</ref>

Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presented us with an interstellar war between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake. A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.

This slow, measured storyline was eventually abandoned in an attempt to bring in more casual fans with a more G1 Cartoon-inspired revamp in ''All Hail Megatron''. This failed to have the desired effect both in terms of sales and fan-response, so ''another'' revamp was attempted with the start of ''The Transformers'' ongoing series. It has met with sharp fan criticism as well. ''(sigh)''

The general order of publications to date is as follows:

* ''[[Infiltration]]'' ([[2005]]–06) Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' ([[2006]]–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing. It went on hiatus after "[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]" while the new ongoing series was getting established, but has since returned, although at a greatly reduced pace.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Escalation (IDW)|Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc detailing a conflict with the Decepticons in [[Brasnya]] and the abduction of [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]].
* ''[[New Avengers / Transformers|New Avengers/Transformers]]'' ([[2007]]) A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and New [[Avengers]]. Though it has minimal effects on the overall universe, it was specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007) A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the Decepticon faction.
* ''[[Devastation (IDW)|Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc following up on what happened to Sunstreaker, as well as the Decepticons' battle with the [[Reaper]]s and seeds are planted for the upcoming [[Dead Universe]] arc.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' ([[2008]]) Sequel to ''Devastation''; composed of 4 ''Spotlight''s; [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Doubledealer]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. This series wraps up the events of the Dead Universe.
{{note|The sequel to ''Revelation'' at one point was to be titled '''Expansion''', but it was canceled in favor of ''All Hail Megatron''. However, Furman stated that some of the ideas from the series may pop up in other series.}}
* ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' (2008–[[2009]]) A twelve-issue maxi-series, extended to sixteen to include the ''All Hail Megatron Coda'' series. It chronicles the aftermath of the defeat of the Autobots and the Decepticon conquest of Earth. The publication schedule overlaps with ''Revelation'' and ''Maximum Dinobots''. Issues 13–16 each consist of two 11-page stories that help strengthen the flaws in ''All Hail Megatron'' and tie into the ongoing series.
* ''[[Maximum Dinobots]]'' (2008–2009) A five-issue which takes place chronologically between ''Revelation'' and ''All Hail Megatron'' (which it was published concurrently with). The series wraps up Furman's story arcs with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]], Sunstreaker, the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Skywatch]] and the [[Machination]].
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' (2009–present) An ongoing series which began in November 2009 [http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/idw/guide.php?s=ongoing]. The series is penned by [[Mike Costa]] with art on the first arc by [[Don Figueroa]]. Different artists have contributed as well.
* ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' (2009–[[2010]]) A four-issue miniseries chronicling Bumblebee's journey on Earth after the events of ''All Hail Megatron'', focusing on the conflicts and decisions 'Bee makes (sort of like a ''Spotlight''). It began in December 2009, written by [[Zander Cannon]] with art by [[Chee Yang Ong]] (the team that worked on the second story of [[All Hail Megatron issue 16|''All Hail Megatron'' #16]]).
* ''[[Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' (2010) A five-issue miniseries which began in January 2010, written by [[Nick Roche]] and [[James Roberts]] and drawn by Roche with colors by [[Josh Burcham]]. It chronicles the antics of the [[Wrecker]]s in deep space after ''AHM''.
* ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]'' (2010) A four-issue miniseries covering Ironhide, with story by Mike Costa and art by [[Casey Coller]]. It was published from May through August, 2010.
* ''[[The Transformers: Drift]]'' (2010) A four-issue miniseries that chronicles [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]'s origins as the Decepticon Deadlock to becoming an Autobot. It's written by Shane McCarthy, with art by Alex Milne and colors by Josh Perez. It was released bi-weekly in September, 2010.
* ''[[Infestation (IDW)|The Transformers: Infestation]]'' (2011) A two-issue story set within the larger ''Infestation'', a cross-over in which zombies invade multiple IDW properties. In addition to ''Transformers'', ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''Ghostbusters'' are all invaded by the cross-dimensional zombies. The Transformers segment involves the Autobots teaming up with Galvatron's crew to stop the menace. It is written by [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Andy Lanning]], with art by Nick Roche and colors by Joana Lafuente and Josh Perez. The entire series is released weekly over 10 weeks, starting in February, 2011.
* ''[[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness]]'' (2011) A four-issue miniseries featuring Galvatron and crew, following the events in ''Infestation''. It's written by Abnett and Lanning, with art by [[Ulises Farinas]]. To be released March thru June, 2011.
* ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' (2012) An new ongoing written by [[John Barber]].
* ''[[The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye]]'' (2012) Another ongoing from the ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' team of Roberts and Roche.
* ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy]]'' (2012) A digital comic written by [[Flint Dille]].

====See also====
* [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
* [[IDW timeline]]

===''Beast Wars''===
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H Productions]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.

* ''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' (2006) A four-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.
* ''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (2007–08) A four-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' that began publication in October 2007.
* The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' (2007) profile series of the Beast Era.
====See also====
* [[Beast Wars timeline (IDW)]]

===''Evolutions''===
Intended to be a series of [[wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers. Only one has so-far been produced. (Reportedly, Hasbro has asked IDW to hold back on ''Evolutions'' as to not confuse customers looking for merchandise based on the 2007 film.){{fact}} [[Chris Ryall]] stated that with the Movie and ''Animated'' series, it is unlikely we will see any more of these series.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=3845&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Post by Chris Ryall at IDW's forums]</ref>

* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.

===Live-action film series===
* ''[[Movie Prequel|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' (2007) A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]].
* "[[Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall]]" and "[[Interlude]]" (2007) [[Target]] [[exclusive]] prequel comics for the 2007 film.
* ''[[Movie Adaptation|Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]'' (2007) A four-part comic adaptation of the film, released weekly in June 2007.
* ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'' (2008) IDW's official sequel to the 2007 film, continuing where the ''Movie Adaptation'' left off. It began in May 2008.
* ''[[Saga of the Allspark]]'' (2008) Reprinting the [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|UK Movie comics]] from Titan Magazine.
* ''[[Destiny|Transformers: Destiny]]'' (2008–2009) The 2-miniseries prequel to ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
** ''[[Alliance (comic)|Transformers: Alliance]]'' (2008-2009) A 4-issue prequel to ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
** ''[[Defiance|Transformers: Defiance]]'' (2008–2009) A 4-issue prequel to ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
* ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (comic series)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (2009) A four-part comic adaptation of the film, released weekly in May and June 2009.
* ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' (2009–2010) A series of spotlights for six ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' characters.
* ''[[Nefarious|Transformers: Nefarious]]'' (2010) A 6-issue sequel to ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''.
* ''[[Transformers: Sector 7]]'' (2010-2011) A 5-issue series telling the history of Sector 7. The first prequel to ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''
* ''[[Foundation|Transformers: Foundation]]'' (2011) A 4-issue series telling the history of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] on Cybertron. Second prequel to ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''.
* ''[[Rising Storm|Transformers: Rising Storm]]'' (2011) A 4-issue series. Third prequel to ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon''.
* ''[[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' (2011) A four-part comic adaptation of the film that will be released in July 2011.
** ''[[Convergence]]'' (2011) A prose story published in the adaptation's individual issues.

===''Transformers Animated''===
* ''[[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|Transformers Animated]]'' (2008) — An ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon adaptation series with screenshots from the series.
* ''[[The Arrival|Transformers Animated: The Arrival]]'' (2008) — A six-issue mini-series set in the same continuity as the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' cartoon.
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]]'' (2009) — Covers ''The Arrival'' and seasons 1 and 2 of the cartoon.
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' (2010) — Covers season 3 of the cartoon and other information.

===Reprint series===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' — Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Target: 2006|Target 2006]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: Magazine]] (2007)'' — Reprints three comics per issue from the Marvel, [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]], and IDW runs.
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Classic Transformers]]'' (2008) — Collects old [[Marvel Comics]] issues in trade paperback format, starting with [[The Transformers (issue)|Transformers #1]] and summarizing those featuring Marvel-owned characters such as [[Spider-Man]] and [[Circuit Breaker]] (until Volume 5, by which point the Marvel-owned characters are allowed).
* ''[[Best of UK: City of Fear]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Best of UK: Prey]]'' (2009)

===Others===
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' (2006) A four-issue adaptation of the original ''Transformers'' film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''; marks the film's 20th anniversary and new DVD release.
* ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Best of Don Figueroa]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Premiere Collection#Volume 1|The Transformers: The Premiere Collection, Volume 1]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' (2007) — A Complete Compendium Of Transformers Animation Models
* ''[[Balancing Act]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Transformers: The Ark II]]'' (2008) — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs
* ''[[Transformers: War Within Omnibus]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Robot Heroes (comic)|Robot Heroes]]'' (2009) — A comic based around the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] toyline.
* ''[[Premiere Collection#Volume 2|The Transformers: The Premiere Collection, Volume 2]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Transformers: The Complete Ark]]'' (2009) — Combines the first and second volumes.
* ''[[The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology]]'' (2009) — A book theoretically chronicling the history of the Transformers Universe.
* ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' — A partial adaptation of the novel ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.
* ''[[Transformers: Prime (comic)|Transformers: Prime]]'' (2010) — Prequel to the television series.
* ''[[Best of Optimus Prime]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Megatron]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Grimlock]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Best of Starscream]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 1]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 2]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 3]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume 4]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The IDW Collection Volume Five|The IDW Collection Volume 5]]'' (2011)

==Editorial policies==
[[Image:IDWBumblebeeDesignvsStyle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|One of these changes is an in-story plot point. The rest is artistic license. Can you tell which is which?]]
IDW has a somewhat unconventional editorial policy, at least as far as their ''Transformers'' titles are concerned: Whereas other companies such as [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] or DC often tend to dictate writers their stories, IDW takes the opposite approach and gives its writers pretty much free rein, regardless of whether it contradicts previous stories or even makes little sense by itself. What's worse, whereas [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] had enforced a rigid "house style", IDW actively encourages artists to use their own style... which appears to extend to Transformers characters' ''designs'' and even ''[[alternate mode]]s''.
*Regarding ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'', [[Simon Furman]], who had been the head writer of the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] up to that point, confirmed that that there had been no collaboration or communication between himself and ''All Hail Megatron'' writer [[Shane McCarthy]], and it was up to then IDW editor [[Denton J. Tipton]] to sort out the continuity.<ref name="furmanahm">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=5032 Simon Furman November Q&A]</ref> The results were questionable, and AHM later required a four-issue "Coda" intended to sort out apparent inconsistencies and answer open questions.
*Editor [[Andy Schmidt]] wrote ''[[The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology|Continuum]]'', the self-declared "Definitive Chronology" of the IDW Generation 1 continuity up to that point, which was chock-full of inaccuracies, blatant omissions and even ''chronological errors within the issue itself''. Schmidt revealed in an interview<ref name="tformersint">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=12679 TFormers interview with Andy Schmidt]</ref> that all of these changes were ''intentional'', in order to ''simplify'' things, because he had hoped to attract new, younger readers he didn't want to "confuse" or confront with concepts unfamiliar to them. To his credit, Schmidt formally admitted to the poor quality of ''Continuum'' five months after it had been released.<ref name="schmidtapologizes">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=175715& Continuum "apology"]</ref>
*As of ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'', recurring characters in the Generation 1 stories started getting redesigned. Depending on which artist was on a comic, several characters repeatedly alternated between Cybertronian alternate modes, [[E. J. Su|E. J. Su's]] modernized robot mode designs, entirely new designs, and almost slavish rehashes of the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1]]'' [[character model|animation models]]. At the IDW forums, artist [[Guido Guidi]] stated that, regarding his work on the [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]] that followed AHM, he had been ''specifically'' asked to ''ignore the designs Don Figueroa had used in previous issues'' and "do [his] own thing", which resulted in him having to re-draw almost half of issue 9 from scratch.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192461#192461 Guido post in which he says that IDW asked him to not bother with Dons designs, and to redraw half of the issue he already made using his own preference in design.]</ref>
*Artist [[Alex Milne]] deliberately drew two background [[generic]]s that were killed as cannon fodder in ''[[The Transformers: Drift|Drift]]'' [[Drift issue 2|issue 2]] to resemble established characters from other [[franchise]]s. He ''specifically'' elaborated on this, stating that he had included them at the suggestion of a friend because they were two of the favorite characters of [[David Willis]], an outspoken critic of Milne's art.<ref name="milnewillis">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=8525&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288 Post by Alex Milne on IDW's forum]</ref> In response to this, then editor Denton J. Tipton stated that Milne had no control over which characters live or die, and that these were just generics and this was only an issue because of the "fascination with '[[canon]].'"<ref name="dentonmilne">[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=205076#205076 Post by Denton Tipton on IDW's forum]</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.idwpublishing.com/ IDW Publishing]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/idw/guide.php?s=ongoing TF Archive's guide to the Ongoing ''Transformers'' comic]

==Footnotes==
<references />
[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:IDW| ]]

Partners (Prime)

2011-07-24T02:30:23Z

72.225.204.231: DAMMIT, people, it's spelled "R-O-G-U-E".

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'''The team is surprised to learn that Starscream wants to become an Autobot.'''

==Synopsis==

==Featured characters==
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*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (7)
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (9)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (10)
*[[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]] (11, flashback)
*[[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]] (12, flashback)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (3)
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Airachnid]] (5)

|c3=

|c4=

}}

==Quotes==
"I have been a fool. Made mistakes. Monumental ones. I now realize I was never destined to be leader, or even an equal partner. And, I am at peace with that. I have gained a clear understanding of my place in the universe. Of who I am. Of who I was always meant to be. STARSCREAM: second in command, humble servant to Lord Megatron. Thank you for listening, Soundwave."
:—'''Starscream''' speaks before '''Soundwave'''. Like talking to a brick wall.

"Hey partner, heck of a view you got up here. If there's even a small chance your spark is out there listening, well, we could really use you Cliff. Seems like everyday a new Decepticon arrives on the scene. We're outnumbered and outgunned. Yeah, I know what you'd say, "Sounds like a fair fight", and if that's the world we live in, so be it. I just want you to know, I haven't given up. I'm going to find the Con who took you from us."
:—'''Arcee''' visiting '''Cliffjumper's''' grave, and foreshadowing all at the same time. Multi-tasking.

"Oh you would do well to respect me, Airachinid. Before I joined Megatron, I was Air Commander of a squadron of Energon Seekers." 
"On Cybertron, and how many eons ago was that?"
:—'''Starscream''' tries to be hot, and gets burned by '''Airachnid'''

"Who were you talking about?" 
"No one, who were you talking about?" 
"Tailgate." 
"Ah....who's Tailgate?" 
"You were the one. You extinguished Cliffjumper!"
:—'''Starscream''' lets the cat out of the bag to '''Arcee'''

"Freeze!"
:—'''Airachnid''', a bug with a pun.

"You're tougher to scrap than your former partner, at least the one I scrapped. Was Tailgate weak like Cliffjumper?" 
"Just keep talking Starscream."
:—'''Arcee''' asks the one thing '''Starscream''' does best.

"I have been a fool. Made mistakes. Monumental ones. But I have gained a clear understanding of my place in the universe. Of who I am. Starscream: aligned with no side; servant, to no one."
:—'''Starscream''' goes rogue on us [[Starscream (G1)|once]] [[Starscream (Animated)|again]].

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===

===Continuity errors===

===Continuity notes===
*Starscream recalls how he did away with Cliffjumper in "[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]". And gloats about it too.
*Arcee confirms Megatron's attempt to kill Starscream from "[[Rock Bottom]]".
*Tailgate's death is brought up. His death was originally shown via flashback in "[[Predatory]]".

===Transformers references===
*Starscream claims he used to be the leader of [[energon (fuel)|Energon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. "Energon Seeker" is the [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]] chassis used by Starscream in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]] game.
*Starscream also gives his previous rank as "Air Commander", a title used by the [[Starscream (G1)|first Starscream]].
*The [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] is a weapon previously used by Decepticons, as well as the name for the [[The Immobilizer|episode]] it is featured in.
*The Immobilizer's effects are similar to that of [[Slo-Mo| Slo-mo's]] Allspark timepiece. [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] stopped that weapon too.
*Another [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] attempted to become an Autobot. He lasted more than one episode.
*This also isn't the first time a [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] has decided to abandon both factions entirely.
*Bulkhead sarcastically refers to [[The Fallen]].

===Foreign dubbing===

===Real-world references===
*"Be still, my beating [[Spark]]" is a variation of the human phrase "Be still, my beating heart", which is most often recited after seeing one's romantic interest.

===Trivia===
*This episode was dedicated to Captain H. L. "Larry" Cullen, [[Peter Cullen]]'s older brother, who served as a United States Marine in Vietnam and was the primary inspiration for Optimus Prime's voice.
*Soundwave is a very good listener.
*This is the first episode to not feature, or even include, humans.

==Home video releases==

==External links==

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Partners (Prime)

2011-07-24T00:13:38Z

72.225.204.231: /* Transformers references */

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'''The team is surprised to learn that Starscream wants to become an Autobot.'''

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==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===

===Continuity errors===

===Transformers references===
*Starscream claims he used to be the leader of [[energon]] [[Seekers]]. "Energon Seeker" is the [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]] chassis used by Starscream in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]] game.
*The [[Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] is a weapon used by Decepticons, as well as a name for the [[The Immobilizer|episode]] it is featured in.
*Another [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] attempted to become an Autobot once. He lasted more then one episode though.
*Bulkhead sarcastically refers to [[The Fallen]].
*Starscream recalls how he did away with Cliffjumper in "[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]". And gloats about it too.
*Arcee confirms Megatron's attempt to kill Starscream from "[[Rock Bottom]]".

===Foreign dubbing===

===Real-world references===

===Trivia===
*This episode was dedicated to Captain H. L. Larry Cullen, [[Peter Cullen]]'s older brother, who served in Vietnam and was the primary inspiration for Optimus Prime's voice.
*Soundwave is a very good listener.

==Home video releases==

==External links==

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Partners (Prime)

2011-07-24T00:03:37Z

72.225.204.231: /* Trivia */

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'''The team is surprised to learn that Starscream wants to become an Autobot.'''

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==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Animation or technical errors===

===Continuity errors===

===Transformers references===
*Starscream claims he used to be the leader of [[energon]] [[Seekers]]. "Energon Seeker" is the [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]] chassis used by Starscream in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]] game.
*Bulkhead sarcastically refers to [[The Fallen]].

===Foreign dubbing===

===Real-world references===

===Trivia===
*This episode was dedicated to Captain H. L. Larry Cullen, [[Peter Cullen]]'s older brother, who served in Vietnam and was the primary inspiration for Optimus Prime's voice.

==Home video releases==

==External links==

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Wheeljack (Movie)

2011-07-23T06:17:59Z

72.225.204.231: /* Deluxe Class toys */

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{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}
:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] continuity family. He is sometimes referred to as '''Que'''.''
[[Image:DOTM trailer wheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|With this look and those guns, he could give [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] a run for his money.]]
'''Wheeljack''' will hook you up with all the latest stuff. He resembles a certain famous [[Albert Einstein|scientist]] too!

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' prequel comics===
[[Image: Foundation1_wheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, but what you have done for us ''lately''?]]
Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Wheeljack was one of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s followers. He was a crucial figure in the culmination of Sentinel Prime's plan to save the dying planet: While Sentinel's other pupils held off an attack by the heretic [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], Wheeljack's technical skills went to work creating a device that, once linked to the AllSpark, warped time and space, teleporting a sun into Cybertronian space. The sun's energy revitalized the [[AllSpark]], bringing life and energy back to Cybertron, and Wheeljack calmly remarked that, wouldn't you know it, it seemed they'd only gone and saved the world. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Soon after, Wheeljack stood by Sentinel Prime's side when he addressed the collective populace of the planet on [[Unification Day]], announcing the new direction for the revitalized Cybertron. The world was to be governed by a [[Science Division]] led by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] under [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command; naturally, Wheeljack elected to join the former.{{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

Years later, Wheeljack was with Sentinel Prime and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] at one of the division's archaeological digs when they came under attack from Megatron's forces, which he had rechristened "[[Decepticon]]s" with the intent of seizing control of the planet. Optimus—now Optimus ''Prime''—rallied those who opposed Megatron under him as the [[Autobot]]s, Wheeljack included. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}

As the war worsened, Sentinel Prime presented the Autobots with a mysterious "torch" he had invented that would somehow end the war. An Autobot strike team under Optimus assault [[Simfur]] in order to activate the torch by bringing it into contact with the AllSpark, while Wheeljack stayed by Sentinel's side, awaiting its return and preparing to depart aboard the two great [[Ark (disambiguation)|Arks]] the Autobots had built. Elita-One soon arrived with the active torch, at which point Sentinel ordered a reluctant Wheeljack to take the first [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] and collected the other Autobots from their base in [[Tyger Pax]], while Sentinel himself took the torch and went to pick up Optimus's team aboard his own [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. Consequently, Sentinel's Ark and all aboard were apparently destroyed by the Decepticons upon arrival. Furious at the death of his mentor, Optimus Prime enacted a new plan: while he kept Megatron busy, Wheeljack took the rest of the Autobots and attacked Simfur again, overwhelming the weakened Decepticons there and capturing the AllSpark. The cube was removed from the machine Wheeljack had invented, which caused Cybertron's sun to disappear. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

Thousands of years later, Wheeljack joined Optimus Prime on Earth at some point after 2009, alongside [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. The pair joined [[NEST]], and were assigned to a unit stationed in [[Washington, D.C.]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} This put them closest to the action when a huge Decepticon battalion attacked [[Sam Witwicky]]'s school in [[Philadelphia]], and they arrived just in time to help [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] fight off the villains. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}} Wheeljack generated a powerful [[force field]] to shield Sam and other human bystanders as they ran from the battle, {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3}} and the pair helped hold the line until Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. Observing that the Decepticons were attempting to flee, Prime ordered Wheeljack to extend his force field in order to keep them from escaping, but before the scientist could comply, the merciless [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] descended onto the battlefield and grievously damaged Wheeljack with a powerful blast. Luckily, Wheeljack remained just functional enough to complete his recalibration, trapping Shockwave inside his force field with a very unhappy Optimus Prime. After Prime defeated Shockwave, [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] examined Wheeljack's broken body and reported that he could be repaired, though he probably wouldn't be "quite the same". {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4}}
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===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[George Coe]] (English), [[Guillermo Coria]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Giorgio Lopez]] (Italian)
{{spoiler|Dark of the Moon (film)|when=July 29, 2011}}

Que, disguised as a blue Mercedes-Benz E550, posed as an escort to the prime minister’s vehicle to cross the [[Iran]]ian border. Once there, he, Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Dino investigated and destroyed an illegal nuclear facility.

At NEST’s new base of operations in Washington, D.C., Que provided weapons-specialist Ironhide with a weapons upgrade, supplying him with two powerful rifles. When National Intelligence Director [[Charlotte Mearing]] arrived, he politely introduced himself and informed them about Optimus Prime’s upset mood. He stood in the background with his fellow Autobots and observed Optimus berate the government officials for keeping the wreckage of the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' a secret from the Autobots.

When the Autobots were exiled from Earth by the government, Que boarded the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'' alongside his fellow Autobots. However, after launch, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] attacked the ''Xantium'' from space and it exploded.

Secretly, the Autobots had suspected treachery, and hid inside one of their shuttle's fuel pods which had detached shortly before Starscream's attack. Que arrived alongside his comrades as a member of Optimus Prime’s strike team into the midst of the Decepticon-occupied [[Chicago]]. Que provided the humans with several new anti-Decepticon weapons that he had constructed that, as he put it, “kick ass.” Later on, when several Autobots were overwhelmed and captured, he was taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino and Ratchet. At [[Dylan Gould]]'s prodding, [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] decided to make trophies of the prisoners, starting with Que. Despite Que’s pleas for mercy, he was shot by a Decepticon protoform before being swiftly finished off by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. His death left Bumblebee distraught, mourning his lost friend. But Bumblebee soon avenged his fallen friend by killing Soundwave. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
Wheeljack upgraded [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] so that he could store the data of and, thus, adopt multiple vehicle forms. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
[[Image:Wheeljack movie psp.jpg|180px|thumb|right]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Erik Passoja]]

Wheeljack arrived on [[Earth]] some time after [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and his team, apparently at the same time as [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. At that time, the Autobots were coming under attack from an army of Decepticon drones, and Wheeljack was able to concoct a virus that would send the drones back into sleep mode. [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] and [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] were charged with transmitting the virus to an orbiting satellite, broadcasting it to all the drones simultaneously. Although they succeeded, Wheeljack was left with the unfortunate task of relaying to Optimus Prime that Hound had died in the process.

A little later, Wheeljack accompanied the Autobots on their mission to the [[Hoover Dam]], and was seen escaping the complex when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jamie Alcroft]]

====Xbox 360/PS3====

Wheeljack aided his Autobot comrades from behind the scenes, arming them with newer, more potent weaponry almost as soon as he was done building them. He had NEST forces deliver one of these new weapons to Ironhide as the latter was battling the Decepticons in Detroit. The gun Wheeljack sent him enabled Ironhide to destroy Mixmaster's shields, leaving the Decepticon vulnerable.

Soundwave later infiltrated an old Sector Seven base that was evidently used as a workshop by Wheeljack to develop new MechTech weapons. Unfortunately, Soundwave managed to destroy the base and the MechTech with it, while what few weapons were already en route to Optimus Prime were intercepted by Starscream.

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Deluxe Class toys====
*'''Wheeljack''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Hand Saw
: Wheeljack transforms into a blue Mercedes Benz E550. He comes with a MechTech Blaster, which turns into a Circular Saw.

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==Notes==
* Wheeljack's onscreen name "Que" is most likely a nod to the famous ''[[Wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'' character [[wikipedia:Q (James Bond)| Q]], who similarily provided his allies with equipment and gadgets.

* His head design in ''Dark of the Moon'' is an homage to [[Albert Einstein]].

* An early working name for him was '''Steeljaw''', and his head was considered to be based on [[Wikipedia:Christopher Lloyd|Christopher Lloyd's]] [[Wikipedia:Emmett Brown|Doc Brown]] from the [[Wikipedia:Back to the Future trilogy|''Back to the Future'' movies]] rather than Einstein.<ref name="wburt">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=8388 Wesley Burt DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Numerous adaptations of Dark of the Moon (such as the [[Dark of the Moon (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel|junior novelization]]) illustrated that during the Autobot capture in Chicago, it was Dino/Mirage who was executed by Soundwave. However this was changed in the movie to Que/Wheeljack being killed instead while Dino/Mirage survived the battle.

==Footnotes==
<references/>
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Scientists]]

Air Raid (Movie)

2011-07-23T05:22:45Z

72.225.204.231: /* Dark of the Moon */

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{{disambig3|Air Raid}}
:''Air Raid is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 AirRaid Smokescreen die.jpg|right|350px|thumb|I can breathe in space with a gaping hole in my chest.]]
Criminals. They are a superstitious, cowardly lot, and '''Air Raid''' has zero tolerance for them. He believes that respect for the law is a defining characteristic of sentient beings, separating them from non-living [[Drone|drones]], and is disgusted by the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]' disregard for the laws of their own [[Cybertron (planet)|home planet]].

Air Raid has dedicated his life to tracking down the worst of them, spending centuries pursuing them all throughout the galaxy, and he intends to keep this up until every single one has been brought to justice.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 AirRaid vehicle.jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[Furmanism|Like some vast, khaki bird...]]]]

Many years ago, Air Raid was a member of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Science Division]] under [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]. After a [[The Fallen|strange relic]] was uncovered and aliens from the [[Eshems Nebula]] attacked, [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]] declared a military dictatorship, demanding the full cooperation of the entire population. Air Raid was one of those who heeded Optimus' plea for them to not abandon their society's ancient traditions and beliefs. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} After Optimus ''Prime'' and his followers were declared traitors, civil war erupted across the planet. Air Raid joined Optimus Prime's Autobots and led aerial missions against the [[Decepticon]] fliers. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

Years later, following the defeat of Megatron on [[Earth]], Air Raid was part of a small Autobot unit led by [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] that tracked [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], now the leader of the Decepticons, to his base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} Air Raid took to the skies in the ensuing assault, but was shot down by [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] attempted to evacuate his badly damaged comrade, but they were both blown to oblivion by Starscream. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Rick Wasserman]]

====(Xbox 360/PS3)====
[[Image:DOTMxbox-Aerialbots.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Air Raid is that guy on the right who's basically Spawn.]]
[[Stratosphere]] was tasked with carrying home early [[MechTech]] samples for safekeeping and was intercepted by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], who was ordered to destroy it. Thankfully, Stratosphere was escorted by the [[Aerialbot (ROTF)|Aerialbots]], and when Starscream had proven too potent a threat, the Aerialbots [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]], [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]], and Air Raid exited Stratosphere's cargo area to battle Starscream. Unfortunately, after a lengthy dogfight, all three Aerialbots were defeated. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie2007 AirRaid toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Well, he can blend into the skies over Los Angeles, at least.]]
*'''Air Raid''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Acccessories:'' Cannon, jet boosters (all combine to form a spear)

: Part of the third wave of [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] Scouts, Air Raid is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic starfighter. He comes with multiple accessories that can attach to his jet mode for rocket-boosters and an under-slung cannon. In robot mode, these parts re-assemble to form a giant spear, although if preference desires, you can leave them separated and have the spear handle as a hand-held rifle, with the head split in half and clipped to his wrists. Fittingly enough, he has an Automorph gimmick on his chest and head, where rotating the chestplate into position would likewise rotate the head.

: This mold was also used to make his fellow movieverse Autobot [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]]. It was also used as the basis for the non-transforming ''[[Attacktix]]'' Decepticon piece [[Thrust (Attacktix)|Thrust]], as well as the CGI models for [[Backslash]] and pre-beast [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]".

: In 2009, a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this toy was released in the [[Walmart]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] exclusive [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] "War of the Waves" two-pack as a ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]''-based [[character]] also named [[Air Raid (Universe 2008)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetAirRaid/airraid.htm More info on Target Scout Air Raid at TFU.info]''
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:Universe2008 AirRaid.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm the long ARM of the law, if you catch my drift."]]
*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 dual-barrel cannons, connector piece, Autobot-type [[energon star]]

:Available only as a component of [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]], Air Raid is a dark grey and black redeco of the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]/[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] mold, transforming into a small, futuristic fighter resembling an F-22 Raptor. He can also form a leg or arm to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left leg to Superion. He comes with two double-barreled guns and a connector piece, which can form hand-held weapons as well as become a footplate or "hand" for his combined mode, plus a blue "super energon" Autobot-style energon star that fits over his [[spark crystal]]. His mold was retooled to round out the nosecone, and does not attach as tightly as previous uses of the mold, or as well as his pack-in teammates.

:Air Raid shares his mold with fellow Superion pack-mate [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Airazor (Universe)|Airazor]]. Air Raid's deco is identical to the ''Universe'' [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] component [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/AirRaid/airraid.htm More information on Air Raid at TFU.info]''
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===Dark of the Moon===
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_AirRaid.jpg|thumb|300px|He's in one bloody comic years ago, and he never ''stops'' milking that to try and get money from fans! ]]
*'''Air Raid''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA12'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Shot Cannon

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Air Raid is a redeco and slight [[retool]] of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Thrust (ROTF)|Thrust]], adding [[MechTech]] ports to his arm/top of the jet and the undersides of his wings. He transforms into approximation of an [[Wikipedia:F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II/Joint Strike Fighter]] and has a non-firing cannon with rotating barrel on his right arm, activated by a gear-wheel embedded in his forearm. His [[Mech Alive]] gimmick is located in his upper arms; turning his forearms makes the machinery inside his biceps turn in time. Air Raid's MechTech Blaster weapon is a retool of [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]]'s, replacing the claws with two halves of a barrel, which form the "Shot Cannon". Thus far, this toy is only available in Japan.

:Air Raid comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. [[TakaraTomy]]'s stock photos of Air Raid (shown on this page) don't show the MechTech ports under his wings.

:The original version of this mold was first used for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]].
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*'''Air Raid''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accesories:'' MechTech Radar Dome/Blaster
: A brand new mold, Air Raid now transforms into a green AEW&C Boeing E-767. His radar dome can be detached and held as a shield in robot mode, and turns into a blaster.

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==Notes==
*If this article seems haphazard, it's no coincidence. Five apparently different movie continuity jet Autobots named Air Raid were created over the years by multiple different parties. The Transformers Wiki has elected to assume they are all the same character for simplicity and hilarity.

* Much like many other Target-exclusive Scouts, Air Raid's only faction marking (aside from his [[spark crystal]] and molded but unpainted Autobot emblems) is a [[Sector Seven]] logo. How he could ''possibly'' hide in their motor pool is a mystery. Perhaps he used a [[scanning|scan]] of [[Ghost 1]].

* Oddly, the [[stock photography|toy packaging photo]] on ''Transformers'' Air Raid appears to be a redeco of [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]]'s ''concept model'', keeping the original's "toes". Considering that redeco concept models are usually unpackaged figures that are then hand-painted to show the new design, they probably grabbed some early-production toys, or even the original model, by mistake.

* Air Raid's ''Dark of the Moon'' video game body is a reuse of the [[Seeker Warrior]]s from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game.

* The [[bio]] for TakaraTomy's exclusive Air Raid redeco of ''Revenge'' Thrust parses his name as "Airlaid", despite the rest of the packaging rendering it correctly. boom boom SEXY TIME

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Air Raid''' (エアレイド ''Ea Reido'')

[[Category:Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Sector Seven]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Mudflap (ROTF)

2011-07-23T02:29:51Z

72.225.204.231: /* IDW Revenge of the Fallen comics */

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{{disambig3|Mudflap}}
:''Mudflap is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].

[[Image:ROTF_Mudflap_promo.jpg|thumb|350px|Despite appearances, his chest is not someone's face.]]

The goofy-looking '''Mudflap''' and his [[The Twins|twin]] [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] are a result of a split spark, and share a close bond accordingly. Mudflap is hyperactive, noisy, argumentative, and eager... not that different from his brother. He's so desperate to impress that he comes off as having the robot equivalent of ADHD. <ref>[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|The Movie Universe]]</ref> When they're not trying to outdo each other in crazy, daredevil antics, the twins are usually bickering with each other over anything. Like Skids, he possesses hyper-reactive optical imaging scanners, making him able to process tactical information faster than any other Transformer (except Skids).<ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.1|Skids Profile, Transformers #1 (Titan, Vol.2)]]</ref> As irritated as Mudflap gets from Skids' vocal one-upmanship, he realizes that they actually work best as a team.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Hasbro Mudflap Battle Bio]</ref>

Each twin can transform into smaller, separate vehicles or combine into a single, more durable alternate mode, <ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.1|Skids Profile, Transformers #1 (Titan, Vol.2)]]—greatly expanded from his ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe|The Movie Universe]]'' bio</ref> but whether they can combine similarly into a larger robot mode remains to be seen. Upon first arriving on [[Earth]], Mudflap and his brother took the form of a beat-up old ice cream truck, but he later [[Scanning|scanned]] a Chevy Trax for a disguise, and, sometime after that, a Chevrolet Spark. That being said, it's unlikely the twins will keep an alt-mode for long.

{{bigquote|Nobody messes with the twins!|Mudflap while doing damage to [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]|''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===
[[Image:Titan2-1_Mudflap.jpg|left|thumb|Quick! We have to get to auditions before the cool characters!]]

Sometimes, he has a small forcefield in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

Mudflap first met [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] when they were about to be thrown into a [[smelting pool]]. It was fun! {{Storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.2|Dogfight!}}

Mudflap and Skids happily stayed on Cybertron, going through intensive training (which ''totally'' wasn't goofing off) and having extreme-sports contests. Neither wanted to leave their homeworld, and they were the only Transformers on it until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] turned up with [[Purple generic drones|a Decepticon army]]. When they heard him mention a [[Star harvester|star harvester]], Mudflap said they should tell someone...but was a bit upset to find out the fastest way to do that would be to leave Cybertron and tell the Autobots in person.

The decision was made for them when the Decepticons attacked. Mudflap took some hits, causing Skids to obliterate the Decepticons responsible, but for the most part, their training paid off. However, he realised they were running out of places to run, so he followed his brother in leaving the plane, with only one course of action remaining: follow the message [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] had beamed into space and head for [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.1|Training Day}}

The twins made it to Earth soon, crash-landing in Toronto, Canada. On the way in, Mudflap hit a [[Wikipedia: CN Tower|big tower]], and was a bit guilty since he knew how these primitive luddite humans still needed radio waves (the saps). They swam their way to Ball's Falls, where they picked up Earth alternate modes and, Mudflap taking charge, set out to try and find local Autobots and warn them about the star harvester.

Driving along the wrong side of the Interstate, the twins were attacked by the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]] [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]], who pursued them across open countryside, trying to kill them on Starscream's orders. Mudflap transformed and blinded the old Decepticon with a fistful of dirt, which bought the twins some time to find cover. However, the airborne enemy kept up with the twins, and Mudflap lost a chance at cover when he ran back to save his brother. Luckily they were saved by Bumblebee, who attacked and forced Ransack to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.2|Dogfight!}}

[[Image:Titan2-3_Mudflap_face.jpg|right|thumb|Sorry, [[Jon Davis-Hunt|Jon]], at some point you have to draw their ugly mugs.]]

Now living at [[NEST]]'s Californian base with Bumblebee as their minder, Skids and Mudflap repeatedly asked to deliver their info to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]—and only Optimus, much to [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide's]] annoyance. He was more annoyed when they ambushed him to get to Optimus...who, as it turns out, was away on a need-to-know mission anyway.

After this defeat, and with Ironhide having bluntly told them nobody believed them, they desperately asked to join in a NEST op in [[Las Vegas]]...getting turned down, because they were too crap to get involved. Mudflap almost called their superior a very rude word over this, and after the team had left, he decided they should go to Vegas ''anyway'' to show Ironhide just what they could do! What they could do, it turned out, was screw up a successful mission by freeing [[Grindor (ROTF)|a captured Decepticon]] by trying to "shoot him down". Mudflap was left mortified. Ironhide, recognising what they were trying to do, told him that maybe they could work on training the twins not to jump in without looking, and that the trick was to learn from mistakes. The twins claimed they'd try. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.3|Learning Curve}}

They soon wished they hadn't, as they were condemned to NEST's [[United Kingdom|Orkney Islands]] base for days of sim-com (simulated combat) training under [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]. Mudflap agreed with Skids' theory that this was an excuse to keep them away from Optimus, and the whole situation got on his nerves. They both protested to Sideswipe that they could handle Decepticons. Him pointing out their failure with Grindor shut them up. However, the training was interrupted when [[Ravage (ROTF)|a huge metal cat monster]] broke into the base, KOed Sideswipe, and tried to eat the twins!

[[Image:Titan4_Mudflapravage.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]

They transformed and fled, with all attempts at holding it off failing. Mudflap hit on a plan of trapping the creature in the sim-com room and letting the drones shoot it down. He pulled this off, using himself as bait; in the process, he received a communication from [[Soundwave (ROTF)|the monster's master]], who demanded to know what the twins knew about some lost and fallen guy. Mudflap briefly wondered who this dude was, then shrugged and just sprang the trap on Ravage.

With that done, the twins tried to fill in the revived Sideswipe... except the creature had gone, leaving their instructor with the view that ''they'd'' knocked him out in revenge for their training. Between that and Grindor, he thought they were up to something... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.4|New Tricks}}

[[Image:Titan2-5_twinsHEstartedit.jpg|right|thumb|Even the ''characters'' [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Notes|shift the blame]] over who came up with their dialogue!]]

The twins were later taken to Diego Garcia, and ecstatic to learn Optimus was coming there! Okay, he's only dropping a prisoner off, he's not here to see them and knows nothing about their story, but they ignored all that and drove off when Sideswipe wasn't looking so they could greet the leader. Mudflap squeed over how Optimus would be so proud with ''his'' work! Skids picked up on that and accused his brother of trying to steal the glory, and soon the two of them were having a big fight and slagging match...

And so their first meeting with Optimus Prime was to be yelled at for conduct unbecoming of an Autobot warrior. (See the pic to the side to find out how ''that'' went.)

That was when [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] made his attack, blasting at the distracted Prime and moving to free the prisoner [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. Mudflap swiftly grabbed a weapon to stop this escape, but Sideways snatched it from his hands and used it himself to cover his retreat. Sideswipe, watching from a distance, believed Mudflap had ''given'' over the weapon, and convinced Prime that the twins were traitors: they must have helped Scorponok get here and now assisted him in his mission, on top of freeing Grindor and attacking him! Mudflap and Skids protested they were being set up because they knew too much, but it fell on deaf ears as they were taken into custody... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}

[[Image:Titan2-6_aimedatyourheart.jpg|left|thumb|Heart, head, near enough...]]

Following this, the decision was made to exile the twins into orbit. Mudflap and his brother moaned that they should've just ignored the Fallen, but help was at hand... from the Decepticons? Mudflap angrily told [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Decepticon agent Wheelie]] that they didn't ''want'' to be freed by ''him'', but the complaint fell on deaf ears: now the twins looked like even ''bigger'' traitors. The two went underground to clear their names, and hit on the foolproof plan of abducting [[Sam Witwicky]] from his house and pleading with him to tell their story to Optimus. All this did was cause Bumblebee to launch an attack to rescue Sam. Mudflap pleaded with the angry Bumblebee that they weren't traitors, that they had vital info...

...and then [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] gunned down the scout and offered the twins sanctuary in the Decepticons. Nowhere else to go, Mudflap took Soundwave's hand and said he'd never liked Earth anyway... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.6|Outlaw Blues}}

[[Image:Titan_deceptitwins.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"No offence, Sideways, but you're a boring, stupid, unimportant waste of metal and your mum hates you."]]

Once in the Decepticons, he had fun dissing all the other members as being losers and getting on ''everyone's'' nerve, before Soundwave finally sent them on a mission to bring in a rogue member. Once on Earth again, he was genuinely surprised to find out Skids was only ''pretending'' to defect; his annoyed brother explained the plan was that, since Soundwave would send a minder to watch them, they could ambush their minder and have a prisoner to give to the Autobots.

The rogue member turned out to be Ransack, and Mudflap helped Skids lie to him that the Fallen had sent them. Talking instead of fighting? That annoyed ''both'' of their minders, and they came under attack by Grindor and Sideways! Mudflap was ordered after Sideways, and engaged him in a game of chicken; the Decepticon blinked first and crashed into a tree. He thought this was enough, but Skids was determined that they'd now take the fight to Soundwave himself! (Mudflap's considered response was "YOWZA!") {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.7|Turnabout}}

[[Image:Titan2-8_twinsanywaytowelcome.jpg|left|thumb|350px|]]

Upon returning to the Phobos base, Mudflap was consulted about having a plan of attack. He decided why bother having plans ''now'', just attack! The twins stormed the base, and Mudflap was able to defeat Ravage by ducking the beast's attacks and planting an electrical bomb on him. However, this success was quickly undone and Mudflap found himself about to be killed by Starscream... but the battle gave Ransack an opening to shoot the Seeker in the back and escape, causing the other Decepticons to chase after him! The twins had ''no'' idea what ''that'' was all about... but this was just a short respite, as the twins discovered just what that army massing on Cybertron had been planning: to arrive at the Phobos base en route to Earth...

The twins stood ready to make their last stand, and Mudflap prepared to take down as many drones as possible... when Optimus arrived with the other Autobots! The twins had been tracked to Phobos and to their shock, the other Autobots had realised they weren't traitors and were even apologising! And with all the street cred of uncovering the Phobos base, the twins were welcomed to the Autobots' Earth division. Skids briefly wondered if they should mention "the ''Fa-''" again, but Mudflap told him they were ''never'' mentioning ''that'' bloody thing again. Whatever happened, [[#Revenge of the Fallen movie|would happen]]... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.8|Back-to-Back}}
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===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Tales_of_the_Fallen_Issue_6_Twins.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]
After hearing Optimus Prime's call into space for all Autobots, Skids and Mudflap were captured by the Decepticons [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] and [[Flatline]] just before reaching Earth. Seeking to perfect some new medical experiments, Flatline tried to forcibly reprogram the brothers' processors, but only succeeded in leaving them addled and confused. Another of Flatline's experiments, the tri-fold biker named [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], helped Skids and Mudflap escape. They picked up a ship and made their trek the rest of the way to Earth. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}}

[[Image:Alliance04 icecreamtruck.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mudflap is the one in back.]]
Skids and Mudflap followed Optimus Prime's message to [[Earth]] and arrived on the planet at the same time as [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. They both chose the [[combiner|combined]] form of an old, beat-up ice cream truck. The newly arrived Autobots joined the human-Transformer military alliance [[NEST]] and began training in earnest at [[Diego Garcia]], but soon had to be deployed to [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Reno Wilson]] (English), [[Gerald Schaale]] (German), [[Yōhei Tadano]] (Japanese), [[Davide Lepore]] (Italian), [[Moisés Ivan Mora]] (Latin American-Spanish)

[[Image:ROTF-icecreamtruck.jpg|thumb|right|250px|ICE CREAM!... ICE CREAM!... I'm all out of ICE CREAM!...]]

The twins were first into action for NEST's mission to Shanghai, slowly trundling through the city streets in their ice-cream truck mode and taunting Decepticons in the area to show themselves. Two Decepticons soon did: [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] and [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. At NEST's orders, the twins went after the smaller foe and, working with Arcee, managed to herd him into an alleyway. However, their slow, ungainly choice of alternate mode left them unable to keep up with Sideways. While Arcee leapt through a building to pursue the Decepticon, the twins tried to go around the building to catch him. However, the twins inadvertently split apart from one another when they rounded the corner too sharply, thus taking them out of the chase. Mudflap took the blame for the crash, but Skids still berated (and smacked) Mudflap for his failure.
[[Image:ROTF Twins truck robot modes.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ben and Jerry?]]
Upon arrival to Diego Garcia and NEST headquarters, the twins were given new, individual alternate forms to make sure another incident like that never happened. Mudflap wanted the Chevy Beat as a vehicle form, but after a brief wrestling match with his brother, he was relegated to the form of the [[wikipedia: Chevy Trax|Chevrolet Trax]].

Later, the twins, along with the other NEST-allied Autobots, were dispatched to look for [[Sam Witwicky]] when Decepticons were detected heading towards his college. After [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was killed by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the twins helped the Autobot force fight off the Decepticon leader and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], allowing Sam, [[Leo Spitz]], [[Mikaela Banes]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] to make good their escape. Skids and Mudflap met up with Bumblebee and the humans, and together they fled to a remote location. After the twins teased Leo for a while for his panic attack, Sam inquired whether one of them could interpret the Cybertronic symbols with which he had become obsessed. The twins claimed that they couldn't read the ancient Language of the Primes and weren't much into reading, anyway.

[[Image:ROTF_movie_SkidsMudflap_bigmother.jpg|thumb|right|250px|And this is us when we traveled to...hey, Skids, where did we go again?]]

With the help of the Decepticon [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and former [[Sector Seven]] agent [[Seymour Simmons]], the group made their way to the Smithsonian, where the humans reactivated the venerable ex-Decepticon [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]. He teleported them all to [[Egypt]] before telling them the tale of the original [[Dynasty of Primes|Primes]], the [[star harvester]], which had the potential to destroy all life on Earth, and finally, the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the key to activating the harvester and possibly the only thing that could bring Optimus Prime back to life. When the Matrix could not be found at the ruins of [[Petra]], Mudflap questioned why they where helping Sam, wondering what they had done for the Autobots. Skids pointed out that Sam ''had'' killed Megatron, but Mudflap said the point was moot since Megatron was now back. After calling each other "scared" and "ugly" the two began to fight with one another. After damaging the structure and nearly crushing the humans, Bumblebee picked the twins up, bashed them together, and threw them out the door. However, their bickering created a hole in the wall where the [[Tomb of the Primes]] lay, and with it, the Matrix.

[[Image:ROTF Devastator Mudflap swallow.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Simon Furman]] would have had a [[Furmanism|field day]] with this scene.]]
Making their way back to the Pyramids where NEST waited with Optimus Prime's body, the group came under attack by Starscream. Mudflap, Skids, Leo and Simmons acted as a decoy to lure the Decepticons away from Sam and Mikaela. Unfortunately, they attracted the attention of the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]], who [[combiner|combined]] into [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] and attacked by vacuuming up loose objects such as sand, cars, and Mudflap. Hanging on for dear life inside the monster's mouth, he tried to use his "[[Wikipedia:Kung-Fu grip|kung-fu grip]]", but was sucked further inside, losing his shoulder guards in the process.

[[Image:ROTF Mudflap vs Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Wait Devastator! You have a bug on your face, let me shoot it for you!"]]
As Skids mourned the loss of his twin, Simmons realized that the safest place to be was directly under the giant. But he had survived being vacuumed up by Devastator, and to escape he had blasted a hole through its head. To buy the humans time to escape, Skids clambered up Devastator's [[Hightower (ROTF)|right forepaw]] to assist Mudflap. Skids threw a cable to Mudflap, who grabbed it and swung off Devastator's head onto his arm. However, once they had landed, Mudflap accidentally shot Skids in the face, knocking them off. At [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s command, Devastator continued onto the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===Toy bios===
Young and eager, Mudflap idolizes Optimus Prime and the other great Autobot heroes. He and Skids went to Earth solely in the hope of joining up with their idols, and it's a dream come true for them! {{storylink|#Deluxe Class Toys|Deluxe Mudflap}} In an early mission, however, they found themselves used as guinea pigs for experimental combination technology; trying to ''stay'' combined in their gestalt vehicle mode took up more of their focus than fighting Decepticons! {{storylink|#Deluxe Class Toys|Autobot Skids and Mudflap}}

However, he must have impressed the Autobots as later, he was assigned to help Sideswipe take down an empowered [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]]! {{storylink|The Fury of Fearswoop}} Normally, his role is to create diversions. {{storylink|Skids (ROTF)#Robot Replicas|Robot Replica Skids}}

===IDW ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===
Skids and Mudflap were in [[Seattle]] with NEST tracking the Decepticon straggler, [[Alice]]. They helped guide her stolen RV right into Sideswipe's sights, and he then impaled the "girl" in her seat. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}}

Later, when [[Theodore Galloway]] and his unit were attacked by [[Ransack (ROTF)|Ransack]] en route to investigate the mysterious activities of the enigmatic [[Initiative]] at [[Hoover Dam]], the Autobots dispatched Skids and Mudflap to Galloway's aid. Together, they held Ransack off until a NEST strike team could arrive and finish him off. The Twins then accompanied Galloway and the soldiers to Hoover Dam, and while the Initiative forces had already cleared out, Skids and Mudflap realized what they had been after: residual energy from the [[AllSpark]] that had been kept there. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} To uncover the Initiative's secret goals, the Autobots soon allied themselves with [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], and followed his lead to the Initiative's base of operations in [[Crater Lake]], [[Oregon]]. Skids and Mudflap were deployed to attack the base from the east; when they were met with resistance in the form of the Initiative's troops, they took them out of the equation by disabling the advanced weaponry they were wielding with precision blasts. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}} He and Skids then worked as back-up for Bumblebee's team of cadets in the final battle at Crater Lake. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 6|Nefarious #6}}

When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in which [[Theodore Galloway]] would pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. When [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]], [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] took the bait, The Twins joined Arcee and her sisters and the human forces of NEST in tackling them, the Decepticons we´re killed and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] taken as a prisoner. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}} after [[Sam Witwicky]] contacted NEST as [[Philadelphia]] was beign attacked by Decepticons, the Twins joined Prime and the Others. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} the Twins along the others arrived to Philadelphia. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Skids and Mudflap survived the battle and witness when the [[Driller]] took [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] away. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
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Mudflap and Skids could be spotted in vehicle mode at the end of an Autobot convoy as the team rolled into the hangar of NEST's [[Washington, D.C.]] base. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Mudflap and Skids were originally scripted to feature in ''Dark of the Moon'', but their appearances were cut from the finished film, save for this ''very'' brief shot. See "adaptations" below for what they would have done if they'd made it through to the final cut.}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' adaptations===
[[Image:DOTM3 mudflap dies.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Okay, they're ''dead'', alright? We're not going to be seeing them again.]]
Mudflap and Skids were present at NEST's Washington base during Optimus Prime's conversation with [[Charlotte Mearing]] about the moon landings.

Later, the Twins were among the Autobots charged with escorting [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] to [[NEST]] headquarters for safety when the ancient Autobot revealed himself to be a traitor by killing Ironhide. Skids was next to die, intercepting a shot meant for Bumblebee, sending Mudflap into a rage. He lunged at the turncoat Autobot, seeking revenge for his brother's death, but not even his righteous anger could not make him a match for Sentinel, and he too met his ends moments later. Sentinel eulogized him with some degree of respect, remarking that he at least died a death worthy of an Autobot. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (novel)}}{{storylink|Dark of the Moon (comic series)}}
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==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class Toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Legends_Mudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|My gal's got 'em.]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Legends, 2009)

: [[Legends Class]] Mudflap is a simple, affordable small-scale toy. Amusingly, just like his brother Skids, the [[kibble]] on his arm actually works as his big deformed hand, only grossly oversized. As with all wave three Legends figures, his packaging photo shows a mistransformed robot mode, with his abdomen not being extended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegMudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Legends Mudflap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF_LegendsMudflap_Lawson.jpg|thumb|300px|E.T.'s healing touch is bigger and better than ever]]
*'''Bumblebee / EZ Collection Mudflap''' (2009)

: Available exclusively at the Lawson's convenience store in Japan (and the only way to obtain this figure via TakaraTomy), the Japanese edition of Legends class Mudflap is identical to the Hasbro release. The Deluxe-class Preview Bumblebee it comes with is also unchanged from the regular release. Preorders opened on the [[May 1|1st of May]] and closed on [[June 30]]th, and the figure itself shipped on the [[October 16|16th of October]]. Although initial publicity photographs indicated that the toy was altered slightly from the US deco (see right), these photographs have proven to be inaccurate, as owners of this toy have reported no discernable differences from the standard US edition.[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/281376-rotf-takara-v-hasbro-comparisons.html]

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_MudflapSS.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hey, I stepped in mud. Buy me again!]]
*'''Straightaway Shootout''' (Legends multi-pack, 2009)

:Legends Mudflap was also available in the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Straightaway Shootout]]" 5-pack together with [[Ironhide (Movie)#Straightaway|Ironhide]], [[Swerve (Movie)#Straightaway|Swerve]], [[Runamuck (ROTF)|Runamuck]] and [[Sparkcrusher]]. Other than the sandy-spray across his feet and a glossy finish, he is identical to his standard release.

:In [[Canada]], the set was released as a Zellers exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TargetLegMudflap/mudflap.htm More information on "Straightaway Shootout" Mudflap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF-toy MudflapFoF.jpg|thumb|300px|Fearswoop doesn't even ''have'' claws, so how'd he get those scratches, eh?]]
*'''The Fury of Fearswoop''' (Figure multi-pack, 2009)

:A "battle damaged" deco version of Legends Mudflap was available in the [[Walmart]]-exclusive "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" 3-pack together with a similarly "battle damaged" version of Legends [[Sideswipe (ROTF)#Fearswoop|Sideswipe]], and Deluxe class [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]]. That the set uses a pair of Legends-class cars and a Deluxe-class jet means the toys are in a roughly-correct [[scale]] to each other... which is borked by the story, in which Fearswoop is supposedly much huger than normal thanks to some unnamed mystic artifact.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/WMLegMudflap/mudflap.htm More information on "Fury of Fearswoop" Mudflap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:TargetLegendsRallyMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|How many damn copies of the Legends Mudflap mold do we '''need'''?]]
*'''Rally Mudflap and Offroad Skids''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)

:This redeco of Legends Mudflap features a black hood and legs, along with dirt on his sides. He was packaged with a redecoed Skids as a [[Target]] exclusive two-pack, and was part of the [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] [[subline imprint]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegRallyMudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Rally Mudflap at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:ROTFMudflap Deluxe 2009.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Despite appearances, he is not a basset hound.]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class figures, Mudflap transforms into a rust-orange Chevy Trax. He transforms similarly to (but not exactly like) the Deluxe toy of his twin brother, Skids. He also has similar gimmickry; for example, his [[Mech Alive]] gimmick is also activated by pushing in the grill on his chest. This causes some panels in his chest to sway and his head to, uh, headbang. Additional Mech Alive action is engineered into his larger left arm. When his fist folds in towards his wrist, panels on the outside of his forearm spread and reveal a raising, spring-loaded missile launcher. In vehicle mode, this missile is stored through a cross-shaped hole on the rear bumper. On a sadder note, the clip which holds his chest to his back has a lot of trouble actually connecting, so you're going to be stuck with just carefully posing him so that he doesn't come undone. In addition, the wheels can be locked behind his extended kneepads, which shortens and squattens his legs to create a more screen-accurate model.

:Mudflap initially came with a license plate that referenced his car model, "Trax." A [[variant|running change variant]] later enlarged the license plate and changed it to "Mudflap".<ref name="deluxevar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-mudflap-variant-168024/ Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Mudflap variant] at TFW2005</ref> The Japanese release only featured the later "Mudflap" version, skipping the earlier "Trax" version entirely. Both plates were apparently used for the movie (see notes below).

: His feet are [[misassembly|misassembled]] in the package. Swap them! The bigger, separated toe should be on the outside.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Mudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Mudflap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Skids&Mudflap_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|He was always the horse's rear end in school plays.]]
*'''Autobot Skids And Mudflap''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-20'''

:This two-pack of the twin Autobot brothers can combine into a single, old-fashioned ice cream truck. The vehicle splits in half right down the middle of its chassis (similar to how it does in the film) to create the two small robot forms. Other than the transformation, the toy features no [[gimmick]]s.

:Mudflap's heels are too thick for his feet to fold up properly in vehicle mode, though this can be fixed by trimming them. Mudflap also has a springloaded neck socket...but the reason for it is not all that clear.(the instructions do document it, but the head is not even locked in packed on the card) Also, this toy may be the first Transformer to feature the typeface Comic Sans, which is used to write "MADE FRESH FOR YOU" across both front wheel hubs. But that's on Skids's half, so Mudflap is partly absolved here.

:Amusingly, the ice cream truck accommodates [[Human Alliance]] human figures ''really'' well.

:Both Skids and Mudflap have sculpted rust detailing all over the Ice cream tuck, but for some reason, they are not painted.

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[[Image:ROTFDesertVersionSkidsAndMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|Muddy Mudflap.]]
*'''Desert Version Mudflap''' (Deluxe, 2009)
:This version of Mudflap has a sandblasted deco to closer match his onscreen appearance during the scenes in Egypt. It is only available in Japan with purchase of the Revenge of the Fallen DVD.

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[[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Tuner_Mudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|Pimp my Derogatory Stereotype.]]
*'''Tuner Mudflap''' (Deluxe, 2009)

:A redeco of original Deluxe class Mudflap, his doors are painted with "tuner" racing stripes and the plastic is a different shade of orange. The windows are now translucent blue. His feet are now properly assembled.

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[[Image:TRUShanghaiShowdownSkidsAndMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shanghai Showdown''' (Multi-pack, 2010)
:In an effort to make them more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]], the twins in this set have additional decals for you to put on (save for the "suck my popsicle" slogan) and painted rust and "Caution Children" for the ice cream truck mode. They come with a redecoed version of [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]].

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:Humanalliancemudflaptoy.jpg|thumb|300px|At the auditions for "cannon fodder gunmen" on ''Gurren Lagann.'']]
*'''Mudflap / Chromia / Seymour Simmons''' (Human Alliance, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-31'''

:Human Alliance Mudflap comes with a posable figure of [[Seymour Simmons]] and has a very similar transformation to his twin—understandable on a canonical level, since they're from the same spark, but a little disappointing to play with. As with HA Skids, he has a pop-up mini-gun behind his head which a back-mounted Simmons can man, and his seats end up on his arms, where Simmons can sit in either of them. The right seat has a twin-barreled gun molded into the base, while the left seat has a pop-up control panel for Simmons to operate, presumably to control the small [[Retractable string gimmick|grappling hook set]] above Mudflap's left hand, which a small winch can reel out and pull in.
:Mudflap also comes with a transforming figure of [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], which Simmons can ride.
:Unlike most transforming Mudflap figures, he is a more screen accurate shade of orange red, rather than just a rusty color.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:ROTF_FAB_GrappleGripMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|His special finger: There's no other like it.]]
*'''Grapple Grip Mudflap''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
:''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' Mudflap has a simplified transformation for younger buyers. His left hand's middle finger can be extended (yes, ha ha) on a rope to function as a grappling hook.

:The toy's name, "Grapple Grip Mudflap", is misspelled as "Grapp'''el''' Grip Mudflap" in various official instances, such as Hasbro's public website<ref name="fabhasbro">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=B237456C-7A23-1014-B596-FBA5EE4D560D&product_id=24286&src=endeca Hasbro website entry for FAB "Grappel Grip" Mudflap]</ref> [[:Image:GrappelGripMudflapEuro.jpg‎|and on]] the toy's [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]]. Presumably this typo didn't get caught by [[quality control]] until very late, so the North American packaging saw the error rectified in time, whereas the entire European production run had already been underway. Then again, [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] "[[Grapple|Solar Storm Grapp''el'']]" raises the question ''which'' version is officially to be considered the "incorrect" one, and whether the "Grappel" (mis)spelling is in fact intentionally used for [[trademark]] reasons...

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_FAB_RallyMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|Nobody will know who I am now!]]
*'''Rally Mudflap''' (Fast Action Battler)

:Rally Mudflap is a [[redeco]] of Grapple Grip Mudflap, decorating him with a gray racing stripe on his roof and his name on his windshield.

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====Gravity Bots====
[[Image:Mudflap Gravity Bot.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Believe it or not, his head looked like that before he entered the car compacter.]]
*'''Mudflap''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-05'''

: As a [[Gravity Bot]], Mudflap is a very boxy toy featuring no [[articulation]] whatsoever, relying solely on an [[autotransformation]] gimmick. When Mudflap is laid on his back in robot mode, gravity makes him transform into a somewhat [[super deformed]] car, and the process is reversed when the car is stood back up.

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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:EZDeliveryMudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|Basically everyone would be happier if this was actually [[My Little Pony|Pinkie Pie]].]]
*'''Delivery Mudflap''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:Delivery Mudflap is a redeco of Legends Class Mudflap in pink and white, referencing his and Skids's ice cream truck form. This toy was only available in Japan.
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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010_Starscream'sAssault_toys.jpg|thumb|300px|Also called 'hit and run Mudflap']]
*'''Starscream's Assault''' (Multi-pack, 2010)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack contains desert-themed redecoes of Deluxe-class Mudflap and Voyager-class [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Mudflap is mostly tan with various red splotches on his vehicle mode, to represent him being caked with sand from the desert.

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*'''High-Speed Spy Battle''' (Figure multi-pack, 2010)
[[Image:TargetHighSpeedSpyBattle.jpg|thumb|300px|They ate themselves out of their own profits!]]
:This [[Target]]-exclusive two pack (or three pack, depending on [[Rack'n'Ruin|how you count]]) features a redecoed Sideways and the ice-cream truck mode of Mudflap and Skids, which replaces most of the robot mode white plastic on the originals with a rusty brown, adds even more rusty paint applications than the earlier "Shanghai Showdown" version and omits the comic-sans "Made fresh for you" on the front wheel wells of the truck.

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===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Mudflap_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''010'''
**''Japanese ID number:''

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse]] Mudflap is a new Legends Class-size mold, transforming into a Chevrolet Spark like Skids rather than a Trax.

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_MechTechDeluxe_Mudflap.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Mudflap''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA19'''
**''Accessories:'' Mechtech Blaster/Cybertronian Battle Axe

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==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Mudflap.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The "versus" on the package must refer to their infamous Egypt showdown.]]
*'''Mudflap vs Autobot Skids''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
**''Number:'' '''04 of 08'''
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''

: Number four in a series of eight [[Robot Powered Machines]] Mini-Vehicle versus packs, Mudflap is packaged with his twin Skids. It's a non-transformable Hot Wheels-like car, with his robot mode sculpted and painted onto his car-mode underside.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:RobotHeroes_MudflapRampage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Looks like [[Jolt (ROTF)|the hybrid]] found himself a new friend... a total mudflap!]]
*'''Mudflap and Rampage''' (2009)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Mudflap is a [[super deformed]] figure with limited articulation in his neck, shoulders and, unusually for the line, his waist. He came in a two-pack with [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]].

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[[Image:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hey guys, wait for me!]]
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2010)

:Both Mudflap and Skids are sculpted in their vehicle modes for this box-set that also includes [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] and [[William Lennox]].

[[Image:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|That's right. Enjoy your ''Robot Heroes'' ice cream truck.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2010)
:Shanghai Shootout replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of Mudflap/[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] (ice cream truck), [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] (vehicle mode), [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (vehicle mode). Demolishor is a slightly-oversized figure and the centerpiece of the box set.

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==Bigger Toys==
[[Image:ChevySparkTransformersEdition.jpg|thumb|300px|I guess Skids isn't the only Spark around!]]
*'''Chevrolet Spark Transformers Edition''' (2011)

:Produced in a limited run of 1000 units for the South Korean market, the [[General Motors|Chevrolet]] Spark ''Transformers'' Edition features a black paint scheme with orange racing stripes based upon Mudflap's prop (that was cut from) ''Dark of the Moon'', an aero kit with side skirts, 15-inch glossy black wheels, and various Autobot and Transformers sigils and branding.

:Pricing in South Korea has been announced at 11,823.00 won for a manual transmission or 13,326.00 for an automatic.

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==Notes==
* The ice cream truck is apparently based on a heavily customized 1930s Chevrolet truck.{{fact|confirmation needed}} [[Ben Procter]] apparently lifted the color scheme and deco for his early concept design for the ice cream truck<ref name="procterrotf">[http://conceptartworld.com/?p=2772 Ben Procter's ROTF concept art at Concept Art World.]</ref> ''directly'' off a photo of an [[Australia]]n ice cream truck that had been added to the Wikipedia article for "ice cream van" in February 2006<ref name="wikipediaice">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ice_Cream_Truck_Sydney_Australia_-_crop.png Photo of an [[Australia]]n ice cream truck at Wikipedia, added in February 2006.]</ref>, down to identical placement and design of the fonts and graphics. The details were later slightly tweaked for the final design that can be seen in the movie... but only very slightly so.
*One of the decals on the ice cream truck's side that was created specifically for the movie reads "[[Image:Symbol decept reg.png|15px]] suck my popsicle." Classy. Too bad the toy ''does not have'' this decal. (Because, you know, for kids...)
**A "censored" version of the movie is rumored to exist with the aforementioned text edited out, with the somewhat nonsensical result of "[[Image:Symbol decept reg.png|15px]]           popsicle". This version was supposedly shown in some theaters even though other theaters in the same market apparently got the uncensored version. The more likely explanation for this would be that different theaters simply used different lightings settings, which effectively rendered the words "suck my" (which were written in dark red on a black backdrop to begin with) invisible, with no actual intention of "censorship" behind it.
[[Image:ROTFSmartCarTwinConcept.jpg|thumb|250px|Yeah, that's not phallic at all.]]
*The Twins' final alternate modes in the film, the Chevrolet Beat (Skids) and Chevrolet Trax (Mudflap), were designed by General Motors as small car concept vehicles. At one point in the film's pre-production, another small car, the [[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] [[wikipedia:Smart (automobile)|Smart]], was evidently considered as an option for a film character; concept art of a "third twin" based on it appears in various sections of the ''Revenge'' DVD special features, always in close proximity to concept art of Skids and Mudflap. Whether it was meant to be a third character related to Skids and Mudflap or if it was supposed to be used in place of one of them is unknown. What '''is''' known is that [[Hasbro]] has had great difficultly in the past trying to get likeness licenses from German automakers, which is probably why the vehicle/character was dropped.
*Oddly enough, even though Mudflap's Chevy Trax [[alternate mode]] features big blue "eyes" on his chest and the truck seems to have a similar "face" on its grill that does not appear on his brother (and fellow [[combiner]]) Skids's Chevy Beat form, he makes up the ''back'' of the ice cream truck. He does, however, still have "eyes" on his chest in his ice cream truck form which are created from the rear taillights of the vehicle. This is evidenced in one scene from the movie where they are lit up the color of red.
*In their combined ice cream truck mode, the Twins sport the [[license plate]] "KDM 814". A minor variant of this, "KDM 0814" with an extra "0", was later used for the life-sized Bumblebee prop on various displays from 2009 upuntil at least 2011. For the individual cars, two different sets of license plates were apparently used, either "Trax" and "Beat" referencing their car models or "Mudflap" and "Skids", with the latter two being featured more prominently in the movie (the "BEAT" plate can be seen briefly during the New York City scene, and it's ''possible'' the "TRAX" plate was used for the same scene, although the car's plate is offscreen during that scene). All four plates were auctioned off in October 2009.<ref name="licenseauct">[http://www.icollector.com/Autobots-Skids-and-Mudfap-s-license-plates-from-Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen_i8633012 Mudflap and Skids license plates for auction] at icollector.com</ref> The auction claims that the plates referring to their car models were used in vehicle mode, while those identifying the two Autobots by name were used in robot mode... which is ''directly'' refuted by screencaps from the movie included with the auction, which show the robot name plates on the cars in vehicle mode. Also, the two ''real'' Chevrolet Trax and Beat cars the Twins scan already feature individualized license plates sporting their robot names. Huh.
*The Twins have been accused of being derogatory racial stereotypes. Writers [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Alex Kurtzman]] claim to have followed [[Michael Bay]]'s lead with the characters, while Bay says voice actors [[Tom Kenny]] (Skids) and [[Reno Wilson]] (Mudflap) came up with their schtick on their own. Reportedly, Wilson (who is African-American himself) was sad to learn his way of speaking was apparently offensive to himself.<ref name="jive">[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/24/transformers-jivetalking-_n_220005.html The Huffington Post's coverage of the furore over the Twins]</ref> Orci and Kurtzman said the twins' portrayal was not in their script, that they were disappointed in the characters and admitted that they could understand if others were offended by the characters.<ref>[http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/orci-and-kurtzman-respond-to-claims-of-racism-in-transformers-2.php Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman respond to claims of racism on ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Film School Rejects, June 24, 2009]</ref>
*The twins are less slangy in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (comic series)|comic adaptation]] and [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan comics]], which could either indicate it was a last-minute voice actor decision or [[Simon Furman]] just didn't want to try writing ebonics.
*Mudflap fights his way out of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s head by punching and shooting his way through his eye and cheek and then continues to punch and shoot him, doing quite a bit of damage to the giant—and still some say the Twins don't do anything to justify their part in the film.
*In [[Tales of the Fallen issue 6|''Tales of the Fallen'' #6]], it's revealed that the Twins' processors were messed up by the medic Flatline. So perhaps they were NORMAL at some point? Wow.





*Amusingly, [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Hasbro's Battle Bio] for Mudflap lists his arch-enemy as... [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]].
**So does his RPMs package title. Notice a trend?
*Despite promotional pictures and most of the merchandise made for Mudflap, in the film he is actually closer to red than orange. The RPM and Human Alliance figures are close to the actual character's colors in the film.
*Much like [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|the previous]] [[Mudflap (Movie)|two Mudflaps]], toys of this character tend to be [[shelfwarmer]]s. Maybe the ''name'' is cursed.
* The Twins were originally supposed to return for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''. Even though [[General Motors]] provided two Chevrolet Sparks to serve as their alternate modes<ref name="chevyspark">[http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-spark-transformers-3.html Left Lane News article on two Chevrolet Sparks spotted on the DOTM set], May 2010.</ref> which were still spotted on the set as late as October 2010<ref name="dcparking">[http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2010/10/transformers-3-dc-parking-lot-gallery.html "Transformers 3 DC Parking Lot Gallery"], Transformers Live Action Movie Blog, October 2010.</ref>, the two were mostly edited out of the final movie (their vehicle modes can barely be glimpsed in a brief shot). Michael Bay even went so far as to offer a $25,000 reward for anyone who would see the Twins "perform" in the movie.<ref name="reward">[http://collider.com/transformers-3-twins-skids-mudflap-michael-bay/91104/ Collider.com article on Michael Bay's "reward" for spotting Skids and Mudflap "perform" in DOTM], May 2011.</ref> In the novelization and the comic adaptation, Skids and Mudflap still appear.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mudflap''' (マッドフラップ ''Maddofurappu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sárfogó'''
*''Finnish:'' '''Kuraläppä'''

==References==
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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
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Thunderwing (G1)

2011-07-22T02:19:31Z

72.225.204.231: Fixed Sky Shadow's name mention.

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

[[Image:Thunderwing with matrix.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And we are dutifully impressed.]]

In a better world, '''Thunderwing''' would be the ideal Decepticon leader. He's fearless, ruthless, and immensely powerful, while uncommonly concerned about the welfare of his fellow Decepticons. For this mindset, Thunderwing gets a high approval rating from his peers, but, sadly, this is not the whole story.

Thunderwing's vice is, simply, obsession. When his mind sets its sights on a who or what that furthers his goals, he will stop at nothing to achieve victory. Slowly but surely, his esteem for his colleagues is replaced by single-mindedness, until finally Thunderwing awakens from his haze, potentially victorious, but either abandoned or surrounded by the bodies of the few friends who tried valiantly to snap him out of it. In these dark moments, the usually noble Thunderwing is as two-faced as any halfwit Decepticon.

But what separates Thunderwing from the rest is his sheer power. His [[Pretender]] shell is likely the most powerful ever built, and it forms impenetrable armor around his robot body. Every inch is covered in weaponry, from the electrostatic guns in his shoulders, to the hoses in his chest that emit dangerous gases, to even the rarely-used metal-eating laser beam that fires out of his forehead. In addition to this built-in arsenal, he carries around his signature cyclone cannon, the power of which is increased 50% by the powerpack his shell houses on its back. In jet mode, Thunderwing can unleash a never-ending torrent of plasma charges.

Because of all this, Thunderwing is almost always successful in hunting down his obsessions, though at regrettable costs.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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A handful of Transformers are born with a natural affinity to the [[Creation Matrix]]. Though these special few are usually Autobots, Thunderwing was an exception. Thunderwing felt that the Matrix called to him, and believed that he would become the first Decepticon to possess it. {{storylink|Deadly Obsession}}

''Early on in the war, he served at [[Fort Scyk]]. He became a protege of Fort commander [[Megadeath (G1)|Megadeath]], who saw and encouraged the burning ambition within the lad, grooming Thunderwing as an asset and potential general for when he'd make a bid for leadership. For his part, Thunderwing thought Megadeath was utterly mental but also that he'd be his ticket to the top. He later soured on Megadeath when he viciously tortured the [[Magnificent Six]], which Thunderwing felt was ill-fitting for such valiant enemies, and then Megadeath let himself and the whole of [[Stanix]] get nuked to slag ''anyway''.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

[[Image:Thunderwingisapretender.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Thunderwing is a Pretender? The hell you say!]]

''Four million years later, with a vacuum in Decepticon high command, a driven Thunderwing rose quickly from relative obscurity to a command position in the ranks. He made a bid for full leadership of the Decepticons to the [[Decepticon High Council|High Council]], and they decided to test him with a hunting mission: Three Autobot prisoners were released on Earth, and Thunderwing was charged with chasing down and executing them on his own. While [[Playback]] and [[Horsepower (G1)|Horsepower]] did fall before his cyclone cannon, the last runner, [[Hosehead]], was saved by his fellow Autobots [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and [[Siren]]. The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] exploded the fuel core in Playback's corpse at close range to Thunderwing, nearly cooking him alive inside his own impenetrable [[Pretender]] shell. Shrieking in agony, Thunderwing plunged into the nearby surf. {{storylink|The Big Shutdown!}}''

[[Image:AssaultontheArk-Thunderwing.jpg|right|thumb|300px|This is exactly how cable news pundits are hired.]]

''Thunderwing eventually rose from the waters, his still-cooling shell juxtaposed with the growing intensity of his rage at being beaten. Thunderwing lashed out at everything around him and very nearly destroyed a ship of his fellow Decepticons who had been sent to find him. As a duly appointed officer of the Decepticon High Council, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] was sent to inform Thunderwing that his bid for leadership was not being rejected outright, but was still under review, and the Councilors had asked that he return to Cybertron. Instead, Thunderwing violently conscripted Ruckus and his team into joining him for an assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in order to get revenge on Hosehead and his ilk. {{storylink|Rage!}} Thunderwing single-handedly blasted his way into the Ark and confronted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] directly before Ruckus convinced him to save the fight for another day. Returning to Cybertron, Thunderwing was surprised to learn that the Decepticon High Council was impressed by his initiative and the strength of his vendetta, and so granted him full leadership of the Decepticons of Cybertron. {{storylink|Assault on the Ark!}}''

''One of Thunderwing's first actions on taking over Decepticon leadership was to abolish neutral territories, making places such as [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] Decepticon-only establishments. {{storylink|Out to Lunch!}}'' Despite these movements, Lord Thunderwing became displeased with the growing success of the newly-rebuilt [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and their raiding of [[Decepticon fuel store|Decepticon fuel]] and ammunition depositories. Fearing the Autobot resistance movement was gaining momentum, he ordered [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Octopunch]] and [[Stranglehold]], the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], to find and kill the Autobot Pretenders. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

[[Image:Thunderwingmindleech.jpg|left|250px|thumb|This is probably the closest look we'll get at Thunderwing's unpublished character model. [[José Delbo]] was a copier.]]

When the Mayhem Attack Squad failed, Thunderwing became curious when teams of Autobots were subsequently ordered to search an area of space. Trailing a team on [[Pz-Zazz]] which included ''(again)'' Nightbeat, Hosehead, and Siren, he waited until the right moment to blast and capture them. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} As Thunderwing's Decepticons began trailing another team of Autobots on [[Cheyne]] ([[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], [[Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)|Override]]), he subjected the captured first group to his [[Mind Leech]] machine. He learned from these torture sessions that the Autobots were scouring the universe for the lost Creation Matrix. Unfortunately, the second group was no closer to finding the Matrix either, and he left them to their own devices. {{storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} His obsession with finding the Creation Matrix caused some concerns for the Decepticons under his command, and he even began attacking his own troops when accused of taking his personal quest too far. These outbursts began coming to a head when he found traces of Matrix energy in a [[Klud|sea monster]] on [[Pequod]]. Ruckus made the mistake of questioning his leader's growing obsession, and Thunderwing backhanded him into some equipment (unknowingly shorting out the Mind Leech which held their captive Autobots immobile). While his troops battled the Autobots searching there, he used his affinity for the Matrix to mind-link with the sea monster. Discovering that the Matrix was on [[Cameron]]'s third moon, [[VsQs]], he abandoned the battle, much to the growing frustration of his troops. {{storylink|Deadly Obsession}}

[[Image:Thunderwingwhereisthecreationmatrix.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Obsessed much?]]

As it happened, between the revival of the Klud and the arrival of Thunderwing, the Creation Matrix had become warped. Thunderwing fought intensely with Bumblebee, Jazz, and Grimlock on VsQs, and they were overwhelmed not only by his vastly superior might, but by the strength of his desire to possess the Matrix. However, he and his troops were subdued by a [[Matrixspawn]], a darkly-evolved creature contaminated by the Matrix, allowing Bumblebee and the other Autobots to grab the Matrix and head for their ship. But when the Autobot shuttlecraft later arrived within the Ark, it was Thunderwing who emerged, in full possession of the Creation Matrix, enshrouded in its energies. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

[[Image:AllFallDown-Thunderwingpossessed.jpg|left|thumb|200px|We are '''power incarnate!''' We are '''unstoppable!''' We are a '''really short Deluxe Class toy!''']]

On board the Ark, Thunderwing savagely beat Optimus Prime, the latter of whom was afraid to return the violence in kind, in fear that the Matrix would be destroyed and their race would be doomed against Unicron. Waves of Autobots stormed against Thunderwing, ending in [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and others being killed or critically wounded. Quickly, the increasingly-evil Matrix took over Thunderwing, overpowering his thoughts and controlling his actions. After turning his power on his own troops, he had one final moment of clarity at what he had become, but it was too late. He was consumed. Nightbeat, Siren, and Hosehead, who Thunderwing had captured earlier, had escaped their constraints, and after releasing the bay doors, Thunderwing was harpooned to the shuttlecraft. The shuttle self-destructed and Thunderwing and the Creation Matrix were seemingly lost. {{storylink|All Fall Down (issue)|All Fall Down}}

[[Image:G1thunderwingthevoid.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Thunderwing displays that, yes, he has an alt mode just before showing up to die again.]]

The Matrix, however, was made of sterner stuff, and after some time reactivated alongside Thunderwing's body and the Autobot shuttlecraft on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Out of Time!}} As time passed, and though only the "barest [[spark]] remained," it healed Thunderwing's body, eventually allowing it to transform and escape the Moon. It (they) now hungered for revenge! {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

Thunderwing, completely controlled by the Creation Matrix, arrived on Cybertron just as Unicron had attacked. Through Thunderwing, the Matrix continued to manifest as a frightening demon, which blasted Unicron and buried its tendrils within him. Though Unicron was momentarily stunned, once the Matrix revealed that it was now attempting to be a force of Evil, Unicron ripped the manifestation apart. Unicron has no equal in the arena of evil. Thunderwing's body fell in tatters, and the Matrix casing dropped to the planet below. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[Image:Thunderwingg1worldscollide.jpg|left|150px|thumb|They weren't even trying to color me right!]]
Versions of Thunderwing, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] from various devoured universes were sent by their master, [[Unicron]], to prepare another universe for his coming. Porting into [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Galvatron left Thunderwing and the others on Cybertron to accomplish their task. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4|Worlds Collide, Part 1}} Though they destroyed all of the Decepticons in their headquarters and established a network of [[space bridge]] portals, this universe's [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was not amongst their victims. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4|Worlds Collide, Part 2}}

Traveling to Earth's Decepticon headquarters (but leaving Bludgeon behind on Cybertron to guard the portal), they found it momentarily abandoned, so Thunderwing suggested they hunt down this universe's [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to learn Megatron's location. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4|Worlds Collide, Part 3}} However, Thrust knew nothing, and they quickly returned to Decepticon Earth headquarters when Thunderwing detected that their space bridge nexus on Cybertron had been breached. Ultimately, Thunderwing and the other servants of Unicron were destroyed when this universe's [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] detonated a bomb in Cybertron's Decepticon Command Headquarters, incinerating them all. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4|Worlds Collide, Part 4}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:Thunderwingwhathaveyoudone.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Moral of Stormbringer: Pretenders [[Ruined FOREVER|ruined Transformers]].]]
Seven hundred years ago, during the height of the Autobot-Decepticon war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Thunderwing was a Decepticon scientist who alerted both sides to the damage that the ongoing conflict was doing to their planet and the resultant danger of an impending catastrophic event. According to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], his warnings were ignored, even by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

[[Image:Thunderwing stormbringer.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Y'know, Thunderwing, Al Gore was content with just making a slide show.]]

Subsequently, Thunderwing took action on his own, subjecting himself to a "polydermal grafting" process of his own design, one that had previously been summarily rejected by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as "unnatural" and "ill-conceived". This process of grafting tissue culled from living subjects onto a Transformer to create an armored symbiotic carapace somehow also appears to have made him the avatar of the very apocalypse he had warned against. The process drove Thunderwing insane but made him invulnerable; even the combined might of the Autobots and Decepticons couldn't stop him. In the end, he was swallowed whole by Cybertron itself, leaving the planet completely uninhabitable. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}

When [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] went missing, Megatron assigned Bludgeon to dig into his research and find out what he'd been doing. An indeterminate time later, Thunderwing's resting place was discovered by a group of Decepticons led by Bludgeon, who planned to continue where Thunderwing left off. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}} The project was completed in the present day, using a combination of "[[Ultra-Energon]]" (culled from Shockwave's research) and a set of imprinted commands. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} Thunderwing was thus resurrected and immediately departed for [[Nebulos]], following Bludgeon's plans to sacrifice that world to restore Cybertron somehow. There, Thunderwing was engaged by the Decepticon Infiltration team in place, which did not want to see Nebulos completely destroyed. After Thunderwing totaled [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Skullcruncher]], and [[Roadgrabber]], the survivors, [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Darkwing]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], abandoned the planet, leaving Thunderwing alone. However, after the destruction of Bludgeon's control harness, Thunderwing changed course—back towards Cybertron. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

[[Image:Thunderwingidwultramode.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Ultra mode" puts all that wing kibble to use!]]
There, he was attacked by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the [[Wrecker]]s, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and reprogrammed [[Centurion droid|Centurion drones]]. Jetfire revealed that enough punishment would eventually cause Thunderwing to drain most of his [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] reserves. However, Thunderwing revealed a third "[[Super Mode|Ultra]]" robot configuration. Thanks to the Wreckers, the Decepticons, the instability of Ultra Energon, and a speech/salvo combination from Optimus Prime, he was stopped dead in his tracks. His inanimate form was taken into custody by the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] would later steal Thunderwing's body from [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s detail of Autobots, in service of [[Nova Prime|his master]] in the [[Dead Universe]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} Since the Dead Universe Transformers can only spend a limited amount of time in the land of the living, they programmed Thunderwing to guard the cave entrance to the [[Nega-Core]] on planet [[Corata-Vaz]]. He easily batted away Hound's crew and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but did not pursue them, as his programming seemed to keep him on a leash that only included the cave entrance. It did, however, allow [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] the time he needed to escape. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

The [[Wrecker]]s later attempted to penetrate Thunderwing's defenses and reach the Nega-Core, but apparently had no more success than Ultra Magnus and company. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

Jetfire came up with the idea to try and take control of Thunderwing using Bludgeon's (apparently repaired) control harness. This alerted [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who activated Bludgeon (now under his control) to put a stop to it. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

While Jetfire managed to halt Thunderwing in his tracks for a brief time, a visit from the Jhiaxus-controlled Bludgeon forced Jetfire to focus on other, more pressing issues. While the Wreckers were successful in disabling the Nega-Core, Thunderwing once again began to advance on them. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

{{Note|Due to the truncated nature of the [[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]] mini-series, the end result of this battle was not shown, but as all of the Wreckers appeared later on, Thunderwing was presumably disabled along with the other guardians when Jhiaxus was defeated.}}

===Wings of Honor===
Thunderwing was captured by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s after being cornered and making an unsuccessful attempt to defend himself with what turned out to be a dud bomb. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Thunderwing toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You passed this up when you saw it in the stores. Then [[Simon Furman|Furman]] had to come along.]]
*'''Thunderwing''' (Mega Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, 2 heat-seeking laser blasters, cyclone cannon

:Thunderwing's inner robot transforms into a rather simple Cybertronic shuttlecraft. His [[Pretender]] shell also transforms into a starship mode of its own. The inner vehicle can be attached underneath the nose of the larger vehicle to create a combined starship mode. The inner robot is relatively generic in appearance (as with most Pretenders) while his outer Pretender shell resembles an alien warrior with Japanese [[wikipedia:Oni (folklore)|Oni]] influences. The inner robot carries a small "cyclone cannon" laser, while the shell is armed with two large laser blasters. All three of his guns can be mounted on his shell's vehicle mode. The large laser blasters can be mounted on the jet two different ways, either perpendicular or parallel to the wing undersides.

:Unlike fellow Mega Pretenders [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] or [[Vroom]], parts do not need to be removed and rearranged in order for Thunderwing to achieve any of his modes.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Black Shadow]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Thunderwing/thunderwing.htm More information on Thunderwing at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Thunderwing.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Matrix obsession sold separately.]]
*'''Thunderwing''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, recon drone

:Part of the fifth wave of [[Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] Deluxe class toys, Thunderwing's alternate mote is a fighter jet loosely based on an [[United States Air Force#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]], with different wings but retaining the F-22's characteristic zigzag patterns sculpted on the hull. He transforms into a robot that looks like the original Thunderwing toy's Pretender shell. The nose of the jet can detach and become a separate aerial drone, while the two missile launchers can detach from the wings and become handheld weapons or clip together into one massive gun. The middle section of the sculpted missiles on the sides of the guns are also compatible with [[C joint]] accessories. Thunderwing's colors seem to be inspired by his color scheme in the latter end of the Marvel run, considering his green arms. There is also an homage to [[Don Figueroa]]'s design in ''Stormbringer'' with Thunderwing's face and feet.

:At [[BotCon 2010]], the [[Hasbro]] design team noted that they had wanted to make the aerial drone unit transform into a robot but were unable to do so (presumably for budget reasons, though they didn't go into that detail).

:Thunderwing's instructions initially depict him with [[Black Shadow]]'s head and chest. A [[Variant|running change]] version of the instructions depicts Thunderwing's own head, but keeps Black Shadow's chest unchanged.

:The toy is slightly mistransformed in packaging, with the chest section that conceals his head in jet mode in its robot mode position.

:This mold was retooled to make ''Generations'' [[Black Shadow|Sky Shadow]].
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==Notes==
[[Image:Thunderwingisdeath.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Like that cannon he always carries around? Too bad, the toy ain't got it.]]
* Thunderwing only transformed out of his humanoid shell mode once in the entire United States run of the Marvel Comics series. Even then, it was into his non-combined shell-only jet mode, leaving no hint that he had an inner robot mode at all. The only time we see his inner robot mode is in his first appearance, the Marvel United Kingdom story, "[[The Big Shutdown!]]".
* Thunderwing's Marvel Comics appearances give him a four-barreled hand weapon that's completely fabricated, as it's not based on any of the toy's three guns. As with the melee weapons [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Stranglehold]], and [[Octopunch]] use in the comic, his four-barreled cannon likely originated from his unpublished [[character model]].
* A phenomenon [[Straxus (G1)|seen]] [[Circuit Breaker|often]] in the Marvel United States material, Thunderwing suffered from color scheme shift. At first, he appears in colors that approximate his toy's layout as best as the printing process allowed. Suddenly, in his biggest, most memorable appearances in [[Dark Creation|#65]] and [[All Fall Down (issue)|#66]], much of his blacks, grays, and blues were replaced by light greens. As a side effect of this phenomenon, since covers are colored in advance of the interiors, #66's cover featured a blue-armed Thunderwing with a green-armed Thunderwing inside.
[[Image:Thunderwingg1catalog.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Early Thunderwing was faaaabulous!]]
*Hasbro [[stock photo|photography]] of Thunderwing shows some plastic color differences from the final product. His shell's arms are the same purple as his guns instead of gray, and his inner robot's thighs are that purple as well, instead of the final toy's black. Black paint is applied to the shell's thighs differently, and the inner robot's forearms seem to be painted light gray. Additionally, the smaller robot is incapable of toting either of the larger guns in jet mode, as the peghole isn't large enough.
*Speaking of pegholes, both of Thunderwing's large guns have [[5mm post]]s with holes in the center that can function very much like [[Powerlinx]]able pegs, which means one can store [[Mini-Con]]s on them, if one so desires.
*Fitting with [[Don Figueroa]]'s method of making all of his robot designs able to be easily turned into toys (until [[The Transformers (IDW)|recently]], anyways), IDW Thunderwing's Ultra Mode is telegraphed by his kibble. An image in the [[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer's trade paperback's]] sketch section shows exactly how he transforms into it.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Aérofoudre''' (Canada, "Aerolightning")

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