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Repurposing

2009-09-28T16:03:35Z

74.77.108.146: /* Shattered Glass */

[[Image:Packratwreckers.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Pay no attention to the "Rattrap" tattoo on his ass!]]

'''Repurposing''' is the practice of using an existing toy to represent a different character than originally intended. A very early example is the [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]] [[exclusive]] "blue" [[Rattrap#Transmetal1|Transmetals Rattrap]], which represented a [[Transmetal]] form for [[Packrat]] in the ''[[Universe (2003 comic)|Wreckers]]'' comic book series. In many cases, this means a single toy can represent more than one distinct character.
Individual fans may do this on an unofficial level within their [[personal canon]], especially with toys that [[homage]] earlier toys without being the same character. Popular examples include using ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] as [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] [[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] as Generation 1 [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]].

Official repurposing happens when a character in a fiction uses the character model and color scheme of someone else's toy. The repurposed character has no official toy release of his own, but the toy can take on double-duty representing both the character he was originally released as (the character on the box) and the repurposed character established later on in fiction.

==Examples of official repurposing==
*The [[Microchange]] "MC-04 Mini CAR Robo 02 Familia 1500XG" mold that was sold on [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] cards was repurposed as [[Dreamwave]] [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]].

*''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] as [[Darkwing]].

*McDonald's [[Panther]] as [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]; also as General Jaguar, father of [[Ravage (G1) toys|Metals Jaguar]] (in the Comics Bon Bon Manga). Yes, this means he's both Ravage and Ravage's father. Don't ask.

*Wal-mart exclusive Transmetal Rattrap as [[Packrat]].

*''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Shadow Panther]] as a pre-[[Transmetal]] [[Ravage (G1)|Tripredacus Agent]].

*''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Mega class [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] as [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon drones]] for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]].

*''Beast Machines'' Deployer [[Rav]] (blue redeco) as [[Chro]].

*[[Takara]]'s original blue-trimmed Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1) toys|Megatron]] toy was reissued by [[e-Hobby]] as [[Megaplex]].

*''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Spy Changer]] yellow [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] as [[Optimus Prime (Universe Spychanger)|tiny universe Optimus Prime]].

*''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Redeco|redecos]] of ''Robots in Disguise'' toys, as ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]].

*[[Music Label]] [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]]<ref>[[BotCon 2008]]</ref> as the leftover bit of an otherwise scrapped [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Sound and Fury|Sound and Fury}}

*Generation 1 [[Goldbug (G1)|Goldbug]] as a distinct [[Goldbug (IDW)|non-Bumblebee Goldbug]].

*''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] as [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] after changing his colors.

===e-Hobby===
Similar to Megaplex's situation detailed above, [[e-Hobby]] has released several ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]''-only color variants never before used in the ''Transformers'' line as new Transformers characters.

{{collist|4|
*[[Clamp Down]]
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]
*[[Deep Cover]]
*[[Garboil]]
*[[Howlback]]
*[[Magnificus]]
*[[Overcharge]]
*[[Road Rage]]
*[[Salvo]]
*[[Shothole]]
*[[Zaptrap]]
}}

===Shattered Glass===
The ''[[Shattered Glass]]'' timeline of events has allowed for Autobots and Decepticons with typically uncharacteristic color-schemes and questionable places in their canon of origin to be placed as various background characters in ''this'' one. Such notable examples include:

*The white version of Music Label [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]].

*Movie [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Huffer (SG)|Huffer]].

*[[Magnificus]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Perceptor (SG)|Perceptor]].

*Movie [[Elita-One]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]].

*Movie [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Gutcruncher (SG)|Gutcruncher]].

*''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Bludgeon (RID)|Bludgeon]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Bludgeon (SG)|Bludgeon]].

*Club-exclusive [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Astrotrain]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].
:*[[Starcatcher]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Fasttrack (SG)|Fasttrack]]
:*[[Astro-Hook]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Stonecruncher (SG)|Stonecruncher]]
:*[[Astro-Line]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Tailwind (SG)|Tailwind]]
:*[[Astro-Sinker]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Submarauder (SG)|Submarauder]]

*E-Hobby [[Glit]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]].

*Powerlinx [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Demolishor (SG)|Demolishor]].

*Movie [[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]]
:* [[X-Dimension Mini-Cons|X-Dimension]] [[Makeshift (Armada)|Makeshift]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]]

*Movie [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]]
:* X-Dimension [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]]

* X-Dimension [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]]

* E-Hobby [[Shothole]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Kickback (SG)|Kickback]]

* Robot Masters [[Gigant Bomb]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Darkwind (SG)|Darkwind]]

* Robot Masters [[Smokesniper]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Dreadwind (SG)|Dreadwind]]

* Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1 Mailaway [[Mirage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Electro Disruptor Ligier]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Mirage (SG)|Mirage]]

==See also==
* [[Retcon]]

==References==
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[[Category:Reassigned toys]]
[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Mini Spy (SG)

2009-08-28T16:26:23Z

74.77.108.146: /* Notes */

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{{disambig2|the evil informant in the Shattered Glass universe|his evil and heroic spy counterparts|Mini-spy}}
:''Mini Spy is an evil informant from the "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:SGMiniSpy AroundCybertron.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
'''Mini Spy''' is just a typical [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] citizen who usually minds his own business. But he's more than willing to report on any suspicious activities that happen to conveniently encroach on his business.

==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
When Mini Spy just happened to spot a [[Counterpunch (SG)|Decepticon]] meeting with two [[Skyfall (SG)|treacherous]] [[Drill Powerdasher (SG)|Autobots]] near [[Iacon]], he just happened to have a digicam ready to record the whole thing. He then was more than willing to provide an exclusive report about the matter to the intrepid journalist [[Punch (SG)|Punch]].

And then expected Punch to give him some [[energon (fuel)|energon]] as payment for some reason... {{storylink|Around Cybertron}}

==Notes==
* Mini Spy's character model is based upon the Buggy type of Mini-spy, in colors that were exclusive to the original toy's Mecha Warriors pre-Transformers release.

[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass characters]]

Deployer (BM)

2009-07-22T12:45:46Z

74.77.108.146: /* Trivia */

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{{stub|Toy section, pics}}
:''The Deployers are a subgroup of [[Maximals]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Deployers''' were a group of ancient task drones found by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] in the depths of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They are presumed to have been reformatted by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]]. Though they lack sparks, they each seem to have their own personalities. The group consists of [[Dillo]], [[Mol]], and [[Rav]].

==Fiction==
===Universe: The Wreckers===
The Deployers were members of the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Apparently Nightscream dumped them off before he departed on his mission with [[Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}

They, along with [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] and [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] are aboard the second half of the ship when [[Packrat]] jettisons it before it detonates. They are assumed deceased. {{storylink|Betrayal|Betrayal}}

{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

==Trivia==
* The [[Soundwave]] reissue figure for the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con picks up the term "Deployer" to describe his cassette cohorts formerly known as [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]] or Cassettrons.

[[Category:Beast Machines characters]]
[[Category:Maximal subgroups]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]

Deployer (BM)

2009-07-22T12:44:23Z

74.77.108.146: /* Trivia */

{{Factions|maximalbm}}
{{stub|Toy section, pics}}
:''The Deployers are a subgroup of [[Maximals]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Deployers''' were a group of ancient task drones found by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] in the depths of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They are presumed to have been reformatted by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]]. Though they lack sparks, they each seem to have their own personalities. The group consists of [[Dillo]], [[Mol]], and [[Rav]].

==Fiction==
===Universe: The Wreckers===
The Deployers were members of the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Apparently Nightscream dumped them off before he departed on his mission with [[Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}

They, along with [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] and [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] are aboard the second half of the ship when [[Packrat]] jettisons it before it detonates. They are assumed deceased. {{storylink|Betrayal|Betrayal}}

{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

==Trivia==
* The [[Soundwave]] reissue figure for the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con picks up the term "Deployer" to describe his cassette cohorts formerly known as [[Decepticon Cassettes]] or Cassettrons.

[[Category:Beast Machines characters]]
[[Category:Maximal subgroups]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]

Decepticon Mini-Cassette

2009-07-16T16:07:04Z

74.77.108.146: /* Trivia */

{{stub|rest of the fiction, up-top links and maybe short descriptions, toy section needs fleshing out}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Decepticon Mini-Cassettes are a [[subgroup]] of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] (and in [[Ravage (G1)|a single case]], a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]) from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Madman comic Soundwave ejects tapes.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Eject! Operation: Illustration.]]
The '''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as '''Spy Cassettes''' and '''Recordicons''') are Decepticons (and in one case, a Predacon) who, on Earth, transform into analog [[Mini-Cassette|audio cassettes]]. They can fit into [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s chest compartment, though their apparent relationship to Soundwave varies depending on continuity.

Many of these troops have communication or espionage roles. Recycling of body designs is common among them as well.

{{bigquote|In the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage using cassette technology.|[[Teletraan II]]|[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Cassettron'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics===
For the most part, the Decepticon Mini-Cassettes did not appear to have a particularly special or unique relationship with Soundwave. Soundwave occasionally carried Laserbeak within his chest compartment, releasing him for surprise attacks {{storylink|Warrior School!|Warrior School!}}.

More often, the Mini-Cassette troops used their small alternate modes for stealth, disguise and transportation by other characters. Rumble and Frenzy frequently hitched rides in the cockpit of the Decepticon jets, for example. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} Ravage used his cassette form on several occasions to spy on humans. {{storylink|Power Play!|Power Play!}} Three of the cassette troops were taken out of play by Omega Supreme, {{storylink|Command Performances!|Command Performances!}} and remained inoperative for quite some time, while Ravage was dropped into a mine shaft by the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], {{storylink|Showdown!|Showdown!}} taking him out of play for even longer. Only Laserbeak remained operative, acting as a sort of totem of Decepticon leadership. {{storylink|Command Performances!|Command Performances!}}

Ratbat assumed a cassette form upon traveling to Earth, and used this disguise to monitor his human accomplices. {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
The Mini-Cassettes acted as a sort of special-missions force, under the command of their host Soundwave. Soundwave could store numerous cassettes within his chest, at times ejecting as many as four at once. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Laserbeak was frequently sent to spy on the Autobots at [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], once using his cassette form to sneak in. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} Ravage likewise used his cassette mode to infiltrate [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] and steal information about Earth's resources. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} Rumble was used more often to destroy stuff, though all three frequently engaged in battle.

The less-seen Buzzsaw and Frenzy also appeared on occasion, usually acting in conjunction with Laserbeak and Rumble, respectively. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}} {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}

Years later, Ratbat joined the cassette forces; like Laserbeak, he specialized in spy work and reconnaissance, particularly in tight quarters inaccessible to Laserbeak. {{storylink|Secret Files of Teletraan II}}

Some time after that, Overkill and Slugfest also joined Soundwave's troops. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
{{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}{{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}{{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}}{{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}} {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}{{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}{{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}}{{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}{{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}{{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, Soundwave unleashed his army of new Mini-Cassettes to steal the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership]] from a secure bunker at the construction site of [[Autobot City]] on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
The origin of the Mini-Cassettes as a whole is unknown. Warriors like Laserbeak and Ravage were seen working with Soundwave in their standard capacity since the beginning of the war. {{storylink|The War Within}} The sole exception is Ratbat, who was once a high-ranking Decepticon, and the leader of his own independent faction during the Dark Ages. {{storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}} At an unknown point in history, Ratbat was apparently converted into a Mini-Cassette as punishment for some unknown offense. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Besides Ratbat, the Mini-Cassettes were sent into stasis lock with Soundwave and the rest of the Nemesis' crew for four million years on the planet Earth. They reawakened in 1984 to battle Optimus Prime and the crew of the Ark. {{storylink|Prime Directive}} When the Transformers eventually returned to Cybertron, the Mini-Cassettes went with Soundwave under the new command of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] made a proposal to strike out on their own, however, they turned against Shockwave. Part of the deal was Starscream reuniting Soundwave with Ratbat, whom he had apparently already used as a Mini-Cassette in the past. The Mini-Cassettes returned to Earth with Soundwave and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|War and Peace}} Megatron eventually returned, reclaiming leadership from Starscream, with the help of Soundwave and the Mini-Cassettes. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|After returning to Earth, only Rumble and Frenzy made express appearances. Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ratbat were presumably present inside Soundwave.}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] worked with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] from the beginning as his minions.

[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] were originally energon miners like [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. They were the first pre-Decepticons to hitch their wagons to the rising star of Megatron. Megatron had them reformatted into the Cybertronian equivalent of mini-cassettes in order to participate in a surprise attack on the [[Senate]]. They weren't entirely happy about it, but agreed out of fear and loyalty to Megatron. [[Squawkbox]] also participated in that operation.

{{note|It is unclear if Squawkbox was already a minion of Soundwave or if he was also reformatted for that purpose.}}

[[Ratbat (G1)|Senator Ratbat]] was Soundwave's boss up until the Decepticon uprising, at which point, Soundwave slagged him but preserved his spark in a Cybertronian mini-cassette. {{storylink|Megatron Origin}}

Much later, Squawkbox served on the same space station as [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

Ravage and Laserbeak traveled with Soundwave to Earth while keeping an eye on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. Buzzsaw, Frenzy, and Rumble were not seen during this period, but the possibility that Soundwave was keeping one or more of them in reserve cannot be ruled out. (You never ''really'' know who he has hidden in there.) It was at this time that Soundwave and at least Ravage and Laserbeak picked up [[1984]]-era Earth [[alternate modes]]. {{storylink|spotlight: Soundwave}}

Ratbat spent some time as a regular member of Earth's [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration unit]] doing reconnaissance work. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} He had a non-mini-cassete alternate mode.

Laserbeak, Ravage, Frenzy, Rumble, and Ratbat all participated in Megatron's full-scale invasion of Earth as Soundwave's mini-cassette minions. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
Soundwave, Ravage, Squawkbox, and Rumble and/or Frenzy were among the Decepticons who were awakened in eighteenth century Earth and took on alternate modes from that era. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel}}

It was not revealed what those alternate modes were, but textual notes in Squawkbox's concept art included in the trade paperback indicate that his "upper body transforms into a mechanical gorilla" and his "lower part transforms into mechanical eagle."

==Toys==
'''Frenzy mold'''
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Enemy]], whose only transformable toy was permanently attached to a radio bigger than he was.

[[Image:LaserbeakG1toy.JPG|right|200px|thumb|1984 cassette Laserbeak]]
'''Laserbeak mold'''
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Garboil]]
*[[Sundor]]

'''Ravage mold'''
*[[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]]
*[[Howlback]]
*[[Glit]]

'''Other molds'''
* [[Beastbox]] and [[Squawktalk]], who can combine to form [[Squawkbox]].
* [[Flip Sides]], [[Redeco|redecoed]] from the [[Rewind]] mold.
* [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
* [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
* [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]]
* ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]]
: This is an entirely new-mold version of the character, still transforming from jaguar to a cassette compatible with G1 Soundwave / Blaster.

'''Fiction only'''
*[[:Image:Generic cassettes.jpg|Many]] [[Palette swap|other]] [[Generic|generics]].
*[[Autoscout]] {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}
*[[:Image:Ravage clones gi joe vol 2.jpg|Ravage clones]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3}}
*"[[Shattered Glass]]" [[Laserbeak (Shattered Glass)|Laserbeak]] {{storylink|Shattered Expectations}} {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Buzzsaw (Shattered Glass)|Buzzsaw]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Frenzy (Shattered Glass)|Frenzy]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Rumble (Shattered Glass)|Rumble]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Ravage (Shattered Glass)|Ravage]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:DiamondStickerbookRecordicons.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*This sub-group was called '''Decepticon Cassettes''' in the 1984 toy [[catalog]], but '''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes''' in all subsequent catalogs.

*The term "Spy Cassettes" was used in advertisements featured in the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)#Overview 2|Marvel UK comics]] and an organizational chart in the [[Transformers Annual 1987]], while "Recordicon" was used in a 1986 [[Diamond]] ''Transformers: The Movie'' stickerbook to describe Laserbeak.

*The term "Cassetticon" is an unofficial fan-term that crops up amongst the fanbase.

*The San Diego Comic-Con 2009 reissue of Soundwave refers to the cassettes as "Deployer" figures. The term [[Deployer]] had previously been used for the small animal-to-weapon figures from the Beast Machines toy line.

*In "[[The Agenda (Part 2)|The Agenda]]", Ravage still has his cassette alternate mode, despite undergoing a complete rebuilding. He fits into a compartment on his [[Transwarp cruiser|ship]].

[[Category:Mini-Cassettes| Decepticon]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]

Decepticon Mini-Cassette

2009-07-16T16:06:29Z

74.77.108.146: /* Trivia */

{{stub|rest of the fiction, up-top links and maybe short descriptions, toy section needs fleshing out}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Decepticon Mini-Cassettes are a [[subgroup]] of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] (and in [[Ravage (G1)|a single case]], a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]) from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Madman comic Soundwave ejects tapes.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Eject! Operation: Illustration.]]
The '''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as '''Spy Cassettes''' and '''Recordicons''') are Decepticons (and in one case, a Predacon) who, on Earth, transform into analog [[Mini-Cassette|audio cassettes]]. They can fit into [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s chest compartment, though their apparent relationship to Soundwave varies depending on continuity.

Many of these troops have communication or espionage roles. Recycling of body designs is common among them as well.

{{bigquote|In the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage using cassette technology.|[[Teletraan II]]|[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Cassettron'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics===
For the most part, the Decepticon Mini-Cassettes did not appear to have a particularly special or unique relationship with Soundwave. Soundwave occasionally carried Laserbeak within his chest compartment, releasing him for surprise attacks {{storylink|Warrior School!|Warrior School!}}.

More often, the Mini-Cassette troops used their small alternate modes for stealth, disguise and transportation by other characters. Rumble and Frenzy frequently hitched rides in the cockpit of the Decepticon jets, for example. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} Ravage used his cassette form on several occasions to spy on humans. {{storylink|Power Play!|Power Play!}} Three of the cassette troops were taken out of play by Omega Supreme, {{storylink|Command Performances!|Command Performances!}} and remained inoperative for quite some time, while Ravage was dropped into a mine shaft by the Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], {{storylink|Showdown!|Showdown!}} taking him out of play for even longer. Only Laserbeak remained operative, acting as a sort of totem of Decepticon leadership. {{storylink|Command Performances!|Command Performances!}}

Ratbat assumed a cassette form upon traveling to Earth, and used this disguise to monitor his human accomplices. {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
The Mini-Cassettes acted as a sort of special-missions force, under the command of their host Soundwave. Soundwave could store numerous cassettes within his chest, at times ejecting as many as four at once. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Laserbeak was frequently sent to spy on the Autobots at [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], once using his cassette form to sneak in. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} Ravage likewise used his cassette mode to infiltrate [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] and steal information about Earth's resources. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} Rumble was used more often to destroy stuff, though all three frequently engaged in battle.

The less-seen Buzzsaw and Frenzy also appeared on occasion, usually acting in conjunction with Laserbeak and Rumble, respectively. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}} {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}

Years later, Ratbat joined the cassette forces; like Laserbeak, he specialized in spy work and reconnaissance, particularly in tight quarters inaccessible to Laserbeak. {{storylink|Secret Files of Teletraan II}}

Some time after that, Overkill and Slugfest also joined Soundwave's troops. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
{{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}{{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}{{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}}{{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}} {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}{{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}{{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}}{{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}{{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}{{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, Soundwave unleashed his army of new Mini-Cassettes to steal the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership]] from a secure bunker at the construction site of [[Autobot City]] on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
The origin of the Mini-Cassettes as a whole is unknown. Warriors like Laserbeak and Ravage were seen working with Soundwave in their standard capacity since the beginning of the war. {{storylink|The War Within}} The sole exception is Ratbat, who was once a high-ranking Decepticon, and the leader of his own independent faction during the Dark Ages. {{storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}} At an unknown point in history, Ratbat was apparently converted into a Mini-Cassette as punishment for some unknown offense. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Besides Ratbat, the Mini-Cassettes were sent into stasis lock with Soundwave and the rest of the Nemesis' crew for four million years on the planet Earth. They reawakened in 1984 to battle Optimus Prime and the crew of the Ark. {{storylink|Prime Directive}} When the Transformers eventually returned to Cybertron, the Mini-Cassettes went with Soundwave under the new command of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] made a proposal to strike out on their own, however, they turned against Shockwave. Part of the deal was Starscream reuniting Soundwave with Ratbat, whom he had apparently already used as a Mini-Cassette in the past. The Mini-Cassettes returned to Earth with Soundwave and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|War and Peace}} Megatron eventually returned, reclaiming leadership from Starscream, with the help of Soundwave and the Mini-Cassettes. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|After returning to Earth, only Rumble and Frenzy made express appearances. Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ratbat were presumably present inside Soundwave.}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] worked with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] from the beginning as his minions.

[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] were originally energon miners like [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. They were the first pre-Decepticons to hitch their wagons to the rising star of Megatron. Megatron had them reformatted into the Cybertronian equivalent of mini-cassettes in order to participate in a surprise attack on the [[Senate]]. They weren't entirely happy about it, but agreed out of fear and loyalty to Megatron. [[Squawkbox]] also participated in that operation.

{{note|It is unclear if Squawkbox was already a minion of Soundwave or if he was also reformatted for that purpose.}}

[[Ratbat (G1)|Senator Ratbat]] was Soundwave's boss up until the Decepticon uprising, at which point, Soundwave slagged him but preserved his spark in a Cybertronian mini-cassette. {{storylink|Megatron Origin}}

Much later, Squawkbox served on the same space station as [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

Ravage and Laserbeak traveled with Soundwave to Earth while keeping an eye on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. Buzzsaw, Frenzy, and Rumble were not seen during this period, but the possibility that Soundwave was keeping one or more of them in reserve cannot be ruled out. (You never ''really'' know who he has hidden in there.) It was at this time that Soundwave and at least Ravage and Laserbeak picked up [[1984]]-era Earth [[alternate modes]]. {{storylink|spotlight: Soundwave}}

Ratbat spent some time as a regular member of Earth's [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration unit]] doing reconnaissance work. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} He had a non-mini-cassete alternate mode.

Laserbeak, Ravage, Frenzy, Rumble, and Ratbat all participated in Megatron's full-scale invasion of Earth as Soundwave's mini-cassette minions. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
Soundwave, Ravage, Squawkbox, and Rumble and/or Frenzy were among the Decepticons who were awakened in eighteenth century Earth and took on alternate modes from that era. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel}}

It was not revealed what those alternate modes were, but textual notes in Squawkbox's concept art included in the trade paperback indicate that his "upper body transforms into a mechanical gorilla" and his "lower part transforms into mechanical eagle."

==Toys==
'''Frenzy mold'''
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Enemy]], whose only transformable toy was permanently attached to a radio bigger than he was.

[[Image:LaserbeakG1toy.JPG|right|200px|thumb|1984 cassette Laserbeak]]
'''Laserbeak mold'''
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Garboil]]
*[[Sundor]]

'''Ravage mold'''
*[[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]]
*[[Howlback]]
*[[Glit]]

'''Other molds'''
* [[Beastbox]] and [[Squawktalk]], who can combine to form [[Squawkbox]].
* [[Flip Sides]], [[Redeco|redecoed]] from the [[Rewind]] mold.
* [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]
* [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
* [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]]
* ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Ravage (G1) toys|Ravage]]
: This is an entirely new-mold version of the character, still transforming from jaguar to a cassette compatible with G1 Soundwave / Blaster.

'''Fiction only'''
*[[:Image:Generic cassettes.jpg|Many]] [[Palette swap|other]] [[Generic|generics]].
*[[Autoscout]] {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}
*[[:Image:Ravage clones gi joe vol 2.jpg|Ravage clones]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3}}
*"[[Shattered Glass]]" [[Laserbeak (Shattered Glass)|Laserbeak]] {{storylink|Shattered Expectations}} {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Buzzsaw (Shattered Glass)|Buzzsaw]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Frenzy (Shattered Glass)|Frenzy]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Rumble (Shattered Glass)|Rumble]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}
*"Shattered Glass" [[Ravage (Shattered Glass)|Ravage]] {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:DiamondStickerbookRecordicons.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*This sub-group was called '''Decepticon Cassettes''' in the 1984 toy [[catalog]], but '''Decepticon Mini-Cassettes''' in all subsequent catalogs.

*The San Diego Comic-Con 2009 reissue of Soundwave refers to the cassettes as "Deployer" figures. The term [[Deployer]] had previously been used for the small animal-to-weapon figures from the Beast Machines toy line.

*The term "Spy Cassettes" was used in advertisements featured in the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)#Overview 2|Marvel UK comics]] and an organizational chart in the [[Transformers Annual 1987]], while "Recordicon" was used in a 1986 [[Diamond]] ''Transformers: The Movie'' stickerbook to describe Laserbeak.

*The term "Cassetticon" is an unofficial fan-term that crops up amongst the fanbase.

*In "[[The Agenda (Part 2)|The Agenda]]", Ravage still has his cassette alternate mode, despite undergoing a complete rebuilding. He fits into a compartment on his [[Transwarp cruiser|ship]].

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Deployer (BM)

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:''The Deployers are a subgroup of [[Maximals]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Deployers''' were a group of ancient task drones found by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] in the depths of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They are presumed to have been reformatted by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]]. Though they lack sparks, they each seem to have their own personalities. The group consists of [[Dillo]], [[Mol]], and [[Rav]].

==Fiction==
===Universe: The Wreckers===
The Deployers were members of the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Apparently Nightscream dumped them off before he departed on his mission with [[Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}

They, along with [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] and [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]] are aboard the second half of the ship when [[Packrat]] jettisons it before it detonates. They are assumed deceased. {{storylink|Betrayal|Betrayal}}

{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

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==Interesting Trivia==
===SDCC Soundwave===
The [[Soundwave]] reissue figure for the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con picks up the term "Deployer" to describe his cassette cohorts formerly known as [[Decepticon Mini-Cassettes]] or Cassettrons.

Repurposing

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[[Image:Packratwreckers.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Pay no attention to the "Rattrap" tattoo on his ass!]]'''Repurposing''' is the practice of using an existing toy to represent a different character than originally intended. A very early example is Wal-mart exclusive "blue" [[Rattrap|Transmetals Rattrap]], which represented a [[Transmetal]] form for [[Packrat]] in the ''[[Universe (2003 comic)|Wreckers]]'' comic book series. In many cases, this means a single toy can represent more than one distinct character.
Individual fans may do this on an unofficial level within their [[personal canon]], especially with toys that [[homage]] earlier toys without being the same character. Popular examples include using ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] as [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Movie (toyline)|Movie]] [[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] as Generation 1 [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]].

Official repurposing happens when a character in a fiction uses the character model and color scheme of someone else's toy. The repurposed character has no official toy release of his own, but the toy can take on double-duty representing both the character he was originally released as (the character on the box) and the repurposed character established later on in fiction.

==Examples of official repurposing==
*''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] as [[Darkwing]].

*McDonald's [[Panther]] as [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]; also as General Jaguar, father of [[Ravage (G1) toys|Metals Jaguar]] (in the Comics Bon Bon Manga). Yes, this means he's both Ravage and Ravage's father. Don't ask.

*Wal-mart exclusive Transmetal Rattrap as [[Packrat]].

*''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Shadow Panther]] as a pre-[[Transmetal]] [[Ravage (G1)|Tripredacus Agent]].

*''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Mega class [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] as [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon drones]] for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]].

*''Beast Machines'' Deployer [[Rav]] (blue redeco) as [[Chro]].

*[[Takara]]'s original blue-trimmed Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1) toys|Megatron]] toy was reissued by [[e-Hobby]] as [[Megaplex]].

*''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Spy Changer]] yellow [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] as [[Optimus Prime (Universe Spychanger)|tiny universe Optimus Prime]].

*''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada) toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Redeco|redecos]] of ''Robots in Disguise'' toys, as ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]].

*[[Music Label]] [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]]<ref>[[BotCon 2008]]</ref> as the leftover bit of an otherwise scrapped [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Sound and Fury|Sound and Fury}}

===e-Hobby===
Similar to Megaplex's situation detailed above, [[e-Hobby]] has released several ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]''-only color variants never before used in the ''Transformers'' line as new Transformers characters.

{{collist|4|
*[[Clamp Down]]
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]
*[[Deep Cover]]
*[[Garboil]]
*[[Howlback]]
*[[Magnificus]]
*[[Overcharge]]
*[[Road Rage]]
*[[Salvo]]
*[[Shothole]]
*[[Zaptrap]]
}}

===Shattered Glass===
The ''[[Shattered Glass]]'' timeline of events has allowed for Autobots and Decepticons with typically uncharacteristic color-schemes and questionable places in their canon of origin to be placed as various background characters in ''this'' one. Such notable examples include:

*The white version of Music Label [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Soundwave (Shattered Glass)|Soundwave]].

*Movie [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Huffer (Shattered Glass)|Huffer]].

*[[Magnificus]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Perceptor (Shattered Glass)|Perceptor]].

*Movie [[Elita-One]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Arcee (Shattered Glass)|Arcee]].

*Movie [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Gutcruncher (Shattered Glass)|Gutcruncher]].

*''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Bludgeon (RID)|Bludgeon]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Bludgeon (Shattered Glass)|Bludgeon]].

*Club-exclusive [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Astrotrain]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Astrotrain (Shattered Glass)|Astrotrain]].
:*[[Starcatcher]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Fasttrack (Shattered Glass)|Fasttrack]]
:*[[Astro-Hook]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Stonecruncher (Shattered Glass)|Stonecruncher]]
:*[[Astro-Line]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Tailwind (Shattered Glass)|Tailwind]]
:*[[Astro-Sinker]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Submarauder (Shattered Glass)|Submarauder]]

*E-Hobby [[Glit]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ravage (Shattered Glass)|Ravage]].

*Powerlinx [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Demolishor (Shattered Glass)|Demolishor]].

*Movie [[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Scoop (Shattered Glass)|Scoop]]
:* [[X-Dimension]] [[Makeshift (Armada)|Makeshift]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Holepunch (Shattered Glass)|Holepunch]]

*Movie [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Crosshairs (Shattered Glass)|Crosshairs]]
:* X-Dimension [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Pinpointer (Shattered Glass)|Pinpointer]]

* X-Dimension [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Nightstick (Shattered Glass)|Nightstick]]

* E-Hobby [[Shothole]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Kickback (Shattered Glass)|Kickback]]

* Robot Masters [[Gigant Bomb]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Darkwind (Shattered Glass)|Darkwind]]

* Robot Masters [[Smokesniper]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Dreadwind (Shattered Glass)|Dreadwind]]

==See also==
* [[Retcon]]

==References==
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Chocl-o-bot

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The Chocl-o-bots believe that snack time is the right of all sentient beings! They have come to Earth to defend its inhabitants from hunger and the sinister [[Delect-o-cons]]. Deep within their candy-coated shells, the Delect-o-cons have been corrupted by a cold, hard peanut. They will stop at nothing to take this world for themselves. Can the Chocl-o-bots and [[Nougabots]] team-up to put a halt to the Delect-o-cons for good?

Chocl-o-bots are plain M&Ms in packaging advertising the [[Revenge of the Fallen]] movie. They feature either Red as Optimus Prime or Yellow as Bumblebee.

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
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[[Category:Factions]]

Delect-o-con

2009-05-12T20:03:54Z

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The Delect-o-cons have invaded the snack aisle, ready to take this world for their own whims. To appease Earth's inhabitants, the Delect-o-cons have taken candy form, but beware! These candy-coated chocolate treats have been corrupted by a peanut-y inside! Will the [[Nougabots]] and [[Chocl-o-bots]] defeat the Delect-o-cons' plan in time?

Delect-o-cons are Peanut M&Ms with packaging advertising the [[Revenge of the Fallen]] movie. They feature either Yellow with Starscream or Blue with Megatron.

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Licensed food]]
[[Category:Factions]]

Nougabot

2009-05-12T20:00:33Z

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Snickers Nougabots race to the rescue, protecting the Humans during snack time! Peanuts, caramel and yellow nougat combine with a chocolately covering to wipe out hunger forever! They must be cautious, though, as the fiendish [[Delect-o-cons]] have also arrived on Earth, satisfying human appetite for their own means...

Nougabots is a variation on the classics Snickers candy bar to coincide with the Revenge of the Fallen movie. The nougat filling has been colored yellow, and the wrappers feature Bumblebee-inspired yellow backgrounds with black racing stripes and black Autobot symbols.

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Licensed food]]
[[Category:Factions]]

Delect-o-con

2009-05-12T20:00:09Z

74.77.108.146:

The Delect-o-cons have invaded the snack aisle, ready to take this world for their own whims. To appease Earth's inhabitants, the Delect-o-cons have taken candy form, but beware! These candy-coated chocolate treats have been corrupted by a peanut-y inside! Will the [[Nougabots]] and [[Chocl-o-bots]] defeat the Delect-o-cons' plan in time?

Delect-o-cons are Peanut M&Ms with packaging advertising the Revenge of the Fallen movie. They feature either Yellow with Starscream or Blue with Megatron.

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Licensed food]]
[[Category:Factions]]

Chocl-o-bot

2009-05-12T19:59:44Z

74.77.108.146:

The Chocl-o-bots believe that snack time is the right of all sentient beings! They have come to Earth to defend its inhabitants from hunger and the sinister [[Delect-o-cons]]. Deep within their candy-coated shells, the Delect-o-cons have been corrupted by a cold, hard peanut. They will stop at nothing to take this world for themselves. Can the Chocl-o-bots and [[Nougabots]] team-up to put a halt to the Delect-o-cons for good?

Chocl-o-bots are plain M&Ms in packaging advertising the Revenge of the Fallen movie. They feature either Red as Optimus Prime or Yellow as Bumblebee.

Chocl-o-bot

2009-05-12T19:58:34Z

74.77.108.146: Revenge of the Fallen M&Ms Chocl-o-bots

The Chocl-o-bots believe that snack time is the right of all sentient beings! They have come to Earth to defend its inhabitants from hunger and the sinister Delect-o-cons. Deep within their candy-coated shells, the Delect-o-cons have been corrupted by a cold, hard peanut. They will stop at nothing to take this world for themselves. Can the Chocl-o-bots and Nougabots team-up to put a halt to the Delect-o-cons for good?

Chocl-o-bots are plain M&Ms in packaging advertising the Revenge of the Fallen movie. They feature either Red as Optimus Prime or Yellow as Bumblebee.

Delect-o-con

2009-05-12T19:52:32Z

74.77.108.146: Peanut M&Ms Delect-o-cons

The Delect-o-cons have invaded the snack aisle, ready to take this world for their own whims. To appease Earth's inhabitants, the Delect-o-cons have taken candy form, but beware! These candy-coated chocolate treats have been corrupted by a peanut-y inside! Will the Nougabots and Chocl-o-bots defeat the Delect-o-cons' plan in time?

Delect-o-cons are Peanut M&Ms with packaging advertising the Revenge of the Fallen movie. They feature either Yellow with Starscream or Blue with Megatron.

Nougabot

2009-05-12T19:46:45Z

74.77.108.146: Snickers Nougabots celebrate Bumblebee from Revenge of the Fallen

Snickers Nougabots race to the rescue, protecting the Humans during snack time! Peanuts, caramel and yellow nougat combine with a chocolately covering to wipe out hunger forever! They must be cautious, though, as the fiendish Delect-o-cons have also arrived on Earth, satisfying human appetite for their own means...

Nougabots is a variation on the classics Snickers candy bar to coincide with the Revenge of the Fallen movie. The nougat filling has been colored yellow, and the wrappers feature Bumblebee-inspired yellow backgrounds with black racing stripes and black Autobot symbols.

Transformers Battle Universe

2007-11-23T18:55:18Z

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'''''Transformers Battle Universe''''' is a fighting game for [[Hasbro]]'s proprietary [[Net Jet]] "instant online game system." Its roster includes ten characters and various locations from Transformers brand franchises such as [[Generation 1]], ''[[Beast Wars]]'', and the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]].

==Playable characters==
* [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 Starscream]]
[[Image:Netjetstarscreamg1.jpg|right|thumb|100px|My arms attach at the bottom of my ribcage!]]
: ''Generation 1'' Starscream is based on Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream toy.
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Movie Bumblebee]]
[[Image:Netjetbumblebeemovie.jpg|right|thumb|100px|My arms attach at a normal place!]]
* [[Megatron (G1)|''Generation 1'' Megatron]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)|Movie Megatron]]
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Movie Optimus Prime]]
[[Image:Netjetoptimusmovie.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Yeeeah boyyyeeee!]]
* [[Optimus Primal|''Beast Wars'' Optimus Primal]]
* [[Megatron (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Megatron]]
* Transformers Animated Optimus Prime
* Transformers Animated Megatron

==Items==
* [[Matrix of Leadership]]
[[Image:Netjetmatrix.jpg|right|thumb|150px|I sound like ''Beast Wars''!]]
:The Matrix appears when an opponent has been defeated in Adventure Mode. Picking it up summons the next opponent. When it appears, a short clip of choral music from [[Beast Wars (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']]'s score plays.
* Green faction symbol
: Restores player's health
* Purple faction symbol
: Restores player's special attack meter
* Yellow faction symbol
: adds 500 points to your score

==Backgrounds==
There are five Environments that you can play in, the last three need to be unlocked:
* Ark Crash Landing
* Metro City
* Cybertron
* Space Bridge
: An orange spire on an asteroid orbiting Cybertron. You may even get a glimpse of a severed Unicron head floating by!
* Future Detroit
: From Transformers Animated

==Alt modes==
During most of the modes of play, the only alternate mode that you get is a brief one or two second change before transforming back to robot mode--just enough to get off an attack. It's an effective way to get your opponent to back off and gets you more points than a punch or a kick.
However, during the Adventure mode, which pits you against five opponents one-at-a-time, you can use the transformation button between opponents to get extended use of the alternate mode. You won't change back until you hit the button again. If you get the Matrix before transforming back, then the battle will start with both of you in alternate mode. This can actually be disadvantageous though, especially if you choose the beasts or G1 Megatron. Primal and Dino Megatron have no attacks when in beast mode; the only damage they can do is by running into their opponent. G1 Megatron is on a fixed pedestal, which means the opponent can strike from any angle, but Megatron can't move to get out of the way. Still, it is fun, even if it's not an effective way to fight!
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Transformers Battle Universe

2007-11-23T18:42:24Z

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Transformers Battle Universe

2007-11-23T16:55:49Z

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Transformers Battle Universe

2007-11-23T16:51:32Z

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