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Leo Spitz

2009-09-13T05:10:59Z

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:''Leo Spitz is a [[human]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[Movie continuity|live-action movie continuity]].''
[[Image:RotF Leo Spitz Mugshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|You can't say no to this face.]]

'''Leonardo Ponce de Léon "Leo" Spitz''' is a little nutty. From the relative safety of his dorm room in [[Hamilton Hall]], he runs a website, ''[[The Real Effing Deal]]'', from which he tells the world about the [[Transformer|giant robots that the government doesn't want you to know about]]. He may be oblivious to a lot of things, including pretty girls in his room, but he's got to be ever vigilant if he wants to get the jump on his competition over at ''[[GiantEffingRobots.com]]'' and his eternal nemesis [[Robo-Warrior]].

{{bigquote|I think I had a mild panic attack earlier.}}
{{bigquote|Well that's cuz you're a pussy.|Leo and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]|[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]}}

==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
Leo posted three video blogs on his site:<br>
*The first of these was a video for all the "newbies", explaining that he was tired of lies and cover-ups and was out to expose the truth. It was also a personal shout-out to new users, thanking them for their contributions and saying there will be new "merch" coming soon.<br>
*The second was an angry shout-out to [[Robo-Warrior]], telling him to back-off of his site and stories and that being from New York and not living in Kansas anymore, Leo would "cut him" if he had to or get something else to cut him, which Leo apparently didn't want to do. On the positive side, the site was doing well and they had plenty of new "merch" to "represent".<br>
*The last was a video saying that "Project: Invade the Campus" was in effect and that despite relocating, they would continue to operate the site.

Leo's last tweet on his [http://twitter.com/RealEffingDeal twitter page] was on [[June 24]], 2009 at 9:02AM and consisted of the cryptic message, "DUDE! WTF IS THAT!!!"{{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}

The world may never learn what that message was referring to.

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
:''Actor:'' [[Ramon Rodriguez]] (English), [[Shūhei Sakaguchi]] (Japanese-language dub voice)
Sam met Leo when moving into his dorm room, and was quickly introduced to his roommate's... eccentricities. Leo hastily escorted Sam into a makeshift situation room, where his buddies [[Fassbinder]] and [[Sharsky]] were hard at work chronicling the breaking story in Shanghai. Leo was crestfallen when he failed to impress his new roomie with his media empire, nor even the kitten calendars, but he ultimately shrugged it off and showed Sam the woman he intended to one day marry, [[Alice]]. Later that night he dragged Sam to the first fraternity party of the year, where he believed he was certain to get his "Spitzy Spitz" on.

Days later he had concocted a subtle and nuanced plan to woo Alice by presenting her with a meat-laden pizza. Unfortunately she brushed him off, and was ultimately more interested in Leo's roommate's scribbles. She didn't even grant Leo's humble request to watch! ''Women''. Of course, shortly afterwards he discovered it was all an alien plot to silence his website's truth-finding mission. Realizing he had led his newfound friends into danger, he fled only to be captured by [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] and taken to [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]].

Curiously, the [[Decepticon]] leader seemed uninterested in Leo, apparently playing coy with the intrepid web journalist while he waxed loquacious about dissecting Sam. Thankfully the [[Autobot]]s arrived, and understanding the crucial asset Leo represented assigned [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] to safely evacuate him.

Now a fugitive alongside his friends, Leo began to waver at the weight of what was going on, leading the Autobots [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] to consider killing him to not having to worry about him. Once he realized the magnitude of the threat facing Earth, Leo's savvy again proved the key to unraveling the mystery as he used his inside contacts to lead Sam to former government agent [[Seymour Simmons]]. Though he and Simmons had crossed swords more than once on the internet, Leo was magnanimous, extending the olive branch to his rival. Thus, Simmons allowed Leo to play a central role in their crafty plan to infiltrate the [[wikipedia:Smithsonian Institute|Smithsonian Institute]] [[wikipedia:National Air and Space Museum|National Air and Space Museum]]. Successfully beguiling the guards, Leo took out several of them before his ninja-like moves proved a little ''too'' smooth, and he applied his taser to himself... in the gonads.

Leo recovered quickly, and was whisked away with the others to [[Egypt]] when the ancient Decepticon turncoat [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] opened a space bridge. Though he employed the catlike grace he was known for, his pride and joy was ultimately dealt another blow when Sam's girlfriend unceremoniously landed on it. When Sam thought that the long lost [[Matrix of Leadership]] might be able to restore the slain [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to life, Leo accompanied his new friends on their quest. Leo showed his uncanny powers of reasoning and skepticism as the group approached the [[Tomb of the Primes]], and openly questioned if "Grandpa Blackbird" might be ill-informed, but his insightful observations lead Sam to discover the wonders hiding under his very nose.

As they returned to Egypt, the monstrous Decepticon [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] began dropping missiles on their position. At this point, Leo's steely resolve began to waver, only reinforced with a slight tasering by Simmons. His steely resolve was likewise proven as he showed himself an able ally to Simmons in the decisive final battle, saving the latter's life when he was nearly sucked into the maw of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Resting only when the job was done, Leo stood as a true hero for our times. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Trivia===

* Judging by most of the articles on his site, he seems to think Olivia Munn is the hottest woman on the planet. In fact, it seems as if the site is just as much about her as it is about finding the truth about [[Transformers|alien robots]]. Boys will be boys....

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Divebomb (Movie)

2009-09-13T05:05:40Z

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:''Divebomb is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[Continuity family]].''

[[Image:DivebombMovie-Card.jpg|right|225px|thumb|Banana Nut Muffin.]]
'''Divebomb''' has a problem.

''(Cue high-hat riff)''

Despite being an intelligent tactician, an excellent aerial combatant, and an otherwise model [[Decepticon]], his reactor containment module is defective, so wherever he goes, toxic fumes go with him, and circuit-scrambling radiation waves constantly leak out.

In short, he is a smelly loser whom no one likes.

Originally an unhappy aerial surveyor before the war broke out, Divebomb joined the Decepticons with much gusto. When he’s not stinking up the place, he prefers to perch high up in the sky and [[Razorclaw (G1)|wait as long as it takes]] for just the right moment to strike unsuspecting Autobots. However, considering how long it takes for him to spring into action, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] doesn’t hold him in high regard. However, he’s quite pleased at how quickly he can [[The Reign of Starscream issue 5|blast open a fleeing spaceship]].

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
In the distant past, Divebomb was a member of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s defense forces, under the command of [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]]. When a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]] was discovered and aliens from the [[Eshems Nebula]] invaded, Megatron declared a military dictatorship. Divebomb followed Megatron in his vengeful counterattack upon the invaders. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}} After science sector leader [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] was discovered to have broken into Megatron's quarters, the Lord Protector ordered the scientist's arrest and the assassination of his followers. However, the wily Optimus managed to escape and punish Megatron's troops for their treachery. The scientist and his followers were soon branded traitors, and Divebomb joined with Megatron's Decepticon faction. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 3}}

During the bloody civil war that followed, Optimus '''Prime''' launched the [[All Spark (Movie)|All Spark]] into deep space, forcing both his [[Autobot]]s and Megatron's Decepticons to go after it. Divebomb was among those Decepticons who stayed behind to hunt down Autobot stragglers. {{Storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One}}

[[Image:ReignofStarscream5 Divebomb traitors.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Cybertron mold toy = death.]]

Many years later, after the death of Megatron on [[Earth]] and the destruction of the All Spark, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] returned with knowledge of how to create a new All Spark. Unfortunately, it didn't work. While Starscream was trying to figure out what was going on, Divebomb sided with [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] in the his coup against Starscream's "reign". To add to the confusion, Autobots led by [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] attacked, and Divebomb was forced to square off against [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]]. Distracted, he was grabbed by the cheesed-off Starscream, thrown into the bridge canopy of [[Nemesis (Movie)|Dreadwing's ship]], and then used as a living (and unwilling) incendiary device.

Obviously, he did not survive the experience. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
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[[Image:Titan19 NewCons.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Divebomb doesn't like the way ''this'' conversation's going...]]
Divebomb is one of [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade's]] "new Decepticons": a group of Decepticons who remained on the dying Cybertron out of patriotism, and survived by feeding on [[Nucleon]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}} He helped Stockade summon a relation of the [[All Spark]] to Cybertron, and when [[Unicron|the entity]] arrived he lowered the planet's core containment field so the being could enter.

As a distraction, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] ran him over. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 18|Return to Cybertron: Part 2}} He recovered and, in the face of Unicron, heroically ran away. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} He more heroically went in, on Stockade's orders, to shoot at Unicron. Obviously, he did not survive ''that'' experience ''either''. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron: Part 4}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie Divebomb toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, banana peels YOU!]]
*'''Divebomb''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Missile, Planet X-type Cyber Planet Key

: A [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Divebomb transforms into a [[wikipedia:Su-35|Sukhoi Su-35]] fighter jet. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall.

: Divebomb is also slightly [[Retool|retooled]] from the previous releases of the mold, adding a small catch to his left shoulder assembly so the damn thing stays upright in robot mode. This clip is easily broken if you're careless.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Cybertron'' version of [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Divebomb/divebomb.htm More information on Divebomb at TFU.info]''
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==Trivia==
* According to Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], Divebomb's camo-paint is actually based on that of a real Russian Air Force [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/su37/ SU-37 Terminator prototype].

* His circuit-scrambling radioactivity and toxic fumes could be interpreted as a reference to [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

* While Divebomb's toy features a movie-styled Decepticon insignia on one tailfin, his Cyber Key has a conventional one.

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Desire

2009-09-13T04:58:41Z

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:''Desire is a [[Micromaster]] from the [[Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Desire-2002packageart.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I'm your Venus, I'm your fire, your Desire.]]

'''Desire''' (ディザイアー ''Dizaiā'') is the leader of the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]], even though he has no memories of his life before he evolved into a Micromaster. Carrying a fragment of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] within him, the key to Sixtrain's "Red Mode" ultimate attack, Desire burns with an urge to eradicate evil in all forms. This drive has made him very popular among the Autobots, and a charismatic leader.

==Fiction==
===Micromaster Collection===
Desire and the other Train Team members used their combined "Red Mode" to drive the [[Decepticon]] [[Sixwing]] from an excavation site at the base of a [[Mount St. Hilary|dormant volcano]]. When two pieces of Cybertronian metal were unearthed, Desire noted that the fragments had to have been there for at least three million years, judging from the depth where they were found. The team had to re-combine to drive off yet another attack by Sixwing. {{storylink|Micromaster Collection#Part 5: Sixtrain! Activate Red Mode!!|Sixtrain! Activate Red Mode!!}} After the construction of [[Metrobase]], he helped the newly-arrived [[Multiforce]] fight back Sixwing, though Desire was wary of the newcomers at first. {{storylink|Micromaster Collection#Part 6: The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!|The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!}}

===Operation Combination===
Years later, Desire and the rest of the Six-team Micromasters joined [[Guard City]] and the [[Road Corps]] in defending Earth from the forces of the Decepticon Führer [[Scrash]]. {{storylink|Operation Combination (story page)|Operation Combination}}

{{note|None of the combiner team individuals ever actually show up as individuals, only as components of the combined robot modes.}}

==Toys==
===Operation Combination===
*'''SixTrain''' (Micromaster Sixteam, 1992)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TF-05'''

: An extensive [[retool]]ing of the [[Sixliner]] component [[Spark (ROC)|Spark]], Desire transforms into a Hokkaido Bullet Train engine. He has a "socket" connector tab in the back of his train mode allows him to connect to any fellow Micromaster train or footplate-weapon with a "peg" connector. He also forms the chest of Sixtrain, and can be used in the place of Spark as well. This version of Desire was available only as part of a SixTrain gift set in Japan. The original Six-Teams are considered among the more difficult Japanese Generation 1 pieces to find.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Cybertron/Desire/desire.htm More information on Desire at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/805/Generation+1/Desire.html Desire toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]''

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===Micromaster Collection===
[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Desire.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Desire''' (Micromaster, 2003)
**''Sixtrain ID number'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Sixtrain right foot

: In 2003, the entire Sixtrain team was re-released as the fifth ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' assortment, in individual boxes with a number visible to show which mold was inside each box. For this release, each character was extensively [[redeco]]ed, plus the decals from the original version were replaced with [[Paint operation|paint applications]].

: This toy was sold without changes in the [[Hasbro]] 2003 ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line as [[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/Desire/desire.htm More information on Micromaster Collection Desire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Desire Red Mode''' (Micromaster, 2003)
**''Sixtrain ID number'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Sixtrain right foot

: In every case of twelve Train Team Micromasters, two of them were solid-red-plastic "Red Mode" variations. All six Micromasters (and their combiner [[kibble]]) were available in this manner.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/HDesire/desire.htm More information on Desire Red Mode at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1208/Collectors+Edition+Japanese/Rage+Desire.html Desire Red Mode toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]''

==Notes==
* Desire, like all of the six-team Micromasters, had no individual [[bio]] information whatsoever until his ''Micromaster Collection'' release a decade after his original ''Operation Combination'' release.

==External links==
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/4548343d1af197f5?dmode=source&output=gplain Translation of Desire's bio by Doug Dlin]

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