Energon-axe

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{{disambig2|Optimus Prime's melee weapon|the Andalite Animorph|Ax}}

[[Image:G1 Prime energon-axe.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Prime's got an axe to grind...right into Megatron.]]
The '''energon-axe''' is an iconic weapon used by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] whenever he needs a melee weapon. He retracts his hand, and an emitter for the energy axe projects the blade. Despite only using it when he and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] are fighting on [[Sherman Dam|a particular dam]], it was a very memorable ability, so much so that recent rereleases and redesigns of Prime's toy have actually included the axe as an accessory, either replacing or covering a hand.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
When duelling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] on top of [[Sherman Dam]], Optimus Prime used his energon-axe against the [[Decepticon]]'s [[energon mace]]. Prime lost the fight when he was distracted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] calling for help. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

====The Stargate Battles====
{{storylink|Divided Views|Divided Views}}

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===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Boulderdamfight.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
{{Noteukonly}}
''As they made their way to the ''Ark'', Ratchet described the energon-weapon battle at "Boulder Dam" to the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] as a way to illustrate the difficulties the Autobots had in relaying their peaceful intentions to the humans.'' {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}}

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==="Universe" cartoon===
[[Image:FfE Optimus Prime Cyclonus.JPG|left|thumb|150px]]
In a skirmish with [[Decepticon]]s, Optimus Prime used his energon-axe to knock out [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Fight for Energon}}

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===''Prime'' continuity===
[[Image:WarforCybertron-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|]]
[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] used a double-headed axe since his days at the [[Hall of Records]], learning to transform it from his body while learning to fight. {{storylink|Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron}} He could charge it to blow open walls, and would leap into the air with it for finishing moves against [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] and [[Trypticon (Prime)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)}}

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==Toys==
===Transformers Collection===
* '''Convoy''' (2003)

:This re-release of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toy]] had a new energon-axe accessory that plugs into Prime's wrist holes after you remove his hands.

===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)

:The energon-axe is again a hand-replacing accessory for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, cast in transparent orange plastic.

* '''Convoy Complete Edition''' (2006)

:Same as above.

===Robot Masters===
* '''G1 Convoy''' (2004)

:Another clear orange axe that replaces Prime's hand.

* '''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)

:For this [[black repaint]], the energon-axe was decoed in silver.

===Classics===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)

:In this redeco of ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, the energon-axe remains the same.

===Hybrid Style===
* '''Convoy''' (2006)

:An energon-axe that plugs into the ball-joint socket intended for Convoys many hands.

==Merchandise==
[[Image:HOCPrime axe.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
===Heroes of Cybertron===
* '''Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon''' (2002)

: A modification of the first ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime, with the energon-axe replacing his right hand.

* '''Convoy Vs Megatron''' (2002)

: A Tokyo Toy Show exclusive that includes both energon weapons and normal hands for Optimus Prime and Megatron.

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Blades]]

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